Hello Rotarians: 
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 11/19. Lunch is at 11:30AM for $12.
Chris
Chris Culbertson, President
(cell) 785-410-7701
culbert@ksu.edu 
KSU Rotaract & MHS Interact
After starting the meeting singing 'My Country 'Tis of Thee' with Dr. Roger Reitz on piano, and the 4-Way Test, we had a moment of silence to honor the passing of Ron Janasek who passed away Tuesday. 
Services are 11/21-22 with visitation in Manhattan and graveside in Belleville. Ron was a member of MRC for 36 years. His obituary may be viewed at: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ron-janasek-obituary?id=60036283
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Our greeters last week were Karen McCulloh and Bill Richter, with Bill Muir online.
November's theme is Rotary Foundation. CUP Money goes to Flint Hills Breadbasket.
Our guests were Operation Santa Claus Elves: Kate Busk, Caroline & Jeff Ingram, Caroline Shafer and Kelly Sieker.
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Community CARES Chest
Community Cares Chest, our Signature Project, is open for pickups by contacting Felix Jimenez.
Community Cares Chest, our Signature Project, is open for pickups by contacting Felix Jimenez.
You can register at Konza United Way to volunteer and get notices: https://unitedwayrc.galaxydigital.com/user/login/?return=activation
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We had 12 volunteers at last week's Veterans' Day Parade on Poyntz. A Marlatt Elementary student Liam, gave a hand-drawn Thank You card he made, and former District 5710 Deb Rodenbaugh-Schwab as spotted in a Rotary-labeled car.
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Greeter Karen joined MRC in 2012 and told us about herself. She and her husband John have 6 grandsons and 2 children. They came to KSU in 1973. She has been a Riley County Commissioner twice and is currently serving as Mayor of Manhattan in her final term as City Commissioner until January.
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Liz Nelson presented a Paul Harris +3 Pin to Phil Mattox honoring his donations to the Rotary Foundation. I also announced that Bill Richter joined the Foundation's Polio Society and earned a pair of red Rotary socks!
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Phil Mattox next introduced the Operation Santa Claus' Carolines (Ingram and Shafer) to tell us more about this year's efforts to bring Christmas to Ft. Riley enlisted persons' families. He also acknowledged Kate & Kelly at the donations table.
Caroline Ingram, described as the Big Red Elf talked about the program and its
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On behalf of Operation Santa Claus, we donated the children's book "Buffalo Fluffalo" to the Oliver Brown Elementary School.
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Thanks to Karen, Bill Richter and Bill Muir for greeting, and Dr. Reitz for piano, and Phil and Daryn for their presentations.
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Our next meeting is this week at the Manhattan Country Club from 12-1 PM.
Blade Mages, Executive Director of Wareham Hall will speak.
Earl McVicker and Susan Metzger will be the greeters.
Earl McVicker and Susan Metzger will be the greeters.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 11/19. Lunch is at 11:30AM for $12.
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Yours in Rotary,
Chris
Chris Culbertson, President
(cell) 785-410-7701
culbert@ksu.edu
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Opportunities to Participate:
Opportunities to Participate:
Manhattan Turkey Trot
RCPD has asked us to help with traffic control on Thanksgiving morning for the Turkey Trot down Poyntz and up to Aggieville. Please see Mike Dodd to volunteer.
Flint Hills Breadbasket
Jayson Cyr organized 10 Members to volunteer at the Breadbasket on Tuesdays and Fridays starting last week and continuing this week. They're helping with the increased number of donations and phone calls during the SNAP crisis. Thanks to all who are giving their time.
Rotaract will meet next on December 3 in Hale Library Room 109 at 6PM.
Interact meets today at 3PM at MHS room E-139. Steven Graham and Marisa Larson will talk about The Peace Corps.
Instagram: @interact.club.of.mhs
Konza Rotary Club Meeting
Konza Rotary Club meets at 7 AM Friday at Meadowlark Hills. They host .
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club
Monthly meetings are conducted at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom.
For info, contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard at sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
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Opportunities to Contribute:
Hurricane Melissa Response Fund
The Rotary Foundation has established a Hurricane Melissa Response Fund to support relief efforts for people affected by the recent hurricane. You can give online directly at this link:
https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
November Cup Money - Flint Hills Breadbasket
Mail it to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan, KS 66505-0331, or the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, 555 Poyntz, Suite 269, Manhattan, KS 66502, with the memo saying, ‘Rotary Club Cup Money.’
You may also contribute Cup Money via Venmo, using the QR Code:
Rotary Foundation - To make contributions:
1) Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You sign in to pay.
2) Send a check to the Rotary Foundation at:
Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 -or- Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
3) Write a check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz or Janet at a meeting.
1) Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You sign in to pay.
2) Send a check to the Rotary Foundation at:
Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 -or- Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
3) Write a check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz or Janet at a meeting.
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Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Document your Profile in My Rotary
Document your Profile in My Rotary
You can document your biography in My Rotary. Share your background information, Rotary programs and professional expertise.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
Go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
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Rotary Items
Members can purchase Rotary clothing and gear at Russell Hampton online http://www.bestclubsupplies.com
Members can purchase Rotary clothing and gear at Russell Hampton online http://www.bestclubsupplies.com
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