Hi everyone!
Your ideas in the Suggestion Box DO matter - so keep them coming; if you have speaker suggestions, include them too.
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Signature Projects:
· Community CARES Chest had 13 agencies last week, and it will be open again this Wednesday 8-10 AM and 1-3PM. Thanks to all 5 Rotarians that help.
· Common Table is tomorrow, Tuesday, from 5:15-7:30 at the Lincoln Education Center. Thank you to the team that have volunteered.
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The meeting started with singing My Country 'Tis of Thee and Dr. Roger Reitz on piano, and reciting The 4-Way Test.
Our guests were Brandon Peoples (Kathy Ray), and our speaker Daphne McNelly.
Our guests were Brandon Peoples (Kathy Ray), and our speaker Daphne McNelly.
September's theme is Basic Education & Literacy, with our CUP Money going to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
We acknowledged 5 members with long-term anniversaries in August totaling 256 years, and I presented Rebecca Gould with a Paul Harris +6 pin. Congratulations!
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Our greeters were Dan Devlin and Mike Dodson. Dan has been a member since 2011 and is originally from rural Smith County. He retired from K-State Agronomy in 2022, and he and Marjorie have been married 43 years. They have 4 children and 5 grands.
What he likes about Rotary is its local and international impact. Dan said he's too private to share any unknown stories!
Our greeters were Dan Devlin and Mike Dodson. Dan has been a member since 2011 and is originally from rural Smith County. He retired from K-State Agronomy in 2022, and he and Marjorie have been married 43 years. They have 4 children and 5 grands.
What he likes about Rotary is its local and international impact. Dan said he's too private to share any unknown stories!
Mike Dodson first joined Rotary in 1990 when he first was stationed at Ft. Riley. Jack Goldstein convinced him to join MRC in 2015. He spent 37 years in the Army and moved 24 times. He and his wife Diane have 3 daughters and 1 grandson.
What he values in Rotary is the learning, camaraderie and service, and teaching as an example in the community. Not everyone knows Mike has over 3,500 hours as a combat pilot.
What he values in Rotary is the learning, camaraderie and service, and teaching as an example in the community. Not everyone knows Mike has over 3,500 hours as a combat pilot.
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I then presented our July CUP Money Big Check to Kathy Ray of The Crisis Center, Inc. She thanked MRC and expressed appreciation to be on both sides of contributions.
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Vernon Turner's delivered a Mental Health Moment entitled "The Brady's Wouldn't Survive 2026". The link is: https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/the-bradys-wouldnt-survive-2026-post-6048415?welcomeuser=1
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Daryn Soldan then introduced our speaker, Daphne McNelly, Director of Marketing & Communications for Flint Hills ATA Bus, for an update on ridership and the community impact of public transit.
Daphne started by remarking that the ATA Bus is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the Flint Hills, and showed the fixed routes for 2026. A highlight of this year has been the 2-way expansion of the K-18 route between Manhattan and Junction City.
She spoke of the impact of ATA Bus, its expansion plans, how it's funded, and the leverage of funding partnerships.
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In Daphne's honor, we presented the children's book 'Candy Corn Christmas' to Bluemont Elementary School.
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Thanks to Dan and Mike and Bill Muir for greeting, Dr. Reitz for piano, and Daphne McNelly for an update on the ATA Bus and opportunities for sponsorship.
Bob & Tracey DeBruyn will greet this week, and our speaker will be Rotary International President-Elect Larry Lunsford, with his perspective as a midwestern Rotarian.
In Daphne's honor, we presented the children's book 'Candy Corn Christmas' to Bluemont Elementary School.
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Thanks to Dan and Mike and Bill Muir for greeting, Dr. Reitz for piano, and Daphne McNelly for an update on the ATA Bus and opportunities for sponsorship.
Bob & Tracey DeBruyn will greet this week, and our speaker will be Rotary International President-Elect Larry Lunsford, with his perspective as a midwestern Rotarian.
Lunch RSVP: click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 9/09/2026. Lunch is served at 11:30AM for $12.
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Attend via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87387499653?pwd=eVdYZ29zdDhnQ0MrZWVXMklPNC9IQT09 - Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
I'm really looking forward to hearing from Larry Lunsford, and I want to encourage you to attend and invite others who do not often come.
We'll also initiate a special presentation for Students of the Month at KSU.
We'll also initiate a special presentation for Students of the Month at KSU.
Shelley
Shelley Carver, President
(cell) 785-317-7606
shelleycarver0576@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
Opportunities to Participate:
* Rotary on Tap
Please join us and Konza Club at Sunset Zoo on Tuesday, October 13th, 2-6 PM. Free zoo exhibits starts at 2 for Members and families. Refreshments will be served 4-6 with a cash bar. Duane Dunn is in charge.
* Club Mental Health First Aid
We will participate in our first Mental Health First Aid this coming October 3rd (Saturday) at Pawnee Mental Health Services. Vernon Turner will have more information soon.
We will pack meals packs again this year on Friday 9/25 from 12-2 PM at Pottorf Hall. Please RSVP with Jayson Cyr.
* 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Meadowlark's Walk is coming up on Saturday October 3rd. More information will be coming soon.
* 2026-27 District 5710 Annual Conference
The District Annual Conference will be held in Manhattan October 23-24 at the DoubleTree Inn; details will come soon.
* Essence of India National Immunization
RI will be immunizing in Agra, India from 10/22 to 11/3/2026. Link details: https://worldpolioday.agratajmahalrotary.org/
* CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club
Monthly meetings are at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom. For info contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
Monthly meetings are at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom. For info contact Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
Opportunities to Contribute:
* September Cup Money - Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
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 with 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.
Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
* Complete your Profile in My Rotary
* Complete your Profile in My Rotary
Fill in your biography in My Rotary to share your background, 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.
* Rotary Merch
You can find Rotary clothing, membership items and other gear at Russell Hampton online: http://bestclubsupplies.com
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