Hello Rotarians!
It was good to see you all last week after I missed our first meeting of the year. Mike Heylin injured his arm last week so we're a little late with this week's bulletin. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Please contribute to the Pocket Change for District 5710 Polio Plus jar at the registration table when you come in. This campaign helps all Clubs in the District participate in Polio Plus.
We reward attendance at the meetings with a drawing for Free Lunch. Last week Brad Roberts was the winner. Remember - you could be the next winner, but you must be present to win!
Our greeters were Harry Watts and Keith Westervelt. Dr. Roger Reitz accompanied us in singing 'My Country Tis of Thee.'
We had one visiting Rotarian, Christine Benne of the Konza club, and several guests including our speaker, Dr. Molly Disbrow. Spouses Sally Lindquist and Sue Ryan accompanied Jim and Jim, respectively, and Global Grant Scholarship candidate Nick Saia joined us via Zoom. Grant candidate Duro Dogan's parents Hulya and Huseyin Dogan, both KSU Grain Science professors joined too, as did Jeremy McGuire (Randy Peterson) and Greg Krissek (Larry Erpelding). Please continue to invite your friends to visit Rotary - our goal is 160 members this year, and visitors are the best way to reach that goal.
This month's theme is Vocational Service, and our January CUP Money goes to Big Lakes Developmental Center whose mission is to deliver quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Last week the Community Cares Chest served 5 non profits despite the cold, volunteers were Paul Bullock, Rebecca Gould, Tom Phillips, Vernon Turner and myself. We'll be closed again this week due to cold weather, but hopefully will be operating again next week, Wednesday January 29th from 8-10 AM and 1-3 PM.
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Next up, Rotary Foundation Chair Liz Nelson presented Tom Geller with a Paul Harris Fellow pin for his contributions. He spoke about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people.
Next, Rotarian Jim Linquist introduced his daughter Dr. Molly Lindquist Disbrow, MD, gastroenterologist at Stormont Vail Health. As a proud father he shared insight on her route to her medical degree and accomplishments including serving as President of the Riley County Medical Society. Molly’s topic was the small bowel capsule endoscopy.
She shared a history of the small capsule including development and approval dates. She spoke on appropriate uses for the procedure, when exams of the small bowel are performed and cases that are not candidates for the procedure. Preparation for small capsule endoscopy is less invasive and not as extensive as a colonoscopy and include a clear liquid dinner and small bowel stimulant.
On the day of the procedure, the patient swallows the pill and wears a device for the duration of the day. Between 50,000 and 60,000 images of the small intestine are captured. With AI, pictures can be reviewed and interpreted within two minutes whereas a physician might take 30 minutes to hone in on critical images. The capsule typically evacuates the bowel within four to eight hours. The pill is strictly a diagnostic tool!
In honor of Dr. Molly, we will donate the book "Once Upon A Sari" to the Marlatt Elementary School.
Thanks to Harry and Keith for greeting, Jim Lindsquist for introducing, and especially Dr. Molly Disbrow a look at the future of medicine. We are all proud of our native Manhattanite!
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Our next meeting will be at the Manhattan Country Club this coming Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 12-1PM.
We will have Doug Wareham of the Kansas Bankers' Association, as our speaker will talk about the economy in 2025, and Kansas in particular.
The Greeters for the next meeting will be Allison Wheatley and and Maddie Whitehead, our new member.
Please wear your name badge and leave it on the tray as you go. Sign in and be sure to register your guests too. Get a raffle ticket from the greeters or at the sign-in table.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 by midnight, Wednesday 1/22/2025.
The $12 fee may be paid at the door. Lunch begins at 11:30AM.
The $12 fee may be paid at the door. Lunch begins at 11:30AM.
Meeting ID: 873 8749 9653 / Passcode: 280408
Add the ZOOM meeting to your calendar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMuf-6spzIsH9eG2uCpIlmhjnzD4nCK9PDc/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrTMtHt2cthyERpwEA4qgKOjxmFhdgvpYu03wIDB6bg7-POxYFuZxM_OJ
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This coming Thursday, our past-president Mitzi Richards will lead the meeting while attend to my bank board duties. See you next week.
Randy
Randy Peterson, President
(cell) 316-213-2252
randallpete54@gmail.com
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Opportunities to Participate:
Community CARES Chest - Wednesday volunteer shifts from 8-10 AM and 1-3 PM on January 29, 2025.
Please visit Konza United Way website: https://www.konzaunitedway.org/volunteer
If you're new, watch the video by Tara Claussen for how to sign up and volunteer: sign up video
KSU Rotaract Club
Rotaract will meet again after the holiday break, and have several good meetings planned.
Dr. Claudia Petrescu is taking on more of the Rotary mentorship this spring term.
The Konza Club will host Krystin Guggisberg, Director of the Kansas Special Olympics this coming Friday, January 24th.
They meet 7-9 AM at Meadowlark Hills
They meet 7-9 AM at Meadowlark Hills
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club Meetings - Meetings are held monthly at 12 noon on the 1st/3rd Tuesdays by Zoom.
For more info ask Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
For more info ask Sharon Sullivan or Patti Mellard: sharon.sullivan@washburn.edu / patti@keystaffing.com
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January Cup Money - Big Lakes Developmental Center
Mail it to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan, KS 66505-0331.
- Send a check to 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 to the Rotary Foundation:
- Go on-line to www.rotary.org and click Donate and then Annual Fund. You will then sign in and pay.
- Write your check to Rotary Foundation and mail it to Rotary Foundation - 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or to Manhattan Rotary Club, PO Box 331, Manhattan KS 66505.
- Write your check to Rotary Foundation and give it to Liz Nelson or Janet Lowell at a meeting.
USD 383
Take used books in good condition to Dusty Bookshelf in Aggieville. Announce they're for the Rotary USD383 account for elementary school students in our community.
A limit of 2 boxes per trip. For more information contact Bill Richter. (wrichter@ksu.edu)
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Opportunities to Show Rotary Pride:
Purchase Rotary Products
You can purchase official Rotary caps or hats, shirts, socks, or even chrome-plated license plate frames at the Russell Hampton website: http://www.bestclubsupplies.com to see a full selection of products.
Document your Profile in My Rotary
You can document your biographical profile in My Rotary. It is a wonderful way to share your contact and background information, your Rotary resume, information about any Rotary programs you have participated in, and your professional experience and areas of expertise. To create or update your biographical profile, go to https://my.rotary.org and click My Profile.
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