Hello Rotarians: 
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Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 12/10. Lunch is at 11:30AM for $12.
Chris
Chris Culbertson, President
(cell) 785-410-7701
culbert@ksu.edu 
MHS Interact meets next Monday in room E-139 at 3PM (Mr. Soper's).
We held a New Member Orientation last Thursday evening. Antonina Broyaka, Anne Culbertson, Jason Cyr, Steven Graham, Mike Heylin, Greg Krissek, Jeremy Niederwerder and Devi Rathod-Wilbur attended.
Our new Club Suggestion Box will be at the reception table each week; please offer any ideas for us to serve you better.
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Our greeters last week were Sue Maes with Bill Muir online.
December's theme is Disease Prevention & Treatment. CUP Money goes to the Manhattan Free Clinic.
Our guest was our speaker Tim Steffensmeier.
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Community CARES Chest
Community Cares Chest, our Signature Project, is open for pickups with Felix Jimenez.
Community Cares Chest, our Signature Project, is open for pickups with Felix Jimenez.
Please register at Konza United Way to volunteer and get notices: https://unitedwayrc.galaxydigital.com/user/login/?return=activation
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Greeter Sue Maes told us about herself, promising something new. She's married to Dennis Hemmendinger and has a son & daughter and 3 grands. Sue retired after nearly 50 years at K-State, from undergrad to Dean, and was appointed by President McCain. She was a founder of UFM, which spawned the Farmers' Market and a forum for non-traditional education. Her joy at KSU was extending the University across Kansas and the midwest which eventually became the Global Campus. Her current passions are Fairy Godmothers, awarding over 45 scholarships, and Manhattan Parks & Rec.
The new fact about Sue is that she began and ended an acting career by the 8th grade!
The new fact about Sue is that she began and ended an acting career by the 8th grade!
We recognized 4 long-term members with anniversaries in November of 146 years: Bob Haines, Mitzi Richards, Tom Roberts and David Kreller.
I announced we had received a $1,000 Rotary Foundation donation from The Stolzer Family Foundation, and thank-you notes from Shepherd's Crossing and Woodrow Wilson School.
I announced we had received a $1,000 Rotary Foundation donation from The Stolzer Family Foundation, and thank-you notes from Shepherd's Crossing and Woodrow Wilson School.
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Vernon Turner's Mental Health Moment referenced an article on building a stigma-free home with mental health an everyday part of life. He offered strategies for creating supportive home environments and shared a link for the full article: https://stigmafreementalhealth.com/blog/building-a-stigma-free-home-healthy-communication-for-families/
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Steven Graham then introduced our speaker, Dr. Tim Steffensmeier, Assistant Vice President of Engagement & Outreach within the K-State Office of External Engagement. He leads the creation of partnerships with private and public sector groups while building faculty & staff for external engagement.
Tim spoke about their mission to serve all 105 counties in Kansas, started from the original Research & Extension presence to efforts that include all the Colleges' areas of expertise. He highlighted the K-State Technology Development Institute and collaboration with the University of Kansas Health System.
Tim introduced an data resource "All Things Kansas" at http://k-state.edu/allthingskansas and the information it contains.
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On behalf of Tim, we donated the children's book "I Am NOT a Chicken" to the Amanda Arnold School. We also distributed his slideshow via email.
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Steven Graham then announced the appointment of Anne Culbertson as Membership Committee Chair, and welcomed new members to attend the Orientation later that day. Thank you to Anne for leading this important part of the Club!
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Thanks to Sue and Bill Muir for greeting, Dr. Reitz on piano, and Tim for his look at engagement as part of Next-Gen K-State.
Our next meeting is at the Manhattan Country Club from 12-1 PM on this Thursday 12/11. Chad Pape and the Manhattan High POPS Choir will perform. Todd Holmberg & Therese Miller will be greeters.
Lunch RSVP: Click https://manhattancc.surveysparrow.com/s/Rotary-Club/tt-deafc2 to register by Wednesday 12/10. 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:
KSU Rotaract & MHS Interact
On 12/3 Rotaract met for induction ceremonies and wrote holiday cards for a care center in Ottawa, KS. They will resume in the Spring semester.
MHS Interact meets next Monday in room E-139 at 3PM (Mr. Soper's).
Instagram: @interact.club.of.mhs
Sunflower Satellite Club Meeting
Konza Club's new satellite club will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month and have 1 service project per month in 2026. The first meeting is this coming Thursday 12/11 at 5:30 PM in Auntie Mae's Parlor, and a good opportunity for prospective Rotarians that can't make the morning or noon meetings. Contact Jeff jeff@ryanandsons.com, Kendra director@manhattanarts.org, or Tami taminorris0@gmail.com for details.
Konza Rotary Club Meeting
Konza Rotary Club meets at 7 AM Friday 12/12 at Meadowlark Hills. They will have Kenny Titus, Kansas District 18 Senator with a 2026 Legislative Preview.
CAAHT (Community Action Again Human Trafficking) Club
Monthly meetings are conducted at noon on first and third Tuesdays on Zoom.
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 Hurricane Melissa Response Fund is providing relief to those affected by the recent storm. You can donate directly at: https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
December Cup Money - Manhattan Free Clinic
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:
Complete your Profile in My Rotary
Complete your Profile in My Rotary
You can 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.
Get 'Rotarized'
You can find Rotary clothing, membership items and other gear at Russell Hampton online: http://bestclubsupplies.com
