President-elect, Randy Peterson presented the February Cup Money “big check” to Kathy Ray, Executive Director of the Crisis Center. Funds will be used to repair an oven damaged in a small fire.
The Club introduced new members Stacy Smith, Executive Assistant and Grant Manager at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, and Brian Niehoff, Associate Vice Provost and Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University.The Club hosted Students of the Month, Amanda Payne and Miles Braxmeyer. Parents Amy and Chris Payne and Debra Braxmeyer attended the meetings. Both students will be attending Kansas State University in the fall.
The Rotaract Club members, together with Past President Steven Graham volunteered at the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. Rotaractors, vice president Chris Culbertson and past-president Steven Graham watered and mulched trees in Northeast Community Park as part of the club’s environmental support focus.
The Club celebrated the life of fellow Rotarian Phil Howe who died on March 17. Phil joined the Club in 2001. He embodied Service above Self through his philanthropy and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Phil was a Paul Harris Fellow plus 7.
The Club hosted Ron Fehr, Manhattan City Manager; retiring after a 42-year career. After his presentation of behind the scenes stories of Manhattan’s landmark accomplishments, challenges and a few natural disasters during his tenure, he was honored with a Paul Harris Fellow.
Bob Ward, Foundation Chair, presented Karen Cole with a Paul Harris + 3 recognizing her continued generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation. ROTARY ON TAP was hosted at the Wareham Opera House. Blade Mages shared the vision to restore this historic venue to a multi-purpose performing arts venue.