Manhattan Konza Rotary Club

09/23/2026

At last weeks meeting, President Mark Rose welcomed members and led them in the Four-Way Test.

Chris Brandt introduced our speaker, Dr. Ajay Sharda, Director for the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics at K-State. Dr. Sharda shared how they are helping farmers integrate digital technologies like sensors and robotics with artificial intelligence to strengthen the collective effort toward solving some of the most pressing food, water, energy and environmental issues in Kansas and around the world.

09/21/2026

At our September 11th meeting, Chris Brandt welcomed members and led them in the Four-Way Test.

Scott Sauber was inducted as a new member of the Manhattan Konza Rotary Club.

Michelle Sink was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow +7! This achievement reflects Michelle's ongoing commitment to Service Above Self and a deep dedication to Rotary.

Michelle also introduced our speaker, 2027-2028 Rotary International President, Larry A. Lunsford. Larry is a certified public accountant and serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Bernstein-Rein Advertising Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. It was a privilege to hear firsthand about his lifelong commitment to international goodwill and humanitarian service.

We are incredibly honored to have had Larry speak at our club and we wish him luck in his year as Rotary International President!

09/19/2026

At our August 28th meeting Tyler Conard welcomed members and led them in the Four-Way Test.

Paul Oehm introduced our speaker, Tamara Bauer, the Director of the Institute for Community Health and Well-Being at Kansas State. The Institute for Community Health and Well-Being is one of the 4 new Interdisciplinary Institutes within Kansas State's Office of External Engagement. Tamara shared the vision for the program and why she believes leadership is something everyone in this room already practices.

09/18/2026

At our August 21st meeting Dirk Daveline welcomed members and led them in the Four-Way Test. Dirk is a founding member of our club and the CFO of Steel and Pipe Supply.

John Conley introduced our speaker, Steve Altobello from Shilling Construction. Steve is one of the owners and the CFO of Shilling Construction. He shared a little bit about what is going on in Manhattan, fun facts about paving roads, and some memories from his days playing for Coach Bill Snyder.

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

At last weeks meeting, Trevor Jensen welcomed members and led everyone in the Rotary Four-Way Test.

Bethany Stock was inducted as a new member of the Manhattan Konza Rotary Club.

Our speaker was Konza Rotary Member Mark Bachamp, Business Development Specialist with Olsson. Mark shared an inside look at some of the exciting projects taking shape across Manhattan.

08/20/2026

At our August 7th meeting Jim Weaver welcomed members and led everyone in the Rotary Four-Way Test.

Paul Oehm introduced our speaker, Bethany Stock, who is the Executive Director at Common Table. Common Table is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves a free community meal seven nights a week at 6pm in the cafeteria at the Lincoln Education Center. Common Table welcomes everyone to enjoy a hot meal in peace and with dignity, no questions asked.

08/04/2026

Manhattan Konza Rotary’s own Michelle Sink has been making the rounds and speaking across District 5710 in her role as District Governor, including these stops at the Manhattan Rotary Club and the Topeka South Rotary.

08/02/2026

Another awesome day helping out at Common Table. Thanks to all that participated!

07/31/2026

At today's meeting, Brad Jager welcomed members and led everyone in the Rotary Four-Way Test.

Madison Dunlap was awarded a Merit Scholarship, presented to graduating Manhattan High School seniors who plan to pursue higher education.

Kirk Crabtree introduced our speaker, Dr. John Paul Henry with Word By Word Uganda. Word by Word Uganda is a nonprofit adult literacy program for women in Yumbe District, northern Uganda. They partner with local teachers to develop culturally grounded curriculum rooted in the languages, songs, and daily realities of the communities they serve.