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THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. Double Tree Hotel
 
Michelle Sink, District Governmer
Rotary District 5710
 
Michelle Sink was born and raised in Pratt, Kansas, and has called Manhattan home since 1995. She’s a proud mom to two amazing kids—Macey, a senior at K-State, and Mason, a junior at Manhattan High—as well as a small flock of chickens, two cats, and a thriving plant collection.
 
Professionally, Michelle serves as the Area Director for Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Area 3, where she’s spent the past four years connecting mentors with youth and expanding support to communities like Emporia.   Michelle is also a passionate Rotarian (yes, with a real Rotary tattoo!). Since joining the Manhattan Konza Rotary Club in 2016, she’s served in numerous roles including Club President and now as District 5710 Governor Elect for 2026/27. In the past she has co-chaired the District Membership Committee and leads efforts in Interact and Rotaract engagement.
 
A Paul Harris Fellow +6 and Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Michelle has sponsored 20 new Rotarians and loves helping others find their “Rotary Moment.” Whether it’s through service, mentorship, or growing community impact, Michelle leads with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of purpose.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
ROTARY CARES - BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
 
On July 30, Overland Park Rotary Club’s Rotary Cares program organized a back to school food and school supply distribution event at the Truman Sports complex that served over 385 families. Mike Meyer and Dustin Lewis led the planning, and worked with volunteers from the Overland Park Rotary Club, Feed the Children, KC Royals, Niagara Water, VFW, Price Brothers Development and Association of the United Sates Army to staff the event with volunteers. Families with school aged children from Kansas City MO, and Ft. Leavenworth, KS were invited to receive school backpacks, books, food, bottled water and detergent at the event.
Thank you Mike and Dustin for your work coordinating the event.
Speakers
Aug 26, 2026 7:15 AM
Grant Recipient Report
Sep 09, 2026 11:30 AM
Rotary District 5710 Guatemala Service Project
Sep 16, 2026 7:15 AM
Against Malaria Foundation
Sep 23, 2026 11:30 AM
Economic Outlook for Kansas in 2026-27
Sep 30, 2026
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Upcoming Events
World Polio Trip to India
Oct. 22, 2026 – Oct. 28, 2026
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Starting with July 2026 the following changes will take place regarding quarterly dues:
  • Dues will be reduced from $270 to $150 per quarter
  • Members will be charged $15 per meeting meal and will have the option of not eating/paying for a meal
  • Invoices are billed through Quickbooks and will include a $5 credit card fee
  • Checks are still accepted, and the $5 fee can be eliminated from the balance
  • Let Sara know if you would like to include a $25 donation to Rotary International to your quarterly invoice to help the club meet its goal of $100 per member
 

 
Upcoming Greeters
 
8/19 - Barry Sullivan
8/26 - Marc Cantril & Steve Miller
9/2 - Ed Gilmore & Doug Davidson
9/9 - Amy Doble
9/16 - 
9/23 - Mary Kolpin
 
GREETERS NEEDED! 
Sign up sheet will be at meeting check-in.  
 

 
Birthdays
 
Barry Rogers, Aug 20
Mike Waddell, Aug 23
Mark Turrentine, Aug 23
Rick Cunningham, Aug 25
 
Wedding Anniversaries
 
None
 
Rotary Anniversaries
Tom Cohen, 1 yr, Aug 22
Mike Hockley, 23 yrs, Aug 25
 
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