2026 News Archive
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #20 2-18-26
PROGRAM: Gary Lloyd introduced us to Curt Herrman, State School Board President, Joel Gittle, MHS Director of Bands, who will be retiring this year after 40 years, and our guest speaker this morning...
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #19 2-11-26
PROGRAM: Kelly Karl introduced Optimist member Steve Boeckman, who presented a program on The Future of Optimist Park which has seen 60 years of service, and Mark Knackendoffel who spoke on...
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #18 2-4-26
PROGRAM: Sharon Fincham gave a very warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning to recognize our Youth of the Month recipients from Woodrow Wilson and Frank Bergman Elementary Schools.
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #17 1-28-26
PROGRAM: Mike Fincham introduced Sharolyn Jackson, Extension Specialist and program leader in Family and Consumer Sciences at Kansas State University.
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #16 1-21-26
PROGRAM: Sharon Fincham gave a very warm welcome to the Principals, Teachers, support staff, students, parents, grandparents, siblings and all others joining us this morning to recognize our Youth of...
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #15 1-14-26
PROGRAM: Heather Peterson introduced Marcia Rozell, Director of Visit Manhattan; she shared information on Manhattan and Riley County's celebration of “America 250” and FIFA competition in Kansas...
The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #14 1-7-26
PROGRAM: Mike Fincham introduced our speakers Dave Casper, Chris Williams, and Ron Gehl, who spoke on waterfowl hunting.