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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2025 #5: 10-30-24

October 30, 2024

VOLUME 2025 OCOTBER 30 NUMBER 05 President Greg McCune welcomed everyone this morning, Halloween Eve, and entertained us with a scary story, that was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance...

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2025 #4: 10-23-24

October 23, 2024

PROGRAM: Stephanie Pierce, Executive Director of INNOVATE 24, who spoke on INNOVATE 24, regional startup activities, and the Youth Entrepreneurial Challenge.

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2025 #3: 10-16-24

October 16, 2024

PROGRAM: Sargeant Jared Hayes, Riley County Police Department Service Dog Supervisor. Sgt Hayes spoke to us this morning about his experience as a service dog handler.

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2025 #2:10-9-24

October 9, 2024

Program: Manhattan High School Student of the Month and Mike Dibbini, Head Coach of K-State's Women's Soccer Team

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2025 #1:10-2-24

October 2, 2024

The new Optimist year begins with President Greg McCune’s thoughts about the strengths of the MOC and the opportunities and challenges that 2024-2025 will bring.

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2024 #52: 9-25-24

September 25, 2024

Program: President Wisdom presents his presidental "Swan Song."

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2024 #51: 9-18-24

September 18, 2024

Program: Steve Smethers, retired Head of Miller Schools of Journalism, railroad volunteer' and retired K-State department head, who spoke on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad.

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2024 #50: 9-11-24

September 11, 2024

Programs: Steve Smethers, Retired head of Miller School of Journalism at K-State. Topic: “A Century of Sound and Service - A 100th Anniversary Celebration” and Lauren Farwell, President, Board of...

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2024 #49: 9-4-24

September 4, 2024

Jared Tremblay, Transportation Planning Manager for Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, spoke on Connect 2050 planning.

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The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin": Vol. 2024 #48: 8-28-24

August 28, 2024

Kendra Kulman, Director of Manhattan Arts Center, and Addie Johnson, Director of Theatre Education, spoke on the Master Plan for the Manhattan Arts Center (MAC)

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