May 2016, Volume 12, Issue 5, www.manhattan.org
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to the 2016 Leadership Manhattan Graduates
award to a member of the Leadership Manhattan alumContact us: ni. The Manhattan Area 501 Poyntz Avenue Chamber of Commerce Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 established the Leadership 785-776-8829 phone Manhattan Distinguished 785-776-0679 fax Service Award to recognize chamber@manhattan.org individuals who have www.manhattan.org demonstrated the highest TDD Kansas Relay Center: levels of service to the com800-766-3777 munity and achievement in the practice of leadership. Connect with the 2016 winner Lucy Williams Manhattan Area took on no small task last Chamber of Commerce through year, serving as both the Social Media. Among the festivities at every Chamber Board Chair and Manhattan Konza Rotary graduation is the awarding of President. Lucy has continued the Distinguished Service her service with the Chamber, currently serving on the Public Affairs task force and Leadership Manhattan Board, in addition For Graduation & Mother’s Day, Little Apple Dollars to her current position as Konza Rotary President. She makes the perfect gift and is a great way to keep is also actively involved in your dollars local! other community organizations including the Greater Spendable at over 100 area businesses, these checks Manhattan Community are easy to use and are spent exclusively with Foundation and Fairy The 2016 Leadership Manhattan Class completed its last day of classes at the aviation simulators on Fort Riley and at Kansas Farm Bureau learning about civic engagement. The 2016 class and many alumni gathered at the Manhattan Country Club for the awarding of plaques and to congratulate the class on a successful completion of the Leadership Manhattan program.
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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce merchants adding to the local economy.
If you are a Chamber member and are not currently on the list of accepting merchants and would like to be, please contact Kendra at 785-776-8829. List of participating businesses on page 9
Godmothers. In the past, Lucy has served as Chair of the Chamber’s Audit Committee, Chair of the Meadowlark Hills Foundation, and on numerous Boards and Advisory Councils, including the KSU Research Foundation, Konza United Way and K-State Women’s Studies Program.
Congratulations to our Distinguished Service Award winner Lucy Williams and to the entire Leadership Manhattan Class of 2016! local topics of interests starting at 7:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 19 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. Manhattan Country Club 1531 N. 10th Street
Coffee, networking and a light breakfast will kick off the morning at 7:15 AM. Three speakers will address
Speakers will be: • Ben Wilson, Chair, Riley County Commission • David Roudybush, Fort Riley MWR • Jerry Hinson, Advantage Manhattan Registration required!
Kristin Brighton presented Lucy Williams with the 2016 Distinguished Service Award.
$20 for members; $35 for non-members and can be made online at www.manhattanchamber.org or by calling 776-8829. All registrations will be billed unless cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the event. Sponsored by: