Military Relations

The MRC Lunch

The Manhattan Military Relations Committee, a subset of the MACC Economic Development Division, focuses on building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, facilitating communications, and coordinating activities among the Manhattan Community and Fort Riley. The MRC Lunch is the premiere monthly networking event between Fort Riley active duty soldiers, their family members, civilian employees and contractors, and the Manhattan community.

Luncheons

The MRC Lunch is held the first Wednesday of the month at various locations in Manhattan. 11:15 am registration table opens; Lunch program ends at 1 pm sharp. If you RSVP and are unable to attend, please cancel no later than 5:00pm the day before the lunch. Cost: $20.

Please RSVP

RSVP via email to Janet Nichols.

2022 Dates & Speakers

Date
Speaker
August 3
Speaker: BG (Ret) Bill Turner; Director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs
Location: Holiday Inn at the Campus
September 7Speaker: Congressman Tracey Mann
Location: Hilton Garden Inn/Manhattan Conference Center 
October 5Speaker: MG John Meyer, Commanding General 1st Infantry Division & Fort Riley
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
November 2Speaker: Dr. Robert Smith; Director of the Fort Riley Museum Complex
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
December 7

Speaker: PatriotPaws Service Dogs
Location: Hilton Garden Inn/Manhattan Conference Center 


Steering Committee Members

  • Doug Barrett
  • Christine Benne - Chair
  • Shelley Carver
  • Brian Fuemmeler
  • Diane Gaede
  • Brad Hartenstein
  • Ann Harts
  • Todd Holmberg
  • Rich Jankovich
  • Mike Shilling
  • William Turner
  • Linda Weis
  • Fred Willich

Mission

The Manhattan MRC mission is to plan, coordinate and execute programming and activities that will strengthen the relationship between Manhattan and Fort Riley, and bring about a heightened awareness of community's mutual importance.

The Manhattan MRC commitment is to support soldiers, their families, and area veterans, and showcase a military-inclusive community where we encourage military service members to call Manhattan home.