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1972-1973
Officers | Directors |
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Ernest L. Wildhagen |
President |
James R. Bocell |
Delbert T. Sorrells |
President Elect |
Gerald Troester |
Howard A. Christensen |
Vice President |
Walter F Vandelicht |
Cliff H. Neubauer |
Secretary |
Robert Bridwell |
William B. Ebert |
Treasurer |
Ross Woodbury |
Gary L. Peters |
Sgt at Arms |
|
James H. Counts |
Asst Sgt at Arms |
|
Errol D. Taylor |
Asst Sgt at Arms |
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Rotary International President: Roy D. Hickman, Birmingham, Alabama
District 603 Governor: Russell G. Jones
The year 1972-73 came in with a new bulletin in four colors, and with a theme, "Let's Take a new Look" at the four avenues of service: Club Service, Community Service, Vocational Service and international Service.
August 18, 1972 was All Rotary Day. Barent Springsted was chairman of the event that met at the St. Joseph Country Club. Profits from the social hour went to the Rotary Foundation. 157 members attended.
The Club assembly met with District Governor Russell Jones, held October 23, at the Hotel Robidoux.
A Group Study Exchange Team from Australia was here in March, returned in May. Ray hunt was general chairman for a farewell party given for the Group Study Exchange Team.
Finley Fisk was nominated for District Governor 1974-1957.
President Ernie reported 500% contribution to the Rotary Foundation, a total of $7,401.80.
The Bronco World Series came to St. Joseph August 23rd. Rotary as for the last event was very successful in selling tickets and the promotion brought 3,400 people out to the ball game, thanks to Ross Woodbury and Tony Poloski. The St. Joseph team won 27-11.
Rotary members helped the crippled children and the handicapped to attend the Bronco games.
Our club had a lot of manpower and time for one team on the membership drive of the Y.M.C.A. Rotary members helped 15 worthy boys to go to Y.M.C.A. Camp.
The Rotary Club celebrated its 61st birthday November 10, at the St. Joseph country Club. Errol Taylor was chairman and 99 members were present for the party.
On February 27, the club celebrated Rotary International's birthday. It was 68 years old. The members had cupcakes with candles.
In 1972-73, our Rotary club did go down all four avenues of service. They served the community by giving time, money knowledge and understanding to those in need.