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1977-1978
Officers |
Directors |
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Errol Taylor |
President |
Denton Matteson |
Tom Buchanan |
President Elect |
Walt Vandelicht |
Farel Tibbitts |
Vice President |
Roger Adler |
Marv Looney |
Secretary |
Jim Hatton |
Bill Mytton |
Treasurer |
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Robert Thedinger |
Sgt at Arms |
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Bartlett Ford |
Asst Sgt at Arms |
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Clayton R. buntrock |
Asst Sgt at Arms |
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Rotary International President: W. Jack Davis
District 603 Governor: John Martin, St. Joseph, Missouri
One of the earlier main events of this Rotary year was our 23rd Annual All Rotary Day at St. Joseph Country Club. It was the first time in 22 years for a rain out on the original date planned, August 5, at which there were 150 reservations. The date was changed to August 12. Eleven clubs were represented by 63 golfers, 80 reservations for dinner. Chillicothe received the traveling trophy; St. Joseph, second; and Tarkio, third. Anyone who didn't have a good time just wasn't there.
Our 66th Annual Birthday Party for Club #32 was held on November 11, at the St. Joseph Country Club. Frank Gee chaired the planning committee. Good cheer, good times and good food prevailed as 115 Rotarians, their Anns, and guests celebrated the event. Entertainment was by Missouri Western State College Band and Swing Choir. The Club donated $200 to MWSC Music Department in appreciation of the performance.
Unveiling of a "new Look" welcome sign, greeting motorists traveling north on I-29 to our great city, occurred on July 7. All three Rotary Clubs of the city sponsored the painting of the sign.
St. Joseph Rotary Club participation as Salvation Army ell Ringers on December 16 produced a collection of $2,120.04. Clay Buntrock chaired the committee responsible for this activity.
On April 18, students of Mary U. Neipp class of Truman Middle School were guest at our regular noon luncheon meeting. This was the eighth consecutive year for the class to be our guests. Eddie Hirsch provided the leadership for our club to share with others in a meaningful way.
January 24 was Junior Achievement Day at our noon luncheon. Seventeen JA achievers spent the morning with a Rotarian in his business and came to Rotary as his guests.
College students home for the holidays were invited to be guests of our Rotary Club at the Annual Student Christmas Party on December 27. Thirty-five students from 14 colleges and universities were in attendance. "The runabouts", a very lovely quartet presented an enjoyable program.
St. Joseph rotary Club Foundation awarded four scholarships totaling $1,250 for the 1978-79 academic year. Funds for these scholarships come from Rotarian's birthday table donations.
Other fellowship activities included a slow-pitch softball game with St. Joseph East Rotary Club followed by a catered buffet. Our club supported two bowling teams. Rotary Gears concluded the season in a tie for the 4th place and Rotary No. 1 team came in 5th. Thirteen Rotarians were team participants.
Several district-wide Rotary events were held in St. Joseph. Among them was the conference at Ramada Inn in March. Our own District Governor, John Martin, and his conference committee chairmen, provided outstanding speakers for the session. Twenty clubs were represented by 174 Rotarians. MWSC was the site for the District Institute in November, held for club presidents, presidents-elect, and committee chairmen; also the Assembly in may for incoming president and secretaries.
Club #32 inducted seven new members and lost 10 members by resignation, transfer, or death this year. Past president Ross Woodbury was honored by being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Our luncheon programs were educational and entertaining, thanks to general program chairman, Andy Ziph. Eighteen of our members were recognized for a total of 262 years of perfect attendance varying from one year to 39 years. Eight of those members each had 15 or more years' perfect attendance.
Appreciation
is expressed to Lily Porter, Executive Secretary, for serving the Club
effectively.