1965-66-67-68
1965
The club held the first concert of the Senior High music groups for benefit of Faribault Youth Services Inc. (This October will be the 54th year.)
A moose dinner was furnished by the Purdies.
“New Eyes for the Needy” program was sponsored by the club.
The Faribault Senior High School basketball team, state runner-up champions were entertained by the club.
The club sponsored a picnic for foreign students from Carlton and St. Olaf.
Our club’s 45th President in 1964-65 was Layton Hoysler who was also District Governor in 1974.
1966
A thousand trees were planted at the youth camp.
New song books were purchased.
Faribault Club becomes a 400% club for the Rotary Foundation.
Our 46th president in 1965-66 was Arthur C. Johannsen.
1967
More trees were planted at the Youth Camp.
The price of lunch increased to $1.50.
A program was given by Ralph Plaistad on his recent attempt to reach the North Pole by snowmobile.
Our club’s 47th president in 1966-67 was Dr. Heinz H. Bruhl.
1968
Dr. Bob Reed our 18th president in 1937-38 gave a program on his trip with the S.S. Hope hospital ship and the countries he visited. He was introduced by Rod Mahler.
The mortgage for the Youth Camp was burned.
The club visited the Area Vocational School.
The club made a trip to the Old Log Theatre.
Our Club’s 48th president in 1967-68 was Francis J. Lockwood who was George Wickstrom’s sponsor in 1974.
Quote from the Faribotarian March 20, 1968”
“Rotary membership is like a savings account. By putting into it regularly, each week a little more than you take out, you not only keep your principle intact, but earn interest in fellowship and in the opportunity to be a vital part of one of our community’s vital organizations.”