1973-74
1973
Newly elected Mayor, Bob Larson, addressed the club with goals and aspirations for Faribault.
Congressman Al Quie updated the club on what is happening in Washington DC.
The club sponsored two delegates, Faribault Juniors, Therese Sorenson and David Mahler, to the St. Paul Youth Conference.
Layton Hoysler was nominated to serve as District Governor for 1974-75.
Arlen Erdahl, Minnesota Secretary of State, presented a program on voter registration.
Total membership stayed at 68 Rotarians for 1973.
A music scholarship was awarded to Rebecca Wickstrom daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wickstrom.
Our club’s 53rd president in 1972-73 was Rod Mahler who is now been a member for over 62 years. He was the sponsor of our 100th president, Amy Amundson.
The following was noted in the Faribotarian from the June 27, 1973 meeting.
It was like New Year’s Eve. President Rod gave a summary of the Rotary year that just ended and turned the gavel over to President-Elect Dr. Roy Anderson. It was the biggest smile that Rod had all year. Our Thanks to Rod for a most successful year. Roy started out in shirt sleeves and laid out his goals for the club. Maybe this was a preview of things to come.
Which leads us to 1974!
The club had a program titled, “Morality in Politics.”
Dr. Roy Anderson presented a highly educational program and film titled “Eyes on the Road.” Which was produced by the esteemed American Optometric Association for driver’s training and educational purposes.
Eight Faribault Rotarians and their wives opened their homes to visits from Rotarians from around the world during the International Convention in Minneapolis. Amongst those were Rod and Jean Mahler who entertained a couple from Saskatchewan and Roy and Bobbi Anderson who entertained a couple from Ontario, Canada.
Thirty-five seniors from Bethlehem Academy and Faribault High School were honored at the annual Honors Banquet at the Senior High.
Layton Hoysler becomes District Governor for Rotary District 595 and made his official visit on July 3rd.
The annual picnic was a huge success at Gus Hoffman’s “resort”
This was taken from the Jan. 30, 1974 Faribotarian:
Here is a bit of legend: England’s King Charles the second, who ruled from 1660 to 1685, likes loin roast so well he decided he would “knight” the meat. Touching his sword to a piece of roast, he declared, “I hereby dub thee Sir Loin.” Today we find sirloin steak on most restaurant menus.
Our club’s 54th president in 1973-74 was Dr. Roy Anderson.
He was my sponsor in 1993.