1975-76
1975
On Jan. 8th, George Wickstrom presented a very interesting classification talk which included how to present life insurance to a prospect.
Rod Mahler presented a program on his “Big Game Hunting” expedition in Alaska complete with slides and movies of trophy bags of brown bear, moose and caribou.
Roger Koopmans made his first visit to the club as a visiting Rotarian from Rochester.
Layton Hoysler reviewed a successful year as District Governor.
The club has a three-year pledge drive to help defray expenses at the Youth camp related to a new bath house and other remodeling.
Wade Karli was the first club member to participate in the Rotary Foundation Program titled “Awards to Teachers.” He will be studying at Oxford in England in the fall.
The club teamed up with the Lion’s, Exchange, and Sertoma for the Faribault Service Club’s Golf Tournament and dinner.
Our club’s 55th president in 1974-75 was Dan Moline.
1976
The price of lunch increased to $3.00.
A dozen Rotarians attended the District Conference in Arden Hills.
Earl Bonde presented a slide story about his 3-week trip to China visiting communal farms and other agricultural interests.
A slide presentation narrated by WCCO’s Dave Moore titled “Trip through the Valley Fair” was presented to the club promoting the new Valley Fair theme park in Shakopee.
The club hosted six visitors from India as part of a study exchange group coordinated by past District Governor, Layton Hoysler.
The club visited Harley’s Auto Salvage and witnessed the crushing of automobiles.
There was a program on the future of wind power.
Each Rotarian bought $15.00 worth of tickets to the annual Rotary Youth Concert.
Wade Karli returned from a year in England and presented a program about his Rotary Fellowship at Oxford University and Lady Spencer Churchill College.
Our club’s 56th president in 1975-76 was Gustav Hoffman.