Twas two weeks before the Christmas concert, when all through downtown,
Not a Rotarian was stirring, no one to be found;
The invites were made by Donn Johnson with care,
In hopes that everyone would soon be there;
The Rotarians were nestled all snug in their beds;
While visions of Christmas concerts danced in their heads;
They knew in a moment the time had drawn near,
To give Donn a call (334-1733) and tell him no fear;
For we will be coming, even bringing a guest;
Looking forward to lunch and the choir's singing best;
More rapid than Elks the Faribault Rotarians came,
And Donn whistled and shouted and called them by name:
Now, Mahler! Now, Ciesluk! Now, Godfrey and Fossum!
On, Daniels! On, Sesker! On, Wheeler and Bohlen!
To the seat of your cars! To the end of the street!
Now dash away! Dash away! And soon we will meet!
Then we heard Donn exclaim, as he walked out of sight;
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
All Rotarians, their families, and guests are invited to the 78th annual Faribault Rotary Christmas Concert to be held on Wednesday December 20th (11:45 am- 1:15 pm) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
The joyful sounds of the holiday season will be brought to us by the Faribault High School Choir. Our host for over 26 years, Donn Johnson asks that you contact him at 334-1733 if you will be coming and bringing a guest. There will also be a sign up sheet passed around at the next meeting. The cost of the meal is $10.