1958-59-60
1958-
The club celebrated Minnesota’s Centennial 1858-1958.
The German consul gave a talk on the “Federal Republic of Germany.”
There was a program on “Juvenile Delinquency.”
Students representatives report on Winnipeg Model United Nations session.
Notable program speakers in 1958 were
- U of M Hockey coach, John Mariucci
- Congressman and future Governor Al Quie
- Captain EM Morgan US Navy Pacific Fleet Naval Defenses
- Mayor P. Kenneth Peterson- about the new Freeway coming
Just 62.5 years ago yesterday on March 5, 1958, Rod Mahler joined the Faribault Rotary Club at the age of 24.
Since then it is estimated that he has attended over 2900 meetings with over 90% attendance and over 3500 total Rotary events. Congratulations Rod!
Our club’s 38th president in 1957-58 was Clarence W. Schmaus.
1959-
The club assisted in a survey of the aged in our community.
The display of flags for the table was purchased. (They are 61 years old.
Senator Eugene McCarthy was a speaker at one program.
The decision to distribute the FARIBOTARIAN at meetings instead of mailing was made.
Our club’s 39th president in 1958-59 was Archie P. Tischler.
1960-
The “Glasses for India” project was sponsored by the club.
Our club’s Fortieth anniversary was celebrated at the Guild House.
Minnesota Governor Orville Freeman was a speaker at a weekly program.
Faribault wins the attendance contest with Owatonna.
Miss Minnesota, Jean Elverum, spoke to the club.
The Project committee makes its first report on the Youth camp at Cedar Lake.
Our club’s 40th president in 1959-60 was Dr. C. Arthur Bell.