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Again the Club was Host for the 26th Annual Conference of Rotary, the 154th and 155th Districts, held at the Purdue
Memorial Union on April 28th, 29th and 30th. With the wonderful facilities of the University, both in its physical plant and in its student talent, the Lafayette Club was able to establish an outstanding record in its
entertainment. With the vital interest of Host President Eth and Rotarian "Chuck" Beese as Committee Chairman aided by the Secretary as Conference Secretary and Alpha Gray as Conference Treasurer, and the entire
membership of the Club serving on the committees, never perhaps has Indiana had a more acceptable and memorable conference. From the informal Sunday evening meeting with Governors "Ed" Murray of the 154th, "Rus"
Showalter of the 155th and International Representative Allen Oliver of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, present, to Colonel Beere's Dress Review of the University's R.O.T.C. units, and on to that Grand Monday night Banquet
and Ball heralded into the Hall by "Spotts" Emrick's University Choir and other talent—well it's a thing to remember. And then the Conference closed Tuesday with that outstanding "Youth Forum" of Louis Sears.
In November Burnett, Riedel Reser and the Secretary attended the Richmond Inter-city meeting to meet International President Walter Head.That Rotary works
closely with the Chamber of Commerce was proven this year, Past President Timberlake being elected to its presidency and eight Rotarians on the Board of Directors. On March 19th was held the greatest of annual dinners
of this organization. One hundred and twenty-four local Rotarians and Rotaryanns; two Governors and Rotarians from Frank-fort, Lebanon, Indianapolis, Delphi and Kokomo attended. An unusual Ladies Party was held at
Lincoln Lodge, the "Snake County Annual Turkey dinner" with Bea Stahl and a fine committee of Anns in charge. "Effie May" and her Hill Billy Band entertained. Almost everyone came in costume. The Club under President
Eth's driving force made radical improvements at Rotary Park, The building was slightly remodeled to allow a caretaker to live there throughout the year and thus control the property. Successful camps over a series of
weeks were held, and increased use was made of the Park for picnics. The International Convention was held at Havana with Delegates Charles Beese, and the Secretary attending. Motoring down was the Secretary's family
and Rotarian Samuel Souders. Though much of the speaking was in the Spanish language the Lafayette delegation had an opportunity to see Cuban life and at least a part of the island. |
