July 1970 marked the end of the presidency of Frank Burrin. Frank ended a good Rotary year by expressing his gratitude to the many
individuals in the club who helped him during his administration. President Frank concluded by saying that he had had a lot of fun, and the best of all was in getting to know many members a little better. Harold
Hudlow, our new President, expressed the hope that we could all get to know each other better, and that by working together we could make Rotary grow in Lafayette. President HUDLOW, on his first day in office introduced
to the club Praniti Ghatak of Calcutta, India, a Rotary Fellow this past year at the University of Florida and presently a guest in the home of the Harold Hudlow's.
Among other visitors this summer were Eddie
Okasaki, Hawaii, and Emel Ciontoa, Conina, California. Each thanked Rotary and the community for the hospitality for their Colt baseball teams. Pineapples were handed out to Hudlow, Jim Smith, and Foxworthy for special
services rendered to the baseball teams.
Bruce Copeman, a Rotary Fellow seven years ago, spoke briefly but sincerely, expressing his appreciation of the opportunity that Rotary International and Lafayette Rotary had
given him and telling how it had influenced his entire life. He leaves next Monday for Australia, his home.
Governor Charles I. Wallace made his official visit the occasion to challenge our members to assist our
youth today to bridge the gaps in our society. Most young people believe in law and order, but are concerned, and we must not neglect them. Some 50 per cent of our population is under 25 years of age. Governor Wallace
outlined how we could do our jobs through the four areas of service in Rotary. He congratulated our club on being at the top of the list in attendance for clubs with 100 or more members in our district.
In our first
Father-Daughter Day at Lafayette Rotary, a high school youth panel - Robert Bain, West Lafayette; Mike Bowman, Jefferson; Ken Gloyeske, Central Catholic; and Tom Hayt, Harrison presented a splendid discussion on "What
Youth Expects of Adults." Youth expects truth in advertising, fair prices, honesty, social responsibility, tolerance, opportunity, and more concern with politics. Their comments were well received and questions from the
audience were fielded very well. Many fathers brought their daughters, and it was a real treat to have them for our first Father-Daughter Day.
The annual Rotary Stag Party for the Glee Club at Rotary Park began at
noon with golf at the Battle Ground course, games at Rotary Park starting at 3, and dinner at 6.
Mayor James Williamson of West Lafayette reported to the Rotary Club on the activities of the Indiana Association of
Cities and Towns in relation to constitutional reform tax reform and better governmental relations. "The city governments need more local control." Mayor Williamson concluded by pointing out that even with a new City
Hall, secondary treatment plant, street program, and recreational program, the civil tax rate in 1964 was $2.32 and in 1970 is $2.31.
Herman Andre, chairman of the taxpayers of Indiana, in Rotary Club reminded all
that high taxes at all levels of government are growing faster than the productive ability of taxpayers. A free society cannot long survive and our personal freedom is vanishing. As government power increases, people
power decreases. We must bring spending under control.
Dr. Merle Jenkins, Director of Research, Agricultural Alumni Seed Improvement Association, gave an excellent report on the "Southern Corn Blight." This is the
big farm news of 1970, and the big question for 1971. The fungus disease has caused damage in the billions of dollars. It started in Florida and the Gulf states. It is spread by wind currents. The loss has been greater
in the South than in Indiana, and Indiana's greatest loss was in the southern part of the state. Dr. Jenkins thought that by 1972, with the measures being taken, the corn crop in Indiana could be back to normal.
In
May 1971, members with 100 per cent attendance for 1970-1971, and months of continuous attendance were: Bain 50, Eth Baugh 203, Ellis 76, Engeler 74, Gibson 123, Y.B. Hall 146, Hostetter 198, Hudlow 34, Irvine 14, K.
Kettelhut 54, Lane 116, Messing 77, Porsch 34, Jim Smith 40, Wm. Smith 86, Steele 25, Taylor 77, Verplank 63, Williams 201, Ev Wright 203, Yegerlehner 22.
In 1971, world events included greater communication between
United States and Soviet Russia, and between United States and China. Red China was admitted to the United Nations on October 25, 1971.
