A Solution for the Winter Blahs

Posted by Wayne Harper

on Feb 08, 2012

One day in the fall of 1900, Paul P. Harris met attorney Bob Frank for dinner in a well-off neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago. They took a walk around the area and stopped at shops along the way. Harris was impressed

by how Frank had made friends with many of the shopkeepers.

Since moving to Chicago to set up his law practice, Harris had not encountered the kind of camaraderie that Frank enjoyed with his fellow businessmen. He wondered whether there was a way to channel and expand this type of fellowship, which reminded him of the New England town where he'd grown up.

Eventually, Harris persuaded other local businessmen to meet and discuss forming a club for commercial trade, community, and fellowship. His vision laid the foundation for the Rotary of today.

Look for the "rest of the story" beginning Feb. 16th for 5 days

FEBRUARY 23rd

PAUL HARRIS DINNER

6:00 pm FOR 6:30 pm

ST. ANN'S HALL - WESTCOCK

$15 - HIP-O-BEEF

INDUCTION CEREMONEY

4 NEW MEMBERS WILL BE INDUCTED

JOSH CORMIER

MARITA WEBB

SUSAN FISHER

DAVID MACKELLAR

Spouses, family and friends are most welcome. Payment by February 16th would be appreciated. Tickets may be picked up at the door for those reserving in advance. Call Barb Jardine @ 536-2329 or Sue Purdy @ 536-3372 for reservations. Payment by cash, cheque, VISA or M/C

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR MORNING MEETING ON THE 23rd