The Rotarian man going to a party 100 years ago would be wearing a cutaway frock coat, wide pants, and a high-colored shirt with a bow tie. For the feet? Spats, of course. His lady friend would be enjoying the loose, soft lines of a dress without a corset (free at last!), in the brighter colors and lighter fabrics of 1916.
This Friday night our fashion will be quite different from that of 100 years ago, but underneath we won’t be that much different from the first Great Falls Rotarians: people gathered together to celebrate friendships forged in service above self.
In 100 years, we’ve accomplished much as a club. Friday night we celebrate our achievements, yes, but we also celebrate each other. We will have guests from Butte, from Helena, and from Canada, scrumptious food and distinguished speakers. Can’t wait to see YOU there!
This Week at Rotary
Did we mention that there's a big party on Friday? Besides that, this week features:
Our luncheon speaker will be fellow Rotarian Amy Beames, who will brief us on the recent decision to establish a college for osteopathhic medicine in Boise and how that affects Great Falls.
Prior to the meeting (11:15), those interested in helping with the big party on Friday will meet at the country club for final planning purposes.
Our board of directors will hold its monthly board meeting as usual at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at L'Heureux Page Warner.
Last Week at Rotary
Last week Bill Harp and Gordon Rubard did the honors as we once again recognized the achievements of this year's Eagle Scouts. The upstairs dining room was packed with Scouts, parents, and Rotarians. An inspirational event - as usual!
Rotarians ... Mingle!
Rotarians had a great time last week at the Celtic Cowboy, where we combined our end-of-the-month social with a social event of Connect Great Falls, the young professionals group in our community. There were lots of Rotarians, lots of engaging young people, lots of interesting brews and an array of tasty hors d'oeuvres made for a delightful event.
Pictured here is the sartorially splendid attorney, Keith Tokerud, chatting with a young professional woman. Behind him is another attorney-Rotarian Daniel Bruni, a young professional himself. They were just two of the many Rotarians seeing out February in a vibrant way.
Milestones
It's a big week for Rotary birthdays! Tomorrow John Goodnow celebrates what we figure is his 16th birthday. (You read right: eternal youth is one of the benefits of having a leap-year birthday!) Other birthdays this week include Carey Gray on March 2, Michael Bowman on March 3, and Dave Crum and Lacey Gallagher on March 5. Best wishes to you all for another great year of life!
Celebrating 100 years of existence as a chartered club on Tuesday, March 1, is Great Falls Rotary Club!
Weekly Wisdom on Rotary from Rotary Presidents
The vision of Rotary is to harness the great power of friendship to help do the world’s work. (1910)
If this Rotary of ours is destined to be more than a mere passing thing, it will be because you and I have learned the importance of bearing with each other’s infirmities, the value of toleration. (1911)
Friendship is a natural and willing servant. There is no reason why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do its part in the world’s work. (1912)
What constitutes a successful man? He must possess these qualifications: honesty, ability, initiative, enthusiasm, tact and sincerity. (1913)
Rotary is Fellowship. Real Fellowship is frank, spontaneous, full of warmth, and if you want to gauge its depth you will find that it is the difference between “Mister” and “Bill” — “Reverend” and “Jack.” (1914)
Rotarians had a great time last week at the Celtic Cowboy, where we combined our end-of-the-month social with a social event of Connect Great Falls, the young professionals group in our community. There were lots of Rotarians, lots of engaging young people, lots of interesting brews and an array of tasty hors d'oeuvres made for a delightful event.
