July 1, 1964 - June 30 1965

President: Jim Welch, Jr.
Vice Pres: "Slim" Matthews
Secretary: Larry Handy
Apple Seed: Larry Handy District Governor: Victor J. Bouillon, Ellensburg, WA.

Attendance: 94.18%
New Members: 18
Members Lost: 16
Members end of the year: 161

This Rotary year was characterized by the outstanding activity of a very large percentage of the committees. This produced much participation by individuals. One of the most outstanding jobs done was by E. O. Allen and his International Committee who entertained Allen Hazeltine of New Lynne, New Zealand, Charles Smith, Past District Governor from Gisborne, New Zealand, and Don Stafford of Rotarura, New Zealand. The highlight of the year was the program and visit of the foreign students. This group came as house guests and guests of the club. Their visit sparked the interest and imagination of all...a most interesting and friendly group of young people. Another committee whose members were very active in their yellow coats was the Fellowship Committee under the leadership of Vernon Neel.

A highly professional Apple Blossom Festival Coronation was produced by a Rotary committee under the most capable leadership of Ed Cadman.

Rotary International Foundation Committee, with Les Lewis as chairman, nominated two candidates for a Rotary Fellowship but neither was chosen. With almost 100% club participation, the Ways and Means Committee under chairman John Warnock put on a suit sale which was a huge success, producing nearly $1,800 net which was turned over to the Club to be spent on youth activities. Perhaps the most difficult assignment of the year was that given to Jack Maguire as Chairman of the Program Committee. Most outstanding results were turned in by Jack and his committee.

On the lighter, but just as important, side the Social and Recreational Committee led by Tom O'Brien had two outstanding social functions which included Rotary Anns. One was held in the Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, the other in the Cascadian Hotel. Both functions were enjoyed by all who attended.

Joe Wood, assisted by Larry Handy, produced our Apple Seed which was acclaimed by one and all as an outstanding bulletin.

Many feel that the Rotary Information Committee has had more to do with maintaining the Club at its high level than any other group within the club. The primary responsibility of this committee has been the indoctrination of new members prior to their becoming members. Led by Len Wooton, the committee did a most thorough job helping to produce better new Rotarians. The Classification Committee under Ross Heminger and the Membership Committee under Don Kirby processed sixteen new members.

The Wenatchee Rotary Foundation, led by Jack Crowl, worked long and diligently assisting the needy through funds donated by numerous Rotarians. This group has no rules to go by, just helps those who need it. They award scholarships, furnish children with clothes, medicine, food, shelter...almost anything you can name. All of the schools have the name and address of the chairman and are encouraged to call for assistance whenever needed.

We can truly say that the 1964-65 Rotary year was a huge success.