July 1, 1965 - June 30 1966

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President: "Slim" Mathews
Vice Pres: Jim Schrenghost
Secretary: Larry Handy
Apple Seed: Larry Handy District Governor: Ted Atkinson, Summerland, B.C.

Attendance: 93.82%
New Members: 18
Members Lost: 15
Members end of the year: 164

The Rotary International Convention in Atlantic City was attended by President Slim and his wife, Sally. Outgoing President Jim Welch danced into the Past President's Club at a special square dance party staged by the past presidents at his last meeting and a new Rotary year was under way.

Some outstanding programs were: July 15, Father Gabriel Gates, "Mission in the Far East;" August 5, Clyde Tipton, "Batelle NW Operation of Atomic Research Center;" February 17, Dr. Charles Wells, "World Affairs and World Problems;" and May 12, Francis Sedgwick-Jell, British Consulate, Seattle, "British-U. S. Relations."

Rotary Anns were our guests at a Christmas musical program Dec. 23 and again at the "Top Ten" Royalty meeting January 13. The Lions Club met with us for a joint meeting September 9 and the Kiwanis Club on December 16. Rotary met with the Lions Club at an "All Service Club" meeting May 6.

We celebrated our 45th anniversary at our Annual meeting on March 10 with a resumé of the club's history by Harvey Mills, Paul Scea, Ross Heminger and Fred Crollard.

"Golden Rules" were presented during the year to the following Rotarians for unusual service: Kirby Billingsley-Obtaining and introducing good programs, Ed Cadman-Apple Blossom Coronation ceremonies, Neil Farquhar-Service to community, James Funk-Providing good food for our luncheons, Dave Gellatly, Faithful service as our pianist, Dick Jones- Photographer, Historian, Committee work, Leo Lowe-International service, Bert Scott-Artistry in Apple Seed, Joe Wood-Outstanding service to YMCA.

A classification survey was completed in booklet form by the Classification Committee and presented to members at the October 21 meeting. At least part credit can be given to the survey for the large number of new member proposals that followed. The Classification, Membership and Rotary Information Committees under Don Phipps, Jack Crowl and Len Wooton worked diligently processing the proposals. New members inducted included four sons of Rotarians: Jim Goodfellow, Jr, Jim Wallace, Jr., Earl Foster and Gary Staples. Gary filled the classification of Apple Grower and eliminated our embarrassment over having this classification vacant.

By death we lost: G. H. "Harry" Whiteman, December 28, 1965, Charter member; Percy "Perc" Smith, November 20, 1965, entered Rotary 1954; Howard S. Wetherald, January 9, 1966, entered Rotary 1922; D. A. "Shine" Shiner, April 22, 1966, entered Rotary 1922.

At the May 12 meeting revised territorial limits were adopted and sent to Rotary International for approval. The revision established borderlines with our neighboring clubs of Chelan, Cashmere and East Wenatchee, and extends our territory north to include Entiat where we have hopes of sponsoring a club some time in the future.

Steve Grover, son of Jack Grover, won a ROTA award which was a month's trip to Mexico for a group of young businessmen sponsored by Districts 506 and 508.

Bill deGrasse and the Ways and Means Committee conducted a most successful suit sale resulting in a net profit of $2007. An outstanding Coronation Ceremony was provided during the Apple Blossom Festival week by Ed Cadman and his volunteer committee of over forty Rotarians.

Contributions were distributed as usual to various organizations including $1300 to Boy Scouts for camping equipment and $500 to the Little League for a sprinkler system.

Al Stojowski and the Fellowship Committee arranged for nine fireside meetings which were held in the homes of Rotarians during the week of February 14. The Interclub Committee arranged a meeting with Moses Lake November 10. On the program were Ed Cadman, speaker, Bill Steward, soloist, and Dave Gellatly, accompanist. Jack Harrington and the Social and Recreation Committee directed an All-Service-Club golf tournament June 18. Rotary tied with the Exchange Club after which Wayne Clough won the trophy for Rotary by defeating Pete Young of the Exchange Club in a "putt-off." The Rotary bowling team had a successful season missing the championship by only one pin, 3029 to 3028, in the play-off with the National Bank of Commerce team.

Necessary and much-appreciated humor was provided throughout the year by many members including Vernon Neel, Al Stojowski, Harry Hunter and his FUB Club, and Grant Mueller and Verne Kuske in their classification talks.

A delegation of 27 Rotarians and wives attended the district conference in Penticton May 20 to 22 and enjoyed the warm hospitality provided by the Summerland and Penticton clubs.

Rotarians continued their civic work. In the Chamber of Commerce were Gordon Chester, Manager; Milt Westerberg, President and Bill Bumps, vice President. The Wenatchee city government was headed by E. C. Schoeneman, Mayor, and Commissioners Ron Bird and harry Harn. Len Wooton was elected president of the NCW Council, Boy Scouts of American and President Slim received the Silver Beaver, Scouting's highest award. Chip Marshall was chairman of the advisory council of St. Anthony's Hospital and Jim Schrengohst was chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Deaconess Hospital.