Rotary Club of Lebanon

Lebanon Rotary was chartered as Club Number 1042, on December 28, 1921. It was the first civic club organized to serve our community. Many others have followed.

That December, 23 Lebanon businessmen decided to invest their time and talents to create a local Rotary Club. They followed the lead of Dr. James Robert Bone and became charter members. Six of them would eventually serve as President of the club.

The club was, and is, motivated and guided by the international charge, “Service above self. He profits most who serves best.”

Below are samples of documents and records from 1950 to 1959.

Lebanon Democrat article regarding Lebanon Rotary's history of service (December 1921 - December 1950).

Annual Ladies Night (1950-1951). Accompaniment by Miss Gloria Jennings, club pianist.

The 1953 Annual "RotaryAnn Night" at the Chamber of Commerce Hall in the Arcade (1952-1953).

December 28, 1954 Cedar Log

Annual Ladies Night at the Lebanon Golf and Country Club (1955-1956).

Annual Ladies Night at the Lebanon Golf and Country Club (1955-1956) - continued

Annual Ladies Night at the Lebanon Golf and Country Club (1955-1956) - (members recognized in this photo include Hoyal Johnson, Dr. R.D. Wilkinson, Aflred Adams, Charles Loyd, Bill Regen)

March 27, 1956 recognition of perfect attendance (from the left, H.M. Byars, President, members John Martin, Dr. R.D. Wilkinson and Sam S. Bone) (1955-1956).

The March 1956 Edition of "The Rotarian" magazine showcased 66 Rotarians from various clubs who had 15 ormore years of perfect attendance. Highlighted in yellow are two of our own: Dr. R.D. Wilksinson and Sam S. Bone.

Distinguished Service Award presented to Sam Bone on July 17, 1956 for 23 years of perfect attendance.

September 8, 1959 Cedar Log - page 1

September 8, 1959 Cedar Log - page 2