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 sample documents and records from 1970 to 1979. The Club's 50th Anniversary was celebrated in 1971.

Planning the Celebration of the Club's 50th Anniversary (1971-1972) - page 1
Planning the Celebration of the Club's 50th Anniversary (1971-1972) - page 2
Dress Code Letter for 50th Anniversary Celebration at Cumberland College (1971-1972).

Golden Anniversary Flyer (1971-1972).
Lebanon Democrat article regarding the Club's 50th Anniversary. See below as well.






April 1973, Special Citation for Sam Bone (1972-1973)
June 22, 1976 Cedar Log - front
June 22, 1976 Cedar Log - inside
June 22, 1976 Cedar Log - rear
February 21, 1978 Cedar Log - front
February 21, 1978 Cedar Log - inside
February 21, 1978 Cedar Log - rear
1979 Annual Ladies Night (1978-1979) - front
1979 Annual Ladies Night (1978-1979) - inside
1979 Annual Ladies Night (1978-1979) - rear


March 5, 1980 Wilson World article (1979-1980)
1980 Annual Ladies Night (1979-1980) - front
1980 Annual Ladies Night (1979-1980) - inside
1980 Annual Ladies Night (1979-1980) - rear