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Rotary Club of Jacksonville continues its centennial celebration
Rotary Club of Jacksonville member Michael Fisher and club President Howard Dale. Fisher’s father, Prim, was president of the club 50 years ago when the organization celebrated its golden anniversary.
Rotary Club of Jacksonville past President Frances Bartlett Kinne (center) and Lyn and Bob Turknett, co-directors of the Davis Leadership Center at Jacksonville University.
Jacksonville Children’s Commission Executive Director Linda Lanier was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship by Dale. Lanier, who said she is retiring from the commission in 10 days, has been a Rotarian for 14 years.
Fred Woolverton joined the Rotary Club of Jacksonville in June 1962.
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville, often referred to as “Downtown Rotary,” is continuing its celebration of the club’s 100th year.
Founded Feb. 13, 1912, at the Windsor Hotel at Hemming Park, the club has more than 300 members and meets weekly for lunch at the Omni Hotel. Club President Howard Dale said even though the anniversary date has passed, the club will continue to mark its centennial year with projects and activities. He said a ceremony is planned to commemorate the club’s contribution of the statue in Memorial Park in Riverside and there are plans for a centennial time capsule. “This has been a special year,” he said. “We still have plenty of time to tell our story.” The club published a book detailing its first 100 years which is available to Rotarians throughout District 6970. Dale said the story of the club’s first 50 years was researched and written by the club’s president in 1962, Prim Fisher. His son, Michael, is a member of the club. On Monday, Dale presented Fisher his father’s Rotary record file. Fisher said his father was the 39th CPA in Florida and became a member of Rotary in 1926. He read an excerpt from the club’s history from its 50th year and its golden anniversary gala in February 1962. Fisher said the club had the celebration at the George Washington Hotel, with entertainment provided by the Woody Herman Orchestra and the “Harmonicats” harmonica quartet. The proceeds from the evening, $10,500, were donated to a local charity, Fisher said. “This club is about service above self and about fellowship. We want to be the best at both,” said Dale.
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Tuesday, Feb. 28
Downtown Walking Tour 10 a.m. The Landing Info: adlibtours.com Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 7:30 p.m. Times-Union Center Info: jaxevents.com Wednesday, Feb. 29 “Marsupial Madness” 2:30 p.m. Museum of Science & History Info: themosh.org Real$ense Prosperity Campaign Tax Preparation Assistance 4-7 p.m. Main Library Room 124 Info: 630-2665 Thursday, March 1 Panel Discussion: “In Sequence: Pop Art, Comic Books and the High Art of Roy Lichtenstein” 7 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art Info: mocajacksonville.org Friday, March 2 Farmers and Art Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Landing Info: 353-1188 The Harlem Globetrotters 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Arena Info: jaxevents.com 5 x 7 9 p.m. Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub Info: 353-1188 Saturday, March 3 Mayor’s Walk for Senior Wellness 9 a.m. Metropolitan Park Info: 630-CITY Riverside Arts Market: Opening Day 2012 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Northbank Riverwalk Artists Square Info: riversideartsmarket.com 4th Annual “Trail of Tails” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Landing Info: jaxhumane.org Jacksonville Sharks vs. New Orleans Voo Doo 12:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Arena Info: jaxevents.com Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 7:00 p.m. EverBank Field Info: jaxevents.com Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra: “Ballroom with a Twist” 8 p.m. Times-Union Center Info: jaxsymphony.org Lisa and the Mad Hatters 8 p.m. The Landing Info: jacksonvillelanding.com Sunday, March 4 Bank of America Family Free Day Noon-4 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art Info: mocajacksonville.org |
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