Los Banos Rotary Club History
District Assembly

Several members of the Los Banos Rotary Club and their wives were in Monterey over the weekend, attending an Assembly of Rotary District 106, which includes 51 clubs from Stockton to Ventura. Headed by President-elect R. Lindemann Sr.' and wife, the local group included Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Alden, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lorensen and daughter Pat, and Newt Olsen.

The Assembly opened Sunday morning and continued through Tuesday afternoon, with all business sessions held at the large U.S.O. hall in Monterey.

Lindeman said that the assembly was one of the finest ever held in the district, with emphasis on the four divisions of Rotary Service-club service, community service, vocational service and international service. Most of the delegates attending agreed that the highlight address of the meeting was a talk by Tully Knowles, on International Service. Knowles, retired president of the College of the Pacific at Stockton, stressed the importance of Rotary in today's complicated International relationships, and the importance of Rotary fellowship throughout the world in fostering goodwill and understanding among all peoples. Knowles said there is two distinct worlds today, which may be simply classified and identified as being with or without Rotary. Countries whose theories and government are opposed to Rotary principles of understanding and good will compose today's threat to worldwide peace.

While the men folks were attending the business sessions, the ladies were royally entertained by the host group, and all were taken on tours covering historical points of interest on the Monterey peninsulas. Highlight of the social program was a dinner dance Monday evening at the Casa Munras Hotel.

June 24, 1947

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