On the evening of July 3, 1945, a Rotary family picnic ushered in the activities of the Kent club for the year 1945-46, when Harry Longcoy was President. Upon the invitation of Martin Davey, the event took place at the Davey Farm located a short distance west of Twin Lakes. For the occasion Martin provided a large tent which had been erected on a knoll overlooking Lake Martin and which gave an ideal setting for serving the tureen supper enjoyed by Rotarians, Rotary Anns and their children. An abundance of roasted peanuts and soft drinks were provided by the host.President Longcoy, at the suggestion of Past President Art Perry, created a new office, that of librarian. The duty of the librarian was to collect information and data relative to the activities of Rotary in Kent and that the information may be used for a continuous history of the club.
Looking forward to the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the Rotary Club of Kent, President Harry appointed a special committee to plan for the historic event. The committee was composed of Arthur Babbitt, the newly appointed Librarian as honorary chairman and Jim Greene, acting chairman, along with a suitable committee.
That Anniversary history will be repeated this year!
Jim Myers
Looking forward to the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the Rotary Club of Kent, President Harry appointed a special committee to plan for the historic event. The committee was composed of Arthur Babbitt, the newly appointed Librarian as honorary chairman and Jim Greene, acting chairman, along with a suitable committee.
That Anniversary history will be repeated this year!
Jim Myers
