The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-10-29


threw the assemblage into con-
sternation by announcing that,
in effect, due TO the members
having suddenly acquired unac-
countable habits of punctuality,
the fines and forfeitures fund
was languishing, and that steps
would be taken to fatten up the
kitty. One man at each table was
to rise and give the names of all
his messmates, and pay a fine of
one dime for each miscue. Every
one but the selected victims had
a very good time, and the SER
geant-at-arms made a very good
collection.
Sebastian Cabrera introduced as
his guest, Captain R. F. Slingluff,
u. S. NJ. c., who has come to re-
side in Key West, and Rev. Shuler
Peele introduced Fred T. Barnett,
OF Lakeland, Fla.
The program of the meeting
was in charge of Rev. John c.
Gekeler, chairman of the Com
munity Service Committee, who
developed the thesis that Rotarians
are bound to be active in the
service of the community in which
they live, and that mankind is di-
vided into two classes, Lifters and
Learners. Calling upon Rotarian
William V. Little, he delivered an
address during the session.
President Taylor recalled Dis
triet Governor Horizons suggestion
that Key West should provide
some means of recreation for visi-
tors and that the shuttle board
court at many Florida cities was
a popular institution. Motion was
promptly made and carried that
la committee be appointed to pro-
vide this sport in Key West. Talk
Of ways and means speedily re-
solved itself into action with DR..
William r. Warren offering to
pay for the cement. William L.
Bates agreed to provide the paint,
Sebastian Cabrera the playing
equipment and Dir. James PARA
more $1,000 for incidentals. 1t
John Faigle offered the loan of
necessary tools end there was a
strong sentiment that the history
of Bayfront Park might be re-
peated, when under the leadership
of Commodore Crosley, Rotarians
cleared the land and Rotary AIMS
dealt out rations to sustain their
mighty efforts.
The committee to complete ar
rangements consists of 1t. John
Faigle, chairman; Lee Pierce, Ben
D. Trevor and w. w. Demeritt.
So it is ordinained. said Ro-
.tarians, that Key West adds to
the hospitality that it offers to its
guests.
The following is a part of the
address that was delivered by Mr..
Little:
Il feel that it is rather pre-
sumptuous of one who has so re-
Gently come into Rotary to at
tempt to tell so many Veteran
Rotarians all about the privileges
of Rotary membership, and if !
seem TO go too far. ! shall expect
President Charlie to do the Major
Bowes act with his gong there.
There is little that l can tell
you that you do not already know.
However, it seems that we all
need to be reminded of much that
we know is true, Our churches
and newspapers are doing it, so
feel that I may be permitted to
do likewise. and if you win con-
slider that | am not telling you
but reminding you of the priv
ileges of Rotary membership, per.
haps may be able to get through
without hearing from Major
Bowes. here.
these privileges may be di-
vided into three main groups. Per-
sonal Privileges, Business Priv
ileges and Civic Privileges.
CLOSELY associated in my mind
with the word Privilege is also
the word Benefit. and this tail
win really be on the Privileges
and Benefits Of Rotary member
ship.
personal Privileges, 1 believe
that one Of the gratest personal
privileges Is that Of attending
these weekly meetings.
Oath ef allegiance and salute
to the flag. II Is good to be re
minded each week that we have
a flag 10 salute. and what Il
stands for. Il Is also good q
be reminded Of the meaning o.
the song. America. which ~
sing. following the cath OF ale
glance. That Is one Of the priv.
ileges Of Rotary memhershiF
which we shonld value. FOR IL Il
were not for these meetings