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 documents and records from 1921 to 1929, the first decade of the new club’s existence.
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1921 Charter Members |
The Four Way Test | ![]() |
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1991 article about beginning in 1921 top half |
21 Jan, 1929 letter about the fire | ![]() |
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application for duplicate charter |
Dr. Bone Membership Application Card | ![]() |
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Boy Scouts of America 1928 Troop Charter |
Highlights of Rotary Club pg 1 | ![]() |
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Highlights of Rotary Club pg 2 |