Dolph Shaner - Joplin Rotary Club
Shaner was one of the founders of Joplin's Rotary Club in 1915. He worked as the club's secretary for many years and continued to be involved in the club afterwards. On this page are letters from the club, letters relating to Shaner's secretary work, and creative writing Shaner performed relating to the Rotary club.
Letter written by Shaner reminding his fellow Rotarians to attend the meeting to elect directors and to adopt/reject by-laws. The letter also includes his resignation as secretary and his words of wisdom about the secretary position of the club.
Letter written by Shaner reminding his fellow Rotarians to attend the meeting to elect directors and to adopt/reject by-laws. The letter also includes his resignation as secretary and his words of wisdom about the secretary position of the club.
Shaner’s humorous proposal to create a rating system for speakers as well as fees and fines to improve the quality of speeches given at rotary meetings.
Shaner’s humorous rotary proposal on creating a rating system for speakers as well as fees and fines to improve the quality of speeches given at rotary meetings.
The rotary club held a theme song contest, the top six places are listed with cash prizes for the top three. The songs are to be sung at each meeting until an upcoming conference in Joplin.
Shaner’s entry to Rotary’s 1923 theme song contest. He won fifth place.
Shaner's humorous evaluation of the name roster of the rotary club. Including who is related to who, the origin of names, and patterns seen within the roster.
Shaner's humorous evaluation of the name roster of the rotary club. Including who is related to who, the origin of names, and patterns seen within the roster.
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