About Our Club
Club Facts and Tidbits
Date Chartered: May 19, 1925
Club Number: 2157
Sponsor Club: Faribault
Clubs Sponsored: Lakeville, Cannon Valley Rotaract
Current Members: 146
Charter Members: 24
Charter President: Frank L. Clark
Bulletin: College City Cogwheel
Year Started: 1930
First Editor: N/A
Current Editor: John Thwing
Foundation/Paul Harris Fellows: In 1995 we had 23 Paul Harris Fellows (PHFs) and 5 sustaining members. A combination of the club’s new commitment to service and a dedicated Rotarian, Robert Will, who took charge of this program, led to substantial growth. In 2023 we had 77 Paul Harris Fellows (PHF); 119 former member PHF; 88 honorary PHF; and 13 members contributing toward their PHF for a total of 297 participants. The club has donated over $439,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Learn more about Paul Harris Fellows.
District/International Officers: Leal Headley, District Governor, 1932; Barbara Will, Assistant Governor, 1994-95; Mark Cashman, Assistant District Governor, 2007-2010; Rick Esse, Assistant District Governor, 2010-2013; Robert Bierman, Assistant District Governor, 2013-2018; Jean Wakely, Assistant District Governor, 2018-2021.
Rotary Awards: Robert Will, Rotary Foundation, District Service Award, 1995; Jim Pokorney, Brett Reese, CAC DSA, 2004; Rick Estenson, Brett Reese, CAC DSA, 2005; Charlie Cogan – Touching Hearts Award 2006.
Historical Highlights: Our first woman member, Chris Hager, was accepted in 1988. Our first woman president, Barbara Will, held office in 1993-94.