On September 13, 1967, Don Miller, shown at right, of Morrison, IL, attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later, Rotary members had the pleasure of honoring him on his Golden Anniversary.
President Dr. Brad Yacklich, left, went to Odell Public Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days gone by. Miller was a big part of the memories of many of those years. He has assumed the role of honorary Song Leader, and he does his best to lead us to sing “Happy Birthday” to all of our Rotarians on their big day.
Miller recalled a year where he had to step into the Presidency due to an unexpected vacancy. He finished that year and then served the next.
We honor Don Miller, who began teaching in Morrison back in the early 1950’s. He said he recently had gotten out of the Air Force and took the place of a teacher who was drafted into the military.
Don has had a career in acting in many plays in the Morrison area. One included “Fiddler on the Roof,” when he had to grow a beard to play the part of a rabbi.
We wish Miller many more years with our club. Fellow Rotarian Gary Steinert said it best, “Don has been a role model and a mentor to so many.”
Congratulations, Don Miller, on your 50th Anniversary with the Morrison Rotary Club!