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History
The Compass Club
had its beginnings back in 1951 when three
prominent local businessmen, Jack Carson,
Stanley Curtis, and William F. Webb, met at
lunchtime in Downtown Toledo to discuss
religious and spiritual topics. Their intent was
shown in the motto which they adopted, “He who
seeketh not direction, is already lost.” They
later enlarged upon the idea by inviting guest
speakers to address the group. Several months
later a second group was started, and by the end
of 1954 seven groups were meeting. Today the
club has a membership of about 400 and still
invites participation by people of all walks of
life and beliefs.
The original
founders would be surprised at the growth and
changes in the organization. From its all male
beginnings, the club is now composed of many
women and couples. Members can be seen arriving
as early as possible to meet with their friends
and get ready for the day’s “nuggets of
knowledge.” Travel slides and films have
stimulated the “travel bug.” Many members
return with their pictures from worldwide trips,
which they then present as a program. From time
to time, day trips are arranged where members
can enjoy an outing as well as have an
opportunity to become better acquainted. |
Official
Compass Club Prayer
We thank Thee, O
Lord, for the fellowship and inspiration we
receive at each meeting of the Compass Club;
Favor us with Thy
guidance and Thy direction in our daily lives;
Give us wisdom
that we may understand and appreciate each
other;
Give us humility
that we may respect and love each other;
Give us the power
to help each other to a fuller life, that
together we may build a better world, in Thy
design, for all mankind.
Amen. |
