| Members of the Compass Club gather each week
at several different locations throughout the Toledo, Ohio area. They meet not only to
enjoy meals together, but to share opinions and hear about new ideas in business, travel,
health, education, and religion.
 This unique non-profit organization, the only one
of its kind, might be considered a post-graduate course, but it’s not a stuffy
classroom. Anyone attending one of the meetings of this club will soon be aware that the
“students” are mentally alert retirees. They have a keen interest in the topic
under discussion, as evidenced by the spontaneous questions and lively discussions
following the speaker’s presentation. Members of the club believe that age is no
barrier to learning. The Compass Club motto sums up the club’s attitude:
Who seeketh not direction is already lost.
The Compass Club of Toledo
PO Box 111
Holland, Ohio 43528
Call 419 865-8848 for additional information
e-mail info@compassclubtoledo.com
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.
For more information call
or e-mail info@compassclubtoledo.com
CURRENT COMPASS CLUB
OFFICERS
President:
Claudia Trombla 419 865-4932
Co-1st Vice Presidents:
Louise Suchy 419 868-5333
Louise McVicker 419 877-5586
2nd Vice President:
Eldora Wagner 419 385-3332
Treasurer:
Ambrose Collette
Secretary:
Vickie Leeming
VP of Marketing:
Loren Frendt 419
865-8503
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