3/31/2023 0 Comments Club reminisce![]() Don hated that decision and so did the members of the Teen Quest Club. After twenty years, in 1969, the Quest Club shut their doors. Young men weren’t as interested in belonging to a social club in the mid to late 1960’s. Over time, recruitment efforts became more challenging for the Quest Club organization. We salute and honor these 58 men as leaders in our community, and as a symbol for hope for generations to come. permanently closed as the Quest Clubhouse. It was a difficult time, and gradually the brotherhood of men saw the decline in membership, and in 1969 the doors at 1737 Sixth St. ![]() There was a marked, accelerated increase in the involvement of the democratic process and election activities by the men of the Quest Club, but tensions were felt citywide. The turbulent times of the 1960’s was prevalent across the country, and Beloit was no exception. Many wonderful memories were made because of the dedication and love from Mr. A safe, wholesome environment with chaperoned activities were the benchmarks of the outings. Their efforts are also applauded and appreciated.ĭances and Celebrations for the teenagers were a special focus for the Quest Club men and their wives. The Q-ettes formed an auxiliary club and proudly worked with their spouses to better the lives of the Beloit community over the decades. The wives of the Quest Club Men were also deeply concerned and involved in issues across the spectrum. Immediately the men began to share their edifice with other groups who sought a private place for meetings these included organizations from Rockford and Milwaukee. ![]() The Brotherhood had a plan to buy land, and to build their clubhouse! On Apthe parcel was purchased and on December 9, 1951, 1737 Sixth St. These included a Brotherhood Banquet with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, a first scholarship awarded to a deserving student (Loretta McKnight), a partnership with Beloit College to survey the rate of juvenile delinquency in the Beloit community at large & subsequent methods to eradicate it, outings sponsored for local schools, & donations for membership to two boys at the Y.M.C.A. William Reneau, presided over the formation of the by-laws and the constitution, and the beginning of their passion ensued.īy the end of their first year the membership had grown to 31, and the men were involved in various pursuits. The novice club’s mantra became “handle everything with integrity” based upon Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks with integrity walks securely.” Armed with The Word and Robert’s Rules of Order, the First President Mr. Ambrose Gordon suggested the name QUEST CLUB it was readily accepted and became reality. A group of 19 young Negro men met to discuss the need to “seek and find” ways to obtain full opportunity for social and civic advancement within the Negro Community. It all begin on January 16, 1949, at the home of Charles Hobson in Beloit, WI.
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