1961-1970
- 1962-Due to population increase, the Boys' Brigade almost placed a limit on membership of eight hundred people. To enforce this, only one-hundred and fifty sixth graders would be accepted each fall. The new schedule, which entailed a forty minute auditorium session followed by a forty minute physical activity session and finally a forty minute group room session, was run on a staggered basis and allowed for many more boys to be accommodated. This system is still used today and is the reason why the quota was never implemented.
- 1963-The Brigade was fully functional four nights a week as well as many weekends. Three vital individuals that helped the Brigade to run efficiently were Allan Harding, Larry Button, and Glen Allen. All of these men joined the staff of the Neenah-Menasha Brigade and were members for several years. With their work and dedication, the Brigade continued to grow and prosper.
- 1960- Telephone service installed at Onaway
- 1964- Emergency generator installed at Onaway
- August 30,1966-The Boys' Brigade became the official owner of Onaway Island after Synod sold the island for $1.
- 1968-In need of more space for the growing amount of Brigaders, Mr. D.K. Brown bought the corner lot from the Standard Oil Company. The lot was 60' by 108' and cost $20,000. To fund this massive project the board authorized a fundraising campaign. It took place between March 1-July 1, 1969 with Joe Sensenbrenner as general chairman. Major donors of $50,000 and over were S.F. Shattuck, Arthur Croxson, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Neenah Foundry Co., and "Anonymous". Dave Jones was the head of the building committee, which consisted of Art Croxson, Karl Oberreich, Jack Bylow, and Jack Casper. Shattuck, Siewert and Associates were chosen to design the addition.
- 1970-The addition was finished for the 1970-71 Brigade year. Offices, a leader room, game room, auditorium, group rooms, a third floor with hobby club rooms, an expanded basement with metal/woodworking shops, and rifle range were the major additions to the new Brigade building.
Works Cited:
*Angermeyer, Howard, Jack Casper, James Keating, Jr., William Mattes, Jack Neubauer, Nate Wauda, and Don Weber. The First 100 Years... Boys' & Girls'
Brigade of Neenah-Menasha. Neenah, Wisconsin: n.p., 1999. Print.
Photo Credit: Morgan Hesselman
*Angermeyer, Howard, Jack Casper, James Keating, Jr., William Mattes, Jack Neubauer, Nate Wauda, and Don Weber. The First 100 Years... Boys' & Girls'
Brigade of Neenah-Menasha. Neenah, Wisconsin: n.p., 1999. Print.
Photo Credit: Morgan Hesselman