Presiding – Jim Smith

Attendance – 71

Invocation – Rick Swaim

Greeters – George Brennan and Karen Erba

Guests – Jason Pogue, Erin Long

Announcements –

• Shari announced the judges for the essay contest
• Possible increase in Club dues
• Quiz Bowl – March 15
• Oratorical Contest – March 27th, 1:00 pm Old Courtroom, Kosciusko County Courthouse.
  NOTE: COUNTY EMPLOYEE NEEDED TO OBTAIN KEY.. Call Jeff Owens 574.527.1387

Birthdays – Adam Heckaman (13th), Tracy Furnivall (15th), Jody Claypool (15th), John Kirkpatrick (17th), Kris Shipley (17th), Bret Wolf (19th) and Judge Karin McGrath (19th)

50/50 – $38.00 to Jeff Owens

Check Presentation – $250 to WCHS Theatre Department

Sergeants at Arms – Anyone wearing a shirt promoting their team or business was fined $1.00 by Everet Nifong. Tony Cirillo read portions of a 1995 Octibullit, highlighting members from the past and their involvements with the Club.

Program – Chris May with Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame –

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle celebrates the proud heritage of basketball in our state from its origins in the 1890s to the current season.

A visit to our 14,000 square foot museum features not only the men, women, and teams that have brought recognition to themselves, their communities and schools, but a number of interactive exhibits that will bring you closer to the action of Indiana high school basketball!

Our courtyard contains more than 6,000 engraved bricks with the names of the teams, coaches, players, and others who have been a part of “Indiana’s Game.” The bricks are arranged in the shape of the state of Indiana. Also take note of the flags representing teams who have had recent postseason success.

Next week’s Program – Ann Torpy with Kosciusko County Government on Voting Centers

Positive quote – “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal” ~ Lou Holtz