UW Alumni Minutes for January 9th, 2003

 

December Secretary's report reviewed and approved.

 

Treasurers  report reviewed, discussed and approved

• Current checking balance: $752
• +8 new members - total = 51

Scholarship Report

• Info out to the schools.  Applications are due to the scholarship committee by 4/15 

 

UW Sports 2003

• UW vs. Indiana 2/15 at McMurphy's - Nothing to do - COME ON OUT!!! 

Volunteer Programs

• Basketball roster program at the local High Schools - John Boray is looking for volunteers.  Will try to cover on a week by week basis.
• KidsFest -  date is Sunday Feb 9th 2003.  10:30 AM to 4 PM.  Terry Schardt has all the key Sno-Kone parts reserved.  Terry could use a few additional volunteers.  This is a VERY worthwhile benefit for the Ronald McDonald House and the children it supports.  Please consider helping out.  Seeing all the little kids have a fun time and craving SNO-Kones (Brrrrrrr) - it is worth an hour or two.

Founders Day

• May 8th - mark you calendars - Comfort Inn.  Guest Speaker is Assistant Men's Basketball Coach,  Ron Jetter.  More on this event later.   

Club Publicity

• January Newsletter was put out - Thanks Gerry Meyer - nice job
• Rochester Badger Webmaster - Dave has added an Alumni Club meeting picture out there - check it out

Business - old, new, and otherwise

• Big 10 Social - no report
• Wine tasting - February 8, at the Boray's.  Give Jean or John a call if you are interested in attending.
• UW Marching Band Concert in Rochester - This is a BIG deal - Yes indeed they are coming to Rochester on Sunday, March 2nd for an afternoon concert.  The French Club is sponsoring as a fund raiser. JM Auditorium.  Call the Dosch's if you are interested.  Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
• UW Band Concert in MADISON - excellent opportunity to absorb some delicious entertainment.  Ticket numbers were due to Dave Dosch,  January 20.  Concert dates are 4/25-26

 

Next Meeting - February 6th at Whistle Binkies at 6:30 PM.  NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.  Please join the group for beer and excellent popcorn.

 

 

 

Chuck - what more can you ask for - 3 months in a row

 

Steve Brown for Chuck West