November Secretary's report reviewed and approved.
 

Treasurers  report reviewed, discussed and approved
  a.. Current checking balance: $737
  b.. +8 new members - total = 49
Scholarship Report
  a.. Info out to the schools.  Looking for someone to interface with Mayo this year.    This is the same as last month - still looking for a volunteer to be the Mayo High School contact.

UW Sports 2002
  a.. 4 people at McMurphy's for the Badger Gopher game on 11/23
  b.. 78,000 in Madison - AND a victory
  c.. Alamo Bowl on 12/28 is the next game - be sure to enjoy the Holidays and cheer on the Badgers
Volunteer Programs
  a.. Christmas Anonymous - Food packing. 12/9 and 12/10 at Christ United Methodist Church - 6:30 to 9 PM.  approx 18 signed up.  A note will be going out to all as a reminder. Thanks for Volunteering.
  b.. Christmas Anonymous Gift Escorts.  12/14 at Christ United Methodist Church - more volunteers would be welcome - contact Gerry Meyer if interested
  c.. Basketball roster program at the local High Schools - John Boray is looking for volunteers.  Will try to cover on a week by week basis.
  d.. KidsFest -  date is Sunday Feb 9th 2003.  10:30 AM to 4 PM.  Terry Schardt has all the key Sno-Kone parts reserved - volunteers need here as well - this is really a fun day if you have not taken part in the process.  Please consider signing up.
Founders Day
  a.. No date set yet but HEADS UP - our speaker is Ron Jetter, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach.  Much more on this event later.
Club Publicity
  a.. Next Newsletter will be in January - items for the newsletter are due in early January
  b.. Rochester Badger Webmaster - Dave has added an Alumni Club meeting picture out there - check it out
Business - old, new, and otherwise
  a.. Big 10 Social - no report
  b.. Wine tasting - tentatively set for 2/8, more details next month
  c.. UW Marching Band Concert in Rochester - JM is considering - maybe maybe
  d.. UW Band Concert in MADISON - excellent opportunity to absorb some delicious entertainment - tickets anyone???.  Will need desired numbers in early January.  Start planning.

Next Meeting - January 9th at Whistle Binkies at 7 PM.  Please join the group for beer and excellent popcorn.

Have a Great Holidays everyone!!!
 

Chuck - what more can you ask for - 2 months in a row

Steve Brown for Chuck West