PRESIDENT JOHN'S "Thank you for caring a whole awful lot" plaque went to DAVE LANDGREBE for his many years of service to the club, including bringing us into the age of technology. Congratulations!
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| PRESIDENT JOHN asked us to keep the following in our thoughts and prayers: BOB BROCK, JIM SMITH, ROY WHISTLER, BUD BAUGH, DAVE FILMER who had back surgery today. |
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| WELCOME NEW MEMBER: |
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PHIL KLINGER introduced Dan Berger, who lives with his wife, Kelly, at 2309 Wigeon Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905, phone 449-9824. He is Senior Pastor of 1st United Methodist Church, 1700 St. Rd. 26 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906, phone 743-1285. |
PROGRAM:
ROB GALBRAITH introduced Jay Gephart, who is the 5th head of Purdue Bands after serving 13 years on the band faculty. Jay gave us a snapshot of statistics regarding student majors and grades. He then reviewed the history of the Band, which started in 1886 with five members in the Army Training Corp. The band remained a military band until 1954 when Al Wright transformed the program, overseeing tremendous growth. There are now 700 students in the band program - 340 in the All American Marching Band - with five full time faculty members offering academic courses. |
The Golden Girl, Meghan Lamontagne, spoke to us about her experience as a twirler and University Amdassador. She is excited about performing at the upcoming Colts/Patriots Game and at the Olympics in Beijing this summer. |
| GUESTS:
Jen Bushore, guest of CHASE SLAUGHTER; Renee Mullen, guest of Jeanne Norberg; Jim Wallin, guest of AL CHISCON. |
| THANKS TO THOSE WHO HELP WITH MEETING FUNCTIONS: Money Collectors: MARTHA CHISCON and PAUL POST; Greeter: ARVID OLSON; Invocation: DENNIS WEIDENAAR; Piano: RAY PEETERS: Song Leader: CORKY MITCHELL; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER. PRESIDENT JOHN'S THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
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