♦ There is a desperate need for backpack packers and distributors. With several regular volunteers out of town, help is needed to fill our obligation to the program. Please sign up to help.

♦ While we're talking about the Backpack Program, the keeper of accounts has stepped up to be the Club's treasurer beginning in July. We are in need of someone who enjoys numbers to step into the Backpack Accounting program. If you can help, please contact TIM LUZADER or JANE TURNER.

♦ Let's have fun at a Leap Year Party! MAZA Restaurant is the Place; 5:30 P.M. is the time. And the date is easy to figure out: Wednesday, February 29, 2012! Be sure to fill out a registration form. The cost is $30.00 per person. Ten Dollars of that $30.00 comes back to our club.

♦ Hey euchre players. Come to play at our house on Saturday, February 25th. Come by 6:30 pm, bringing your bottle of wine, and a munchie to share. I have some little sandwiches, guacamole & chips and some sweets. An RSVP would be beneficial, as we will aim for an even number. LETA and JACK

♦ Mark your calendar:

February 18 Rotary Leadership Academy. Sign up now and there will be a car pool from Lafayette

March 23/24 District Conference in French Lick

May 6/19 Rotary International Convention in Bangkok

♦ In October the District Conference will be held on campus. Prior to the beginning of the conference, our club will invite all Rotarians and the whole community to a Harvest Dinner. This fund raising event will feature several opportunities for people to contribute. TIM LUZADER needs volunteers to help put together these opportunities. Please contact him to make this event a huge success!

♦ The 2012 Citizen's Police Academy involves one evening per week beginning March 1st at 1201 South Street. If you are interested in participating, contact Lt. Brad Bishop at bpbishop@lafayette.in.gov

♦ The Gold Star Mothers are organizing an honor flight to Washington, D.C. for World War II veterans to visit the WWII memorial on September 17th. If you know someone who should go, or want to be a Guardian (Assist a veteran with a wheel chair, etc.) or contributor. For more information and Application Forms click here. All would be welcome.

♦ Increase funding by $1,000 to a total of $11,000 for high school scholarships, two year college scholarships and camperships.

♦ Approve the recommendations of the Governance Committee regarding the Treasurer's Guidelines and recommendation for restructuring of the governance board.

♦ To address membership development issues, President TIM asked for a task force to study the matter. TIM RATLIFF will chair the task force with additional members JIM KLUSMAN and PHIL TUCKER.

♦ Approve an expenditure of $2,000 in support of the Rotary/Purdue University collaboration to greatly enhance Afghan agriculture student education.

♦ Approve an expenditure of $150 in support of our Club's sponsorship of a table with a basketball centerpiece at the District Conference.

♦ Approve an expenditure of $50 to accompany paperwork to be submitted to the Indiana Gaming Division in order to conduct 50/50 Raffles at noon meetings.