JIM KLUSMAN chaired our Club Assembly. 
He thanked CHRISTA KECK for setting up the programs for February and gave the club a preview of a policy the Board is considering where all members would be responsible for providing a program. JIM reminded us that the theme for this month is World Understanding and referred to this month’s Rotarian Magazine which gives statistics on the percentage of Earth’s population speaking multiple languages. He thanked BILL HATFIELD for teaching French and CHRISTA KECK for teaching German. Last weekend was PETS.
The District Budget was approved as distributed. There may be a resolution sent regarding travel expenses for next year’s budget. Under the heading of “Rotary Giving”, we need to understand that Rotary encourages all members to give $100 each year. If your budget does not allow that, members are encouraged to give something. Every bit counts. Of course, participation is also important.
VOCATIONAL INSIGHT:
BOB VERPLANK, a Rotarian since January 23, 1962, with 596 months of perfect attendance, served as Club President in 1968-69.
He received a degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue and went into his father’s concrete business. BOB’S life spans many years, interests and accomplishments. From Air Force to photography, scuba diving to strengths of concrete, he has played a part in many of our community’s accomplishments (Colt World Series; Habitat House, Amphitheater Box Office; and reconstruction of the fort at Fort Ouiatenon are Rotary related). Verplank Concrete Company supplied material for many of the area roads and buildings. BOB has wonderful stories about the projects and the people who made them happen. Along the way he and his wife, Marcella, raised two fine boys.AN EVENING IN MONTE CARLO:
Event chair, RENEE FIGUEROA, reported on our upcoming fund raising event.
There will be plenty of free parking in the nearby Frontier parking lot, casino games with professional dealers, hors d’ouevres and a cash bar. So far the list of sponsors includes: Kristin H. York, DDS; Cumberland Pointe Health Campus; R & D Computer Repair; Miracles Rehabilitation; Frontier Communications. Raffle Prizes are: A trip to Las Vegas (or $1,500 cash); A trip to Hoosier Park Casino with dinner and gambling; $500 cash; A weekend in Indianapolis with Indianapolis Symphony Tickets and overnight at The Columbia Club; $100 gift card. All members are encouraged to invite friends and family to participate in this fun-filled evening. Funds raised support our local projects.