Indianapolis Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2005

Directors Present – Tom Andrews, Jason Blythe, Julie Bradshaw, Brenda Cox, Chad Ellis, Mark Hess, Dick Isenhour, Ernie Krug, Russ Lawrence, Steph Meyers, and Kara Traut.

New Member – Jason Blythe was introduced as a new member replacing, Audra Wolf.

Ice Outing – Tom Andrews reported that 43 alumni and friends attended this year. The pre-game outing was held at the Ice House – VIP room inside the Pepsi Coliseum. Tom recommended that we continue the outing and offered to chair the event next year.

Casino Night – 102 alumni and friends attended the Saturday, February 5 outing at Jillian's. Outing chairman, Steph Myers, reported many new attendees this year and recommended we return to Jillian's next year.

Theatre Outing – 81 alumni and friends attended the sold-out event. Outing chairman, Brenda Cox, was very pleased with the first-year event. She reported that several attendees said this was their first alumni event and hoped we would continue with a theatre event next year.

Golf and Dinner Outing – Bob Browning has confirmed arrangements for the Wednesday, June 15 outing at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville. Bob will contact board members to help find teams for the outing.

Continuing Professional Educational Seminar for Accountants – Kevin Ervin will chair the event again this year. Arrangements are almost complete for the Wednesday, June 15 Seminar, which will be held at Lutz's Restaurant in Noblesville.

Indians Picnic and Baseball Outing – John Waite and Tom Nowak reported that plans are complete for the outing on Saturday, June 4 at Victory Field. Our picnic will be in the right field area and our tickets will be down the left field line. Tom will take reservations again this year. There is a possibility that former Ball State star, Brian Bullington, will play for the Indians this year.

Symphony on the Prairie – Julie Bradshaw and a committee of Russ Lawrence, Mark McClintock and Dick Isenhour will make arrangements for a Saturday, August 27 outing. The entertainment will be Flash Cadillac. The board will again host a reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., before the 7:00 p.m. show.

Horse Racing Outing – The board agreed to continue with Thoroughbred Racing at Hoosier Park in Anderson. Steph Meyers has confirmed arrangements for a Sunday, September 11 outing. Kara Traut will help with the outing this year.

Next Meeting – The next board meeting will be Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. The location will be announced later.