Purdue Club of Boone County Scholarship Update

If you tried to download and fill out the scholarship application on-screen earlier and had issues with your version of Adobe Reader, the application form has been updated and should now work with all versions of Adobe Reader. The deadline for applying is April 6, 2012.  Learn more about the scholarship and download the application form

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Don’t Forget: Spring 2012 Dinner – April 5, 2012

It’s not too late to make your reservation!  Don’t miss our spring dinner/annual meeting at Stookey’s Restaurant in Thorntown.

  • Time: socializing begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 per person and includes choice of one: steak, catfish, ham or chicken. Includes salad, choice of potato, drink (nonalcoholic) and ice cream.
  • Guest speaker: Chris Blaney, Purdue Paint Crew Executive Officer – Vice President of Operations
  • RSVP: by March 30th to Barby Strange at 765-482-4781, or email Barby at theworldtraveler@comcast.net, and mail your check to: Barby Strange, 220 Terrace Lane, Lebanon, IN 46052
  • Questions? Contact Shelia Lingle at 317-691-6020

We also will be electing officers at this meeting, if you are interested in serving as an officer for 2012-13, please contact Jim Limp, chair of the nominating committee, at 765-482-5786.

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Lunch at the Shalom House on February 25, 2012

The Club served a meal at the Shalom House in Lebanon on Saturday, February 25th. Homemade chili, crackers and cheese, brownies/cookies and fruit was on the menu. Thanks to all who helped with food: Barby Strange, the Frankenwiches, Jane Milburn, Jane Hammock, David Rodgers, Jim Limp, Susan Jones, Duane Fortune, Steve and Shelia Lingle donated food. And thanks to those who served during the meal: David Rodgers, the Frankenwiches, Jim Limp, Duane Fortune, and the Lingles all served. And a very big thanks to Jane Hammock for coordinating!!!  Photo of those serving on Saturday.

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Shalom House – February 25, 2012

The Purdue Club of Boone County is serving the meal at the Shalom House in Lebanon on February 25th. We are serving homemade chili, crackers and cheese, brownies/cookies and fruit (apples, grapes, finger fruit). We need several people to make and bring a crock pot (or similar item) of chili, people to bring crackers, sliced cheese for the crackers, shredded cheese for the chili. Please contact Jane Hammock, PURxJane@sbcglobal.net, if you can volunteer!

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Spring 2012 Dinner – April 5, 2012

Our spring dinner/annual meeting will be held at Stookey’s Restaurant in Thorntown.

  • Time: socializing begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 per person and includes choice of one: steak, catfish, ham or chicken. Includes salad, choice of potato, drink (nonalcoholic) and ice cream.
  • Guest speaker: Chris Blaney, Purdue Paint Crew Executive Officer – Vice President of Operations
  • RSVP: by March 30th to Barby Strange at 765-482-4781, or email Barby at theworldtraveler@comcast.net, and mail your check to: Barby Strange, 220 Terrace Lane, Lebanon, IN 46052
  • Questions? Contact Shelia Lingle at 317-691-6020

We also will be electing officers at this meeting, if you are interested in serving as an officer for 2012-13, please contact Jim Limp, chair of the nominating committee, at 765-482-5786.

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Purdue Club of Boone County Scholarships

The Purdue Club of Boone County Scholarship is awarded to a Boone County high school senior who will be attending Purdue University. One award is given to each of the high schools located in Boone County. The amount of the scholarship is $1,500.

The deadline for applying is April 6, 2012.

Learn more about the scholarship and download the application form

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Spring 2012 Meeting – April 5, 2012

Mark your calendars—our spring meeting will be at Stookey’s Restaurant in Thorntown. More information to come. (You can watch for information on this web site or the Club’s Facebook page.)

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Fall 2011 Tailgate at Purdue

Friends, family and members of the Purdue Club of Boone County tailgated with the Lawsons and their Tailgate Trauma Unit at the October 8, 2011, Purdue vs  the Minnesota football game.  A great time was had by all!  View photos from the event.

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Fall Meeting A Success!

Sixty members and guests attended the Fall Meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2011, and heard Leroy Keyes share his wonderful football stories. Thanks to the Carolina Grill Tap Room in Zionsville for sponsoring the event and thanks to the Purdue Alumni Association for making the arrangements and sponsoring our Purdue guest’s attendance at this event.

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Fall Meeting Features Leroy Keyes

Leroy KeyesPlease join us for our Fall dinner meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Carolina Grill Tap Room in Zionsville (7629 West Stonegate Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077). Thank you to the Carolina Grill for sponsoring this event!

Guest speaker will be legendary Purdue football great, Leroy Keyes. Leroy will share his stories about his years at Purdue and his time as an NFL player.

Cost for the dinner buffet is $20 per person (reservation is required, seating is limited). RSVP to Barby Strange (765-482-4781) by Friday, October 14. Make your check payable to the Purdue Club of Boone County and send it to: : Barby Strange, 220 Terrace Lane, Lebanon, IN 46052.

Carolina Grill

Times are:
6:30 pm – Social
7:00 pm – Dinner; program to follow featuring Leroy Keyes, Purdue Great

For questions about this event, please contact Shelia Lingle at 317-691-6020.

The club would like to thank the Purdue Alumni Association for making the arrangements and sponsoring our Purdue guest’s attendance at this event.

 

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