GUESTS: Dave Dukart-Quest Center, guest of Kathy Hanks.
SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Cooley and Deputy Reiser paid a visit to the membership to share the wealth (ours!). Andrew Parr paid for daring to be President. The Sgts. labeled Thad pig pen and fined him for an unknown reason. Duke paid for having his phone delivered AND winning the pot two weeks in a row. Thad, Duke and Scott paid for being late to the board meeting. Dorinda paid for missing the board meeting altogether. Dane was fined for lack of publicity (the Sgts. term). Scott P. bought a fine for new grandkids: Nico and Max.
NJCAA National Basketball Tournament: March 15-20? Ask Darren Wicks, plus he needs volunteers for the pre-tournament inventory. Get ready to clear your calendar!
PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced our guest speaker, Dave Dukart, of the Quest Center. Established in 1987, the Quest Center assists in the starting of new businesses, helping businesses in trouble, expanding businesses and structuring succession planning for businesses. Mr. Dukart works with Reno County partners to start and retain jobs in Reno County. The Quest Center operates as an incubator without walls and has sold its excess space to HCC for medical educational facilities. 50% of new businesses fail, but the success rate for Quest Center assisted businesses is 80%!
LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Stanley Macgirvin-$5.00. Jackpot is $53.00.
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Jeff Roberson did not know. $25.00 next week!
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who is our hard working program chairperson?
NEXT PROGRAM: Feb. 19-Conard & Harmon-Historical Photo Talk, The Fair. (Steve & Steve Show!)