We look for good attendance at the first January 2012 meeting for the Indiana Snowbird Club, scheduled for Jan. 12.

The club meets at Lulu's in Gulf Shores, located at Homeport Marina. People will begin arriving at about 7:45 a.m. with a rousing "Hello" to everyone, and the breakfast buffet with plenty of good food will get under way about 8:15, and the program is set for 9.

The program for the morning will be a presentation by Herb Malone of the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, talking about the area, its many amenities, and what has happened during the summer.

The first meeting is one of reunion and celebration for the Indiana faithful, a chance to greet and share with all of our friends we see here in lower Alabama from year to year. This is the time when we find out who had to shovel some snow just to get out of the driveway as they left for the south.

The second club breakfast is set for Jan. 26, same time and place, and will feature another good program. That program will be a lively music group, "Cool Change."

Plan to come and enjoy the time together. President Doris Gammon will announce other club plans, giving you an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities and opportunities to pitch in and help.

Beverly Lockhart is vice president this year. Sue Bowmer is Secretary, and Shirley Plank is Treasurer. Committee Chairpersons are already busy with various responsibilities, and all will be present to greet you and your guests and welcome you to the fun and camaraderie.

You may call Doris Gammon at 981-6901-14153 to log in a reservation. A reservation is not necessary in order to attend a breakfast, but we like to be able to advise the restaurant how many to prepare for. The cost is $8 per person, same as last year, and it includes drink, tax, and tip. It also include a small amount for club expenses.

Memberships are also available at the meeting for $2.50 (per year) per person, and this money funds the traditional Indiana Club charitable donation to the community. You don't have to be a member to enjoy the twice monthly breakfasts, but that is a good way to support the club, and the club counts on memberships to raise funds to support our projects.

As of Jan. 1, 148 Hoosiers have already pre-registered as members and many thanks are due to them. The Indiana Club Breakfasts have turned out to be a wonderful way to meet new friends and connect with old ones. In that spirit, we look forward to seeing you there!

The Indiana Club will again be active in many community events which are moving along in the planning process at the moment. One of the largest projects, which all the clubs share in putting together, is the "Super BratFest", planned this year for Feb. 4, the first Saturday in February.

Hoosiers usually respond very well with volunteers, and sign-up sheets will be available at our first meeting for working in some aspect of the "drive-through." We'll need "Wrappers and Packers" and plenty of "Order-Takers." However, we have two January meetings to enjoy before that happens!