GULF SHORES, Ala. - Indiana's Henry County is the location of a very important facility, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. A representative and one of the dozens of volunteers that run the hall in New Castle, Ind,, presented a lively and entertaining progam to the Indiana Snowbird Club breakfast on Feb., 14.

Each year, a standout high school player (or two) are selected to be admitted to the Hall of Fame by acclamation. These high school basketball players had built a name for themselves by accomplishments and attitude and had usually gone on to excell at a university level basketball program. Steve Alford is an example of an exceptional talent, and had played before many capacity crowds in the New Castle gym, which has a seating capacity of 9000, the largest high school gym in the nation.

Steve Alford is now the head coach at New Mexico State. Tom Carnegy, the presenter, talked about the popularity of the Hall of Fame in Indiana, the importance of maintaining the hall in a pristine condition. At the end of the program, he handed out many Hall ofFame brochures and free passes to visit the hall.

This was the third breakfast meeting for the Indiana faithful, another chance to greet and share with all of our friends we find here in lower Alabama from year to year. The fourth breakfast is on the calendar for Thursday at Lulu's and all Hoosiers and friends are invited. Doors open at about 7:30 a.m., and the buffet breakfast will be open at 8. Cost is $9 per person, and that includes drinks, tax, and tip, plus a small donation to cover club expenses.

A final club breakfast will be on March 14, at Lulu's. To reserve for the breakfast, please call Doris Gammon at 251-981-6901 or Jo Strycker at 251-967-4444.

To begin the breakfast, President Beverly Lockhart announced the passing of Gene Blastic. who expected to be president this year, but became very ill with cancer. President Lockhart talked about a wide variety of activities and opportunities for club members to pitch in and help. Doris Gammon, treasurer, announced a total membership this year of 191 persons, and that the club had $730 in the checking account. Gary McClurg reported results from the BratFest, and said that the three fire departments each received $1,800. This years fund raising made the total go over $90,000 for the fire departments, in the many years for this event.

Shirley Mowry reported on the club's date on Monday, Feb. 25, 5 - 8, at Ribs and Reds for a $10.99 "Vive Italiana" dinner.