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Alliance Française
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Primary Contact:
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Sara Hanlon
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Phone:
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812-342-0329
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Address:
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747 Carya Square
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Email:
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shanlon01@comcast.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Wednesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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10
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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Members come to speak French.
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Projects and Events:
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N/A
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American Legion Post 229
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Primary Contact:
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Larry Wheeler
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Phone:
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812-546-8357
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Address:
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206 W. Washington Street
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Email:
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N/A
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City, State, Zip:
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Hope, IN 47246
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Website:
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http://www.legion.org
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Meeting Dates:
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1st
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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130
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$25/year
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Purpose:
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To enhance information about and for veterans and work to
improve veterans' rights and benefits.
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Projects and Events:
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Sponsor local baseball team.
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ARTColumbus
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Primary Contact:
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Judith Levy, Director
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Phone:
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812-372-4228
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Address:
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211 Washington Street
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Email:
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office@artcolumbus.org
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://www.artcolumbus.org
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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100
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$25/year
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Purpose:
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To promote the visual arts and educate. Exhibit your
work; socialize with other local artists.
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Projects and Events:
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Monthly openings; gallery exhibits; art classes for
adults.
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Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
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Primary Contact:
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Gordon Lake, Director
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Phone:
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812-372-4356
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Address:
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4742 Ray Boll Boulevard
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Email:
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abmuseum@tls.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
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www.atterburybakalarairmuseum.org
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Meeting Dates:
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Tuesday, weekly
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Meeting Times:
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10:00 AM
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Active Members:
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30
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To preserve the rich, military history; to educate; to
host community visitors and make them feel welcomed; and to support
community veterans' events and programs.
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Projects and Events:
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Our group hosts the following: annual museum open house;
annual honoring veterans banquet and patriot awards; and museum
gallery. We also support community
veterans events and worldwide military historical and technical research
from our archives and library.
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Bartholomew Area Retired Teachers Association
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Primary Contact:
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Richard Fleck, President
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Phone:
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812-372-7977
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Address:
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2602 Lafayette Avenue
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Email:
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N/A
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies, every other month
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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214
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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Varies
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Purpose:
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To provide social support opportunities for retired
teachers and to provide opportunity for them to support the community. Have
dinner every meeting; meet other retired teachers; educational program at
every meeting. Members don't need to
be from Bartholomew
County; also
membership is open to all school staff, not just teachers.
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Projects and Events:
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Distribute dictionaries to 3rd graders; Love Chapel
Holiday Food Program; Reality Store; Pennies from Heaven to Horizon House.
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Bartholomew County Chapter of the Indiana University
Alumni Association
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Primary Contact:
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Al Furlani, President
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Phone:
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812-372-8459
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Address:
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1720 Central Avenue
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Email:
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al@alfurlani.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://alumni.indiana.edu/clubs/barth
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Wednesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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4100
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To connect IU alumni; serve IU.
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Projects and Events:
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Scholarships to 3 Bartholomew County
seniors to attend IU; co-sponsor Soup & Soul with Arts Council; annual
coaches golf outing.
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Bartholomew County Historical Society
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Primary Contact:
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Michele Bottorff, Director
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Phone:
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812-372-3541
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Address:
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524 Third Street
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Email:
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bchs@tlsnet
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://barthist.com
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Meeting Dates:
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September, annually
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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400
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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Varies
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Purpose:
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To collect, preserve, and present the history of Bartholomew County.
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Projects and Events:
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Variety of exhibits at museum throughout the year; Homes
Tour; Old Family Farm Visit; Wheat Thresh; and other activities at the
Breeding Farm.
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Bartholomew County Literacy Task Force
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Primary Contact:
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Karen Garrity, Director
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Phone:
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812-376-4392
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Address:
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1200 Central Avenue
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Email:
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garrityk@bcsc.k12.in.us
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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27
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To increase the literacy level of children and adults in Bartholomew County.
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Projects and Events:
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Volunteer tutoring program; Book Buddies; Literacy
Awareness Campaign; Literacy Outreach program on wheels.
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Bartholomew County Shrine Club
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Primary Contact:
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Buddy Antle, President
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Phone:
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812-372-6065 or 812-372-5287
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Address:
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PO Box 572
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Email:
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N/A
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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3rd
Thursday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:30 PM
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Active Members:
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200
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$10/year
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Purpose:
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Assist in treatment of children's burns and orthopedic
needs through the twenty-two Shrine hospitals located throughout the
nation.
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Projects and Events:
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N/A
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Blue River/Columbus Ducks Unlimited
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Primary Contact:
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Darren Lucas, Chairman
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Phone:
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812-375-1239
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Address:
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PO Box 1083
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Email:
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drlucas272@sbcglobal.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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www.ducks.org
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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7
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated
habitats for North America's waterfowl. This also benefits other wildlife and
people.
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Projects and Events:
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Spring fish fry and gun raffle; Greenwings goosebanding;
fall banquet and live auction.
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Child Abuse Prevention Council Parent Advisory
Committee
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Primary Contact:
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Ann Blaisdell-Smith,
Director
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Phone:
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812-314-2949
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Address:
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1531 13th Street, Ste 1330
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Email:
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anns@capcouncil.org
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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www.capcouncil.org
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Meeting Dates:
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1st
Thursday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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6:30 PM
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Active Members:
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Varies
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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Serves as an ad hoc committee to the Board of Directors
to provide information regarding community and parent needs and to evaluate
CAP Council’s programs to determine appropriateness and effectiveness in
meeting those needs. The group is open to parents, grandparents, and foster
parents. Caring about children is the primary requisite.
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Projects and Events:
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Kids on the Block performances; Act-Out Ensemble
performances; parenting and child safety literature; Child Abuse Prevention
Month Awareness activities and events; and training workshops.
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Columbus Amateur Radio Club
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Primary Contact:
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Marion Winterberg,
Trustee
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Phone:
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812-342-4670
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Address:
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11941 W.
Sawmill Road
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Email:
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winterberg@bcrmec.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://www.qsl.net/carc
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Meeting Dates:
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3rd
Thursday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:30 PM
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Active Members:
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100
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$10/year
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Purpose:
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To encourage the use of disaster communication, study of
electronics and weather spotting, and promoting fellowship.
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Projects and Events:
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Annual field day (June).
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Columbus Area Miniature Enthusiasts (C.A.M.E)
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Primary Contact:
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Lee Humphries, Organizer
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Phone:
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812-372-7426
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Address:
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2050 Kingdom Drive
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Email:
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L34eeh@tls.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://home.mindspring.com/~ddpalmer1/CAME.htm
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Saturday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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10:00 AM
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Active Members:
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8
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To learn about the miniature world of dollhouses including
building and furnishing.
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Projects and Events:
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We usually have some small project to work on at each
meeting to add to our mini-scenes; also a "sharing time" of
finished projects or problem-solving.
The group sometimes takes trips to miniatures shows.
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Columbus City Band
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Primary Contact:
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Ted Sharpe, President
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Phone:
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812-376-6075
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Address:
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1910 Park Valley Drive
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Email:
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TheodoreSharpe@yahoo.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
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www.columbuscityband.com
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Meeting Dates:
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Monday, weekly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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60
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To continue the heritage of good band music in the
greater Columbus
area.
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Projects and Events:
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Host 15 concerts per year at the Commons Mall and
throughout Columbus, Seymour, and Brownstown.
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Columbus Gay/Straight Alliance
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Primary Contact:
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Brian Walters, President
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Phone:
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812-350-4646
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Address:
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PO Box 1895
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Email:
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Columbus_GSA@comcast.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GayStraightAlliance
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Meeting Dates:
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4th
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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30
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$20 ind/$35/family
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Purpose:
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Building a community of inclusiveness, equality, and
justice for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Projects and Events:
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Co-sponsor Empty Bowls; Columbus Area AIDS Action; and Bike Aid.
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Columbus in Bloom
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Primary Contact:
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Cindy Frey, Co-Chair
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Phone:
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812-342-0371
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Address:
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123 Washington Street
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Email:
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jim@smithsrow.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
|
Varies
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Meeting Times:
|
Varies
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Active Members:
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60
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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An on-going beautification program designed to build
pride in our community. Family-oriented activities; interest in gardening/landscaping;
acquire knowledge about gardening.
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Projects and Events:
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Planting with the Pros Garden Show; Daffodil Days;
America in Bloom competition; Future Projects: Idea Garden; Oriental Garden; Riverfront
development; People Trail plantings.
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Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Chorus
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Primary Contact:
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Beth Poor, President
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Phone:
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812-379-1254
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Address:
|
N/A
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Email:
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bbpoor@sbcglobal.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://www.thecip.org/chorus.html
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Meeting Dates:
|
Monday, weekly
(Sept-April)
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Meeting Times:
|
7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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50
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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Choral group affiliated with the Columbus Indiana
Philharmonic.
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Projects and Events:
|
Perform with the Indiana Philharmonic orchestra
throughout the year.
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Columbus Lions Club
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Primary Contact:
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Allen Dillman, President
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Phone:
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812-579-5067
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Address:
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8970 W.
750 N.
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Email:
|
N/A
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City, State, Zip:
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Elizabethtown, IN 47232
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Website:
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http://www.lionsclubs.org
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd, 4th
Tuesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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5:30 PM
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Active Members:
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25
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$50/year
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Purpose:
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Encourage service-minded men and women to serve the
community without personal financial reward and promote efficiency and high ethical
standards. If you like what we do for you, you will love what you do for
others!
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Projects and Events:
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Operate concession stand at 4-H; go-cart racing; on-going
fundraising events; eyeglass and hearing aid collection; Indiana Lions Eye
and Tissue Bank; and Camp
Woodsmoke.
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Columbus Local Group
(Amateur Astronomer)
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Primary Contact:
|
Mark Radford
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Phone:
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812-344-1253
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Address:
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1170 Saylor Drive Apt B
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Email:
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Columbus_local_group@yahoo.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Columbus_Local_Group
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Meeting Dates:
|
Varies
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Meeting Times:
|
Varies
|
|
Active Members:
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20
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
N/A
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Purpose:
|
Informal group of amateur astronomers that meet primarily
during the summer for observation sessions.
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Projects and Events:
|
Star parties are held for Boy Scouts, high school
classes, and others interested in learning more.
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Columbus NAACP
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Primary Contact:
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Gwen Wiggins, President
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Phone:
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812-314-2708
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Address:
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1531 13th Street, Ste 1310
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Email:
|
gwensw@sbcglobal.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://www.naacp.org
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Tuesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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6:00 PM
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Active Members:
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50
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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adults $30/year; youth $10/year
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|
Purpose:
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Identify and make people aware of discrimination in all
facets of community. Advocate for
those who have been discriminated against.
Help with minority youth.
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Projects and Events:
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MLK Out of School Program; help students to develop better
study habits by working with the Columbus Enrichment Program.
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Columbus Newcomers Club
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Primary Contact:
|
Diana Gambaiani, Membership
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Phone:
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812-342-3005
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Address:
|
North
Christian Church
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Email:
|
gambytd@sbcglobal.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
N/A
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Meeting Dates:
|
3rd
Thursday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
9:00 AM
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|
Active Members:
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80
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$10/year
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Purpose:
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To welcome new people to the community; social group to
meet new people.
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Projects and Events:
|
Sponsor Turning Point; special interest groups; auction.
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Columbus Optimist Club
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Primary Contact:
|
Ron Trendelman,
Secretary/Treasurer
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Phone:
|
812-342-0733
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Address:
|
2401 Terrace Lake Road
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Email:
|
retrend@tls.net
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|
City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
N/A
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Meeting Dates:
|
1st, 3rd
Tuesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
6:00 PM
|
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Active Members:
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30
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$37.50/six months
|
|
Purpose:
|
Geared around youth by sponsoring oratorical contests,
essay contests, tri-star basketball.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
Concession for park and rec soccer games (fundraising event);
nominate high school seniors for youth of the year; provide scholarship
funds.
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Columbus Regional Dental Society
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Primary Contact:
|
Dr.
Jessica Hare, President
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Phone:
|
812-522-8608
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Address:
|
324 W. 2nd Street
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Email:
|
mobesj@hotmail.com
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Seymour, IN 47274
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Website:
|
N/A
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
4th
Wednesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
6:30 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
60
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$65/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
Professional organization for networking with regional
dentists.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
Staff appreciation; guest speakers present at each
meeting.
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Columbus Running Club
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|
Primary Contact:
|
Gary Totten
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Phone:
|
N/A
|
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Address:
|
1963 S. Co. Road 825 W.
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Email:
|
gatotten@hotmail.com
|
|
City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
www.runcolumbus.org
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|
Meeting Dates:
|
Varies
|
Meeting Times:
|
Varies
|
|
Active Members:
|
85
|
Joining Fees/Dues:
|
N/A
|
|
Purpose:
|
To encourage fitness and provide support for all runners
of all skill levels. Look for
running partners at your mile pace.
Club support in shoe and running gear discounts. Also, how to train and buy the right
gear.
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|
Projects and Events:
|
Semi-annual spring and fall runs with pitch-in
dinners. Occassionally a
"chili" run in the winter.
Youth track club summer program.
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Columbus Service League
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|
Primary Contact:
|
Sandy Fox, Chair
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Phone:
|
812-342-3723
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|
Address:
|
6009 Channel Drive
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Email:
|
mamafox59@yahoo.com
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
N/A
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
Tuesday, weekly
|
Meeting Times:
|
9:00 AM
|
|
Active Members:
|
46
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$80 joining fee
|
|
Purpose:
|
To foster interest among its members in the civic,
educational, cultural, economic, and social conditions of the community and
to make efficient their volunteer service.
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|
Projects and Events:
|
Reading Is Fundamental; Jefferson Health
and Art; Do It in a Day; Freedom Field Playground; Youth Leadership
Bartholomew County;
A Taste of Chocolate.
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|
Columbus Sports Car Club
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Randy Hall, Regional Executive
|
Phone:
|
812-342-4931
|
|
Address:
|
3987 Jonathon Ridge
|
Email:
|
cmcmillan_1959@yahoo.com
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
|
Website:
|
http://www.cscc-scca.org
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
Varies
|
Meeting Times:
|
Varies
|
|
Active Members:
|
100
|
Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$20/year (regional); $55/year (national)
|
|
Purpose:
|
A club for the city, that promotes interest in sports
cars and to encourage safe and skillful operation in automotive
competition.
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|
Projects and Events:
|
Road rally's: events on public highways that involve time,
speed, and distance at normal highway speeds; solo events: events that
occur on closed-off areas such as airports or parking lots, that are
driving-skills contests that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling characteristic and are
driven at no greater speeds than those of normal highway driving.
|
|
Columbus Sunrise
Rotary
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Mike Ferree, President
|
Phone:
|
812-372-9042
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Address:
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PO Box 1465
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Email:
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l.feree@sbcglobal.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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www.rotary6580.org
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Meeting Dates:
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Friday, weekly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 AM
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Active Members:
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27
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$110/quarter (includes breakfast)
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Purpose:
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Business professionals who work to better their community
and build understanding and peace in the world. A non-political, non-religious
humanitarian organization providing service opportunities, professional
networking, international awareness, friendship, good citizenship, family
foundations, entertainment, ethical environment, leadership development,
and diversity in membership.
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Projects and Events:
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Fundraising and volunteering for Love Chapel; Fireman's
Chili Cookoff; Cheer Fund Garage Sale; blood drives; sponsor inbound and
outbound Exchange Students; Clean Water Project for Limonade, Haiti;
literacy program in Guatemala; Polio-Plus.
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Columbus Symphony Orchestra
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Primary Contact:
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Rob Andrews, President
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Phone:
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812-372-6030
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Address:
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3821 Oriole Drive
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Email:
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sandy.mccoy@comcast.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Tuesday, weekly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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40
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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For the love of music!
Indiana's
oldest orchestra aims to give everyone who loves music and plays an
orchestral instrument an opportunity to play. No auditions. Open to
everyone.
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Projects and Events:
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Five concerts per year: Fall, Christmas, Children's,
Spring, and Summer.
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Columbus Theater Company
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Primary Contact:
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Scott Bridge, Publicity Chair
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Phone:
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812-342-7639
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Address:
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7127 Harness Lane
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Email:
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sebridge@comcast.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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15
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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To bring live theater to Columbus and encourage community members
to act on stage or work behind the scenes of live theater.
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Projects and Events:
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Straight plays, comedies, dramas, and musicals.
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Columbus Toastmasters Club
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Primary Contact:
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Susan Riehle, President
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Phone:
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812-579-5063
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Address:
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18000 E.
400 S.
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Email:
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studio_p@iquest.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Elizabethtown, IN 47232
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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Tuesday, weekly
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Meeting Times:
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6:00 PM
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Active Members:
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15
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$37/six months
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Purpose:
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Comraderie; improving speaking skills; improving
leadership skills.
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Projects and Events:
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Speech contests; speech craft.
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Columbus Wellness Walkers
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Primary Contact:
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Carol Bussell, Vice President
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Phone:
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812-372-9352
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Address:
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2400 E. 17th Street
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Email:
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cbussell@crh.org
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://www.ava.org
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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30
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$5/year (individual); $10/year (family)
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Purpose:
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Non-competitive sport activities (walking, swimming,
cross-country skiing) to promote health, fitness, and friendship.
Family-oriented organization.
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Projects and Events:
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Several organized walking events throughout the year.
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Columbus Young Professionals
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Primary Contact:
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Amber Fischvogt, Director
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Phone:
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812-372-6480
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Address:
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4920 North Warren Drive
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Email:
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cyp@cedcorp.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
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www.cedcorp.com/cyp
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Meeting Dates:
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Varies
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Meeting Times:
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Varies
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Active Members:
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450
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
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Provide social networking, professional development, and
community advocacy to young professionals.
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Projects and Events:
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Offer social networking events and workshops to encourage
professional development.
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Common Ground Garden Club
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Primary Contact:
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Carolyn Cory, Secretary
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Phone:
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812-546-1315
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Address:
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19945 E. County Road
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Email:
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walnuthollow@comcast.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Hope, IN 47246
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Thursday, monthly (March - Oct)
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Meeting Times:
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6:30 PM
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Active Members:
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35
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$15/year
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Purpose:
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To offer community members a place to meet other
interested gardeners, to share information and ideas. Club membership includes
novice to expert gardeners, and represents a varied cross-section of the
community. During the cooler months,
guest speakers are present at the meetings, and in the warm weather months
tours of local gardens are conducted.
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Projects and Events:
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Sponsor Bartholomew
County 4-H open-class flower show;
annual plant exchange; educational and entertaining gardening-related
programs and tours.
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Corvette Club of Columbus
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Primary Contact:
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Terry Robinholt, President
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Phone:
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812-526-5419 or 317-443-7134
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Address:
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PO Box 2444
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Email:
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trobinholt@vistawall.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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http://www.columbuscorvette.com/
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Meeting Dates:
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1st
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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85
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$36/year; $10 initiation fee
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Purpose:
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Club fellowship & the common interest of its members;
preserving the one truly American sports car; keeping the club family oriented;
helping out charitable organizations; serving and being respected by the
community.
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Projects and Events:
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Support Love Chapel, Turning Point, Horizon House. Spring
expo at FairOaks Mall.
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Cosmopolitan Club
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Primary Contact:
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Janet Lee, President
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Phone:
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812-546-5571
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Address:
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North
Christian Church
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Email:
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dllee@ist.net
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Thursday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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10:00 AM
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Active Members:
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20
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$10/year
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Purpose:
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Getting people new to the country together to share
experiences.
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Projects and Events:
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Bake sale to raise money for local schools' foreign
language departments.
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Dolls' Night Out Doll Club
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Primary Contact:
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Barbara Joy, Treasurer
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Phone:
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812-376-9124
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Address:
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920 14th Street
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Email:
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joyvegas3@aol.com
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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http://home.mindspring.com/~ddpalmer1/DollsNightOut.htm
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Meeting Dates:
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2nd
Tuesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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7:00 PM
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Active Members:
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14
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Dues:
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$5/year
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Purpose:
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To aid members in the study of dolls and their preservation,
origin, and costuming. Meet with other doll collectors and learn about
their collections. Learn care
techniques, costuming, and accessorizing, even identify that odd doll you
found in the attic or flea market.
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Projects and Events:
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Annual doll show in the spring at the Bartholomew Co. 4-H
Fair Grounds, with profits going to local charities.
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Domestic Violence Action
Team
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Primary Contact:
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Richard Gold, Chair
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Phone:
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812-314-2968
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Address:
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1531 13th Street
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Email:
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rgold@uwbarthco.org
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City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
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www.crh.org
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Meeting Dates:
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3rd
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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12:00 PM
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Active Members:
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30
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
|
To create a comprehensive system of awareness, response,
education, and training that will enable the Bartholomew County
community to give support to domestic violence victims and their families
in their efforts to live a violence-free lifestyle.
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Projects and Events:
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Domestic Violence Awareness month (October); training for
employers to recognize domestic violence; public service campaigns to
increase awareness; anti-bullying programming in schools.
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Elks Lodge #521
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|
Primary Contact:
|
Anita Hancock, Club Manager
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Phone:
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812-379-4386
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|
Address:
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4664 Ray Boll Blvd
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Email:
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N/A
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
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N/A
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Meeting Dates:
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1st
Monday, 3rd Tuesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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6:00 PM
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Active Members:
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1100
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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$100/year
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Purpose:
|
Provide service to the community by raising money for
cancer and children's fund. Offers excellent facilities with bar, banquet hall,
and pool table; serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Projects and Events:
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Donate money to local charities; Christmas Children's
Fund; bingo; annual hog roast; Christmas party for members; monthly
entertainment.
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Friends of the Crump
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Primary Contact:
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Rovene Quigley, Director
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Phone:
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812-376-8429
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Address:
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3419 Larkspur Ln.
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Email:
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rovene@tls.net
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|
City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
|
N/A
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Meeting Dates:
|
Varies
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Meeting Times:
|
Varies
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Active Members:
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88
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Joining Fees/Dues:
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N/A
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Purpose:
|
To preserve and enjoy the historic Crump Theater, which
was built in 1874. It is located at 425 Third Street
in downtown Columbus.
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Projects and Events:
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Concerts, private parties and live theater.
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Friends of the Park/Columbus
Park Foundation
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Primary Contact:
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Katia Hatter, President
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Phone:
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812-376-2680
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Address:
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PO Box 858
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Email:
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khatter@columbus.in.gov
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|
City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
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www.columbusparksandrec.com
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Meeting Dates:
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1st
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
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5:30 PM
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|
Active Members:
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Varies
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
N/A
|
|
Purpose:
|
To assist the Parks and Recreation Department to meet
their volunteer needs for work days and events. New organization striving
to keep Columbus Parks aesthetically pleasing.
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|
Projects and Events:
|
Tour de Trails.
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Healthy Communities Self
Care Action Team
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Beth Morris, Director
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Phone:
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812-376-5452
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|
Address:
|
Columbus Regional
Hospital
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Email:
|
bmorris@crh.org
|
|
City, State, Zip:
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Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
www.crh.org
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|
Meeting Dates:
|
1st
Wednesday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
7:30 AM
|
|
Active Members:
|
25
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
N/A
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|
Purpose:
|
To encourage Bartholomew
County residents of
all ages to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles through preventative and
self-care strategies in order to decrease chronic illness, encourage
healthy behaviors, and improve health status. Anyone who is interested in
helping youth or adults make healthier choices regarding nutrition and/or
physical activity will enjoy this work.
Time commitment is based on members' interest and availability.
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Projects and Events:
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Bartholomew County on the Move; School Health Index;
Healthy Lifestyles Exhibit at kidscommons; Farmers' Market; School Wellness
Policy committee for BCSC and FRHC.
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Hoosier Carvers Club
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|
Primary Contact:
|
Pat Dodge
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Phone:
|
812-376-6891
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|
Address:
|
2102 Lafayette Avenue
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Email:
|
patdodge@mindspring.com
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|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
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Website:
|
N/A
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
Varies, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
Varies
|
|
Active Members:
|
33
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$20/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
To promote woodcarving and socialization.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
Annual Carving Show, November 4th.
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Hope Lions Club
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|
Primary Contact:
|
Kim Miller, Secretary
|
Phone:
|
812-546-4364
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|
Address:
|
PO Box 12
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Email:
|
N/A
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Hope, IN 47246
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Website:
|
http://www.lionsclubs.org
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Meeting Dates:
|
2nd, 4th
Monday, monthly
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Meeting Times:
|
7:00 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
11
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$50/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
To raise money for those in need and to help the
community. Members participate in projects to help people locally and
worldwide.
|
|
Projects and Events:
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Sight First; Leader Dog; Vision Screening Program in
elementary schools; cancer treatment.
|
|
Interfaith Forum Columbus
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Chris Lemley, Facilitator
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Phone:
|
812-372-2166
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|
Address:
|
319 Nineteenth Street
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Email:
|
lemleyc@sbcglobal.net
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
|
Website:
|
N/A
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
1st Wednesday, monthly
|
Meeting Times:
|
12:00
PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
20
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
N/A
|
|
Purpose:
|
To promote understanding and harmony among the world’s
religions, specifically within Bartholomew
County.
|
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Projects and Events:
|
Monthly
sacred celebrations and inter-religious dialogues, religious diversity and
sensitivity training.
|
|
International Association of
Administrative Professionals
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Melinda Burton
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Phone:
|
812-372-8861
|
|
Address:
|
PO Box 1987
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Email:
|
mburton@columbusutilities.org
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
|
www.indiana-iaap.org
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
1st
Monday, monthly
|
Meeting Times:
|
5:45 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
12
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$15/joining fee; $78/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
IAAP is the world's largest association of administrative
professionals. The association
promotes career growth and personal and professional development in the
office profession.
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Projects and Events:
|
Sponsor of Administrative Professionals Week/Day (last
week in April).
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|
IUPUC Alumni Association
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Rob Zinkan, Director
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Phone:
|
812-314-8625
|
|
Address:
|
4601 Central Avenue
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Email:
|
alumni@iupuc.edu
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47203
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Website:
|
http://www.iupuc.edu/alumni/
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
1st
Wednesday, every other month
|
Meeting Times:
|
6:00 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
400
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Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$40/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
Dedicated to connecting alumni, building lifelong
relationships, and serving IUPUC.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
Possum Trot Bicycle
Boogie Scholarship Fund Drive.
|
|
Johnson County Radio
Control Flyers
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Stan Durnal, President
|
Phone:
|
812-342-6936
|
|
Address:
|
7615 S
150 W
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Email:
|
N/A
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
|
Website:
|
http://www.jcrcf.net
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
3rd
Monday, monthly
|
Meeting Times:
|
7:30 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
75
|
Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$25/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
To promote model aviation.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
N/A
|
|
Kiwanis Club of Columbus
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Anita Palmer, Secretary
|
Phone:
|
812-377-3812
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|
Address:
|
PO Box 1354
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Email:
|
anita.d.palmer@cummins.com
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47202
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Website:
|
http://www.columbuseveningkiwanis.org
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|
Meeting Dates:
|
Monday, weekly
|
Meeting Times:
|
5:30 PM
|
|
Active Members:
|
42
|
Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$60 Joining; $115/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
A global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing
the world one child and one community at a time. Fundraising and hands-on
activities in support of Columbus Regional Hospital, Special Olympics, Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Youth Hope, George Jr.
Republic, Riley Children's Hospital, and Turning Point.
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|
Projects and Events:
|
Pancakes to Educate; Kiwanis Chicken BBQ at 4-H Fair;
Donner Variety Shows; Duck Race for Kids Sake; Heritage Book Collection of
Bartholomew County Library; K-BUG (Bringing Up Grades).
|
|
Kiwanis - Golden K
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
John Walter, President
|
Phone:
|
812-342-6946 or 812-376-9241
|
|
Address:
|
148 Lindsay Street
|
Email:
|
N/A
|
|
City, State, Zip:
|
Columbus, IN 47201
|
Website:
|
N/A
|
|
Meeting Dates:
|
Monday, weekly
|
Meeting Times:
|
10:00 AM
|
|
Active Members:
|
43
|
Joining Fees/Dues:
|
$80/year
|
|
Purpose:
|
Working with children; funding non-profit organizations
in Bartholomew
County.
|
|
Projects and Events:
|
Riley Hospital for Children fundraiser; K-BUG academic
program for struggling 3rd graders in Bartholomew County; Salvation Army;
Love Chapel; Just Friends; Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
|
|
Knights of Columbus
|
|
Primary Contact:
|
Jane Seelig, Manager
|
Phone:
|
812-372-4848
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Address:
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