January 28, 2003

Keith Christensen makes his announcement

Betlach Sports Complex at Luther College

Today we were honored by having Keith Christensen, Vice President for Development of Luther College, located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah.  Keith was here to announce that due to a major gift promised by Doug and Sandy Betlach, the college will be building the Betlach Sports Complex at the campus, complete with domed multifaceted stadium for football and baseball, an Olympic sized pool and an ice hockey rink.  The Betlach's, it was announced, outbid the Bill Gates Foundation for the naming honors for this facility. It is a little known fact at the club that Luther College, Doug's alma mater, considered nominating Doug for Division III All American during his football days.  After looking at his record, however, they though better of it.

After hearing the kind words of Mr. Christensen, Doug responded "Don't worry Keith, the check is in the mail!!"

The shy Doug Betlach reacts to the sitting ovation while Carl tries to keep his breakfast down