Jim Beatty, a top middle-distance runner who was the first person to run a mile indoors in under 4 minutes, will be the speaker at the Wednesday, April 4 Raleigh Sports Club meeting.

He broke 11 American and three world records in 1962, and became the first American to simultaneously hold records in the 1,500 meter, 3,000 meter, 5,000 meter, one and three mile events. He attended UNC and won several ACC titles. He was a member of the 1960 US Olympic team in 5,000 meters. We will have a video highlight of his famous accomplishment.

Buffet lines open at 11:30 a.m. The Forks Cafeteria will continue to cater a Southern Buffet. The meeting location will again be at Highland UMC at 1901 Ridge Road at the intersection of Lake Boone Trail, just inside the Beltline. Annual dues for the 2011-12 season will remain $60. Weekly attendance fee will remain $14 and applies whether the member plans to eat lunch or not. All guests fees will be $20 per guest. Pick sheets and door prizes will be held.