Dave Telep, ESPN college basketball recruiting analyst, known for his Carolina Challenge, the signature event for NC’s top college basketball prospects, will speak Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Raleigh Sports Club. The only one-day statewide event of its kind in the USA, it brings together the state’s elite prospects for a day of competition with a slant on life skills, academics and college preparation. Telep will give us exclusive insight on these highly skilled athletes.

Dominique Reed, a Garner High School basketball player, will be honored as the Student Athlete of the Week.

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.