history

The NIIC was formed on March 31, 1996. The charter members include Tom Palansky, Ron Mroz, Ron Lynch, Randy Fierke, John Oudsteyn, Joe & Linda Kelley, and Tom Kawwall.

Over beers at Duffy’s American Pub, everyone agreed that a need existed in the Chicago area for such a club.

Each of the charter members kicked in $20 of