Greeters were Kristin Winn and Steve Castor. The song of the day was Jingle Bells, (All three verses). The prayer of the day was offered by Kristin Winn.

Guests included the following: Orville Peterson had his wife Bonnie and their twin sons with them. Wally Bissinger and Lee Miller visited from the Golden K Club. Alan Teck was visiting from the Kiwanis Club of Arvada. He is Ron Teck’s brother. Terry Wakefield brought his two grandsons with him. Orville Boge had his wife Frances with him. He said he brought her to keep her from going to the Mall. Joe Breman brought Bob Jaffe as his guest. Bob is from Joe’s old club in Boca Raton, FL. Bob Stratton was with his wife and two grandsons. Maurice Henscheid had his wife and two children with him. Bob Hanson brought his wife Judy as his guest. Stan Hilkey introduced his wife and daughter. Bill Byers had his daughter Lindsey and son Bryce with him. Welcome to all the guests.

Martiey Miller and Jeff Kirtland were celebrating birthdays this week but were not present to have the Birthday song presented in their honor.

Bonnie Pehl-Peterson who has been on an extended leave was there and had the Birthday song sang to her. She said her family has grown to include a new grandchild.

Anniversaries were celebrated by Heidi Pankow and also by Mark Relph. Mark said he is celebrating his 10^th anniversary New Years Eve.

Bruce Hill told the joke of the day. It had to do with a chicken crossing the street and going into a bar.

Happy Bucks were given by Orville Peterson who said he was happy to be rid of his wrist brace, Bob Jaffe ( guest) because he does not have a tie like President Rick’s, Don Teets who said he got two computers and that 1 ½ of them work. President Rick informed him there would be no refunds.

Kristin Winn introduced the program. It was her husband, John Winn. John is a singer, guitar player and song writer. He entertained with several original songs. Everyone enjoyed the program. The songs were about apple picking in Maine, a good cup of coffee and a patriotic song.

Don’t forget the First Annual Blood Drive which is coming up January 30. Also the Beef Raffle will take place that same date. Tickets for the beef raffle will be available the next three weeks.

Mike Moran had News, Weather and Sports. He made a gaffe about the Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year all being women.

Kristin Winn brought the thought for the day. It had to do with having a large, loving family in another city.

Mike Burke, Rotary President, was the mystery greeter. He awarded the $5.00 to Rotarian George Wheeler.

Thanks to Lynne Sorlye for taking the notes for this letter.

Henry Langstaff – Bulletin Editor.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. See you next year.