Maurice Henscheid handled the introductions.

Grand Junction High was represented by Hilary Tyler. She had her parents and her sponsor, Steve Waytek with her. Fruita High was ably covered by Sylvia Harris. She had Shanna Miller as her sponsor and she too, had her parents along. Central High’s Stacey Vogel was the Young Woman of the Month. Her sponsor was Kim Babbel. She had her parents and her grandmother with her. From Palisade Jordan Lennartson was the girl selected for this month. She introduced her sponsor Dianna Vera and her parents.

All these young women are over-achievers and made us all proud by their accomplishments and their goals.

The meeting was called to order by President Rick Nisley at 12:25 according to his watch. He said he would never lie to us but what can you expect from a politician. Ha! Jeff Karandjeff lead the prayer, the song of the Day was This Land is Your Land. Jeff Karandjeff was also the greeter of the day.

Guy Stephens introduced his guest Tom Updike from the Colorado West Mental Health. Karen Stealey had Holly Nisley with her.

Happy Bucks were given by Pete Jouflas who said the Greek Orthodox Church will hold their festival this Saturday at the Church between 11AM and 7PM. The public is invited. Allison Shain gave a happy buck because she enjoyed three desserts today. Mike McDill paid $1.00 to mention it was good to see Ed Branson with us today.

Debra Pace was celebrating her birthday this week so we sang happy birthday to her and she told us of a funny happening in her previous life in California.

President Rick pointed out that Gordon Harbert was all dressed up with a necktie and shirt with no company logo on it.

Wes D’Aponti said his wife approved of the club and would allow him to continue to come and in fact may join herself.

Ed Branson was the mystery greeter and he said the last one he greeted was LeAnn Zetmier and so she won the $10.00 pot.

Jeff Karandjeff brought the thought of the day. It was about the Pope driving a limousine.

Mike McDill reported on the board meeting which was held last night. Due to the recent drops Mark Relph has been moved up to President Elect and Mike Moran has agreed to run for Vice President . Bruce Dwire will agree to be Treasurer and those who have expressed an interest in becoming board members were Orville Peterson and Henry Langstaff. Rich Emerson has agreed to be the immediate past president and announced those mentioned above will be confirmed on November 7 unless others express an interest in being nominated to any of these offices.

If you would like full details on the board meeting please go to the Kiwanis Web Page.

Don Teets told us about the Mesa State football and volleyball teams and their upcoming games.

The new Golden K Club is to be chartered at an upcoming banquet of October 30. You and your spouse are invited to attend. You need to sign up. The cost is $12.00/person.

The District Governors visit to the 7^th District will be on November 1 at Hotchkiss. If you would like to attend please sign up.

See you next week when our program is Home Rule.

Henry Langstaff - bulletin editor