Rich Emerson lead the prayer and the song of the day was America, The Beautiful. Guests included Mike Stahl’s guest Annie Wagonoff(sp). Kristin Winn had her son Scott with her. Don Teets introduced Chris and Victoria Thomas. Wes D’Aponti had Jennifer Allen with him. She is an intern at his business from Mesa State College. It cost Wes a buck to tell where she was working.

Happy Bucks were contributed by Heidi Pankow because of her new nephew, Orville Boge because he was happy that the Mesa State football team was winning. Bruce Isaacson donated money because he had seen a car with 4 pairs of skis on top. Bill Byers was rejoicing over the Fruita Monument win over Grand Junction.

Mike Moran brought News, Weather and Sports but had a hard time getting anyone to laugh. He remarked it was a tough crowd.

Rick Nisley introduced our speaker. It was Chris Thomas. He spoke to us about the home rule issue that is on the election ballot this year.

Bob Stratton brought the thoughts for the day. He talked about people remembering if you were right or wrong among other things.

The mystery greeter was Brad Krebill. He went and shook hands with Don Teets so he could win the $5.00 to help him to go to Hayes, Kansas this week-end to watch Mesa State play football. It had been announced that Don was in need of help to get to Hayes this week-end.

President Rick gave a special thank-you to Jean Thomas for her piano playing. She said she never gets to eat.

The Joke of the day was brought to us by Bob Stratton. It had to do with Nebraska Football and their simpleton player Bronco.

Birthdays in the next week are being celebrated by Rita Crumpton and Heidi Waggoner. They both told where they were born. Rita in Sioux Falls, Iowa and Heidi in Limon, Colorado. Congratulations to both of you.

If you would like to help out with the Kids Voting program please sign-up now. There is need for more help on election day.

Rich Emerson once again announced there are three vacancies to be filled. One for Vice President and two on the board. Mike Moran has been nominated for vice president and Orville Peterson and Henry Langstaff to serve on the board. If you would like to run for these positions contact Rich this week as there will be nominations open one more time next week and then the vote will be November 7.

President Rick announced there were copies of the purposes and objects of Kiwanis on each table. He also said the web page has been updated.

Don’t forget the Governors visit will be November 1 at Hotchkiss and the charter dinner for the new Golden Age club will be next Wednesday. If you would like to attend either of these talk with our president and find out what is needed to sign up.

Don’t forget next Thursday is Halloween and if you would like to dress for the occasion please do. The meeting will be about the financial issues by the City of Grand Junction.

I will see you then.

Henry Langstaff – bulletin editor.