After we were greeted by Heidi Pankow and Bob Colony, President Mike called the meeting to order. The prayer was by Heidi Waggoner. The song of the day was Roll Out the Barrel. The joke of the day was told by Pete Jouflas. Actually he had several jokes from church bulletin bloopers. The thought for the day was brought by Heidi Pankow.

Our speaker was Judy Shormann. She was introduced by Heidi Pankow. Judy is the Victims Service Coordinator with the Grand Junction Police Department. She talked about Domestic Violence and what is being done to help those who are being abused. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Judy said the violence can be physical or mental and is between those who have had a close personal relationship such as spouses and children.

Those with guests today included LeAnn Zetmier who introduced her friend Rae Putterbaugh(sp). Lowell Shormann introduced his wife Judy as his guest and Roxie Denning was accompanied by her husband Paul.

Roxie was honored as new Kiwanian of the year for the last administrative year. Congratulations, Roxie. Also thanks to all the new members who have helped out.

Happy bucks were given by Mark Relph who is happy to be through as president and Orville Peterson who was happy for the friendship with a person who passed away this past week-end. He also was happy about other things. Bob Stratton put in a buck because of the Catholic Outreach soup kitchen and the Greek Festival upcoming. Rick Nisley was happy because Mark Relph is through being president. Pete Jouflas had a buck to talk about the Greek Festival coming up this week-end at the Greek Orthodox church at 12^th and Horizon. All are invited. Bill Byers put in a buck to tell of Matt Guccini when he was a kid.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Habitat for Humanity work days. They are October 16 and 23^rd. Habitat is working on a house in Camelot Gardens north of the Eastgate shopping center.

Matt Guccini and Warren Reams were honored for their birthdays this week. It is Matt’s 30^th and Warren’s 84^th. Allison Ellington and Brook Blaney also have birthdays this week. Happy Birthday to all. Warren Reams also has his Kiwanis anniversary at this time. He has been a member since 1955 and he said the most memorable time as a Kiwanis member was when he completed his year as president.

The Golden K Club will be having their allocations next Wednesday October 13. They meet at then Redlands Community Center at 9:00 AM. Our club is invited to attend.

The Oktoberfest was a great success. We do not have figures yet but they are forthcoming. Thanks to all who helped.

The Bell ringing for the Salvation Army is scheduled for December 4. A joint meeting with Rotary is to be October 28 and again the day before Thanksgiving. Be sure to put these on your calendar.

Next week the new Kiwanis Governor is to be here. Plan to attend if you can.

There will be orientation for new prospective members the first Wednesday of each month. Don Teets will conduct the meetings. The new members will have to attend those meetings before they are inducted into the club. The meeting will be at Don’s business at 751 Horizon Ct, Suite 251 at 5:15PM.

Fine Master, Steve Thompson, fined Mike Moran for losing the bell. He also fined Dennis Durmas, Orville Peterson, Ron Sherman, Bill Byers, Matt Guccini and Warren Reams. Greg Schaefer, Pete Jouflas and Mark Relph had to cough up money as well. He gave a big thank you to Larry Beckner, Stacy Mascarenas and Don Teets. Space does not permit me to give all the details but Warren paid to tell of his second Great Grandchild. Congratulations, Warren.

See you next week when the program is the Key Club Rocky Mountain District Governor .