As you probably know the goal is to sell at least $26,000 in pancake day tickets. Each member is expected to sell at least $80.00 worth of tickets. But to reach the goal it will require more ticket sales than that. Let’s all get out there and sell, sell, sell.

Bob Colony announced the corporate sales have passed $19,000.00 worth. That means we are going to help a lot of people this year. Service is what Kiwanis is all about, right?

President Mark Relph called the meeting to order. The greeters were announced but I did not get their names. Sorry about that. The song of the day was Zippedy Doo Dah. The prayer was offered by Don Teets. The Joke of the day was brought by Rick Nisley. He had a joke about a potato family. If you want all the details ask him. The Thought for the day was also offered by Rick Nisley. It was a quote from Henry Ford. Rick said that Henry said if you think you are going to fail or succeed you are correct. Think about it.

The mystery greeter was Bruce Hill. He had to leave early to attend to the business of being mayor or something and did not name a drawing recipient

Guests today included Rick Thurtle introduced by Mike Moran. Heidi Pankow had Kathy Sciara as her guest. Ed Branson was accompanied by Rich Stevenson. Paul Miller had his wife Lynne with him. Rick Nisley brought his better half Starr tody. Guy Stephens had Clark Wingate as his guest.

Happy bucks included the following: Bruce Hill had a new daughter who weighed some 7#2oz. He put in $7.00 to announce her arrival. Joe Higgins had money to tell of the Partners program coming up May 15. Ed Branson put in a buck because Anschutz gave another $5000.00 to Camp Kiwanis for scholarships. Dennis Durmas gave a dollar because of Mesa State College game. Ryan Ellington was happy because his classes are finished. Trent Tilbury said he was happy that the Calgary Flames won. LeAnn Zetmier was happy because of Girl Scouts and because her daughter won an award at CSU and her son got engaged. Toni Heiden-Moran had a buck to celebrate Mike’s completion of his college courses.

Birthdays this week were celebrated by Thea Chase, Jeff Emerson, Bill Byers and Mark Relph. We all wore hats in honor of Mark’s birthday.

Jeff Gumone is celebrating his anniversary this week.

Don’t forget work day at Camp Kiwanis on May 22^nd. More on that in the weeks to come.

The Golden K Golf Tournament is coming up. If you would like more details contact Bob Colony or Don Teets or any Golden K member.

Vikki Bell won 4 tickets to Rockies game for having her name called as one of the members who sold corporate sponsorships. Congratulations Vikki.

Fine master Steve Thompson handed out a fine to Orville Peterson for no team colors. Don Teets was recognized for mentioning Kiwanis on television. Steve then had us all stand in honor of the election of one of our own to be Mayor of Grand Junction. He then fined each table a buck and said the money should be sent out of town as that is what politicians do.

Next week the program is Bennie Nisley telling of his recent trip to Israel. Please be here.