Today was the kick-off for the Salvation Army Bell ringing undertaking. We will meet Saturday Dec 3 at the Salvation Army building on 4^th st at about 9 AM. The bell ringing is from 10-12. If you have not signed up for a location just show up and there will be somewhere to go.

Majors Alfred and Stella Parker were the speakers. They were accompanied by Brad Leggitt from the Salvation Army. They showed us a video on what the Salvation Army does throughout the world. Major Alfred Parker also said the money raised by us and Rotary accounts for about 25% of the amount raised at the Christmas season. Treasurer Orville Peterson said last year our club took in $6800 from club members for the Salvation Army.

Later Steve Thompson, dressed like a fairy lead in the gathering of the checks from Kiwanis members. How much we raised at our meeting will be told later but of course we want to beat Rotary. Steve had Pete Jouflas and Bob Hanson tell jokes to soften the crowd.

After we were greeted by Amy Dyer and Roxie Denning the meeting was called to order by President LeAnn Zetmier. The prayer of the day was lead by Bill Byers. The song of the day was Jingle Bells. Later Roxie Denning brought the thought for the day. It had to do with a senility prayer. Amy Dyer recited the defining statement and won the $5.00.

There were several guests. Included were four members of the Central High Key Club. LeAnn Zetmier introduced Craig Triester. He is from Eastern Missouri. He told us about his work in Kiwanis there and that he had moved to our community. Sharon Baxter brought Wes Hamon as her guest. Sandy Barger introduced Pat Cantwell. Rick Nisley had his wife Starr with him. Guy Stephens brought Mancel Page as his guest. Kevin Price had his daughter Mattie with him. She told us she is four years old.

Several people had happy bucks. Terry Wakefield had a buck. Steve Thompson put in money. Rick Nisley put in money and faked a call from Gary Barnett. Peggy Page contributed money. Bob Burger had a buck. Rich Emerson and Orville Boge both put in money as did Orville Peterson. Bill Byers, Mike Moran , Heidi Waggoner and Barb Hinze contributed money. Amy Dyer said the Aktion Club is contributing $500.00 to the Motorcycle Run For Christmas.

President LeAnn Zetmier read a tribute to Aging written by George Carlin. She then fined Bob Hanson for leaving without the thought for the day a couple of weeks back. Sue Conry was fined for missing so many meetings as was Peggy Page. Steve Katz was fined for being absent so much but it was discovered later she intended to fine Steve Castor. Steve K paid without protest. That tells you what a nice guy he is. The table occupied by Greg Schaefer, Scot Hayduk and others were fined for no woman at their table.

Stephanie Tuin was recognized for her outstanding work as City Clerk of the Year. Mailyn D’Aponti and Sally Ryan were feted for making the paper with their contributions to Kiwanis.

The vote was taken to increase the dues from $8.00/mo to 12/mo. It passed with no dissent.

There will be a board meeting on December 12. The Golden K Club will have their Christmas party December 14^th.

Sally Ryan brought a gift for the president from her recent trip to Pennsylvania. She had a shot glass and a Liberty bell replica from Philadelphia.

Next week the program is Mesa County Library Foundation. See you then.

Henry Langstaff Bulletin Editor.