The program this week was Young Women of the Month. Sandy Barger introduced the young ladies and their sponsors. Grand Junction was represented by Hannah Duffey. She was accompanied by her parents and her sponsor Ms Lambert. Central had Katie Taylor as their young lady. Her sponsor was Cheri Vann. Katie’s parents were also with us. Palisade sent Christina Tofsrud to be their young woman. Her parents were here as was her sponsor Mr Carlon. Finally the honoree from Fruita was Carolyn Foster. She also was accompanied by her parents. Her teacher was Mr Sively. Congratulation to all these fine young women.

The greeters today were Sandy Barger and Mailyn D’Aponti. The song of the day was in Easter Parade. The prayer was offered by Terry Wakefield. Brad Willms told the joke of the day. It had to do with dogs and nuns. You had to be here to truly appreciate it. Roxie Denning was celebrating her birthday and told us she was born in Germany. It is Debra Pace’s club anniversary.

Guests included 7 members of the Fruita Key Club and their sponsor. They thanked us for supporting their trip to the district Key Club convention. There were four members of the Aktion Club here. Marilee Wood said the ones present were the top sellers in their recent candy sale fund raiser. She said they raised some $503. Other guests included Bill Byers son Bryce; Kevin Price’s 3 year old daughter Mattie and Bob Hanson’s guest Barb Scott. Barb is looking for host families for exchange students. If you are interested in being a host family contact Barb at 245-3961.

Steve Thompson handed out fines to several and recognized others. I kind of lost track of who was fined and who just received kudos. His joke was about a clairvoyant son and the milkman. Bill Byers , Jeff Freeland, Marilee Wood, Jim Moore, Vernon Grey and Bob Colony were called upon. He also had a comment about Brad Willms’ joke and Stephanie Tuin’s name was mentioned.

LeAnn Zetmier had 2 happy bucks because her daughter is still in the running for a job and Mark Relph was not hurt in the Electric Mountain explosion. He was a guest there at the time it exploded but was out on his snow mobile at the time it happened. Dennis Durmas was happy because his 5 year old son finished second in a race at West Yellowstone. Roger Martin paid $5.00 to tell he has gone back to work. He is working part time for a title company. The Fruita Monument Key Club had a happy buck for the money received from our club for the trip to district convention. Rick Nisley had a happy buck for the Aktion Clubber who finished second in the Special Olympic event.

The Good Friday breakfast was March 25. I attended and can testify that Larry Beckner did a great job as speaker. There was good attendance and the music and food were very good as well.

The board met this week. Among things happening was the approval of Blaine Scott as a new member of the club.

Bob Colony said corporate Pancake Day Sales are moving along. Some $8250 has already been collected. The goal for Corporate Sales is $25,000. If that is achieved those who sold $500.00 worth of corporate sponsorship will be treated to a free meal. Let’s get involved with getting these sales.

Guy Stephens announced Colorado West Mental Health will be having a golf tournament at Adobe Creek on April 9.

Other upcoming events include Highway Cleanup April 9 at 9AM. We will be working on G road between 23 and 24 road. Roxie Denning is in charge of this event.

Other Activities include the Safety Walk scheduled for May 11. Mailyn D’Aponti is heading this up. The Key Club Scholarship Golf Tournament is May 20. This is a joint venture between us and Golden K. Randy Kirschbaum is spearheading this. The Pancake Day is June 17. We all are involved in making this a success. And Oktoberfest will be upon us October first.

See you next week!