When you come to Kiwanis at Two-Rivers you never know what is in store for you. Today we met in a tent outside the front door of Two-Rivers. It seems the Grand Junction Board of Realtors took up too much room for us to fit inside. It was different and fun for a change. We also were entertained by the Grand Junction High School West Winds Chorus. They sang 6 songs with lots of action. It was fun. I hope you did not miss this great meeting.

Larry Beckner was in charge today. He is a past president. He said he was president in 1985-1986. When he started his term there were 110 members and by the time he left the club was down to 93. You can thank the Oil Shale bust, not Larry’s administration.

The prayer was offered by Bob Stratton. The song of the day was God Bless America. The greeters were Stephanie Tuin and ?. I am sorry but I did not see any other greeter. If you were the one who was greeting with her thanks anyway.

Dennis Mitchell brought the thought for the day. It had to do with fish and the dam. You needed to hear him tell it to appreciate what it was about.

I forgot to mention about the birthdays last week. It was Earl Payne’s birthday. He said his parents were 49 years old when he was born. Jeff Gumone also was celebrating a birthday. He said he and his wife are expecting another baby in the summer. We did not talk about birthdays this week.

Guests today included Gordon Harbert’s wife. Also, Heidi Pankow was here with her new daughter, Hannah. Rick Stevenson had his wife Sharon with him. Jeanne Thomas was accompanied by her husband, Chuck and her niece Christine Burk. Christine was our program. More on that later. Doug Stack, who is about to be inducted, brought Scott McMillan(?)with him. The Central High Key Club was out in force. They filled one table. At the urging of acting President Larry Beckner and with the leading of Rich Emerson we sang the Kiwanis Welcome Song. After hearing it, maybe that is why the club numbers decreased during Larry’s administration.

Jeanne Thomas introduced our program today. Her Niece, Christine Burk, was the speaker. Christine is with the IRI (International Republican Institute). They go to developing countries and tell them how to introduce Democracy to those countries. She told about her experiences in Indonesia, Russia, Angola and Mongolia. She told a little about the changes to change from a socialist country to a free market country as well as from a dictatorship to a free country. She said the world is moving toward more freedom. She said her group is helping in the Middle East.

Blaine Scott was inducted into the club today. He was sponsored by Orville Boge. Blaine is the senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Grand Junction. He and his wife recently moved here from Cheyenne, WY. Welcome Blaine.

Bob Colony reported corporate sales have reached the half-way point of it’s goal. If you have not gotten your contacts made, do it now. They goal is $25,000.00 and the time to do this is by the end of April. If you sell $500 in corporate sponsorship and the goal is met you and your significant other will receive a free meal. Pancake Day is June 17.

Amy Dyer announced they need items for the silent auction. Contact her if you have things to contribute or if you can help out. She is also looking for gift baskets.

Highway cleanup is this Saturday. Brad Krebill announced it will be between 22Rd &

23 Road and G Road. Starting time is 9AM. Be sure to bring gloves.

April 23 will be the work day with Habitat For Humanity. Kristin Winn announced there will be painting that day. Contact her if you have any questions.

April 29 the Golden K Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Chile Supper and silent Auction. Plan to attend.

The Hilltop Media Event concerning Camp Kiwanis is scheduled for April 19. The Safety Walk is May 11. The Golf Tournament to raise money for the Key club scholarships is May 20. This is a joint endeavor with the Golden K Club. In fact on Thursday, April 28, 5 Key Club Scholarships will be handed out. Be Sure to plan to attend that special meeting.

See you next week. Come and see who is in charge and what the program will be!!!

Henry Langstaff           Bulletin Editor.