The program introduced by Bruce Hill, was Jamie Hamilton talking about the JUCO tournament and about the improvements to the ball field.. He said some $400,000 has been spent in the last year on improvements to the scoreboard, the seats, the sound system and others. He also said the speaker at the tournament banquet is Goose Gossage.

The election for the board of directors was held. Four people were elected to 2 year terms. They were Dennis Durmas, Heidi Pankow, Tom Sheldon and Kristin Winn. Others that were nominated included Sandy Barger, Ken Willard, Paul Miller and Chris Gumone. It is good to see all the people who are willing to serve. We have a very active club. Even if you are not elected you are still needed on committees and serving at pancake day, Oktoberfest, Safety Walk, etc.

Greeters today were Amy Hand and Tom LaCroix. The song of the day was Take Me Out To The Ball Game. President Mike Moran was in charge of the meeting. Heidi Waggoner lead the prayer.

Guests, besides the Hutchinson, Kansas, team included the Central High Key Club who were collecting money to buy cakes for the cake walk at pancake day. Other guests were introduced as follows: Henry Langstaff had Wayne Wright with him. Kevin Price had his daughter, Madeline, as his guest. Rich Emerson introduced Chris Jones, who was a former member. Rita Crumpton had Victor Pauley at her table. Jeff Freeland brought Christi Adams with him. Wally Bissinger from the Golden K Club was here. Bob and Connie Merrill from Anchorage, Alaska, were introduced by Mike Moran. Jeff Gumone was accompanied by his son, Justin. Roxie Denning brought Barbara Hensey with her.

Happy Bucks were given by Orville Peterson, Sally Ryan, Heidi Waggoner, Brad Willms, Rick Nisley, Dennis Durmas and Jeff Gumone.

Those fine master, Steve Thompson, mentioned today were Mike Moran, guest Connie Merrell, Dennis Durmas, Rich Emerson, Heidi Waggoner, Kevin Price, Jeff Freeland and Roxie Denning.

LeAnn Zetmier gave an update on Pancake Day ticket sales. Everyone needs to sell, sell, sell. So far the ticket sales amount to $6250 with a goal of $20,000. Roxie Denning gave rewards from the drawing of those who sold tickets this week to Henry Langstaff, Don Teets, Sandy Barger and Rick Tuma.

Bill Byers brought a gift to the president from his recent trip to Juneau, Alaska. He brought a bottle of beer and a glass to drink if from.

Amy Dyer announced more items are needed for the silent auction. Among things donated is a time share on a house boat at Lake Powell and a Honda ATV. Call her if you have things to donate or drop them by Toni Heiden-Moran’s office after June 7.

Wally Bissinger announced the golf tournament was a success. Randy Kirschbaum and Wally headed up the project. The proceeds will be used to fund Key Club Scholarships. Those sponsoring holes or other sponsors to the Golf Tournament included Heiden Homes Inc, American National Bank, Harbert Lumber, Value Enhancement Group Inc, Grand Valley National Bank, Ed Branson CPA, Eric Lusby State Farm Insurance Agency, Don Teets, Page Parson Jewelers, Waddell and Reed, Alpine Bank, Linsco Private Ledger, Grand Valley Power, The Daily Sentinel, Superior Alarms Inc, Rick Tuma-Edward Jones Investments, Wakefield Property Management, Beckner and Associates, Greg Schaefer-Bray & Co, Redstone Vet Clinic, Wally Bissinger, Amigo Animal Clinic, Impact Promotions & J Dyer Construction. Also Johnson’s House of Flowers, Carpetland USA, Hanson Equipment, Page Parsons Jewelers and Holiday Inn Grand Junction helped out.

Thanks to all.

See you next week!