There were many guests in attendance. Merrill Hinshaw is a Kiwanis Life member who has just relocated to Grand Junction, most recently from St. George, Utah. Mike McDill brought wife Penny. Paul Miller’s distinguished guest was Mesa State president, Tim Foster. Rick Nisley introduced the official JUCO scorer, Chris Day. Jeff Freeland had Barb Heinze as a guest and Bob Colony brought Andy Rhoads. Andy was inducted into membership today. Welcome! Vikki Bell brought Vic Pawley. Vic and Barb have turned in applications. Randy Rexwinkle had his wife Boots here today and Terry Wakefield brought grandson, Cody. Jon Wickre introduced Gabe DeGabriel.

Many Happy Bucks were offered for JUCO related subjects. Lee Young and Don Teets were happy about sponsorships and Rick said the JUCO website had 62,000 hits. Heidi Waggoner is celebrating her son’s fourth birthday and Blaine Scott is glad that his daughter has graduated from high school and his wife is finally able to join him in Grand Junction.

Marilee Wood introduced the program. New member Jon Wickre gave a very informative talk on the programs of the Grand Junction Housing Authority in regards to affordable housing in the valley. This is an issue that affects many families in the area.

Pancake Day is just two short weeks away! Guy Stephens updated us on the day’s programs and entertainment and acknowledged Joyce with Two Rivers for her donation of stuffed animals for the cakewalk. Amy Dyer announced that we need more Silent Auction items. Please round up some items-large or small- and bring them down to Heiden Homes. LeAnn updated us on ticket sales and thanked Mike Kelly, new member, for donating signs and banners from Your Sign Company. Our ticket sales to date are $8,659 with today’s $2,609. Prize winners today were Elgin Mallory, Bill Byers and Heidi Waggoner. Sales are behind the pace we need with Pancake Day approaching so sell, sell sell!

Mike McDill reported on membership Drive. We are delighted to have quite a number of applications and some really great people planning to join our ranks. Blaine Scott spoke about what his new membership means to him. He is enjoying the people and friendships that he is forming and is glad to be doing something positive for his new community. (We are really pleased to have a "pro" in our midst when it comes to invocations).

Reminder: There is a Board meeting next Wednesday, June 8, at 5:15 at City Hall. Members are always welcome to come.

A special thanks to Lynne Sorlye for writing this newsletter as I was unable to attend.