Don’t forget if you are sponsoring a new member to get them to the next Kiwanis Orientation class. It is the first Wednesday of the month ( August 3) at the Holiday Inn on Horizon Drive. The starting time is 5:15 and Don Teets will handle the class. You and your prospective member need to attend before they are inducted into the club.

The greeters were Amy Dyer and Mike Stahl. The prayer was offered by Larry Beckner. The song of the day was This Land Is Your Land. The joke of the day was told by Steve Thompson. You would have to ask him to explain it. The Thought of the Day was brought by Bill Kistler. He said something I can relate to as it was Happy hour is Nap Time. Tom Sheldon read News, Weather and Sports.

There were several guests. Joe Breman had his wife Jill with him. Judy Reich was introduced by Ben Watkins. Timi Brown had Don Teets introduce her as well as Phil Straus. Gordon Harbert had his son Kyle with him. Roxie Denning brought Christi Porter. Lynne Sorlye introduced Mike Simpson and Ryan Otberg. They have been here before. Orville Peterson was accompanied by his daughter, Lindsey. Daryl Pridy once again had Shana Lee Waugh with him. Randy Kirschbaum brought Keith Owens to club. Welcome to all.

Several Happy Bucks were given. Those with money were Jeff Gumone, Mike McDill, Toni Heiden-Moran, Steve Katz, Vernon Gray, Bill Byers and Mailyn D’Aponti.

The program introduced by Amy Dyer was our own member and County Commissioner speaking about the problem of meth amphetamine. She said there are some 900 children in Mesa County in Foster Care. Many are the result of their parents using Meth.

Ken Maher and Daryl Pridy are celebrating birthdays this week. Greg Schaefer had his Kiwanis anniversary as well.

Bob Hanson and Bob Colony were selling tickets for bouquets of flowers. The proceeds are to help Rich Emerson as he tries to be elected Governor-Elect of the Rocky Mountain District. The convention is in Cheyenne, WY, August 11-14. There were drawings to see who won. Four winners were announced. They were Bruce Isaacson, Lowell Shormann, Toni Heiden-Moran and Orville Boge. There will be another drawing next week so keep your tickets. The Golden K Club is also helping with money for Rich’s campaign.

Ron Sherman was handing out fines. I guess he has replace Steve Thompson as fine-master. He fined Mike Moran, Toni Heiden-Moran, John Wickery, Roxie Denning, LeAnn Zetmier, Mike McDill, Randy Rexwinkle, Kevin Price, Steve Thompson and Mike Moran again. Mike just put his wallet on the podium as he felt all his money was going away.

There were three members with gifts for the president. I think they think Mike is a drinker as they brought similar things. Randy Rexwinkle brought from Anchorage, AK, a beer Stein. Mike McDill went to Spain and brought Mike Moran Spanish beer and a glass to drink it from as well as some soap etc. Marilee Wood spent some time in Yucatan and Cancun. She brought Muscatel and a Mexican Shot Glass. Go figure!

Don’t forget the NASCAR exhibition headed up by Steve Katz. This event is September 17 starting at 10 AM at the Eastgate Shopping center on North Ave. Also the Oktoberfest will be upon us October 1. Plan for these events.

See you next week at club.