Dennis Woodrich was playing the piano today in place of Jeanne Thomas. Jeanne was hurt in an auto wreck. She is reported to have lacerations on her face, a broken pelvis and more injuries. She has asked that no one visit her at this time.

Jeff Cyriaks was collecting the fines and quarters today. We missed Les Goodding who normally handles that job.

Terry Wakefield had his Grandson, Cody, as his guest today. Rick Nisley introduced Lloyd Unfred as his guest. Lloyd is a past member of Kiwanis clubs in Washington State and the Denver area. Bill Byers had his son Bryce with him. Jeff Freeland introduced Heather Smith as his guest.

Happy bucks were given by Mike McDill who said he has accepted a job in Glenwood Springs and will be leaving in two weeks. He is our President-elect so that means Wes D’Aponti will move up and be the president-elect. A new Vice President will have to be selected. Rich Emerson had a buck to say he is now serving as Lt Governor. Fred Wyngarden who was selected to be Lt Governor this year has resigned. Don Teets had a buck to talk about the Maverick Basketball teams. Dennis Durmas put a buck in the pot to talk about his son wanting to come back to hear the magician this week. When he found out the magician would not be here he said he did not care to attend. LeAnn Zetmier had a happy buck that her son got married.

Marilee Wood introduced our program. Shane Collins who is a member of the Fruita Key Club. However he and his fellow Fruita High Student told us about a project in Zambia, Africa, to help the children there who have been orphaned mostly because of AIDS which is sweeping the African Continent. They had a power point program to tell of their trip there to help build an orphanage and improve the water and health aspects of the children. The program is called Africa Hope. They need money of course.

Steve Thompson acted as fine master today. He told Pete Jouflas to tell a joke or pay a fine. We heard a joke. Rick Nisley was fined. Don Teets had to pay a buck as did Henry Langstaff. Ron Lappe coughed up money. Larry Beckner and Ron Sherman were fined as well. The women were threatened to be fined if they did not start sitting at tables where no ladies were present.

Pat Cantwell was inducted into the club today. Pat was sponsored by Sandy Barger. He is a newcomer to Grand Junction and works at Cumulus Broadcasting. Welcome, Pat. He has a special ribbon on his name badge as a new member. He needs to complete at least three of five activities to have the ribbon removed. They are orientation, Bring a new member prospect, be a greeter, participate in a service project and/or participate on a committee.

LeAnn Zetmier told us about a little known part of her life. She said she spent time in Prince of Whales Island in Alaska. She showed us a button blanket she made while there. She was a teacher there. Next week Kristi Porter will be bringing something about herself.

Kristin Winn announced the Habitat for Humanity is planning to have a women built house. She said the women of our club are asked to participate January 28. If you are interested contact Kristin.

The winter meeting is February 17-19 in Denver. Lynne Sorlye announced if you would like to attend to fill out applications. Applications are at the front table. Lynne also asked that you be sure to sign they attendance forms and tell of you activities for Kiwanis.

Wes D’Aponti reminded us the Winter party is coming up February 25 at the Adobe Golf Club. It starts at 6PM with food at 7PM and dancing at 8PM. Make your plans to attend.

See YOU next week. Henry Langstaff Bulletin Editor.