Guests included Stan Prescott introduced by Gordon Harbert. Daryl Pridy had as his guest Chris Stewart. Rick Adleman brought Abby Lanmier who is the Circle K president. She said they are not doing well as there are only two members. She asked for our help in recruiting new members.

Lots of people had Happy Bucks. Rick Adleman had a $5.00 to say the College is going to honor 5 alumni including our own Bruce Hill. Mike Moran had Happy bucks as did Toni Heiden-Moran. Mike Kelly had a $100 bill as his happy buck. He must have done well in Las Vegas. Rick Nisley put in a happy buck because of all the good work at Oktoberfest. Bill Byers and Eric Lusby as well as Michelle Heiser had money to put in. Betsy Madden had a buck for her daughter Christine being honored. Kristin Winn put in a buck. Steve Attarian had a buck to talk of his 6^th Wedding anniversary. Sandy Barger said her son is also being honored as Betsy’s daughter is. Randy Kirschbaum put in money. Greg Schaefer had money for the good job Hilltop has done at Camp Kiwanis. Larry Beckner put in a buck as did Paul Miller. Toni Heiden-Moran put in another buck and got the last word.

Gary Brown is celebrating his birthday this week. Be sure to wish him a happy day.

The program introduced by Randy Kirschbaum was Joanna Murray who represented Sensory Learning Program. She talked about how they are working to stimulate the senses of young people with learning problems. At the conclusion of her program President Wes presented her with a certificate.

Saturday night the Salvation Army honored our club and presented a plaque to thank us for the Christmas Kettle partnership.

Kevin Price said the Mesa State College Wrestling is going on.

President Wes gave a one minute spot on the history of Kiwanis. He said the original club chose the name Kiwanis. He also said the defining statement was adopted a couple of years ago.

Tom Sheldon gave a board report. He said the Oktoberfest report indicated we netted about $6100 which is down about 27 per cent from last year. He also said Joe Breman gave a report on the financial resources. The special acknowledgment of the speaker was approved as was the budget and to give $5000 to the Meth Task Force for assistance for those coming off treatment.

Kristin Winn expanded on the plan for the money for Meth treatment. Any questions talk to her.

Joe Bremen talked about the newest committee which is Financial Resources Committee. He said their plans are to make Kiwanis a part of estate planning, single pay life insurance programs, or checks in memorial. They hope to have Kiwanis members think of the club in their estate planning and at other times when it is appropriate to give money. The hope is to use this money in a foundation trust to help the general needs of the community. Any questions talk to Joe Breman.

Rick Nisley gave a special thanks to all who helped with Oktoberfest. He said the raffle should bring in another 3 to 4 hundred dollars on top of the $6100 already earned. Bob Colony and Bob Hanson donated the Bronco tickets which were the highlight of the drawing and Lynne Sorlye made arrangements for the Holiday Inn stay when the winner goes to the Bronco game.

We are still looking for a new bulletin Editor. Contact Wes or Henry if you would like to take on this job. Henry spends about two hours a week doing the bulletin and has been compensated by receiving free meals at the meetings..