Other guests were Mick Thornton brought by Gabe DeGabiele, Jim Corley who was introduced by Randy Kirschbaum, Russel Hale who was a guest of Mike Penkaty and Stan Anderson who Bob Hanson had as his guest. Joe Higgins brought Tammie Rupe as his guest. She said she wants an application to become a member. Joe said he will be unable to attend as he is on the Meth task force which is scheduled to meet at the same time as our club.

Jim Moore was celebrating his birthday this week. Happy Birthday, Jim.

The program was introduced by Ken Willard. Our own Bill Byers was in charge of the presentation of the slide show about McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. He was assisted by Susie Arnold and Paul Peck. Orville Peterson was the back up. The NCA is located west of the Colorado National Monument. It is accessible near Fruita and out near the Utah State line. The passed out info about the area.

Ben Watkins was the greeter. He was to be assisted by Thea Chase-Gilman but she had a conflict and only passed through the meeting and greeted people rather than at the door. The song of the day was This Land Is Your Land. Ken Willard brought the thought for the day. It had to do with ordering DeGabiele someone else’s dog.

Steve Thompson handed out fines to Wes D’Aponti. He also fined Joe Higgins for being unable to attend the meetings. Thea Chase was fined in absentia for not being able to stay for the meeting. Gabe DeGabiele also was fined ass was Orville Peterson.

Golden K had their installation meeting Wednesday night. The District Governor was there and Lt Governor, Rich Emerson, installed the new officers. Bob Colony announced that past governor Harold Rust passed away and his funeral is this Saturday in Denver. Contributions in his memory can be made to several Kiwanis functions.

Kristin Winn passed out sign-up sheets for a work day for Habitat for Humanity. It will either be November 11 or 18.

Rick Nisley read a proclamation about the Oktoberfest which is this Saturday, Oct 7. We will be selling sandwiches. I hope you have signed up to help.

President Wes said he hopes to have the approval of the board for a certificate and donation to and in the name of those who bring our programs.

President Wes also said he would be giving a one minute history of a significant thing about Kiwanis. He stated Kiwanis was founded in 1914 in Detroit, Michigan.

Rick Nisley brought a gift for the president from his recent trip to Kansas City and to Nebraska. It was a red cap with a black N in the front of it.

Bob Hanson had a gift from his trip to Lopez Island in Washington state. It was a jar of jam.

Larry Beckner announced the United Methodist Church will be having free concerts at their church on Wednesday from 12:15 to 12:45.

Sally Ryan said Kiwanis was mentioned in the Honky Tonk Angels at the Avalon.

We are still searching for someone to take my place as editor of this newsletter. Please contact Wes if you would like to take over.