Jeanne thanked everyone for the cards and for the money given to hire someone to clean her house while she has been recuperating from the auto accident. She is still in a wheel chair but is doing much better.

Other than those there because of the Young Women of the Month there were no guests. That is probably a record for the year.

Those with Happy Bucks included Mike Moran, who said he heard Bob Burger mention Kiwanis on his Radio Program. Mike also mentioned the recognition Kristi Adams and Thea Chase have received. Kevin Price put in a buck to recognize the Mesa State BB team. Dave Kearsley had a buck as did Rick Tuma. Amy Dyer was happy to mention her niece was being recognized as a Student of the Month.

Our fine master today was Jeff Cyriaks. He fined Randy Kirschbaum and Rick Nisley for not sharing the Girl Scout cookies. Fred Nichols was fined for shirt advertising as was Steve Attarian and Dennis Durmas. Ron Lappi was fined for not mentioning Kiwanis when he was interviewed in the paper.

Larry Beckner tod a little about his life. He said he has been a member of Kiwanis for 30 years and that his dad was a member before him from 1952.. He also said Kiwanis has been an important part of his life. He mentioned that his wife was celebrating her birthday today. He also loves skiing. Next week the one to tell of his life is Blaine Scott.

Our program was Young Women of the Month. Sandy Barger handled the introductions. Central High honored Michelle White. Her sponsor was Robert Jacobs. She had her mom and her little sister with her. Fruita Monument was represented by Ashley Reiber. Shanna Miller was her teacher. She brought her Grandmother, Grandfather, and her mother as guests. Amy Dyer is her Aunt. From Grand Junction, the young woman of the month was Lauren Miller. Amy Lambert was her faculty sponsor. She also had her parents with her. Palisade’s young woman of the month was Brenda Rivas. She brought Ms. Valdez as her teacher. She also had her mother and her cousin with her. Congratulations to all these fine young ladies.

We also had a second program. Also introduced by Sandy Barger, Lynette Jennings who has an organization for Art for Life talked about the importance of art to the community. She also asked for our commitment to the arts.

There is a workday this Saturday for the women of the club at Habitat For Humanity’s women built house. Kristin Winn has all the details.

Next Thursday is a charter luncheon. Come if you can. A sign up sheet for guests was on the table today.

Wes D’Aponti said he had to have the final count for the Mardi Gras party by this week-end. If you have not made arrangements to go and would like to attend call Wes today!

Jeff Freeland, Kevin Price and Brad Krebill are heading up the committee to promote the Kiwanis Golf Tournament. It is to be in May. Talk to one of these three for full details.

President LeAnn said that at the last election Ken Willard was the runner up for member of the board. With the election of Kristin Winn for Vice President there is a vacancy on the board. She asked the club to plan to approve Ken to fill this vacancy next week.

Tom Sheldon brought us an abbreviated News, Weather and Sports. Mostly he talked about the Olympics.

Brook Blaney is having another birthday anniversary this week. And Paul Miller won the $5.00 for reciting the Kiwanis defining statement.

See you next week at the Charter Luncheon.