Warren Reams was president in 1972. Orville Boge in 1974; Guy Stevens -‘78; Larry Beckner- ‘86; Greg Schaefer - ‘87; Elgin Mallory - ‘88; Don Teets - ‘89; Bob Burger - ‘90; Earl Payne - 91; Bruce Hill - ‘93; Rick Tuma - ‘95; Lowell Shormann - ‘96; Jeff Gumone -‘98; Steve Thompson - ‘99; Rich Emerson - 2000; rick Nisley - 03; Mark Relph - 04; and Mike Moran - 05. Besides those active past presidents there are other members who are past presidents of other Kiwanis Clubs and Bob Colony is a past Governor of the Rocky Mountain District.

Our greeters today were Jeff Cyriaks and Pat Cantwell. The song of the day was God Bless America. President LeAnn Zetmier conducted the first part of the meeting and President Elect Wes D’Aponti the second half. Mike Moran brought the thought for the day and Amy Hand won the five bucks for reciting the Kiwanis defining Statement.

Among the guest today were Lowell Shormann’s wife, Judy. Other guest included Bruce Isaacson’s wife, Aldean; Rich Emerson’s wife. Betty; Orville Boge’s wife, Frances; Warren Reams’s wife, Letha; LeAnn Zetmier’s Husband, Les; Elgin Mallory’s wife, Sarah; Blaine Scott’s wife, Tracy; Jeff Gumone’s wife; Bob Colony’s wife, Terry; as well as Lloyd Unfred’s wife, Kathy; and Don Teets wife, Bonnie. Fred Nichols also brought his wife, Stephany and Terry Wakefield had his wife Donna with him. Other guests included Jeff Brown who was with Mailyn D’Aponti and Audrey Mullis who was introduced by Orville Peterson.

Those with happy bucks were Brook Blaney, Mike Moran, Joe Higgins, Guy Stephens, Tom LaCroix, Ron Sherman as well as Brad Willms and Kevin Price. Guest Jeff Brown put in a buck to talk about the children that Sara The Safety-Saurus has had visit her this past year.

Ron Sherman was the fine master. He fined Toni Heiden, Gary Schaefer, Rick Nisley, Joe Higgins, Fred Nichols, David Like, Roxie Denning and Amy Dyer. Lt Governor Rich Emerson in turn fined Ron Sherman for harassing our guests.

President LeAnn recognized the members of the board. They are Mike Moran, past president, LeAnn, President, Wes D’Aponti President-Elect; Kristin Winn Vice president; Lynne Sorlye Sec; Orville Peterson - Treasurer; The board is Gary Brown, Amy Dyer, Marilee Wood, Tom Sheldon, Sandy Barger, Dennis Durmas and Ken Willard.

Those recognized for perfect attendance for the past year were as follows: 1 yr- Sandy Barger, Jeff Cyriaks, Jeff Gumone, Orville Peterson, Kevin Price, Ken Willard and Sally Ryan. 2 yr- Mailyn D’Aponti, Wes D’Aponti, Roxie Denning, Dennis

Durmas, Amy Dyer, Steve Katz, Terry Wakefield, 3 yrs - Jeff Freeland, Randy Kirschbaum, Bill Kistler, and Stephanie Tuin. 4 yrs- Lynne Sorlye. 5 yrs- Mike Moran and Mike McDill. 6 yrs- Brad Krebill, Marilee Wood and Kristin Winn. 7 yrs- Bill Byers, Les Goodding, Pete Jouflas, and LeAnn Zetmier. 8 yrs- Rick Nisley; 10 yrs - Henry Langstaff. 11 Yrs - Jim Moore; 15 yrs - Larry Beckner, Guy Stephens, & Orville Boge; 18 yrs- Bob Burger; 19 yrs- Don Teets; 20 Yrs - Gary Brown and 42 years Bob Colony. Congratulations to all.

The person honored for Citizen of the Year was Alex Trottier. Alex and his wife Lisa were here to receive the award along with the rest of his family. Alex is the coach of boxing at Impact Sports. He has helped many young people to learn to box and have confidence in themselves. The award was given by the club and the recipient was chosen by the committee of Pete Jouflas, Roxie Denning, Vikki Bell and Bill Byers.

Those with birthdays this week are Lynne Sorlye, Andy Rhodes, Tom LaCroix and Mark Ryan

The Safety Walk is coming up May 10. The Safety Walk Committee will meet next Tuesday, Feb 28 at 8AM at Main Street Bagels. Come if you would like to be a part of that committee. Mailyn D’Aponti is heading up the committee.

Lynne Sorlye announced there were 6 women from our club working at Habitat for Humanity house last Saturday. They hung sheet rock.

Rich Emerson said the Winter Conference meeting went well. Our Club was picked as a Pride Of the Rockies for a single service project.

Roxie Denning announced the membership drive committee will meet March 2 at 5Pm at Dolce Vita. The Corporate Sales Committee will meet next week. They also need more members. Kristin Winn and Bob Colony are the only members designated so far. The Scholarship committee headed by Joe Breman is working on awards.

Blaine Scott told of his life and named Amy Dyer to do that honor next week. He said he is a minister and went to the University of Wyoming.