President LeAnn Zetmier called the meeting to order. She said she would not be here next week and Wes D’Aponti would lead the meeting. It will be his first meeting so let’s cut him a little slack.

The greeters today were Toni Heiden-Moran and Tom Sheldon. The song of the day was When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. The defining statement was given by Stephanie Tuin. She won the $5.00. We had no Thought for the Day but Pete Jouflas brought us a joke. You had to be there to appreciate it.

Among the guests was Boots Rexwinkle. She came all the way from Anchorage to attend. She is Randy’s wife and they have moved to Alaska. She said she is a member of a Kiwanis Club in Anchorage. Jeff Cyriaks introduced her. Tom Sheldon had his friend Tim Brown with him. Terry Wakefield introduced his grandson, Cooper. Ron Sherman had his two sons, Patrick and Gene as his guest. Steve Katz brought his daughter, Michelle, and her friend Ammon (sp). Wally Bissinger and Jim Moore from the Golden K Club were also at club today.

Jim Moore thanked us for helping with their successful Chili Supper by buying tickets and attending. Wally was promoting the upcoming Golf Tournament. That takes place May 19.

Those with Happy bucks were Rick Tuma, Lloyd Unfred, Jeff Freeland, Toni Heiden-Moran, Sandy Barger, Bob Stratton, Dave Kearsley and Rick Nisley. Jeanne Thomas also was very happy as she is able to stand without her wheel chair. She was so happy she gave $50.00 to the club. It is good to see her progressing so well from her car accident. It is also fun to hear her and her Husband, Chuck, play all the fun tunes.

Tom Sheldon introduced the program. It was Randy Hampton from the DOW. He talked about the Moose that have been planted on Grand Mesa. He says there are some 46 animals. 26 cows and 20 bulls and they think at least 10 of the cows will give birth this spring. He believes the program has been successful.

Several are celebrating birthdays this week. They include Eleanor Walker, Blaine Scott, Les Goodding, Brad Willms, Mike Kelly, Ron Lappi and Dennis Mitchell. Happy Birthday to all.

Fine master Rita Crumpton was kinder in her fines this week. She fined Ron Sherman for his letter to the editor without any mention of Kiwanis. She fined Rick Tuma for calling her a name which rhymes with WITCH. Other fines went to Roxie Denning, LeAnn Zetmeir, Tom Sheldon and Rick Nisley.

Randy Kirschbaum told about his life. He said he was born in Kansas, his dad was a fireman and retired at 44. He loves motorcycles and has raced them as a youngster. He worked in the oil fields before going to Mesa State and he now works for Alpine Bank. He named Guy Stephens to be the one to tell all next week.

Larry Beckner asked for volunteers to help with the Good Friday Breakfast. He also said the club was sponsoring a team for the Knowledge Bowl. Contact Larry now if you would like to help with the Good Friday breakfast.

Joe Breman reported on the Scholarship committee. He said they were working to make the scholarship funds increase. Besides the Red Crawford Scholarship to UTEC, he says there is scholarships for Key Club and for Circle K. The committee is looking for ways to fund these scholarships. Remember them in your will or give a special gift to these funds.

Bob Colony and Kristin Winn reported on the Corporate sponsorship for Pancake Day. The letters are out. The tickets will be available next week. Most all the companies that sponsored last year have someone designated to contact them. The goal for corporate sponsorships this year is $30,000.

Rick Nisley brought a gift for the president he bought on his recent trip to Kansas City. He brought popsicle sticks, glitter and glue so she can make her own gift. Boots Rexwinkle brought a gift from Anchorage. It included a small stuffed mush dog and a political pin.

Next week the program will be Drene Stevens talking about Epilepsy. See you then.