Thursday’s meeting was a busy one with lots of announcements and information. We began with greetings from David Like and Joe Breman. President LeAnn gave the invocation.  Guests were Alicia Heineke, brought by Steve Thompson; Maddy, daughter of Kevin Price; Bryce, son of Bill Byers; Trevor Johnson with Randy Kirschbaum.  Jeff Freeland and Dennis Durmas had guests whose names I did not get.  Golden K past president Don Fifield also was in attendance.

 Jessica Petersen with Mesa County was on hand to announce the Inside Mesa County series of classes for citizens to learn how the county operates.

Happy Birthday to Jeff Gumone this week.  Happy Bucks came from Michele Heiser announcing Public Health Week, Lloyd Unfred promoting his April 8 Barbershop quarter show, and Bob Hanson whose has completed his business move to his new location. Ron Sherman had a sad buck remembering past member Matt Mattas who passed away this week. We even had some guests who contributed dollars.  This week’s This is Your Life story came from Guy Stephens who warned it could a long story.  Guy is a GJ native who advises changing careers a few times to keep from life interesting.

 Fine Master du jour, Jeff Cyriaks went after his fining team as well as Pete Jouflas for sitting alone, Randy Kirschbaum and Steve Thompson for promoting their fine businesses.  Paul Miller’s cell phone rang at an inopportune time and it cost him a buck.

The program was David Livingston with Hilltop Services. He reported on Camp Kiwanis and was greeted with a standing ovation. Hilltop had a successful first season operating the camp and is developing new programs for local youth to have an education experience in our beautiful location.  They are starting five new programs including Mountain Biking, Arts and Crafts and Survival. David thanked the club, especially noting Greg Schaefer, Ed Branson and Don Fifield. They still need help, though. David challenged us to form a scholarship committee with other service clubs to enable more kids to have a camping experience. If anyone has a source for materials that can be donated, Hilltop is looking for metal roofing, a wood stove and furnishing for the manager’s cabin. He hopes that the club will remain very involved and reminded us that our name is still on the door.

 Wes D’Aponti had Pancake tickets in hand! Committees are forming and things are about to get going. Kristin Winn reported that we have $4,250 in corporate sales on our way to the $30,000 goal. If you sell a corporate sponsorship get those tickets to the business. Don’t forget the party on May 5 for everyone selling $500 or more.  Forms are on the website or available at Club. Call Kristin or Bob Colony if you need anything related to corporate sales.

 President LeAnn announced that elections will be held the second week of May for three board positions as well as Vice President to take office in October.  If you would like to become involved in the leadership of the club, see President LeAnn or any board member.

 Coming up-   April 5-8am Main St. Bagels -Safety Walk meeting

April 13 Membership Drive Kick-off-Start recruiting!

             April 22, road cleanup, sign up sheets are out each week.

              May 10- Safety Walk-mark your calendars

       I would like to thank Lynne Sorlye for writing this newsletter.  Thanks also for Kristin Winn's Help.  I was unable to attend as I am fighting a cold.

Henry Langstaff   Bulletin Editor.