Guests were introduced by Toni Mascarenas who had Angela Luedtke with her for the second time. Terry Wakefield brought his grandson, Cody, for the umpteenth time. Maybe we need to get Cody an honorary membership as he is more faithful to attendance than many of our members. Blaine Scot brought his wife Tracey with him. Chris Gumone had his son, Justin. John Wikre brought Merle Allen as his guest. Welcome to all.

Those with Happy Bucks included Vern Gray, Bob Burger, Sally Ryan, Kristin Winn, Ed Branson, and LeAnn Zetmier. Sally pointed out that Bruce Isaacson was able to be back with us. It was good to seem him at club again. Kristin Winn said she road Ride The Rockies last week. Bob Burger and LeAnn Zetmier announced engagements of their daughters. Ed Branson was just happy to be able to attend and Vern Gray pointed out he did have a wife and four kids.

Anne Wenzel from Western Colorado Community Foundation was our guest speaker. Dennis Durmas introduced her. She told of the work of the Foundation. It helps raise and distribute funds to needy causes in Western Colorado.

Those with birthdays this week are Jeff Freeland, Henry Langstaff, Cathy Staten and Darrel Mattivi. Former member Roger Martin also has his birthday this week.

Jeff Gumone told of his life. He is from New Jersey and attended college at the University of Wyoming. He said after spending a number of years working in New York he moved back out west where he met his wife and married 8 years ago. They now have two children. He is also a past president of this club. Next week Jim Moore is to tell of his life.

Rita Crumpton handed out fines for various and sundry reasons. Those hit with fines included our president who was fined $25.00 for missing Pancake Days. Others fined were Rich Emerson, Bob Hanson, Rich Emerson again, Joe Higgins, Thea Chase, Tom Sheldon, Vern Gray, and Rick Nisley. Larry Beckner was recognized for bring the fine video about the National Anthem.

President LeAnn Zetmier recognized many people for their work on pancake days. She mentioned Bob Colony, Kristin Winn, Sandy Barger, Barbara Hinze, Wes D’Aponti, Stephanie Tuin, Amy Dyer, Shaunalee Wall, Betsy Madden, Dennis Durmas, Vikki Bell as well as those who sold over $300 in individual tickets and all the committee heads. LeAnn also recognized Thea Chase for her work at the Incubator Center.

The Dinner at Camp Kiwanis is still planned for August 17. The District Convention is August 3-6. For details contact our president or Secretary, Lynne Sorlye.

The allocations is extended for a couple more weeks. Terry Wakefield has all the details on how to apply. Applications are available on our web sight.