On this week before Pancake Day meeting, we were greeted by Ron Lappi and Fred Nichols. Kristin Winn provided the invocation and Sally Ryan delivered the thought for the day for Roxie Denning who Sally reported was having a high stress day.

Our guests today were Rosemary and Bob, two Central High School Key Clubbers who will be stepping into leadership positions next school year. Rita Crumpton brought husband Tom as her guest.

Among the many happy bucks were Vern Gray who has moved over to KKCO and was happy to be back to club after an absence. Joe Breman had us going for a few minutes with the death of a Kiwanian, the guy who invented the Hokey Pokey and, you can guess what happened when they tried to bury him. Dave Kearsley was happy about seeing a moose near his home on the Mesa. Congratulations to Paul Miller on his 36th anniversary.

Jeff Cyriaks was the fines guy today and dinged Dennis Durmas for a logo shirt and Brad Krebill and Roxie Denning for the same offense.

Mike Kelly was the This is Your Life person this week. He told us his story of how he overcame some very difficult years in his life, how he turned it around and how much it means for him to be able to give back to the community. We are glad you are a Kiwanian, Mike!

President LeAnn inducted our newest member today. Rod Winget is a retired former Rotarian who has "seen the light". He told us of a distinguished career and of past projects including founding an organization to help homeless children. Tom LaCroix is his sponsor. Welcome, Rod!

Today's program was presented by Rajeev, a member of the Colorado School of Mines Circle K Club. They again went to Mexico and built two houses in three days for poor families. He was very entertaining and informative and showed slides of the trip and the project. Their club tries to do a service project every day.... yes, every day.

Bob Colony and Kristin Winn announced that corporate sales reached $35,000 which is above and beyond their goal. That is the good news. The bad news, announced by Barb Hinze, is that Pancake ticket sales are well below goal at $10,489 to date with a goal of $22,000. Sixty-six members have yet to turn in any ticket money. (You know who you are).

Barb and LeAnn asked everyone to really boost their effort in this last week and help us to reach goal. It was suggested members buy tickets themselves and give them to family, friends and employees. How about buying a book and giving tickets to your hair stylist, baby sitter or dog groomer? The possibilities are endless!

Shaunalee Wall and Amy Dyer reported on silent auction. They are also short of what is needed for a successful silent auction and asked members to round up more items. They challenged us to create a theme basket which is always a popular item. If you or your business can donate an item please contact Shaunalee at shaunaleewall@yahoo.com or 241-4210 and let her know what you will be bringing. Do this no later than Tuesday, please. Then, bring the items to Heiden Homes Realty at 8th and Rood.

President LeAnn took a moment to thank the team leaders who have arranged the past few months' programs. They were Ken Willard, Tom Sheldon and Dennis Durmas.

LeAnn received a presidential gift from Kristin Winn who traveled to Baltimore to a conference for the city. She brought souvenirs of that city including a toy crab that walked across the podium.

Tom Sheldon delivered news, weather and sports.

We are counting down days to our 39th annual Pancake Day. This is our biggest event of the year and takes a monumental effort. If you have not signed up to help, contact Wes D'Aponti at wes@eaa-co.com and volunteer for a committee. As LeAnn pointed out, you won't be asked for anything else for several months but we need you now. Let's make it the biggest and best yet!

Thank you to Lynne Sorlye for writing this as I could not attend.

Henry Langstaff Bulletin Editor