The greeters today were Mark Relph and Vic Pawley. The song of the day was This Is My Country. Larry Beckner lead us in prayer. Mark Relph brought the thought for the day. It was from Mark Twain and talked of how a Dentist talks while he works. (I have noticed he asks questions when the patients mouth is full.) Mark also brought the defining statement.

There were several guests. Among those bringing guests were the following: Jeff Freeland introduced Benjamin Lee for the second time. Mike Stahl had his son Randy with him. Katie Ames brought fellow employee John M?. Rick Tuma had Ollie Wafer as his guest. Sally Ryan introduced her father, Ed. Bill Byers was accompanied by his son, Bryce. Amy Dyer had her daughter and two grandchildren with her. Wes D’Aponti introduced Ben Williams as his guest.

Many Happy Bucks were given today. Sally Ryan was happy because Bruce Isaacson is home from the hospital and is doing well. Scott Hayduk announced the King and Trio will have their last concert this week. Katie Ames was happy to get through Heathrow airport. Peggy Page was happy because her parents are celebrating their 60^th anniversary. Bill Byers was happy because of his 32^nd anniversary. Sandy Barger was happy to be back and feeling better. Brad Krebill put in a buck to talk about the community food bank. Larry Beckner mentioned his 37^th anniversary. Bob Colony put in $6.00 in honor of his 2^nd Great Grandchild. Bruce Dwire has a 36^th anniversary coming up and put a buck in in honor of that event.

Toni Espinoza from Live Well talked about the program they are promoting. She was introduced by our president. That was a mini program. It was followed by another mini-program from Wes D’Aponti who asked us to fill out a club assessment. He says the plans of the coming year are to focus on change.

Ron Sherman handed out the fines. He fined Steve Thompson. He also fined Les Goodding but that fine was also paid by Steve Thompson. Lloyd Unfred received a fine as did Mark Relph. Brad Krebill got a pass for his wearing the advertising t-shirt. Sandy Barger was told she is fine free for the rest of 2006. Katie Ames (an English lady) was fined for not speaking plain English.

President LeAnn Zetmier recognized Toni Heiden-Moran for the nice article in the Business Times. She also mentioned the good article about Joe Bremen.

President LeAnn said she had four Rockies Tickets to dispose of for Sept 7. There are also two rooms at the Holiday Inn in Denver for the same night. Contact her if you would like those tickets.

Seven or Eight members of our club inter-clubbed with the Golden K on Wednesday to bid Ollie Wafer goodby as he is moving back to the mid-west.

Oktoberfest is coming up October 7. Be sure to mark your calendar.

Allocation Thursday will be September 7. Terry Wakefield talked of the work their committee has done. He said some $35,000 will be given out. 25 of 26 organizations which requested help will be given money.

President LeAnn read thank you letters from the 2 high school kids we sponsored to HOBY. One was Ashley Olsen from Central and the other was Brittany Steele from Fruita

Bob Hanson told of his life. He said he was born in the depression. His parents lost their farm in Minnesota and they had to move to Minneapolis and live with his wife’s parents.

Later he was in the Marines and then work for International Harvester for many years before having the opportunity to buy Boggs Equipment here in Grand Junction. He owned it until he sold it to his son and retired in 1998. He is married to wife, Judy, and has 3 children. Next week Toni Heiden-Moran is to tell of her life.