First, the greeters today were Sally Ryan and Stephanie Tuin. Bill Byers lead the prayer. The song of the day was America, The Beautiful. Tom Sheldon gave the thought for the day. It had to do with happiness. LeAnn Zetmier said the defining statement and won the five bucks.

Guests included Joe Breman’s guests from Israel, Oded and Maor Levi. Les Zetmier and Justin Reed were guests of LeAnn Zetmier. Amy Dyer was accompanied by her husband, John. Jim Moore Sr from the Golden K Club was also in attendance.

Those with happy bucks included Greg Schaefer who told us he has another grandchild. Stacey Mascarenas put in money to talk about the recognition Kiwanis got at the Chile’s St Judes fund raising. Jim Moore put in a buck and invited our membership to their installation of officers. He said it will also honor their 4^th year of existence. The dinner meeting will be October 4 at the Redlands Community Center starting at 6PM and the cost is $22.50 each. Contact him to put your name in the pot. His phone is 241-6676. Pete Jouflas, Gordon Harbert, LeAnn Zetmier, Bruce Isaacson, Sally Ryan, Larry Beckner and Henry Langstaff also put in happy bucks.

Don’t forget October 7 is Oktoberfest. Kristin Winn said we need more people to sign up for late afternoon and evening. Also Mike Moran has raffle tickets to sell.

Gordon Harbert is celebrating his birthday this week. Happy Birthday, Gordon.

Joe Breman told of his life. He said he was born in Pennsylvania where his family had a trucking business as well as car dealerships. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and worked in the trucking business for a while but then went back and got his legal degree. He later moved to Florida and then to Colorado. He said he was a member of the only Jewish family in a Catholic community and did not experience any discrimination. Recently he has been in charge of a high school in Israel. His wife is Jill and he has two sons.

President LeAnn Zetmeir recognized Amy Dyer as Kiwanian of the year for her hard work and dedication to Kiwanis. She also recognized Henry Langstaff for his work on the newsletter. Henry would like to step down as soon as new president Wes D’Aponti finds a replacement.

Rich Emerson, Lt Governor, handled the induction of new officers. First the outgoing board was recognized. Those leaving the board are Gary Brown, Marilee Wood, Sandy Barger and Tom Sheldon. Those remaining are Ken Willard and Amy Dyer. New board members are Joe Breman, Lloyd Unfred, Sally Ryan, Mailyn D’Aponti and Barb Hinze. Lynne Sorlye will continue as Secretary and Orville Peterson will still be Treasurer. Mike Moran leaves the board as past president and is replaced by LeAnn Zetmier as past president. Dennis Durmas who was on the board is now Vice President. Kristin Winn is President-Elect while our new President is Wes D’Aponti.

Wes talked a little about his upcoming term and thanked LeAnn for a great year. Wes also said the new board will have a special training session Friday, September 29 at the Alpine Bank Building, room 205. Lunch will be catered.

Remember we are all part of a great team of Kiwanis members. Our colors are blue and gold and our blood type is K.

See you next week. Be sure to come out and support our new president.