This week we were greeted by Jessica Miracle and Heather Smith.  Their welcome was very warm and the smiles were great.  President Kristin opened our meeting right on time and welcomed all of us and our guests. We sang “God Bless America” as Jeannie played the piano and we sounded very proud as we sang our hearts out!!  Orville Petersen delivered our invocation and all Kiwanians recited our Defining Statement.   

This week I brought Kelly Davidson as a guest.  Last week Kelly was introduced by Jeff Freeland as his guest. Due to the fact that Jeff was out of town last week he asked me to fill in for him.  Kelly does have an application and we should see her coming on board very soon. Deanna Colaizzi brought her daughter Keanna, Paula Voytilla introduced her daughter, Tauna, Mailyn D’Aponti introduced her daughter, Adrianna, Mike Pentaky brought Jackson Barry as his guest, Kevin Price introduced his daughter, Madeline and Mike Kelly was with his wife, Michele.  Michele should be turning in an application soon, if she has already.   

Happy Bucks were paid by Steve Thompson, Amy Dyer, Sally Ryan, Rick Adleman, Kevin Price, Stephanie Tuin, and Jeannie Thomas.  Fines were thin this week; President Kristin fined Steve Thompson and Rick Nisley.  After the fines were paid, Barbara Hinze read a pretty good joke.  You had to be there for that one. 

Past President Wes D’Aponti took care of some unfinished business.  He thanked Joe Breman for serving on his board, Roxie Denning for delivering the news bulletin, Bob Burger as his Presidential Advisor, and Jim Corley was recognized as the Kiwanian of the Year!! 

Mailyn D’Aponti announced that our winter party will happen in January 2008.  Mailyn is looking for people that can help with this event.  Please see Mailyn if you are available.  Vikki Bell reported on the first FAC that took place in October.  The next FAC will take place on Friday (imagine that), November 9^th at the Blue Moon, Downtown Grand Junction.  On October 27^th, Rick Adelman celebrated his birthday, Lloyd Unfred celebrated his on October 26^th and Rita Crumpton celebrated hers on October 27^th.  Rick was at our meeting on Thursday and we all sang “Happy Birthday” to him.   

Barb Hinze introduced Ryan Cook as our program.  Ryan represented the National Association of Broadcasters and spoke about the upcoming conversion from analog to digital television.  He presented a video that gave us a lot of information and answered a few questions at the end.   

Rick Abernathy brought gifts to President Kristin from Washington State and New Mexico. He gave her a jar of Huckleberry Bar-B-Que sauce from Washington and a bar of soap from New Mexico.  

Don Teets will hold a new member orientation on Monday, October 29^th, at the Salvation Army if you are interested in attending.  The address is 1235 N. 4^th St.  This is an excellent opportunity for new members and potential members to understand the background of Kiwanis and what we are all about.  We encourage you to attend. 

On October 23, 2007, John Michael Beckner passed away at Community Hospital.  Our condolences go to Larry Beckner and his family and our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

On October 23, 2007, Timothy Pace died in Grand Junction.  Timothy is the son of Debra Pace who was a member of our club.  Again, we extend our condolences to Debra’s family. 

Due to Tony Colaizzi absence, Dave Harris delivered our “Thought for the Day” and we were adjourned.  

Until next week…..Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor