With smiling faces, we were warmly greeted by Steve Katz and Rick Tuma and at 12:20 our meeting was opened by Wes D’Aponti as he welcomed guests and members. We sang “God Bless America” and we were led by Terry Wakefield.  Orville Boge delivered our invocation.   

There were several guests this week.  Mark Relph brought his wife Jodi, Kristi Adams brought Kellie Korvan, and Jim Corley brought two guests this week, Alan Watkins and Jan Winkler.   Jeff Freeland also brought two guests, Heather Smith and Leslie Nelson.  Roxie Denning brought David Harris and Orville Petersen brought Jessica Miracle. 

Our infamous Fine Master Ron Sherman was in charge of fines this week.  He had quite a list and some of the fines will happen at a later day due to the fact that the Kiwanian was not in attendance on this particular Thursday.  Those fined were Toni Heiden-Moran, Orville Boge, Orville Petersen, Rick Nisley, Pete Jouflas, Jeff Gumone, Vikki Bell, Fred Nichols, Jim Corley, Pete Baier, Ron Lappi and Mark Relph.  Mark was fined 50 cents to remember us after he leaves Grand Junction. 

Wes D’Aponti delivered his One-Minute Education Spot:  Until 1962, Kiwanis clubs were located within the United States and Canada.  After 40 years of debate, club delegates of the 1961 International Convention in Toronto, Ontario, approved the extension of Kiwanis to the rest of the world. In April 1962, the Kiwanis Club or Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, became the first club to be organized outside of the two founding nations.  Today, Kiwanis clubs are active in more than 75 nations.  

This week Lowell Shormann and Rick Nisley celebrated birthdays and happy bucks were plentiful.  They were paid by Henry Langstaff, Wes D’Aponti, Rick Nisley, Orville Boge, Tom Sheldon,        Mark Relph, Kristin Winn, Jeanne Thomas and Rick Tuma.  Thank you all for being such Happy Kiwanians. 

President Wes received gifts this week from Shaunalee Wall and Daryl Pridy.  Shaunalee and Daryl went to Central America and returned with a wooden fish for Wes.  Pete Baier visited Hawaii and returned with some nuts, a “hang-loose beer opener and a Tiki Man of Wisdom for our President.  Wes was grateful for all of the thoughtful gifts. 

Wes announced that Les Goodding is at Community Hospital.  Les fell and broke his leg and everyone wished Les a full and speedy recovery.  A card was passed around at lunch for all of us to sign. 

This particular Thursday was Mark Relph’s last lunch with our club.  Mark and Jodi are moving to Washington State to go on to bigger and better opportunities for Mark.  Rick Nisley presented Mark with a “Soaring Eagle” from the Grand Junction Kiwanis Club and a framed memento of the beer that was named for him a couple of years ago. When Mark was asked how he dealt with the stress of his job in Grand Junction he said that his secret was that he never watched television or read the paper; therefore no stress!!  We all wish Mark and his family the very best as they begin their new life in Washington; he will be missed. 

Lloyd Unfred introduced our program this week.  We were serenaded by the Bookcliff Barbershop Chorus. Dave Woodward and Dennis Kiefer spoke about their involvement with the 125^th Grand Junction Celebration later this year and the Singing Valentines that can be delivered to your Sweetheart on February 13^th or 14^th.  There were sheets on the tables for this but if you have any questions, please let Lloyd know.   The chorus sang “This Little Light of Mine”, “Sitting on Top of the World”, “Paper Moon”, ”Let me call you Sweetheart” and “Grand Junction, My Home Town”. It was a great show and our thanks go to Lloyd for his great program. 

Don Teets held a Member Orientation last Wednesday evening.  Those in attendance were new members Benjamin, Alan Watkins and Heather Smith and sponsor Randy Kirschbaum.  Thank you all for your participation in this great opportunity. 

Shaunalee Wall spoke about this year’s Membership Drive that will begin on March 1^st.  Each Kiwanian was given an Invitation List and they should bring the names, phone numbers and addresses to our February 15^th meeting.  The names on this list are individuals that you believe would be a great addition to our membership.  If you have questions, please contact Shaunalee at 970-314-1867 or shaunaleewall@yahoo.com  Our goal this year is 30 new members and with your help we can meet our goal.  To access the links below hold control button and left click.  These links will give you more information. 

Membership Drive page 1.doc    Kiwanis Membership Drive page 2.doc 

Our Thought for the Day was delivered by Michele Heiser and our meeting adjourned at 1:20PM. 

Until next week……Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor