The greeters this week seemed to be “fill in’s” for absent greeters.  Those people were Wes D’Aponti, Guy Stephens and yours truly, Roxie Denning.  We were led in song by Rich Emerson and our invocation was given by LeAnn Zetmeir.  Thank you all for your contributions this week. 

Wes opened our meeting with welcome to all and his One Minute Education Spot.  I think that the one piece of information that keeps surfacing in this spot is the fact that in 1987 delegates of the Kiwanis International Convention voted to admit women into membership.  This is quite an accomplishment and one that I personally applaud. 

There were a few guests this week.  Stacey Mascarenas brought Beverly Troester.  I truly see this guest with an application in hand next week, don’t you? Wes D’Aponti brought his sister, Brenda Watson; Brad Krebill brought Kara again as his guest. Brad did mention that Kara will be coming on board as a Kiwanian in the very near future. Alan Watkins brought his first guest, Jessica Miracle.  We had a special guest this week; Wally Bissinger from the Golden K club had lunch with us.  Thanks, Wally, for joining us. 

The sole birthday celebration this week was for Terry Wakefield.  Terry celebrated on February 28^th!!  Happy Bucks were paid by Gordon Harbert, Bruce Isaacson, Sally Ryan, Kristi Adams, Dave Kearsley, Dennis Durmas, Rick Tuma, Ron Sherman, Rich Emerson and Jeannie Thomas.   

LeAnn Zetmeir and Shaunalee undated the Membership Campaign information.  A total of 90 invitations were mailed to guests for next week’s lunch!!!  Way to go, Kiwanians!!  Please call your guest and remind them of this special luncheon on March 8^th.  Next week, prizes will be announced for the contest between all of the Kiwanians. 

Fine Master Jeff Cyriacks took the podium and sent out the fines this week.  Those individuals on the list were Rick Nisley, Chris Gumone, Brook Blaney, Gordon Harbert, Vern Gray, Eric Lusby, Randy Kirschbaum, Brad Krebill, Guy Stephens, Rita Crumpton and Kristi Adams.  Thank you all for your financial contributions!! 

Our program this week was introduced by LeAnn Zetmeir. Cathy DiPaola with the Hospice and Palliative Care in Grand Junction presented a program that she works with at Hospice.  Cathy is the Director of the Youth Programs at Hospice.  She and other individuals work with young people who have suffered from a loss in their lives.  One of the tools that they use for recovery is “Memory Bears”. These bears are made out of a fabric that was once worn by the person that has passed on.  Cathy presented a very moving and emotional program that had the audience captive.  Cathy was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Wes. 

Our last New Member Orientation hosted by Don Teets was attended by Brad Krebill and Kara.  Thank you all for your commitment and involvement. 

Kristin Winn spoke about an upcoming dedication to one of the homes that has been built by Habitat for Humanity.  On Saturday, March 3^rd at 10am the home at 523 Chaluta was dedicated.  Please remember all of the great work that Habitat does for our community and if you are interested in getting involved, please see Kristin.  Kristin spoke about the Pancake Day for 2007 and it looks like the kick off date is March 15, 2007. Michele Heiser will be in charge of Corporate Sales this year.   

Wes D’Aponti gave our Thought for the Day and with that we were adjourned. 

Thank you all for your patience, my dear friends and fellow Kiwanians as I got through a rough spot.  I wish you all a beautiful week. 

Until next week…..Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor