The room for our Thursday meeting was full of energy by the time I arrived and it inspired me to take every moment as it happened.  Our greeters were Bob Stratton and Fred Nichols and their positions were quite unusual.  Bob greeted on the outside of the meeting room and Fred was inside the room wrapping up the greeting.  Great job, Gentlemen and very creative. Rich Emerson led us as we sang “When You’re Smiling” and Henry Langstaff delivered our invocation.  Wes D’Aponti opened our meeting by greeting all Kiwanians and their guests.  Thank you all for your contribution to our meeting.

There were several guests this week; Sally Ryan introduced Cathy Jordan, Kristi Porter was with her guest Kim Lindemann, Randy Kirschbaum’s guest was John Lindman.  Stacey Mascarenas had her daughter, Madison with her.  Roxie Denning introduced Eileen Gavin and Lenee’ Grisier and Rick Adleman introduced Miffy.  LeAnn Zetmeir had as her guest Patty Coffman and Bob Colony introduced Tony Kanka.  We should look for a club induction soon involving Tony.   

Barbara Lovett recited our Defining Statement and the next thing you knew, Fine Master Rita Crumpton was at the podium.  The list of those that were fined were: Rick Nisley, Jeff Freeland, Kristi Adams, Tony Colaizzi, Kristi Porter, Barbara Lovett, Vikki Bell, Roxie Denning, Wes D’Aponti and last but not least- Rich Emerson.    

Bev Troester presented $10.00 to Fred Nichols.  Fred was the 15^th Kiwanian to greet Bev into our club by shaking her hand.  Remember, everyone, there are several NEW Kiwanians in our club and it is important that we welcome them. 

Happy Bucks were paid this week by Orville Boge, Sandy Barger, Brad Krebill, Kevin Price, Jeff Gumone, Mailyn D’Aponti, Jeanne Thomas and Terry Wakefield.  Orville Boge’s happy bucks were all about his grand son, Craig Boge.  On May 1^st, Craig will represent Stanford University as a contestant on Jeopardy with Alex Trebeck. This will air at 6pm on KKCO- Channel 11 “The Ones to Watch”.  Please take a moment and tune in.   

Our guest speaker, Laurena Mayne Davis was introduced by Sally Ryan.  Lauren is the author of “Grand Junction’s Story” which is a collection of stories that she has gathered through interviews.  This will be the official commemorative book of Grand Junction as we celebrate its 125^th birthday this year.  There were order forms on our tables if you were interested in purchasing one of these books.  The cost is $18.00 per book including tax.  You can pick up your book on May 19^th at 1pm at the Museum of Western Colorado, 462 Ute Avenue.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: 

Pancake Tickets are in !!!

May 9^th is the Safety Walk at Lincoln Park.  Mailyn is in need of volunteers; please see her and sign up for this great event. Steve Attarean delivered a great testimonial on his experience as a volunteer last year. 

LeAnn Zetmeir and Bob Colony reported on Corporate sales and we are sitting at $32,000.00!!  LeAnn mentioned the party on May 10^th at Omar’s on First Street for those that brought in corporate sales. This has always been a lot of fun and creates some great memories.  

Barbara Hinze spoke about the Pancake Day Kickoff next Thursday, May 3^rd.  Remember this is our time to “RAP” our hearts out for a great cause.   

Rick Nisley spoke about the booth that Kiwanians will have at the Grand Junction 125^th Celebration in Lincoln Park- more details to follow. 

Sally Ryan mentioned the Kiwanis Golf Tournament that is right around the corner.  

Wes D’Aponti talked about Les Goodding and the progress that he is making.  Les can receive transportation to our weekly meeting and the cost is $100.00 per month.  Wes is looking for Kiwanians to help with this cost.  Ron Sherman and Joe Breman have pledged one month each.  Who else in our club will step up to the plate and help???!! Please see Wes when you are ready. 

END OF ANNOUNCEMENTS & REPORTS 

Wes has added a new segment to our meeting called “Movie Trivia”.  Wes read a line from a movie and the first person to correctly identify the movie won $5.00.  The line this week was : “Do you Skin Griz, Pilgrim?”  Rich Emerson won the $5.00 with his answer of Jeremiah Johnson.  Orville Petersen made a great attempt at getting in with his answer but Rich was a little bit quicker.  Great job, Guys!! 

Stacey Mascarenas  delivered our “Thought for the Day” and we were adjourned at 1:20. 

Until next week…..Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor