It was a gorgeous spring day for our Thursday meeting at Two Rivers Convention Center this week.  We were warmly greeted by Sandy Barger and Paula Voytilla.  This was Paula’s first experience as an official greeter and she did a great job.  This also enabled Paula to remove one of her yellow ribbons from her badge.  Wes D’Aponti opened our meeting by greeting members and guests and Terry Wakefield led us as we sang “This Land Is Your Land”.  Our invocation was beautifully delivered by Deanna Colaizzi and Bob Hanson recited our Defining Statement.  Thank you all for your contribution to our meeting. 

Wes thanked Sally Ryan and her team for their great work, in the month of April, by bringing in wonderful programs.  The programs in the month of May will be under the charge of Ken Willard and his team.   

We had a couple of guests his week.  Sally Ryan brought her sister Jan Ryan. Jan was there to help take pictures of the “Rappin” that would happen later in our meeting.  Tony Colaizzi introduced Lori as his guest and Larry Beckner brought Sandra Stanley. 

Fine Master Ron Sherman had a great list this week.  Those fined were Wes D’Aponti, Larry Beckner, Amy Dyer, Heather Smith, Kara Saffriet, Alan Watkins, Barbara Lovett, Paula Voytilla, Deanna Colaizzi, Rita Crumpton and Dennis Durmas.  Great job, Ron in bringing in this new revenue to our club. 

COMMITTEE  REPORTS: 

Mailyn D’Aponti delivered her report on the Safety Walk.  This will take place on Wednesday, May 9^th at Lincoln Park. She thanked all of the volunteers that have signed up to help with this great group of kids. 

Bob Colony reported on corporate sales for Pancake Days; we have $35,000.00 in those sales and Bob is expecting more new money before it’s all over.

Amy Dyer and Betsy Madden reported on the Silent Auction. Last year the auction raised $10,000 net and hopes to raise even more this year.  The theme this year is “Kiwanis Global Shopping Spree”.

Kristin Winn reported on the committees for Pancake Day and thanked all of the people that are chairing the responsibilities of this huge event. 

Barbra Hinze was up next, with Tony Colaizzi, to get the Pancake Day Kickoff underway.  A goal of $15,000 has been set for the individual sale of Pancake Day tickets.  Please remember that each member is required to sell at least two books of tickets; if you do not sell the required number, you will be billed.  If you are a corporate sponsor, you are not under this requirement but you are strongly encouraged to sell more tickets.  With all of that said the rappers were up next.  Each team performed their rap on a grand stage that was placed before our audience. Each team “talked” their rap and when all of the teams, well maybe I should say the majority of the teams, had performed Barbara conducted a survey for best performance. This was determined by most applause and that was measured by Brad Krebill’s “arm meter”.  Team # 3, led by Mailyn D’Aponti, won the contest and best costume award was shared by Amy Dyer and Betsy Madden; who by the way were from Team #3!!! 

It was a great kickoff and everyone had a lot of fun.  Barb and Tony did a great job.  Tony talked about some of the prizes that will be awarded for ticket sales.  There are restaurant gift certificates and tickets to Rockies games in Denver with hotel room.  Tony said there is one more big prize that he is trying to secure and is very close to closing the deal.  He will announce that prize when it becomes final, so stay tuned.  The tickets were passed out at our meeting this week for us to sell and Wes D’Aponti will keep the box of tickets at his office this week if you need to get more of them. Wes’ office is located in the Alpine Bank Building, Downtown GJ. 

Heather Smith did the movie trivia this week and it was a tough one.  Stacey Mascarenas was the winner after about four clues with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.  Good job, Ladies. Deanna Colaizzi will present the movie trivia segment next week. 

There were a few yellow ribbons removed this week by our new members. They were Kara Saffriet, Barbara Lovett and Alan Watkins. Thank you all for involvement with our great mission and keep up the good work. 

Our Birthday Club member this week was Bill Byers.  Everyone sang to Bill as he stood in his awesome Rapper garb.  He was in rare form this week.  Sally Ryan made another announcement about the Kiwanis Golf Tournament and Brad Krebill talked about the picnic on Saturday,  May 26^th at 5pm at the First Christian Church in support of the JUCO Team. 

Wes D’Aponti gave our Thought for the Day in the absence of Bob Burger. “As we close our day of fellowship and fun, we recall our focus of children…..Priority One!”  

Thanks to all who devoted a lot of time and energy to this week’s meeting.  It was a great one. 

Until next week…..Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor