This was a grand and glorious day in Grand Junction and a beautiful day to hold our weekly meeting.  We were greeted by Barbara Hinze and Kristi Adams. Our President Wes D’Aponti opened the meeting by welcoming members and their guests with the focused object of “To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships”.  Wes thanked Ken Willard and his team for all of their leadership in our May meetings.  We were led in song by Rich Emerson as we sang “If I knew you were comin’ I’d a Baked a Cake”. Needless to say, we did our best with this song. Our invocation was delivered by Kristi Adams and the Defining Statement was beautifully recited by Tony Colaizzi.  Thank you all for your contributions to our meeting this week.

Wally Bissinger had lunch with us this week. Wally in a member of the Golden K group and if was very nice to have him in our meeting.  Thanks, Wally for taking the time to join us.  Pete Jouflas introduced Eric Field from Bank of the West as his guest.  Eric has attended Don Teets’ orientation so we should see an induction in the very near future. Mike Moran had as his guest Conard Pyle, Terry Wakefield brought his grandson, Cody and Mailyn and Wes had their daughter, Adrianna, with them.  It looks like school is out for the summer. Stephanie Tuin introduced Key Club Members that joined us for lunch.   

Please remember that Kiwanis shirts are in; so if you ordered one please see Rick Nisley to claim your shirt to wear on Pancake Day next Friday. 

Happy J Bucks were plentiful this week.  They were paid by Dennis Durmas, Shaunalee Wall, Rick Nisley, Rich Emerson, Mike Moran, Greg Schaefer, Mike Kelly, Mailyn D’Aponti and Jeanne Thomas.  Wes made the announcement that Kristin Winn’s husband is recovering nicely from a recent surgery.  

Fines were issued by Steve Thompson; it’s been a while since we’ve seen him at the microphone. Welcome Back, Steve!!  Those fined were Jeanne Thomas (her fine was paid by Guy Stevens), Greg Schaefer and Mike Moran.  Steve took the opportunity to thank Steve Katz and Brad Krebill for their help and support during JUCO. He introduced members of the committee Bill Byers, Rick Nisley, Fred Nichols, Pete Jouflas, Kevin Price and Paula Voytilla.   

Gifts for the President were presented to Wes by Bill Byers and Betsy Madden.  It was a “shot glass week” because that’s what he got- shot glasses.  Bill visited Texas and Montana and Betsy visited Minnesota.  According to Betsy they don’t call them shot glasses in Minnesota; they call them “Attitude Adjusters”.   

Our program this week was introduced by Stephanie Tuin and she introduced Martha Graff.  Martha talked about the “Kids Voting” Program that is sponsored by the City of Grand Junction. 

Wally Bissinger from Golden K reported on the scholarship committee and Kristin Winn reported on the Pancake Day Committees.  There is still help needed in the kitchen from noon-2pm on Pancake Day and cleanup help is still needed.  Pleas get your name on the signup sheets and become a part of the biggest fund raiser that we have!!   

Amy Dyer says that we are still in need of Silent Auction items. The deadline was June 8^th but items will still be accepted at Toni Heiden-Moran’s office.  Barbara Hinze reported a weekly sales total of $3,990.00 in tickets.  Our weekly prize winners were Sally Ryan, Orville Boge, Gordon Harbert, Greg Schaefer and Eric Lusby.  Great job on those ticket sales this week, Kiwanians!!  Please remember that our goal this year is $15,000 and right now we are sitting at a total of $12,860.00 according to my calculations.  We only have $2,140.00 to go to meet goal!!!  

Mike Moran reported on all of the publicity that we are receiving for Pancake Day!!  All media is giving us the exposure that we need. You will see us on the television, in the newspaper and hear about us on the radio. There is a huge banner stretched out across Main Street announcing Pancake Day and because of all of this hard work and great exposure we should have a very successful event.  Please remember that next week is our last week to turn in money before the big day. 

Bill Byers delivered our “Thought for the Day” and with that Wes adjourned our meeting