This week our meeting took place during a cool and brisk Thursday at Two Rivers Convention Center.  Our Greeters this week were Shaunalee Wall, who filled in until Steve Attarian arrived, and Roxie Denning. President Kristin opened our meeting by welcoming members and their guests.  Terry Wakefield led us in song as we sang “God Bless America” and Don Teets delivered our invocation. 

Dennis Mitchell introduced his guest, Alex Taylor; Terry Wakefield introduced Paula Allard who should be inducted into our club very soon; Sandy Barger was with Nina Anderson; Dennis Durmas introduced his niece, Brooke McKelly; Mike Moran introduced Conard Pyle as his guest; Gordon Harbert introduced his wife, Judy; Daryl Pridy introduced Matt Guccini as his guest; and Alan Watkins introduced Todd Brock as his guest.   

Rick Tuma was the one and only member of our birthday club this week.  Rick celebrated on Friday, April 11^th. 

Happy J Bucks were paid this week by Kristin Winn, Blaine Scott, Dave Kearsley, Mike Moran and Omar Campos. 

President Kristin was our Fine Master this week.  Shaunalee Wall was fined due to the fact that she didn’t have someone designated for this week’s ticket sales.  I did see Jeff Freeland at the front table selling tickets, so I am not sure where this fine came from. Amy Dyer was fined for the Monument Refuse sweatshirt that she was wearing.  Fred Nichols was fined for the Home Loan polo shirt he was wearing. Gabe DeGabriel was fined for the advertisement he was wearing on his shirt.  Steve Attarian was fined for the Office Furniture & Design advertisement on his shirt. John Hildebrand was fined for his advertisement of AutoPayChecks on his shirt; I definitely see a trend in this week’s fines.

Dennis Mitchell introduced Alex Taylor who presented our program this week.  Alex is the new Publisher of The Daily Sentinel.  Alex spoke about all the changes in the world of newsprint; he spoke about the politics involved and he spoke about how much he enjoys the community of Grand Junction.   

President Kristin announced that Dennis Durmas will conduct next week’s meeting in her absence.  Bob Colony talked about the Corporate Sales for Pancake Day.  Mike Kelly created a great sign that will track the amount of money that has been raise through Corporate Sponsorship.  Currently we are at $26,000!!! Even though sponsorships will be accepted after May 1^st, this is the official date that has been set as a deadline for those sponsorships.  The celebration party for Corporate Sponsors will be held on May 22^nd at Omar’s Catering on First Street.  Those invited to the party are sponsors that had given at least $500.00 in support of Pancake Day.  Joe Breman delivered the Board Report his month. Joe mentioned that the Safety Walk will be held in September this year.  There will be more details on this later.  LeAnne Zetmeir spoke about the nominations for new Board Members and the office of Vice-President.  There are three board seats open and the new candidates that are running for these positions are Vikki Bell, Chris Gumone, Rita Crumpton, Mike Kelly and Alan Watkins.  Vern Gray is running unopposed as Vice-President.  The election will be held on April 24^th.   

Rick Nisley announced that our club will have a team at this year’s Knowledge Bowl this Saturday, April 12, 2008.  The members of the team are Pete Jouflas, Lynne Sorlye, Rita Crumpton, Vikki Bell, Larry Beckner and Rick Nisley.   

Mike Moran won the $5.00 this week for delivering our Defining Statement and Dave Harris won $47.00 from the Raffle Drawing.   

Jeff Gumone delivered our Thought for the Day and with that we were adjourned by President Kristin. 

Until next week…..Roxie Denning, Bulletin Editor