Our post-op president Joyce opened today's meeting to a full house and turned it over to Tom White for the invocation. Tom's Lenten message was the often quoted Jesus plea; "Father, let this cup pass, but Thy will be done", in this way accepting His decision to let Jesus's mission on earth be completed. Tommie left us with the thought that "God will make a way for us to attain Eternal Life with Him."

Guests today: Tom Riggs of W. H. Windows, Mary George Becker, Kelly Hartman introduced respectively by Tom Reuter, Scott Becker and Carol Sohmer.

Sick List headed by our president Joyce, who is recovering from neck surgery last Thursday; Carol Sohmer reported that Dick Mather would welcome visitors in his suite at Christ Hospital. Lou's current problem was completely ignored by his unsympathetic wife. Dick Bucher, Sr. is having minor knee surgery. We wish him well.

Cliff Franklin noted that the Kiwanis Foundation meeting has been moved to April 2Oth at 11am. (here) and all members are welcome to attend and voice opinions!! He also thanked Tom White for his presentation at last week's Kiwanis joint Lenten breakfast at Twin Towers and solicited a group of seven to attend this week's service. Good Job Cliff in spreading the word about the correct way to vocalise our National Pledge of Allegiance.

Jane Reuter noted that 22 members have not yet bought or picked up Rose Bloom Boom tickets. She also praised the work of Tom Reiring and his youth activities.

Tom Reuter candidate for Director is soliciting luggage of all descriptions for (I believe) the Northside Club. Initially I thought maybe Jane was Vegas bound and needed carriers for money on the return trip. Russ Puckett urged all who sold "Corporate Sponsors" to get their "Art Work" etc. for the R.B.B. to him A.S.A.P.

Joyce has free tickets to Pancake Breakfast at Cleves-Three Rivers Kiwanis this Sunday. Call her!

Jack Kahny announced a full week of golf at Hilton Head and he needs gifts of golfing equipment for the prizes!

Happy 60th Birthday sung to "Loose" and unknown year to Bill Stautberg in absentia.

Past Pres. Gil announced the first reading of the upcoming election teams, as required by Kiwanis protocol.

Dan Kipp reported "Bonanza" and "Mother Lode" tickets are alive and well and he is looking for money from "you know who you are."

Dick Bucher introduced James Miller, Pres. & CEO of Bartlett & Co. and his equity Chairman James Hagarty who made a dual presentation on the merits of various stock market choices and other investment options.

It is said: "The tongue is a rope by which many hang themselves" - I hope this does not apply to my pen.

- Greg