Rev. Ron Fritts with the prayer and Immediate Past President Kevin Curran leading the pledge...  Speaking of Rev. Ron, on September 8th, he and his wife, Cindy, became grandparents for the first time when daughter-in-law, Brianne, gave birth to baby girl, Tanner Mason Fritts.  The proud father is Ron and Cindy's son, Nathan.  All are doing well.  Congratulations, Ron...  President Kent Anderson telling us about a thank you letter from the Veterans Home for the funds to purchase several outstanding training DVDs.  We appreciate it, men...  I have been asked to remind all members that "Dues are Due".  Please pay up so we can pay the bills.  Thanks... Rev. Ron told about the great "Abundance Exchange" he was involved in.  Happened last Saturday.  A cool thing...  Steve Wellman reported that we are missing three extension cords from Smoke on the River.  Two belong to the club and one to Chad Argabright.  Please find Steve, Chad, or President Kent if you have them or know anything about them...  Skip Rueter had the right ticket but drew the wrong card (jack of clubs).  He donated his $5 to our Youth of the Month.  I'm not sure why...  I loved Gary Peter's line "Kelly has made Mercantile what it is today" while doing the induction.  The eye roll as he delivered the line was classic...  Poor Ray Heilmann.  The QND Principal catches a lot of guff when he attends meetings but last Friday he wasn't there and still got hammered.  In a caring way of course...  How many Exchangites plan on making the trip north to Carthage on Friday evening for THE GAME.  #1 in 3A hosting #1 in 4A.  Should be a lot of fun.  I'm guessing a crowd of over 7,500 not out of the question if the weather is good...  That's all for now, 'til next time, may God's love, grace, and peace be with you and the ones you love.