Rev. Ron Fritts with the prayer and seeking a special blessing for Emlea Veihl, daughter of Dan and Chris Veihl. Emlea was injured in a mule (four wheeler) accident on July 11th. In the 10 days that followed, she had four surgeries. Please keep Emlea, Dan, Chris, and the entire Veihl family in your thoughts and prayers... Dick Wentura getting the Pledge of Allegiance started in fine fashion... Rev. Ron mentioned the Sunday after Smoke on the River there will be Holy Smoke on the River. Wasn't sure if he was joking or not and didn't have time to investigate. Perhaps more on this later... Rick Veihl telling us about tickets for the Quincy Volunteer Emergency Corps fundraising effort. A great group that provides a valuable service on the river... President Steve Green telling us about a new committee called the Gus Macker Major Sponsor Committee. Mike Lavery will chair the committee whose sole function will be to work with existing major sponsors and seek new ones. President Steve makes a great point telling us that it is just as important WHEN you ask as to WHO you ask. This lifts a heavy burden from the Macker Chairman. Speaking of Macker Chairman, still looking for someone to step forward in 2012... Frank Hays had the right 50/50 ticket but picked the wrong card (jack of spades) so the pot grows. Should be over $1,200 with only 16 cards left... Bruce Broemmel twisting tail with help from Sonny Christner. Sonny told us a great story about Rich Howell and his wife watching TV. Not necessarily true but certainly funny... Rick Veihl the winner of a small Mag Light from the Ameren guys... For those of you still receiving the Exchangite by mail, you noticed a new look last week. From this point forward you will basically be receiving the on-line issue in print... Look for Paul Terwelp to be inducted on Friday... My thanks in advance to Jeff Dorsey for writing the next bulletin... That's all for now, 'til next time, may God's love, grace, and peace be with you and the ones you love.