Second Vice President, Zach Edwards, filled in for Club President, Jeff Behrens, and First Vice President, John Califf, who would have otherwise filled in for Jeff.  Immediate past President, Tom Ketelaar, filled in for everybody else who was supposed to be sitting at the head table for our Patriot's Day meeting of April 15.  If you haven't either filed your tax return or an extension by the time you get this newsletter, you are in deep elephant pudding.

     Zach shared the tragic news that longtime Club member, the Honorable Joseph Beatty, passed away this past Sunday.  Arrangements are pending at Wheelan-Pressly.

     Tom Plechaty announced that Club members have sold approximately 200 dozen roses, and he still needs a few people to help out with distribution on April 24.

     Zach reported that the satellite club is working on its project with the assistance of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.  What is contemplated is construction of showers at The Place 2B in downtown Rock Island.

     Gene Smith gave his first kind exhortation to participate in the Birdies for Charity drive.  You might as well make your pledge now before things start getting rough.

     Jud Briggs won the NCAA men's basketball pool.  His award was presented by Duncan Reid, who apparently decided how much the first prize was.

     Dining Tour books are still flying off the shelves but for the low price of $30, you, too, can have your own personal, faux leather-bound book.

     Steve Shroder announced that the next Interclub will be April 30 in Geneseo.

     Liz Loveless gave a report on John Califf.  John is doing better but is still going through the slow rehab process.

     In Fun and Fellowship, the Kartel won the preliminary prize and, I believe for the first time in four weeks, someone other than Dave Taylor won the grand prize.  This week, it was Bill Nelson.