Mayor John Spring did his best Pope Francis impression and handled the prayer to start our meeting. The prayer included a request that there be a good turnout for the Mayoral election. Speaking of the election, the best of luck to both Mayor John Spring and his challenger Kyle Moore. We should be honored that both men are members of our Exchange Club. Remember, the polls will be open until 7pm Tuesday night (April 9th) so please vote and tell others to do so as well. It is what we are all about.

Dick Wentura, proclaiming that he has a no trade clause, began the Pledge of Allegiance. Good to know that Dick. For those who don't read this diatribe you have no idea what that was about. The literate membership understood it.

Bruce Broemmel handled the tail twisting duties and told a Tree Grows in San Francisco story. Then he made the mistake of giving up the microphone to Sonny Christner and Rich Zeidler to enter this week's joke fest. Bad idea since the jokes went from OK to bad to worse.

Chuck Venvertloh hobbled into the meeting on crutches after tearing his ACL. Looks like a 6 month rehab for Chuck. Heres to a speedy recovery for Chuck. In his inability to be mobile, Brian Koch stepped up for Chuck and handled the card draw which was done by Bob Hays. Bob selected a 3 of hearts so the pot of $667 continues to climb. Guess we will be seeing previously unseen members returning in the weeks ahead.

President Perry Terwelp complemented J.J.'s Cafe for their first post Lenten lunch. I don't know about you but the tenderloin on my plate was so huge it looked like a first baseman's mitt (not complaining at all).

Dave Rees announced that this Friday is the last day the Club will accept nominations for the Golden Deeds Award. That awards luncheon will be held on Friday, May 10th. Don't miss that one.