Mel Dillman needs some contact information from the membership on proposing the Corporate sponsorship package for Smoke on the River. The package cost has been adjusted downward to entice more sponsors and it includes up to 10 people to enjoy the BBQ with beverages from 3pm on Friday (September 6^th) and a chance to hang out in the cooking pits the entire time with the Pit Master. All ten people will receive their very own Smoke on the River folding chair to keep as well. Basically, it is a party for ten for just $1,000. Please let Mel know if you have any suggestions of organizations that might want to enjoy the night at Smoke on the River.

Mel Dillman reported ticket sales of $2,700 so far for the Smoke on the River Raffle to win a 2013 Kawasaki four-wheel ATV valued at $7,500 or a $250 Beef Bundle from the Butcher Block. I went to public school and it looks like we need to sell $5,051 worth of tickets just to make a profit. The tickets are $5 or 3 for $10. If you need more tickets to sell or posters to put up at your workplace, contact Mel at 228-1208. Only 3 weeks left.

A big thank you to Vic Welper who managed to get us into the KC BBQ to sell tickets and sell we did, with a total of $1,155 worth of tickets being sold. Also, Bill Stalder managed to use social media (Facebook) to sell over $300 worth of tickets. Way to go Bill and Vic!

Mel also reported that we are on our way to having some 40 contestants for this year's Smoke on the River event. Kent Anderson also reported that he has secured 53 certified judges for the event as well which should be enough to cover the 40 contestants.

Don't forget there is a Smoke on the River meeting every Tuesday, including tonight (August 20^th) at 5:30pm at The Dock. Everyone is welcomed to attend the meeting. For more info on Smoke on the River, go to www.smokeontheriver.net

Jared Haugh opened the meeting with our prayer followed by the longest pronunciation ever of a single syllable (the word "I") to initiate the Pledge of Allegiance by Bob Hays.

Steve Peters handled the tail twisting duties while he continued to eat. While collecting dollars he did manage to tell a joke about a church organist. If you see Steve in Mass this week, ask the priest to ask him to tell the joke. Hope he knows where the confessional is after he tells it?

President Venvertloh announced to the membership that the Board of Directors agreed to purchase a tree to be planted and dedicated in the name of the Club along the Bill Klingner Friends of the Trail pathway.

A big thank you to Cullan Duke and Kelly Stupavsky for being the Exchange Club representatives in last Saturday's Friends of the Trail Bike Ride.

Chuck also revealed that the Club will now be taking over the sponsorship of the Fishing for Freedom event set for next spring.

The Exchange Club also donated American Flags to the Quincy High School Booster Club for a patriotic event as part of the upcoming QHS-QND soccer game.

Yet another new member will be joining the men of action soon. The Club held a first reading for Chris Scarano. He is being proposed for membership by Dan Veihl.

Speaking of new members, we have had quite a few new people join our ranks and from time to time they will be featured in the bulletin just to help the membership get to know each other a little better. This was a suggestion made by Dr. Lenny Biallas and it was a good one. This week's featured new Exchangite is Cory Watson who was sponsored by Dick Wentura . Cory and Kristie Watson have two children, Kendall who is 12 and Kaylie who is 9. Cory works at Private Wealth Management. Thanks for joining Cory!

The deck of cards is now down to just 14 cards after Jared Haugh drew the 2 of Clubs and failed to win the pot of $1,540. Never have so many, taken so much enjoyment in a fellow club member's loss as they did Friday when Jared failed to pull the Ace of Spades. The growing pot and attendance will make for another exciting Friday. Thanks to Rick Goughnour for handling the drawing.