Jared Haugh with a very eloquent prayer got the meeting going followed by Dan Brink, unaware he was to start the Pledge of Allegiance, who came through with flying colors and blurted out the word "I" which was followed by the membership joining in to finish it. Man, we are good with that each week.

President Chuck Venvertloh, without any paper to write notes on, utilized a roll of "Chuck Venvertloh for County Clerk" stickers to jot information on the back of the roll which was prominently displayed for all to see including the TV cameras. The man is a marketing genious.

Dennis Koch left The Exchange Club's Mega Raffle info sheet on the tables for all to see. The hope is that you will buy a ticket for $100. For every ticket we sell the club will get $10 back. The winner, to be drawn on July 12th, 2014, will get $100,000 cash. Second prize is expected to reach $4000 cash and third prize is expected to reach $2500 cash. You can get your tickets today at www.exchangeraffle.com. You do not need to be a member to buy a ticket. If you buy your ticket prior to March 31st, you will be entered in all three early bird drawings as well. So get them early.

The 50-50 card draw worth $785 was conducted by Curt Moore. Jeff Dorsey had the winning ticket but drew a 4 of Diamonds. That is about the fourth time that card has come up...What gives? The pot goes up maybe in two week. Can't do this illegal gambling with all the cops with us Friday can we?

Special thoughts and condolences go to Jim Benz who lost his brother Tom who passed away last week. Thoughts also go out to Josh Klitz who lost his father, Jerry, last week as well. Jerry was also the brother of former Exchange Club President Tom Klitz.

Friday was Jeff Dorsey's lucky day as he won the $5 for wearing his badge at the meeting.

This week's scheduled greeters are Rich Zeidler and Rich Lavery. I bet my $5 I won that Zeidler will be there first. Any takers?