Mike Lavery presented the prayer to start the meeting. It was followed by Gary Farha's "solo" version of the Pledge of Allegiance. It was so well done that John Wayne would have been happy with his performance. It actually was a "payback" for an incident pulled on your humble reporter weeks ago and what a payback it was (more on that later).

Bruce Broemmel tail-twisted the clan and told a nice "doll" story along the way.

Perry Terwelp talked about Gus Macker and the need for teams to sign up at www.macker.com. The goal is for 500 teams after 412 signed up last year. He also mentioned the need for scorekeepers to sign up as well since we have only 14 so far. Perry mentioned that we have 20 court sponsors so far and need 30 more to reach our goal. It's $300 to sponsor a court. Perry also has Gus Macker posters for the membership to display at your workplaces. Make sure you take some with you this Friday.

Chuck Venvertloh mentioned the Club received a thank you note from Pam Shaffer for being the Citizen of the Year and also one from John Wood Community College for being a hole sponsor for their golf tournament.

The pot for the 50-50 card draw starts over after Gary Farha drew the Ace of Spades and the $1030 pot that went with it. Some pay back for him!!! I guess he got the last laugh and greenback.

Don't forget to purchase your $100 National Exchange Club Mega Raffle ticket. There is still time to enter the National Exchange Club's Mega Raffle. Not sure who won the first Early Bird drawing which was held a few days ago (the winner was from Florida). The next early bird drawing is on April 30 and is worth $2,500. If you purchase a ticket for the Mega Raffle, the club will get $10 back. The grand prize winner, to be drawn on July 12^th, 2014, will get up to $100,000 cash. Second prize is expected to reach $4,000 cash and third prize is expected to reach $2,500 cash. You can get your tickets today at www.exchangeraffle.com. You do not need to be a member to buy a ticket.

Remember April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and during April and May  the Quincy Exchange Club is asking for your support by purchasing "blue ribbons". These blue ribbons will be available for purchase at both Hy-Vee locations. So when you purchase your groceries this month, please purchase a blue ribbon to help prevent child abuse in our community.

Rodney Heimer, of Heimer and Associates Accounting, was a guest of Gary Farha. Rodney is a prospective member and is also a court sponsor for Gus Macker.

The Exchange Club Golf Outing will be held at Spring Lake Country Club on June 20^th this year. Work on your swing and invite a prospective member to enjoy lunch and play that day.

The scheduled Greeters Friday are Dan Brink and Eric Barnes.