The
day started with a song and pledge to be proud of and a
prayer for strength and hope.The meal was burritos, black beans and rice.
Bill Benton
proposed a two-bit fine to
the president for maintaining such excellent control of the
meeting that Table One has been unable to create a commotion
that would result in a fine for them.The motion passed.Ed
Bezjak proposed
a 25c fine to Table One, plus former Table One member Bill Bentonbecause
they have not had a fine recently.Doug Harder fined
George Hannes claiming
“Stumpiness” when he is only a “Twig.”Dick
Enslow was
fined $1 for advertising that he now specializes in reverse
mortgages.
Sertoman
of the Day
Norm Selby, celebrating his 21st
wedding anniversary today, joined the club about 8 months
ago (brought in by Zack Harder)He grew up within a mile of the Elks Club.He attended most of the schools in Englewood—all
but one is still standing as a school.He also attended Rangely Junior College and Adams
State where he played baseball.He met his bride when they each were working with
persons with developmental disabilities.They have two daughters.He works for Western United Mortgage.His $5 went to Bob Lutes.
Program
John Vierthaler introduced Mary Greer, Director of Public
Relations and Government Affairs for AAA of Colorado.Ms. Greer is an authority on gasoline pricing.She discussed the price changes in pump prices of
gasoline that have occurred this year.One cause of the price increases is the “war
premium” on gasoline began before the start of the Iraq
War.The United States does not have the refining capacity
to meet the current demands of drivers.In the 1970s, there were 350 refineries while today
there are about 175.During that time period, although fuel economy has
improved, vehicle miles have tripled.An example of the problems of reduced capacity was
noted in the gasoline pipeline break between Phoenix and
Tucson.The price and availability of gasoline in one part of
the country can affect the price and availability of it in
Denver.Today’s average price of regular unleaded
self-serve gas is $1,672.
AAA
maintains a website, which can be accessed through AAAs
website, that tracks the gasoline prices in 300 cities.There were many questions following this excellent
program.
To
access their website from here, Click on the AAA banner
above.
Guests
None
Announcements
1.There’s
a reception for Dale Hand.See invitation below.
2.Rich Carlson promoted a fundraiser for the
Elks Veterans Home at Fitzsimmons. Buy your flags from Rich and support great effort.
3.Dick Enslow announced Chatfield
Sertoma’s Golf Clinic for hearing impaired and deaf youths
on October 4th at Foothills Golf Course.They still have some openings for participants.
4.Bob Gallagher is out of the hospital and
doing much better.
5.Bingo
was very good last night.Over 200 people attended.The deposit, including the progressive, was over
$12,000.A lot
players are expected next week.Plan to be there around 6:00 pm.
You’re Invited!
In
order to thank you for your encouragement and
friendship and
To
celebrate the International Sertoman of the Year
Award
Awarded
July 31, 2003 to Dale Hand
Please
come to a dessert reception
Sunday,
September 21, 2003, 3-6 pm
5262
Cedar Valley Drive, Loveland, Colorado
Hosted
by Gloria, Travis, Inta, Jason, and Jayna Hand
Regular
Meeting- Rick
Curtis presenting information on the speech easy
device - come hear what that’s about
Sept
21
Dan
Miller's B'Day Dessert Reception for Dale Hand (see
Announcements)
Sept
23
Autumn
Begins
Sept
24
Bingo
Team E
Sept
25
Regular
Meeting- Prof
Mary Ann Watson , Metro State speaking on ethnicity
misunderstanding in America
Sept
26
Ed
Bezjak's B'Day
Sept
27
Web
Designer's B'Day
Thoughts
to Ponder
People
who say life is not worthwhile are really saying that
they themselves have no personal goals which are
worthwhile... Get yourself a goal worth working for.
Better still, get yourself a project... Always have
something ahead of you to " look forward
to"--to work for and to hope for. ~ Maxwell Maltz
Sometimes
the best helping hand you can give is a good, firm push.
~ Joann Thomas
Courage
is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down
and listen.
~ Winston Churchill