DAWN ALIVERTI and CARLA SAVAGE (trying to shed her new member badge) were the greeters at the door. J BLAKE gave the invocation and even though BARBARA POOL was all set to introduce guests, we had none.

LT. GOVERNOR STEVE EMHOFF paid us his first official visit. He outlined Kiwanis International's goals, which were:
1) Research community needs and respond with one additional service project.
2) Grow membership.
3) Educate everyone about Kiwanis.
This is to be accomplished by adhering to the international slogan "Be Committed to Serve with Humble Excellence" and the district slogan "Commitment Counts". Steve let us know about a couple of opportunities to practice these slogans in the immediate future. This Saturday, from 9 am until 2 pm, is a meeting at Providence Hospital on club growth and membership retention. He is encouraging members to attend this informative workshop. Also, next Friday in the Tri-Cities is the kickoff for the Tri-City Family Affair event at which Governor Neal will be the keynote speaker. Steve's final question to his home club was: Do we need an attitude adjustment? Let Steve know your thoughts.

Two interclubs were accomplished the past week according to Chair LYNN SMITH. Both West Valley and Grandview were attended by Steve, PAM CALDWELL, KIRSTEN STOFFER, and PRESIDENT BARB. Barb also announced that the Ladder of Success will be making a comeback this year and interclub attendance, along with service hours and other criteria, will make a difference on who is invited to the end of the year event.

LINDA HACKETT circulated a signup sheet to work the Children's Miracle Network Radioathon. She has early morning spots available on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th. Call her for more details.

ROGER BELL announced the need for Santas for this year's Santa program. He was hoping to hear from members who had an active interest in being Santa at least 4 or 5 times the two weeks before Christmas. This is something JERRY HENDERSON has always handled, but will not be able to do this year. Jerry leaves some mighty big shoes to fill and unless members step up, the program will have to change significantly. Let Roger know by the end of the week.

The approved budgets are on the website according to Budget Chair Dawn.

Two Kiwanis shirts are available. One size large and one x-large. Cost is $27, see Velma if either will fit you.

Next week's meeting is across the street at the other Cavanaugh's.

ARCHIE SUTTON called a rousing game of bingo and DR. MIKE WILSON was the ever entertaining sergeant.

Our very own AMY NEAL gave a report on Camp Roganunda. The name means: High in the mountains a group of people live in peace above the river. There was probably not much peace during Kiwanis Work Day, especially considering all that was accomplished. Amy thanked everyone who worked this year on: 1) painting Sherman Shelter, 2) Facelift of Skytop bathroom, including a new door and mirror, 3) clearing the pathway of debris, 4) installation of new toilets and a door on the Kla-Hanee bathrooms, 5) painting three cabins and the pool house floor, 6) repairing the cracks in the swimming pool, and as always, 7) raising of the TeePees. Amy is convinced that Camp Roganuda would not be around if it weren't for the help of our club. Since 1923 we have helped with work day and camper sponsorships. This past year saw a doubling of the number of camperships given, which allowed more than 90 kids to attend camp. The total number going to camp was up 50 from 2001 and Amy hopes to increase the 399 that went this year to 600 in 2003.

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