Daryl Empen served as song leader with his very favorite Tootsie Wootsie song.

     A report was provided on Jud Briggs' status.  Apparently, he is doing better and is at home after several weeks in the hospital.  At the same time, he is easily fatigued, although on his horizon are some therapy sessions.  We wish our best to Jud.

    Julie Derrer reported that we are less than $800 away from our $4,000 goal for Birdies for Charity.  If you have not yet done so, I would strongly suggest that you make your pledge before things start getting mean.

    As an Interclub report, Steve Schroder announced that we have covered all of the Division Clubs for the year, and the Annawan trip last week was the last one.

    Kevin Peterson gave a report on the 4th Hole Irregulars made up of Kiwanians from our Club, as well as others, to work the Deere Classic.

    July 20 will be the Division golf outing at Hawthorne Ridge in Aledo, where I am told the theme will be Argyles Forever.

We also had received a greeting from the Geneseo Club which reminded all Kiwanians to take advantage of the annual 4th of July Pork in the Park event.

    At the annual meeting for our Club, the official votes will be made for officers and Board members.  Word is that media coverage may include Wolf Blitzer and Megyn Kelly, who have already expressed their enthusiasm for this annual event.

    The District Convention will be coming up on August 5, and our Club will be participating in bringing about a carnival atmosphere Friday night.

    Liz Loveless reminded us of the September Stand-Down.  If, when you open one of your desk drawers, you find that you have accumulated a stash of miniature toiletry items, gather them up and hold them for this event.

    In Fun and Fellowship, Julie Derrer won the $5 preliminary prize, which she graciously donated back to the Club.  The Kartel, through the skilled maneuverings of Gary Miner, won a Bike & Hike coupon.  A valiant effort was put up by Gary to go for one of the bottles of wine, to no avail.