STEVE KADY 
On this bright and beautiful first Friday in December, members were officially greeted by Frank Ross. They were also greeted by the actual presence of Steve Kady, who has been recovering from knee surgery and looking good.

 

It was reported that Greg Young, recently returned from visiting his son in New York, has tested positive for Covid19. Craig is fully vaccinated and is recovering well at home

Shown here sitting with Frank Middleton is our guest for the day, Pat Vann.  Pat purchased a Christmas tree from our lot a took advantage of the "Free Breakfast" card inviting him to attend our meeting

 

Terrence Smith, son of Donlie Smith visited our club today to return some items that his dad a collected in his many years with our club. Terrence presented the scrapbook compiled by Donlie in his year as president and a U.S. flag which had flown over the Capitol. Phil Perington, Craig Eley and Don Thomson all shared stories of Donlie. Terrence thanked all those who attended his father's memorial service.

 

Jim Easton announced that Christmas Baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 18. Meet at Safeway on Yale and Monaco at 8:00 a.m. A sign-up sheet was circulated. 

 

 

Joe Marci and Dave Peck did a Super Citizen program at Most Precious Blood church on November 25. Two fifth graders were honored.

 

Club Treasurer, Pat Bush noted that there were still some dues outstanding and that the $5 discount for early payment was no longer officially available, but because of the beneficence of the treasurer, you might be able to slip by with the $5 reduction.

 

Chris Dunphy announced that after almost a year of arriving early to make coffee for breakfast, he was asking for someone else to perform this task. This entails arriving about a half hour early to the meeting.  Chris will be happy to train someone in this art.

 

 

 

Steve Kady announced that Santa will be giving away toys at the King Soopers on Monaco and Hampden at Noon on Friday, December 10. Need volunteer for Santa and elves. Steve has lined up antique fire engine. Check with Steve for details. (303-931-1470)

 

Seventy-seven year old grandmother and 19 year old granddaughter stuff tree into tiny convertible.(Photo by Keith Gallaway)

 

Our speaker for today was our own Bill Litchfield who worked for Colorado Department of Transportation on developing a bicycle and pedestrian system throughout the state of Colorado for 12 years. Bill was involved with developing the 18 mile Vail Pass bike trail, which  is the only Colorado mountain pass with a bike path the entire distance on both sides, making for a wonderful ride experience. Bill asked for a show of hands of those who had ridden this trail and there was a surprising number of members who responded.  All attested to the fact that it was easier to down than up.  He also talked about the 10 foot wide path from Dotsero to Glenwood Springs running parallel with I-70. One of the major bike trails in the Denver Metro Area is the Platte River Greenway, which runs from Adams County to the Chatfield reservoir. Bill mentioned that there is some contention with regard to use of electric bikes, since many National Forests prevent their use.  You can find more information by going to the CDOT website at https://www.codot.gov/programs/bikeped/design-policy.html

 

Terrence Smith had first shot at the $110 pot, but could not draw the six of clubs...but Mark Metevia did and picked up some extra Christmas money. Metevia, our guest Pat Vann, Jake Baker, Mike White and Terrence all had to settle for cups-o-money.

Terrence led us in the Optimist Creed and we all headed off to the tree lot.