News and Announcements

We were happy to welcome Barry Wheeless back to our meeting after an extended absence following back surgery. He reported that he is improving and having less pain. He also gave the invocation to start the meeting.

Betty Switzer returned after several weeks of illness and she appeared to have fully recovered.

It was reported that our Rotary member Joe Donavan fell on the ice recently and broke several ribs. A get well card was signed by members in attendance.

We were informed that a previous member Minnie Lynch has been ill. A get well card was signed by members present. It was also noted that she was the third women to join Pagosa Springs Rotary Club.

John Applegate was reported to have been ill recently and spent a few days at Pine Ridge Care Center. He is apparently back at home recuperating. 

There were several guest in attendance including Rotarian Pat Love and her daughter Kathleen McFadden. Kathleen is visiting for the second time and is a potential new member candidate. Another new member candidate Chris Kohler was visiting for the third time along with his wife Jen Kohler and we welcomed them all.

Our exchange student Leo reported that he went skiing at Wolf Creek the past weekend and it was enjoyable. He was not to thrilled about the hamburger for lunch as he is accustom to having dessert type foods for lunch in Austria where he usually ski's.