Tom opened the meeting by referring to the conversation at the table about parking problems. Tom offered a solution to the problem by stating that we could ride bicycles. This would become a significant phrase later. David Brooks opened the meeting with prayer and pledge.

We then introduced our guests for the day. Returning to the group was Doug Lashley, Tami Coddington, and Ted Robson. Tonya Taylor was introduced. Wally Smith ,the father of Mary Barter, was introduced by Mary. Jay Hwang introduced his daughter Hanna.

Tom presented a card we received from the outbound students we hosted last year. It was circulated through the room.

We then met our newest Rotarian, Doug Lashley. Tom was his sponsor and he introduced Dough to the club. Doug has a BA in Political Science and a Law Degree. He served two tours in Viet Nam as a fighter pilot. His wife is a Durango native. Doug recently served on the city council. He is now working on finalizing a fueling operation at the La Plata County Airport. Doug thanked the club for the honor of being allowed to be a member. He has signed up for the Capitol Projects committee to work on our Park near the recreation center.

Brian was asked to plug the give away of safety locks for guns this coming weekend. He has his crew in order and all things are a go. Officer Friendly, Mike Mc Guire, was asked to speak about the largest ever gathering of folks assembled to speak and provide safety items to our community. These two events will be happening from ten to two at the High School parking lot on Saturday the twelfth of May.

We need to find a couple of homes for the Group Study Exchange team coming to our town on the Memorial Day weekend. Call Tom if you have room to share. We also need a driver to take three people to Lamar Colorado for the RYLA experience. Jeff Brown has agreed to do the trip one time either going or coming. Call Tom. The Fireside has been scheduled. The event will occur at Toms= home on May twenty second please make reservations with Jill Bruce.

We had an election of our Board for next year. Steve Wheeldon has met with the slate of candidates and they have all agreed to serve our club. They are Jeff Brown, Jill Bruce, Tom Galbraith, Chessa Gill, Steve Govreau, John Marshall, Mike Matheson, Brian Meyers, Russell Parker, Steve Redding, Sherry Taber, Jack Walls, and Jeannie Wheeldon.

There was a motion and a second to elect the Board. The question was called and we now have an official Board by a unanimous vote.

Jim Wotkyns served as the Sargent at Arms this day. He asked Tom what type of vehicle he used to come to the meeting. Tom said a car. Jim fined him a buck. He fined Steve Wheeldon three bucks for being too organized. Jill was fined a buck because she had to get a replacement for her husband at Sargent at Arms. Greg Lyman was fined for bragging about his son getting an acting job. Petra was fined for the solo she will be singing on May twentieth at the Community Concert Hall. The time is seven thirty. Doug Lashley was welcomed by Jim and fined. Wynn was fined for the wrong name tag. Mary Batter was fined for having three principals. Bob Volger was fined for communication problems. Jay was fined for having the prettiest girl in the room. Bob could not find change so he paid Jay's fine. Jay did pay a fine as he was attempting to dispose of a bunch of this years calendar. Steve Govreau paid a fine as his wife is expecting. Mike Matheson paid a fine for being in Rotary for ten years.

The speaker this day was Bill Master from Telluride. He spoke to the group about his political party A The Libertines.@ Bill stated that this party is the third largest in the country and that they currently have two hundred members holding public office. The party began in Colorado in nineteen seventy-one. Disgruntled Republicans suffering under the Reagan administration formed the group. Bill feels that we need to be proud to be an American. He noted that spies, such as the recent FBI case, do this for money, whereas those who spy for America in other countries do it because of the principals or philosophy that they disagree with. Jefferson defined the core ideals of the Libertine Party. The essence is that one must embrace liberty and take responsibility for their own actions. Bill feels that if we continue in our current path we are surrendering more and more of our personnel freedom to the government. Bill cited the IRS code and that no one knows the whole of the code. When one calls the IRS for advice and is given wrong information they are still responsible for all penalties and interest. The Party feels we should not be the Police Officers of the world. We should not send our sons and daughters into harms way unless there is a Declaration of War. Bill noted that the Libertine party feels that we have lost the war on drugs and that we fighting this war in ways that have proven unsuccessful. He stated that the use of Drugs and Alcohol should not be an excuse for criminal behavior. People need to take responsibility for their actions and pay the consequences of those actions. A solution proposed was the creation of legitimate drug dispensing clinics for those that choose to continue to do drugs. This action would stop the two billion dollar industry of illegal drugs and end drug gangs, stealing to support a habit and other criminal behavior. He stated that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation thought they had done well by keeping ninety convicted murders from purchasing guns. The question Bill raises is why are they on the street? A final example is the Law of Moses or the Ten Commandments. God said that Thou shall not steal.

ONE FINAL NOTE: If you have but one wish, let it be for an idea.