Activities
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Newcomers going on the trip to Dinosaur National Monument will meet at the Fruita Welcome Center at 8 am on Thursday,  May 25. A two-hour drive will take us to the Monument’s Visitor Center where we will take a short break. We’ll then explore the area by car, with a couple of short hikes and a stop for a box lunch (bring one with you). We will do two very short hikes. The Harper’s Corner trail, two miles round trip, is spectacular.
To join this trip, contact Wayne McCalla at the May coffee or by phone (858-8547). A week before the trip, Wayne will call everyone to arrange carpooling. 
See a map of the area at nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/maps.htm. We will only be doing the Colorado side of the Monument.
NAME BADGES
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New members may want to have a more permanent name badge than those the membership committee provides. Magnetic name badges are available for $7 from
Alberta Husch. These are great for Newcomers meetings, but since they don’t include the club name you may find other occasions for them as well. To order, contact Alberta at 243-4168. Let her know exactly how you’d like your name to appear.

About Grand Junction Newcomers Club

Our Motto :
"Where Newcomers become old friends"
And, we mean it!
We are an active, fun, friendly organization of men and women striving to make your stay in the community a long and happy one.  Click to go to the CALENDAR. to see the wide range of Club activities, and, by the way, if you have an activity you like that is missing form the list, bring it up at the next coffee, and you might be surprised.  A new activity group may form!
FROM THE PRESIDENT
One down, eleven more meetings to go (one-year term - bylaws). Only kidding. This is fun. Be patient with me.
I appreciate the suggestions on 4” x 6” cards from last meeting. My goals are similar; keep meeting under one hour.
Can we speed up raffle or just put a donation jar by cookies/coffee to cover costs? Let’s discuss.
Many praised the newsletter and online. Is this better for announcements instead of at the meeting? Let’s discuss.
I’m looking for ideas to get younger people and singles into GJNC. Committee or 2nd VP Katie?
Feedback from all of you helps all of us. Drop a note to the newsletter or me on how you liked a tour, a dinner club, happy hour, wine tasting or trip. We’ll publish your comments.
This is a great club. This is your club. Let's make it even better!
Les Slowik, president

Editor's Note

Bylaws Update

The newsletter has two fresh voices this month. Les Slowik has jumped into his role as president with relish (and mustard, he might add). Jo Ann Hargis has brought new detail into our minutes. As a new Newcomer, she’s commended for tackling the job of who said what during stepping what can be a rather noisy meeting. They both merit props for forward. 
Others have contributed too. Ernie Stech and Yvonne Spaulding are launching a new group, Plane Crazy. Paul Gasman sent in the great shot of our hikers in McDonald Creek Canyon. Tony Weadock is looking for other musicians.
Maybe you have a Shout Out to share, an idea for a new group, or a praise or a pan. We’d like to hear from you as well.
Carolyn White, editor
Not a member of Newcomers? There’s an easy fix tor that. You don’t even have to be new to the area. Annual dues are just $15 or $25 for a couple. You can download the membership form by clicking here, and then send the completed form and a check to  Grand Junction Newcomers Club, PO Box 3222, GJ 81502. Or better yet, come to the next monthly coffee, get to know us a bit, and sign up then. You’ll meet some great people, get a copy of our member directory, begin receiving our monthly newsletter and timely email alerts, can join any of our regular activity groups, and participate in special events such as our pig roast and potlucks.