Do you live with boldness? Today's speaker, Andy Roller, father of four and partner in a consulting firm, taught us how to hold our heads a little bit higher. He said that we develop boldness by having a no fear, no negativity, just do this, kind of attitude. We maintain boldness by not allowing ourselves to get too comfortable, to not hesitate, and to give 100 percent! He left us with these words, "Hold yourself back from hesitation and live life boldly." Thanks to Andy for a very motivational program!

District Conference time is on tap. Rotary District 5730 will have its district conference April 28-May 1. We won't have a regular luncheon meeting on April 28, but we will be having a district conference luncheon on Friday, April 29. Let's all try to attend the district luncheon. There will be no charge for our meal. Guests will cost $16. The conference -- which will take place at the Amarillo Country Club -- will be a good one. Follow this link to get registered for the event...http://www.ridistrict5730.org/conference_2011.htm

We are so excited to welcome THREE new members to the Rotary Club of Amarillo! The newest members of Rotary are: Greg Green, proposed by Renee Wilson. Greg, classification Emergency Phone Service, is the Executive Director of Potter/Randall 911. Thomas Knapp, proposed by his father,Wes Knapp. Thomas, classification Litigation & Employment Law, is a lawyer at Underwood Law Firm. David Zint, proposed by Dale Bippus. David, classification Construction Products, is the Area Manager for CMC Construction Services. Welcome to the club, gentlemen!

The Rotary Club Garden Party will take place June 18. Details will be forthcoming.

Many thanks this week go to: Jess Ghormley for leading us in song; Pam Rushing for "tickling the ivories" and introducing guests and visiting Rotarians; to Dale Bippus and Jeff Neely for greeting us; to Bart Boxwell for his invocation; to Basil Walker and David Johnson for selling Rotary Foundation drawing tickets; and to President Jake Richards for presiding.