President: 1997 - 1998
Chapter: St. Louis

Kathy Saladino #47618 VP, John Raeuchle #47511 Treasurer, Ed Hart #28991 Secretary.

During my year as Senate President I was able to attend every Senate Region 6 and National meeting. We hosted a joint Region 6 and 8 Meeting in Kansas City. Allen Pierce #43600 was the National President. Bill Smith #45919 from Minnesota was the Region 6 VP, and Gwen Tichelkamp #58013 was the President of the Missouri Jaycees.

It was a very unusual year for me as it was reported in both the regional and national publications that I was deceased. Lana received sympathy (and congratulatory) cards and phone calls from all across the country concerning my untimely demise.

An unforgettable moment during my year; while working the St. Charles Jaycee River Fest, I helped a man with his truck. When I shined my flashlight on the battery, it exploded in my face. I was blinded by the acid but thanks to a quick thinking EMT Joe Jerkins #55431, who flushed my eyes during a trip to the hospital, I was eventually able to see again.

I had fun attending every project the Missouri Senate hosted, i.e. LOTS, MO/NE football, MO/IL basketball, Float Fest, St. Charles River Fest, Strassenfest, Super Bowl Party, and the Senate Picnic. The Senate also donated $500 to Wonderland Camp of which I was proud of this accomplishment. In addition, we were able, for the 5th straight year, to end at growth.

Thanks for the memories and the opportunity to serve as your President.