Earl Roberge and the Snake River Dams
Photographer and author Earl Roberge talked to us about his book, "Those Snake River Dams.' He gave a brief account of the wild nature of the Snake River before being “calmed” by the Dams. He spoke about the great Missoula Floods that carved the gorge and shaped much of the landscape of Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. He focused on how the Dams provide cheap electrical power and low cost (barge) transportation. Though he doesn’t believe the dams will ever eliminate salmon runs up the Snake River, he expressed his view that they economic cost of breeching the dams could never out way the benefit of saving salmon. He offered lots of good information and interesting anecdotes and highly recommends buying the book to get the whole story.
Greeters
David Hall, Hall Financial Services, and Christy Hall, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Pledge
Jack Pinza, Walla Walla Fire Department
Invocation
Dan Oliver, Baker Boyer Bank
Guests
Bonnie Bowton, Walla Walla Valley Federal Credit Union, hosted by Chet Smith, County Assessor’s Office
Youth of the Year
Congratulations to Hilary Hogan of Waitsburg and Heidy Nolan of Touchet. These two young ladies will receive a $1000 scholarship from our club and have their applications forwarded to District for a shot at an additional $1000 scholarship.
New members
Bob Martin of the City of Walla Walla rejoins us and was sponsored by Paul Schniedmiller. Brent Leonard, Attorney, was sponsored by Bill Eyestone.
Announcements
Duck News!
Reminder: Please drop off and pick up tickets with Shaun Callan at Baker Boyer Bank, main branch. If anyone knows of potential vendors for the Duck Race Festival, please contact Gretchen Hormel-Tompkins at Children’s Home Society. Congratulations to Team Mahan and Team Callan, the top two teams for the week. Second to Matt, the top individual seller for the last week was Gene Adams.
The second annual Rotary-Exchange Club Food Drive Challenge!
Two more weeks of collection: April 22 and 29.
Foods needed: HEAVY foods-canned meat, soups, rice, beans, macaroni and cheese, etc.
We can do it! Solicit at your place of business and in your neighborhood and bring it on in for the next two weeks!
Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
The Exchange Club of Walla Walla Child Abuse Prevention Task Force is seeking additional members who would be willing to help complete an assessment of child abuse prevention and neglect programs currently offered in the community. Responsibilities include attending a few committee meetings (usually during lunchtime) and interviewing local service agencies regarding their programs.
To join the Task Force or request additional information, please contact Dale Elmenhurst or Jeffrey Townsend.
The Children’s Forum
Remember the upcoming Children’s Forum, April 24 and 25. Contact Teri Barker for more information.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. See Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins for supplies-posters and stickers, etc., to help raise awareness in the community.Also, if you're interested in reading about President's Bush's proclamation on child abuse published this month , visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/04/20020401-10.html
