Agricultural Issues Team
The Walla Walla FFA Agriculture Issues Team presented their take on the Murr vs. Exclusive Agriculture Zone proponents issue. They began work and research on the issue last October, and provided a professional, informative and entertaining presentation that will surely bring a top award at the state contest in May. Under the direction of advisor Arch McHie, the seven sophomore team members are Danielle Gray, Mitch Frazier, Kyle Williams, Bonnie Williams, Kelsay Pease, Kristin Collins, and Melissa Bughi.
Greeters
Mandy Church and Shaun Callan, Baker Boyer Bank
Pledge
Lesa Sweeney
Invocation
Mike Dandrea, LeMaster & Daniels
Guests
MaryLynne Schroeder, Walla Walla High School, and Rhonda Olson, hosted by Keith Olson, Anderson Perry and Associates
Trivia
Brian Dohe and table correctly answered that Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs-but Brian missed the additional cash because his Exchange pin failed to accompany him to this meeting!
Convention raffle
Hal Oliver, Homeland Properties, and Bernie Brewer, Aging and Long Term Care, both drew white balls. The winnings go to $130 next week.
Countdown to Ducky Derby
Here’s the tally for our four-week total of 5,480 ducks sold for a total of $22,955. (Four weeks into the sale last year we had $31,375 in sales.) Matt is continuing to operate in a league of his own; he’s sold $5,440 (1302 ducks).
Top three teams of the week:
Lackie 327 ducks
Callan 289 ducks
Sweeney 286 ducks
Top three grand total teams:
Callan 863 ducks
Seymour 751 ducks
Lackie 682 ducks
Top three sellers of the week:
Teri Barker 198 ducks
Gene Adams 80 ducks
Linda Emmerson 75 ducks
Top three grand total sellers:
Gene Adams 485 ducks
Teri Barker 341 ducks
Karen Adams 325 ducks
New to the prize level: Dale Elmenhurst, Ed George, Gary Hanson, Linda Emmerson, Tracy Shrouf and George Elmenhurst (all T-shirts).
All tickets to be turned in by Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m. to Baker Boyer.
Announcements
Ducky Store
There is a store set up in the downtown Baker Boyer Bank main lobby for you to buy Ducky T-shirts, hats, pins, etc. if you would like. As well, there will be a store set up at the Monday Exchange meetings so you can purchase all your Ducky accessories!
OUCH!
We got buried by Rotary on the “Second Annual Get the Goods Food Drive.” Rotary brought in 3,159 pounds to our 1,662 pounds. Dale offered a free lunch for any member willing to go to the Rotary meeting and accept our award. There were no takers. Thanks to all who donated food and money to this worthy event - the Food Bank came away with an extra 4,821 pounds they otherwise would not have had!
Proudly We Hail
Roger Kincaid accepted the award for regularly flying the American Flag at Inland Printing. He noted that since 9/11 pride has been cross-generational-as noted by the age of horn honkers applauding his efforts.
Thanks to Kay Hicks for presenting the award. Kay reminded us that we are all committee members for this award-please pass on to Kay the name or address of anyone you notice who regularly flies the American flag.
Quote of the Week
“No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.”
-Emma Goldman
