Meeting Date • July 15, 2002

Greeters • Ed George Pledge • Jim Johnson - Jim Johnson & Co. Invocation • Karen Johnson - Walla Walla College Guests • Bailey & Bryce Wilson Host - Patti Rossman • Brynn Hart Host - Jackie George • Dorita Tessier Host - Cindy Williams • Ginger Ketting-Weller Host - Karen Johnson • Michelle Morgan Host - Mark Higgins

Trivia Challenge Winner • Winner - Karen Johnson

Program Review “Video Production Opportunities” Jeffrey Townsend

Jeffrey Townsend, Director of Video Services for Coffey Communications, used his 20 years of experience in the film and video industry to demonstrate some of the marketing and training possibilities now available through desktop video production. Townsend and his wife and two children moved to Walla Walla five years ago after living in New York and Los Angeles. Townsend’s wife was a longtime Walla Walla resident, but it was Jeffrey that insisted they return to the valley. During his well traveled career, Townsend has served as production designer, second unit director, free lance writer and television producer.

He stressed during his presentation that video production has become more mainstream thanks to the development of advanced computer software in the mid-80s. Townsend showed club members some of the local spots he and his video team have created in Walla Walla, including the public service announcement produced for the Ducky Derby.

Townsend explained that inexpensive video production equipment is allowing more people to make videos. He said an unfortunate side of this is poor quality production. He highly recommends people research who is bidding for their production work before making business contract commitments. He said he hopes film and video schools continue to stress the basics of film production, including teaching film as a language.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - Lyle Hansen Place of work: Baker Boyer Bank (Senior Vice-President) Years in club: 18 years Birth place: Chehalis, WA High school: Naches High School Favorite food: Gary Pont’s wife Marilyn’s meatballs Favorite movie: American President Favorite band: America Favorite book: Tom Clancy and Sherlock Holmes novels Hobbies: Golfing and reading

Most memorable life experience: I was lost for two days as an 11 year old in Canada near Peace River.

Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I always wanted to teach at the college level and coach baseball.

Quote of the Week ‘Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.’ Thomas Jefferson

Club Announcements

Communications Committee • Lenel Parish (Whitman College) is seeking volunteers to serve on a Communications Committee. She hopes to find someone with web experience and others to help her coordinate efforts to promote the club.

Fair Volunteer Opportunities • Sign-up sheets are now being distributed for the Walla Walla Fair. Numerous volunteers are needed to staff the Exchange Club booth. This is an outstanding fund raiser for the club and a lot of fun!

Member Spotlight • Exchange Club newsletter editor Mark Higgins reminded club members to complete member spotlight forms. This information will be used as space is available to profile club members.

Board Meeting • This week board members will discuss budget and funding requests.

Future Programs July 22 - Meeting • An overview of National Public Radio.

July 29 - Meeting • Gretchen Hormel-Tompkins will introduce a nationally renowned speaker to discuss volunteerism.