July 29, 2002 Meeting
Greeters • Sheri Hodge - Inland Printing • Terri Barker - Walla Walla Community College
Pledge • Vern Kegley
Invocation • Veda Logan - Walla Walla College
Guests • Jim McNamara Host - Ken Guyer (Guyer Appliance Service) • Peter Thorson Host - Jeffrey Townsend (Coffey
Communications) • Jarine Adams Host - Gene Adams (Retired) • Joanne Cantrall Host - Bernie Brewer (Aging & Long Term Care) • Seth Chapman Host - Sherilee Chapman • Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins of Children’s Home Society brought her daughters and niece
Drawing • Kay Hicks (Blue Mountain Oncology) • Keith Olson (Anderson Perry & Associates) No big winners! Jackpot near $100 next week.
Program Review “Volunteerism” Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins Exchange Club member Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins of Children’s Home Society encouraged club members to volunteer for Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 26. Make A Difference Day is the largest national day dedicated to helping others. This year V-Plus, a group of dedicated individuals working to enhance volunteerism in the Walla Walla Valley, will act as a clearinghouse for Make a Difference Week, Sunday, October 20 through Saturday, October 26. Churches, schools, businesses and service groups wishing to contribute to the care and well being of the valley through community service use this resource.
V-Plus will help recruit volunteers by advertising projects and will acknowledge local projects contributing to the national effort to Make a Difference. Gretchen congratulated club members for volunteering more than 10,000 hours since last year’s Make a Difference Day.
Member Spotlight Mark Daltoso Place of work: Volunteer
Years in club: 20 years
Birth place: Walla Walla, WA
High school: DeSales
Favorite food: Italian Cuisine
Favorite movie: The Godfather
Favorite music: Oldies & Classic Rock
Favorite book: The Firm
Hobbies: Basketball when strength allows. I also enjoy watching my children’s activities and reading.
Most memorable life experience: (Good) The birth of each of my children (Bad) Diagnosis of malignant brain tumor Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I don’t really hate Tom Kelleher. I respect him and appreciate the help he’s given me.
Quote of the Week
“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.”
Voltaire French physician and author
Club Announcements
City Golf Tournament • Volunteers and players are still needed for the annual City Golf Tournament, August 17 and 18. The tournament is facing a “make it or break it year. Declining players over the past couple of years are threatening the tournament. Cost is $50 for Country Club and Veteran’s Memorial season pass holders and $70 for all others. Sign up sheets were distributed for the various volunteer positions.
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!
Good Luck Cindy • Cindy Williams of Walla Walla College said good-bye to club members. Cindy and her husband are relocating to Pomona, CA.
Future Programs August 5 - Meeting • Learn more about WorkSource Walla Walla, an important program in our community.
August 12 - Meeting • Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Rich Carter will review the district’s annual report with club members. Carter will also answer questions regarding district operations.
