August 5, 2002 Meeting

Greeters • Jill Zagelow - Banner Bank • Jane Coronado - Banner Bank

Pledge • Matt Mahan - Herring Funeral Home

Invocation • Linda Emmerson - Walla Walla College

Guests • Cathy Richards Host - Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins • Jim McNamara Host - Paul Reiner • Ben Hart Host - Brynn Hart

Drawing • Mandy Church • Chet Smith (County Assessor’s Office) No big winners! Jackpot $80 next week.

Program Review “WorkSource Walla Walla” Ross Hamann Ross Hamann, business liaison for WorkSource Walla Walla, provided club members with an overview of the free services available to local businesses and employers through WorkSource Walla Walla. Hamann said job listings and referrals continue to be the services in greatest demand. WorkSource Walla Walla also offers the following services: • labor market information • employee training/retraining • translations • Unemployment insurance access • employer assessment • business assistance • internet access • computers, printing, faxing services • interview space • downsizing strategies WorkSource Walla Walla’s resource center is located at Tietan and Stevens. It offers services and information online at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/ws/walla2/ or by telephone at 527-4393. WorkSource Walla Walla serves Walla Walla and Columbia counties.

Member Spotlight Mark Higgins Place of work: Walla Walla Public Schools

Years in club: 3 years

Birth place: Seattle, WA

High school: Kennewick High School (Home of the Lions)

Favorite food: Mom’s Thanksgiving meal (turkey, stuffing, potatoes)

Favorite movies: Caddyshack, Braveheart, Cable Guy, 10, Platoon

Favorite music: Rock (Led Zeppelin, Rush, Soundgarden, U2, REM, AC/DC w/Bon Scott, Alice n’ Chains, G n’ R, Nirvana, Police, STP

Favorite books: Dove, The Stand, Encyclopedia Brown (all adventures)

Hobbies: mountain biking, restoring classic cars, home repair

Most memorable life experience: Boot camp haircut and marching with my Navy company at the Indy 500 to celebrate Desert Storm victory.

Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: Our #1 ranked Kennewick Lions football team blew a 16 point lead in just over four minutes to the Blue Devils at Borleske Stadium. The loss gave the Blue Devils the 1982 Big Nine title. Ouch!!!

Quote of the Week “There is no such thing as a self-made man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the makeup of our character and our thoughts, as well as our success.” George Matthew Adams

Club Announcements

National Convention • President Lyle Hansen discussed last week’s 84th Annual National Convention at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. More than 1,000 people attended the four-day event. Lyle, Kathy Small and Ed George attended a variety of educational seminars and listened to motivational speakers. American Entertainer Pat Boone was also in attendance. Lyle said they learned a lot and are even more committed to helping children.

City Golf Tournament • Volunteers and players are still needed for the annual City Golf Tournament, August 17 and 18. Sign up sheets were distributed for the various volunteer positions.

Exchange Family Picnic • Mark your calendars! The Exchange Club Family picnic is scheduled for Monday, August 26 at Fort Walla Walla. For more information contact Sheri Hodge.

Future Programs

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.

August 19 - Meeting • Jeff Meyer to discuss child abuse issues.