August 12, 2002 Meeting

Pledge • Ron Ayres - Chief, Fire District #4

Invocation • Dale Newby - Dale Newby & Associates

Guests • Jim McNamara Host - Ken Guyer (Guyer Appliance Service) • Brian Herdan Host - Gene Adams (Retired, Whitman College)

Trivia Question • Bill Eyestone (correctly answered question)

Drawing • Mandy Church • Hal Deck No big winners! Jackpot near $100 next week.

Program Review “Public Schools Review” Rich Carter, Superintendent Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Carter provided club members with the district’s Year in Review. Carter thanked the community for its support throughout the school year and said his three years in Walla Walla have been terrific. He said despite beginning the year with the horrific 9-11 tragedy, the district rebounded to have a great school year. He highlighted the reopening of Sharpstein Elementary School after its 18 month, $11.4 modernization. Carter thanked Exchange Club members for helping the district pass its regular Maintenance and Operations Levy at nearly 70 percent. He noted the M&O Levy provides approximately 18 percent of the district’s budget and helps support nearly all programs and services. Carter said the district’s budget is sound and the district received a perfect audit. He said the pressure to meet higher standards continues to mount. He said the district is making progress, but limited funding, socio-economic challenges and lack of teacher collaboration time are issues of concern.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Susan Anfinson Place of work: YMCA Years in club: 3 years Birth place: Long View, WA High school: Mark Morris Favorite food: Applebee’s Walnut Brownie/Maple Sauce w/ice cream Favorite movie: Anne of Green Gables Favorite music: Praise music Favorite book: Jane Eyre Hobbies: Racquetball, golf

Most memorable life experience: She said she forgot, so you’ll have to use your imagination!

Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: My favorite television show is JAG.

Quote of the Week

“We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.” Anne Swetchine

Club Announcements

Exchange Family Picnic • Sign up sheets for the annual Family Picnic were distributed to club members. The Family Picnic is Monday, August 26 at Fort Walla Walla’s covered picnic area beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Sheri Hodge at 525-1300.

City Golf Tournament • Tournament Director Tom Baffney delivered bad news to club members regarding this weekend’s annual City Golf Tournament. As of the Monday meeting, only 50 golfers were registered. Baffney regrettably said it would be his recommendation to the board to discontinue involvement in the tournament. He thanked those who have dedicated so much energy and time over the years to support this event.

Fair Volunteer Opportunities • The count down to the fair is rapidly clicking away. Ed George said he still needs several volunteers. Sign-up today for your shift!

Future Programs

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