September 23 Meeting
Greeters • Veda Logan - Walla Walla College • Tracy Shrouf - Reiff Manufacturing
Pledge • Lenel Parish - Whitman College
Invocation • Brian Dohe - Whitman College
Guests No guests
Trivia Question • Gene Adams & Friends (sorry, wrong answer)
Drawing Hal Deck Gary Ponti - McAdams, Ponti & Wernette, P.S. No big winners! Jackpot continues to grow (Special Drawing) • Cliff Carlson won a family pass to the Fort Walla Walla Museum
Program Review City of Walla Walla - Duane Cole, City Manager “Walla Walla is in the midst of change,” City Manager Duane Cole told Exchange Club members Monday afternoon. Although Walla Walla is a safe community with a balanced economy, strong downtown, abundant recreational opportunities, and a diverse population, Cole said the city is facing significant challenges. He cited roads, parks, a youth swimming facility and the completion of the Mill Creek Sports complex as issues of concern. He reminded club members that all of these challenges will cost money and it will take a community effort to make them happen. Cole said he hopes to form a committee with key officials from various entities to chart a strategic plan for shaping Walla Walla’s future.
Member Spotlight Edward "Ed" George
Place of work: Retired Years in club: 28 years Birth place: Douglas, AZ High school: Calipatria High (California) Favorite food: Anything barbequed Favorite movie: Disney movies Favorite music: Glenn Miller Favorite book: Books by John Grisham Hobbies: Racquetball and tennis
Most memorable life experience: Exchange club activities the past 25 years
Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I lived in a railroad box car for two years. My father was a foreman on a railroad construction crew.
Club Announcements
Is Anybody Out There? Exchange Club members who haven’t been regularly attending meetings are reminded to make an effort to come. Attendance numbers have slowly dipped to a concerning level. We’re anxious to see your smiling faces!
Service Club Bowling League The Service Club bowling league still needs bowlers to fill vacant spots. The club league meets Monday evenings at Bowl-A-Way from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The league continues through mid-February. Please call Dan Snider at 525-7160 if you are interested.
Please Fill Out Yellow Forms Club members were reminded to complete the yellow forms on their tables each week. This information provides valuable information to our board members.
Fireside Meeting Scheduled Members new to the Exchange Club are invited to a Fireside Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 17. For more information, contact Ed George at 525-7527.
Future Programs WW City Library • Monday, September 30 Liz George will visit our club to talk about children’s programs available at the City of Walla Walla Library.
