Meeting Date - Monday, October 21, 2002

Greeters • Lesa Sweeney • Gene Adams Pledge • Jack Pinza - Walla Walla Fire Department Invocation • Lyle Hansen - Baker Boyer Bank Guests • Ron Neibauer Host - Rich Eagon - Martin’s Jewelers • Becca L. Host - Tarrah Brown - Land Title Company New Members • Tarrah Brown - Land Title Company Sponsor - Sharon Conley (Thanks for reaching out to our community) Trivia Question • Gary Bierwagen (Correct answer!) Drawing No big winners! Jackpot grows to $65

Program Review State Representative 16th District Candidates Forum What was originally scheduled to be a forum for State Representative 16th Legislative District candidates Dave Mastin (R) and Jody Clark (D) to discuss issues relating to the November 5 general election, turned in to a speaking opportunity for Mastin as Clark failed to show. Mastin is seeking reelection for a sixth term. Mastin said if he elected he will face his most difficult term as the state faces a $2 billion budget deficit. He said tough decisions will have to be made and he anticipates significant cuts to balance the budget. He said he supports Referendum Bill 51, the transportation bill which finances transportation improvements through a 9 cent gas tax increase, increased sales tax on vehicles, and weight fees on trucks and large vehicles. Mastin said he represents a strong voice for Southeast Washington. Mastin serves on the Appropriations (budget) Committee, the Joint Executive/Legislative Water Policy Group, and in House leadership as the Republican Deputy leader.

The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Member Spotlight Mandy Church

Place of work: Retired Years in club: 7 Birth place: Walla Walla High school: Walla Walla High School - Class of 65 Favorite food: Pasta Favorite movie: Holiday Inn Favorite music: Big Band & Swing Favorite book: Tribes with Flags - A Dangerous Passage through the Chaos of the Middle East Hobbies: Reading, Volunteering, Legislative Lobbying Most memorable life experience: Living through race riots in Kansas City, MO following Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I have a daughter I gave up for adoption and was reunited with her seven years ago.

Club Announcements

Junior Golf Program Donation Exchange Club President Lyle Hansen announced the Junior Golf Program was awarded a $500 donation as a result of the City Golf Tournament. Hansen thanked tournament director Tom Baffney for his leadership and commitment to the tournament. The City Tournament will be scheduled again next year.

Fireside Meeting Change The Fireside Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 5. Members new to the Exchange Club are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at Sloan Kimball’s house at 1595 Gray Lynn Dr. For more information or to RSVP, call Sloan at 526-1355.

Welcome Back Jack! Longtime club member Loyd Mahan welcomed back fellow Exchange member Jack McDonald. Loyd said it was good to see him at the meetings once again.

Future Programs

• October 28 Meeting Audubon Society Shirley Muse of the Blue Mountain Audubon Society will present a slide show on area birds, their needs, and the joy and educational aspects of watching birds.