Meeting Date - October, 28, 2002
Greeters • Kay Hicks • Jeffrey Townsend Pledge • Karen Wolf - Camp Fire Boys and Girls Invocation • David Hall - Retirement Planner Guests • Jeana Armijo Host - Teri Barker - Child Care Resources • Gary Armstrong Host - Teri Barker - Child Care Resources • Kate Bray Host - Jeffrey Townsend • Scott Tash Host - Judy Hicks - Blue Mountain Oncology • Penny Snidir Host - Gretchen Tomkins - CHS
Trivia Question • Dale Elemenhurst (Correct answer!) Drawing Hal Oliver - Big Winner $65!
Program Review Getting to know our local birds - Shirley Muse Touted as the single fastest growing hobby in North America, longtime bird activist Shirley Muse tempted Exchange Club members to become bird watchers with her captivating presentation. Several hands in the audience went up when Shirley asked members if they currently watch birds or have feeders on their property. As a representative of the local Audubon Society Chapter, which has been active in Walla Walla for 30 years, Shirley said there are 200 bird species in Walla Walla County. She said the Walla Walla River Delta is a great place to visit for bird watching. Shirley said the Audubon Society is very active in civic and educational affairs and serves to enhance, educate the public about, and protect birds in their habitat. She showed a short slide show to test Exchange Club members’ bird identification skills. She said the bulk of bird watchers are 16 to 30 years of age and there is a 60/40 split with women over men.
Youth of the Month Spotlight Tobin Kaufman-Osborn and Alainna Fielding of Walla Walla High School were named the Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youths of the Month for the month of October.
Tobin Kaufman-Osborn • ASB Vice-President • Wa-Hi Disc Jockey • National Honor Society • 3.7 GPA • Private Math Tutor • Wa-Hi tennis team player • Wa-Hi Band member Parents: Sharon & Tim Kaufman-Osborn
Alainna Fielding • Wa-Hi Drama program (numerous lead theatre roles) • Accomplished musician and singer (numerous state and regional awards) • 2002 Homecoming Queen • Commissioner of “Conspiracy of Hope” charity talent show Parents: J Alan & Deanne Fielding
This year’s Youth of the Month/Year Essay Theme: “America’s Young Patriots—Believing and Achieving for a Better America” These students will also be eligible to compete for the Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Year Awards and special $1,000 college scholarships.
Club Announcements
Membership Directory Edits Ed George is updating the Membership Directory. Please review your name and information section. If changes are necessary, edit the page and return it to Ed. Books will be printed soon so act today!
Fireside Meeting Change The Fireside Meeting is 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.
Veterans Day Celebration Students in the Walla Walla High School JROTC will be in attendance next week to present colors in honor of Veterans Day. Wa-Hi Senior Alainna Fielding will sing the National Anthem and lead club members in the singing of God Bless America.
Future Programs • November 4 - Lawson Knight Blue Mt. Community Foundation
Lawson will discuss community connection opportunities.
• November 11 - NO MEETING
