Meeting date - November 4, 2002
Greeters John Patterson - Banner Bank Gary Bierwagen - Banner Bank
Pledge (Veterans Day Salute) Wa-Hi JROTC - Presented Colors Wa-Hi Senior Alainna Fielding sang National Anthem and God Bless America Special Thanks to Walla Walla Public Schools Janis Barton for coordinating the Veterans Day Salute
Invocation Ed Ammon - Walla Walla College
Trivia Question Greg Lutcher (Correct answer!)
Drawing Gene Adams Sharon Conley No Big Winner - Jackpot continues to grow...
Program Review Blue Mountain Community Foundation - Lawson Knight Blue Mountain Community Foundation Executive Director Lawson Knight told Exchange Club members his organization is committed to improving quality of life for our community members. As a local charitable giving vehicle, Blue Mountain Community Foundation gifts hundreds of thousands of dollars to local needs each year. Knight said personalized service, local expertise and community leadership available through the Blue Mountain Community Foundation offers Walla Wallans an excellent way to give. With more than 100 funds and $16.2 million in assets, the foundation continues to grow. It was originally founded in 1984 as the Blue Mountain Area Foundation. The foundation provides funds to the homeless, social services, education, health needs, historic preservation, youth activities and the arts.
Those interested in giving or setting up a fund in their name may contact the foundation at 529-4371.
Member Spotlight Jack McDonald Place of work: Retired Years in club: 46 Birth place: Walla Walla High school: Walla Walla High School Favorite food: Steak & Fries Favorite movie: Man with Horn Favorite music: Glen Miller Hobbies: Golf - Cards - Traveling - Fellowship - Sports
Most memorable life experience: Buying Paxton-Kent Insurance agency 30 years after my father came back to Walla Walla to sell real estate for them.
Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I graduated from Whitman College on a track scholarship. I partcipated in the 100, 200 and 1/4 mile.
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!
American Education Week Walla Walla Public Schools is hosting Celebrate American Education Week Thursday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. These events feature community members visiting district schools for two-hour celebrations. Community members are cordially invited to participate. What would guests do? Review School Improvement plan Go on guided tour Visit classrooms Eat lunch with students Want to attend? Contact Communications Director Mark Higgins at 526-6716 or by e-mail at: mhiggins@wwps.org
Future Programs November 11 - NO MEETING!
