Meeting date - November 18, 2002
Greeters • Nancy Riggle - Valley Residential Services Pledge • Janis Barton - Walla Walla Public Schools Invocation • Dale Newby - Dale Newby & Associates
Trivia Question • Steve Reiff - Reiff Manufacturing (Correct answer!)
Drawing • Bonnie Bowton • Bernie Brewer No Big Winner - Jackpot continues to grow...
Officer of the Quarter Exchange member Cliff Carlson introduced the Officer of the Quarter • Tom Bowman - Walla Walla County Sheriff Deputy - Active in gang prevention - Burbank resident - Community volunteer - Member of Safe Schools committee
Program Review Walla Walla Streets & Utilities - Hal Thomas & Ivan Lang City Public Works Director Hal Thomas and assistant Ivan Lang provided an overview of the city’s public works operations. Thomas, a former Naval officer who served two tours in Vietnam and one in Bosnia, said the city is seeking community involvement to help address its streets and utilities challenges.
He said he is proud of city efforts to ensure clean water for residents and its environmentally sound sewer treatment plant. Thomas said city streets are of concern, as are other utilities functions. He said a major renovation of the Main Street water system will be conducted next summer. City officials are working with business owners to limit disruptions to their establishments.
Thomas encourgaged community members to apply for Citizen volunteer boards, commissions and committees. Call 527-4424 to apply or stop by City Hall.
Youth of the Month Spotlight Natali Mendoza and Anthony Spencer of Prescott High School were named the Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Month students for the month of November.
Natali Mendoza • 3.7 GPA • High School Band • Varsity softball, volleyball & basketball • National Honor Society member • Helped coordinate blood drive • Helped organize cancer fund raiser • School athletics volunteer • Class Treasurer Parent: Irene Mendoza
Anthony Spencer • 3.5 GPA • Varsity basketball and baseball • Class president Junior year • High School band • Assisted with Prom Committee • Plans to attend Seattle University (with major in International Business) Parent: Kim Langdon
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.
Whitman Campus Visit! Exchange members will be treated to lunch at the Reid Center and a tour of the Whitman Science building, Monday, Nov. 25.
Event Coordinator Kathy Small needs an accurate count for meals. If you didn’t sign up last week, please call Kathy at 527-4300 to RSVP your spot.
Membership Directory Ed George has sent the Membership Directory to the printer. He’s expected to get a proof sheet back soon. If you need to make a last minute change, call Ed George at 525-7527.
District Convention Ed and Jackie George recently represented the Walla Walla Exchange Club at the Northwest District conference in Tacoma. There were approximately 50 Exchange members in attendance representing 12 clubs from throughout the Northwest. The conference served as a training work session for board members and committee chairs. The next Northwest District Convention will be held on May 30-31 in Ocean Shores, WA.
Future Programs • November 25 Whitman Campus Visit - Reid Center Lunch - Science Building tour with Professor Chuck Templeton
