Meeting Date - January 6, 2003

Greeters • Jill Zagelow - Banner Bank • Gretchen Hormel-Tomkins - Children’s Home Society

Pledge • Sherilee Chapman

Invocation • Robert Van Dorn - McAdams, Ponti & Wernette, P.S.

Guests • Rev. Albert Gillin Host - Gene Adams • Suzie Davey Host - Tarrah Brown

Drawing (No big winners - please try again)

Program Review Dental in Northern Afghanistan - WM. Patrick Sharkey, D.M.D Local dentist WM. Patrick Sharkey, D.M.D recapped his experiences providing dental services to the people of Northern Afghanistan. Sharkey spent two weeks in this war torn country last spring as a member of a mobile dental team. Sharkey took several photos while he was there and created a slide show to help club members gain a better insight of the horrific conditions that still exist. He said the mobile dental team spent much of its time training the local dentists how to use the equipment they brought with them. He said dental care in Afghanistan is nearly nonexistent. He explained that risk of infection is of greater concern than pain associated with dental related problems. Sharkey wasn’t very optimistic about the future of Afghanistan. He said he feared for his safety every moment he was there and that he continually witnessed illegal black market trading of arms and other contraband. He said security would have to be much greater if he were to return. He said the experience heightened his appreciation of the United States and that he nearly kissed its soil upon his return.

Member Spotlight Gary Ponti Place of work: McAdams, Ponti & Wernette, P.S. Years in club: 22 years Birth place: Walla Walla, WA High school: DeSales High School Favorite food: Spaghetti & meatballs Favorite movie: The Rookie Favorite music: Soft rock Favorite book: Undaunted Courage Hobbies: Tennis, golf, running, cycling, skiing, bowling, sailing

Most memorable life experience: The birth of my sons.

Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know: I was on my college bowling team at Gonzaga University for two years.

Membership Drive Club President Lyle Hansen stressed the importance of getting new members to join the club. “If we don’t ask, people won’t join,” Hansen said. Those who need more information about how to recruit new members are asked to talk to Ed George.

Adult Holiday Party! The Adult Holiday Party is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at the Baker Faculty Center on Whitman College Campus from 6 to 8 p.m. Sign up sheets for this NO COST EVENT will be available next week. Those who would like to reserve their tickets now are asked to e-mail Dale Elemenhurst with their names and number of guests. Dale’s e-mail address is: daledc@hotmail.com

Valentine’s Day Party Love is in the air as the Exchange Club prepares for its annual Valentine’s Day Party, Monday, Feb. 10. Significant others and special friends are invited. There will be terrific prizes and great fun. For more information, contact Sharon Conley.

Future Programs Officer of the Quarter • Monday, January 13 Washington State Patrol Officer of the Quarter will be announced. State patrol officers will also provide information about work they are doing to serve our citizens.