Meeting Date - January 13, 2003
Greeters • Keith Olson - Anderson Perry & Associates Pledge • George Elemenhurst - Retired
Invocation • Varga Fox - Whitman College
Guests • Rev. Albert Gillin Host - Gene Adams • Scott Tash Host - Judy Hicks • Ron Coffell Host - Dale Elemenhurst
Drawing (No big winners - please try again)
Program Review Officer of the Quarter - State Patrol Officer Chris Holt Congratulations to Washington State Patrol Officer Chris Holt for being named Officer of the Quarter. Holt has been a state patrol officer for five years. He began his career in Vancouver, Washington before moving to Walla Walla three years ago. Officer Holt is known for his cheerful and positive attitude and is a member of the team’s bomb squad. He said being a state patrol officer is a profession; ‘not just a job.’ He is a leader in Driving Under the Influence enforcement and is rated number one in this region for violator contact stops. Or as Cliff Carlson put it during his introduction of Officer Holt; “he pulls over more people than any other officer.” Holt also is a community volunteer. He helped build a playhouse for a three-year-old child with cancer and also played a key role in fund-raising for this project. Officer Holt is married and has two young children.
Youth of the Month Spotlight Christian Pearson and Vinnie Graves of DeSales High School were named the Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Month students for the month of January.
Christian Pearson • National Honor Society student • 4.0 GPA • Drama student • Volunteer at the Little Theater • Math Team participant • DeSales Golf team member • Volunteers for the Family Medical Center Clinic • Plans to attend four year university and go on to medical school Parents: Stan and Janice Pearson
Vinnie Graves • 4.0 GPA • Served as class officer for two years • Drama student • Scholar athlete • Plays on the Blue Mountain Merchants summer baseball team • Plans to attend a four year university Parents: Mark and Margaret Graves
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.
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.
Newsletters Online Club members are reminded the Exchange Club newsletter is posted each week on the club website. To get your electronic newsletter, please visit: http://www.wwexchangeclub.org
New Directories Available Special thanks to Ed George for organizing and producing the new membership directories. Get your copy at next week’s meeting or by calling Ed George at 525-7527.
Future Programs Informal Program • Monday, January 20 Join us for lunch and have special time with your friends. This will be an informal meeting with plenty of time for talking and visiting with club members.
Annual Business Meeting • Monday, January 27 Financial and committee updates will be provided. Sloan Kimball will also conduct a membership program.
