EXCHANGE CLUB OF FRESNO
INTERCHANGE
September 2, 2010
President Jim Irvine welcomed the group and immediately welcomed
our guest, Debbie Lahners here to visit her step-mother,
Exchangite Joan Adams. (Joan later told us that she met
Debbie for the first time yesterday)
how nice to have her at
the meeting! Joan also led the Flag Salute and David Brown
(our wonderful Chaplain) offered the blessing. Our Secret
Greeter was revealed as Don Scrivner who caught several fellow
Exchangites who did not shake his hand. One lone tardy
member
.long time member Malcolm Masten
.tardy
for the first time ever! He was excused and applauded!
A few announcements followed
.President Jim wants to begin
an official recognition of all of the Exchangite
Veterans
with the creation of a permanent record of their
military service. This would be an ongoing project of the
club and would include all branches of the military and all
members who served either at home or abroad. What a great
idea! Also, President Jim reminded all members
to complete the Interest Finder he has distributed so
that future Offices and Board Positions can be filled with those
who express an interest. Additionally, President Jim
requested assistance from our members in assisting North Fresno
Exchange in their fundraiser. The job is not difficult and
the shifts are not long
help take in $$ for parking at CSUF
football games. Please call Jim if you can help
out
.sounds like a great way to get to know our fellow
Exchangites! Wayne Bright had 10 more Football
Books to sell at the beginning of the meeting
5
minutes later he had 0. Thanks to all who
assisted with this fundraiser! It is now officially a
sell out! By popular demand, Marvin
Arnold is arranging a bus trip to the Caruthers
Fair
Date: 10/1/10
Time:
TBA
.Cost: also TBA. More on this fun event
later! Lastly, Pete Hauck told a joke! Funny!
Next came Happy Dollars
Begun by Dick Arnold who
was happy that Judy Wilson forgot to pick up his $2.00
John
Stahl who has a new American Made car
Richard Grill whose
son has a major position with Ethan Allen Furniture and whose
daughter-in-law has a new job with a CPA
Ron Johnson who is
going to Tahoe
Marvin Arnold who is a happy person and happy
that Henry T. Perea and Debbie Lahners were at the
meeting
Richard Seyller for the donation of children
books from Petunias Place to the Marjaree Mason
Center
and whose family is sailing around the Greek
Islands
Don Scrivner for Wayne Brights great job in
selling the Football Books
Karen for the
anticipated arrival of her first great-grandchild
Mary
Lynch-Wiens for Joan Adams Flag Leading technique
Bill
Smith for the friendship he feels at our meetings
Shannon
for an experience of six degrees of
separation
Jim Irvine who is thrilled with his Board
of Directors!
No Exchange birthdays
.however one guest birthday
.a
very Happy Birthday sung to guest, Debbie
she was
overwhelmed with the serenade. And one Exchange
Anniversary
Dick Arnold
in the club for 21 years this
week!
Allen Sevener was installed as our newest member by our longest
time member Pete Hauck an active member since 1951)
Welcome,
Allen as the newest member of our happy group
we are
happy to have you as our fellow Exchangite! Allens
comments included that he was old and retired
he
will fit right in!
Our speaker for the day was Henry T. Perea who has been a
councilman on the Fresno City Council for the past eight
years. Henry T. (not to be confused with his father, Fresno
County Supervisor Henry R.) began his remarks by advising the
group that he is a new father
Ava Isabella is 9 weeks old
and Henry T. is feeling the effects of sleep deprivation!
Despite the lack of sleep, Henry T. gave an interesting and
informative talk about the state of the city
budget
woes
and answered many questions posed by the members
present. We thank Bill Smith for hosting Henry T. and of
course Henry T. for his service to the community and for sharing
his knowledge with us.
Next week
.a representative from the American Red Cross
discussing disaster preparedness.
Secret Greeter for 10/9/10
.This member is known for being
the best at everything he does
simply the best!
***Also
..a special invitation from Barbara Mendes and Wayne
Bright
The Fresno County Division of Retired Teachers
invites you to their September meeting to hear Detective Dave
Case. His topic is Scams and Frauds Targeting the
Elderly Wednesday, September 8th at 11:00 AM at the
Retired Teachers Education Center, 3930 E. Saginaw Way (at
Ninth). Parking int the back.
P. S. Here is some sound advice
read the following
sentence aloud quickly to decipher the adage
.
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