Shannon Christian hosts Mrs. and Detective David Case of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. David spoke to us about Elderly Abuse and some of the variaous abuses that take place.

This being the day befor Independance Day, Marvin Arnold reminded us of some of the events and their dates that lead up to our being the great nation that we are.

Mike Flanagan hosts representatives from Akeena Solar, Keri Goosen and Ken Guenther who spoke to us about the advantages of solar power.

Wayne Bright told about some of his experiences at the Exchange Cal-Nev-Hawaii District Convention and displays the Outstanding District Director certificate that he received.

Otto Tocchio was guest speaker as part of our Get to Know Your Fellow Exchangite series.

Twins Mary Lynch-Weins and Dick Arnold show off their attire.

Diane Codde hosted Terry Stone who showed us pictures and spoke about his lion and other big game hunting expedition in Africa.

Bill Booth gives a happy dollar---something about a joke from New Wrinkles involving Viagra and a flag pole.

Karen Griffin plays hostess for our Youth of the Year winner, Salena Farnesi, who, for the first time in the history of our club, won the regional title and will represent us at the national level.

As part of our Get to Know Your Fellow Exchangite series, long time member Sam Barkman is guest speaker while Tom Wright hosts.

David Brown hosts guest speaker Sally Caglia who explained a little of the history of the Warnor's Center for the Performing Arts and plans for its future.

Secret greeter Hal Horg nails a member who failed to shake his hand. The errant member gladly paid the $1.00 fine.

Mary Lynch-Weins shows some of the recent items that were purchased by the club to be given to the kids at Craycroft Center.

Bob Emerzian and Bill Booth split the gigantic door prize.

The Melodears entertained us with a wonderful set of "Love Songs"

Karen Griffin reports on our having successfully sold all the New Wrinkles fund raiser tickets.

We celebrate Eddie Evans' 99th Birthday.

Frank Cristando tells us about himself in the "Get to Know Your Fellow Exchangeite" program.

"Mother" Barbara Mendes hosts son Vincent Mendes who spoke about some of the hazardous waste problems that the Fresno County Health Department must deal with.

Bob Emerzian gives a happy dollar to be rejoining the club after a couple of years away. He received a round of applause from the members who were glad to welcome him back.

Guest speaker, Tom Wright fills us in on his life history as a segment of our "Getting to Know Your Fellow Exchangite" series.

President Harry Johnson arrives late. Claimed he couldn't find the place because of his dilated eyes. Likely excuse!!!

Left to right, host David Brown, guest speaker Charles Bailey as Dr. Muex, and president Harry Johnson.

Ron Johnson pays tribute to our departed members who were active in theater arts.

Guest speaker, Sally Harvey, District President, and host Wayne Bright.

Sally Harvey presented books to the three longest standing members of our local club, Pete Hauck, Arnold Gazarian and Dr. Malcolm Masten.

Oscar Speace, Janice Noga and host Tom Wright. Janice presented the story of "Janka", Oscar's mother and a holocaust surviror. Click here for the Janka Project website.

Dick Arnold passes sign-up sheet for the upcoming fund raiser "Cinderella" to be presented by the Roosevelt High School of the Arts.

T.J. Cox gives a happy dollar while Judy Wilson and Eddie Evans look on.

Guest Speaker, our own Bill Greenwood gives us a close look at his family history.

Malcolm and Laverne Masten presented a video of their recent trip of travelling the waterways in Russia.

A much slimmer Jerry Mulvihill is glad to be back.

Tom Wright hosts Detective Kevin Weins, Fresno Shariff's Department/Immigrations Customs Enforcement Child Predator Task Force, who spoke to us about the primary goal of that task force which is to prevent the abuse of children through internet crimes against children.

Winners of the big door-prize, Barbara Mendes and Don Scrivner.

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Exchange Club of Fresno is bringing garbage bags full of blankets and towels by the carloads

Thank you to Karen Griffin and Mary Lynch-Weins, exchange club members, for thinking of our shelter's needs this winter. They will be used to warm and comfort the animals that awaken after surgery, the animals that need a cozy bed to curl up in, and the animals that are frightened by their surroundings. We are grateful for your club's generosity and heartfelt wishes for the animals in the Valley.

The highly acclaimed Clovis High School Chamber Choir, directed by Mark Lanford, entertains at our annual Christmas Party.

Mary Lynch-Weins and husband Bob Weins with a load of toys for the kids at Craycroft on Christmas day.

President Elect Tom Wright hosted Commander Bob Owens who spoke to us about his experiences in the Navy Submarine Service during and after WWII.

Pete Hauck gives a Happy Dollar and shows the Christmas story booklet that he wrote for his great, great granddaughter. He offered to provide copies to other interested members.

Otto Tocchio hosts guest speaker John P.J. Dussich, Ph.D., world renown authority on Victimology.

Bill Booth leads the group in singing Happy Birthday to Judy Wilson.

Guest speaker Dr. Terry Bradley, Superintendent of Clovis Unified School District, who gave us an overall picture of the accomplishments and status of the district.

Phil Walker reads a very special poem that touched our hearts, written by Bob Folchi.