THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN SPOKANE
2009 - 2010
NEXT MEETING:          Noon - Thursday,   March 11,  2010
             MEETING AT LUIGI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
          245 W. Main Street     Downtown Spokane
 
PROGRAM &  SPEAKER:    
CASA PARTNERS
Court Appointed Special Advocates
A direct correlation to our major concern as a club.
The prevention of child abuse and neglect.
    Attention Exchange Club Members:  Here's your need to know.
CASA Partners is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children living in
foster care.   "Not all children are able to enjoy the innocence of  childhood."
    Tragically, there are children who have had their innocence destroyed through abuse and neglect. 
There are nearly 1,000 of  these children in foster care right here in our home county.  CASA
supports court appointed advocates for mistreated children in situations where a guardian
ad litem is appointed.   Come learn the details.  Bring a guest.
 
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING CALLED FOR THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING CALLED FOR THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
Our Immediate Past President Teresa Sherman is asking all
Past-Presidents to attend a meeting at 5:00pm
Luigi's Italian Restaurant - Thursday March 11.
    We need to complete our election process and submit our new slate of
officers to National by April 30th.   Your help is needed.
 
    Attention all members:  
Would you like to serve as an officer or Board Member?  Please volunteer.
Call Teresa.  324-3331
    
    Club Directors whose terms are expiring:
                    Barbara Lockard,  Tom Greene,   Glenda Scott
   Club Directors remaining for one more year:
                    Amy Swanson,   Art Nordling,   Bob Filo
   For the Foundation, the Officers & Trustees are:
                Chair = Teresa Sherman
                    Secretary = Meri Berberet
                   Treasurer = Marc Browning
                   Trustees = all officers and directors of the Club.
                    Trustees at Large (3-year staggered terms)
                             Joel Huppin (term expires July 2010)  
                             Eldon Wagner (term expires July 2011)
                             Jerry McFarlane (term expires July 2012)
 
TERESA NEEDS TO KNOW.  PLEASE CALL HER REGARDING YOUR
ATTENDANCE THURSDAY AT HAPPY HOUR. 
        Be on time...shouldn't take more than an hour.
 
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Further report from Kristine LaBelle Edens about her daughter.
Our prayers are offered for further recovery.
Her daughter's name is Krissy.  She is a 22-year-old mother of a toddler and a 4 month old baby.
She is now out of intensive care.  However, her heart is still pumping at a rate less than half
that of a healthy heart.  Family and friends have gathered around to help. 
As a little girl, Krissy had several anxiety attacks and migraine headaches.  Might be related.  
All needs are being met.
However, Kristine requests your prayers and other emotional support and caring.
Recovery time may take weeks.   Our love and concern to you and yours Kristine.