Evelyn Kohler was the only guest of the day, escorted by husband DON, according to greeter DON DAVIDSON, who conducted an old fashion school “roll call.” There was no one with any singing skill to lead us, so we did our best at America. JAY CARROLL invocated, after putting his plate down, and the meeting was off to a rollicking start.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROGER BELL presented a Distinguished Club Award to past president STEVE PICKETT, who earned it during his year as president. Steve also earned a Distinguished President Award and former secretary LOUISE TABAYOYAN earned a Distinguished Club Secretary Award for the same period. Roger also had plenty of Banner Patches, recognizing various achievements during Steve’s year, to attach to our Club Banners.

BRIAN BLOUNT had/has YMCA Concert Tickets available for an upcoming benefit concert at The Seasons. The tickets, $25 each, are for the April 23rd, 7:30 pm concert. Brian has a special deal for any who want to purchase, contact him direct.

BETH KLINGELE reported on the early morning interclub to Prosser, which was unusual in that LYNN BUCHANAN flew our group to the meeting.

KIRSTEN DANIELSON announced that Rock the Gap 2008 is officially sold out! There will be few $20 tickets available for sale to those who want to enter after 8:00 pm. The RtG Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 9th, noon at the 26A Club.

PAT DANIELSON recited, from memory, the slate of officers for the coming years. We will vote on May 6th during the meeting at Perry Tech. It was also announced that our very own Lynn Buchanan will be the incoming Lt. Governor.

GENE ROSTVOLD reminded everyone that Blue Jeans Basketball practice has started. After four weeks, the tournament will be take place on May 5, 6, & 7.

Sergeant-at-Arms was mistakenly called as RON ZIRKLE, who then decided to fill the role anyway. President WENDY called the day’s game of Bingo, won by Steve Pickett. Lynn Buchanan conducted the 50/50 Raffle (for $167), but winning ticket holder RICHARD ENSEY did not draw the correct card.

PROGRAM
THERESA VITELLO introduced her friend, and day’s program, Kim Foley. Kim is the Victim Advocacy Program Manager at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health and has worked there for the past 12 years. She spoke about the upcoming Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. It will be held on Friday, April 25th at noon. Men from law enforcement, fire department, and the community will gather in Millennium Plaza for a walk to the county prosecutor’s office, all taking place in women’s shoes. This nationwide event is one way to help break the silence of sexual assault.

Kim also distributed lists of other activities she is coordinating in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Clothesline Project will take place at the Valley Mall on April 12th. This event showcases shirts made by those who have experienced sexual abuse or made by families of those who have experienced sexual abuse.

Kim talked about a series of classes to be held in May led by recognized expert Cory Jewell Jensen. The classes will help participants to “Understand the Problem of Child Sexual Abuse.” The classes are targeted at specific audiences, with a general session for the public on May 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Englewood Christian Church.

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