Last Friday the Exchange Club of San Jose held the Blue & Gold Wounded in Service Awards Banquet at the Wyndham hotel. Attended by several prominent dignitaries, we honored dedicated peace officers that were killed or wounded in the line of duty, having placed their life in harm's way in order to protect our citizens. We also unveiled our membership video for the audience and it was well received.
Kudos to Phil Griego and the rest of the members of the committee that devoted so much time and energy to ensuring the event proceeded without a hitch. The Exchange Club thanks Steve Radunich and Lynda Brown who stepped up to the plate and helped register guests. Jerry Hall did a great job officiating over the event as our President. The color guard presented by Oak Grove R.O.T.C. was outstanding as always.
The San Jose Police Department sent the following words of thanks:
I would like to thank you and the members of the Exchange Club of San Jose, for another successful Blue & gold banquet held on Friday, February 27, 2004. The recognition that your organization displays toward law enforcement and particularly , to those men and women injured or killed in the line of duty, will forever be grateful for your efforts. Last weeks luncheon was a testament to true community service, the corner stone of the Exchange Club.
Again, thank you for all you do to help make San Jose a safer community for us all. Please pass along my sincere appreciation to the membership of the Exchange Club of San Jose.
All are welcome to attend the Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at 12:15 p.m. at the Park Plaza Hotel. We will be discussion the success of the Blue & Gold Project, the status of the Cioppino Night, upcoming "Minnie Perl's", and prospective member, Mel Keyes. Looking forward to seeing you there!
On March 16th, the Exchange Club of San Jose will honor Patrick McMahon for proudly and correctly displaying the American Flag at his business in downtown San Jose. All members should come and bring at least one guest. Mr. McMahon and his office will be joining us for lunch and we want to ensure many people attend to give Mr. McMahon the recognition he deserves.
It is the responsibility of the One-A-Month Sponsors to bring in a new member this month.
Upcoming One-A-Month Sponsors:
April - Lynda Brown / Jose Posades
May - Rob Nuddleman / Phil Griego
June - Jerry Hall / Dave Mowbray
Match Game Anyone?
Any one familiar with the popular Match Game on TV will want to do this. The City Lights Theatre is hosting a fundraising event that will be lots of fun. Buffet meal, wine and beer, silent auction, a chance at prizes and competition in a Match Game and DANCING AFTERWARDS TO PHIL'S BAND "OFF THE RECORD."
We need teams of 6 at $300 a team. Phil is willing to sponsor a team for up to $150 if you all will pony up the remaining $25. That's $25 for a fun game filled competition, dinner, drinks and dancing and entertainment. You can't beat that with a stick.
The event will take place on April 25, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Lights Theater on South Second Street.
Who will join Phil's team? Contact Phil at pgriego@mindspring.com
Exchange Club Social tentatively planned for May 23 at New Almaden Valley Quicksilver Mines Park. A van excursion throughout the wonderful hiking trails, see old ruins, ghost town, old school house, abandoned mines, and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Cost $5.00 plus what you bring to eat and drink. Lots of picnic area. Exact time to be announced.
The meeting speaker May 18 will be from the Park and will tell us all about what we're going to see. Call Lynda Brown for more details.
Join Exchange Today (J.E.T.) runs between February 1, 2004 and April 30, 2004. The new member and the new member's sponsor could win a gift certificate worth up to $100 off your next airline ticket. Just have your new member fill out a membership application and ask your Club Secretary to place a "J.E.T." sticker on the application before he sends it in. You'll be "leavin' on a jet plane," in no time. Ask Membership Chair, Phil Griego, for more details.
Postcards for the Cioppino Night have already been sent out to other Exchange clubs and guests. If you have specific persons or groups you want to receive the "advance" postcard, e-mail the names and addresses to Rob. Flyers and the official invitations will go out in the beginning of April.
Covenant of Service
Accepting the divine privilege, of single and collective responsibility as life's noblest gift, I covenant with my fellow Exchangites:
To consecrate my best energies to the uplifting of Social, Religious, Political and Business ideals;
To discharge the debt I owe to those of high and low estate who have served and sacrificed that the heritage of American citizenship might be mine;
To honor and respect law, to serve my fellow men, and to uphold the ideals and institutions of my Country;
To implant the life-giving, society-building spirit of Service and Comradeship in my social and business relationships;
To better serve in Unity with those seeking better conditions, better understanding and greater opportunities for all.
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Captains On Deck!
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3/9 BOARD MEETING 3/16 Hall Radunich Rahimi Pat McMahon Proudly We Hail Recipient 3/23 NO MEETING 3/30 Mowbray Pluff Rensen John Font Troubled Kids 4/6 Nuddleman McReynolds Webb Dawn Spears Black Legacy - Images Seldom Known 4/13 BOARD MEETING 4/20 Radunich Hall Brandon Steve Walker Rail Safety 4/27 NO MEETING 5/4 Rahimi Brandon Nuddleman Keith Ducote Beware of the New China 5/11 BOARD MEETING 5/18 Webb Jeffrey Griego John Slenter New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum 5/25 NO MEETING
Dates for Your Calendar
President:Jerry Hall; Immediate Past President: Phil Griego; Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Nuddleman
Board of Directors for 2002-2004 Term: Jill Rahimi, Dan Webb
Board of Directors for 2003-2005 Term: Lynda Brown
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