In this issue:


Special Announcement:

Beginning March 26, 2002, the Exchange Club of San Jose will have our luncheon meeting will be held at the Shark & the Rose, located at 69 North San Pedro. We all look forward to this new chapter in our club's gastronomical fiestas.

The March 19, 2002, luncheon will be our final meal (as a group) at the Rue de Paris.

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Upcoming Events

March 19 (5:00 p.m.) - Cioppino Meeting at Phil's Office

April - National Child Abuse Prevention Month

May 3 - Cioppino Feed


Trivia Question:

On March 12th, Linda Herman was our guest speaker. What is the name of the guest Linda brought with her?

Write down your answer and bring it to the next Exchange Club meeting for a chance to win a prize!

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Captains On Deck!

3-19, Phil Griego
Invocator/Pledgleader: Bruce Newgren
Finemaster: Jon Rensen
SPEAKER: Michael Crowley and his exotic instruments

3-26, Bonita Gibson (Shark & Rose)
Invocator/Pledgleader: Phil Griego
Finemaster: Cathy Keil
SPEAKER: To be announced

4-2, Dan Webb (Shark & Rose)
Invocator/Pledgleader: Rob Nuddleman
Finemaster: Bonita Gibson
SPEAKER: To be announced

4-9, Jerry Hall (Shark & Rose)
Invocator/Pledgleader: Cathy Keil
Finemaster: Jim Gunderson
SPEAKER: To be announced

4-16, Cathy Keil (Shark & Rose)
Invocator/Pledgleader: Jerry Hall
Finemaster: Bruce Newgren
SPEAKER: To be announced

Special Note: If you are the Captain of the Day, and you need help getting a speaker, contact Jerry Hall.

The Exchange Club

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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Announcements

NEW MEMBERSHIP FEES!!! (Again)

The Board approved a new fee structure to lower the cost to our members. Beginning April 1, 2002, Exchange Club dues will be $65.00 with NO meal charge.

Don't forget about our Associate Membership. Associate members only pay $10.00 per month, plus $20.00 for any lunch attended. This will enable new members, who may not be able to attend luncheons very often, to still enjoy the benefits of Exchange.
Nominations for Exchangite of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognition for outstanding contributions is an important element for personal growth. Every local club has Exchangites who deserve such recognition. The criteria, process, and forms are in the District Trophies and Awards Booklet and on the district web sit. Please complete a nomination form for your most deserving Exchangites. They are due in May, but start working on them now. Candidates for District Office. The district organization's fundamental purpose is to provide the guidance and mentoring wherever it may reside within the district. To administer this provisioning process, the district needs motivated, dedicated, experienced Exchangites to serve as facilitators in the divisional areas and as officers of the district organization. To be a candidate for a district office to be elected at the District convention in June, an Exchangite need only satisfy the prerequisites and conditions outlined in Article X of the Bylaws, and forward their name to Ed Harvey or Rick Gordon, by May 20th. A form for a suggested candidate to complete is on the district web site.

This Week in American History . . .

This week marks the sixth month following the terrible tragedy of 9/11. The pictures and stories are instilled in our memories. Out of the ashes, Americans found glimpses of hope and a resurgence of Americanism. One of the greatest sites I have seen is the following picture of the new New York skyline:

God Bless America!

Club Officers

President: Lori Formusa

Immediate Past President: Bonita Gibson

President Elect: Phil Griego

Secretary: Bruce Newgren

Treasurer: Rob Nuddleman

Board of Directors for 2001-2003 Term: Jon Renson, Jim Gunderson, Jerry Hall

Board of Directors for 2000-2001 Term: Cathy Keil, Lynda Brown, Darrel Snuggerud

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