Mark your calendars!
The Doubletree will be doing some construction work at their facility these two meeting dates and cannot host any club meetings. They have graciously scheduled our meetings for both these dates at the Holiday Inn, Parlor Room D.
As usual, the meetings will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm.
Join us this month, every Thursday at noon for our weekly meeting at the Doubletree.
Weekly History Moments by Dr. Diettert will be:
Jan. 12: The Disappearance of the Whiteheads
Jan. 19: The First Trial
Jan. 26: Liver-Eating Johnston
This month’s speakers will be:
Jan. 12: Chris Jensen—Missoula International Airport
Jan. 19: Bob Seidenschwarz—Montana World Affairs Council
Jan. 26: Stan Cohen—Museum of Mountain Flying
Any program suggestions are welcome. Contact Larry Anderson.
Cory works at home, running an on-line business they co-own. Doug was born here, graduated from the University of Montana and now works for the U of M as a computer specialist.
Doug & Cory have made their home here in Missoula and have lived here for the past twenty-five years. Doug and Cory have two daughters, Allison & Ellise. Be sure and greet them on a Thursday and get to know our newest fantastic members.
New member Carrie Mills will be featured next month.
On December 1, 2011, the Missoula Exchange Club held its 1st Annual Dispatcher of the Year
awards luncheon at the Double Tree Inn.
After introductions, Missoula County Chaplin, Chuck Lee, gave the prayer.
Dispatcher of the Year, Jen Soule, received her award for her “outstanding
community service” at Missoula County 911-396 presented to her by
supervisor Sherry Odlin.
Then, dispatcher, Patricia Joron received her award for her dedicated community
service to the University of Montana, Office of Public Safety, 986 from her
supervisor Michelle Harshbarger and Director of the Office of Public Safety and
Chief of Police, Gary Taylor, presented her award .
The keynote speaker, Doug Chase, retired Chief of Police, City of Missoula and
Sheriff of Missoula County during his remarks said “we are so gratefull to these
dispatchers for being our life line.” And went on to say “we are long overdue to
recognize these men and women that go above and beyond for all of us 24-7”
The meeting was closed by remarks and the “Dispatchers Prayer” by Chaplin
Chuck Lee.
The Missoula Exchange Club Christmas Luncheon
has been confirmed for Dec. 15 for members and spouses at
the Doubletree. Regular meeting time. The Hellgate High
School Choir with 26 students will perform for us under the di-
rection of Lee Kirkegaard, director.