The ladies performed a wide variety of music from classical music to modern music as part of their presentation.

Although some scholars believe that the first instruments that can be classified as true violins were created in the early 1480s, most agree that the earliest version of the modern violin came into existence during the mid-16th century. The construction of the violin is very similar to that of the lira da braccio, but the violin

generally has a rounder bridge and narrower fingerboard. The reason for this is because the lira da braccio was used mainly as an accompaniment instrument and was designed to be able to play chords, which are multiple pitches played at the same time to provide harmonic support for the melody. The violin was increasingly used as a melodic instrument and was therefore designed to minimize the possibility of accidentally playing two or more strings when the performer intends to play only one.

Following the concert, the band was presented with a check for $300. It was announced that the chorus was to be participating in a trip to New York as one of 10 schools invited.

Song: Led by Don Hunt with JoAnn Smith at the Piano. ‘FOUR LEAF CLOVER’.

Announcements:

JoAnn Smith announced that the Nominating Committee is planning to meet at 1:05 todayand they are accepting

Mission StatementExchange, America’s Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service and Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Opening Ceremony Led by President John E. Smith.

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by John Smith

Invocation: Presented by Dave Wilson

Weekly Meeting – Mar. 17, 2016Reporter – Dave Wilson

EchoesOur 90th Year

Exchange Clubs Nation Wide: Focusing on Families and ChildrenSo Proudly We Hail

The Exchange Club of Urbana, IL, meets each Thursday at 11:20 a.m. at Clark Lindsay in Urbana.President: John E. Smith, 809 E. Boone, Tolono, Illinois 61880.

Address inquiries to: Secretary Van Bowersox, 1811 Clover Lane, Champaign, Il 61821

Programs:

March 24 – Jim Roberts – CU Public Health District

March 31 – Rob Kanter – Wildlife of the Second Street Basin

April 7 – Child Abuse Prevention – Julia Reitz Champaign county States Attorney

nominations for the various office positions as well as volunteers for the various offices.The BOD meeting was busy as they did not meet in February, Operations fund could use a boost in money for those with birthday’s or donations. Membership was discussed at the BOD and each member is encouraged to bring a guest to the meeting.

Next week the Awards Committee will meet as the Awards deadlines are approaching. Should a member know of anyone that might qualify for an award, they are encouraged to submit the name.

Wayne Pedersen announced that he and his wife have sold their Urbana home and have plans to summer in MN with a new residence in Florida. As a result he will not be renewing his club membership.

Guests: Tom Gordon introduced his wife, Shirley as his guest.

Student of the Month: None

Special Presentation: None

Book Report: Next week

Joys and Sorrows: Presented by, Tom Gordon: JoAnn smith, $5, for Joy of being Irish!; Fred Holhubner, $1, St. Patricks’s Day – Good Whiskey; Wayne Pedersen, First day of Spring- March 20, my 68th Birthday--; Wayne Weidner, “Tis” time for the wearing of the “GREEN”; Tom Gordon, Joy of wife Shirley as guest; and Judy Hummel, $1, Happy St Patrick’s Day.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday was sung to Wayne Pedersen.

Music: Led by Don Hunt, with JoAnn Smith playing the piano; 1. ‘MY WILD IRISH ROSE’, 2. ‘THAT’S AN IRISH LULLABY’, 3. ‘WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING’.

Contributions:PIG $108.00FOUNDATION 0.00OTHER (operations) 0.00TOTAL $108.00

Program: Henry Koertge shared with the membership upcoming programs for the next few weeks and informed the club that he has all of the meetings filled for the remainder of the year. The UHS band group returned for the second portion of a two part presentation. They played numbers like Handles ‘THE MARCH’, ‘TRY TO REMEMBER’, ‘THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT’, ‘BRANDONBURG’, ‘WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN’, ‘HAND RAG’, ‘ASHKUM FARWELL’, and several others in the course of the concert.

Wayne Pedersen, left, enjoying lunch and being recognized for his birthday.