The Servant Leader
A Publication of the Leadership Spokane Alumni Association
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 Message from the Chair
Rob Crow, Class of 2006
And we're off!!!! The Alumni Steering
Committee has set a goal of making the Alumni Association a natural and
ongoing extension of the Leadership Spokane program. In so doing, we hope to
increase the relevance of the entire program and the impact that it has on the
Spokane community. We have identified the following 6 projects to meet that
goal and will shortly begin working on them as subcommittees to make them a
reality.
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Website upgrades for
better communication to and among Alumni
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Survey of Alumni to be
sure we understand their needs
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Mentor/mentee program
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All Alumni reunion after
graduation
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Speakers Bureau
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Inviting Alumni to
attend class tours
It is not too late to help out.
If you would like to join us, please contact the office and indicate in which
area you have an interest.
Rob can be reached at robcrow@lloydpans.com.
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Please Send Referrals: Fall Executive Welcome Reception
Are there new people in your
company? Please send us their names and
contact information, and we'll
ensure they receive an invitation to the Fall 2009 Executive Welcome Reception.
Spouses and partners are welcome.
It's coming up on the 12th of November at the beautiful Jundt Museum
on the Gonzaga University campus. There will a brief welcome and information
program, followed by networking with complimentary drinks and appetizers. Please send contact information for your
referrals to lsintern@leadershipspokane.org.  Sponsored by: Leadership
Spokane Alumni
Association, Greater Spokane
Incorporated, Paine Hamblen, and Spokane
Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Class of 2008 Photo Books
Class of 2008 Photos Books are now available! Each book contains memories from the Class of 2008, including thirty-six full color pages, a soft matte cover, and highlights from each class session. Photo books are $25.00 and up, depending on size.
Contact Alumni Association Intern Stephanie Jordan-Thompson at lsintern@leadershipspokane.org to reserve your copy. |
 Kenneth Cameron, Program Committee Vice Chair
Please join us in welcoming Kenneth to the Leadership Spokane team. He will be serving as Program Committee Vice Chair.
Kenneth
is Managing Director of Terroir Media & Development. Terroir M&D
includes: Local Terroir, Terroir
Publishing and Terroir Restaurant/Winery Marketing.
Kenneth
has been a Board Member with the Gay City Health Project, the Northwest
Regional Director - Youth Outreach International, Seattle Co-Executive Director
for Stand up 4 Kids. He is a 2002 graduate Leadership Spokane, and for five years was the President of the Board of
the Seattle Gay Clinic. Kenneth has been a Board member with the Spokane Sister Cites Association and
Inland Northwest Business Alliance. He co-chaired the Citizens Advisory
Committee Department of Youth Services for three years and was a City of
Renton Human Rights and Affairs Commissioner for four years.
| Introducing: Leadership Spokane
Class of 2010
Josh Allison, Horizon
Credit Union
Michelle Baldwin, WA Dept of
Corrections
Alicia Barbieri, Goodale
& Barbieri Company
Jackie Bell, Spokane
County Regional Animal Protection Service
Paul Bodin, Central
Lutheran Church
Lisa Bonga, Northern
Quest Resort and Casino
Christine Brischle, YMCA
Mike Burns, First
Choice Health
Debbie Cox, Spokane
Valley Fire Department
Cindy Dandoy, Pfizer
Pharmaceuticals
Ryan Davenport, Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane
County
Mike Davis, Inland
Northwest Lighthouse for the Blind
Jamie Dedmon, Spokane Teachers Credit Union
Merry DeMarais, Partners for
Empowered Youth/Community-Minded Enterprises
Karen Dodge, Washington
Trust Bank
David Douglas, Clearwater
Paper Corporation
Gail Duba, Rockwood
Retirement Community
Elisha Durrant, Tincan
Jason Faulkner, City of Spokane
Elizabeth Fleming, Gonzaga University
Sarah Hampton, EWU
Terri Hayman, Cricket
Communications, Inc.
Cathy Hays, Triumph
Composite Systems
Jeresa Hren, US Bank
Allison Kingfisher, Washington State
Department of Ecology
Anne Laflamme, Sterling Savings Bank
Kathleen Mackenzie, Community Volunteer/World
Affairs Council
Christine McCabe, Avista
Mariah McKay, Community
Minded Enterprises
Pam Nichols, Premera
Donna Oliver, Spokane
Regional Health District
Jeff O'Neill, moloney
+ o'neill
Allen Patty, Gonzaga
University
Dori Peck, Spokane
Humane Society
Mark Pond, Spokane
Public Library
Darryl Potyk, Inland
Empire Hospital Services Association
Scott Reed, Pearson
Packaging Systems
Christa Richardson, Corbin Senior Center
Debra Romaneschi, St. George's School
Marge Rusch, American
Red Cross
Kristi Sherlock, SNAP
Danielle Smith, Group Health
Sherri Sykes, Hospice
of Spokane
Darrell White, FLSmidth
Rahco
Jeff Wiberg, Family
Home Care and Hospice Corporation
Diane Wick, Washington State University
Class of 2010 at opening retreat
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Career Moves
Robin Jons (2006) left her position at TGI to focus on AC Starr Farms, a natural produce business she started with her husband. Stacey Marsh (1994) has moved to Colorado Springs and works for U.S. Figure Skating as a Development
Manager.
Servant Leaders
Scott Jones (1983), Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial Services Inc., was appointed to the Inland Northwest Community Foundation board. Christy Burmeister-Smith (former board member), Avista, Diana Wilhite (1984), Safeguard Business Forms & Products, Cheryl-Anne Millsap (2006), freelance writer
and personal writing coach, and Betsy Wilkerson (1999), Moore's Boarding Home, were named to the Spokane County United Way executive committee. Betsy Cowles (1993), Cowles Company, serves at the Past Chair for Greater Spokane Incorporated. Mary Lemon (2007), Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial, is the parliamentarian for the Spokane Insurance Associations board. Kitara McClure (2008), PONY TAILS, is a member of the Governor's Juvenile Justice
Advisory Committee. Tom Quigley (1983), Kiemle & Hagood, is Chair-Elect for Greater Spokane Incorporated. Erik Samuelson (2009), Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
has been elected to a six-year term of service
on the national Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Ministry
program board for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
 Awards, etc.
Patrick DeVries (1987), DeVries Business Services, has received a Golden Deeds Award from the North Spokane Exchange Club for his work with Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest. Tracy Ellis-Ward (2009, pictured right), Gonzaga University, was featured in a Gonzaga University article. Click here to read the article. Dale Goodwin (2002), Gonzaga University, was inducted into the Inland Northwest Sports Hall
of Fame for his work as a volleyball
official. Bob Hille (1984), Eastern Washington University, celebrated his retirement on 28 September.
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Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun
Educational Resources
Leadership Connection
featuring Dr. Heather Crandall speaking on interactive program on team
communication. 3 November from 7:30 - 8:45 AM, with breakfast available at 7:15 AM.
$25/person or $9/student with valid ID.Visitwww.gonzaga.edu/ce.
Mobilize Your Board to
Raise More Money workshop
on 17 October from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Saranac Building, Third Floor Conference Room. $35/person or $100/four participants from the same
organization. Contact Liz at pjals@pjals.net or 838.7870. Youth Leadership Summit at Faith Bible Church from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM on 28 October. YLS Class of 2010 participants are encouraged to attend. $20/person. Visit www.leadershipsummits.org or email nicki.kopelson@tierpoint.com. Leadership
Opportunities
Community Frameworks seeks volunteers for its "Passport to Ireland" fundraiser on 17 March 2010, designed to raise both
organizational visibility and operating funding to support its
mission-based affordable housing development and home ownership
opportunities. Volunteers are needed for two
committees: the Auction & Entertainment and the Activities
Committee. Contact Ann Price at 484.6733 ext. 121 or annp@communityframeworks.org.
Inland
Northwest Health Services seeks donations for its
Wardrobes for Women event that
supports our community services and the women of Spokane. Donations of clothing, shoes,
handbags, and accessories can be arranged by contacting Kathy Dopson at 473.6099. Wardrobes for Women will be held 15 - 17 October
at The Lodge at Spokane Falls Community College.
Spokane
County Library Board seeks a new board member. The candidate
will need to apply to the county commissioners, and applications can be
obtained by calling the Spokane County Library District at 893.8200.
Washington State Nonprofit Conference seeks Request For Proposals for Workshop
Presenters' for its annual conference. Submit a
proposal for a workshop session to be held on Thursday,
April 29, 2010 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Presentations must fulfill a professional development need for
nonprofit sector staff and executive leaders and may not be
self promoting. Contact Yalonda Gill Masundire at
206.328.3638.
Events, by date
14 October: 2009 Golf for Kids' Sake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest. 11:30 AM shotgun start at Circling Raven Golf Club. $250/golfer. Contact 328.8210 ext. 223, mprerea@northwestbigs.org or www.golf4kidssake.mintera.org.
14 October: Greater Spokane Incorporated Annual Meeting featuring guest speakers Dr. Mark Emmert, President of EWU, and Dr. Elson Floyd, President of WSU, in the Spokane Convention Center, Ballroom 100 ABC. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. $45/members, $75/nonmembers. Visit www.greaterspokane.org.
15 October: "Share Our Dream" wine and dinner fundraising event benefiting Camp Fire USA. Wine and conversation at 5:30 PM, program at 6:30 PM. RSVP to Anne at 747.6191 ext. 32 or amcalister@campfire.org. Donations encouraged.
15 - 17 October:
Wardrobes for
Women - Designer Style at an Affordable Price benefiting the INHS Foundation in the Lodge at Spokane Falls Community College. 15 October 4:30 - 7 PM; 16 8:00 AM. - 7:00 PM; 17 8:00 - noon. Donate and purchase gently used professional clothing and
accessories.
To donate or purchase a voucher, contact the INHS Foundation at 473.6099 or www.inhs.org/foundation.
17 October: Pumpkins for Pets, benefiting Partners for Pets in Spokane and the Kootenai County Humane Society in Coeur
d' Alene. Includes pumpkin carving, hayrides, and a pet costume contest. Contact
AC Starr Farms at
226.1964 or acstarrfarms@gmail.com.
22 October: "Mask Your Aid" benefit for Communities In Schools of Spokane County. $25/person. To purchase tickets or sponsor a table, contact invite@cisspokane.org.
23 October: LaunchPad Oktoberfest Celebration and Catalyst Awards at the Lincoln Center, 5:00 PM. $15/person, including a free drink ticket. German
style food and beer, no host bars, and $250/table displays to all
members of Launchpad who want to showcase their companies. Contact Bill
Kalivas at bkalivas@nextsentry.com.
24 October: Pumpkin Ball benefiting Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children's Foundation at the Spokane Convention Center from 5:30 - 11:00 PM. Includes a champagne reception, pumpkin carving contest, dinner, live & silent auctions, and dancing. $150/person. RSVP at www.thepumpkinball.org.
28 October: Women
of Achievement Luncheon featuring
keynote speaker Alison Levine and
hosted by the YWCA at the Old Convention Center. Doors open at 11:30 AM, program beings at noon.
For reservations, call 789.9305; minimum donation of $125/person suggested. Visit www.ywca.org/woaspokane.
31 October: Spokane Opera "Gala Concert" at The Martin
Woldson Theater at The Fox highlighting the past 24 years of celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2010. $25/person. Call the Fox Box at 624.1200 to reserve tickets. Contact Bill Graham at billgraham@spokaneopera.org.
6 November: Epicurean Delight, benefiting the Inland Northwest Blood Center at the Spokane Convention Center,
Group Health Exhibit Halls. 6:00 PM - midnight. Social hour, dining, awards, and dancing. $150/person. Visit www.epicureandelight.org.
6 November:
Junior Achievement's
"Rock and Bowl" at Lilac Lanes.
JA needs help fund programs that inspire and educate
our young people to understand economics and improve the quality of their
lives. Contact Janet at 624.7114 or janetb@jaspokane.org.
7 October: NAACP Spokane Branch Freedom Fund Banquet at Northern Quest Casino at 5:00 PM. $45/person. Contact 467.9793.
7 November:
Tux and Tails Fur Ball
benefiting Spokane Humane Society. Including, dinner, dancing, and dessert. $100/person. Visit www.spokanehumanesociety.org.
14 November: Olive Crest Hometown Heroes Dessert Auction beginning at 6:30 PM at The Service Station. Ambassador Ryan C, Crocker will be honored as Master of Ceremonies. Contact Melody Slachter at 468.0700 or melody-slachter@olivecrest.org.
Even more event listings are available at
Greater Spokane Incorporated's website.
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In This Issue
Message from the Chair
Fall Executive Welcome
Class of 2008 Photo Books
Kenneth Cameron, Program Committee Vice Chair
Introducing: Leadership Spokane Class of 2010
Class Notes
Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun
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"In every period of major transition, two kinds of leadership surface: those consumed by the threats of transition, and those open to the opportunities that always accompany transition." William Easum
Leadership Spokane
Board of Directors
Chair: Pat Devries (1987)
DeVries
Information Management
Vice Chair: Sue
Welberry (2006)
Program Committee Chair
Treasurer: Don Anderson (2008)
Banner Bank
Alumni Chair: Rob Crow (2006)
Lloyd
Industries
Libby Barnes
Greater
Spokane, Inc.
Allen Battle (2006)
The
Next Level, LLC
Stephanie Barthell (2007)
Premera
Chris Codd (2004)
Mercer Health & Benefits
Ron Hardin (1983)
SNAP
Elaine Hoskin
Sterling Savings Bank
Penny Hencz (2003)
Washington
Trust Bank
Yvonne
Lopez-Morton
The Fig Tree
Cheryl-Anne Millsap (2008)
Freelance writer
and personal writing coach
Trevor
Moore
Premera Blue Cross
Jan
Roseleip (2003)
Tomlinson
Valley, Inc.
Nancy Vorhees (1983)
INHS
Elaine Whaley (YLS 2009)
Gonzaga Prep, YLS Liaison
Editor
Linda T. Finney
Executive Director
Assistant Editor
Meredith Coleman
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Jordan-Thompson, Alumni Association Intern at 321.3645 or lsintern@
leadershipspokane.org.
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Leadership Thought
"I have been asked several times, 'What did you learn in
Leadership Spokane?' I know I discovered
more about my community, resources and how I can contribute. However, as I reflected on this question, the
answer is deeper. I learned the true meaning of 'Servant Leadership.' Listening, awareness, empathy, stewardship,
and the importance of building a community, these are just a few important
characteristics of Servant Leadership.
For me, most of these characteristics come naturally; however, Servant
Leadership development is an on going life-long learning process. I aspire to sacrifice self interest for the
good of the group, or community. My hope
is others can do the same."
- Wendy LaMorte, Group Health, Class of 2009
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Leadership Spokane Alumni Association builds and fosters a legacy of leadership in the Spokane area and the Inland Northwest to effectively strengthen our communities. The Association supports the Leadership Programs and provides a forum for continuing alumni advocacy.
Leadership Spokane prepares and encourages a diverse group of community members to assume trustee leader roles for the purpose of building effective communities throughout the greater Spokane area.
Youth Leadership Spokane (YLS), a program of Leadership Spokane and YMCA of the Inland Northwest, develops the next
generation of servant leaders by creating strong and healthy youth and
empowering them for service to each other and to their community.
Leadership Spokane is an affiliate of Greater Spokane, Incorporated, a Gold Member of the Community Leadership Association, and a partner in Spokane's Promise: The Alliance for Youth. |
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Vawn Borges, Events Intern
Meredith Coleman, Publications Intern
Linda Finney, Executive Director
Tom Frasher, Accountant
Michael Imasua, Marketing Intern
Stephanie Jordan-Thompson, Alumni Intern
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