 The Servant Leader
A Publication of the Leadership Spokane Alumni Association
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 Message from the ChairRob Crow, Class of 2006, Lloyd Industries
Leadership Spokane's job is to engage, train and mobilize
our region's emerging leaders. Your job
is to nominate candidates for the Class of 2011.
We're all agreed that times are tough. Our community needs Leadership Spokane now,
more than ever.
We need Leadership Spokane's stewardship. Tough times demand
that we evaluate how we are doing our work.
Is a particular task central to our mission? Are we allocating resources properly? Are we mobilizing our people in the most
creative way? Can we meet a particular
objective more efficiently by working with a partner?
We need Leadership Spokane's sense of community. Tough times remind us that our common sense
of purpose is crucial and underscores the importance of civic
responsibility. It reminds us how much
we depend upon one another, and that our strength as a community lies in every
single one of us working together for the good of all.
Leadership Spokane helps us get on with the hard stuff that
is essential to moving forward.
Our newly revised and updated application is posted on the website.
Take a moment now to refer employees
or colleagues who are ready for the challenge and encourage them to join us for
a cup of coffee at an information session. Applications are due April 12th.
Leadership Spokane is here to help your business and this
community succeed. Questions?
Need an application or want to refer a candidate? Visit the website or
contact Executive Director Linda Finney at lfinney@leadershipspokane.org.
An informational briefing will be held in the SRBC (801 W Riverside)
on 31 March from 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM. The Youth Leadership Spokane
application is also available on our website.
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25 March 2010 at The Fox
The Spokane
Symphony and Fox Theater hosted Leadership Spokane for Arts Day. The
Class of 2010 had the opportunity to sit on stage with the orchestra and
Maestro Eckart Preu for a leadership exercise, "Orchestrating Greatness."
Maestro Preu noted, "Your team must trust you. As a leader, you are
always committed to something that hasn't happened yet. Leaders have the power
to make good things happen-or to destroy them."   You can purchase your own Leadership Spokane vest by visiting our website: www.LeadershipSpokane.org/Shop.htm.  
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 Join us in welcoming Rebecca Carew, Alumni Association Intern
Education: M.A. (in progress), Communication &
Leadership, Gonzaga University; B.A., Applied Anthropology: Business Culture,
Appalachian State University
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Volunteer Activities: Spokane Arts Commission
Hobbies: Traveling, learning a little about a lot, playing
and watching a variety of sports, improving my social impact, and getting
acclimated to my new life in Spokane!
Rebecca can be reached at lsintern@leadershipspokane.org or 321.3245.
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Career Moves
Jandyl Doak (2006) is now in charge of Community Outreach at Second Harvest. Janet Monaco (1994) has retired from her position at the Spokane County Medical Society. Donald Morgan (2006) has formed Independent Wealth Consultants, LLC. Rhosetta Rhodes (2003) has been promoted to Vice President of Diversity at Whitworth University. Jan Roseleip (2003) is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson.
Story Tombari (2009) was accepted into the Washington State University MIT program.
Servant Leaders
Ellie Adolphson (1989), Junior League, Christine McCabe (2010), Avista, and Dave Werme (2008), Moloney &
O'Neill, have been named to SNAP's Board of Directors. Alicia Barbieri (2010), Goodale
& Barbieri, Allen Battle (2006), The Next
Level LLC, and Ken Watts (2008), Comcast,
serve on the Communities in Schools of
Spokane County Board of Directors. Elizabeth Cowles (1993), Cowles Publishing, is the Board Vice President and Treasurer for the Fox Theater. Steve Faust (1994), Faust Law Firm, serves on the Board for the Inland Northwest Business Alliance.
Awards, Etc. Alli Kingfisher (2010, pictured right), Washington State Department of Ecology, was named one of the top "40 Under 40" by Building Design +
Construction Magazine; view the story here. Mariah McKay (2009), Community-Minded Enterprises, won "Best Local Blogger" from The Inlander's Best Of '09 Awards for her work at www.Spovangelist.com.
Hats
off to Myrna O'Leary (1996), Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Diahne Gill (1998), Greater Spokane Incorporated, for another great sold-out
Ag Expo in February. Correction: Lisa Samuels is a part of the Gonzaga University Organizational Leadership Master's Program. She is an alumni from the Class of 1996 in addition to a former board member.
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Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun
Educational Resources
Community-Minded
Television seeks submissions from Inland Northwest artists and musicians to air samples of their work on
Community-Minded
Television, Spokane's Channel 14. Deadline is 31 March. Visit www.community-mindedtv.org. Mark Pond (2010), Spokane Public Library, will be speaking at the INBA Business Lunch on 12 May 2010 at Wild Sage American Bistro (916 W 2nd Ave). $20/person for INBA members and first-time guests. $25/person for returning guests. RSVP to 455.3699 or inba@inbaspokane.org.
"Embodied Leadership: An Expressive Arts Experience" hosted by Souls for Our Feet. 2 April 1:00 - 5:00 PM, 3 April 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:30 PM at Gonzaga University's Dance Studio (Pearl & Desmet). $175/person or $125/person if a Leadership Spokane graduate or student. Contact 939.5433 or slindsay@gonzaga.edu or visit www.soulsforfeet.org. Spokane River Forum Conference
will be held 22 - 23 March 2010. Topics include regional issues,
creating a water trail, and nutrient trading. $75/person. Scholarships
available. Visit www.spokaneriver.net to view the entire agenda or register. Washington State Nonprofit Conference on 29 April 2010 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Keynote speakers include author Dan Pallotta, Governor Chris Gregoire, and National Americorps Director Kristin McSwain. $155/students and faculty, $195/person early bird rate, and $75/person lunch only. Register at www.npconference.org. Leadership
Opportunities
Female veterans who are interested in building a Spokane community network should visit www.dva.wa.gov/women_vets.html. United Way of Spokane County seeks members for its Investment Team. Members will evaluate programs funded
by United Way in order to determine funding levels for the upcoming year. March to May time commitment. Contact Lucille Simmons at lucilles@unitedwayspokane.org or
838.6581 ext. 101.
Unity
in the Community seeks volunteers to help organize the 2010 event on 21 August. Volunteers are needed for the day of the event and beforehand. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM at Community-Minded Enterprises (25 W Main). Contact James Mohr at jmohr@iel.spokane.edu.
The Washington Bus Summer Fellowship 2010, a "political boot camp" for young people, is now accepting applications. Must be 18 to 24 years old. Scholarships available. Apply by 14 May 2010. Visit www.washingtonbus.org.
Scholarship Opportunities
Leadership 1000 Scholarship
application is now available. The scholarship is
generally $5,000/year for four years. About sixty scholarships will be
awarded. Must be Washington resident and high school senior. Visit apply.collegesuccessfoundation.org/WA.
Small Business Scholarship for Leadership Spokane Class of 2011: Express
Employment Professionals, a woman-owned SBA sanctioned small business, has been
serving Spokane for sixteen years. Owners Susan and Ira Amstadter (Class of
2000) embrace the strength and importance to our community of small,
locally-owned and operated businesses. "We believe that knowledge is
power, and it begins with awareness," affirm Susan and Ira. "Spokane 101--aka Leadership Spokane--exposes participants to the tapestry of
communities and economies that make up our shared mosaic called Spokane. In
order to encourage small business participation in the Leadership Spokane Class
of 2011, we are funding two $250.00 scholarships." To be
considered, please submit a one page essay entitled, "What We Love About Doing
Business in Spokane." Applicants for the scholarships should be
principals in their companies and paying their own way. Submit your essay to lfinney@leadershipspokane.org
by 15 April 2010. Essays will be judged by a panel of past Presidents of
the Alumni Association of Leadership Spokane. Scholarship receipients will be recognized at Leadership Spokane Graduation on 11 June 2010.
The
Washington Business Week Scholarship is now available for the those in
the Youth Leadership Spokane Class of 2010. Applications must be
submitt ed by 12 April 2010 to Beth at Leadership@LeadershipSpokane.org. Scholarship receipients will be recognized at Leadership Spokane Graduation on 11 June 2010.
Events, by date
17 March: Passport to Ireland Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Frameworks. Live music, spirits tasting, limerick contest, and auction at Northern Quest Casino. Visit www.communityframeworks.org.
20 March: "Organizing for the Work of Environmental
Stewardship"
Called to Care Conference sponsored by The Faith &
Environment Network.
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1832 W Dean Ave.) $20/person or $15/person for groups of three or more. Contact Lynda Maraby at 206.579.1884 or faithandenvironment@gmail.com.
22 March: Corbin Senior Activity Center walk from
Fish Lake to Cheney. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. $10/person. Call 327.1584 for reservations. Contact
Jim at info@corbinseniorcenter.org.
22 - 23 March: Spokane River Forum Conference at Centerplace Regional Events Center (2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley). Visit www.spokaneriver.net/conf to register. Scholarships available.
26 March: Cask and Keg Fundraiser benefiting the Spokane Valley Firefighters Benevolent Association. Includes silent and live auctions, buffet, and keepsake wine glasses. Must be 21 to attend. 7:00 - 10:30 PM at the Mirabeu Park Hotel Ballroom. $35/person in advance or $40/person at the door. Call 998.1987.
31 March: American Red Cross "Save the Day" Breakfast. 7:30 - 8:30 AM at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. RSVP by 24 March 2010 to Nelson at nelsonm@spokaneredcross.org or visit www.spokaneredcross.org/event_break.html.
11 April: MS Walk at Spokane Falls Community College. 10:00 AM start, 8:30 AM check-in. Contact
Kerry
Wiltzius at 482.2022 or visit
www.nationalmssociety.org.
13 April: Light of Hope Breakfast to benefit Washington State CASA, featuring Attorney General Rob McKenna. 7:00 - 8:30 AM at the Harbor Club in Seattle. Visit www.washingtonstatecasa.org.
18 June: Transitions Golf Scramble at Indian Canyon including golfing, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle. 1:30 PM shotgun start. $125/golfer. Proceeds benefit homeless and at-risk women and children in Spokane. Visit www.help4women.org or contact Liz Hogan at 328.6702 or lhogan@help4women.org.
Even more event listings are available at
Greater Spokane Incorporated's website.
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In This Issue
Message from the Chair
Class of 2010 Arts Day
Join us in welcoming Rebecca Carew, Alumni Association Intern
Class Notes
Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun
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"Be happy. It's one way of being wise." Sidonie Gabrielle
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
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)
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
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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Leadership Spokane Office Remodel
As part of
a major remodeling in the SRBC, Leadership Spokane's office has been relocated
to the west side of the second floor. We're all moved in and
enjoying the new space. Construction is ongoing on the rest of the floor,
but we're open for business. Stay tuned for an Open House in the spring
to celebrate our gorgeous new digs! Our mailing address is the
same.
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"I've received the online
newsletter and it's great to see what Leadership Spokane grads are up to!
I've recently been appointed as a board member for STCU. I've been an
STCU affiliate committee member for a couple of years now, and this board role is really interesting and worthwhile. I've definitely mentioned in my board bio that
I'm a Leadership Spokane grad! (And proud of it!)."
Dolores Humiston, Whitworth University, Class of 2001
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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 respects the dignity
of individuals and is committed to non-discrimination in all of
its programs, services, and events. Leadership Spokane is consciously and
proactively welcoming of all areas of diversity including, but not limited to,
race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation
or identity, religion, age, socioeconomic status, marital status, language,
disability, political opinion or immigration status. Leadership Spokane
encourages you to join us in supporting this policy through
leadership and personal example.
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. |
 801 W Riverside, Suite 220Spokane, WA 99201Phone: 509.321.3639Fax: 509.747.0077Beth Budke, Executive Assistant
Vawn Borges, Events Intern
Rebecca Carew, Alumni Association Intern
Meredith Coleman, Publications Intern
Linda Finney, Executive Director
Michael Imasua, Marketing Intern
Carrie Lystad, Interim Accountant
www.LeadershipSpokane.org
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