Leadership Spokane Newsletter

The Servant Leader

A Publication of the Leadership Spokane Alumni Association

June 2010

Congratulations to the Leadership Spokane Class of 2010! This photo was taken at the overnight retreat on Lake Coeur d'Alene this September. Credit: Referee Photo.

Class of 2010 Graduation and All Alumni Reunion

You are invited to join Leadership Spokane on 11 June at beautiful Mukogawa Ft. Wright in the Commons for this year's Leadership Spokane Graduation and All Alumni Reunion. Come meet the graduates of both the adult and youth programs and get re-connected to friends and colleagues from past classes. The ceremony begins at 5 pm. Dennis Mitchell is our featured speaker; the graduates will receive their diplomas, and the trustee leadership awards and scholarships will be presented. A social hour follows at 6 pm, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and punch. You can take in our photo gallery (featuring the class of 1983 to present) and this year's class project exhibits. To register or for more information, click here.

Elaine Couture, Class of 2005, new Chief Executive of Providence Urban Hospitals

Elaine Couture, Class of 2005, is stepping into the role of new chief executive at Providence Urban Hospitals (Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and Holy Family Hospital). She previously was the chief operating officer of Sacred Heart and president of Holy Family.

Couture came to Providence Sacred Heart in 2002 and became the Medical Center's chief operating officer in 2005. Couture was a practicing nurse from 1977 to 1989. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Montana State University and a master's degree in business administration from Liberty University in Virginia.

Welcome to our new interns!

Alex Chalk

Education: B.A. (in progress) Public Relations, Minor in Political Science, Gonzaga University

Place of Birth:Seattle, Washington

Hobbies: Yoga, running, cooking, reading, constantly looking for water and lakes to play on in Spokane!

Megan Fraser

Education: B.A. (in progress) Marketing, Minors in Communications and

Leadership Studies, Whitworth University

Place of Birth: Kalispell, Montana

Volunteer Activities: Business Mentor, Flathead Valley "Leaders of Tomorrow" Youth Leadership Class 2006 graduate

Hobbies: Hiking, ultimate frisbee, horse-back riding, filling my quote book, my photo albums, and my life with new knowledge and experiences!

Natalie Salina

Education: B.A. in Communications from Washington State University

, Minor in Psychology

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington

Volunteer Activities: Relay for Life, Bishop Place Senior Living, Human Society

Hobbies: Music, movies, golf, swimming, hiking and anything outdoors!

All interns can be reached at lsintern@leadershipspokane.org or 509.321.3245.

Leadership Spokane Facebook

Leadership Spokane is in the process of updating its Facebook fan page. We have added class pictures of every graduating class since 1983, and the names of graduates. We encourage you to look through the photos and tag yourself so you can begin reconnecting with friends and colleagues. If you have any photos or information that you would like to see added to the fan page, we would love to hear from you. Just email lsintern@leadershipspokane.org

YLS Class of 2011 Applications Available

Applications for the Youth Leadership Spokane Class of 2011 are now available on our website. Applicants must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors next school year. Some scholarships are available.

Click here www.leadershipspokane.org/apply.htm to apply for the Class of 2011 or to refer a youth you think would be a great addition to the program.

Class Notes

Career Moves

Alli Kingfisher (2010), Washington State Department of Ecology, has been accepted into the Masters of Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability in Karlskrona, Sweden starting in August of this year (http://www.bth.se/msls). Kathy Maurer (1999) is now the Special Events & Marketing Manager for Sacred Heart Children's Foundation. Paul Oleniacz (2004) has taken a new position as Director of Development and Communications for St. Joseph Family Center. Dennis Hession (1989) has recently joined Blue Water Technologies Inc. of Hayden, Idaho, as director of special projects. Michael D. Wilson (1985) has joined Pneumex Inc., of Sandpoint as an advisor to the executive management team. Kelly Stopher (2008) joined Allied Fire & Security as chief financial officer. Jan Roseleip (2003) and the Tomlinson Real Estate Group have teamed up with Coldwell Banker Real Estate nationally and will now be called Coldwell Banker Tomlinson. Sonja Carlson, former Leadership staff, is the new Project Associate for Community Based Economic Development at Community-Minded Enterprises. Amanda Sparr (YLS grad and former LS intern) is now at EnviroIssues, Inc. working with public outreach on the Alaska Way Viaduct in Seattle.

Servant Leaders

Frankie Dietz (2005, pictured right), Anthony's Restaurant, recently traveled to Jamaica with the 1,000 Smiles program. Michael D. Wilson (1985) has been named to the Health Sciences & Services Authority. Christy Burmeister-Smith (Leadership Spokane former board chair) Avista, has been named to the board of Northwest Farm Credit Services. Barclay Klingel Jr. (YLS 2006) will be working at an orphanage in Kenya this summer.Class of 2010 Communications SCAN Team, Dori Peck, Darryl Potyk, Karen Dodge, and Allen Patty collected over 700 books to help children in need last month. With your help they were able to deliver 453 books to two Boys and Girls Clubs, and 269 books to the Union Gospel Mission. Both organizations were very excited and thankful for the gift! Class of 2010 Human Needs SCAN Team, Deborah Romaneschi, Mark Pond, Mariah McKay, Mike Burns, Michelle Baldwin, and Cindy Dandoy just received $2,000 from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation to support their Salvation Farmy project. The KXLY Extreme Makeover Team has also adopted the project. Visit the garden today just off Ruby Street at 222 E. Indiana. "Salvation Farmy" is a community garden created for the residents and members of the community so they can learn the art of gardening. Goals are self-sufficiency and healthier eating. For more information, please read the blog here.

Awards, Etc.

Congratulations to INHS and Nancy Vorhees (1983, Leadership Spokane board member). INHS is one of 15 recipients in the country to be awarded a Beacon Community Grant. The $15.7 million will be used to increase preventative services for diabetic patients in rural areas through coordinated health IT supported care. Don Jamieson (2005) Tomlinson Black Commercial, and Karene Garlich-Loman (2009) Tomlinson Black South, have received the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification from the National Association of Realtors, of Chicago. Shann Ferch, presenter for Leadership Spokane classes and Gonzaga professor recently received the Rum Short Story Prize from Rum Magazine, of Fort Collins, CO. Elaine Whaley (YLS 2009, Leadership Spokane board member) recently qualified for the state golf tournament. Jack Heath (1990), Washington Trust Bank, spoke with Senator Dodd about financial industry reform at Greater Spokane Incorporated's Washington DC Fly-In.

In Memory

A memorial service for Jerud Steven Melcher was held at Highland Park Methodist Church on Friday, April 30th at 2:30 pm. He was a member of the 2002 Class of Leadership Spokane.

Send updates to lfinney@leadershipspokane.org.

Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun

Educational Resources

"Servant Leadership: Ethical, Practical, and Meaningful" by the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. 17 - 18 June 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics include courageous followers, board member leadership, developing servant leadership characteristics, ethics wisdom, and emerging leaders. $925/person. Visit www.greenleaf.org/annualconference.
"Your 'Battle Plan' to Strategic Networking" on LaunchPad - INW, is set for 30 June 2010 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Allen Battle (Class of 2006) will share his secrets for strategic networking success. This workshop will give you the tools you need to become a focused, strategic networker! Cost for the workshop is $29 in advance or $39 at the door. See more details and RSVP on LaunchPad - INW here.
Magical Time Machine Art Exploration Camp is being hosted by the Cathedral Arts Workshop on 21, 23, 28, and 30 June and 7 and 8 July. Children ages 4 through 14 are invited to come rediscover the magic of summer and explore new cultures and faraway lands by drawing, painting, and sculpting. Cost is $125 per child. For enrollment or further questions contact Lena Lopez Schindler at 838-4277, ex.37 or by email cathedralartswork@me.com. Enrollment deadline is June 14, 4:00. .

Volunteer Opportunities

Neighborhood Beautification project and Community Frameworks need volunteers to spruce up Rockwell Apartment complexes. Gardeners and helping hands are needed on 5 June, 9 am to noon at 14502 E. Rockwell Ave in Spokane Valley. To volunteer, please contact Ann Price (Class of 1998) at 509.484.6733 ext 121, annp@communityframeworks.org or Kelly MacDonald at 509.484.6733 ext. 127, kellym@communityframeworks.
Girl Scout leaders are needed for Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington. For more information contact http://www.gsewni.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.

Events, by date

3 June: Up on the Roof Fundraiser, hosted by Community-Minded Enterprises to support Unity in the Community. "A Taste of Unity" will feature entertainment, a silent auction, and food and beverages. Tickets are $20 a person/$30 a couple. http://www.nwunity.org/
4 June: Stem & Stein 6th annual wine and beer tasting at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Complete with chocolate and wine, cheese and wine pairing, live entertainment, and a silent auction to support the Spokane AIDS Network. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Call 509.455.8993 or visit www.spokaneaids.org. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
9 June: Faith, Coal, and Climate is a discussion hosted by Faith & Environment Network and Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light at 6:30 pm at St. Aloysius Church on the Gonzaga campus. Please see Faith and Environment Network or Earth Ministry for more information.
15-17 & 22-24 June: Spokane Opera Dinner at Luigi's featuring Derrick and Heather Parker in Pergolesi's hilarious one act comedy, The Maid Mistress, sung in English. Tickets are $70 per person for dinner and the performance. Call 509.533.1150 for reservations or visit the Spokane Opera website.
16 June: Lure of the Drums is a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Spokane. Includes traditional Japanese drumming, international (with a Brazilian emphasis), and contemporary drumming. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call 509.953.3733.
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.
24 June: Business After Hours will be held on location at Eastern Washington University Spokane. Hosted by Greater Spokane Incorporated, members and guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow members while touring the campus and learning about programs. Free for members/$10 non-members. Register online here.

Even more event listings are available at
Greater Spokane Incorporated's website.

Send updates to lfinney@leadershipspokane.org.

Volume 7, Issue 3

In This Issue

Graduation and All Alumni Reunion

Message from the Chair

New Interns

Class Notes

Opportunities for Education, Volunteering, and Having Fun