February 14, 2011 Spokesman (Sweathearts Night!!!)

Posted by Sue Greenfeld 
on Feb 14, 2011
 

Meeting of February 14, 2011 was called to order by President Pat Dye at 6:35 p.m. The flag salute was led by Jim Styner and President Dye thanked Doug Carter for being the greeter and Sue Greenfeld for scribing. President Dye indicated that the evening’s order would be changed due to speaker’s news deadline.

Program:  Patti Payne, Speaker, Puget Sound Business Journal

Chuck Brockway introduced the speaker Patti Payne by first discussing Valentine trivia, and then the speaker gave out a box of chocolate to the individual who named the closest date (1913) when Hallmark created the first Valentine greeting card.  Patti Payne, previously a member of the Kirkland Rotary Club, gave an entertaining talk about her time living in Montana and her entry into the world of media. Patti worked for more than 25 years in newspapers and radio primarily at KING, KIRO and KOMO.

Patti encouraged business leaders to “Get Your Story Out,” Be Creative,” “Put your Business on the Map,” “Think Big,” “Be Joyful,” “Determine Your Five Chief Assets,” “Select three people who have these assets who are successful,” and “Be an optimist, but realist.” Questions and answers period dealt with her use of Twitter. She does use Twitter to get her message out, but doesn’t like to read other people’s Twitter. She concluded by sharing her phone number (206) 234-6827, and encouraged members to call her, especially if they have a story they want to share.

Introductions of Guests

Carl Behnke, (Visiting Rotarian Seattle Four), and Vicky Behnke, Jason Wang, (Rotary Exchange Student), Maggie Lehr, (Rotarian Student of the Month), and spouses of Rotarians including Wilma Bartel, Marian Webb, Dee Woodberry, Peggy Ostrander, Chris Rusnak, Becca Honcoop, Pam Going, Jonathan Love, Sandy Taylor, Patty Shinstrom, Terri Olsen, Nan Bergdahl and Kathy Feek.

Announcements

Rachel Knight discussed the April 9th work party for Habitat for Humanity and the April 16th Unauction “Texas Hold’em” at Lee Johnson Chevrolet Showroom. For $45, this includes dinner, wine and poker chips. April 27th there will be a fundraising breakfast whereby there are seats for ten Rotarians. If interested, please contact either Rachel Knight or Pay Dye. Brandon Honcoop mentioned a Rotarian Membership meeting that is a No-Host Bar on March 3rd at Milagro Cantina in Kirkland. Rotarians are encouraged to invite prospective members to this. Dan Bartel indicated that March 12th is Rotary First Harvest Day. Pat Dye stated applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowships can be downloaded from the Rotary International website. This is for a non-Rotarian. Pat Dye also pointed out the newspaper Rotary insert listing Rotary Clubs in District 5030. Pat Dye gave special thanks to Patti Smith for her outstanding decorations and for the candies for each person that were placed on the table as well as thank you to Bill Woods for giving all the single ladies a long-stem red rose.

Lucky Ticket Drawing

The winner drew the Ace of Spades, but not the Joker so the Joker Pool now stands at over $1100. Five lucky winners also each received a box of See’s candies, thanks to Patti Smith.

Sue Greenfeld scribe for a night!