February 23, 2009 Spokesman

Posted by Dianne Santeford 
 

On February 23, President Elect Pat Dye called the meeting to order at 6:35pm.  Patti Smith gave a very humorous Inspirational moment of "New Designations on Wall Street".  Makayla Powers was our Greeter for the evening. 

Guests for the evening were introduced.  David Dubois, the manager of Banner Bank; Shirley VanNostrand, a potential new member and guest of Neli Bessett, visiting Rotarian from the Bellevue Club.  Also Steve Dewalt, Bellevue Overlake Club.  Molly Wolniewicz a marketing director from ARGOS; and Sarah Brooks, from Electronic Business Machines.

Our student of the month Karl Myer.  Karl expressed his appreciation of Rotary and that he had enjoyed his visits with us.  He now understands Rotary's commitment to the community. He is excited that baseball is starting and looks forward to playing baseball in college. 

Pascal our exchange student from Switzerland, related he had been skiing at Snoqualmie recently.

Pat Dye expressed thanks to those Rotarians that attended First Harvest and thanked Alice for the successful Valentine's dinner.

Announcements:

·          P. Dye announced the meetings at Wilde Rover have been very successful and encouraged all to attend the next one on March 15th.  Please bring a guest or prospective new member.

·                Brandon Honcoop had sign-up sheets on the table for volunteers for the State Decca Competition which needs judges and also for the Scholarship Interviews. 

·                Our guest, Steve Dewalt, introduced the "Ten Grands" (which is ten grand pianos), being held at Benroya Hall on April 3rd at 7:00pm.  Proceeds will go to the Snowman Foundation.

·                Pat Dye announced that past member Kennen Yilmaz, his wife Lynn's memorial will be the Saturday at Sacred Heart Church on Clyde Hill.

·               Rachel reminded us about the upcoming Auction, to be held April 25th.

Chuck Brockway collected many Happy Dollars, featuring one of Jim Feek's Ollie and Helga jokes.

Dwight Olson introduced Dr. Rob McKenna, with Organizational Development.  Rob grew up on Queen Anne Hill with his Dad being a member of Rotary 4.  He related his involvement with the Study of Leadership.  He has followed Boeing leaders for six years.  He entertained us all with his "Bandaid" story.  He informed us that there are 2 types of leadership.  1) Those who are very clear and convicted regardless of the pressure they are under and are able to stay focused.  2) Those who are peace mongers and will lean toward wanting to make everyone happy. 

 

Rob told us, most of us want leaders to tell us what is needed, even if it's going to hurt.  He clearly said "In order for things to change, you cannot keep doing things that you did in the past".

 John Woodberry won the raffle, but not the prize.  Pat adjourned at 8:00pm.

Dianne Santeford, Scribe