Auburn Rotary
Building Communities. Bridging Continents.
Weekly Meetings
Apr 6, 2011
Cindi Blansfield,
Membership Chair, opened the membership kick-off.
Celebration: we have inducted 10 new members since July 1, 2010; and currently we have 3 prospective members.
Recognition: She asked that the 2010-2011 new members and sponsors stand and be recognized.
Incentives: If a club member brings in a...
Mar 30, 2011
Way Scarff introduced Lloyd Hara, who was elected King County Assessor in November of 2009, filling avacancy when the previous assessor resigned. He has served in many capacities including Seattle PortCommissioner and retired from the US Army as a Lt. Colonel. A fellow Rotarian, he began as a Rotarian in theSeattle 4 and...
Mar 23, 2011
Rob McKenna, Attorney General, “Costly Lawsuits”Way Scarff introduced Attorney General Rob McKenna as having served many years in public service and runningthe largest law firm in the State. He is also a Rotarian (Bellevue).Mr. McKenna acknowledged Rotarians in the room he knew and thanked Mayor Pete Lewis for the great...
Mar 16, 2011
Dr. Morris Chang, “Sleep Apnea”Way Scarff introduced prospective member Dr. Morris Chang. Dr. Chang graduated from the University ofKansas, and studied sleep medicine at the University of Washington. He is a diplomat on the American Board ofSleep Medicine and the Director at the Auburn Regional Medical Center Sleep...
Mar 9, 2011
Rod Mattson - Communication Training/Conflict ResolutionCindi introduced Rod Mattson, a communication training professional, writer, and CEO of MattsonCommunication Training. He has a Master of Science in Organizational Communication, teaches at the professorlevel in communication studies and public speaking. He is also an...
Mar 2, 2011
Dr. Brian Crain and Joyce Crain Major Donor PresentationBrian and Joyce were recognized for their contribution to Rotary and their commitment to service above self asreflected in their continuing support to the Rotary Foundation. District Governor John Matthews presented themthe Major Donor recognition pin and crystal...
Feb 23, 2011
Mayor Pete Lewis, State of the City Address
Mayor Lewis prefaced his address with there is more reason for optimism now than ever before.
Since 1996 cities across the State of Washington have been continually losing sources of income (Federal, State, and County). City council members are working with increased populations...
Feb 16, 2011
Scott Baebler, Assistant Athletic Director for Event and Facility Operations -UW
Al Rossi introduced Scott Baebler; Scott had met Al when Al was a basketball official for the Pac 10.
Scott‘s job is to oversee the game day operations at the University of Washington. On game days for football and basketball Scott ensures...
Feb 9, 2011
Isaiah Johnson, Principal Cascade Middle School
Kip Herren, introduced Principal Johnson, noting that he paid a Happy Dollar for lunching with adults at Rotary rather than 700 middle school kids. He is a special leader, graduating from PLU and obtaining his masters from UW. He has been recognized for his innovation in...