Rotary Club of Emerald City May 10, 2011 – Meeting #1241 Our Mission We are dedicated to the future of our community by serving the educational needs of young people. The 4 Way Test We Did It!! Of the things we think, say or do . 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? It’s Henry Nielsen Day Next Tuesday, May 17th, we will have a special meeting presenting Henry Nielsen Educational Achievement Awards to four 5th grade students. Emerald City Rotary’s First President, Marty Rood (center) made These students have been selected by their a final substantial donation which, along with a matching grant, teachers and schools to receive scholarships from put us over the top on our funding efforts to build the school in our club toward their future college education. Afghanistan. Marty is flanked by President Gary Fast, Past Their parents, teachers, and principals have been President Myrle Carner and Project Directors Paul Anderson and invited, along with leaders of the Seattle School Joel Petersen. District and a special speaker. This is always a The school building in Afghanistan is finished and students were great meeting which you won’t want to miss! in the classrooms at the beginning of March! What a great project helping many children in Afghanistan! Thanks to our Sponsors!! Way to go Emerald City Rotarians! Calling All New Members! May 31 – 8:45 to 9:45 at the WAC (Immediately following our Tuesday AM meeting) Plan on attending our orientation for new (or not so new) members of the club. Learn about Rotary, the EC Rotary club, the different committees and projects to become involved in - and get involved in helping our community! This orientation is one of the requirements to remove the "red dot" from a new member badge, but is open to all Coming up at Rotary members May 10: Nico Ceto, DOE-Richland, Cleaning up Hanford Important Web Sites (Check them out!) May 14: Hawthorne Elementary School Service Project, landscaping and gardening. Time TBA. Contact Dave Letrondo for more info. RCEC: http://www.emeraldcityrotary.org/ District 5030: http://www.rotary5030.org/ May 17: Trish Milines Dziko, Technical Access Foundation, Rotary International: http://www.rotary.org/ Transforming public education for students of color School Fundraising: www.afghanschoolproject.org Rotary First Harvest: www.firstharvest.org May 19: Board Meeting, 4-5:30, Office of Keith Baldwin. May 24: Director, VA Cemetery of Kent, Memorial Day Program 2010-2011 Leadership Memorial Day Program RI President Ray Klinginsmith Please send items for the District Governor 5030 John Matthews Newsletter to Mary Kazlusky at RCEC President Gary Fast Club Number: 23835 [email protected] ECRC Member Profile Howard Cohen Early years Born in Brooklyn, New York, raised in the Catskill Mountain resort area 90 miles northwest of New York City, my father was a plumber journeyman and my mother was a nurse (received her nursing degree same year I graduated high school). I am the youngest of 3 sons. My oldest brother lives in Florida and has a worked in banking and hotels but is a great character actor in local theatre. My middle brother lives on Long Island (New York) and is the auto parts business. My sister-in-law is a fifth grade school teacher, my nephew is a New York City fireman and my niece has her Masters degree in Hotel Management (family genes, I guess) and works for a hotel company. While I was in high school, I became a Leo (Junior Lion) in the local Lions Club (there was not a Rotary Club in my community). College years I attended the State University College at Buffalo for my freshman year where I was a declared Math major, but after an interesting experience with the Math Department leadership, decided to transfer to the State University of New York in Buffalo for the remainder of my college where I completed my BS in Business Administration. I was very active in student government and became president of the Student dormitory council covering dormitories on all 3 campuses as well as overseeing the student dorm businesses including 3 grocery stores, a travel agency and dorm refrigerator rental service. I enrolled at Hofstra University on Long Island (New York) after college graduation to start my Masters degree but postponed that education to enter the business world. Career years I started in the hospitality business in the Catskills resort area in the accounting/front desk departments and continued in accounting for the next 18 years including Controller positions at Hilton Hotels in Baton Rouge, LA and Akron, OH. I continued my Controller positions at the Hotel Pierre (a Four Seasons Hotel) in New York City before relocating to Seattle to work for Doubletree and the Red Lion Hotels. While I was at Red Lion, I transitioned to the Operations side and eventually oversaw 13 Red Lion Hotels under the Hilton brand after multiple acquisition changes from the original Red Lion chain. In 2001 I took a position with Sunstone Hotels as Area General Manager based at the Holiday Inn Select in Renton where I joined the Rotary Club of Renton. In late 2002 I transitioned to Clise Properties as their Hotel Division Vice President/General Manager taking the group from one to five hotels (subsequently leased 2 hotels to Cornish School of Arts for dorms) where we currently have three hotels in our division. During this time, I enrolled in the University of Washington’s EMBA Program and received my MBA in General Management Theory in May 1989. During my eight plus years with Clise, I transferred my Rotary membership to the Rotary Club of Queen Anne (my office at the time was in the Best Western Executive Inn by the Space Needle) and became President of the Club for the 2005- 2006 year. I was named as an Assistant District Governor for 2 years and am currently completing my second and final year as District Vocational Chair. I currently serve as President of the Seattle Hotel Association and am also the Board Secretary for the UNITE HERE Local 8 Health & Welfare and Pension Trusts. Personal I own a townhome in Fremont where I live with my partner, Gino (a local Barbershop Owner) and my faithful and loving Siberian Husky, Mishka. Rotary Club Of Emerald Golfers Are Saying… “The golfers that I have brought to City’s Spring Fiesta the Emerald City Rotary Tournament have always said that it's their favorite charity tournament JUNE 6, 2011 of the year.” AT THE GOLF CLUB AT ECHO FALLS - Dick Anderson/ System Three Resins Inc. GOLF REGISTRATION: 11:00 AM MEGA-PUTT CONTEST: 1:00 PM BALLS IN THE AIR : 1:30 PM FIESTA START TIME: 5:30 PM www.springfiesta2011.com We are dedicated to the future of our community by serving the educational needs of young people. Rotary Club Of Emerald City Fundraising Efforts Help Our Club Fund The Following: “I’ve been to many golf tournaments and this is one of the most fun! I Read Right, Global Clean Water, especially enjoy the side contests Computers 4 The World, Afghan and prizes, along with the scramble format and opportunity to purchase Schools, Rotary Scholarships For mulligan’s – all for a great cause! The Inner City, Polio Eradication, The food has always been fantastic. Vision Aid, Rotary First Harvest This has become an annual tradition that my foursome and I look forward to!” – Ken Battie/COO & CFO Lagotek Corporation Rotary Club Of Emerald City Meetings: Tuesdays/7:15 am THE GOLF CLUB AT “I am looking forward to the exciting ECHO FALLS new Spring Fiesta twist with the Washington Athletic Club addition of a margarita bar, more 1325 Sixth Avenue fun, games and prizes, as well as Seattle, WA 98101 20414 121st AVE SE the live auction. Sign me up!” – Snohomish, WA 98296 Rotary Club Of Emerald City Call Lori Marcoux For Member Information: (206) 622-2576 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gold Sponsorship Levels: TO REGISTER, SPONSOR AND/OR SEND • Title Sponsorship Position A DONATION TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF • Golf Tournament Sponsor EMERALD CITY BY MAIL SEND THE • Margarita Party Sponsor FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH A • Auction Sponsor June 6, 2011 CHECK TO: • Hole-In-One Sponsor The Golf Club At Echo Falls In • Mega-Putt Contest Sponsor Snohomish, WA Rotary Club Of Emerald City Re: Spring Fiesta Silver Sponsorship Levels: FIRST GOLF HOLE SPONSOR: PO Box 21943, Seattle, WA 98111 • Auction Contributor • Mega-Putt Contributor Full Name And Postal Address: • Foursome(s) • Hole Sponsor • Balloon Pop Contributor SPONSORS OF FOURSOMES: ! Email Address And Phone Number: SPONSORS OF FOURSOMES: ! Company Name (If Applicable): TICKET PRICES: VIP Golf Package - $200 • • Regular Golf Package - $150 (Golf Packages Include VIP Golfer x ____ ❒ Fiesta/Dinner/Auction) Regular Golfer x ____ ❒ • Fiesta/Dinner/Auction - $75 Party & Dinner x ____ ❒ Spring Fiesta Sponsor ❒ Amount: • Golf Registration: 11:00 AM For: • Mega-Putt Contest: 1:00 PM Spring Fiesta Live Auction Donor ❒ • Tee Off Time: 1:30 PM Item: • Fiesta Start Time: 5:30 PM Cash Donation Enclosed ❒ Amount: LIVE AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • A Private Wine Tour For 10 To register or to gather further • A Fishing Trip For Two information call 206.622.2576 or • Indian Tai Dinner For Six visit: www.springfiesta2011.com • A Log Cabin Escape • A Lake Chelan Destination .