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Vol. 18, No. 16, October 17, 2005 IN THIS ISSUE: The Friday Program: Chemistry Big Part of Seahawks’ Success (Lance Lopes) | The Word from Jimmy Z, the Raffle Zar | Anniversary Dinner Coming | Halloween Party Coming | About Face on SAA | Reminder: Off-Site Meeting October 28 | First Harvest Update | Two Prospective Members Approved by Board: Roger Allington & Steve Vincent (2nd Posting) | Tim Leahy Proposed for Membership | Raffle Update | Monthly Board Actions | Friday Potpourri | Web Fun
Lance was a standout receiver for Linfield College of Oregon prior to taking jobs in the National Football League. A lawyer by training, he first was on the staff of the Green Bay Packers, before to moving to Seattle in 2001. “The club’s growth in the last few years shows a real commitment on the part of ownership and staff to produce a fine football program. There are tangible things we can point to: 45,000 season ticket holders, 18 consecutive sell-outs, sell-out of all 106 luxury suites. These are statistics we are proud of.”
Rourke O’Brien was fined $5, just because he’s Rourke. Tim Moriarty, Evelyn Cogswell, Paul Martin and John Sheeran were called forward to do the Four-Way Test — without looking at the banner on the wall. The foursome didn’t quite complete their task, so everyone was asked to put $2.00 on the table. Incidentally, the Four-Way Test Wallet Cards were distributed by Mark Hough on behalf of the Vocational Service Committee. These are laminated and easy to pull out of your wallet or purse when someone asks you to give the 4-Way Test. Reminder: Off-Site Meeting October 28 The October 28th meeting will be held on the Microsoft campus at the Microsoft Conference Center (Bldg 33) in the Rainier Room. The BBRC has been fortunate to get Pamela Passman, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Microsoft Community Affairs. Ms. Passman oversees four major aspects of Microsoft’s worldwide efforts: regulatory counsel and corporate positions on public policy issues, such as intellectual property rights, privacy, internet security and safety, international trade, accessibility and telecommunications; government and industry relations; to develop partnerships with governments, international organizations, non-profits and industry; and to oversee Microsoft’s community investments and outreach. Ms. Passman also has leadership responsibilities for Microsoft’s cross-company, global corporate citizenship efforts. A sunrise breakfast will be served, with teas, coffees, pastries, fruit and other assorted goodies. Maps of the Microsoft campus are available here. Twenty-five BBRC-associated people showed up to work at two work parties on October 8, according to BBRC RFH coordinator, HoJo Johnson. “We had 15 members there, perhaps the largest showing in our history. The new system of getting Every Rotarian to RFH Every Month appears to be working.” Thirty members have pulled shifts at work parties since the first of September. While he was on his feet, Howard reminded members of the final weeks of Raffle Sales opportunities. The last two weeks are at QFC stores in the area. HoJo praised Andrew Face for his sales work at Matthews Thriftway, where Andrew sold 54 books — $540 worth of tickets! Who said it couldn’t be done?! Two Prospective Members Approved by Board: Roger W. Allington, a well-traveled civil engineer has applied for membership in the BBRC, with the classification: “Consultant-Transportation.” His sponsor is Steve Lingenbrink, and he is co-sponsored by Jim Owens. Roger and his wife Reva have lived in Bellevue for four years, since Roger retired from the Alaska Department of Transportation. His last position was Statewide Planning Director., and he retired in January 1995. Between them, Roger and Reva have nine children. Roger has kept busy since retiring as a volunteer disabled parking enforcer for the Bellevue Police Department; a schoolyard monitor at Bennett Elementary School; and Finance Chair at St. Peters United Methodist Church in Bellevue. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. Roger has a long history as a member of Lions Club in two states: The Juneau (AK) Lions Club from 1991-2000; Placerville CA Lions Club, 1988-1991; the Beverly Hills Lions Club, 1995-1998; and the Mendenhall Flying Lions, 1983-1985. Roger enjoys choral singing as a bass, his hobby is reading, he gets out and walks in between watching WNBA and NFL TV games. • • • Steve Vincent is a Vice-President in Commercial Lending at Puget Sound Bank in Bellevue. Steve and his wife Susan live in Sammamish and they have two children. Steve has been a frequent visitor to the BBRC, enough so that we’ve kept track of his visits by a mark on the wall. His classification is proposed to be: “Community Banking.” Steve is a member of the Board of Directors of Youth Eastside Services, since 2002. He is also a member of the Bellevue Downtown Association, the Seattle Mortgage Bankers and the National Association of Office & Industrial Professionals. Steve enjoys reading, working on their house and mountain cabin and raising his two kids. He takes his turn in season at skiing, biking, hiking and basketball, and he’s a member of both the Bellevue and Rainier Clubs. Steve’s sponsor is Cary Kopczynski, co-sponsored by Rourke O’Brien. This is the second publication of these two applications. Members who have questions or comments should direct them to Tom Smith (Ph 425-451-8036) no later than Thursday, October 20, at 3:00 p.m. Tim Leahy Proposed for Membership Timothy James “Tim” Leahy was approved for membership by the Board of Directors at a special meeting after last Friday’s meeting. Tim is proprietor of Leahy Benefit Auction Services in Bellevue. He provides auctioneering and consulting services to charitable organizations. His classification is proposed to be “Auctioneering,” and he is sponsored by Andrew Face. Tim operates his business out of his Bellevue home, where he lives with his wife Kathy and child, Lauren, 11. His community involvement includes membership in the Knights of Columbus and United Way of King County. He also belongs to the Metal Service Center Institute and is a State of Washington licensed auctioneer. Tim's hobbies include sailing, and he enjoys golf, racquetball and fishing. Tim has already stepped forward to auction off a couple of items in the past month as he’s attended BBRC meetings prior to posting of this application. For members who have comments or questions for this application, please contact Tom Smith (Ph 425-451-8036) no later than Thursday, October 20, at 3:00 p.m. The October Board Meeting was held at Glendale Country Club Tuesday morning, October 11. Board members present were Lingenbrink, Smith, Fischer, Burnett, Noble, Kuechle, Buty, Thorsen, Evison (subbing for Norm Johnson) and Zidar. Club Administrator John Mix returned after a 3-month absence due to knee replacement surgery. Guests at Tuesday’s meeting included new members Zul Alibhai and Hal Teel and Assistant Governor Bill Ptacek. Jim Zidar gave a winding-down raffle report, to include scheduling the Ticket-Tearing Party on Monday, November 7, with the Raffle Drawing to be held on Tuesday, November 8, at the offices of Trudell, Bowen and Lingenbrink in Kirkland. Drawing is at 1:30p.m. The last day for turn in of tickets is Friday, October 28, which will occur at an off-site meeting at Microsoft. The Fellowship Committee, a division of Club Service I (Wendi Fischer) slated a couple of events. A mixer on October 30 will take place at Jane Kuechle’s home, and the BBRC’s 20th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the Bellevue Club on Friday, November 11. There will be no regular meeting that morning at Glendale Country Club. President Lingenbrink announced that the first Friday in January means an off-site meeting because Glendale is closed. "Breakfast & Beer" is the theme on January 6, when the Rock Bottom’s Brewmaster will present the program at, where else, but Rock Bottom in Bellevue. Steve also reminded Board members of the off-site meeting two weeks hence on October 28 at Microsoft. Because of illness of family members, Madeline Gauthier IS stepping down as Chair of the Community Service Committee. A replacement is being sought. The board agreed that committee chairs be handed the task of keeping their website committee rosters up to date. Working with Webmaster Stark, the various committee chairs will have the responsibility of keeping their web rosters correct and timely. ClubAdmin John Mix will serve as bac-up. Next board meeting is at Glendale on Tuesday, November 8. All club members are invited, particularly new members who have a requirement to visit the board once during their first year of membership.
Jeff Willard of University Rotary was also a visitor. the friday program:
Lance was a standout receiver for Linfield College of Oregon prior to taking jobs in the National Football League. A lawyer by training, he first was on the staff of the Green Bay Packers, before to moving to Seattle in 2001. “The club’s growth in the last few years shows a real commitment on the part of ownership and staff to produce a fine football program. There are tangible things we can point to: 45,000 season ticket holders, 18 consecutive sell-outs, sell-out of all 106 luxury suites. These are statistics we are proud of.” Lance pointed out that for the first time in many years, the leadership of the club is all "singing off the same song sheet. Paul Allen, the club’s owner, is not looking for profit from the football operations. So, whatever funds do become available are immediately put back into the operational budget. We are blessed with wonderful fans and the #1 field in the nation in Qwest Field.” With statistics showing that football is the country’s #1 sport, the Seahawks have made tremendous strides in club leadership. Tim Ruskell is the new president of football operations and “his inspiration and leadership has molded the club with new chemistry. There is a new respect for each other and it shows in the weekly schedule.” Additions of such names as Chuck Darby, Bryce Fischer and Joe Jurevicius are examples of the high character of the team leaders. Ruskell gave the club a new make-up. “The draft was a process of staying away from the red dots ... the chart showing eligible players for the recent draft. The President shaped the Seahawks' response to the draft by not considering people who wouldn’t improve the team’s chemistry.” As a result, the defense is much improved, now rated 17th in the league, while its offense is rated #1. Any doubts about how the Seahawks present themselves on the field would be erased after watching them dismantle the Houston Texans Sunday night at Qwest Field. Mary Bell and the nine people she took to the game saw the Seahawks roll up a 45-10 score and over 500 yards in total offense. (Mary won an auction of ten tickets, paying $350 per ducat). Viewers watch the league’s number one rusher, Shaun Alexander, rack up 141 yards, scoring four touchdowns in the rout. After six games, Shaun has 715 yards and has scored 12 touchdowns. He’s on track for a 1900 yard season and scoring over 25 TDs. The Seahawks' offensive line is one of the top three lines in the League. Lance observed that the club can control what happens off the field. “One of the important things we believe in is how we honor our fans. For years the Seahawks had a ‘12th man’ program, where the fan was honored for its role in the team’s success. When the team changed venues (from the Kingdome), the 12th man banner didn’t reappear. Tim Ruskell found out about that and ordered that a flagpole be raised in the stadium to carry the 12th man flag. It may be symbolic, but it’s very important. Our job is providing the fans with an experience that is #1 in football. These are events, not games. Our fans are so rabid they shut out the noise of the trains that go by several times a game. That doesn’t happen next door at Safeco Field!”
The Seattle entry in the National Football League is taking seriously its role in the community and the staff and players take their roles seriously as well. “We can accomplish great things on and off the field and we’re on the road to success.” For his presentation, Lance Lopes was given a certificate noting that a book has been donated in his name to the King County Library System’s Ready-to-Read program. This is in conjunction with Rotary International’s thrust to raise the bar of Literacy around the world. Thanks to Jim Gordon for his introduction. THIS WEEK'S EDITOR THIS WEEK'S PHOTOGRAPHER(S) |
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