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John Wenstrup is a Senior Partner and Managing Director of the Boston Consulting Group. John founded BCG’s Seattle office in 2012 and has led the firm’s West Coast Technology group and Global Software practice during his 22 year career advising technology CEOs and other senior leaders. Since starting the Seattle office, John has been actively engaged in regional economic

Sue Nixon President 2015-16

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Meeting Location &

Programs

Wednesday at Noon

May 25, 2016 Westin , 1900 - 5th Ave. Christine Gregoire How Seattle can Improve as a Global Metropolis June 1, 2016 The Sheraton, 1400 - 6th Ave. Ted Fick, CEO Port of Seattle June 8, 2016 The Sheraton, 1400 - 6th Ave.

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♦ The After Party ♦

Thursday, May 26, 5-7 pm

Triple Door

216 Union St.

Join us to continue the conversation

from this week's meeting.

Review of May 18, 2016 Meeting Seattle Fire Department 2015 Awards

Luncheon is on page 2.

Program for May 25, 2016 Winners for Life Awards and

How Seattle Can Improve its Standing as a Global Metropolis

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Review of May 18, 2016 Meeting SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

AWARDS LUNCHEON By Mike Colbrese

Sue Nixon opened the meeting. This is a special day for the Seattle Fire Department. It’s the one time we come together each year to honor and recognize those who’ve gone beyond the call of duty.

I’d like to introduce some guests who are here today to help us

celebrate. Deputy Mayor Kate Joncas, Representing Councilmember Gonzales is Chief of Staff Orlando Cano, Local 2898 President Battalion Chief Alan Cox and Local 27 President Lieutenant Kenny Stuart.

We’d also like to acknowledge our sponsors who have helped make this day possible, they are listed on the back of your program.

Now I would like to introduce the Seattle Fire Department Chaplain Joel Ingebritson to deliver the invocation.

Sue Nixon made the Club announcements and Introduced Mark Wright who was the MC for the afternoon. Following a PowerPoint and video, the Fire Department's Pipe and Drum Band, Honor Guard and the presentation of colors was appreciated by all.

Deputy Mayor Kate Joncas spoke on behalf of the Mayor's office and Chief Harold Scoggins welcomed the audience on behalf of the Seattle Fire Department. Chief Scoggins introduced Battalion Chief Alan Cox, President of Local 2898) followed by Lt. Kenny Stuart, President of Local 27).

Mark Wright thanked and recognized in abstention firefighters who have put their lives on the line not only for the residents of Seattle but in the service of our country. We have 31 active military reservists including 4 who are on military deployment. Noah Katka and Brian Hart from Engine 36, Jeff Juhala from Ladder 6 and Chris Dorsey from Battalion 3.

Greg Sim received a Certificate of Recognition for his actions at a Multiple Casualty Incident on the Aurora Bridge on 9/24/15.

Molly Seaman received the Fire Chief’s Medal for her actions at an Apartment Fire on 4/26/15.

The members of staff ten received a unit citation. Firefighters Ernie Young, Eric Nelson, Karl Zapf, Rik Picklesimer, Ronald Jenson, Dennis Stanley, Tyson DePoe and Matthew Martin were described as the air traffic controllers of city-wide staffing.

Firefighter Donovan Arndt, while working on Engine 26 in July 2015, responded to a well-involved fire in an apartment building with an occupant trapped on the 2nd floor.

Firefighter Pat Hubschman, while off-shift in October 2015, stopped to assist a stabbing victim suffering from an abdominal wound.

Firefighter Paramedic Patrick Kyles, while working on Medic 18 on 9/24/15, assumed the critical role of triage at the multiple casualty incident on the Aurora Bridge.

Firefighter Paramedic Michael (Mickey) Mann, was the lead in creating a new command board for use by incident commanders and the command sheet for use by company officers.

Firefighter Anthony Savelli, while working on Engine 2, responded to a large and rapidly progressing marina fire. He arrived as the fire was burning through Engine nine’s hose line. The fire had cut off escape for Engine nine and residents at the end of the dock. At great personal risk, he made a makeshift nozzle and used it to slow the fire, allowing Engine 9 and the residents to escape.

Firefighter Chris Bamer received the Meritorious Achievement Award for his efforts researching, authoring and implementing the Low Acuity Alarm Blueprint.

Battalion Chief Tom Walsh and Firefighter Russell Cramer received the Distinguished Service Award for their efforts in documenting SFD’s legacy.

Retired Firefighter Ted Larsen received the Distinguished Service Award for his efforts over the last years of documenting SFD’s legacy through panoramic photographs of Seattle Fire Companies.

Program Day Chairs Ken Colling and Erick Slabaugh presented the Rotary Service Above Self award. Earlier this year Brian and Mark Canlis spoke to us about servant leadership and the importance of building a corporate culture that is empowering. The results of Brian and Mark’s efforts were viewed in of the Aurora Bridge Accident. Brian Canlis is accepted the award on behalf of the Canlis Restaurant Team who provided first responders food and support following the Aurora Bridge Mass Casualty Incident on 9/24/15. First responders were on scene for more than 11 hours and food provided by Canlis helped enable them to stay focused and available.

Mark Wright congratulated Frankie Fox and Sundae Gardner Customer Service Award Recipients.

Dori Towler was presented the Employee of the Year.

Matt Runte was honored as Firefighter or the Year.

Tim Frank was recognized as Officer of the Year.

Paul Foerster receive the award as Chief of the Year.

Retired Chief Michael E. Walsh received the Lifetime

Achievement Award.

Mark Wright thanked the SFD Awards Committee, the combined SFD and Rotary Awards Luncheon planning committee and the luncheon sponsors. The ceremony was closed by Sue Nixon.

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We are thrilled to announce two exciting changes in our office.

The search committee reviewed over 100 applicants and Caroline Bobanick (Bō-băn-ĭck) was selected to be Seattle 4’s new Club Manager, starting May 31st.

A huge thank you to Past President Laura Rehrmann and Harvey Rubinstein, co-chairs of the search committee, and committee members Beth Wojick, Carolyn Hojaboom, Roberta Nestsaas, Paula Houston, Paul Ishii, Ken Collings and

Jimmy Collins for their extraordinary work.

Caroline has an extensive resume in management of Seattle’s nonprofits including Clarion West, The Environmental Science Center, Gage Academy of Art, Pilchuck Glass School and the Chihuly Studio. We are excited about how her experience with event and operational management and volunteer leadership will compliment our organization.

Welcome to Seattle 4, Caroline!

Which brings me to the second announcement. Mariah Kimpton has been promoted to Associate Club Manager.

I have had the opportunity to work closely with Mariah since November. Her steady attitude, broad talent, work ethic and commitment to our club have been inspiring and truly anchored us during this transition. We are so very fortunate to have her!

In addition to her work with Seattle 4, Mariah was elected District 5030 Rotaract Representative! She will be in charge of facilitating communication and events between all 9 Rotaract clubs in the Seattle area.

Please join me in thanking Mariah and wishing her safe travel to the Rotary International Convention in Seoul Korea followed by a well deserved vacation in Laos and Vietnam.

Housekeeping note: Mariah will be gone May 25th through June 11th, and Caroline will be orienting into her new role. As a result, responses to requests and questions may be delayed.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

President Sue's Toast & Roast

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Cathy Gibson & Caroline Bobanick

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Mariah Kimpton

Seattle 4 Update from President Sue

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Happy Birthday

Fun group at the After Party last night at China Harbor

Congressman Dave Reichert of our state was receiving his Polio Champion award

Seattle 4 Past President Ralph Munro and Rotarian Steve Crane worked this week in Washington DC to assure funding for polio eradication in the coming year.

Steve Crane, Ralph Monroe RI President Elect John Germ

Visit to the "other" Washington

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