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Eight Very Cool Women
Submitted by cityclub on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 11:37amOn Friday, February 2nd, CityClub hosted it's annual Board/Staff Retreat and we were lucky enough to have four of the eight CityClub founders attend. Colleen Willoughby, Kate Webster, Sue Lile Hunter and Jean Rolfe were all on hand and were kind enough to sit down with Bob Royer to discuss CityClub and it's history. Bob has written an excellent post on his blog, The Cascadia Courier, that we highly recommend you read. Check it out here!
Two of our intrepid founders in the first CityClub space
Inspiration for the 2012 Jefferson Awards: Megan Johnson, 2011 National Jefferson Award Winner
Submitted by cityclub on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:58pmMegan was kind enough to answer a few of our questions on her experience as our state's 2011 Jefferson Award National Nominee. Hopefully her story inspires you to nominate someone equally deserving for this year's award!
To nominate, click here. For more information on Megan and her work go to www.megansmission.info.Read more
CC: What made you decide to devote so much of your time to helping others?
MJ: I was severely bullied and harassed in elementary school because of my facial disorder. At the time, I couldn't image anyone suffering more than me. Than...at Vacation Bible School, I saw a 5 min video about the homeless. When I watched a man crawl out of his cardboard home, he looked into the camera and we connected. I KNEW he understood my pain. Since than, for over 10 years, I have met people that didn’t judge me and that needed me. I have made friends, given hugs and shared at time of tears. I found out through helping others that my life DID have value and that I could make a difference in others lives.
And..I have found that I really enjoy partnering with the inmates at Monroe.
I am trying to get programs like this started at other prisons in other states. I was the very 1st Girl Scout to ever work with male inmates and it helped me earn the National Young Woman of Distinction Award this past November in Houston Texas!!!
I have never been homeless or in prison but I understand feeling hopeless and so....I do actually feel the pain of those in need.
The 2012 Jefferson Awards - Nominate your Hero today!
Submitted by cityclub on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 12:19pmHead on over to the 2012 Jefferson Awards page and nominate your hero today!
You can also learn more about the Jefferson Awards by checking out this edition of Comcast Newsmakers Western Washington with our very own Program and Operations Manager, Jessica Jones!
This Thursday visit the McKinstry Innovation Center behind-the-scenes!
Submitted by cityclub on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 1:01pm
Thursday, January 26th
Behind-the-Scenes at The McKinstry Innovation Center
Join us for our quarterly Network Only event at the McKinstry Innovation Center! CityClub Network members and guests will enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the innovation center. We'll open with remarks and a short program about the innovation hub with David Allen, Executive Vice President.
Call us at 206.682.7395 to register!
If you are not a member but would like to become one, you can sign up here or call us!
Join now to attend this and all Network Only events.
The McKinstry Innovation Center | 210 S Hudson St, Seattle [view map]
Registration: 5:00 p.m. | Program and tours: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
$20 for CityClub Friends, Investors and guests
Nominate Now for the 2012 Washington State Jefferson Award!
Submitted by cityclub on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 2:38pm
The nomination deadline for the 2012 Washington State Jefferson Awards is fast approaching! The nomination period closes at 5pm on February 10th. Don't miss the deadline, nominate today!
The Jefferson Awards honor the unsung heroes in our communities that go above and beyond to help those less fortunate than themselves. People who work tirelessly for the good of others and don't ask for any thanks, though they probably deserve it. Do your part to remind them that their work does not go unnoticed! Nominate your unsung hero for a Jefferson Award!
Go to www.SeattleCityClub.org/JeffersonAwards for more information on the nomination process, or to fill out a nomination form.
Snowed in? Take CityClub's quick survey!
Submitted by cityclub on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:45pm
The count down has begun! We want to hear from you this week!
- What are your thoughts on CityClub programs last year?
- What are we doing well?
- What could we do better?
Give us your feedback on the quick, multiple choice, less than 3min, survey.
Click here to take the 3 minute survey!
The Lightning Round at our 2012 Legislative Preview
Submitted by cityclub on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 1:57pmThe Lightning Round at our 2012 Legislative Preview was a big hit again this year.
See what our legislators on the panel had to say on key questions when they had to think fast!
What would your answer be to these questions? Share with us on facebook.
See below for the answers from our panelists Rep. Gary Alexander, Senator Lisa Brown, Senator Mike Hewitt, and Rep. Pat Sullivan.
Pictured and answers from left to right:
Rep. Gary Alexander Senator Lisa Brown Senator Mike Hewitt Rep. Pat Sullivan
Watch CityClub's 2012 Legislative Preview on TVW
Submitted by cityclub on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 5:22pmCheck out our 2012 Legislative Preview today and continue the conversation with others on Facebook.
Consider a year-end gift to CityClub
Submitted by cityclub on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:05pmPlease consider a year-end gift to CityClub to:
- grow our technology infrastructure,
- strengthen outreach,
- build our youth initiative.
Robust social networking, broadcast, streaming, and online programming are essential tools to make CityClub available:
- across generations,
- across socioeconomic barriers,
- across the state.
As Lynn Briody, Councilmember and Mayor of Sunnyvale, CA, the"Heart of Silicon Valley," put it so eloquently in her recent letter:
"I thought long and hard about this donation. There are so many needs and wants in society at this time by human services organizations that I had to find an overarching reason to support CityClub...
I did so by calling up my memory of how I first became energized by civics and political action.
Video Clip - CityClub and Comcast Newsmakers
Submitted by cityclub on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 11:23am
Check out this clip from Comcast Newsmakers Western Washington with Sabrina Register and our own Executive Director, Diane Douglas.
