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Cost to attend is $10.00 and includes lunch. Please make reservations at least
two business days in advance.
Meeting Location
First Presbyterian Church
318 South Cedar Street
Spokane, WA 99204
Meeting Time
11:45 A.M.
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Speakers for
2007-2008 Spokane City Forum |
 Wednesday,
September 19, 2007
Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks
Director of the Whidbey Institute’s Leadership for the New Commons
“Leadership for the New Commons: Communication, Commerce, and
Commitment”
What skills are needed What are the skills needed to lead in today's
changing world? Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks will address the kind and quality
of leadership that is required in a time of dramatic change, the
adaptive challenges presented by the new media and globalization, and
the consciousness, conscience, and competence that is now needed to
enable our organizations, communities, and society to prosper.
Parks is the Director of Leadership for the New Commons, an initiative
of the Whidbey Institute in Clinton Washington and author of several
books including Leadership Can Be Taught: A Bold Approach for a Complex
World.
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  Wednesday,
October 17th, 2007
Spokane’s Mayoral Debate
Spokane’s mayoral candidates, Mayor Dennis Hession and City Councilwoman
May Verner, will debate the issues and share their plans and visions for
representing the City of Spokane. Learn where the candidates stand on
issues important to you and the future of Spokane including crime,
taxes, the homeless and economic development. A question and answer
period will follow the debate, giving you a chance to ask the candidates
to address the issues on your mind. |
 Wednesday,
November 14, 2007
MaryJane Butters, Author
“Living Green”
The life of a farm girl isn’t what it used to be. In addition to milking
cows and feeding chickens on her five-acre farm near Moscow, Idaho, Mary
Jane Butters writes books, runs a bed and breakfast, publishes a
magazine, dreams up patterns for a line of earth-friendly linens and
teaches classes on everything from crocheting to organic eating. She is
the author of MaryJane’s Ideabook, Cookbook, Lifebook – For the Farmgirl
in All Of Us and MaryJane’s Stitching Room as well as the upcoming
MaryJane’s Outpost. Entrepreneur Butters will share her passion for
sustainable living along with tips on how we can all live “more green”. |
 Wednesday,
January 16, 2008
Linda Oien, Founder of businessPATHS
“Tapping Into Our Most Valuable Asset”
In our fast-paced, ever-changing environment, whether you sit on a
board, serve on a committee, run a business, or head up a department or
organization, getting everyone in the boat rowing the same direction is
critical to success. As day-to-day challenges nip at everyone’s heels,
it is easy to lose sight of the basics that provide a framework of
understanding that guides people’s thoughts, actions and contributions.
Having spent twenty nine years leading teams and organizations, Linda
will share a) Six essential questions people need answers to, b) What it
takes to lead the charge, and c) Key facets of winning environments.
Translating these insights into reality will enable Spokane businesses
and organizations to tap into their most valuable asset…the people, and
successfully navigate the waters that shape their future. |
 Wednesday,
February 20, 2008
Father Robert J. Spitzer S. J., Ph. D. Gonzaga University President
“Business Ethics in Spokane,
the Good City”
A Man of many hats with an abundant understanding of Spokane’s wants and
needs, Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., will challenge us to consider the
role that ethics play in business.
He is a Jesuit priest, the President of Gonzaga University, publisher of
many books and articles, speaker, teacher, and a participant in many
local community activities and boards. His fresh and innovative approach
stems from his diverse areas of interest: leadership, higher education,
theology, physics, metaphysics, and the ontology of ethics.
Fr. Spitzer has worked in an advisory role with over 300 companies such
as Boeing, Toyota, Costco, and Caterpillar and averages over 100 major
business and public presentations per year. |
 Wednesday,
March 19, 2008
Al McNeil Gonzaga School of Law Associate Professor
“Gambling: Blessing or Curse?”
Legalized Gambling is a highly debated topic. Gonzaga University School
of Law Professor, Al McNeil attacks this controversial topic. He will
highlight both the economic benefits gambling has provided to the Native
American governments and people as well as the negative effects of
“Problem Gambling.”
After receiving his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in 1977, he
joined the faculty as a Professor of Clinical Law. He has been teaching
future lawyers clinical law and litigation for more than 30 years. In
addition to his professional accolades, he is active on the Advisory
Panel for Washington State Commission on Problem Gambling. |
 Wednesday,
April 16, 2008
Anne Kirkpatrick, Spokane Chief of Police & Pat DeVries, President of
DeVries Business Records Management
“What it takes to keep a Community Safe”
One of the most fundamental necessities in life is safety. To reach this
level of safety, it takes a partnership between both civilian and
governmental organizations. Anne Kirkpatrick and Pat DeVries will speak
about what it takes to prevent crime from the Police Department down to
the civilian level.
Anne Kirkpatrick, Spokane Chief of Police, has been in law enforcement
for more than 25 years, including three posts as Chief of Police in
Washington cities. Her diverse experience has given her great
perspective on leadership. She will speak in detail about the guiding
principles important in leading a Police Department as well as discuss
what it takes to lead “through the storms” that come.
Pat DeVries is the Owner/President of DeVries Business Records
Management, a company celebrating 20 years of operation. In addition to
his professional experience, he has been leading the charge of crime
prevention from the civilian sector. He is the President of “Crime
Stoppers of the Inland Northwest,” a local division of a national
civilian crime prevention organization. He will share his wisdom in what
civilians can do to collaborate with the Police Department to make our
communities safer for everyone. |
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