Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet
President, Antioch University Seattle
"What's New at Antioch University Seattle"
Chosen as the new president for Antioch University Seattle early this year, effective July 15, 2007, Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet is believed to be the first Native American woman to ascend to the presidency of an accredited university outside the tribal college system. She previously served as the first woman president of Diné College, the first tribally controlled community college, located in Tsaile, Arizona. While there, Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet successfully negotiated with the Navajo Nation a 242 percent increase in tribal appropriations for the college.
Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet founded and directed the Indian Education Office at Oregon State University and has worked in various student service and counseling positions at Oregon State University, University of Oregon, University of New Mexico and University of Wyoming. She is the great, great granddaughter of Navajo Chief Manuelito.
Recently, Dr. Manuelito-Kerkvliet served on the Biological Sciences advisory board for the National Science Foundation and as a consultant for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and Alliance for Equity in Higher Education's initiative to train future administrators in the Minority Serving Institution's Leadership Fellows Institute. She received her B.A. in Social Work and M.S. in Counselor Education from the University of Wyoming and her Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Management with a specialization in higher education administration from the University of Oregon.
Water Story Video, March 11 Meeting
Katherine Thompson
Many members expressed an interest in the Water Story Video shown to the club at the March 11th meeting.
It was conceived and produced by WASRAG (Water & Sanitation Resource and Action Group). The website has the entire video and a wealth of other resources for Rotarians involved in water and sanitation projects. The website address is www.wasrag.org.
A description of goals, resources available and the mission of WASRAG follows:
Mission Statement
Rotarians working to improve Life and Livelihood through the provision of Safe Water and Sanitation
Goals
Providing information, support and encouragement to Rotarians, Rotary clubs and districts to take active roles in projects/programs to develop safe water and sanitation as a means of promoting health and alleviating hunger
Strategies for Achieving Goals
- Creating awareness among Rotarians of the importance of conservation and sustainability and of local and global water issues
- Creating awareness of the need for, and benefits of, safe water and sanitation
- Developing a compendium of best practices to ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness
- Distributing information on appropriate technologies for supplying, conserving and purifying water and for sanitation
- Developing and encouraging mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations, corporations, agencies and NGOs sharing common water-related goals
- Identifying alternative sources of financing to complement The Rotary Foundation e.g. private foundations, corporations, government agencies etc
- Assisting in identifying and formulating programs and projects that will promote sustainability
- Implementing mechanisms to determine the effectiveness of projects
- Creating a network of experts accessible to Rotarians and Rotary clubs
- Providing training and education on water/sanitation technologies and issues
- Creating a forum for exchange of information
- Creating a bibliography of relevant materials, references etc
- Providing information on relevant conferences
- Acting as advocates on water issues
- Providing support to Rotary clubs seeking financial and/or technical assistance
- Creating “Centers of Excellence” on water/sanitation
- Operating a web-site, producing a newsletter
- Implementing procedures to ensure sustainability and cost-effective
Ten Grands Performance
David Laub
Ten Grands features ten grand pianos and ten concert pianists playing a variety of classical and modern pieces both simultaneously and individually. There is a concert in Seattle at Benaroya Hall on Saturday, May 17, at 7:00PM.
Concert proceeds benefit The Snowman Foundation, which in turn benefits youth service groups, helps generate scholarships and music lessons for disadvantaged youth in Oregon and Southwest Washington and helps purchase pianos for schools and organizations in need.
For the first time, Ten Grands is taking its show on the road; specifically, taking it north to Seattle. In addition to raising funds for The Snowman Foundation, this performance will also benefit PONCHO (Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations). The organization strives to create a diverse and expansive community which celebrates and supports the vitality and variety of the arts.
If you would like to attend this event, please email David Laub at and let him know how many tickets you would like.
Save the date!
Fellowship Event: Golf at Trilogy
Brad Hunt
We have reserved 32 spots for the spring golf fellowship at Trilogy Golf Club, Redmond Ridge, on Wednesday June 4th. The cost is $100 for balls, carts, greens fee, prizes and food. The first starting time is 1:00 pm, and we will be playing a "Scramble" format.
Spaces will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to book a spot, please contact Brad Hunt (Ph 425-417-6794).
