Spring 2007

Give $1,000 or more to United Way of King County and receive an invitation to attend three exclusive forums with King County's top community and business leaders. You'll be among a select group of people with access to the thoughts and opinions of some of the major players in our community. Give online now or ask your employer about giving through payroll deduction.

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Make your gift today to reserve your spot to see these exceptional speakers:

• Wednesday, April 25th
  Tod Leiweke, CEO, Seattle Seahawks
  Going into his 25th season in professional sports, Tod leads a Seahawks organization that is committed to winning in the stadium and in the community. Join Tod as he shares passionate purpose for business and life.
• Tuesday, May 22nd
  Sally Jewell, CEO, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
  Sally will be sharing her insights into the importance of community service in her life and career, and REI's commitment to environmental stewardship and connecting kids to nature.
• Tuesday, June 26th
  Patty Stonesifer, President and Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  Patty Stonesifer leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's mission to improve access to advances in global health and learning for all people as we move into the 21st century.Join us as she discusses Foundation's priorities and challenges around the world

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Highlights from 2006 Speaker Series

		Hear chef Tom Douglas discuss the business of food Subscribe to RSS Feed | Podcast Tom Douglas has grown to be a large presence on Seattle's restaurant scene with Etta's Seafood, Dahlia Lounge, the Palace Kitchen and Lola. He thrives on the business of business, and he'll discuss his ever-expanding culinary empire.
		Listen to Carolyn Kelly share about her career path to the Seattle Times Subscribe to RSS Feed | Podcast How do you go from being one of seven children in Walla Walla to the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Seattle Times? Carolyn Kelly will share her career path, the triumphs, the challenges, and insights from lessons she has learned along the way.
		Find out what corporate responsibility means to Microsoft from Brad Smith Subscribe to RSS Feed | Podcast Brad Smith is Microsoft's Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He has played a leading role at Microsoft on intellectual property, competition law, and other Internet legal and public policy issues. He will discuss what corporate responsibility means to Microsoft.

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