Guest speaker
Professor David Domke
of the University of Washington

Professor David Domke's theme was: "Hope and America in 2008."

As an expert in political communications, Professor Domke explored the theme of hope, and suggested how it relates to the success of Barack Obama in the recent Democratic primary and President Ronald Reagan in a previous era.

 

 

Executive Director Craig Salins announced that Mayor Nickels had proclaimed June 21st Clean Elections day.


34th District Senator Joe McDermott, one
of our strongest advocates in the State
legislature, introduced Prof. Domke.

Organization of the Year: League of Women Voters of Washington State
Working to pass local option campaign finance legislation was a top priority for the LWV of Washington.


WPC President Marcee Stone, Director Craig Salins, LWVW President Barbara Seitle


Barbara Seitle was introduced by Marcee Stone and Lois North, former President of the Seattle League.

Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Lamb

Rebecca Lamb stepped forward early in 2007 to lead a disciplined band of WPC supporters in Spokane, working tirelessly as volunteers, despite full-time jobs. Rebecca and her group arranged workshops for speakers, a well-attended public forum at Gonzaga University, and outreach events throughout greater Spokane, thereby building our Spokane membership base to nearly 700 in just over a year.

Above: Harry Abbott (2007 Volunteer of the Year), Rebecca Lamb, Rep. Mark Miloscia, Craig Salins.

Leadership in Public Service: Speaker Frank Chopp

Speaker Frank Chopp provided leadership to move the Local Option bill through the House — twice!— during a short session year when floor time was valuable.

With grassroots support but also facing opposition, Speaker Chopp’s leadership ensured passage of this bill, ending a 16-year ban imposed by Initiative 134 and making it possible for cities and counties once again to establish public funding of local campaigns, with voter support.


City Councilmember Nick Licata introduced


Speaker Frank Chopp.


Above: Craig Salins, Marcee Stone, Speaker Frank Chopp.


Professor David Domke chats with Jason Osgood, candidate for Secretary of State.


Stephen Lamphear presides over raffle and silent auction.


Above: Craig Salins, Marcee Stone, Prof. David Domke

WPC Vice-President Annie Phillips and Noemie Maxwell

     WPC staffer Jenn Bertelsen and Eli Weiss


WPC Boardmember Paul Haak introduces the Dessert Auction with gusto.


An auction of divine, delectable desserts, managed by Gillian Martin and Emily Leslie.


Mark Early produced video slide shows to celebrate our
award winners, our elected advocates and our volunteers.


Above: The award-winning Roosevelt High School Jazz band entertains.


     Mark Early identifies himself as the slide show wiz.

Left:
Dina Johnson, WPC photographer/Web Goddess, Executive Director Craig Salins and
Marcee Stone celebrate a successful banquet.

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