May 4, Mon., Noon: "Spring Into History" series at the Museum presents Frances Anne Hopkins, Fur Trade Artist, by Dot Wilson, Historian and Author. In the mid-nineteenth century, Frances Anne Hopkins traveled by canoe through the Canadian wilderness with her husband, a Hudson's Bay Company official. She recorded the fading fur trade way of life with her paintings. Speaker Dot Wilson will discuss both the life and art of this talented individual. Copies of Dot's novel of Frances Anne Hopkins' years in Canada, Canoe Lady, will be available for signing. You are welcome to bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Suggested donation for each lecture is $2. The State Capital Museum and Outreach Center is located at 211 - 21st Avenue SW in Olympia, info at (360) 753-2580

May 5, Tue., 11:00-1:00: Vancouver PSRW Celebration at Esther Short Park

·Speakers State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard, Representative Jim Jacks.

·The Longevity Award will be given to employees with 40 or more years of service to the state.

·A live band will be performing on stage during the event.

·Refreshments will be provided by Costco Wholesale, Fred Meyer, Frito Lay, and Sheridan's Frozen Custard.

May 5-7, Tues-Thurs., 8-4:30. South Puget Sound Community College presents – Situational Leadership IITM. Come experience the internationally renowned Ken Blanchard model of leadership and supervision. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and understand the difficult and challenging world of the supervisor. Topics include: The role of the supervisor; identifying and developing your supervisory style; diagnosing employee performance; flexing your leadership style to accommodate the needs of your employees; the problems of mismatching leadership to employee development. Cost: $585 Group discounts are available. Call 360-596-5752 to register or visit our website at www.hawksprairie.org/leadership

May 6, Wed.: Your May 2009 FTE News Magazine will be available online today, with delivery beginning in Tumwater, and Lacey on Wednesday; Thursday in Olympia and West Olympia. Due to changes in Postal Regulations and increased postal costs plus saving the environment, the FTE News Magazine will no longer be mailed to state offices. Please inform your co-workers.

May 6, Wed., 11:00-1:30: Olympia PSRW Celebration at East Capitol Campus Lawn.

· More than 30 agencies and vendors will have booths to showcase their individual services.

· Lunch will be provided by the Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Corrections, Washington State Potato Commission, Washington Federation of State Employees and Costco.

· Coffee will be provided by the Washington State Employees Credit Union.

May 7, Thur., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Seattle Memorial Stadium

· Inaugural event will include speakers State Auditor Brian Sonntag and Secretary of State Sam Reed.

· The Longevity Award will be given to employees with 40 or more years of service to the state.

· A live band will be providing music and entertainment.

· Food will be provided by Costco, AFLAC insurance, Washington Potato Commission, and cooked by the Liquor Control Board.

· Coffee will be provided by the Washington State Employees Credit Union.

May 7, Thur., 11:00-1:00: Spokane PSRW Celebration at Museum of Arts and Culture

· Speaker George Maupin.

. The Longevity Award will be given to employees with 40 or more years of service to the state.

May 8, Fri., 5:30-7:30pm: Tri-Cities PSRW Celebration at Chiawana Park in Pasco

· Speaker Mayor Joyce Olson.

· The Longevity Award will be given to employees with 40 or more years of service to the state.

· A barbershop quartet will be provided live music and entertainment.

· An evening BBQ will be provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation, Lions Club International and Franz Bakery.

May 9, Sat.: Mail Carrier’s Food Drive - leave your sack of non-perishable food at your mail box to support your local food bank.

May 10: Mother’s Day

May 15, Fri.: The Hawks Prairie Rotary Club is hosting their Fourth Annual Charity Hawks Prairie Rotary Golf Tournament on the Links Course at the Golf Club at Hawks Prairie. Golfers in the last three years have participated in raising over $15,000 to continue to support military families, book drive, support for the River Ridge High School Interact Club, International Youth Exchange Program, Scout recognition lunches, support to the local Boys and Girls Club, and so many other projects. Visit http://HPRotaryGolf.com for event information and registration or call 360-628-9889.

May 15, Fri., 5-7:30 p.m.: Blind Wine Tasting; Bayview School of Cooking (BSC) is hosting Fridays Uncorked, an event offering casual, informative, wine tasting and complementary cheeses. Ongoing pourings and presentations allow attendees to arrive anytime. Compare four to five wine samples. This fun, social event is $12 per person.

May 18, Mon., Noon: “Spring Into History” series at the Museum presents The Past, Present & Future of Agriculture in the South Puget Sound by Don Tapio and Kirsten Workman, Washington State University Extension. Come learn about the importance of agriculture in South Puget Sound! Kirsten Workman and Don Tapio in this program will discuss the rich farming heritage of the region. They will also talk about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers today. The speakers will conclude with thoughts about the future of local agriculture amid a time of change and human population growth. You are welcome to bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Suggested donation for each lecture is $2. The State Capital Museum and Outreach Center is located at 211 - 21st Avenue SW in Olympia, info at (360) 753-2580

SAVE THE DATE: May 28, Thur., 7:00 AM: Boys and Girls Club’s Foundation for the Future Breakfast, St. Martin’s University, Marcus Pavilion. Keynote Speaker. Roxanne Spillett, President - Boys & Girls Club of America. Call (360) 956-0755 for more information

May 30, Sat., 5:30 pm: The Rotary Club of South Puget Sound will hold its Grand Charity Auction & Dinner at the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Grand Mound, WA. The "Fiesta" themed auction costs $50 per person.. Last year's auction netted more than $30,000 and assisted the South Puget Sound Rotary Club in fulfilling its mission of local and international service. For more information about the auction or to contact the Rotary Club of South Puget Sound please visit their web site at: www.southpugetsoundrotary.net

posted by FTEmag.com Staff at 12:01 AM