Facebook's exploding growth has set a new "Oh Wow" standard of Internet Commerce. Anyone can now learn to use Facebook to build stronger, deeper relationships with co-workers, strategic allies, customers, friends. Come join us as Mark Gardner explores this deep, fast-moving river of commerce, and find out how Facebook will change the way YOU do business.

When they're homeless, or living at your foster-parents place, a 10-year-old sometimes doesn't have the wherewithal to purchase a pair of sneakers, or a backpack, or school supplies. Treehouse has become preferred equipper and supplier to kids in need in Rainier Valley. Come find out how this amazing program was conceived-of and started.

In his position as Business Columnist for the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Bill Virgin has covered the erosion of economic health of the Puget Sound region. Is the economy stabilizing? Is our economy inextricably linked to the national economy? How can the Northwest thrive and prosper while general economic conditions ebb?

LeAnne Chow knows how givng books to kids can turn their lives around. A surprising number of households have no books in them. PageAhead's mission is to find ways to give kids the experience of owning a book, and fostering a love of reading. Each year they put thousands of books into the hands of young readers. Bring your questions about literacy and child development.
http://www.pageahead.org/

On Thursday, Feb 26, Rainier Valley Rotary Club will donate $500 to the Northwest African American History Museum in honor of Black History Month. This presentation is at United Parcel Service.
Address: 4455 7 ave S. Seattle WA 98108
Ceremony begins at 5 p.m.

Our Weekly Meetings are at Kallaloo, 2840 S. Ferdinand

February 24, William "Bud" Wurtz - "Rev-Up Your Innovation Skills"