Hello all,
A while back we told you that our friends at ZETA Interactive chose Friday Harbour to be their “first” charitable project under their new non-profit concern call ZETA Cares. Well, since then, the FH and ZC teams have been collaborating on building an entirely new Friday Harbour social media program. Soon you will get word on the expected roll-out of a brand new Friday Harbour website. Our cool logo will remain the baseline, but from what we have seen so far, the ZC team has truly “shined” in their ability to capture the essence of FH, while building a social media platform that will take us well into the future.
Stay tuned for the NEW Friday Harbour, coming to a www near you!
Talk to you later,

Brian: brian.hall@fridayharbour.org

The world lost one of its true heroins this morning at 3:41 a.m.
Dr. Dorothy I. Height, 98, whose crusade for racial jusice and gender equality spanned more than six decades, died this morning at Howard University Hospital.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Height in March of this year, but felt like I’ve known her all my life. In a way, I have.

I’m honored to be a participant in the Master’s Series for Distinguished Leaders hosted by Dr. Barbara Williams Skinner and the Skinner Leadership Institute in Washington D.C.. Our sessions are held in The National Council of Negro Women building which is owned by Dr. Height. There are many important facts about this building, but a couple facts include 1)It is the only “black owned” building located between the White House and the Capital Building. 2)This was the very building where slaves were traded back in the day.

Our group of facilitators are all heroes in some fashion, either through their selfless service to government, education, humanity, charity and leadership. We are blessed to be learning from the best.

However, during this first session, Dr. Height came in to address our class. She was dressed to the 9’s in her purple suit and matching hat. She had this gleam in her eyes that captivated me to my core. As her hands wrapped themselves around the microphone, and her sweet sweet voice began to sing in that light tone that has summoned so many before me to action, I couldn’t help but rise above my chair as if someone literally picked me up.
Her soft yet resounding words on leadership, honor, service, kindness and responsibility felt as if she was honoring us and challenging us all at once. You see, Dr. Height has a way of instilling pride in the accomplishments we have made to-date, while reminding us all that we are yet in-debted to those who came before you whom paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we ALL can be who and where we are. However confident that that debt can be surely paid, if we will all walk in “service to others” in our daily lives. Dr. Heights 6+ decade journey for peace, rights and equality were not for her benefit alone. It was all based on the “Purpose” she had, and the true “Promise” she kept.
My “Purpose” in this life is to serve others through Friday Harbour…and my “Promise” is to do so everyday selflessly and tirelessly. Just as Dr. Dorothy I. Height did for 98 “too short” years.

My life has changed forever, and my heart will always shine for the lady in the purple hat!
God Bless you Dr. Height!

Thanks to all the volunteers who worked on behalf of the 2nd Annual Live It Big Festival. A special thanks go out to those of you who purchased wristbands and partook in the awesome fun along Washington Avenue last weekend. The bars and restaurants did an outstanding job of hosting the festival and its revelers. The weather was perfect and the Washington Wave shuttle made sure that everyone traveled safely between each venue. Cathy Clark with LiveItBig.org is to be congratulated for her OUTSTANDING leadership and FridayHabour is proud to have been a part of it all. See you next year!! Brian Hall. President-Friday Harbour

To say that Friday Harbour is lucky to have shared a partnership with the LiveItBIG organization is a huge understatement. We continue to be amazed at the energy, creativity and drive that founder Cathy Clark has emblazened on her new non-profit. From Beer Camp, to Cocktail Camp, to the upcoming LiveItBIG festival set for Saturday October 10th, Cathy has taken inspiration gained from the loss of “best friend Kelly”, and turned it into an ever growing celebration of life. Cathy, has taken the very things that we use to bury our sorrows (friends, food, entertainment and festive beverages), and turned them into carefully crafted events in which we celebrate the greatness of life. So, come out this Saturday April 10th, from 2pm – 8pm on Washington Avenue, not just to support LiveItBIG or it’s 2010 benefitting charity, FridayHarbour.org. Come out to show Cathy Clark that all her hard work and leadership deserves a celebration of its’ own. VISIT www.LiveItBIG.org to purchase entry wristbands for just $10.

Thanks Cathy and the crew at LiveItBIG!!!

Brian Hall, Founder, Friday Harbour

Come join us at the LIVE IT BIG Festival this Saturday from 2pm – 8pm on Washington Avenue. Over 20 bars and restaurants will have food and drink available for only $10 (pre-purchase price) It all benefits Friday Harbour. So visit www.liveitbig.org to purchase your wristbands. ($20 at door)

Friday Harbour would like to thank Pearl Bar on Washington Avenue for their generous donation to our mission. They graciously held our first Friday Harbour Happy Hour. The awesome staff was fun and attentive, and afterwards, they donated 10% of the proceeds back to Friday Harbour. Thanks Pearl Bar. We will see you again soon.