May 2015 Luncheon Speakers
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon meetings are held at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., at noon each Monday, federal holidays excluded. Everyone is welcome!
May 4 - Judy Alexander & Denis Stearns
Members of the Local Food System Council talk about who is on this council, what sectors of the food system they represent, and what projects the Local Food System Council is likely to address. Sponsor Homer Smith
May 11 - Jake Beattie
Northwest Maritime Center executive director talks about the Race to Alaska, a new engineless boat race from Port Townsend to Ketchikan. Winner gets $10,000. Sponsor Camp Beausite
May 18 - At Fort Worden: Lynne Herer Smith
This special meeting at Fort Worden includes lunch and a seminar with the Deputy Director of the Investment Workflow, Finance & Strategy Team for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She will be joined by Aiko D. Bethea, Deputy Director of Grants & Contracts Management and Jessica Hoffman,Senior Business Analyst, Investment Workflow both of the Gates Foundation. See story on Page 2. Sponsor Wave Broadband
May 25 - Memorial Day. No meeting. Supplement to the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader.
Fireworks return, sponsors wanted Nothing celebrates America like the 4th of July and after a two-year hiatus, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of fireworks to Fort Worden State Park for the first annual “Old School” 4th of July. For many years, the fireworks were sponsored by Port Townsend’s Sunrise Rotary Club and local businesses. But after the 2012 display, lack of funds canceled the 2013 and 2014 fireworks. “This year we’re inviting you, our community members and businesses, to help us bring back the fireworks and produce an amazing, grassroots, communitysupported event,” says Teresa Verraes, executive director for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. “We’re looking for business sponsorships and individual contributions over the next three months to help put on the event and to expand it to a fully envisioned weekend of fun for the whole family.” In collaboration with
Thunderbull Productions and Centrum’s Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, locals and visitors will enjoy a memorable weekend of excellent music, delicious food and “Old School” traditions. Saturday, July 4, carries the weekend’s momentum to a climax with a pie-eating contest, field games, piñatas, free root beer floats, a car show, live music and much more, all culminating in an epic display of fireworks. This is your celebration, and you can feel pride in helping to make it happen. Donations can be made at Kitsap Bank, in any Jefferson County branch, or mailed to Kitsap Bank’s Port Townsend Branch at 2313 E Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Contributions exceeding $20 will receive a special gift. If you own or manage a business in Jefferson County and you’re interested in contributing, please contact Dominic Svornich at 360.385.0123 or email dsvornich@kitsapbank.com for more information about sponsorships.
Applying Lean Thinking to world of philanthropy
Lunch, workshop May 18 at Fort Worden The Jefferson County Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to be able to Smith bring Lynne Herer Smith, of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to Port Townsend on May 18. Smith will be accompanied by two colleagues from the Gates Foundation, Senior Business Analyst Jessica Hoffman, and Aiko Bethea, Deputy Director of Grants and Contract Management. Lynne Herer Smith leads the team responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s core business process: making and managing investments.
Smith will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, which is included in your registration fee. Following the luncheon, Smith will be the featured speaker “Lean Thinking in the Philanthropic World,” a workshop specifically for nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers. She will help attendees identify ways to address problems in organizational workflow that cause frustration and lead to delays and costs. Gates Foundation employees Jessica Hoffman and Aiko Bethea will give insight and circulate during small group discussions. Following Smith’s presentation, the 2015 JCCF Professional Development Grants will be awarded. Following the grant awards, join us for a wine reception and celebration! Jefferson County Community Foundation is thrilled to have the interest and support of the
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Gates Foundation, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this important workshop and opportunity! To encourage your participation, we are giving reduced rates to nonprofit organizations who bring three or more participants! Cost per person $25, includes lunch and wine reception. Bring three or more from the same nonprofit and receive a special rate of $15 per person. You can either send a check or pay by credit card. This special event is Monday May 18 from noon to 5 p.m. in Room A, Fort Worden Commons, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368. For more information and to register, contact Carla Caldwell, Executive Director, Jefferson County Community Foundation, at 360-3851729 or email carla@jccfgives.org. The website is www.jccfgives.org.
Employment Security offers range of business services
By Chad Pearson Shared Work Marketing Manager The Employment Security Department (ESD) isn’t just “the unemployment office” anymore. A full suite of business programs is available to help employers be successful. • Find your next employee of the month through our partnership with WorkSource. • Dial the employer help line to find information on your taxes and wage • Discover a wealth of labor market data on our Employment and Economic Information website. • Sign up for the Shared Work Program to keep employees you thought you had to lay off. These and many more services are available through Employment Security and its partners. Take, for instance, the Shared Work Program. The business climate is improving and unemployment is down in Washington. Yet, participation in the program is up 31 percent over last year because employers like you are learning about it. Under the program, businesses can reduce the hours of permanent employees, who can then collect partial unemployment benefits to replace a portion of their lost wages. This translates into immediate payroll savings and prevents the loss of skilled employees. Plus, to make the program more
affordable, the federal government will cover more than 92 percent of Shared-Work benefits through June 2015. That means you can participate virtually for free and there will be practically no effect on your unemployment-insurance tax rate. WorkSource offices around the state can help you recruit and interview prospective employees. Upgrades to the WorkSource website will soon bring a dynamic job-match system to help you recruit employees. Plus, many WorkSource locations are currently hiring Career Pathway Navigators to connect mid-career professionals and graduates to jobs and provide you with the talent you need. Make use of the employer help line (888-836-1900) to find information on tax and wages. Get answers to questions or request forms with the touch of a button. On the Employment and Economic Information website, find data about current wages, benefits and other industry-specific information to help you plan for the future. You always have prided yourself on staying two steps ahead of the competition through innovation, management or great employees. The Employment Security Department can help you keep climbing.
Memorial fund created in memory of Schostak
An afternoon of remembrance for Diane Schostak is set for Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Roundhouse at the Kit.la Center in Forks, 100 La Push Rd. The memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a potluck gathering. Guests are invited to bring a salad, side or dessert. The Schostak family has established a scholarship fund in Diane’s name at Pen-
insula College in anticipation of supporting the College’s new Hospitality program. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Peninsula College Foundation/Diane Schostak Memorial Fund, 1502 East Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or on-line: http://www.pencol. edu/foundation. For questions or more information, please call the Peninsula College Foundation office at 360.417.6246.
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Volunteers visit ReCyclery, Aladdin, PT Inn By Lorna Mann The ReCyclery started life as a bike clinic in front of the Boiler Room but over the years it has grown into something much larger. Now located on Blaine Street the organization has gone from strength to strength and now offers many options for residents and visitors to explore our area by bike. If you do not have a bike of your own the ReCyclery offers options. You can purchase a fully refurbished bike that has been safety tested for very reasonable amounts or rent a bike for a suggested donation of $15 to $30 for a day’s rental. Use of a helmet and bike lock is included in all rentals A third option is ideal for residents -- volunteer for 25 hours and build your very own bike! Volunteers commit to five volunteer hours on five Saturdays during Community Shop Day. No previous bike experience is required. Over the course of the 25 hours, you will disassemble bikes, refurbish bikes, learn basic bike maintenance and carry out an assortment of other tasks. After completing the 25 hour session you will be able to choose parts to then build your very own bike. Community shop day occurs every Saturday where, for only $5, you have access to wellstocked tool benches and bike mechanic experts who are on hand to help with technical questions and much more. The ReCyclery also offers memberships starting at $15 for students and
$25 for adults. With a membership you receive free use of the tools during community shop day, 10 percent off all used parts, and discounts on classes and workshops for a whole year. If you are not able to work on your own bike, the ReCyclery can offer you the services of Shop manager Kris Day and their other licensed bike mechanics. A safety check costs $35, tune ups range from $60 -$90, and a complete overhaul is $140. Hugs, their sign proudly states, are free. A wide variety and selection of used and refurbished parts are also available along with new helmets, bike racks and other accessories. May is bike month and the ReCyclery is running a number of events to celebrate. Here’s the schedule: • Dedication of the new Blue Heron School Biker Shelter, May 1. • Bikeathon for bike shelters: May 2 to 6. • Dust off your bike day: May 2. • Bike to school day: May 6. • Bike to work week: May 11 to 15. • Bike to work Day: May 15. • Rhody Parade: May 16. • The ReCyclery birthday celebration: May 30th All bicyclists are welcome to join the staff, supports and volunteers of the ReCyclery in the annual Rhody parade. The Jefferson County ReCyclery is located at 1925 Blaine Street Suite #500, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
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Call the shop on 360643-1755 or visit the website at ptrecyclery. org. For general inquiries and volunteering opportunities contact Aliina Lahti on info@ ptrecyclery.org. After leaving the ReCyclery the Visitor Center volunteers went on to find out more about two of Port Townsend’s Motels. The Port Townsend Inn is the only accommodation in the city to offer an indoor pool making it a popular choice for families. Owner, Joanne Sung, showed a group of volunteers from the Visitor information Center a selection of rooms including their second floor suite that has a walk in changing area and an in-room jacuzzi with views of the water. New carpets, mattresses and an exterior paint job have all given the Inn a new lease of life. Prices vary by the type of room with prices starting at $89 in the off season and $99 during busy travel months. All rooms are non-smoking and pets are welcome in the ground floor rooms for a fee of $15 per pet. The Port Townsend Inn is located at 2020 Washington Street. Contact the front desk on (360) 385-2211. The Aladdin Inn was the final stop of the day for the volunteers who were shown a number of rooms by staff member Marissa Bagwell. The interior of each room is decorated in a contemporary and bright style. All rooms include a refrigerator, microwave and Continued on Page 5
Visitor Center Volunteer, Fay, gets to grips with some of the tools in the ReCyclery’s community shop.
Visitor Center Volunteers took a tour of the ReCyclery to learn more about what it offers to residents and visitors.
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*New loan requests only. Single family owner-occupied homes only. 80% loan to value; subject to current appraisal from a Kitsap Bank approved appraiser. 5 year balloon with loan payment amortization not to exceed 20 years. Must have auto charge to Kitsap Bank deposit account. Other limitations may apply. Limited time only. **On all loans over $50,000.
Owner, Joanne Sung, poses with VIC volunteers after showing them the rooms at the Port Townsend Inn.
Tour: Special rates available Continued from Page 4 coffee maker. Laundry facilities for guests are also available. The Aladdin is a good option for long-term stays with stays of more than five nights costing $65 plus tax per night. The Aladdin also offers discounts for the military, large groups and per diem rates for government business. A special 20 percent discount is offered to festival organizers when booking rooms, a fact that is sure to make them popular as we move into the busy festival season. The Aladdin has two ADA accessible rooms, three smoking rooms and pets are allowed in select first floor rooms for a fee of $10 per pet, per stay. The Aladdin Inn is located at 2333 Washington Street. Contact the front desk on (800) 281-3747 or (360)
385-3747 to make a reservation. Lorna Mann is the manager of the Visitor information Center
If you would like the VIC volunteers to visit your business contact her on 360-385-2722 or info@jeffcountychamber. org.
Business builders • Port Townsend Paper Co. • Food Co-op • Gold Star Marine An example of one of the rooms at the Aladdin Inn.
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Biz Buzz Intro to Podcasting
Hosting a podcast puts you directly in the ears of your target market. Learn how podcasts work and what it would take to launch your own podcast. Instructor: Jody Maberry. The class takes place at The CoLab, 237 Taylor St., 2nd Floor, Port Townsend on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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All events listed are free and are held at the library, located at 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, unless otherwise noted. For more information please see our website at jclibrary.info or call 360 385-6544.
Tech Tuesdays classes from 3 to 4 p.m. are followed each week by individual drop-in assistance with your devices and/or technology questions until 6 p.m. Bring your device or practice on laptops provided by the library. Tuesday, May 5, 3 to 4 p.m. How to Download Library eBooks. Discover the various titles of eBooks and eAudio books available through your library. Learn how to prepare your computer or device to enable downloading the titles you wish to read, and how to check-out and return the books you borrow. Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. Day Hiking the San Juans and
Briefly Gulf Islands with Craig Romano Learn about day hikes on the San Juan and Gulf Islands with award winning guidebook author Craig Romano. Drawing from his new release Day Hiking the San Juans and Gulf Islands (The Mountaineers Books), Craig will be spotlighting the best hiking destinations within the Salish Sea. Romano, author of over a dozen trail hiking books covering the Olympic Peninsula, North Cascades, Eastern Washington, Idaho, and the Columbia River Gorge, hiked nearly a thousand miles on 28 islands researching this book. Learn how he discovered trails on
undeveloped islands and trails to secluded beaches, bays and coves; trails on rugged coastal ledges and bluffs; and trails through magnificent old-growth forests that were old even when George Vancouver sailed into the Salish Sea. Tuesday, May 12, 3 to 4 p.m. Learn About Microsoft Office Excel Session 3. In this session we will build on the information presented in the Feb. 10 and March 10 Excel sessions. We will continue looking at formulas and formatting and also show how Excel can be used to create charts with your data. Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Great Decisions: Russia and the
Near Abroad with guest Galen Clark, Russian expert and linguist. Produced by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), Great Decisions is America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. This series is brought to the library from the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program (ALPs). Programs are held every Thursday evening through July 2 and are facilitated by Joyce Francis, PhD. Tuesday, May 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Social Media The focus of this class will be on a social media product TBD (Pinterest, Tumbler, etc). Please check our website calendar for specifics.
The following Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce events are scheduled in the month ahead. • Tuesday, May 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Ambassador Meeting at Pho Thao Vietnamese Cuisine, 2310 Washington Street, Port Townsend. • Tuesday, May 12 - 5:30 to 7 p.m. - After Hours Mixer at Fred Lewis Scout Cabin, 3075 Discovery Rd., Port Townsend. • Tuesday, May 19, 4 to 6:30 p.m. - Board of Directors Meeting at The CoLab, 237 Taylor St., 2nd fl. Port Townsend. • Thursday, May 28 - YPN Test Lab at The CoLab, 237 Taylor St., 2nd Fl. Port Townsend.
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Mixing with other YPs boosts confidence As a young entrepreneur, mother and soon to be wife, relocating to Port Townsend from Kirkland, I thought, was going to be a breath of fresh air, literally. In the midst of my enthusiasm for this new chapter, I did not take into consideration the challenges a “newcomer” would face as an Independent Sales and Marketing Consultant. Thus, I was thrilled when Teresa Verraes, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, asked me to attend a networking event hosted by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network and Peninsula Young Professionals Network. It was a confidence boost to know that Jefferson County values YPs, and I appreciate that Teresa saw something in me that at the time, I could not even see in myself. I admire Teresa’s ability to bring people together. She is the ultimate connector. On March 18, Teresa and her
amazing team of both YPN and Chamber members, as well as a handful of others, boarded a bus to the event. The excitement was evident, and we were all were eager to get to know and collaborate with one another. The most inspiring part about this initial experience was engaging with such a diverse group of Jefferson County YP’s who were more about community enrichment and less about personal gain. That is the moment I knew I found where I belonged. Once the event started, the dynamic blend of the Jefferson and Clallam Counties YPN members broke the ice for many, and I found I was not alone in being a “newcomer.” The atmosphere was open and made it easy to communicate within small or large groups. I had the opportunity to speak with other like-minded professionals who had encountered similar
Chamber contacts CHAMBER STAFF Executive Director Teresa Verraes director@jeffcountychamber.org Event Coordinator Laura Brackenridge admin@jeffcountychamber.org 385-7869 VIC Manager Lorna Mann info@jeffcountychamber.org (360) 385-2722 EXECUTIVE BOARD President Amanda Funaro NW Maritime Center
President Elect Jordan Eades Hope Roofing Past President Dominic Svornich Kitsap Bank Vice President Outreach Heather Bailey Jefferson Healthcare Vice President Membership Karen Ridings Gold Star Marine Vice President Records Austin Henry Altas Technologies
obstacles I had faced during my transition. Hearing their stories has encouraged me to reach for different opportunities I may not have recognized otherwise. Attending the Young Professions Network (YPN) event at 7 Cedars Casino perpetuated within me a new level of engagement and passion for Jefferson County, and has allowed me to walk away with more confidence in my new town. I can see that our rural area has many of the opportunities I experienced while living in a larger city. I am excited to share this experience, and with a newfound sense of place, I am confident that I can be a strong promoter for the YPN.
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Vice President Finance Will O’Donnell Jefferson County Farmer’s Markets DIRECTORS
Chamber Young Professionals pile into a bus for a trip to 7 Cedars Casion to meet with other Young Professionals from Clallam County.
Rob Story Chimacum Corner Farmstand
Karen Best Coldwell Banker Best Homes
Rob Birman Centrum
Advertising Catherine Brewer cbrewer@ptleader.com Jen Clark jclark@ptleader.com Jeff Noedel jnoedel@ptleader.com The Leader 360-385-2900
Katherine Baril Small Business Consultant
Rebecca Benjamin North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Kris Nelson Sirens, Alchemy
Adam Burns Ferino’s Pizzeria
Susan Windle Resort at Port Ludlow
Casey Gribble The Local 101
Jennefer Wood Maestrale
Karen Ridings Gold Star Marine
Le Hornbeck AA Tax Service
David Faber Faber Feinson, PLLC
Shelli Cates Edward Jones
The content of this publication is prepared by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for its members. We welcome submissions. Send articles and photos to director@ jeffcountychamber.org or mail to 440 12th St. Port Townsend, WA 98368.
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Bill Range has over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in behavioral health. He graduated in 1983 from James Madison University with a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Counseling. For over 30 years he has directed or supervised treatment programs in Michigan, Washington, New Zealand and Hawaii. Throughout his career he has been a leader in innovative treatment programming including family and community based counseling for youth. He was in private practice from 2007 to 2010 in Port Townsend. He closed his practice in 2010 to accept the position of Regional Director of Kauai Programs for Parents And Children Together. He has recently returned to Port Townsend and he has recently reopened his practice. He is currently providing
psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. His counseling philosophy is existential and his treatment techniques are pragmatic. While not all inclusive, they include: systemic, narrative, cognitive behavioral and behavioral principles. He is currently particularly interested in the psycho social issues confronting boys and men across the lifespan. Bill joined the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce in order to network with other business owners and to reconnect with the greater community of Port Townsend. His office is located in the Park Place building downtown Port Townsend. The address is: 914 Washington St., Suite 7. To make an appointment call 360-912-4741.
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We are Zach and Rebecca Dougherty, owners of Olympic Blu Trailer Rents. We moved to Kitsap County about 10 years ago and have fallen in love with the beauty and pace of the Olympic Peninsula. Travel trailers are a great way to spend a holiday by providing the conveniences and comforts of home while being submersed in the environment of your choice. Our trailers are fully loaded with gas range/ oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, toilet, shower, A/C and cable TV! Our trailers have been rented for various purposes: camping, family reunions, weddings, hobby/trade
conventions and fairs, home remodels, hosting out of town guests, etc. We really enjoy meeting the people that rent our trailers and hearing about their own travel destinations. We are also happy to dispense advice about our favorite attractions in the area. We joined the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to gain exposure for our new business. While these trailers can go anywhere, we would love to keep them local and within the parks and recreational areas of the Olympic Peninsula. We still have space available at Fort Worden during the Acoustic Blues festival in August- - but it will not last! Trailers can be delivered within a certain radius or you can tow yourself with the proper vehicle equipment and specifications. Please visit our website for prices and rental information. Give us a call and let us help plan your next adventure! For more information visit olympiblutrailerrents.com, call 360.627.7557 or email zach@olympicblutrailerrents.com.