Leadership Skagit

Class of 2016

Leading the Way In Quality Care

Congratulations to our Leadership Skagit alumni: Richard Delaney, Matt Nolan, Jessica Samora, Brittany Crabb, Steve Shultz, Barb Jensen, Skagit Regional Health is teaming up with Cascade Christopher Schaffner, and Kelly Bradford.

Valley Hospital and Clinics to provide excellent health We commend you for your dedication and care in north Snohomish County.

We bring you a And commitment to educational opportunities. unified health care system, tending to your family’s we thank you for bringing your professionalism health care needs through all ages.

A continuum of care to Skagit Regional Health, each and every day, inproviding one system,quality just for care you. to the communities we serve.

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Celebrating the Leadership Skagit Class of 2016!

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t is truly rewarding to celebrate the Leadership Skagit Class of 2016. We are proud of your accomplishments and commitment to serving our community. Your dedication and energy are evidence that community leadership is alive and thriving in Skagit County!

Thank you to Leadership Skagit’s founding partners, the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County, Skagit Valley College and Washington State University Extension, for their vision to build a strong foundation of leaders. In addition, we are grateful to the individuals and businesses who give generously of their time, funding and in-kind donations and to the forward-thinking companies and organizations that support their employees’ participation. With their investment, the program’s success continues to grow.

Over 350 Leadership Skagit graduates now make a difference throughout our communities. Through their service, they provide stewardship to agencies like United Way of Skagit County, the YMCA, Community Action of Skagit County and many more. Graduates continue to advance their professional careers, pursue elective office and increase their service on boards, commissions and task forces.

As a result, Leadership Skagit is an ongoing, powerful resource for Skagit County and its communities.

Members of the 13th graduating class, your role in this exciting work is just beginning. We look forward to your future achievements as community leaders.

Kelley Moldstad President, EDASC Foundation/ Leadership Skagit Board of Directors

Kathryn Bennett, Director Leadership Skagit

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Table of Contents President and Director’s Letter.................3 Leadership Skagit Class of 2016................5 Leadership on a Mission........................6-9 Developing Leaders Today......................10

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Leadership Skagit Class Andrea Bachman Wetland Resources, Inc. Kelly Bradford Skagit Valley Hospital/Skagit Regional Health Rebecca Carroll Law Office of Rebecca Carroll Wendy Fauver Port of Anacortes Mary Fine Skagit Bank John Gischer North Coast Credit Union Beverly Harrington Skagit Auto Licensing Tara Havard Tesoro Refining and Marketing Amanda Hubik Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Christi Kinney City of Burlington Melissa Kirk Puget Sound Energy Germaine Kornegay Sedro-Woolley City Council Justin Krupa Volunteers of America Veronica Lopez Brigid Collins Support Center Jorge Manzanera Skagit Mediation Andy Mayer Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Beth Meenaghan Viva Farms Sue Mondello Total Home Services Amy Muia New Earth Recovery leadershipskagit.org

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Lynn Murphy Puget Sound Energy Steve Omdal Port of Skagit Isabela Ordonez Community Action of Skagit County Mindy Otterstedt Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County Duby Petit Skagit Publishing Rosalinda Sanchez Compass Health

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2016 Carla Schipper Unique Romance Travel Michelle Stahl Shell Puget Sound Refinery Philip Steffen City of Anacortes Allen Stockbridge Kulshan Commercial Investment Real Estate James Walker Shell Puget Sound Refinery Lene Watson Skagit Regional Health

Proudly Fueling Life in the Pacific Northwest

On behalf of the fourteen Leadership Skagit alumni associated with the Shell Puget Sound Refinery, and the entire Shell family, congratulations to the Leadership Skagit graduating class of 2016.

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Leadership On A Mission!

The Leadership Skagit Class of 2016 Bringing a sense of adventure to leadership, class members look out from Skagit Valley Hospital’s rooftop helipad.

Leadership Skagit is a

Learning about community needs as a Leadership Skagit Participant…

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The Leadership Skagit Program is a partnership of the Economic leadership development program Development Alliance of Skagit on a mission. That mission is to County Foundation, Skagit strengthen and transform our local Valley College and Washington communities by developing an State University-Extension. As a ongoing resource of community past winner of the Governor’s minded leaders.

Leadership Award, and membership The first class was launched in in the WSU Extension “Hall of 2004 and set the bar high with Champions,” Leadership Skagit is no dedication, energy and innovation stranger to recognition. Considered as the expected hallmarks of by many as an innovative example Leadership Skagit graduates. By June of an alumni-driven program, it of 2016, over 350 graduates will be gains attention at the Association blending a heightened commitment of Leadership Program’s bi-annual to community service with the conferences and has been asked to advancement of their professional share its curriculum with programs careers. as distant as Australia. leadershipskagit.org

So, how does the magic happen?

It starts by breaking down the barriers between sectors, backgrounds, professions, age and experience. The program brings together individuals from industry, business, education, non-profit and government. With participants from Conway to Burlington, SedroWoolley to Anacortes, its goal is to ensure that emerging leaders have the training and contacts necessary to step into community leadership positions. It also provides opportunities for current leaders from the private, public and non-

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Elena Roppel, LS’12, of Homeplace Burlington, discusses the challenges of dementia care with Jim Walker and Justin Krupa

profit sectors to sharpen and share their skills.

Each year Leadership Skagit selects up to 35 current and emerging leaders from throughout Skagit

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important to the future of our region.

The 31 participants will graduate in June of 2016, bringing the total number of program graduates since inception to over 350 individuals.

The leadership journey Class member Mary Fine, of Skagit Bank‌ Up close and personal with the topic of law and justice

Current and emerging leaders make up the Leadership Skagit Class of 2016. Like the classes before County to participate in its intensive them, they began their journey in September and are working 9-month training program. The their way through the program’s program combines leadership intensive 9-month training, gaining skill development with in-depth a comprehensive understanding of information on a number of topics

the issues facing Skagit County, the resources available to address these issues, and the opportunities for leadership involvement. The results are increased civic engagement and a deep understanding of our community challenges and potential.

The opportunity to make an impact now Committed to putting their knowhow and skills to work, each participant becomes part of a small team, dedicating themselves to create, organize and complete a service project with one goal; provide a lasting benefit to the community. They also practice their own leadership skill development including communication skills, teamwork, conflict resolution, and motivating groups to achieve a goal.

Connecting with a network of leaders

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The Class of 2016 is connected to an extensive network of Leadership Skagit alumni who are taking increasingly responsible positions throughout the county, serving on boards, commissions and advisory groups and in elected office.

Demonstrating that community leadership is alive and thriving in Skagit County, graduates are serving as leaders across a broad spectrum, from the boards of United Way of Skagit County to Hospice of the Northwest Foundation to the task force of Envision Skagit 2060 to the advisory role of the Community Tesoro Citizens Group.

Add to that their election to offices such as County Commissioner, City

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Council member, County Sheriff, County Auditor and school board positions and you can see the impact. Without a doubt, these motivated citizens are fulfilling the program’s mission to provide lasting benefit and stewardship to our county and communities. “I’ve lived in Sedro-Woolley for more than 30 years, but Leadership Skagit re-introduced me to the rich and diverse community called Skagit County. More importantly, I walked away knowing the Leadership Skagit alumni were making a difference in their profession and in our world. I cherish the friendships I formed in Leadership Skagit,” states Lisa Janicki, Leadership Skagit Class of 2005 and Skagit County Commissioner.

Leadership Skagit is a win-win opportunity Leadership Skagit is a win-win opportunity for participants, business and the communities of Skagit County. The results are improved community leadership, increased civic engagement, respect and understanding of community diversity, and improved community dialogue.

As Cory Ertel, Leadership Skagit Class of 2010, Shell Puget Refinery states, “I value the friendships I made, the leadership skills I learned and the knowledge I acquired about the many opportunities and challenges facing our extraordinary county. Above all, I value that Leadership Skagit instilled in me leadershipskagit.org

Dressed to tour Trident Seafoods: Sue Mondello, Isabel Ordonez, Kelly Bradford, Christi Kinney and Carla Schipper

the desire to give back to my community.”

Class-members tour industry and corporations, get up close and

Sponsorships and Scholarships To become a sponsor of Leadership Skagit or to provide a scholarship for deserving emerging leaders, contact Kathryn Bennett, Director at 360.395.8727 or bennettrk@ comcast.net.

personal with law and justice, agriculture, non-profit services, the school system and innovative small businesses.

You want to be a part of this network!

Applications are available online at www.leadershipskagit.org. To enhance your leadership skills, explore Skagit County issues and raise your professional profile, contact Kathryn Bennett, Director at 360.395.8727 or bennettrk@comcast.net.

Congratulations

to the class of 2016.

Your leadership journey is just beginning.

Thank you to Team F.I.T. for the mother and child room you did for Friendship House. www.skagitfriendshiphouse.org Leadership Skagit 2016

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Developing Leaders Today to Shape Our Tomorrow Take Your Leadership Journey to the Next Level • Enhance Your Leadership Skills • Explore Skagit County Issues • Raise Your Professional Profile • Make an Impact Now • Continue Your Legacy of Leadership

The Mission of Leadership Skagit To strengthen and transform our communities by developing individual, business and community leadership that is informed, inclusive and connected through shared learning experiences.

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North Coast Credit Union is proud of our Leadership Skagit Graduates Terry Belcoe,

President & Chief Executive Officer Class of ‘07

Irene Millay,

Member Services Manager, Sedro-Woolley Branch Class of ‘08

2016 Team Coaches represent the public, private and non-profit sectors of Skagit County Peggy Stowe, LS’ 08, Stowes Shoes and Clothing; Dorothy Elsner, LS’15,WSU Extension; Michael Frazier, LS’13, Viva Farms; Chief Jackie Brunson, LS’13, Sherriff’s Department; Tina Tate, LS’15, Friendship House; Joe Thurmond, LS’12, Atkinson Dental

Marilyn Brink,

Executive VP and Chief Operations Officer Class of ‘09

Carol Anderson, VP of Marketing Class of ‘15

Curriculum Chair, Bob Shrumm, LS’06, and Facilitators Kevin Meenaghan, LS’14, and Kristen Keltz, LS’11

Congratulations Class of 2016!

John Gischer,

Member Services Manager, Mount Vernon Branch Class of ‘16

Each and every class is of course, The Best Class Ever!

Darrell & Stephanie Hooper (‘06)

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Leadership Skagit Alumni Class of 2004 Jon Aarstad Arden Ainley Bonnie Anderson Brad Barton Kathryn Bennett James Bishop II Laurel Browning Peggy Flynn Georgiann Dustin Brian Gentry Jerold Heller Jan Iverson Michael Killien Debra Lancaster Jean Leib Mary LouMeader Anita Ordonez Ellen Rak Dee Raudebaugh Kraig Rosencrantz Gary Rowe Daniel Stahl Barbara Strauss Rissa Warner Don Wick Carrie Youngquist Jeanne Youngquist

Class of 2005 Rebecca Bradley-Lowell Mindi Brock Dave Brookings LuAnne Burkhart Suzanne Butler Elizabeth Detillion Linda Duffield Ron Feld Steve Flude Millie Fosberg Lisa Geil Elizabeth Hoffman Lisa Janicki Leon John Russ Johnson

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Bruce Klewer Jennifer Larson Jodi Monroe Alan Muia Karen Parnell Katie Philbrick Karen Pitt Roger Ridgway Steve Schultz Kauleen Shelton Bill Short Alison Studley Peggy Taylor Mark Watkinson John White Sue Williamson Margie Wilson

Class of 2006 Jean Alden Michael Almvig Letty Alvarez-Gubitosi Michelle Dietz-Date Kent Egging Britta Eschete Glenna Finney Kendra Gentry-Decker May Haley Tawni Helms Stephen Hopley Stephanie Hooper Cathrin Hughes-Davies Travis Huisman Gary Lorenz William Malcomson Kevin McKeown Tina McNealey Jill Reid Andrew Rice Joyce Shoop Robert Shrumm Sue Stolpe Tamara Thomas Lin (Wm) Tucker Lyle Turner Nelia Viloria

Class of 2007 Mary Anstensen Janie Beasley Terry Belcoe Mavis Betz Tonya Bieche Debbie Blunt Neta Simpkins Cahill Joyce Cardinal Tina Davis Michelle Fry Amy George Allen Grenz Rena Guadagnoli Trisha Logue Elinor Nakis Doug Noblet Lou Petersen Elizabeth Risser Ryan Sakuma Josh Scott Sherri Stites Carole Straathof Andrea Vallee Amy Wilcox

Class of 2008 Linda Bishop Tony Cook Jeff Drayer Kirk Dunn Maureen Enegren Kristin Garcia Delilah George Kim Grams Danielle Martin Susan Hirst Kirk Johnson Sue Krienen Erin Long Jeremy McCullough Dale O’Brien Kristen Ohlson-Kiehn Glenn Sakuma Corin Schneider

David Scott Peggy Stowe Graeme Wilson Joan Youngquist Shegay Vanderpool Ed Zavala

Class of 2009 Barbara Atterberry Jody Ayon Kerri Cook Rod Dalseg Tracy Donovan Mary Ann Douglas Michael Fredland William Freitas Bill Henkel Tom Howard Nancy Rytand Barbara Jensen Ellen Johnson Marge Milnor Brian Nicol Theresa Nording Lou Ann Reed William Reichardt Karen Rose Keith Rubin Liz Stoddart DeWolfe Sally Straathof Sandy Swartos Stacie Watnie Becky Williams Rose Mary Wilson

Class of 2010 Janita Aalto Lennart Bentsen Cindy Bjorklund Stefanie Boyer Kate Bratches Paul Budrow Lynn Christofersen Debbie Connolly Camille Danon leadershipskagit.org

Leadership Skagit Alumni Guy Davidson Cory Ertel Linda Jones Kimberly Geariety Aldi Kllogjeri Kathy Larson Barbara Leander Irene Millay Issac Nelson Barbara Perusse Colleen Powell Regan Robertson Jill Rohrs Kari Russom Pamela Santangilo Scott Sutton Mike Trafton Tammi Wells Anthony Young

Class of 2011 Debbie Allen Kris Atkins Melissa Beaton Diane Bobko Deb Davis Bundy Richard Delaney Lindsey Dostart Cynthia Doussard Cynthia Eichner Kristen Ekstram Jennifer Fix Jessica Gigot Jim Gordon Pola Kelley Kristen Keltz Karen Kipling Susan Lange Ann Leason Parrish Miller Philip Prud’homme Julie Speck Tyler Steinman Joe Stewart Billie Stormont Becky Taft leadershipskagit.org

Nida Tautvydas Kelli Tolf Henry Van Larry West

Class of 2012 Becky Abel-Moore Josh Baldwin Annette Booth Marilyn Brink Julie Cowen Stephanie Hamilton Renee Majumdar David Malsed Marie Marchand Darcy Owings Martin Pedro Perez Leileah Petty Elena Roppel Jessica Samora Ryan Schols Sally Schroeder Quinn Slayton Jason Smolsnik Kara Stamback Lisa Swanberg Joe Thurmond Kim Walley Stacie Zinn Roberts

Class of 2013 Apryl Anderson Michelle Beach Tammy Belisle Felicia Boettger Carmen Anderson-Bruner Jackie Brunson Stephanie Calkins Tyler Claus Laura Fletcher Michael Frazier Jenny Goss Jessica Haag Bryan Harrison Christina Hansen

Linda Henley Eric Irelan K.C. Knudsen Eric Landon Brittany Litaker Mary Ellen Lykins Tammy Masalonis Mary McGoffin Karen Mills Marci Plank Tina Pullar Lisa Rumsey Melissa Self Patricia Slater Angie Strunk Paul Tinnon Lanny Ulrich Tiffany Urland Thomas Williams

Class of 2014 Megan Anderson Rose Brierley Troy Buechler Anne Clark Alice Collingwood Sean Cornett Bekki Cox Wende Dolstad Ellen Gamson Libby Grage Stephanie Harper Lynne Jordan Jennifer Kerkvliet Pitner Lisa Knowles Kevin Meenaghan Rod Merrell Jeff Paxson Jesus Robles Wendy J. Rohrbacher Dani Baird Russell Chris Schaffner Becky Schlaht Christopher Shainin Diane Smith Melissa Snodgrass-Wold

Rhonda Tingley Kelly Tuohig Carrie Wallace

Class of 2015 Carol Anderson Cameron Bigge Nate Biletnikoff Shanée Coachman Michelle Cook David Cope Pam Davis Dorothy Elsner Anthony Esposito Diane Fox Raymond Goda Kim Gray Natalie Hood Robin Hoover Roland King Troy Kunz Danielle Lothrop Marna McLatchy Carpenter Linda Wise Miller Amy Moe Caroline Nazareno Mathew Nolan Dan Peek Eric Petersen Jeniffier Provalenko Ken Rogers Holly Shannon ReBecca Shotton Roosevelt Smith, Jr. Rick Star Tina Tate Melody Young

Honorary Graduates Jim Duffield Laura Cailloux Jim Frey Maureen Harlan Pat Hammond Jennifer Korn-Leech

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TEAM: The Butterfly Effect Sue Mondello, Total Home Services; Andrea Bachman, Wetland Resources, Inc.; Coach Tina Tate, Friendship House; James Walker, Shell Puget Sound Refinery; Amy Muia, New Earth Recovery; Jorge Manzanera, Skagit Mediation

Coach: Tina Tate, Friendship House, LS’14

Community Partners: Concrete Farm To School (F2S), United General District 304, CHOP - Community Help Outreach Program

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he Butterfly Effect Team focused their talents and community resources to support the Farm to School (F2S) program. Concrete School District partnered with United General District 304 to launch a Farm to School program as a strategy to improve the nutrition of elementary school students and create access to healthy foods.

The Butterfly Effect Team members raised funds, designed, and installed raised garden beds for the Farm to School curriculum. Using these garden beds and donated seeds, students will learn how to plant, grow, and cook fresh produce that can also be used in the cafeteria to increase the nutritional value of the current school menu. The project involved fund raising presentations, meetings with the Concrete Fire Chief, and help from community farm partners and volunteers for construction of the gardens. This sustainable F2S project will serve as a pilot program for other school districts.

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Team: Lemonheads Philip Steffen, City of Anacortes; Kelly Bradford, Skagit Regional Health; Rebecca Carroll, Law Office of Rebecca Carroll; Carla Schipper, Unique Romance Travel; Rosalinda Sanchez, Compass Health; Coach Jackie Brunson

Coach: Jackie Brunson, Skagit County’s Sheriff’s Office, LS’13

Community Partner: Youthnet

Project: Launch Box

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fter months of dedication and hard work, TEAM LEMONHEADS has successfully completed our project by working with our community partner, Youthnet. Youthnet is a local nonprofit that provides different services to youth and their families.

The goal of Project Launch Box is to support the transitional youth who are exiting foster care and are in dire need of living supplies.

The Lemonheads solicited donations, raised funds to help with rebuilding a supply room filled with much needed essential material resources that will help youth to overcome various hardships, build a more independent and productive life, and to raise awareness about the wonderful work that Youthnet is already doing in our community.

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Team: Team FIT – Fellowship, Integrity, Togetherness Lene Watson, Skagit Regional Health; Lynn Murphy, Puget Sound Energy; Steve Omdal, Port of Skagit; Mindy Otterstedt, EDASC

Coach: Dorothy Elsner, WSU Extension, LS’15

Community Partner: Friendship House

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eam FIT partnered with the Friendship House to develop a mother and child reunion room. The goal of this unique space is to help create a nurturing and comfortable room that provides confidentiality and helps restore dignity for mothers and their children who have visitation opportunities while staying at the Friendship House. This project involved local fundraising, team bonding and a deep appreciation for the mission of the Friendship House.

Our Project goal was to repair and update the Friendship House creating a living environment which helps residents to overcome various hardships; to build independent and productive lives, and to raise awareness about Friendship House in the county. These remodeling projects included kitchens, floors, baths, furnishings, and landscaping. The outpouring from the community was overwhelming in time, money and support. The benefits to everyone and the team efforts provided sustainability for the new decade.

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Team Blue Diamonds sends A Big Thank You to our Donors for helping us Raise that Roof:

Team: Blue Diamonds Pictured: Kenny Holzemer (Growing Veterans), Tara Havard, Tesoro; Mary Fine, Skagit Bank; Melissa Kirk, PSE; Andy Mayer, Mount Vernon Chamber; Germaine Kornegay, Sedro-Woolley City Council; Isabela Ordonez, Community Action; Chris Wolf (Growing Veterans)

Coach: Michael Frazier, VIVA Farms, LS’13

Community Partner – Growing Veteran’s

Project: Raise That Roof

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ur team knew we wanted to make a difference in the lives of others but nothing touched our hearts until Mary mentioned the farm up on Starbird Road and Veterans. At that moment, we all knew there was no looking back. We partnered with Growing Veterans because our entire team has been touched by veterans. We wanted to give them something BIG back. At first, we raised funds to purchase a new commercial greenhouse for the Starbird farm. The greenhouse will provide a space for veterans to heal, build community, and grow delicious food together! Plus, optimize their current operation by eliminating transportation issues back and forth from the Lynden Farm.

Our team prides itself on doing a project right the first time. We knew this project was so much more than just a greenhouse. We needed to improve the grounds of the farm for disabled veterans so they too could engage in the richness of the Starbird farm. With the help of our in-kind donors we were able to upgrade the parking areas, roads, pathways, and the interior of the greenhouse at the farm with ADA compliant gravel AND build a solid foundation for the greenhouse, which will make an incredible difference in the lives of veterans for many years. leadershipskagit.org

American Legion Post 91 • Andy Mac is Love Burlington Lions Club • Draft Pics Bar & Grill Get Involved Now • Mount Vernon Noon Rotary Club Rebecca & Andrew Schlaht • Ruthie Powers Tara Havard • Terry Belcoe

Thank You So Much to our Raffle & Silent Auction Donors:

Sauk Mountain Pottery • Skagit River Brewery Thorne Metal Studios • Mark Van Pelt Christianson’s Nursery • Becky MacDonald Animal House Pet Grooming • Watermark Bookstore 6th Street Hair Company Leadership Skagit 2016 17

Team: TIGAKS Justin Krupa, Volunteers of America; John Gischer, North Coast Credit Union; Wendy Fauver, Port of Anacortes; Michelle Stahl, Shell Puget Sound Refinery; Beth Meenaghan, VIVA Farms; Beverly Harrington, Skagit Auto Licensing

Coach: Peggy Stowe, Stowe’s Shoes and Clothing, LS’08

Community Partner: The Children’s Museum of Skagit County

Project: “Ignite Your Mind”

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eam TIGAKS worked with the Children’s Museum of Skagit County to repurpose a retired fire engine that was graciously donated by Burlington FD, into a mobile education program. This opportunity for the Children of Skagit County is one where youth are presented with hands on educational experience.

Based in the STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), youth will enjoy an ever changing, community supported curriculum which focuses on “igniting” the mind of the youth. The Fire Engine can travel throughout Skagit County, from schools to festivals to farmers markets and beyond, teaching our children essential and fundamental principles of the STEAM core concepts, with the excitement of a fire engine as the medium.

We had multiple partners and sponsors to bring this project to fruition. Team TIGAKS and the Children’s Museum of Skagit County are pleased to present the “Ignite Your Mind” Fire Engine to the families of Skagit County.

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Team 3+1

Burlington-Edison Spaces for Success We would like to sincerely thank the people, businesses, and clubs who came together to support their community and our 2016 project.

Thank you for believing in us and in the students who will be the next generation of incredible community leaders!

Team: Team 3+1 Team members: Duby Petit, Skagit Publishing; Amanda Hubik, Anacortes Chamber; Allen Stockbridge, Kulshan Commercial Investment Real Estate; Veronica Lopez, Brigid Collins; Christi Kinney, City of Burlington

Coach: Joe Thurmond, Atkinson’s Dental, LS’12

Community Partner: Burlington Healthy Community Coalition

Project: Burlington-Edison Spaces Success

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eam 3+1 collaborated with Burlinton-Edison High School & Burlington-Edison North administration, students and staff to create community supported “spaces”. First, establishing a B-EHS “Community Closet” that has readily accessible clothing, school supplies, mental health resources, and toiletries for students in need.

Secondly, supporting the Counseling staff to increase their InvestED budget and educate the community about this resource that supports students fulfill key needs to feel successful in school.

Thirdly, conceiving a “Counseling Corner” which was installed inside B-E North facilities so that students and staff can have a safe and secure space to discuss sensitive subjects and foster trust and learning.

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Al Brown All About Hearing Argus Fund Atkinson Family Dentistry Bayside Specialties, Inc BECK (Burlington-Edison Education Coalition for Kids) Bonnie Killsholm Burlington Chamber of Commerce Burlington Mid-Day Rotary Burlington Police Officer Guild Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Club Cascade Natural Gas Columbia Bank Concrete Nor'West Dahl's Valley Electric Debbie Sanchez Decamp & Stradford Furniture Diane Bobko Doussard Financial Dreamchasers RV of Burlington Foothills Toyota Fred Meyer Frontier Building Supply Goodwill Heather Hernandez Hubadua Family Image360 Jerry Smith Kia Just Peachy Frozen Yogurt Kathy Jewell Kinney Family Kulshan Commercial Learned Commercial Lopez Family OASYS Inc Pacific WoodTech Corporation Pat Rimmer's Les Schwab Tire Center Petit Family Quantum Construction Rich Wesen Roger Knutzen SaviBank Sigrid Schumacher Skagit Bank Soroptomist International of Burlington Target Leadership Skagit 2016

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Leadership Skagit Sponsors 2016 The EDASC Foundation and Leadership Skagit Board of Directors, Volunteers and Staff are grateful to the following businesses, individuals and partner organizations for their generous support of the Leadership Skagit program

Program Partnership Support

Scholarship Support

Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon Rotary “Bonnie Anderson” Scholarship

Washington State University ~ Extension

Joan Penny and David Ryberg Scholarship

has been a proud supporter of Leadership Skagit.

Leadership Skagit Alumni “Pay It Forward” Scholarship

Financial Support Excellence in Leadership Sponsor Shell Puget Sound Refinery

Puget Sound Refinery

Visionary Leadership Sponsor Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Continued on pg. 22

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Developing Leaders Today to Shape Our Tomorrow

A Special Congratulations From: Kathryn Bennett Class of 2004

Jeremy McCullough Class of 2008

Becky Taft Class of 2011

Deb Davis Bundy Class of 2011

Brian Nicol Class of 2009

Tina Tate Class of 2015

Marna Carpenter Class of 2015

Doug Noblet Class of 2007

Rhonda Tingley Class of 2014

David Cope Class of 2015

Karen Pitt Class of 2005

Paul Tinnon Class of 2013

Mary Fine Class of 2016

Tina Pullar Class of 2013

Carrie Wallace Class of 2014

Michael Fredlund Class of 2009

Elena Roppel Class of 2012

Jeanne Youngquist Class of 2004

Aldi Kllogjeri Class of 2010

Tyler Steinman Class of 2011

Ed Zavala Class of 2008

Sherri Stites Class of 2007

Leadership Skagit Sponsors 2016 Inspiring Leadership Sponsors

Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company

“Be the Change” Donors

Cascade Natural Gas

Transpac Marinas, Inc

Kathryn Bennett, LS’04

Puget Sound Energy

US Bank

Richard Bennett

Skagit County

Spring “Leaders Create Leaders” Reception Sponsor

Pam Davis, LS’15

Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company Dreamchasers RV of Burlington

Leadership Challenge Sponsor United Way of Skagit County

Challenge Day Sponsors North Coast Credit Union Port of Anacortes Port of Skagit

Skagit Bank

Ron and Jan Wesen

“Pay It Forward” Alumni Event Sponsors

In Kind Support

Annette Booth, LS’12, Allstate - The Booth Insurance Agency Troy Kunz, LS’15 - Edward Jones Elena Roppel, LS’12 Homeplace Burlington Apryl Cuvelier, LS’13 Impressions Salon and Day Spa

SaviBank Shell Puget Sound Refinery Skagit Valley Hospital and Skagit Regional Health Swinomish Tribal Community 22

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“Lifelong Learning” Educational Seminar Sponsor Rick Bennett, Broker, Windermere Real Estate, Anacortes

Anacortes Community Theater Anacortes Brewery Bayside Specialties, Inc. Burlington Visitor Center/ Burlington Chamber of Commerce Dakota Creek Industries Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County Maureen Harlan and Jim Frey Duane Knapp ~ BrandStrategy, Inc. McIntyre Hall Museum of Northwest Art leadershipskagit.org

Leadership Skagit Sponsors 2016 Northwest Career and Technical Academy Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Port of Anacortes Puget Sound Energy Sakuma Farms Sandy Swartos, LS’09 Skagit Land Trust

Shell Puget Sound Refinery Skagit Public Utility District Skagit Publishing LLC Skagit Regional Health Skagit Valley College Skagit Valley Gardens

Swinomish Casino and Lodge Swinomish Tribal Community Treacy Levine Center Trident Seafoods Company WSU Extension

Skagit Valley Hospital

CongraTulaTions To The leaDershiP skagiT Class of 2016!

We celebrate all of the leaders in our business and the community.

Deb Davis Bundy stephanie harper Class of 2011 Class of 2014 Tina Pullar Class of 2013

Danielle lothrop Class of 2015

Paul Tinnon Class of 2013

Duby Petit Class of 2016

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We proudly CONGRATULATE our first graduate of the Leadership Skagit program, Tara J. Havard

Tara and the Blue Diamonds were able to accomplish a huge community project for Growing Veterans that will benefit the health and well-being of Veterans for many years.

Congratulations to the entire Leadership Skagit Class of 2016!