By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Olympia Commission is looking for a few residents to serve on the port’s Citizens Advisory Committee, a volunteer group of nine to 13 people who meet every month to assist and lend guidance to commissioners on projects and programs. The committee was formed in 1994.
Interested Thurston County residents must submit their application by Nov. 3.
Applicants will be chosen based on “community and economic development activities; volunteer, board or committee experience; work experience; experience or knowledge of the port; and reasons for serving,” according to the port.
Applications will be reviewed by the Port Commission President, Executive Director and the Chair of the Citizen Advisory Committee. Recommendations to the commission are expected to be made in mid-December.
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofolympia to apply. For more information, visit http://www.portolympia.com/90 or call 360-528-8014.
Showing posts with label Port of Olympia Commission. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Port of Olympia Commission. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Port of Olympia Supporting Community Projects
By Karen Robes Meeks
Two projects recently received support from the Port of Olympia Commission, namely the Senior Services of South Sound community kitchen feasibility study and the Lacey MakerSpace.
The commission sanctioned $19,000 toward a community kitchen feasibility study in partnership with Washington State University, Thurston Economic Development Council and Senior Services of South Sound. This project will look at the feasibility and develop a business plan for a community kitchen where all Senior Services meals can be prepared.
The commission also approved $15,000 toward equipment and other expenses for the Lacey MakerSpace project, in partnering with Thurston EDC, Saint Martin’s University and City of Lacey.
“The Lacey MakerSpace will be a community center that will contain industrial quality equipment, access for local businesses to equipment, and technology and fabricators,” according to the port, adding that the project will provide training on computers and equipment, and nurture collaboration among those with similar interests.
Two projects recently received support from the Port of Olympia Commission, namely the Senior Services of South Sound community kitchen feasibility study and the Lacey MakerSpace.
The commission sanctioned $19,000 toward a community kitchen feasibility study in partnership with Washington State University, Thurston Economic Development Council and Senior Services of South Sound. This project will look at the feasibility and develop a business plan for a community kitchen where all Senior Services meals can be prepared.
The commission also approved $15,000 toward equipment and other expenses for the Lacey MakerSpace project, in partnering with Thurston EDC, Saint Martin’s University and City of Lacey.
“The Lacey MakerSpace will be a community center that will contain industrial quality equipment, access for local businesses to equipment, and technology and fabricators,” according to the port, adding that the project will provide training on computers and equipment, and nurture collaboration among those with similar interests.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Olympia CEO Finalists
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Olympia Commission is expected to choose an executive director on Dec. 21. The commission will interview the finalists in executive session before announcing its decision in public session later that afternoon.
From a pool of 37 candidates, the port whittled it down to three finalists: Sam Gibboney, who served as the Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend; Geir-Eilif Kalhagen, who was Director of Northern California and Pacific Northwest for Metro Ports in Long Beach, California; and Dan Stahl, COO of the Port of Longview.
The chosen candidate will replace Ed Galligan, who served 12 years before resigning.
Airport director Rudy Rudolph is serving as port interim executive director while the commission conducts its search for new leadership.
The Port of Olympia Commission is expected to choose an executive director on Dec. 21. The commission will interview the finalists in executive session before announcing its decision in public session later that afternoon.
From a pool of 37 candidates, the port whittled it down to three finalists: Sam Gibboney, who served as the Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend; Geir-Eilif Kalhagen, who was Director of Northern California and Pacific Northwest for Metro Ports in Long Beach, California; and Dan Stahl, COO of the Port of Longview.
The chosen candidate will replace Ed Galligan, who served 12 years before resigning.
Airport director Rudy Rudolph is serving as port interim executive director while the commission conducts its search for new leadership.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Port of Olympia Seeks Citizen Volunteers
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Olympia Commission is looking for residents who wish to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee.
The group is comprised of nine to 13 volunteers who gather monthly to provide recommendations to the Port Commission. Members may be asked to participate, in collaboration with staff, in various port programs and projects.
Applicants must live in Thurston County. Factors such as work, volunteer, board or committee experience, knowledge of the port and reasons for serving will be considered. Application must be received by Nov. 5.
Interviews will be conducted by the Port Commission President, the Interim Executive Director and the Chair of the committee. Recommendations will be forwarded to the commission in mid-December.
Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofolympia for more information.
The Port of Olympia Commission is looking for residents who wish to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee.
The group is comprised of nine to 13 volunteers who gather monthly to provide recommendations to the Port Commission. Members may be asked to participate, in collaboration with staff, in various port programs and projects.
Applicants must live in Thurston County. Factors such as work, volunteer, board or committee experience, knowledge of the port and reasons for serving will be considered. Application must be received by Nov. 5.
Interviews will be conducted by the Port Commission President, the Interim Executive Director and the Chair of the committee. Recommendations will be forwarded to the commission in mid-December.
Visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofolympia for more information.
Friday, January 26, 2018
New Olympia Citizen Advisors
By Karen Robes Meeks
Earlier this month, the Port of Olympia Commission welcomed four new members to the Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) and voted to raise the number of members from 12 to 13. Cameron Wilson, Deborah Pattin, Juqita (Gigi) McClure and Meren Gadman join current committee members Jim Broman, Greg Bucove, Judy Hoefling, Greg Johnson, Travis Matheson, Peter Overton, Jerry Wilkins, Richard Wolf and Thom Woodruff.
“I am impressed by the number of motivated and qualified members of our community willing to step forward as we study critical issues and opportunities, and chart the future of our community port,” Port Commissioner Joe Downing said. “I expect the port to have a very successful year, given the contributions from our excellent staff, engaged POCAC volunteers and renewed alignment with shared community goals,” he added.
Formed in 1994, the committee meets monthly to discuss and act on commission assignments and may be asked to take part in port programs and projects. Previous projects included the Dock Report, Public Participation Report, Port Cargoes Report, Port Renaming, Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Update, NewMarket Industrial Campus Development Alternatives Study, Commission Redistricting, Marine Fuel Dock Public Participation, Small Cities Program Report, and Naming Convention and Protocols.
Earlier this month, the Port of Olympia Commission welcomed four new members to the Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee (POCAC) and voted to raise the number of members from 12 to 13. Cameron Wilson, Deborah Pattin, Juqita (Gigi) McClure and Meren Gadman join current committee members Jim Broman, Greg Bucove, Judy Hoefling, Greg Johnson, Travis Matheson, Peter Overton, Jerry Wilkins, Richard Wolf and Thom Woodruff.
“I am impressed by the number of motivated and qualified members of our community willing to step forward as we study critical issues and opportunities, and chart the future of our community port,” Port Commissioner Joe Downing said. “I expect the port to have a very successful year, given the contributions from our excellent staff, engaged POCAC volunteers and renewed alignment with shared community goals,” he added.
Formed in 1994, the committee meets monthly to discuss and act on commission assignments and may be asked to take part in port programs and projects. Previous projects included the Dock Report, Public Participation Report, Port Cargoes Report, Port Renaming, Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Update, NewMarket Industrial Campus Development Alternatives Study, Commission Redistricting, Marine Fuel Dock Public Participation, Small Cities Program Report, and Naming Convention and Protocols.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Olympia Citizens Sought for Advisory Committee
By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Olympia Commission is in search of residents for its Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee. Formed in 1994, the committee of nine to 12 residents will be tasked with addressing assignments that come from the commission, as well as take part in port programs and projects.
Applicants will be interviewed by the port commission president, the executive director and the committee chair, all of whom will recommend appointments to the commission in mid-December.
Candidates will be selected based on their community and economic development activities, their volunteer, board or committee experience, work experience, as well as their experience or knowledge of the port, in addition to their reasons for serving.
Application deadline is Nov. 13.
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofolympia for more.
The Port of Olympia Commission is in search of residents for its Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee. Formed in 1994, the committee of nine to 12 residents will be tasked with addressing assignments that come from the commission, as well as take part in port programs and projects.
Applicants will be interviewed by the port commission president, the executive director and the committee chair, all of whom will recommend appointments to the commission in mid-December.
Candidates will be selected based on their community and economic development activities, their volunteer, board or committee experience, work experience, as well as their experience or knowledge of the port, in addition to their reasons for serving.
Application deadline is Nov. 13.
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofolympia for more.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Olympia Port Commissioner Resigns
By Mark Edward Nero
Port of Olympia Commission Vice President Sue Gunn is leaving
the board at the end of the month due to health reasons.
“I regret to inform you that I have decided to resign from
my position on the commission effective April 1, to allow myself the time I
need to heal from recent heart surgery and associated complications,” she wrote
in a March 13 letter distributed to port officials and local media.
Gunn, 66, underwent surgery Dec. 18 and has missed several
Commission meetings since last November. Commissioner Bill McGregor has been
publicly vocal about the issue because Gunn represents a third of the
three-person commission, and her extended absence has resulted in a bare
quorum.
“There has been considerable pressure on me from the port,
and from one of the commissioners, to return rapidly, which is not conducive to
the extensive healing needed,” she wrote, referencing McGregor. “It’s necessary
to take the time required to recover from this complex medical event.”
The two remaining commissioners, McGregor and Board
President George Barner, will either choose a replacement for Gunn within 90
days of the effective date of her resignation, or if they cannot agree, the
vote would go to the County Commission, which would have until Sept. 28 to make
a choice.
Port of Olympia commissioners are chosen via district-wide
vote. Gunn currently represents District 3, which includes west Olympia,
Tumwater and South Thurston County. Her seat is up for election again this fall,
and if whoever is appointed to serve out the remainder of Gunn’s time wishes to
seek a full term, they’d have to run in the general election later in the year.
