BOARD ADVISORY COUNCILS:

Citizen advisory council members provide valuable input on Metro Parks Tacoma programs and facilities. They assess community needs and desires on such topics as policies, budgets, programming, operations and future needs, and then make recommendations to staff members and the Board of Park Commissioners.

• Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners
• May serve up to two consecutive three-year terms
• Board Resolution & Charter (09/14/09)
• Advisory Council Notebook

HOW TO APPLY

• Application
• Return completed application to:
  Metro Parks Tacoma
  Attn: Office of Community Development
  4702 S. 19th St.
  Tacoma, WA  98405

 QUESTIONS?

• Email or call (253) 305-1068

	ACTIVE LIFESTYLES & COMMUNITY WELLNESS Group addresses adult sports and fitness, swimming and aquatic programs, youth programming, specialized recreation and other programs, facilities and services. Members - Michael Lafreniere (chair), Lynnette Buffington, Sydnee Knox, Brian Looper, Jane Moore, Bill Privett, Emily Russell, Steve Wells, Jennifer Wynkoop Meetings - 4th Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm; Headquarters Main Conference Room (4702 S. 19th St.) / Agenda / Minutes (03/28/13; 02/28/13; 01/24/13; 12/20/12; 11/29/12; 10/25/12) / Work Plan Board Liaison - Erik Hanberg (253) 305-1091 Director Liaison - Shon Sylvia (253) 305-1072 Staff Liaison - Jose Gorospe (253) 312-9254
	BUSINESS & RESPONSIVE AGENCY Group addresses business planning, financial sustainability, revenue development and quality assurance activities. Members - Peter Kram (chair), Scott Bauer, Aaron Blaisdell, Mauneen Collins, Jen Drake, Heather Moss, Thomas Smith, Jay Stewart, Butch Trail, Addy Tseng Meetings - 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 am; Headquarters Main Conference Room (4702 S. 19th St.) / Agenda (5/14/13) / Minutes (4/9/13; 3/12/13; 2/12/13; 12/11/12; 11/13/12; 10/09/12; 09/12/12) / Work Plan Board Liaison - Larry Dahl (253) 305-1091 Director Liaison - Wayne Williams (253) 305-1065 Staff Liaison - Brett Freshwaters (253) 305-1081
	CULTURE & HERITAGE Group addresses historic preservation, special events and arts programming. Members - Jennifer Weddermann (chair), Kathleen Casper, Phil Chang, Dick Dorsett, Angela Jossy, Janie Morris, Kristen Murphy Meetings - 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 pm; Headquarters Planning Conference Room (4702 S. 19th St.) / Agenda 05/15/13 / Minutes (04/17/13; 03/20/13; 01/16/13; 12/12/12; 09/19/12; 08/15/12) / Work Plan Board Liaison - Tim Reid (253) 565-7854 Director Liaison - Shon Sylvia (253) 305-1072 Staff Liaison - Tareena Joubert (253) 305-1073
	NATURE & ENVIRONMENT Group addresses environmental education, marine and shoreline issues, open space, garden management and our neighborhood, community and regional parks. Members - Ryen Godwin (chair), Jeff Barney, Ryan Dicks, Su Dowie, Chelsea Garrow, Scott Hansen, Joey Henderson, Terry Larson, Michael Marchetti, Bill Rehe, Liz Satterthwaite, David Shingeck, Theresa Turpin Meetings - 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm; Headquarters Board Room (4702 S. 19th St.) / Agenda 05/09/13) / Minutes (03/14/13 - cancelled; 02/14/13 & Ruston Way Tree Management Program;01/09/13; 11/08/12 & Work Plan Discussion Paper & Natural Area Characteristics Discussion Paper & Budget Summary Handout Study from 10/29/12;10/11/12, 09/06/12; 08/09/12 - no meeting) / Work Plan Board Liaison - Andrea Smith (253) 305-1091 Director Liaison - Steve Knauer (253) 305-1051 Staff Liaison - Joe Brady (253) 305-1014

CITIZEN COMMITTEES:

MEADOW PARK GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE Group addresses community orientated golf, 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2015, community programs and events, environmental programs and projects, business planning and financial sustainability issues. Members - Tony Bubenas, Lee Gault, Larry Hagg, Keith Johnson, Kelly Miles Meetings - quarterly - Feb. 15, May 16, Jul. 18, Oct. 17 in 1012, 3:00 pm; Meadow Park Golf Course (7108 Lakewood Dr. W.) / Agenda / Minutes / Work Plan Staff Liaison - Chris Goodman (253) 473-3033 Application Return completed application to: Meadow Park Golf Course Attn: Chris Goodman 7108 Lakewood Dr. W. Tacoma, WA  98422 Questions? email or call (253) 473-3033

OUTREACH NETWORKS:

Networks are groups of representatives who are able to bring forth key interests and perspectives so all segments of the community are included in planning efforts. Network members are not appointed to any committee; they are informed when public input opportunities exist that would benefit from involvement of our diverse citizenship.

• Established Networks:
  - African American Interests
  - Disability & Accessibility Interests
  - Faith-Based Organization Interests
  - Latino Advocacy Interests
  - Military Advocacy Interests (Heroes to Hometown Coalition)
  - Older Adult & Senior Interests
  - Southeast Asian Interests
  - Youth & Family Advocacy Interests
• Contact the Community Development Office
  Roxanne Miles: (253) 305-1068