Board Resolution & Charter (09/14/09)
Memo About Restructure (09/04/09)
Advisory Council Notebook (10/13/09)
For more information about Board Advisory Council volunteer service, email us at info@tacomaparks.com, download an application (PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher) or call our council liaison at (253) 305-1068.
Return completed applications to:
Office of Community Development
Metro Parks Tacoma
4702 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Board Advisory Council Agendas & Minutes
Send your Board Advisory Council's agendas and minutes to shereet@tacomaparks.com to have them posted to this page. Agendas should be sent in advance of your next scheduled meeting. Final minutes should be sent once approved by your council.
Board Advisory Councils & Citizen Committees
Citizens 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.
| Board Advisory Councils |
Active Lifestyles & Community Wellness Advisory Council: will address adult sports and fitness, swimming and aquatic programs, youth programming, specialized recreation and other programs, facilities and services in the Metro Parks Tacoma inventory which promote active lifestyles and community wellness.
• Members:
• Chair:
• Meeting Time/Frequency:
• Location: Metro Parks' headquarters (4702 S 19th St.), main conference room
• Board Liaison: Aaron Pointer, (253) 761-0490
• Department Director: Shon Sylvia, (253) 305-1072
• Staff Liaison: Jose Gorospe, (253) 312-9254
• Agenda - Established Sept. 2009
• Minutes -
• Work Plan -
Business & Responsive Agency Advisory Council: will address business planning, financial sustainability, revenue development and quality assurance activities of the organization.
• Members: Scott Bauer, Matt Dmytryszyn, Artis Grant Jr., Grant Hosford, Peter Kram, Alex Martinac, Mike McLeod, Heather Moss, Jay Stewart
• Chair: Matt Dmytryszyn
• Meeting Time/Frequency: 1st Thursday, 7:30-9 am
• Location: Metro Parks' headquarters (4702 S 19th St.), main conference room
• Board Liaison: Larry Dahl, (253) 305-1091
• Department Director: Wayne Williams, (253) 305-1065
• Staff Liaison: Brett Freshwaters, (253) 305-1081
• Agenda -
• Minutes - September 17, 2009 (10/01/09 meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum)
• Work Plan - 2009
Culture & Heritage Advisory Council: will address historic preservation, special events, arts programming, and other programs, facilities and services in the Metro Parks Tacoma inventory which celebrate our heritage, culture, and community living.
• Members: Phil Chang, Jerry Ramsey, Jennifer Weddermann-Hay, Amanda Westbrooke
• Chair:
• Meeting Time/Frequency:
• Location: Metro Parks' headquarters (4702 S 19th St.), main conference room
• Board Liaison: Tim Reid, (253) 565-7854
• Department Director: Shon Sylvia, (253) 305-1072
• Staff Liaison: Tareena Joubert, (253) 305-1073
• Agenda -
• Minutes -
• Work Plan -
Nature & Environment Advisory Council: will address environmental education, marine and shoreline issues, open space, garden management and our neighborhood, community and regional parks in the Metro Parks Tacoma inventory which foster an appreciation of our natural world and role as environmental stewards.
• Members: Jeff Barney, Su Dowie, Frank Erickson, Scott Hansen, Terry Larson, Michael Marchetti, Mike McLeod, Theresa Turpin
• Chair:
• Meeting Time/Frequency:
• Location: Metro Parks' headquarters (4702 S 19th St.), main conference room
• Board Liaison: Ryan Mello, (253) 861-8356
• Department Director: Steve Knauer, (253) 305-1051
• Staff Liaison: John Garner, (253) 591-6439
• Agenda - Established Sept. 2009
• Minutes -
• Work Plan -
| Citizen Committees |
• Members: Bill Combs, Mark LaRiviere, Michael McLeod, Goerge Thornhill
• Chair:
• Meeting Time/Frequency: 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm
• Location: Metro Parks Tacoma Headquarters building, 4702 S 19th St.
• Staff Contact:
Meadow Park Golf Stewards: Advise on the development, continuation and promotion of golf course activities. Appraise existing and future needs for programs, facilities and services, and recommend plans to meet the needs.
• Members: Jean Achiziger, Peter Bailey, Doug Baldwin, Tony Bubenas, Carol Echert, Dick Ferguson, Pat Freeberg, Eric Miltner
• Chair: Peter Bailey
• Meeting Time/Frequency: 3rd Tuesday every other month, 3 p.m.
• Location: Meadow Park Golf Course (7108 Lakewood Dr. W)
• Staff Contact: Chris Goodman, 253.591.5329, chrisg@tacomaparks.com
Northwest Youth Sports Alliance (NYSA) Advisory Board: Advise and support the organized, scheduled activities of the sports and aquatic program by identifying community needs and resources. Aid in a city-wide design to meet program outcomes. Facilitate venues that support the program.
• Members: Frank Carroll, Jasmyn Jefferson, Kevin Kalal, Jennifer Kubista, Steven Liptrap, Dr. Greg Plancich, Dave Portalski, Joe Svoboda, Tim Waer
• Chair: Kevin Kalal
• Meeting Time/Frequency: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. (note: no meeting in August)
• Location: Metro Parks' headquarters (4702 S 19th St.), recreation conference room
• Staff Contact: Colby Wilson, 253.305.1074 & Jim Biles, 253.305.1038
Last Updated: Nov 20, 2009 10:17 AM