Advisory Council members serve as a critical community champion of Metro Parks Tacoma.
Board Advisory Councils
Members share their gifts in service to our mission by providing our organization with their professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections to local or national resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance.
Council members serve in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to staff and the Board of Park Commissioners. This may include reviewing studies to assess community needs and making recommendations on topics such as policies, budget, programming, operations, etc. Members may also represent their programs to the larger community in garnering support and recognition.
- Appointed by the Board of Park Commissioners
- May serve up to two consecutive three-year terms
- Board Resolution & Charter (09/14/09)
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(253) 305-1065
Advisory Council Information
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Active Lifestyles & Community Wellness
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This group addresses adult sports and fitness, swimming and aquatic programs, youth programming, specialized recreation and other programs, facilities and services.
Members
Meagan Kula (Chair), J. Preston Childs, Will Niemann-Ross (Secretary), Marian Bowers, Darren Campbell, Monique Dubose, Ron Harpel, Garry Lindsay, Michael Loomis, David Olson, J. Preston-Childs, Noah Struthers, Janet Whaley
Members
4th Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Headquarters Main Conference Room
4702 S. 19th St.- Board Liaison – Tim Reid, (253) 565-7854
- Director Liaison –
- Staff Liaison – Joey Furuto, (253) 305-1051
- Staff Liaison – Mary Tuttle, (253) 471-0500
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Current Agenda
Minutes
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Business & Responsive Agency
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This group addresses business planning, financial sustainability,
revenue development and quality assurance activities.Members
 Jen Drake, Noreen Plum, Zachary Christin, Elizabeth Pebley, Blake Smith, Doug Andreasson, Diana Phibbs, Tammy Pilon, Akeem Davis, Nary PungMeetings
2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 am
Headquarters Main Conference Room
4702 S. 19th St.- Board Liaison – Jessie K. Baines Jr., (253) 305-1091
- Director Liaison – Shon Sylvia, (253) 305-1072
- Staff Liaison – Erwin Vidalion, (360) 970-9482
- Staff Liaison – Julie Wilfong, (253) 305-1040
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Minutes
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Arts & Heritage
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This group addresses historic preservation, special events and arts programming.
Members
Andrea Michelbach (Chair), Britt Board (Vice-Chair), Peter Stanley(Co-Secretary), Silong Chhun (Co-Secretary), Katy Evans, Carol Goforth, and Maria Pascualy
Meetings
3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 pm
Headquarters Planning Conference Room
4702 S. 19th St.- Board Liaison – Andrea Smith (253) 305-1091
- Director Liaison – Shon Sylvia, (253) 305-1072
- Staff Liaison – Claire Keller-Scholz, (253) 305-1003
- Staff Liaison – Mary Tuttle, (253) 305-1022
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Nature & Environment
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This group addresses environmental education, marine and shoreline
issues, open space, garden management and our neighborhood,
community and regional parks.Members
Jessica Stone (Chair), Anthea Aasen, Liz Collins, Brett Johnson, Pamela Ketzner, Jennifer Stebbings,
Meetings
2nd Thursday, 6 pm
Headquarters Board Room
4702 S. 19th St.- Board Liaison – Erik Hanberg, (253) 305-1091
- Director Liaison – Marina Becker, (253) 305-1024
- Staff Liaison – Mary Anderson, (253) 305-1007
- Staff Liaison – Michele Cardinaux, (253) 305-1014
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Minutes