September Lunch Program Listings
09/17 sCHOOL bOARD cANDIDATES pOS. 3
09/24 PORT LEVY …. PRO AND CON
Service Above Self
09/10 Raina Baker, Executive Director
Camp Beausite Northwest
“Camp Beausite was the recipient of our
2016 auction Fund-a-Cause and a 2019
grant of $5,500 for a new outdoor dining
area roof. Let’s get out there and see
what our contributions have
accomplished! Bring a sack lunch. Club
will provide beverages and dessert.”
09/03 pORT COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Deborah Stinson brings over thirty years of management
and technology experience in a variety of sectors. She
successfully managed million-dollar budgets and large and
diverse teams as well as complex computer networks.
Deborah was honored to receive the 2011 Jefferson County
Heart of Service Award for the positive community impact of
her volunteer work in emergency preparedness, facilitation
of residents’ investment in small business, and through her
leadership role in Local 20/20. She has been member of
Port Townsend City Council since 2012 and Mayor since
2016.
A lifelong Washingtonian, Pam Petranek is running for Port
Commissioner, “To support the strength and vitality of our
maritime trades, our shared maritime heritage, our
environment, and living wage jobs for this and future
generations - and to ensure that our Port facilities remain
accessible to the residents of Jefferson County.”
Pam can rebuild trust in Port leadership. She supports
updated, straightforward, transparent financial reporting.
She wants the commission to make spending and
management decisions based on accurate facts.
jIM sHERWOOD
Born in Detroit Michigan, raised in Saint Petersburg Florida.
Enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduation from
high school served one tour of duty in Vietnam and
honorably discharged in 1975.
Relocated to Washington State to continue my college
education, dual major in Business Administration and
Computer Science.
Early career as a Logistics Engineer developing warehouse
and distribution centers for national and international
companies such as Thorne-EMI, Pepsi and vaccine
distribution for Washington State Department of Health.
Transitioned to electronic sales as national sales manager
for Electronic Resourcing Inc. and northwest regional
manager for X-10 specializing in CCTV and security
products
I've been a Port Townsend resident for 34 years and a small
business owner/manager of Budding Earth Landscape for 30
years. I raised all four of my kids here. I believe in
community service. I am currently a Port Townsend Planning
Commissioner, serving 10 years to date with 4.5 years as
Chair, Vice Chair or Interim Chair. I served 6 years on Port
Townsend Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and 5 years
as Community Representative for Port Townsend School
District Hiring Committees. I am a current KPTZ board
member and have served 19 years with the Port Townsend
Film Festival with12 years as Operations Manager; and 30
years of passionate involvement on
community/neighborhood local activist groups. I was even a
volunteer firefighter in Bodega Bay CA 1979-1983.
dOUG rOSS
Doug Ross for PTSD School Board
Doug Ross and his family moved to Port
Townsend 15 years ago after a year-long tour
of the country, hunting for the "best" place
to live. Doug quickly found a passion to serve
the community, (click here for more)
Doctor Sherwood served two terms on the
Port Townsend School Board included two
years as Board President and Chair of the
Superintendent search committee. he time on
the board included many hours of continuing
education (click here for more)
Melinda Bryden
presenting the “con” side of the issue
Bill Putney
presenting the “Pro” side of the issue
September Lunch Program Listings
Service Above Self
09/03 pORT COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Deborah Stinson brings over thirty years of management
and technology experience in a variety of sectors. She
successfully managed million-dollar budgets and large and
diverse teams as well as complex computer networks.
Deborah was honored to receive the 2011 Jefferson County
Heart of Service Award for the positive community impact of
her volunteer work in emergency preparedness, facilitation
of residents’ investment in small business, and through her
leadership role in Local 20/20. She has been member of
Port Townsend City Council since 2012 and Mayor since
2016.
A lifelong Washingtonian, Pam Petranek is running for Port
Commissioner, “To support the strength and vitality of our
maritime trades, our shared maritime heritage, our
environment, and living wage jobs for this and future
generations - and to ensure that our Port facilities remain
accessible to the residents of Jefferson County.”
Pam can rebuild trust in Port leadership. She supports
updated, straightforward, transparent financial reporting.
She wants the commission to make spending and
management decisions based on accurate facts.
Born in Detroit Michigan, raised in Saint Petersburg Florida.
Enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduation from
high school served one tour of duty in Vietnam and
honorably discharged in 1975.
Relocated to Washington State to continue my college
education, dual major in Business Administration and
Computer Science.
Early career as a Logistics Engineer developing warehouse
and distribution centers for national and international
companies such as Thorne-EMI, Pepsi and vaccine
distribution for Washington State Department of Health.
Transitioned to electronic sales as national sales manager
for Electronic Resourcing Inc. and northwest regional
manager for X-10 specializing in CCTV and security
products
I've been a Port Townsend resident for 34 years and a small
business owner/manager of Budding Earth Landscape for 30
years. I raised all four of my kids here. I believe in
community service. I am currently a Port Townsend Planning
Commissioner, serving 10 years to date with 4.5 years as
Chair, Vice Chair or Interim Chair. I served 6 years on Port
Townsend Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and 5 years
as Community Representative for Port Townsend School
District Hiring Committees. I am a current KPTZ board
member and have served 19 years with the Port Townsend
Film Festival with12 years as Operations Manager; and 30
years of passionate involvement on
community/neighborhood local activist groups. I was even a
volunteer firefighter in Bodega Bay CA 1979-1983.
09/10 Raina Baker, Executive Director
Camp Beausite Northwest
“Camp Beausite was the recipient of our
2016 auction Fund-a-Cause and a 2019
grant of $5,500 for a new outdoor dining
area roof. Let’s get out there and see
what our contributions have
accomplished! Bring a sack lunch. Club
will provide beverages and dessert.”
09/17 sCHOOL bOARD cANDIDATES pOS. 3
jIM sHERWOOD
dOUG rOSS
Doug Ross for PTSD School Board
Doug Ross and his family moved to Port
Townsend 15 years ago after a year-long tour
of the country, hunting for the "best" place
to live. Doug quickly found a passion to serve
the community, (click here for more)
Doctor Sherwood served two terms on the
Port Townsend School Board included two
years as Board President and Chair of the
Superintendent search committee. he time on
the board included many hours of continuing
education (click here for more)
09/24 PORT LEVY …. PRO AND CON
Melinda Bryden
presenting the “con” side of the issue
Bill Putney
presenting the “Pro” side of the issue
September Lunch Program Listings
Service Above Self
09/03 pORT COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Deborah Stinson brings over thirty years of management
and technology experience in a variety of sectors. She
successfully managed million-dollar budgets and large and
diverse teams as well as complex computer networks.
Deborah was honored to receive the 2011 Jefferson County
Heart of Service Award for the positive community impact of
her volunteer work in emergency preparedness, facilitation
of residents’ investment in small business, and through her
leadership role in Local 20/20. She has been member of
Port Townsend City Council since 2012 and Mayor since
2016.
A lifelong Washingtonian, Pam Petranek is running for Port
Commissioner, “To support the strength and vitality of our
maritime trades, our shared maritime heritage, our
environment, and living wage jobs for this and future
generations - and to ensure that our Port facilities remain
accessible to the residents of Jefferson County.”
Pam can rebuild trust in Port leadership. She supports
updated, straightforward, transparent financial reporting.
She wants the commission to make spending and
management decisions based on accurate facts.
Born in Detroit Michigan, raised in Saint Petersburg Florida.
Enlisted in the United States Navy upon graduation from
high school served one tour of duty in Vietnam and
honorably discharged in 1975.
Relocated to Washington State to continue my college
education, dual major in Business Administration and
Computer Science.
Early career as a Logistics Engineer developing warehouse
and distribution centers for national and international
companies such as Thorne-EMI, Pepsi and vaccine
distribution for Washington State Department of Health.
Transitioned to electronic sales as national sales manager
for Electronic Resourcing Inc. and northwest regional
manager for X-10 specializing in CCTV and security
products
I've been a Port Townsend resident for 34 years and a small
business owner/manager of Budding Earth Landscape for 30
years. I raised all four of my kids here. I believe in
community service. I am currently a Port Townsend Planning
Commissioner, serving 10 years to date with 4.5 years as
Chair, Vice Chair or Interim Chair. I served 6 years on Port
Townsend Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and 5 years
as Community Representative for Port Townsend School
District Hiring Committees. I am a current KPTZ board
member and have served 19 years with the Port Townsend
Film Festival with12 years as Operations Manager; and 30
years of passionate involvement on
community/neighborhood local activist groups. I was even a
volunteer firefighter in Bodega Bay CA 1979-1983.
09/10 Raina Baker, Executive Director
Camp Beausite Northwest
“Camp Beausite was the recipient of our
2016 auction Fund-a-Cause and a 2019
grant of $5,500 for a new outdoor dining
area roof. Let’s get out there and see
what our contributions have
accomplished! Bring a sack lunch. Club
will provide beverages and dessert.”
09/17 sCHOOL bOARD cANDIDATES pOS. 3
jIM sHERWOOD
dOUG rOSS
Doug Ross for PTSD School Board
Doug Ross and his family moved to Port
Townsend 15 years ago after a year-long tour
of the country, hunting for the "best" place
to live. Doug quickly found a passion to serve
the community, (click here for more)
Doctor Sherwood served two terms on the
Port Townsend School Board included two
years as Board President and Chair of the
Superintendent search committee. he time on
the board included many hours of continuing
education (click here for more)
09/24 PORT LEVY …. PRO AND CON
presenting the “con” side of the issue
presenting the “Pro” side of the issue
