S.T.A.R.R. and Sumner/Bonney Lake Communities for Families Coalition
15th Annual Community Summit
March 27, 2008
5:00 to 8:30 PM
Calvary Community Church in Sumner
“Believe in Tomorrow,
Invest in Today!”
You are cordially invited to join your neighbors, local business owners, youth representing local schools and leaders from church, civic and community organizations to examine topics of importance to the health of our community! The Summit will feature focus groups as well as dinner and opportunities to discuss issues important to our students and their families. Bob Ecklund, President & CEO of the Tacoma-Pierce County YMCA, is the featured keynote speaker. Prior to the Summit, a Town Hall meeting to discuss "Reducing Underage Drinking" will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Registration
There is NO CHARGE for the Town Hall Meeting or the Community Summit. Pre-registration is required. Interpreter services and daycare are also available
with advance notice.
Community Summit Printable Brochure 
Please send your registration
via e-mail, mail, or fax by March 21, 2008
STARR Project Sumner School District
1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253.891.6066
Fax: 253.891.6092
e-mail: sunnie_curtis@sumner.wednet.edu
Schedule of Events
Pre-Summit Event:
Town Hall Meeting
Protecting Our Youth: A Town Hall Meeting to Keep Youth Alcohol-Free
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Anyone wanting to prevent underage drinking is invited to this important meeting and discussion about ways underage drinking harms our young people and communities. Learn about the responsibilities adults must accept to limit marketing of alcohol to our kids. You’ll also hear evidence that our youth are actively working to reach their peers with positive messages promoting healthy lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. You won’t want to miss this event!
Agency Displays
4:00 – 8:00pm
Community Summit Forum, Dinner and Awards
5:00 – 8:00pm
Forum topics include:
- Class of 2008: Meaningful HS Diplomas
- Bonney Lake: Downtown Core Planning
- City of Sumner: What’s New in the City?
- How Could We Have a YMCA?
- Bridging the Digital Divide Between Youth & Adults
- Youth Health Trends and Resources
Summit Keynote Address
“Believe in Tomorrow, Invest in Today!" Bob Ecklund, CEO, YMCA Tacoma-Pierce County
Bob Ecklund will inspire each of us to become stronger leaders – wherever we may be living, learning or working – by renewing our commitment to serving others while aspiring toward excellence in our roles. Bob joined the YMCA of Tacoma-Pierce County as President and CEO in March of 2004. Since his arrival, his transformational leadership has been instrumental in doubling the YMCA’s membership from 37,000 to over 77,000 members!
He has dedicated his career to the YMCA and has been a part of the national YMCA organization for 31 years. Bob has played a number of key roles in large YMCA associations. including service as the Chief Operating Officer for the Kansas City YMCA before coming to Pierce County. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Social Welfare and Business. Bob believes in continuous learning and applying progressive principle to the mission of building stronger communities.
Bob lives in Gig Harbor with his wife of 25 years, Judy. They have two daughters, Alyson and Erika. In his free time, Bob enjoys golfing, reading and, of course, his workouts at the Y.
Wall of Fame
As a special tribute to those serving our nation, at home and abroad, we are creating a Wall of Fame that will list the names of individuals in the Armed Forces, AmeriCorps or Vista Volunteer programs. If you would like to honor a qualifying member, please list their name on your registration form in the space provided.
- Driving Directions to Calvary Community Church, 15116 Gary Street, Sumner
Eastbound Hwy 410
Take the second Sumner Exit (Valley Avenue)
Turn Left onto Valley Avenue
Proceed on Valley Avenue to Gary Street
Turn Right onto Gary Street
Westbound Hwy 410
Take the second Sumner Exit (Valley Avenue)
Turn Right at the light onto Valley
Turn Right onto Gary Street
Sponsored by member organizations of the Communities for Families Coalition, with financial and in-kind support from Sumner School District STARR Project, Title IV Safe & Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Grant, Calvary Community Church, City of Sumner, Lake Tapps Community Church and, many community agencies and volunteers!
Community Impact and Unsung Hero Awards
A message from Marilee Hill Anderson ...
It's time to nominate those special folks who have served our children, youth and families for the annual 'Community Impact / Unsung Hero' awards. Those who are selected for this recognition will receive a trophy and restaurant gift certificate, to be presented at our March 27 Communities For Families annual summit.
As the name implies, we are seeking to honor individuals who have contributed to the health and well-being of our community - and who often aren't recognized for their efforts. Most who receive this award give time and talent on an unpaid basis - but we also closely review nominations of those wonderful staff members who go way 'above and beyond' the call of duty in serving our students.
It's a busy time of year and I know we're weary...but I promise you - if you take a few minutes to nominate someone deserving of recognition - YOUR day will be better! Some of the most incredible nominations we've received have come from you. Each nomination will be reviewed by a panel of civic leaders...so even if your person doesn't receive an award, their contributions will be noted. We will also recognize all nominees by displaying their names at our Summit event.
All the instructions you need are on the nomination form, due back to us by Monday, March 3rd. Kathy Henken is coordinating this project for our Communities For Families Coalition. Forms may be emailed directly to her (see instructions on the nomination form) - or - returned to our office.
Community Impact / Unsung Hero Nomination Form |
