2016 Mid-Year Report

AME1 (First Class Petty Officer) Laura Swenson spoke about
the many factors that lead her to join the Navy. She shared
stories about her adventures traveling the world and how
being in the Navy has helped her grow as a person.
Club members are introduced to as
many quality options as possible,
putting them in a position to match
their natural talents and passions to
a career that will best serve them and
their community.
Colin Bean is a Registered Nurse at Skagit Valley Hospital
in the Progressive and Critical Care Unit. He told the teens
about his journey in school from Skagit Valley College to
Western Washington University, and finally, to the Denver
School of Nursing. He explained that moments on the job can
be very difficult, yet even more so, rewarding.
Officer Katie Wilson of the Sedro-Woolley Police Department
talked about the challenges and rewards that come with being
a law enforcement officer. She also shared what led her
to choose to become a police officer and then showed off
some of the tools of the trade. Despite repeated requests,
none of the teens were tazed.
In August, teens from all Club locations in Skagit County will
be combining to embark on a major college tour. They will
depart Monday, August 15th, and over the next five days,
visit Central Washington University, Perry Technical Institute,
Boise State University, Eastern Idaho Technical College,
Montana State University, the University of Montana, and
finally, Eastern Washington University. The wide range of
student population sizes, settings, and specialties, will provide
participants with a deeper understanding of the choices
available to them for post-secondary education, including
non-traditional pathways of study.
Club members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County are
introduced to as many quality options as possible, putting
them in a position to match their natural talents and passions
to a career that will best serve them and their community. All
of these facets of the CareerLaunch program are designed to
open the eyes of youth and generate excitement about their
future possibilities, giving them an added advantage when
choosing their own career path. •••
Thank you Sponsors cont.
Ris Insurance Services
Cap Sante Inn
• Table Sponsors $500
Curt Oppel - John L. Scott
Anacortes Community Health Council
Anacortes Police Department
Barrett Financial – Community Giving Project
The Walk In Clinic at Island Hospital
Alice Bohnker Insurance
John L. Scott
Re/Max
Representative Jeff Morris
2016 KEYS FOR KIDS:
• Grand Piano Title Sponsor $8,800
Tesoro Corp
• Table Sponsors $1000
Cascade Natural Gas
Columbia Bank
IMAC General Construction
Reese Alexandria Homes LLC
• Major Chord Sponsor $500
Edward Jones
Foothills Toyota
Hampton Inn
Heritage Bank
2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT:
• Title Sponsor $5000
Blade Chevrolet
• Dinner Sponsor $3000
Judd & Black Appliance
• Lunch Sponsor $2500
Bayside Specialties
• Contest Sponsor $1000
Heritage Bank
Mike Gubrud – Farmers Insurance
Skagit Transportation
Swinomish Casino
• Snack Cart Sponsor $750
CPI Plumbing/SaviBank
Barrett Financial – Community Giving Project
• Hole Sponsor $750
ServiceMaster
Wells Fargo
• Green/Tee Sponsor $400
Central Moving & Storage
Conover Insurance
Cook Road Shell
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