Peninsula
The Peninsula Section of the Washington Chapter of the APA was formed in 1993 and includes the area covered by Clallam, Jefferson, Mason and Kitsap Counties.
The purpose of the Section is to:
- Perform as a section of the Chapter pursuant to Chapter Bylaws;
- Provide members local/regional expression of APA purposes and objectives;
- Provide a local/regional vehicle for APA members involvement in the affairs of the APA;
- Advance the art and science of planning;
- Encourage the exchange of planning information and experience;
- Generally function as a professional planners organization; and
- Coordinate and cooperate with governmental entities, allied professions, other planning/environmentally concerned groups.
The Benefits to members include:
- Communication with other Section planners to stay abreast of current events and activities throughout the Section;
- Training and education related to topics of interest to the Planning professional;
- Communication and information related to the Chapter’s legislative initiatives; briefing on recent Hearing Board and Court decisions;
- Staying current on AICP credit requirements by sponsoring training and courses that earn AICP credits, and
- Of course, socially interacting with our peers is also a welcome benefit of the quarterly meetings.
The Section Bylaws were updated in 2006.
New Items
The Executive Committee may decide to amend the Bylaws and create a distinct EC post for the PDO. There is also interest from the Chapter to have each Section provide a Legislative Liaison to participate in activities of the Chapter's Legislative Committee. If anyone has any questions, comments, concerns or ideas, please feel free to contact any member of the Executive Committee. Email links are provided below.
Peninsula Planners Forums
The Peninsula Section helps coordinate quarterly Planners Forums along with the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED). Generally, meetings are held the third Thursday every quarter. The content of the Forums will include items of interest pertinent to the host area. For example, if the Forum is in Port Angeles, the agenda will include activities and field visits that are informative about the community planning goings-on in the Port Angeles area.
Winter Forum
Thursday, January 19, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bainbridge Island
City Council Chambers
(More 2012 Quarterly Forums to be scheduled)
For information, contact Janet Rogerson:
Senior Planner—Growth Management Services
Department of Commerce
P.O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
(360) 725-3047
janet.rogerson@commerce.wa.gov
The County Representatives for each member county of the Peninsula Section will help plan the Forums with CTED. If you have ideas for the Forums or wish to assist with logistics, please contact the County Representative associated with each Forum (email links under Executive Committee below) and/or Janet Rogerson of CTED.
Annual Conference
The WA-APA Peninsula Section's Annual Conference for 2012 has yet to be scheduled. It will likely be held in conjunction with one of the quarterly Planners Forums listed above. Check back here for updates and registration information.
Executive Committee
The Peninsula Section Executive Committee organizes section activities, such as quarterly Planners Forums and the Annual Conference, and the President serves as a liaison to the WA-APA Board. The 2011 Executive Committee members are as follows:
| President | James Weaver | City of Port Orchard jweaver@cityofportorchard.us |
|---|---|---|
| President - Elect | Jim Rogers | Kitsap County jrogers@co.kitsap.wa.us |
| Secretary | Suzanne Wassmer | City of Port Townsend swassmer@cityofpt.us |
| Treasurer | Jeff Smith | Kitsap County jnsmith@co.kitsap.wa.us |
| Kitsap County Rep. | Doug McIntyre | City of Bremerton Doug.McIntyre@ci.bremerton.wa.us |
| Clallam County Rep. | Steve Gray | Clallam County SGRAY@co.clallam.wa.us |
| Mason County Rep. | Steve Goins | City of Shelton sgoins@ci.shelton.wa.us |
| Jefferson County Rep. | Stacie Hoskins | Jefferson County shoskins@co.jefferson.wa.us |
Meetings
The Executive Committee generally holds meetings in association with the quarterly Planners Forums. Announcements for additional meetings will be posted here. All are welcome to attend. The Executive Committee is continually planning future activities. Your input is appreciated either at meetings or by email to President James Weaver.
Click here for a link to Minutes from the April 21, 2011, July 21, 2011 and October 13, 2011 meetings.
Elections
If you have any questions about the challenge and satisfaction of serving on the Executive Committee, please contact any member of the Executive Committee for insight.