Tag: Lakewood United

‘Finding a cure for hearing loss’ topic at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

May 2, 2013 – “Finding the Cure for Hearing Loss” – Dr. Dave Cotant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clover Park Rotary, Past President (Ernie Heller – MC)
May 9, 2013 – Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival – Katie Bennett, International Festival Coordinator for Lakewood Sister Cities (Herb Stumpf – MC)
May 16, 2013 – Tacoma Rainiers: A Look at the Ballpark and the 2013 Season – Joe Corona, Corporate Sales Manager (John Huber – MC)
May 23, 2013 – “Reflecting Back on Seven Years as President of Clover Park Technical College” – John Walstrum, President (Steve Smith – MC)

WA Supreme Court topic of discussion at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | April 23, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

April 25, 2013 – The Washington State Supreme Court – Its History and Structure – Gerry Alexander, Retired Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (Don Daniels – MC)
May 2, 2013 – “Finding the Cure for Hearing Loss” – Dr. Dave Cotant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clover Park Rotary, Past President (Ernie Heller – MC)
May 9, 2013 – Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival – Katie Bennett, International Festival Coordinator for Lakewood Sister Cities (Herb Stumpf – MC)
May 16, 2013 – Tacoma Rainiers: A look at the Ballpark and the 2013 Season – Joe Corona, Corporate Sales Manager (John Huber – MC)

American Lake VA topic of Lakewood United meeting

Ben Sclair | April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

April 18, 2013 – “Information to Know as we Grow” – Julie Moorer, Education Coordinator for the American Lake VA Hospital Alzheimer’s Project and Bob Riler, Community Outreach and Education Specialist for the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Division (Pamela Maddess – MC)
April 25, 2013 – The Washington State Supreme Court – Its History and Structure – Gerry Alexander, Retired Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (Don Daniels – MC)
May 2, 2013 – “Finding the Cure for Hearing Loss” – Dr. Dave Cotant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clover Park Rotary, Past President (Ernie Heller – MC)
May 9, 2013 – Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival – Katie Bennett, International Festival Coordinator for Lakewood Sister Cities (Herb Stumpf – MC)

‘Fish the Lakewood’ at Lakewood United on Thursday

Ben Sclair | April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

April 11, 2013 – “Fish the Lakewood” – Jason Smith and Rich Eltrich, Present and Past Local Regional Biologists for the State Fish and Wildlife Department (Kris Kauffman – MC)
April 18, 2013 – “Information to Know as we Grow” – Julie Moorer, Education Coordinator for the American Lake VA Hospital Alzheimer’s Project and Bob Riler, Community Outreach and Education Specialist for the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Division (Pamela Maddess – MC)
April 25, 2013 –- The Washington State Supreme Court – Its History and Structure – Gerry Alexander, Retired Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (Don Daniels – MC)
May 2, 2013 – Finding the Cure for Hearing Loss” – Dr. Dave Cotant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clover Park Rotary, Past President (Ernie Heller – MC)

State of the City by Heidi Watcher at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | April 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

April 4, 2013 – State of the City Update – Heidi Wachter, Interim City Manager, City of Lakewood (Robin Rego – MC)
(Revised Due to Mike Carrell’s Health Issue) April 11, 2013 – “Fishing the Lakewood” – Jason Smith, Regional Biologist for the State Fish and Wildlife Department (Kris Kauffman – MC)
April 18, 2013 – “Information to Know as we Grow” – Julie Moorer, Education Coordinator for the American Lake VA Hospital Alzheimer’s Project and Bob Riler, Community Outreach and Education Specialist for the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Division (Pamela Maddess – MC)
April 25, 2013 –- The Washington State Supreme Court – Its History and Structure – Gerry Alexander, Retired Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (Don Daniels – MC)

Learn about area volcanoes at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | March 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

March 28, 2013 – Local Volcanoes – Carolyn Driedger, USGS Hydrologist and Outreach Director (Karen Lebeter – MC)
April 4, 2013 – State of the City Update – Heidi Wachter, Interim City Manager, City of Lakewood (Kris Kauffman – MC)
(Revised Due to Mike Carrell’s Health Issue) April 11, 2013 – “Fishing the Lakewood” – Jason Smith, Regional Biologist for the State Fish and Wildlife Department (Kris Kauffman – MC)
April 18, 2013 – “Information to Know as we Grow” – Julie Moorer, Education Coordinator for the American Lake VA Hospital Alzheimer’s Project and Bob Riler, Community Outreach and Education Specialist for the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Division (Pamela Maddess – MC)

Grave Concerns topic at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | March 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

March 21, 2013 – “No Longer Anonymous: Restoring Identity with Dignity” – Laurel Lemke, Chairperson, Graves Concerns Association and Becky Huber, President, Lakewood Historical Society (John Huber – MC)
March 28, 2013 – Local Volcanoes – Carolyn Driedger, USGS Hydrologist and Outreach Director (Karen Lebeter – MC)
April 4, 2013 – State of the City Update – Heidi Wachter, Interim City Manager, City of Lakewood (Kris Kauffman – MC)
April 11, 2013 – The Future of McNeil Island – Mike Carrell – Senator, 28th District (Jim Beaudoin – MC)

West Pierce Chief to address Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | March 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

March 14, 2013 – “The State of West Pierce Fire & Rescue” – Ken Sharp, Chief, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Steve Smith – MC)
March 21, 2013 – “No Longer Anonymous: Restoring Identity with Dignity” – Laurel Lemke, Chairperson, Graves Concerns Association and Becky Huber, President, Lakewood Historical Society (John Huber – MC)
March 28, 2013 – Local Volcanoes – Carolyn Driedger, USGS Hydrologist and Outreach Director (Karen Lebeter – MC)
April 4, 2013 – State of the City Update – Heidi Wachter, Interim City Manager, City of Lakewood (Kris Kauffman – MC)

Neiditz to reflect on 8-years as City Manager

Ben Sclair | March 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

March 7, 2013 – “Reflecting Back On Eight Years as Lakewood City Manager” - Andrew E. Neiditz, South Sound 911, Executive Director (Herb Stumpf – MC)
March 14, 2013 – “The State of West Pierce Fire & Rescue” – Ken Sharp, Chief, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Steve Smith – MC)
March 21, 2013 – “No Longer Anonymous: Restoring Identity with Dignity” – Laurel Lemke, Chairperson, Graves Concerns Association and Becky Huber, President, Tacoma Historical Society (John Huber – MC)
March 28, 2013 – Local Volcanoes – Carolyn Driedger, USGS Hydrologist and Outreach Director (Karen Lebeter – MC)

Inventor of Tee Ball to speak at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | February 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

February 28, 2013 – Inventor of Tee Ball – Dick Hassan (John Huber – MC)
March 7, 2013 – “Reflecting Back On Eight Years as Lakewood City Manager” - Andrew E. Neiditz, South Sound 911, Executive Director (Herb Stumpf – MC)
March 14, 2013 – “The State of West Pierce Fire & Rescue” – Ken Sharp, Chief, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Steve Smith – MC)
March 21, 2013 – “No Longer Anonymous: Restoring Identity with Dignity” – Laurel Lemke, Chairperson, Graves Concerns Association and Becky Huber, President, Tacoma Historical Society (John Huber – MC)

Denny Heck to speak at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | February 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

(7 – 8 AM) February 21, 2013 – “Planning for a Lakewood Arts Festival in 2014″ – Ernest Heller, Lakewood United Board Member and John Munn, Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse (Ernie Heller – MC)
(8.30 – 9.30 AM) February 21, 2013 – Consequences of Possible Sequestration for Lakewood – Denny Heck, US Congressman, 10th District (requested today by Congressman Heck)
February 28, 2013 – Inventor of Tee Ball – Dick Hassan (John Huber – MC)
March 7, 2013 – “Reflecting Back On Eight Years as Lakewood City Manager” - Andrew E. Neiditz, South Sound 911, Executive Director (Herb Stumpf – MC)
March 14, 2013 – “The State of West Pierce Fire & Rescue” – Ken Sharp, Chief, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Steve Smith – MC)

Munn, Heck a double feature at Lakewood United

Ben Sclair | February 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

(7 – 8 AM) February 21, 2013 – “Planning for a Lakewood Arts Festival in 2014″ – Ernest Heller, Lakewood United Board Member and John Munn, Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse (Ernie Heller – MC)
(8.30 – 9.30 AM) February 21, 2013 – Consequences of Possible Sequestration for Lakewood – Denny Heck, US Congressman, 10th District (requested today by Congressman Heck)
February 28, 2013 – Inventor of Tee Ball – Dick Hassan (John Huber – MC)
March 7, 2013 – “Reflecting Back On Eight Years as Lakewood City Manager” - Andrew E. Neiditz, South Sound 911, Executive Director (Herb Stumpf – MC)
March 14, 2013 – “The State of West Pierce Fire & Rescue” – Ken Sharp, Chief, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Steve Smith – MC)

Homeless Veteran Issues subject of Lakewood United meeting

Ben Sclair | February 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

February 14, 2013 – Homeless Veteran Issues – Rob Donaldson, Rainier American Legion Post Commander (Karen Lebeter – MC)
February 21, 2013 – “Planning for a Lakewood Arts Festival in 2014″ – Ernest Heller, Lakewood United Board Member and John Munn, Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse (Ernie Heller – MC)
February 28, 2013 – Inventor of Tee Ball – Dick Hassan (John Huber – MC)
March 7, 2013 – “Reflecting Back On Eight Years as Lakewood City Manager” - Andrew E. Neiditz (Herb Stumpf – MC)

‘Resolving Conflict’ subject of Lakewood United meeting, Feb. 7

Ben Sclair | February 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

February 7, 2013 – “Resolving Conflict – There is a Better Way” - Maralise Hood-Quan (Executive Director) and Dave Burgoyne (Board Member) for Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution (Kris Kauffman – MC)
February 14, 2013 – Homeless Veteran Issues – Rob Donaldson, Rainier American Legion Post Commander (Karen Lebeter – MC)
February 21, 2013 – “Planning for a Lakewood Arts Festival in 2014″ – Ernest Heller, Lakewood United Board Member and John Munn, Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse (Ernie Heller – MC)
February 28, 2013 – Inventor of Tee Ball – Dick Hassan (John Huber – MC)

Lakewood United upcoming speaker schedule

Ben Sclair | January 29, 2013 | 0 Comments

By Robin Rego, President

The Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:

January 31, 2013 – “How Community Mental Health is serving our Community” – Terri Card, New President and CEO of Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare (Evelyn Kelly – MC)
February 7, 2013 – “Resolving Conflict – There is a Better Way” - Maralise Hood-Quan (Executive Director) and Dave Burgoyne (Board Member) for Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution (Kris Kauffman – MC)
February 14, 2013 – Homeless Veteran Issues – Rob Donaldson, Rainier American Legion Post Commander (Karen Lebeter – MC)
February 21, 2013 – “Planning for a Lakewood Arts Festival in 2014″ – Ernest Heller, Lakewood United Board Member and John Munn, Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse (Ernie Heller – MC)