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October 2019 News & Views

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A Message from the Director

Pines is off to a slow start, but we will make up time. We found that the power for the Meeting House, the bathrooms, and the Chapel are fed from the Pines main panel. We had to run temporary power from the pole to these areas. The parking area behind the new building is cleared and other minor things have been started. We had a great meeting with Kitsap County. We are going to be a pilot project to see how they can make the approval process faster. That should help with inspection scheduling, etc. I will update the Friends of Seabeck area of Facebook as things really start to roll. They will go fast when they start. Don’t forget the Grand Opening on May 17th!

We are becoming quite the little artist enclave lately. Fred and his crew are busy installing 20 Haiku plaques on posts around the property. These beautiful poems, cast in metal, will form a unique Haiku Trail around the campus. We think this is a first in the nation.

Also, the Western Rosemaler's donated ten window toppers for the Meeting House. These hand-painted pieces of art really dress up the Meeting House interior. We also have many quilts on walls, thanks to our generous seamstresses. Thanks to all who have donated to make this campus so artsy and fun!

It will be announced later this month that Seabeck will host the 45th International Association of Conference Center Administrators Annual Conference. We can do this now because of the new Pines. It was also announced that the Rotary Youth Exchange will be moving their Outbound Orientation from a posh Victoria hotel to new Pines. Two great examples of how this new building is already increasing business before it even opens! This all possible because of our donor’s incredible support of this project! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

We are getting ready for a couple great events in the coming months. The 13th Annual Community Halloween Party and Friends of Seabeck Weekend both promise to be fun events.

We can use some volunteers for the Community Halloween celebration. This event has become the social event of the year in Seabeck. While local businesses are busy handing out candy at the various houses around campus, we throw a great Halloween party in the Dining Room. We have volunteer opportunities for every interest and skill/activity level. The event is Halloween night form 5-7. Contact Jodie at 360-830-5010 or jodie@seabeck.org to sign up.

Annual Friends of Seabeck Weekend

December 14-16th, 2019

The weekend will coincide with the Milltown Christmas on Sunday once again. A Christmas theme will prevail throughout the weekend. Hard hat tours of the new Pines will be one of the highlights. More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the dates. Call the office at 360-830-5010 or email to seabeck@seabeck.org for reservations.

Thanks,

Chuck

Pines Groundbreaking Ceremony

A small group gathered for the Groundbreaking Ceremony to say goodbye to Pines. Derek Kilmer spoke to the group about the importance of Seabeck to the community.

Pines Has Been Used and Abused

STAFF PARTY

After the last group used Pines, the staff had a farewell to Summer and Pines with a burger and ice cream sundae party. There was some damage done, but we didn't care!!!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Then Habitat for Humanity came out and took many items that will be used again. Pines will live on in Kitsap County for years to come.

KITSAP COUNTY SWAT TEAM TRAINING

This group of workers did a number on the building. It's all for the good of the community! Seems like there should be a chalk outline on the floor somewhere! Looks like something bad happened here.

KITSAP FIRE & RESCUE TRAINING

Then Kitsap County Fire & Rescue came out for some more destruction before the building is actually demolished. They had several different training sessions. Check out the video links below.

Announcement on the Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Facebook page:

*THIS IS TRAINING ONLY*

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue and Navy Region Northwest crews are on scene of a SIMULATED commercial structure fire in a two story motel. Fire is inside the unit and a rescue needs to be conducted through the window. Crews will also practice ventilating the structure.

Taking place at the Seabeck Conference Grounds. ~ PIO LiMarzi

Video 1

Video 2

Seabeck Community Halloween Party

The Pines Capital Campaign

We have a desire to continue to offer our services for many years to come. Seabeck Conference Center is happy to serve people like you, and we invite you to be a part of our legacy. Your donation will help us build a new Pines (ready by Spring 2020) that will be a place for future generations to gather.

Total donations as of 10/1/2019

$1,747,372.59

WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT

SEABECK CONFERENCE CENTER

Want to help us lay the foundation for the next decade of Seabeck Conference Center?

There are many ways, not all of them involving huge disbursements of cash.

Here are some creative ideas you might not have thought about:

Cash Donation Today

Tax deductible gifts via check or credit card, in person or online. Please consider

upping your regular gift by another 10 percent.

Automatic Monthly Payments

Gifts can be deducted periodically from your bank account, making larger donations

easier by spreading them over time.

Low-Cost Appreciated Stock

Avoid paying the capital gains by giving full-market value to Seabeck Conference Center.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. You must be 70 1/2 or older to be eligible to make a QCD.

In-Kind Donation

We are always in need of furniture, lighting, rugs, and much more - the

market value which is tax deductible.

Multi-Year Pledges

A great way to ensure support will be there when we need it year after year.

Designated Gifts

Donate to a targeted project or capital campaign.

Commemorative Gifts

Donate a bench or rocking chair in honor of someone or something important to you.

A Bequest in Your Will

Your gift can be a specific sum or a percentage of an estate after other bequests.

Just add an addendum to your existing will.

IRA's and Retirement Plans

Your estate receives a charitable deduction for the full gift amount on estate and income

taxes, while we receive full donation value. Non-charitable heirs receive only a part of

the value (since inherited assets are subject to estate and income taxes).

Life Insurance and Savings Accounts

Same as retirement plans, except that payments made to Seabeck Conference Center

are exempt only from estate taxes.

All gifts are welcome. Seabeck Conference Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your contribution may be tax deductible. If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director, Chuck Kraining at (360) 830-5010 or email him at chuck@seabeck.org .

Seabeck Conference Center

13395 Lagoon Dr NW

Seabeck, Washington 98380

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