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June 2020 News & Views

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News from the Director

Kitsap County moved into Phase 2 this week. That puts us a little ahead of some areas. It doesn’t help Seabeck to open, but it moves the process ahead. It means we can go to restaurants and get our haircut. I am really looking forward to a haircut. I am confident that the extra pounds I see on the scale is all hair. One can dream!

It looks like we can open with up to 50 people in the next phase. All groups have canceled though mid-July, so we probably will not host groups until then. We may do a special day just before we host groups. I am thinking about Pines tours and a Salmon Bake on the beach. I need to be mindful of all the staff on unemployment and don’t want to mess that up for a small event. We should know more soon. I hope to reopen the office on July 6th. Again, just hopes at this point.

Pines in progressing. The roof is being installed, the plumbing and wiring is going in, the storm water, electric and water mains are all being put in the ground. It is a little easier without guests needing to have access to the area. The road to Pines/Spruce has been pulverized and will be repaved soon. They are working hard up there. I expect to cut the ribbon around Labor Day. Though I am guessing and setting dates HAHA.

You will receive a letter in the next month. It will explain the financial impact of the virus and how you can help us. I will also be making a last call for bricks and bench plaques. I need to order the bricks on July 1st, so if you have been waiting to order now is the time. Contact me if you have any questions about your bricks, benches, or rooms.

As much as I enjoy rocking on the porch without being asked for toilet paper, I can’t wait to see guests here again. We will return and the need for Seabeck will be stronger than ever.

Thanks! Stay safe!

Chuck

Pines

Pines is looking good!

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Furnishing Pines Will be Easy with Your Help...

How can you help?

Choose From the List

& Donate Today!

LOUNGE FURNITURE

$1400 Couch (4)

$1200 Love seat (2)

$ 825 Chair (27)

$ 200 End Table (12)

$ 300 Coffee Table (4)

$ 100 Lobby Lamp (4)

BEDROOM FURNITURE

$350 Bed (36)

$275 Dresser (28)

$175 Nightstand (56)

$150 Desk (20)

$ 85 .. Chair (20)

$ 35 .. Closet Unit (20)

$ 30 .. Luggage Rack (20)

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

$125 Art for Walls (40)

$ 75 . Bedspread (36)

$ 40 . Blanket (100)

$ 18 . Pillow (64)

$ 75 . Lamp (56)

$ 15 . Clock (28)

Call the Seabeck office at 360-830-5010 or donate online at www.seabeck.org

Seabeck Staff Shout Outs

The Shout Out board is in our staff break room and the staff has done a great job adding kind notes to their co-workers. It can really make someone's day or make a hard day just a little easier.

We have missed our staff throughout this difficult time and we're pretty sure that they miss our guests just as much. If you have something nice to say about one or more of the Seabeck staff members please let them know by giving them a Shout Out!!!

Click on the link below to add a message and we will be sure to pass it on to the staff.

Staff Shout Out

We are Still Recruiting for Summer Staff

Whether you are looking for work this summer or know someone who is, we are always looking for people who are friendly, hard-working, reliable and excited about what we do and can represent Seabeck in a positive way.

Seabeck Conference Center offers a wide array of challenging positions for persons seeking to dedicate their skills and abilities to the mission of our organization. No matter what department you work for, your energy and efforts will be invested in seeing that our guests have the best experience possible while they are at Seabeck.

We are always looking for people with flexible schedules. Depending on what department you apply for will depend on what type of schedule you would have. Each summer we hire from 20-30 extra staff to take care of the many guests we have daily. If you are in high school, or just coming home from college for the summer and want temporary employment, then apply for a fun summer job at Seabeck.

There are positions in the kitchen, dining room, housekeeping, maintenance and guest services. Work schedule, duties and pay grade will vary with each department.

When you join our team, we value you and the experiences that make you unique. Because our services impact people from a multitude of backgrounds, we want a workforce that reflects a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we will select only qualified applicants for every position. We will make selections based on what strengths you bring to our team and how you fit into our operating style. Attention to detail, teamwork and overall responsibility are important parts of all Seabeck positions.

Requirements:

Demonstrate a positive attitude at all times and willing to help out where needed
Greet guests with friendliness and enthusiasm
Smile and interact with all guests
Provide guests with exceptional customer service
Maintain a professional relationship with all co-workers
Follow all employee guidelines and operating procedures
Follow direction from managers
Complete requirements of the job without constant supervision
Must be flexible in schedule requirements as hours may fluctuate
Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods of time
Excellent people skills and an outgoing personality
Be organized and able to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations
Be reliable, respectful, adaptable, positive and customer driven
Be on time. It is absolutely necessary to be punctual for every shift
Be a team player and be willing to assist other staff with their duties if needed

Seabeck Conference Center gladly accepts applications for the following positions year round: Kitchen Staff, Dining Room Staff, Housekeepers, Maintenance Staff and Guest Services

We have fun at Seabeck, but we also work very hard. If you are interested in a position with us, please download our employment application from our website www.seabeck.org. Fill it out, sign it and email it to employment@seabeck.org.

The Pines Capital Campaign

Total donations as of 6/1/2020

$2,199,521.72

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.

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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