Cascade Kitchen Remodel, Phase 1 complete!

The LSC team working on the Cascade Boys & Girls Club had a successful work-party over the weekend of Feb. 19th-21st.

Our two construction wizzes - Steve Zwaller & Dena Peel - stepped up and did an amazing job planning the construction, procuring the materials and directing those of us less hammer-savvy.

Steve's brother, Rick, who works in commercial construction, was a great help in the big task of leveling the kitchen floor, and his friend Amy also lent a hand.

By the end of the weekend, our intrepid team had completely re-built the kitchen floor, laid new linoleum, re-plumbed the sink and got all the old appliances back in place ready to start cookin' on Monday.

As Steve reported: A lady from the church group was so impressed with the results that she asked if she could hire us to do similar work at a building she owns!"

We're now in the process of purchasing the new kitchen appliances and trying to raise the money to cover those costs!

What Am I Learning In This Program

I have been learning so much about the community I have lived and worked in for most of my life. I am a bit embarrassed about how little I knew about the topics we have covered so far in the Education Days. I have loved everything about the education days, it's my favorite part of the program so far.
I am also learning that I have so much to give my community. I have always "given my all" to my employer and have been proud of what I have accomplished and how I have helped at work, but I have stopped there. I just never realized that I could branch out and do good things for others that I may know nothing about. It just takes commitment, hard work, kindness, the things we all have and can give.

Bonnie Eckley
Current Class member 2010

Leadership Class Project in Process

Our current leadership class is divided into 5 teams and serving 6 non-profit agencies with specific projects.

Watching the Dreamliner

What a treat! At the end of our Business and Economic Development Education Day, I was cleaning up our cups , and packing up to go home. Barry Smith, from the Future of Flight came into the room and said, "Do you want to see something cool?" He brought me and Marc Gerogadis, and Bill DeSelms (Two LSC alumni) onto the flight deck of the Future of Flight building. We had a private showing of the 787 Dreamliner landing. Here's our baby!! A perfect end, to a perfect education day.

Law and Justice Education Day

Our Leadership class had our Law and Justice Day. We heard froma variety of speakers working in the field of Law and Justice. Class member Tina Stryker blew us away with her acting skills during the mock trial.

Some quotes from the class about Law and Justice Day- " I work with many of these agencies and never knew they did so much or fully understood their roles in our community."

"I had no idea what Denny was all about and I am so impressed. I believe all kids that are middle school age should tour this facility."

"Drug Court was very interesting. Great to hear from former addict and see the success this program is having."

26 members of the Leadership Class attend the Retreat

The Leadership Class of 2010 spent two days getting to know each other and learning more about their own leadership styles. The Leadership Board of Directors, Alumni, and Sponsors welcomed the class at a beautiful dinner at Charles on the Cove in Mukilteo.

New Leadership Class Begins September 2009

Margot Helphand, Sarri Gilman, and Carl Zapora welcomed the new leadership class at a 2-day leadership retreat at the Hampton Inn in Lynnwood. Margot led the class through 2-day of exercises focused on learning more about individual leadership styles. Problem solving, communication, and relationship building were taken to a new level as we watched the class breathe life and meaning into the work we call "leadership".