I have been asked by Adele LaCombe, Area Manager, Girl Scouts Western Washington, Peninsula Regional Office to release the following exciting news concerning our local Peninsula Girl Scout Program Center.
Peninsula Girl Scout Program Center
1600 Winters Road NE
Donor Recognition & Naming Opportunities
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts of Western Washington is offering a wide variety of opportunities to leave your legacy on this new space. By naming one of the spaces you can recognize, honor or remember an individual, group, or a testament of your own as you recognize how important Girl Scouting has been in your life. At the same time you are providing financial support for a center that will be vital in the community for many years to come. The following is the list of naming opportunities as of November 6, 2008
Leadership Gifts
$300,000 Level
Naming of the Girl Scout Program Center
This new facility will be a cornerstone in the community as it functions as the activity center for hundreds of Girl Scouts, volunteers and community groups. This building will be viewed by thousands of people each year who drive by on Highway 303 between Bremerton and Silverdale.
$75,000 Level
Activity Hall – Already selected
As guests walk into the center the first area they see is the impressive Activity Hall. This room will be the core location for troop activities as well as community and volunteer meetings. With its vaulted ceilings and stage, the space is adaptable for many room layouts and will accommodate over 100 people at any time.
$50,000 Level
Multi-Purpose Area
This area will be designed to accommodate troops engaged in hands on activities such as program meetings and project meetings when groups would like to access the kitchen.
Additional Naming opportunities
$10,000 Level – 3 opportunities
Stage in Activity Hall
Regional Director’s Office
Kitchen
$5,000 – 9 Opportunities
Staff Offices – 7
Training room – 1
Work Room - 1
$4,999 to $2,500 Level
Name on a permanent donor wall in large lettering on Foyer
$2,499 - $1,000
Listing on donor wall in Activity Hall
Gifts of all sizes will be recognized on the donor honor roll and in publications.
If you are interested in one of the naming opportunities or you would like more information about the Peninsula Girl Scout Program Center please contact the Girl Scouts of Western Washington at 360-373-9578.
I have been asked by Adele LaCombe, Area Manager, Girl Scouts Western Washington, Peninsula Regional Office to release the following exciting news concerning our local Peninsula Girl Scout Program Center.
Peninsula Girl Scout Program Center
1600 NE Winters Road, Bremerton
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for you to truly make a difference in the lives of young girls by providing a special place to meet and learn --- where they will be accepted and grow in a nurturing environment. An opportunity for girls to build character and skills for success in today’s real world. A place where they will develop their leadership skills by working together with other girls and committed adult volunteers; a place where they will build skills of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place --- skills that will last a lifetime.
Challenge
Since 1939, Girl Scouts has been serving girls from the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas out of a one room building in downtown Bremerton. While the land is owned by the city of Bremerton, the building was originally built by a local Kiwanis Club and donated to Girl Scouts and Campfire. The city has allowed Girl Scouts to operate out of the facility free of charge.
In 2006, the city of Bremerton made the decision to widen Warren Avenue the street that the building fronts. As a result, Girl Scouts will have to move out by April 2009, the building will be torn down and will no longer be available for our use. This closure means that:
While the news of street improvements has been disappointing, this opportunity also gives Girl Scouts of Western Washington the chance to purchase a building that can better meet the needs of girls in the area.
It’s All About the Girls
Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls -where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, they build character and skills for success in the real world. Girl Scout programs respond to the unique educational and emotional needs of girls, addressing their current interests, the critical issues that affect their lives and their future roles as women. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
Some 26,000 girls grades K-12 are served by Girl Scouts of Western Washington.
Funding will allow Girl Scouts to:
The New Facility
Since we were notified about the demolition Girl Scouts has been working with local volunteers to identify a new home to serve as the base for Girl Scouts in the Peninsula. In consultation with local volunteers, we have evaluated our options for leasing, purchasing, or moving the existing building and concluded that purchasing a building would be in the best long term interest of the program.
As a result, we purchased a 5,800 sq ft structure at 1600 NE Winters Road at the edge of the Bremerton city limits. The building requires modifications to convert the facility for youth program use. The modifications include interior changes, adding signage, replacing some windows, adding an ADA chair lift and bathroom, replacing the roof as well as a few other projects including new flooring, paint, etc. .
The facility is located on a major highway which facilitates easy drop-off and pick-up for after-school troop meetings and summer day camps and easy access to weekend events that typically draw from a larger geographical area. The facility will be designed to meet the needs of Girl Scout troops, weekend events and workshops with storage for equipment and supplies, thereby allowing for easy set up for activities. There is ample free parking to accommodate events serving large numbers of girls.
The facility will house our staff which include four full-time year round and two seasonal staff and provide room for expansion. It will serve as the hub for Girl Scout programs serving girls from grades K-12 living in the peninsula region.
Through troop meetings we expect to serve 50-60 girls a week. Through weekend activities and events we expect to serve hundreds of girls a year. Through summer day camp we expect to serve an additional hundreds of girls each day for two weeks each summer.
The size and flexibility of the facility will give us the ability to provide a much greater array of activities than our current site which had limited parking and could only accommodate small meetings. Having this facility will ease the burden on troops that are finding it increasingly difficult to find appropriate after-school meeting sites or sites that do not charge a fee for use. This program center is essential because it is a site the girls and volunteers do not have to pay for. Girl Scouts of Western Washington has already provided 41% of our member girls in the city of Bremerton with financial assistance to pay for camp and troop dues, and we have provided substantial financial assistance for girls from Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, and Mason counties.
The Campaign
The original purchase price of the property was $870,000 plus thousands of dollars in architectural, engineering, and construction costs. The C. Keith Birkenfeld Memorial Trust at the Seattle Foundation awarded the Girl Scouts of Western Washington $74,600 to purchase and renovate the new facilities. To date GSWW needs to raise $600,000 for this building. Of this amount, we are recommended to receive, subject to state legislative approval, $205,000 in state funding from the State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development (CTED). Time is of the essence since we move into the building in April 2009.
Community assistance is crucial to the successful completion of this project. Foundations, corporations, local service clubs, Girl Scout families and individuals are urged to contribute via the Girl Scouts of Western Washington website (https://www.GirlScoutsWW.org/donate), or through checks made payable to GSWW-Bremerton Campaign, P.O. Box 900961, Seattle, WA 98109, in order to ensure the continuance of healthy and safe programming for girls in the Peninsula region.
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington currently serves more than 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 12,500 volunteers throughout 17 counties in Western Washington. We operate program and regional offices located in Bremerton, Seattle, DuPont, Bellevue, Aberdeen, Marysville, Longview, and Renton, as well as six camp properties located in Longview, Hoquiam, Belfair, Carnation and Lilliwaup.
Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com
Friday, November 21st
7:00pm
Bremerton
Admiral Theater - Yankee Doodle Dandy | A 1942 biographical film about George M. Cohan, the actore, singer, dancer, playwright, songwiter, producer, theatre owner known as "The Man Who Owns Broadway". - General Admission $7.00
Saturday, November 22nd
10:00am
Bangor
Turkey Trot| 5k, 1 Mile run (Must have access to base). Contact: Lisa Bertolacci-Starich 360.315.2134
Saturday, November 22nd ( Every Saturday through December 20th)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island Winter Market | Indoors and out. Seasonal produce, oysters, clams, breads and baked goods, wines, jams, salsas, holiday decore and gifts. Come do your shopping for the Holidays.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (October 31st running through November 23rd)
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM; Sundays at 2:30 PM
Bremerton
Bremerton Community Theater Blithe Spirit, The ingenious plot begins when novelist Charles Condomine invites an eccentric, breezy lady medium into his placid country home in order to learn the language of the occult.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday (November 21st,22nd,23rd)
The show hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10a.m. to 5p.m
Bremerton
Kitsap Sun Pavillion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds
Holiday Gift Fair KICK OFF THE LARGEST SHOPPING SEASON OF THE YEAR!!The Olympic Peninsula's 21st Annual "Holiday Gift and Food Fair.
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Taken from the new Web Site - Seller's [Move-up Buyers] Advantage Plan which is almost complete...
![Seller's [Move-up Buyers] Advantage Plan](/image_store/uploads/1/3/6/3/2/ar122712688223631.jpg "Seller's [Move-up Buyers] Advantage Plan")
Your question might be, "Can you be a move-up buyer in a buyer's market?" If you have a home to sell to move up to another home in Kitsap County, this may be the very best time. Your current home may have lost some value, but the "move up" home you have your eye on, which is larger and in a higher price range has lost some value too, probably more in comparison.
Did you know that with my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan can save you as much as 2% of the sales price of your current Kitsap home? This could save you thousands of dollars in the selling process.
Starting TODAY and running through the end of the year, I am offering a discounted commission program to qualified Move-Up Buyers of Kitsap County.
Remember all real estate commissions are negotiable and there isn't any set standard real estate commission, but in our area the traditional real estate commission can typically run anywhere from 5% to 6%. Understanding that many sellers might be confused about whether or not to jump into the Kitsap Real Estate Market with all the talking heads on TV giving us the doom and gloom spiel each and everyday I wanted to implement a plan that would educate sellers in the process of selling a home in a buyer's market and wanting to move up to another home in the same market area.
I researched the Internet for programs and ideas to help Move-up Buyers in my market area of Kitsap County, especially in this slow and sluggish market to realize their dreams. I came up with my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan which will give the Move-Up Buyer an incentive to make that leap to their next home and save them thousands of dollars along the way. Remember that when you are purchasing your Move-Up Home you will be a buyer and it is a Buyer's Market in Kitsap County. Let's work this to your advantage as a Move-Up Buyer.
Here is how my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan works: If you allow me to act as your Buyer's Agent on the purchase of your next home, I will then list and sell your current home for a total commission of only 4%. Based on a hypothetical commission of 6%, my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan offers you a savings of over 33% in real estate commission! Let's look at the savings when selling a home listed at $300,000. At the traditional 6% commission rate the amount paid in commission would be $18,000, with my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan the commission would be $12,000, a huge $6,000 savings! That is $6,000 that you keep! That is $6,000 that you can use to help purchase the next dream home! If you have thought about selling your Kitsap area home but have been a little hesitant in today's economic climate my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan will give you the peace of mind and save you money in the process. Don't you owe it to yourself and your family to contact me today?
Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan Highlights
I am a dedicated, Full Service Real Estate Professional with 14 years of exceptional real estate experience. I only offer top of the line representation to all of my buyers and sellers. Whenever, I offer a special promotion, a discount event or a plan such as this I DO NOT discount my service.
You will find in my Bio this line, "Lots of people sell real estate, but not everyone is good at it." It is a line that I totally believe. I want you to know that I AM good at it. Any agent can list your home in the NWMLS, but many simply won't – or they don't know how – to market your home properly. I do so much more than just enter your home in the NWMLS, I have a full-spectrum marketing strategy that is designed to drive traffic to your home and get you the highest offer price possible.
Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan Qualifications
You might have some questions. If you do and are ready or researching a Move-Up home purchase then please contact me via email or phone so that I can explain the process in more detail.
So how you may ask does this commission business work? Typically in the West Sound area when a home is sold a 5% to 6% commission is paid by the seller. Half of this commission goes the Buyer's agent and half goes to the Listing agent. With the Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan you list your home with me and as your Listing agent I will offer you a reduced total commission of just 4% on the sale of your home. This commission which is usually split between listing and selling agents isn't very attractive to the Buyer's agent and so with my Move-Up Buyer's Advantage Plan I do the division a little different to be competitive in this Buyer's Market. I will be paid 1% and the real estate agent working with the buyers of your current home will be paid 3% to stay competitive.
Just remember that even though I am reducing my commission I am NOT reducing my service! When you purchase your next home, the Sellers of that home will also pay a commission to me as your Buyer's Agent. Because I will earn a commission on both the sale and the purchase of your nest home, I am able to save you money when you sell.
Now, isn't that simple? You will receive my old fashioned personal service that includes the technology of today at a huge savings!
If you would like more information, or if you would like to get started just send me an EMAIL or call me at 360-990-1433.
Let's get you MOVED!
What about in entire Kitsap County, King County - almost the entire state!
You can see exactly what is available just like any real estate agent in the area that is a member of the NWMLS.
Just Click on the IMAGE and you will be directed to my Skyline Properties, Inc. home search page. Once on the page you will be able to set up a home search with instant email notification of new listings if you want or you can just search and search and search with no registration required.
Or, if you want to be notified once a day you can choose that option instead. When any house that meets the specifics you entered is downloaded into the NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service) you are notified.
Here you can search without hassle. Those are not just words that is how it is with my website. There are a million real estate websites out there that want you to fill out this, enter that, send this….blah blah blah!! I want you to contact me when you are ready.
I want you to contact me because you feel we could have a great working relationship when it comes to any of your real estate needs.
I don’t need to “capture” you in some data base and bug you with emails and phone calls - I just don’t work that way. I represent and council those that understand I am an honest person. I really do have your best interest in mind. If you sign up for a search I promise you will not be spammed by me.
Sign up to receive the HOT JUST LISTED homes via email without a peep out of me.
If you want more information on any of the listings you receive just call me or send an email and I can email you the comprehensive version from the Northwest Multiple Listing Database.
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Buying or selling, I will listen to you, respond, and help you reach your goal. Old fashioned personal service that includes the technology of today! Proudly serving the Naval Base Kitsap Area.
Bremerton, newly proclaimed the “Metropolitan Center of the West Puget Sound” is located in Kitsap County on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
The Bremerton area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you have several attractions and facilities to vistit and explore. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula
Bremerton WA Real Estate | Silverdale WA Real Estate | Kitsap County
Proudly Serving | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | Keyport |
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS & IMF)
Jo Soss | Washington Real Estate License # 42510 | Skyline Properties, Inc.
You need to be in a home. You need to have the stability and the financial security. The time is now! I was born in the State of Washington and except for a short stay in Groton, Ct and 29 Palms, California during the years of 2003-2006 I have lived here my entire life. In 2002 I choose to relocate to the soon to be revitalized City of Bremerton. Beginning in 2001 The City of Bremerton began a huge revitalization plan. The City of Bremerton still holds that "small town" feel with all the closeness of the ever fun and happening Seattle. Bremerton is where I met my husband who is a United States Navy sailor and where we have planned to retire once he completes his 20 year Navy military career. In 2006 while my husband was serving his second tour in Iraq I returned to the area and purchased a home with anticipation of new duty orders. Because I missed selling real estate in Washington immensly we decided that no matter what the Navy told us I was going to live back in Bremerton, Washington. As the plan would unfold my husband received orders to another Marine Corps unit located in Anchorage, Alaska on Elmendorf Air Force Base. Our motto is ACCELERATE YOUR LIVE Being the proud spouse of US Navy Sailor (HM1 (FMF/SW/AW) you can believe that I know the demands of a Military Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS). I have the T-shirt to prove it. I am familiar with what needs to be done to schedule a cross country move or one that is only a few blocks down the street. I have moved cross country several times in the last few years, so I know the importance of the internet for those that need to relocate on a tight schedule. I have sold homes to clients via the internet with only photos and videos. I am proud to serve the Naval Base Kitsap area which includes Bremerton, Bangor, Keyport and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS & IMF). Please click the links for a list of all my blog articles about military relocation to the area we call Naval Base Kitsap. Yes, I do offer a Military Discount. Check these links for my Miliatry Buyer Rebate and my Military Seller Discount. Bremerton WA Real Estate | Silverdale WA Real Estate | Kitsap County Proudly Serving | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | Keyport | I began my real estate career in 1994. I soon found out that I loved selling real estate and that I was really good at it! Lots of people sell real estate, but not everyone is good at it. I bring to my clients the commitment to work hard and have fun. The role of a real estate salesperson is to guide you through the buying or selling process, taking the time to make sure you understand every step of the transaction. I am absolutely committed to fulfilling your needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. My commitment to your satisfaction is the foundation from which a solid business relationship is built. I realize that people do business with people they trust. I am interested in what is best for you, the client, and am committed to establishing a long-term relationship based on trust. I pride myself on being knowledgeable and staying current with changes in the industry that will affect the success of your transaction. You have worked hard to be able to purchase the home of your dreams. I feel the responsibility to make those dreams a reality and pursue the right solution enthusiastically. Enthusiasm working for you! Helping people make one of their most important decisions is a serious responsibility, but something that I enjoy doing. This enthusiasm and hard work will benefit you and help reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions. Established Credibility! I have many years of experience and knowledge working in this industry. I have been a licensed real estate salesperson since 1994. I can say with confidence that I'll get the job done right. Customer Service Expert! My pledge to you is to be honest, thorough, and professional. I treat every client with dignity and respect, because that is what I would expect. I promise to provide you with the best possible service in whatever your needs may be. Communication Is The Key!! Buying or selling, you need a real estate salesperon that will listen to you, respond, and help you reach your goal. I pride myself on being a "down-to-earth" type of person - no fancy words you won't understand. I'm informed and up-to-date on current market trends. Call me today for old fashioned personal service that includes technology of today! Free Buyer's Report | Free Seller's Report | Free Market Analysis | Seller's Resources Presentation: Traditionally, the selling agent's role in a real estate transaction has been to represent the seller. This meant the selling agent owed a fiduciary duty to the seller, not to the buyer! It is possible, however, for the buyer to have representation whereby the selling agent would owe the fiduciary duty to the buyer. Ask me to assist you in making this decision by providing you with the Skyline Properties Buyer's Guide to Agency Representation.
I am a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Association. This gives me access to information on all the properties offered for sale in the Puget Sound area. I will ensure that you will see all homes in which you are interested, regardless of who has listed the property.
Viewing Properties: Communicate clearly to me your requirements for a new home; I will preview properties for you, selecting only those that fulfill your specific needs. If you see a home in an advertisement, newspaper, magazine, TV or internet - or drive by a home you like, call me for information. I can obtain all the information quickly and accurately from the listing broker without subjecting you to "strong arm" sales techniques you might be subjected to if you tried to obtain that information yourself. If you decide to attend an open house held by another Real Estate professional, all you have to do is hand them one of my business cards I have provided you and explain you are working with another real estate professional. This will avoid potentially uncomfortable or confusing circumstances.
It's also a good idea to take a Buyer's Check List (included in this package) with you while you are viewing properties. In some cases, you may view so many properties that it becomes difficult to remember the pros and cons of each one. This list, along with additional information provided by myself can help you analyze which properties more specifically meet your criteria!
Financing: Before, or shortly after you begin touring prospective properties, you should be Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified for a mortgage loan. This will help you and myself when negotiating, and it could possibly make the difference of getting your offer accepted over others! Many mortgage loan companies will offer you Pre-Approval or Pre-Qualifications over the phone, via e-mail and by appointment. I can also recommend a mortgage loan officer or assist you in locating one! This also saves you the time and effort of looking at homes outside of your price range. It is important to note the difference between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification. Pre-Approval is an actual mortgage loan approval based upon your credit report, income and assets. A Pre-Qualification is an educated estimate of what you would qualify for based upon non-verified information supplied by you. If at all possible, a Pre-Approval is the better way to go!
Making an Offer: I will prepare your purchase and sales agreement offer with you and will guide you through the essential details of the binding contract. You will be asked to give a check for "Earnest Money Deposit" at the time the offer is prepared, so be sure to have your checkbook with you. I will assist you throughout the entire offer and acceptance process.
Closing: The closing agent (usually an escrow company) will prepare the necessary legal documents, including the deed, and call you for an appointment to sign your closing papers. When they call you for this appointment, they should tell you the exact amount you need to bring with you. As a general rule, personal checks are not accepted at closing, so be sure to bring a cashier's check. Once you have signed your closing papers, deposited your funds and the deed is recorded in your name, I can give you the keys to your new home!
It's About You, Your Family, Your Dreams.
Make Your Move - Live Your Real Estate Dream Today!
Are you aware of the advanced marketing trends of the new technology age of Real Estate? As a member of the Baby Boomer Generation (1943-1964) I have lived a life of change. We are after all the generation that started it all! Boomers are associated with expressing individual freedom, the civil rights movement, gay rights, handicapped rights, right to privacy and the important feminist cause of the 1970's. I don't call that slacking and I don't call it out of the loop. Those movements taught us how change was good, how it could improve our lives and how it would lead to great things.
If I was one year younger I could be considered a member of Generation X. Generation X (1960-1979) is the most tech friendly of all the generations so far. This generation has driven the majority of the Internet's growth. Google, Yahoo, MySpace, Youtube and other tech companies were all founded by people who belong to Generation X.
Finally, we come to Generation Y. Generation Y (1981-1995) or sometimes called the "Net Generation" is the first generation to grow up fully surrounded by a total digital and Internet driven world. They are the ones that keep us on our toes when it comes to all the latest tricks and trends.
As a Real Estate Professional it is imperative to keep abreast of all the latest marketing and sales trends. There are over 15 different free websites just to market a listing on. There are several networking sites to reach out to other Real Estate Professionals to help make a relocation transaction less stressful.
Do you know what these companies do? Are you aware how much information is out there when it comes to buying or selling real estate? You want to make sure you have an agent that knows this information like I do.
Zillow - provides free real estate information including homes for sale, comparable homes, historical sales, home valuation tools and more. ...
Trulia - Use Trulia to find real estate, homes for sale, recently sold properties, local school information and much more. Trulia is a free unbiased real estate...
ActiveRain- ActiveRain real estate network allows real estate agents, mortgage professionals and brokers create a customized profile. ...
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