This editor is inclined to participate in anything lead by Kelly Watson. Let’s help her out with real data so our workforce is not overlooked because we didn’t take a minute…Click the orange block to take the survey. There is space to reference your specific business model if you are not in the hiring zone …
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“It’s only a primary” but the primaries matter! Bottom up voting matters. Plus, there are many positions with more than 2 or even 5+ candidates. Voting is your right and privilege that should never be taken away so exercise it please. The voting guide you should have received in your mailbox is quite telling and …
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It seems like a long way off but if you have a mind to participate in the bigger picture, this may be a good opportunity to do so. 2025 National Working Waterfront Network Conference Our working waterfronts face unprecedented challenges from climate change, economic pressures, and the ever-evolving needs of coastal communities. The 2025 NWWN …
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N O T I C E O F S A L E https://portofpt.com/boats-for-sale/ RCW 53.08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT 10:00 A.M. ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST 2024 THE PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER(S) THE VESSEL(S)OR BOAT(S)DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: VESSEL NO. …
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Do you like to write? Got an Idea for a Working Waterfront Story? Telling the stories of our working waterfront in local publications is like insurance for our workforce. The marine trades and maritime businesses of Jefferson County, waterfront or in the woods, ARE IMPORTANT. Point Stop. The parallel universe is that newcomers and tourism …
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The PTMTA booth will be located next to the BOATYARD STAGE at the Sea Marine washdown area. Volunteers to tend the booth and welcome presenters are needed. Booth SET-UP is on Thursday September 5th. The more the merrier. Please contact PTMARINETRADES@GMAIL.COM (Subject: WBF/PTMTA Booth Tender) or board members, Pat Mahon, Lou Geraghty, Melanya Nordstrom, or …
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Thank you to the PT Sailing Association for these events and more! Mystery Bay “Campout”: July 20-21 There will be a casual anchor-out at Mystery Bay on Saturday (followed by the Sunday Funday on the 21st). This event is open to all. We plan to get together later in the day (on one of the …
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There are fewer ways to make a connection than over a cup of coffee. This editor recommends joining these civil conversations whenever possible and ask those questions that have been brewing.
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If you’ve dreamed of working as a mate or captain aboard one of our ferries, we’ve got a great opportunity for you. We’re looking for 12 people – no maritime experience required – to offer a full-ride scholarship with the with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies to become licensed deck officers. The …
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The Boat Yard Stage at the Port Townsend WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL 2024 has a couple of spaces left to fill. Please go to the application page to sign up as soon as possible. (so your presentation makes it into the festival program that gets submitted for printing soon!) Barb will work with you to fit …
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Dear members, this newsletter is produced by posting relevant information a few times a week and then the Sunday email goes out automatically. The PTMTA needs a person to keep this up. The current point person is Ashlyn Brown, ptwatercraft@gmail.com. Collaborative posting is also an option. It is easy but requires an invested interest. Maybe …
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PT Sailing Association :: The Small Boat Series Is Underway Monday Night is Dinghy Night. Classic Mariner’s Regatta Jun 1 – 2, 2024Port Townsend Sailing Association Port Townsend, WA Sunday Funday Series: Join us Sunday, May 19 for the first of PTSA’s new Sunday Funday Series! One Sunday a month (May -October), all boats are …
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Bring your questions for port staff to a special meeting on May 14th, a Tuesday, at the Nomura Building on Benedict Street Port Townsend. Doors open at 5PM and meeting begins at 5:30. Special emphasis is on Lease Policy but you are welcome to bring up other port related topics at this collaborative discussion facilitated …
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Please help your community & take the survey. A thriving workforce is vital to the quality of life that keeps so many of us here in Jefferson County. This survey has two parts, the first is a Community Survey, which is distributed broadly, contains individually relevant questions, and intended for everyone who is connected to …
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As a Network, we are all about sharing resources and knowledge, so we are kicking off a photo-sharing contest to build up a public photo library of working waterfront images. The photo library will be accessible to all in an effort to support initiatives and showcase the diversity of working waterfronts across the country. Don’t …
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Always a bargain to be had at this annual Marine Thrift Swap Meet! The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Marine Thrift and the NWMC, happens each April in Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Location The Marine Thrift Swap Meet will be held …
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Is anyone from the NWWN would be interested in collaborating on a working waterfront-related panel at the upcoming International WorkBoat Show ? (see below). If interested, please reach out to Andy Bennett at Andy.Bennett@kpff.com. Nov 12-14, 2024 | New Orleans Morial Convention Center Event page INTERESTED IN PRESENTING AT THE …
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The PTMTA was strategically positioned next to the Boatyard Stage for the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival. This created a powerful synergy and opportunity for our local marine trades to speak on their particular topics of expertise. PLEASE SIGN UP to be a presenter. Time frames can be from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose the …
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Thanks to all of our wonderful community, maritime and friends, Bingo night on March 6th at the Hilltop Tavern was a fun success. We raised $650, members won prizes, and food, fun, and fizz were consumed. It sounds like we impressed the Hilltop staff and have been invited back any time. Thank you! Lifeboat Fund …
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Did PTMTA renewal slip through the cracks? Please RENEW or JOIN.We are so much stronger together. If you have renewed already, THANK YOU! 1000+ PTMTA Service Directory Brochures are printed and distributed annually, and this number is increasing as we attend more events and more shops want to display them. A single low membership fee …
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