My wife and I have been members of Port Susan Camping Club for approximately 15 years. During that time we have enjoyed spending time with our family camping and have enjoyed making new friends.
     I have approximately 30 years of business management experience including budget preparation and management. I also have training and many years of experience in labor relations and supervision.
     I am currently President on the Port Susan Camping Club Board of Directors. I was selected in July 2006 to fill a temporary vacancy. I have previously been on the Board of Directors for three years.
     There are many challenges currently facing the Board of Directors. One of my major concerns is the continuing increase in dues. This has had a major impact on all of us-full time campers, snow birds and weekenders. The infrastructure needs improvement as many of our buildings are in need of repair. We need to improve communications and mutural respect between board members and also in our relations with members and staff.
    I have the ability to work well as a team member but I am not afraid of challenges and will speak up when I feel the action planned is not in the best interest of Port Susan membership and staff.  I have served on a variety of committees in the past two of which are the Rules and Off-Road Committee's.

My Goals:

- Improve infrastructure repair buildings

- Improve communications and mutual respect between Board Members, Members and Staff.

My wife and I bought our first campsite around 1994 and later purchased two additional sites, all of which have been used by my family. I suppose that we have used our sites in about every way possible, from tent camping, to motor home, to park-model and as both part-time and full-time residents.
I have served as a volunteer on committees and believe that I have an understanding of the needs and wants of the members, regardless of how they choose to use of it.

I grew up in Missouri and served more than three years in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Following that service, I completed a degree in physics and continued graduate work at San Diego State and the University of Washington.

We moved to Seattle in 1962 where I was employed as a research engineer with Boeing. As the years went by, my responsibilities increased. At my retirement, I was responsible for the activities of 300 scientists/engineers and technical people, and managed a budget exceeding $25,000,000 annually.

 My Goals:

- I would like to see a tranquil environment. I will work to try to minimize any friction within our park.
- I will work to see that facilities and activities are properly supported and enjoyed by every member.

- I would like to see our investment protected and increase in value.

     I have lived in the Marysville area for over 35 years and retired from my teaching career recently. I have owned two memberships at Port Susan Caming Club for ten years. I have limited experience with politics outside the education field; however, I enjoy people and feel my “less is more” political view fits rater well with the lifestyle of our Port Susan members.

I am well versed in construction, mechanics, equipment maintenance and operations. In general, I am a “do-it-yourself” type of person.

During the last five years, I have served on the Board of Directors and have tried to meet and hear the views of as many members as I could. I would like to think my vote reflected those views as well as the value of life and membership. The Board of Directrors is facing an especially complex time ahead and I would like to offer my experience and willingness to represent the Park’s members.

I would hope my background and abilities would continue to be a positive  addition to Port Susan.

     Hi I’m Tom Keen I am 63 years old, married for forty years, I have 2 daughters, four grandchildren that live close by. In 2003 I retired from Verizon with 33 years of service. I was a lead man on my shift for 30 years, an IBEW shop steward for 25 years.
     My wife and I first came to Port Susan in 2005 and have lived here full time since 2006. I am a member of the PSCC billiards club.  My allegiance is to the members only. I am not connected with any board members, past or present, and do not owe any “favors” to anyone.

My Goals:

 - Up date the family center with video games,

- Repair the pool tables and cues.  I would strive to acquire  new equipment.
- I am willing to volunteer

- teach kids how to play pool

- help kids with homework

- Keeping Port Susan Camping Club livable, enjoyable, and economical is my goal.

     My name is Darrol Bemis and I am presently residing in Everett, Washington. I am 68 years old and I have retired from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office after nearly 27 years of service.  I purchased my first Membership at Port Susan Camping Club in about 1978. I presently have three sites.
     I am a past Port Susan Board Member and was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board in 2007.  I am encouraged by the improvement's within Port Susan Camping Club due to the new Manager and the leadership of the present Board.
     The reason I ran for the Port Susan Camping Club Board of Directors is that I feel that our Camping Club is moving in a positive direction and I want to be a part of the team that makes Port Susan Camping Club a member friendly organization where families can come to have fun and enjoy the outdoors.

     For the past 3 years I have served on the board making positive changes that have helped Port Susan to operate more efficiently, with out increasing expenses, adding value to your recreational interests. We have worked together to provide preventive maintenance approaches to tree removal, water shortages, garbage disposal processing, road maintenance, sales, and public relations.
     I collaborate with, as well as encourage my fellow board members to maintain an appeal to the “happy camper” and keep dues limited.  As a local business owner, my skill set is transferable to the clubs management needs. I am honored to serve on this team, and hope you feel our changes have been productive.
     I appreciate the educational opportunities this position has allowed me to enjoy, including the relationships I have built during the process.  Thank you for your support.

My goals:

- To economically pursue your membership interests,

- To enjoy a hassle free, recreational environment, including reliable public 

  facilities.   
 

    I have been a member of good standing for 6 yrs at Port Susan Camping Club.

   I am interested in becoming a board member at Port Susan because I believe that I have a lot to offer to the Board. I have a lot of experience in managing businesses and Managing a  RV Park.

   I am a dedicated individual who always put’s my best into what I do. I am also very interested in helping to make Port Susan Camping Club the best that it can be. I have a lot to offer to the board if given an opportunity. Thank you for your consideration.

   I have been serving as a member on the Board of Directors for the past 12 months. My one-year appointed term was to fill a vacancy due to a Board member’s resignation.  I was recently re-elected to continue serving on the Board.  I will continue to represent the members of Port Susan Camping Club to the best of my ability.  Since 1998, I have been a full time camper and have called Port Susan Camping Club my home. In the past years I have served in the following areas of the Club:

- Park Ranger
- Violation Review Committee
- Rules & Regulations Committee
- Board of Directors Liaison to the Greenbelt committee
- Board of Directors Liaison-Founder and Advisor to the Orientation Committee.

- DJ for Club 50 Dances

My Goals:

- Actively and creatively assist in moving the Club ahead.
- Work untiringly to discover ways to improve Park activities.
- Keep uppermost the best interests of the members when considering critical monetary issues.
- Continue my concerted effort to maintain and improve this beautiful park for all members.