Now Accepting Application for Class of 2012!

Recruiting for the Class of 2012 is in full swing. The mission of Leadership Kitsap is to promote informed and committed civic volunteerism, creating a community with a diverse network of effective leaders educated in public policy issues and committed to serving as stewards. Applications are being accepted online. Go to   for more information about the program and the application process. If you know someone who you think could benefit by the 10 month long program you can go here  Leadership Kitsap Referral Form to refer them. Applications are due by April 1, 2011.

Healthy Community Day * January 14, 2011

Sponsored by: Harrison Medical Center, KPS Health Plans and Di Martino Associates, Inc.

Venue: Harrison Medical Center, Silverdale.

Kitsap County Health Director, Dr. Scott Lindquist, gave a straightforward report of the current, critical health issues in Kitsap County. The class learned that prescription drug abuse has surpassed meth as the drug of choice in Kitsap County. Depression and its side-effects are still the primary healthcare concerns in the county. Before lunch, class members participated in four round table discussions of their choice. Their options were: Children (birth - five), Teen Suicide, Volunteer Opportunities, Mental Health, Healthcare for the Underserved, Homeless Coalition, and Aging & Long Term Care. After a working lunch, complements of Harrison Medical Center, the class watched a thought-provoking documentary examining how one's economic situation can predict one's health status.  

The afternoon revolved around a challenge day activity that ultimately broadened the class member's knowledge on various key health care and social service agencies available in Kitsap County. The participating agencies were; Holly Ridge Center, Peninsula Community Health Services, Chuckwagon Meals on Wheels, Stand Up for Kids, Kitsap Mental Health, Hospice of Kitsap County, AIDS Foundation, Kitsap Homeless Coalition, and Kitsap Aging & Long Term Care. The class was given scenarios of actual family cases in Kitsap County and used the various agencies to find solutions. Thank you to Deborah Horn, Connie Merrill, and Marie Singleton for chairing and facilitating the day. 

Alumni Leadership Award Nominations
Now Being Accepted

LKAA is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Leadership Award. This annual award recognizes an alumnus who best represents the principles of Leadership Kitsap in the community. Nominations will be accepted until May 13, 2011 The award will be presented at the 2011 Graduation Ceremony on June 21^st  at Kiana Lodge. For more information, contact Maurice Correia at  maurice@skookum.org or Kathy Nelson at exdir@leadershipkitsap.org.

Submit your Nomination for the Alumni Leadership Award

LKAA Spring Social - Save the Date! Friday, May 13 - Old Town Bistro in Silverdale 

Meet up with old friends and make new ones on Friday, May 13 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Old Town Bistro in Old Town Silverdale. No Host Bar. LKAA provides hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks. Good Food, Good Music, Good Fun! Bring a friend who you think would be a good candidate for Leadership Kitsap and get your name in a raffle to win Leadership Kitsap apparel!

Your Annual LKAA Dues are Due! 

The legacy of Leadership Kitsap is the alumni. LKAA works hard throughout the year to plan social events, build the scholarship fund, and to keep the tradition and legacy of the program strong. The Leadership Kitsap Foundation Board of Directors relies on alumni to recruit for new class members, participate in Challenge Days, and to mentor current class members. Please support the alumni association by paying your $25 annual dues. Go to  and pay online (designate LKAA dues) or you can send checks, made payable to LKAA, to 647 4th Street, Bremerton, 98337.

Thank you for your support and we'll see you at the Old Town Bistro on the 13^th of May!