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MISSION: The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association, through its facility and the efforts of its members, fosters and promotes the civic, social, cultural and general well-being of the Key Peninsula community.
KPCCA Board Meeting 2nd Thursday Monthly 6:30pm-8:00pm Whitmore Room Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 South Vaughn Rd NW, Vaughn, WA 98394 GUESTS WELCOME! NEXT MEETING: Thursday, February 13, 2025 The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association Board of Directors manages and directs the business affairs, projects and facilities of the civic center. They establish and maintain a set of rules to govern the use and maintenance of the civic center premises. The Board consists of a maximum of thirty (30) elected members, inclusive of the Audit Committee members, and one (1) appointed member from each affiliate organization.
KPCCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of the Key Peninsula community and citizens, and encouraging civic consciousness through active participation in constructive projects that will improve the community.
2025 KPCCA Affiliate Members*
Diana Smith - Boy Scouts Jena Henak - KP Baptist Church Roger Roth - Pentecostal Church Herb O'Niell - KP Historical Society Chris O'Niell - TWAA Dale Skrivanich - Lakebay Fuchsia Society Jennifer Bailey & Stephanie Whitt - Sound REFIT Holly Baker & MiKail Palmer - Homeschool Co-Op *Affiliate Members do not vote on business before the Board, but their opinions and ideas are always welcome. |
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Meet the Board!
BRUCE MACDONALD, PRESIDENT
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Our family has lived at the end of South Vaughn on Crescent Beach Road since the late 1980s. It seemed inevitable that we would end up taking advantage of the Key Peninsula Civic Center as users and volunteers. The entire family has grown and matured over the years along with the Civic Center.
I've served on the Board and volunteered for well over twenty years in various positions, and hope to continue serving in whatever capacity. I see the KP Civic Center as a resource for the whole Key Peninsula community - north, central and south - as well as being one of the best opportunities to meet and share the interests common to residents of the KP. The Civic Center has been a great collaboration between families, associates, neighbors and friends over the years. |
TIM KEZELE, 1st VICE PRESIDENT
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My family purchased a small cabin on Filucy bay the day that I was born, November 1, 1955. We spent every weekend and summer here on the KP. There were many times when we attended some sort of event at the KPCC where we met many local families and weekenders like us.
My family finally moved permanently to the area in 1969. In 1987 I joined the board of the center and have enjoyed many community gatherings and meeting new people. I call the center the “mothership of the non profits.” It is a bond for making this a great community. |
ELLEN LE VITA, AT LARGE
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My husband, Craig, and I bought a home on the Key Peninsula in February 2018 and moved to the community two months later. I’ve been a resident of Washington State for 34 years. I obtained my Master of Arts degree from San Diego State University and spent my career developing aviation training programs for the military, most recently with The Boeing Company. Since retiring in 2014, I’ve spent my time enjoying many hobbies, including sailing, hiking, amateur radio, working out, and reading.
After moving to the KP, I wanted to become more active in the community. The Civic Center’s Past President asked me to consider joining the board and I agreed to start attending meetings. Five months later I was elected to the board to fill the spot of a departing member. A mere six months later, I was elected to the Executive Committee, and I look forward to becoming even more involved in the activities the KPCCA supports. |
Board Meeting Minutes
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Civic Center History
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The Key Peninsula Civic Center Association was incorporated on April 10, 1956. Lead by then-president O.S. (Ollie) Whitmore, the Civic Center was originally part of the Vaughn Union High School.
On inauguration day, some 750 residents and guests gathered to celebrate the purchase of the property by the community with a formal dedication dinner- dance. Among the attendees were the Attorney General and his wife, Pierce County Commissioners, the Chairman of the school district and Mayor and Vice Mayor of Tacoma. For the last 65+ years this vintage facility has been lovingly maintained by community volunteers and managed by a dedicated board of directors. |
Key Peninsula Civic Center Association Presidents since 1982
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1982-1983: Tom Van Slyke
1984-1985:Mike Salatino 1986-1987: Vicki Henschel 1988-1989: Dale Loy 1990-1991: Stephanie Zampini 1992-1993: Ed Taylor 1994-1995: Terry Thomas 1995-1996: Tim Kezele 1996-1997: Mike Coffin 1998-1999:Marty Marcus 2000-2002: Dave Stratford 2003-2004: Betty Kelley |
2005-2006: Phil Bauer
2007-2008: Ben Thompson 2009-2010: Bruce Macdonald 2010-2011: Phil Bauer 2011-2013: Bruce Macdonald 2012-2014: Mark Roberts 2014-2015: Phil Bauer 2015-2016: Ted Ralston, Bruce Macdonald, Mark Roberts, Phil Bauer 2016-2017: Ted Ralston, Bruce Macdonald & Phil Bauer 2017-2021: Tim Kezele 2021-2022: Chuck Davis 2022-: Bruce Macdonald |