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Pat Beehler supports youth civic engagement and its proposed expansion at 7th Annual Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser
Lacey, WA, May 28, 2009 Thurston County Commissioner candidate Pat Beehler joined a crowd of community leaders to help support the 7th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County Foundation for the Future fundraiser this morning at the St. Martin’s Pavilion.
“It is a shared privilege and honor to serve the community and focus on its future - the youth,” said Beehler who provided survey work for the Tumwater club’s building construction in 2001 and is hopeful of the proposed Olympia clubhouse.
Superintendent of the North Thurston Public Schools Dr. Jim Koval prided the club’s purpose and success among local youths.
“Most people have third places – outside of home and work – a place that endorses a greater sense of community and civic engagement…The Boys and Girls Club is a third place for youth,” explained Koval.
Understanding the significance of this so-called third place, Beehler and his family have been long-time community servants since they moved back to Thurston County in 1972. Beehler has served as President for the Olympia Jaycees and Tumwater Rotary Club.
The Tumwater High School Jazz Band serenaded the guests and speakers with upbeat tempos at the beginning of the annual event. Beehler who sat near the band was personally appreciative of their presence. The Republican candidate recounted volunteering backstage at a local Rotary Jazz Festival at the Washington Center which featured local high school bands.
Beehler will be filing for candidacy at the Thurston County Courthouse on Monday, June 1st. A celebratory event at the Red Lion Hotel that morning will precede his filing.
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