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The heart of the South Whidbey Commons is the large team of youth and adult community volunteers who so generously make SWC what it is. Two part-time staff and a Board of Directors work closely with these volunteers to guide SWC programming.
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South Whidbey Commons
PO Box 222
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-0127
The SWC is located at 113 McLeod Alley /124 Second Street in Langley, WA
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About the South Whidbey Commons...
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The volunteer Board of the South Whidbey Commons is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating opportunities to develop a stronger sense of community.
Patty Sievers (Chair) - Community Volunteer, Teacher (Retired)
Cynthia Shelton (Vice-Chair)- Career and Technical Education Director / Alternative Ed. Principal (Retired)
Sue Haworth - Teacher and Middle School Principal (Retired)
Carol McNeil, RN (Secretary/Treasurer)- Deputy Director / Nursing Director, Island County Health Department (Retired)
Clyde Monma - Chief Scientist, Telcordia Technologies (Retired)
Laura Persaud - Performing artist / educator.
Cathy Waymire-Rooks - Landscape designer.
Jim Shelver - Retired, long-time active community volunteer.
Jo Shelver - Retired, long-time active community volunteer.
Diane Watson - Director of Student Support, South Whidbey School District (Retired)
Community Advisors
Marti Animosa
Duane Fulgham
Mindy Gardner
Larry Kwarsick
Mully Mullally
Rich Parker
Susie Richards
Ursula Roosen-Runge
Bill Sievers
Program Director
Gena Kraha works to develop, coordinate and supervise SWC programs. She teams up with the ICB Manager and Youth Coordinator to coordinate ICB activities. Gena collaborates with and supports AmeriCorps members, and recruits and coordinates community volunteers. As part of her effort to expand programming and increase youth participation, she partners with community members and organizations in meetings, shared program planning, outreach in schools, and participation in community forums. Gena is a former South Whidbey AmeriCorps volunteer who loves to splash in puddles on a rainy day.
ICB Manager and Youth Coordinator
Susannah "Rosie" Woods oversees cafe and bookstore operations, working closely with youth and adult volunteers, AmeriCorps members, SWC Board members and the SWC Program Director, as well as members of partner organizations. Her mission is to ensure every customer receives superb service and the highest quality products.
Susannah has been working with children and food for a long time in no particular order. She has been the Director of Performing Arts at San Domenico, directed with many local youth and professional theatre companies as well as been a chocolatier, pastry chef and manager of a number of local businesses and restaurants. In her spare time, she writes plays and screenplays and is currently working on a short story book for children and a screenplay for animation.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS...
South Whidbey Commons values the support and working relationships with the following community partners:
S.W. Community Engagement Center
South Whidbey Family Resource Center (Parenting Classes) To sign up for parenting classes, call (360) 221-6808, ext.4602.
South Whidbey Youth Connection
South Whidbey Family Support Alliance