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Board Members
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Vincent (Vince) Guerrero
Vince is a welcome addition to our WSASC Board. He recently created a survey for other senior centers, and this survey caught our attention. Vince was looking for answers: what works and doesn’t work, and what the new trends are in the field. This quest for information is the reason he got involved with the Association. As a Board, we’ve been focusing on networking and sharing as a way to improve our Senior Centers. Our Conference yielded many suggestions that we keep the sharing going. Vince was clearly on the same page. Vince keeps busy outside of the Senior Center. He enjoys outdoor recreation, hunting, and camping. He stays active with weight lifting, jogging, and soccer. And he loves motorcycle riding, too. We’re excited to welcome Vince and his great ideas to our Board. Vince Guerrero - Conference Kathy Armstrong
Antonia graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in Family Studies. She has a diverse background working at Mills College, Retirement Inns of America, Encore Entertainment agency of Dallas and Maple Valley. Antonia and her husband Jeff have two boys, the youngest a senior at Tahoma High School. She enjoys tandem bicycling with Jeff, watching the kids sports teams, reading, cake decorating and family adventures. Antonia Kerney—NISC Allie Mason
Allie lives in the Tumwater area with her husband and enjoys running, scrap-booking, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Allie Mason-- Marketing Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson-- Marketing
Elizabeth has worked at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center for a little over a year. The City of Lakewood recently assumed operation of the Senior Center as of July of last year. The Center is broadening its focus into wellness by adding a health & fitness component and an Outdoor Recreation program. Elizabeth feels it is imperative for Older Adults to be active, as it is the key to staying independent. Her Center has quite a variety of programs, "something for everyone." Elizabeth previously worked at the YMCA for almost 13 years with older adults in health and fitness. She has experience with YMCA of the USA doing trainings for instructors who work with Older Adults. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health & Fitness Instructor. Elizabeth also has her BS in Physical Education-Exercise Science from the University of Oregon. Elizabeth has a wonderful husband and two beautiful children ages nine and 21 months. She enjoys running and scrapbooking… if she ever has any spare time. Elizabeth brings enthusiasm and energy to our Board. Elizabeth Scheid-- Membership Julia A. White When Julia isn’t planning senior programs, trips, events or renting the Fife Community Center she is busy editing or revising a newsletter or manual. Julia loves to learn the latest on safety and compliance issues. Julia grew up in Puyallup where she attended Fruitland Elementary, Aylen Jr. High, and Puyallup High School and received her Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement at Green River Community College. Soon after (1989) she entered the United States Air Force where she served 5 years as a Security Police Officer. Julia’s loves her new board position with the Pierce County YWCA as she has always been an advocate against domestic violence and racism issues. Julia is also a member of the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association and loves her new found sport of dragon boating. Julia White-- Membership Jacob McGee Jacob is excited to be a member of the WSASC Advisory Board. He brings to WSASC his varied experience working with many different senior populations. Previous to working at ECSC, Jacob was an Adult Day Health Center Activity Specialist with Senior Services in Seattle. He also was the Activity Director at Hearthstone Cottage Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Ellensburg for 3 years. Jacob graduated from Central Washington University in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Gerontology with minors in Sociology and Family Studies. Jacob lives in Woodinville with his wonderful wife of 5 years, their Westie dog, who is lucky enough to come to work with him everyday at the senior center, and their parrot. Jacob loves reading, mountain biking, and his new obsession, restoring his 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile. Jacob McGee-- Fundraising Lisa Garland
Lisa works for the City of Bremerton coordinating trips, activities and special events for the active seniors in and around Kitsap County. Fun, positivism and vitality are top priorities at the Bremerton Senior Center. “This has been by far the most fun I have ever had in a job. I go to work and play for a living, working for people who feel like family.” Lisa Garland, Treasurer Fred Corbett
wife Kimberly raised, three grown children, a rabbit Hiram, two dogs King and Solomon and two cats. Public Relations is his specialty, and constitutional law is one of his hobbies. Rocky Kirwin - New Board Member! Ellen Palmer - New Board Member! Kim Kelley - New Board Member!
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Vince
hails from Pasco and is joining Jen Robinson in Fund Raising. He
has a Leisure Services degree from Central Washington University. Vince
loves working in such a meaningful profession. “I like
that I make a difference in peoples lives. I like the fact
that I can change the way people perceive others and me,” he
says. In this field, he is able to help create happiness
in people’s lives.
Antonia is the Senior Program Director at the greater
Maple Valley Community Center, a small non-profit agency with Family,
Youth and Senior programs. She has been employed at the Center
for nine years and has combined her work with PTA and the local
school district to enhance her program. "I always wanted to
work at a community or senior center. Coming from a for profit
retirement industry, it's nice to be able to help all the seniors
in my community". 
Elizabeth
is new to the Association and to the Board. Her role on the board
is to coordinate membership. She is very excited about her position,
as she enjoys networking with other Senior Center Professionals. “I wanted to learn creative programming
ideas and problem solving from others,” Elizabeth explains. “My
passion is working with older adults where I feel like I can make
a difference.” 
Lisa has been a member of WSASC for one year and is very excited about being on the board. “I have learned so much from the members of WSASC. This is an excellent resource for anyone working with older adults and in recreation. My first conference was a fabulous experience. I look forward to many more and to serving such a great organization.” 
Fred has lived in the area for the past 25 years and has owned his home in Shelton WA. for the past 10 years. He is originally from Salem, Massachusetts. He and his
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