Upcoming Events
2012
Election Night Party
Time: November 6, 6:00PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue)
While the main event will be hosted by the Washington State Republican Party, Rob McKenna and Dave Reichert in the Evergreen Ballroom on the 1st floor, you're welcome to join us in a private suite to await the results of the 2012 election. King County Elections will post initial results at 8:15pm, and so we expect a public announcement to follow shortly thereafter. Our suite number will be posted outside the Evergreen Ballroom or you can ask at the front desk.
Maple Valley - Black Diamond Candidates Forum
Time: October 25, 7:00-8:30PM
Location: Rock Creek Elementary School Gym
While hosted by the Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, this candidate forum is open the the public and requires no membership or registration fee. Doors open to the public at 6:45pm and the forum begins at 7:00pm.
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber Candidates Forum
Time: October 19, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Location: TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Banquet Room
This debate-style candidate forum will be the program for the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber's October luncheon at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Banquet Room. The questions will be economic and business oriented in nature, with a local flavor where appropriate. Registration for the luncheon begins at 11:30 AM, with the program usually under way promptly at Noon. Click here to register online.
Issaquah Candidates Forum
Time: October 18, 7:00-8:30PM
Location: Issaquah City Hall South, Council Chambers
The Issaquah Candidates Forum is sponsored by Issaquah Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), The League of Women Voters – King County, and The Issaquah Press. It will also be recorded and rebroadcast on ICTV Channel 21 as well as used for the 2012 Video Voter Guide.
Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber Candidate Forum
Time: October 17, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge, Maple Valley
The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidate's Forum for the 5th District state house and senate races during their October membership luncheon. This is an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves to our business community. Members begin arriving at 11:30am; buffet opens at 11:40am; program begins at 11:55am; Forum begins at noon. Click here to register online.
Stand for Children PAC Fundraiser
Time: October 11, 7:00-9:00PM
Location: Jody Mull's House, 6061 167th Ave. SE, Bellevue
Please join Jody Mull, Alison Meryweather, Leigh Stokes and Chad for cocktails, snacks and an evening with Stand for Children. Stand is a highly effective advocacy organization dedicated to making sure that all students, regardless of their zip code or background, receive a high quality education in our state. They are a bold and independent voice for students – working with parents, teachers, business leaders and community members – to impact change. Legislative candidates Sen. Steve Litzow, Rep. Bruce Dammeier, and Dawn McCravey will be there to share their perspectives on Stand for Children’s critical electoral work. RSVP to agrantanderson@stand.org at Stand for Children.
Women of Washington Candidates Forum
Time: October 10, 12:00-1:30PM
Location: Harbor Club, Bellevue
Women of Washington (WOW) is a conservative women’s educational organization focused on empowering women to analyze local, national and global issues. The WOW programs enable our members to be inspired and confident in articulating our core values and the virtues of America’s founding principles. The luncheon will involve a round robin style format where approximately 12 candidates will join WOW members and their guests.
Renton Chamber Legislative Reception
Time: October 9, 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Roberts Center, Renton Technical College
Join the Renton Chamber members and business leaders at the annual Legislative Reception, sponsored by The Boeing Company. Click here to register online.
Issaquah Chamber Legislative Candidate Forum
Time: October 9, 3:30-5:00PM
Location: Blakely Hall, Issaquah Highlands
Join business and citizens from Issaquah, Sammamish and across the Eastside as we hear from the candidates running for office in the 5th LD. The Forum will focus on questions relating to job creation, state competitiveness, cost of doing business, state regulation, education, economic development and much more. Educate yourself on the candidates, the issues and what is needed to help our state succeed in closing the unemployment gap, growing jobs and advancing innovation by attending this must-see candidate forum. Moderated by Erin McCallum, Executive Director of Enterprise Washington. Click here to register online.
Maple Valley Town Hall and Ice Cream Social
Time: OCTOber 3, 6:30PM
Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge, Maple Valley
The Maple Valley City Council's annual Town Hall Meeting is a chance to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of its incorporation. In addition, this is your opportunity to learn about the Tahoma School District’s efforts to prepare its students to successfully face the next chapter in their life, be it college, to the work force, or both. Come enjoy ice cream and cake, meet your community neighbors, and let your voice be heard.
The Silver Tsunami: A Candidates’ Forum on Washington’s Aging Readiness
Time: October 1, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island
Several senior citizen advocate groups -- including the Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services, AARP Washington, the Bellevue Network on Aging , the Eastside Human Services Forum, the ElderCare Alliance, the Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and the Washington State Senior Citizens’ Lobby are hosting this state legislative candidates’ forum dedicated to aging policy issues and Washington’s readiness to meet the needs of the growing numbers of older adults in Washington state.
2012 Issaquah Rotary Run
Time: September 30, 8:45AM
Location: Sports Authority, Issaquah
The 36th annual Issaquah Run will take place on Sunday, September 30th. Once again over 2,500 participants will take part in the 10K Run, the 5K Run/Walk and the Kids Run. Chad and his 13-year old son, Duncan, will be running for their best time. Register today to take part in this Issaquah tradition!
Muckleshoot Elders Complex Dedication
Time: September 26, 10:00AM
Location: 17800 SE 392nd St., Auburn
The Muckleshoot Tribal Council is hosting a grand opening of their new Muckleshoot Elders Complex. Join us for a traditional blessing, ribbon cutting, lunch and entertainment.
Issaquah Chamber Luncheon
Time: September 25, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Location: Holiday Inn of Issaquah
Join us for our September Membership Luncheon, Part 2 of our "Washington Tomorrow" 3-month Luncheon series featuring Steve Mullen, CEO of Washington Roundtable, who will be speaking about benchmarks for a better Washington!
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber Luncheon
Time: September 21, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Location: TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Banquet Room
Our September Chamber Luncheon will feature a presentation from Roger Stark of the Washington Policy Center. Mr. Stark is an expert on health care and the health- care industry and will discuss the impacts to businesses of the National Health Care Act, popularly known as "Obamacare," as well as other health-care related issues.
WSSDA Legislative Assembly
Time: September 21-22
Location: SeaTac Mariott
Chad and the Legislative Committee of the Washington School Directors' Assocation are hosting delegates from each school board in Washington state to adopt the WSSDA legislative agenda for the coming session. Proposals are then prioritized by the delegates, the Legislative Committee and finally by the WSSDA Board of Directors.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Informative Meeting
Time: September 20, 1:00-3:00PM
Location: City Hall Northwest, 1775 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah
The City of Issaquah is hosting an informational meeting on electric vehicle charging stations. The City is actively trying to build our local EV infrastructure - the typical EV emits the carbon equivalent of a 75 mpg car, so it has huge benefits, along with lower local air pollution, and fewer petrochemicals ending up in Issaquah Creek and Lake Sammamish. The City is reaching out to local property owners and businesses as part of this effort.
Reagan Dunn Kick-off Breakfast
Time: September 20, 7:30-8:30AM
Location: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
The race for Attorney General is wide open, and it's support from people like you that will make the difference. Please join Chad to help Reagan Dunn finish the campaign strong at his Sprint to the Finish Kickoff Breakfast.
Eastside Transportation Meeting
Time: September 19, 8:00AM
Location: Master Builders Association, 335 116th Ave. SE, Bellevue
Our guest speaker for this meeting is Franz Loewenherz, Senior Transportation Planner for the City of Bellevue. Franz will discuss the initiation of the update of Bellevue’s Transit Master Plan, last updated in 2003. The Bellevue City Council approved a set of project principles in July to provide direction for this year long process that is concurrent with the Downtown Transportation Plan update.
Maywood MS and Liberty HS PTSA Meetings
Time: September 18, 6:30-8:00PM
Location: MMS Library & LHS Rm. 125, East Renton Highlands
Chad continues to serve as the Legislative Representative for the Maywood Middle School PTSA, but will be splitting his time with a concurrent Liberty High School PTSA meeting up the hill to ensure word gets out on important preparations for Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly on Oct. 19-20.
Enumclaw School Board Meeting
Time: September 17, 6:00PM
Location: 2929 McDougall Ave., Enumclaw
The Enumclaw School Board has extended Chad an invitation to join them for a meeting prior to the regular evening agenda on Sept. 17th where they can discuss legislative priorities specific to the Enumclaw area that might not have been highlighted in the WSSDA Legislative Committee.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Open House
Time: September 15, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Station 81, SE 231 & Maple Valley Highway
Join us (and about 400 others) for the 4th annual Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Open House. There's lot of attractions for the kids, hot dogs, burgers, and shaved ice. The Sheriff's Office helicopter lands at 11am, and the Airlift NW helo lands at 12:00pm.
Education Dialog with Rob McKenna
Time: September 15, 9:00-10:00AM
Location: Lombardi's, Issaquah
Rob McKenna is hosting a private reception in Issaquah for teachers and public school administrators so that we can discuss his plans for K-12 education. Undoubtedly you've heard different view points about Rob's plans for K-12 education when he becomes our next Governor. This is your opportunity to hear from him directly and ask him your questions!
Quality Education Committee Meeting
Time: September 14, 9:00AM-3:00pm
Location: Senate Cherberg ABC Conference Room
The QEC will received updates from the Joint Task Force for Education Funding, TBIP Revised Funding Formula Recommendations, and WSIPP Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Study, but most of the agenda is set aside to discuss the implementation schedule to fully fund the redefined program of basic education by 2018.
American Legion Meeting
Time: September 13, 7:00PM
Location: 38625 SE River St., Snoqualmie
Chad will be attending the regular monthly meeting of the Renton-Pickering Post 79 in Snoqualmie, where we'll be swearing in our new officers for the 2012-13 year.
AWB Legislative Candidate Reception
Time: September 11, 6:30PM
Location: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
The Association of Washington Business has invited Chad to meet with business leaders for a candidate reception on 9/11. AWB is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business association and includes more than 7,900 members of all sizes, types and locations representing 700,000 employees.
Meet Up to Discuss Issaquah’s Future
Time: September 11, 4:00AM
Location: Pogacha Restaurant, 120 NW Gilman
As a special guest, Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger will lead this special Chamber of Commerce meeting to speak about the decisions facing the City in the coming months, including the Central Issaquah Plan, and why now is the time to engage in the issues, challenges and opportunities facing our community. Chad will attend to represent the Issaquah School District.
Maple Valley Prime Time Business Expo
Time: September 8, 9:00AM-1:30PM
Location: Rock Creek Elementary School Gym
Join Chad and the Maple Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Farmer's Market to discover what our local businesses have to offer. Shopping locally supports our schools, our parks, our roads, and jobs.
Beyond Oil: Transforming Transportation in Century 21
Time: September 7, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Location: Intiman Theatre, Seattle Center
This one day conference will focus on the future of transportation and discuss how the convergence of advances in information technology, communications, batteries, lightweight materials, smart grid technologies, aviation biofuels and electric vehicles are enabling the transformation of transportation by making mobility safer, faster, more affordable and greener. Chad will be attending sessions and showing off his electric 2007 Vectrix VX-1, with 23,000 oil-free miles.
Black Diamond Labor Days
Time: September 3, 9:30AM
Location: Black Diamond, 2nd Ave. & Lawson St.
The Black Diamond Labor Days Parade is one of the best parades in King County.
Starting at 10am on Monday with the VFW's Color Guard, followed by the Police
and Fire Departments and the Kids Parade we have everything from local
dignitaries, community floats, marching bands, drill teams, and antique cars.
This year's theme is "We Are Family!"
Maple Valley Farmers' Market Blood Drive
Time: August 25, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Rock Creek Elementary School (25700 MV-BD Rd SE)
With well oxygenated blood from the triathlon, Chad will head over to the Maple
Valley Farmers' Market for their blood drive. Everyone who donates on
August 25th will receive a fresh and locally grown piece of fruit from one of
the farmers at the Farmers' Market. For more information, please visit
www.crbs.net or contact 1-877-24-BLOOD. Folks
interested in donating blood, should be sure to eat well, drink plenty of
non-caffeinated fluids and bring picture ID.
Lake Sammamish Triathlon
Time: August 25, 7:00AM
Location: Lake Samammish Park
Join Chad and hundreds of other local athletes to raise money for the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation. New this year is the Retro-Tri, which has no
wetsuits, no fancy bikes, or high-tech gear. Click
here to
register.
King-Pierce Farm Bureau Picnic
Time: August 19, 1:00-4:00PM
Location: Farmer's Park in Enumclaw
Over a dozen candidates are scheduled to give the traditional stump speeches on
the hay wagon this Sunday for the local farm bureau, and Chad is among them.
For more information, click here to visit their
website.
Snoqualmie Railroad Days
Time: August 18, 10:30AM
Location: Snoqualmie, SE Epsilon St. and Schusman Ave SE
For over 70 years, Railroad Days has hosted the Grand Parade. In 2012, the Grand
Parade will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 11:00am and will travel up
Railroad Avenue through historic downtown Snoqualmie passing by the Snoqualmie
Depot.
YarrowBay Summer BBQ
Time: August 15, 5:30-7:30PM 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Discovery Center in Black Diamond (25203 Roberts Drive)
Join YarrowBay representatives for a status update on the Villages and Lawson
Hills developments in Black Diamond, as well as great BBQ provided by Richard
Cain from Foothills Fireplace and Grills. Chad will be attending to stay
abreast of the issues, and is looking for opportunities for the state
legislature to help address ongoing community concerns with current development
plans.
Quality Education Council Meeting
Time: August 13, 9:00-2:30PM
Location: Cherberg Conference Room ABC
The agenda for this meeting of the QEC includes an update on QEC organization,
review of past QEC recommendations, 2012 Legislative Session & budget summary,
McCleary Lawsuit update, Jt. Task Force on Education Funding update, and a
report from the Compensation Technical Working Group. Chad will provide
public comment regarding regional labor market adjustments, which were missing
from the working group recommendations.
WTIA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Time: August 14, 7:15 - 9:15AM
Location: Davis Wright Tremaine - 1201 Third Ave., Suite #2200, Seattle
Chad's software development firm, Jetstream Software, is a member of the
Washington Technology Industry Association, which is hosting a gubernatorial
candidate forum and breakfast in Seattle for the technology community.
Click
here to register.
The Festival at Mount Si
Time:
August 11, 10:00AM
Location: North Bend
The Grand Parade goes right through the heart of downtown, rain or shine. We
will line-up along Cedar Falls Way and at 10:30am proceed straight down North
Bend Way, turn right onto Main, right again onto 2nd Street, and disperse into
the elementary school parking area.
WSRP Unity Rally
Time:
August 9, 3:30 - 5:00PM
Location: Bellevue Westin
Join Chad and Rob McKenna at the WSRP “Unity” rally featuring Governor Chris
Christie at the Bellevue Westin - doors will open at 3:30pm. This rally will
officially kick off the count down to the 2012 general elections!
Rob McKenna Fundraiser
Time:
August 5, 5:30 - 7:30PM
Location: Erin & Dave McCallum's Home
Join Lee Keller and Mike Rusch, Lisa and Mike Kirschner, Susan Livingston, Galen
and Chad Magendanz, Erin and Dave McCallum, Heidi and Jay Rodne, Katherine and
Victor Ross, and Jill and Brad Toft for a summer evening to help elect an
effective leader as our governor: Rob McKenna. Suggested minimum donation
is $100/person. RSVP to Erin at 206-619-1525.
Joint Task Force on Education Funding
Time:
August 3, 9:00 - 11:30AM
Location: Highline Community College Student Union
Chad will be attending this important first meeting of the
Joint
Task Force on Education Funding, created last session by HB 2824 in response
to the Supreme Court ruling on the McCleary case, to track progress on this
important work. Assigned to the task force are also our local senators,
Steve Litzow and Joe Fain, along with Rep. Marcie Maxwell.
King County GOP Summer Picnic
Time: July
28, 11:00 - 2:00PM
Location: Marymoor Park, Velodrome Shelter
Join us for grilled food, bouncy toys & family activities and hear from Chad and
the rest of our elected officials and GOP candidates. While they last,
Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars will be awarded at the 5th LD GOP booth to anyone who
can pronounce Chad's last name.
Seafair Triathlon
Time: July
22, 6:30AM
Location: Seward Park
Chad and his son Quinn will join athletes from all around the Pacific Northwest
where they'll swim, cycle and run through beautiful Seward Park on Lake
Washington to support the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason in its
mission to discover causes and cures to autoimmune diseases such as Type 1
diabetes, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and many others.
5th LD Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
Time: July
19, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Location: Issaquah Train Depot
Come out to Issaquah and enjoy select wine, cheese, exceptional speakers and
stimulating conversation with the candidates. Space is limited, so please RSVP
to Nadine Gulit or Joan Crecca (scouser01@centurytel.net
or 425-888-2217) by July 15th
Welcome to the 5th Legislative District!
Time: July 17, 4:00 - 6:00PM
Location: Black Diamond Bakery
With redistricting this year the 5th LD has grown on the south end to include
all of Black Diamond, areas of Enumclaw, and much of the East Renton Highlands.
Join Chad and the other 5th LD Republican legislative candidates for an informal
meet & greet at the Black Diamond Bakery. Remember, ballots for the
primary election drop on July 18th, so there's not much time left to make an
informed decision.
Eastside Republican Club Salmon Fest
Time: July 10, 6:00PM
Location: VFW Post 2995, REdmond
Come enjoy delicious grilled salmon (and sausages for those who prefer) and hear
and support our great Eastside candidates! The club will match your
contributions, proportional to the amount the candidates receive from
individuals at SalmonFest, up to the amount allowed by law.
Black Diamond Miners Classic 5K Race
Time: July 7, 9:00AM
Location: Black Diamond
Join Chad for the 2012 Black Diamond Coal Miners Classic 5k Run and Walk.
Proceeds from this race will help fund the Bronze Miner Memorial at the Black
Diamond Historical Museum.
Issaquah's Downhome 4th of July & Heritage Festival
Time: July 4, 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Location:
Veteran's Memorial Field, Issaquah
While candidates aren't allowed to march in the Kids, Pets 'n Pride Parade at
11:00AM, we'll have a booth at Veteran's Memorial Field for the old-fashioned
games, pony rides and live entertainment. Come and watch performers thrill you
with their talents, test your balance in one-legged races, hop to the finish
line in the sack races, bounce in the inflatables, try your hand at making
butter or challenge your speed at the pie-eating contest.
Carnation 4th of July Parade
Time: July 4, 10:00AM
Location:
Tolt Ave., Carnation
Join us for our first big event
in Carnation since it was redistricted into the 5th Legislative District.
The morning begins with a 5K run at 8:30AM, a kiddie parade at 10:30AM, welcome
address from Mayor Jim Berger at 10:45am, and the Grand Parade at 11:00AM. Bring
the family and join us as we march!
Flag Raising Ceremony
Time: July 4, 8:00AM
Location:
LDS Church, Issaquah
Chad will be the featured speaker at Issaquah's morning flag raising ceremony on
July 4th. This event also features a 21 gun salute performed by our
Liberty High School Junior Naval ROTC cadets.
Muni League Candidate Ratings Release Event
Time: July 2, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Wooly Toad Restaurant at Newcastle Golf Club
To honor volunteers and celebrate the candidates who are running for public
office, the Municipal League is hosting a Candidate Ratings Release event that
will coincide with the press release for their 2012 candidate ratings and bring
together many of this year's candidates, local officials, and members of the
Municipal League community.
Issaquah Chamber Luncheon
Time: June 27, 11:30AM
Location:
Holiday Inn, Issaquah
So what’s next after the U.S. Supreme Court Decision? How will this affect the
business community? Our featured speaker for this important discussion on
federal health care legislation is Dr. Roger Stark, health care policy expert at
Washington Policy Center and Overlake Foundation Board Member.
Grand Ridge Plaza Groundbreaking
Time: June 26, 9:00AM
Location:
Corner of 9th Avenue NE and Park, Issaquah Highlands
Join us to celebrate the start of Grand Ridge Plaza, the community’s new urban
retail district at Issaquah Highlands.
Snoqualmie City Council Meeting
Time: June 25, 7:00PM
Location:
City Hall, Snoqualmie
The Snoqualmie City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (38624 SE River Street).
Highlands Day
Time: June 23, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location:
Village Green Park, Issaquah Highlands
The Highlands Day Americana-theme will be enhanced this year as we celebrate the
cultural diversity of Issaquah. Travel around the globe while never leaving
Village Green Park and visit hands-on exhibition booths representing different
countries - many hosted by Issaquah Highlands residents.
Eastside Leadership Conference
Time: June 22, 7:30PM - 2:00PM
Location:
Microsoft Conference Center
The Eastside Chamber will present a showcase of the cutting-edge innovations,
technologies, resources and people that are advancing the economic vitality of
the region and the global economy. Discover how to capitalize on emerging trends
and opportunities and make valuable connections with Eastside business and civic
leaders.
Lt. Governor's Debate
Time: June 14, 6:00PM
Location:
Eagle Room, Issaquah Police Station
The Issaquah/Sammamish Tea Party is hosting the only scheduled debate between
candidates for Lt. Governor. Of course this includes Rep. Glenn Anderson,
who has endorsed Chad to fill the seat in the House of Representatives that he
will be vacating.
Washington Refuse and Recycling Association
Time: June 21, 5:00PM
Location: Bellevue Hilton
The Washington Refuse and Recycling Association is holding its 65th Annual
Meeting from June 20th-24th at the Bellevue Hilton. Chad will be attending their
reception to learn more about their industry - solid waste and recycling - and
meet their members.
Issaquah School Board Meeting Board Meeting
Time: June 20, 7:00PM
Location:
ISD Admin Building, Issaquah
Join us for our last school board meeting of the school year. Agenda
topics include the superintendent's annual evaluation, school discipline
monitoring report, follow-up actions from the High School Schedule Committee,
homework and grading best practices, and upcoming curriculum adoptions.
Eastside Transportation Association Meeting
Time: June 20, 8:00AM
Location:
Master Builders Association, Bellevue
Our speaker will be John Niles, whose research interests include connected
electric vehicle deployment, traffic operations management, and public transit
productivity. He educates and advises on the many ways that communications and
transportation interact, including teleworking, electronic service delivery, and
computerization and wireless communications in cars.
Issaquah City Council Meeting
Time: June 18, 7:30PM
Location:
Council Chambers, Issaquah City Hall South
Chad will attend the regular Issaquah City Council meeting to monitor issues on
the agenda that are being done in partnership with state government in Olympia.
Fall City Days Parade
Time: June 16, 10:30AM
Location: Fall City
Join us for the Fall City Days Parade. We have banners, signs and T-shirts, so
all you need to do is show up between 10AM and 11am with a smile on your face to
share with all the folks in Fall City. Bring the kids!
King County GOP Flag Day Dinner
Time: June 14, 6:00PM
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bellevue
Our special guest this year is Janine Turner, the former actress of Emmy
Award-winning series Northern Exposure, current author and political commentator
and co-founder of "Constituting America."
How to Improve Young Adult Employment in WA
Time: June 14, 3:30PM
Location:
Issaquah Depot Museum, Issaquah
Chad will participate in a forum on Improving Young Adult Employment sponsored
by the Community Forums Network, Issaquah Chamber and the Issaquah History
Museum. Panelists included Sen. Jim Kastama, Rep. Jay Rodne and Jim Spady.
Issaquah School District Graduation Ceremoniesion Ceremonies
Time: June 11, 1:00PM - 10:00PM
Location: Safeco Field, Seattle
The Issaquah school board will be there to officiate the Skyline, Issaquah and
Liberty commencement ceremonies...all with their unique spin on the Issaquah
experience. Chad will deliver the commencement speech for Issaquah High School,
having done Skyline and Liberty in past years. Congratulations to the entire
graduating Class of 2012!
Maple Valley Days Parade Maple Valley Days Parade
Time: June 9, 10:00AM
Location:
Lake Wilderness Elementary, Maple Valley
Join us for the first parade of the campaign season! We have banners, signs and
T-shirts, so all you need to do is show up between 9am and 10AM with a smile on
your face to share with all the folks in Maple Valley. Bring the kids and stay
for the festival at Lake Wilderness Park!
Joel Hussey's Kick-off Breakfast
Time: June 8, 7:30AM
Location:
Willows Lodge, Woodinville
Fellow Jennifer Dunn Leadship Institute classmate Joel Hussey will be announcing
his campaign for State Representative in the 45th Legislative District, our
neighbors to the north. He will be running against incumbent Democrat
Roger Goodman.
Renton/Kent/Covington Tea Party Meeting
Time: June 7, 6:30PM
Location:
Fairwood Country Club Board Room, Renton
Private Enterprise Partnership will present a brief on Operation BluePrint.
Also joining us will be Shelby Blakely from the TPP Citizen Journalism and
candidates Mark Hargrove, Brad Toft, Kristin Thompson and Andy Massagli.
WPC Environmental Policy Conference
Time: June 7, 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Location:
The Westin, Seattle
This year's Environmental Conference and Lunch will feature keynote speaker
Terry L. Anderson, one of the nation's leading free-market environmental policy
experts for more than three decades.
Growth Management Planning Council
Time: June 6, 4:00PM
Location: PSRC 5th Floor Board Room, 1011 Western Avenue, Seattle
Chad will testify on behalf of the Issaquah School District for the King County
Growth Management Planning Council in opposition to proposed policies that would
prevent schools outside the urban growth boundary from serving students within
the urban growth area.
Issaquah Schools Foundation End-of-Year Celebrationtion End-of-Year Celebration
Time: June 5, 6:30PM
Location: 25819 SE 25th Way, Sammamish
As an ex-officio board member of the Issaquah Schools Foundation, Chad will be
joining them for their final board meeting and end-of-year potluck celebration.
There's lots to celebrate this year, with an annual luncheon benefit raising
$650,000 and total fundraising this year well over $1M. What a team effort!
Ribbon Cutting for Congressman Reichert
Time: June 4, 12:00PM
Location: 22605 SE 56th Street, Suite 130, Issaquah
As many of you know, Congressman Dave Reichert recently moved his district
office to Issaquah. Please join us for a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the
Congressman's new office location.
Relay for Life
Time: June 1, 10:00PM
Location: Skyline High School, Sammamish
As a member of the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, Chad and his son Quinn have
volunteered to man the concession stand and grill for this important community
service event. Come join us for this great opportunity to raise money and
awareness for those battling cancer.
Washington State Republican Convention
Time: June 1-2
Location:
Tacoma Convention Center
Chad has
again been elected as a state delegate to the 2012 Washington State
Republican Convention representing the 5th Legislative District, and will be
participating in our grassroots democratic process for creating a state platform and
selecting delegates for the national convention in Tampa.
33rd Annual Issaquah Community Awards
Time: May 31, 6:00PM
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn, Issaquah
Robin Kelley, Director of Festivals, and Chad have been selected to close the
annual community awards ceremony with a special poem.
Issaquah NJROTC Disestablishment Ceremony
Time: May 30, 6:00PM
Location:
Issaquah High School
Chad will be joining the VFW again to present MSgt Richard "Top" DeMarco an
award for the amazing work he's done with our cadets over the last decade.
Issaquah Memorial Day Celebration
Time: May 28, 10:00AM
Location: Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah
The VFW has asked Chad to be guest speaker at the Memorial Day commemoration at
Issaquah's Hillside Cemetery. The event will also feature the Issaquah
High School NJROTC, who will perform a 21-gun salute and provide color guard for
the event.
Filing Week
Time: May 14th to 18th
Chad files online and shares some comments about what the oath of office means
to him.
King County GOP Convention
Time: April 28, 9:00AM
Location: Washington State Convention Center
Join us at the King County GOP Convention where we have a unique opportunity to
participate in framing the debates for the 2012 election cycle by adopting a
county platform. In addition, you'll hear from speakers running for many
of our federal, statewide, and legislative races in 2012, including Chad.
10th Annual 'Hooked on Fishing' Trout Derby
Time: April 27, 8:00PM
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
Chad has volunteered with the The Greater Maple Valley - Black Diamond Chamber
of Commerce to help direct traffic at the boat launch from 8pm until past
midnight.
League of Education Voters Meet & Greet
Time: March 26, 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Kelly Munn's House
Thanks to Kelly Munn and the League of Education Voters Key Advocates for
hosting a Meet & Greet fundraiser at her house. We had a fantastic discussion
with over a dozen attendees, including Rep. Katrina Asay.
5th Legislative District Caucus
Time: March 31, 10:00AM
Location: Tahoma Junior High School
Chad will be the first candidate to address our delegates while we wait for the
credential report at the 5th Legislative District caucus. The campaign is
also hosting a concessions area along with Operation Support Our Troups.
Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
Time: March 27, 7:30-8:30AM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
Our 5th Legislative District campaign kickoff will be a breakfast event at the
Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn just off the intersection of I-90 and SR-900.
We have invited a very special guest speaker, so stay tuned!
To register for this event online, click here.
Bellevue Meet & Greet
Time: March 19, 7:00PM
Location: Jody Mull's House, 6061 167th Ave SE, Bellevue
Jody Mull and Betsy Cohen have extended an invitation to many of their friends
in Stand for Children and the League of Education Voters to meet with Chad at
Jody's home on Cougar Mountain. They are hosting the event so that
education advocates throughout the area can get to know him, speak about him out
in the community, and help raise money for his campaign.
Olympia Meet & Greet
Time: March 7, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Location: Steve & Kathy Gano's House, 205 15th Ave. SW, Olympia
Steve and Kathy Gano have graciously allowed us the use of their home behind the
Irv Newhouse Building to host midday wine and snacks for our friends in the
Third House. This is an informal opportunity to meet Chad and help him
better understand your clients and their legislative priorities.
Kiwanis PC Clinic
Time: March 4, 10:00AM
Location: Gibson Hall
Run down? Fighting a virus? Are things taking longer to process? If your
computer’s list of maladies seems to outnumber yours this cold and flu season,
let Chad and the experts in the Issaquah Kiwanis Young Professionals Club
identify and help fix the problem at a PC Clinic on Sunday at Gibson Hall, 105
Newport Way S.W., Issaquah. Computers can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to noon
and picked up from noon to 2 p.m. All services are free, but donations are
gladly accepted to support Kiwanis’ local community service projects.
Republican Presidental Caucus
Time: March 3, 10:00AM
Location: Tahoma Junior High School
Chad is an elected Precinct Committee Officer for the Hass Precinct and has been
appointed as PCO for the Colleen Precinct, which represents two-thirds of the
Mirrormont community on Tiger Mountain. Both precincts will be caucusing
at Tahoma Junion High School at 25600 Summit Landsburg Rd. in Ravensdale, WA
this Saturday. Doors open at 9:00AM and the caucus begins at 10:00AM, so
don't miss this opportunity to get involved in the political process and help
pick our delegates and nominee for President in 2012.
Remember, Washington is the last state before Super Tuesday and a victory here
will be a huge momentum builder for the winning GOP candidate. Your only
chance to cast a vote in the Presidental Straw Poll is by participating in your
local precinct caucus.
Public Testimony in Olympia
Time: Thursday, March 1st at 10:00AM
Location: House Ways & Means Committee, HHR A
Chad will be giving public testimony to the House
Ways & Means Committee in opposition to HB 2813, which reduces local school
district levy authority by $313M per year. Of that, $173.5M has already been
approved by voters and would go uncollected. In our district, that amounts to
$5.3M annually, which is 13% of our levy revenues and represents 70 classroom
teachers. Overall, 108 of our largest school districts would be affected by this
lowering of the levy lid, representing 70% of Washington State students.
5th District Republican PCO Meeting
Time: Feburary 23, 7:00PM
Location: Issaquah Police Station, Eagle Room
With all the important preparations for pooled precinct caucus on March 3rd,
Chad is still scheduled as the first speaker on the agenda for the February 23rd
meeting of the 5th District Republicans. As
Bob Brunjes put it, "This is a must attend for all PCOs."
Washington State PTA Focus Day
Time: Feburary 20
Location: The Urban Onion, Olympia
Join Chad in Olympia for the
2012
Washington State PTA Focus Day as we march and rally on the Capitol steps.
Issaquah/Sammamish Tea Party Meeting
Time: Feburary 16, 6:30PM
Location: King County Library System Service Center
Chad will be one of two guest speakers for the first 2012 meeting of the
Tea Party Patriots and Eastside
Citizens for Responsible Government. This organization is dedicated to the
principles of fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government, and
free markets.
NSBA Legislative Conference
Time: Feburary 4-8
Location: Washington D.C.
As coordinating member for Washington's 8th Congressional District, Chad will be
attending this year's National School Board Association
Federal Relations Network annual
conference in Washington D.C. He will meet with both Washington State
Senators and many of our Representatives in Congress to discuss important issues
such as reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Maple Valley Moms
Time: Thursday, Feburary 2nd at 10:00AM
Location: Maple Valley Library
Essie Hicks has graciously arranged for
Chad to meet the Maple Valley Mom's group
this coming Thursday at 10AM in the Maple Valley Library. Snacks will be
provided for the children, as well as supplies to make paper flower gardens
while we chat.
Public Testimony in Olympia
Time: Tuesday, January 31st at 8:00AM
Location: House Education Appropriations & Oversight Committee, HHR A
Chad will be giving public testimony to the House Education Appropriations &
Oversight Committee in support of the Fund Education First Bill (HB 2533).
This bill is critical to prompt implementation of remedies from the Supreme
Court decision on the McCleary case, decided on January 5th. He will be
representing the Issaquah School Board, who has adopted a resolution supporting
this measure, and the Washington State PTA, who adopted a Fund Education First
legislative postion that he sponsored last year.
WSSDA Legislative Conference
Time: January 28-30
Location:
Red Lion Inn, Olympia
Chad
and the WSSDA Legislative Committee will host school board members,
superintendents, and school admistrators from throughout Washington state for
the annual WSSDA Legislative Conference this weekend. Guest speakers
include State Superintendent Randy Dorn, Congressman Jay Inslee, Rep. Bruce
Dammeier, Rep. Pat Sullivan, Rep. Gary Alexander and Tom Ahearne, lead plaintiff
counsel for the McCleary case. The conference culminates on Monday with
meetings on the hill with all our state legislators.
Press Release
Time: Thursday, January 5th
Location: King County Library System Service Center
Contact: Terry J. LaBrue, APRR
LaBrue Communications
425-427-8481
E-mail: tlabrue@comcast.net
Chad Magendanz Announces for Election in 5th Legislative District
ISSAQUAH, WA -- With the focus to “jumpstart education and jobs,” community and
education leader, Chad Magendanz has announced his 2012 bid for the newly reshaped
5th Legislative District seat currently held by Rep. Glenn Anderson (R-Fall City).
Magendanz is recognized as one of the most visible members of the Issaquah School
Board and has been a longstanding advocate for both education reform and fiscal
responsibility. He would represent the 5th Legislative District that includes Issaquah,
East Renton Highlands, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Carnation, Fall City, Snoqualmie,
and North Bend through Snoqualmie Pass. Magendanz is focused on holding the line
on education cuts while supporting a fair business climate to fuel our economic
recovery.
“As an officer in the U.S. Navy, I pledged to support and defend the Constitution
of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic…and I am still
delivering on that promise today. I see challenges to our cherished way of life
in unsustainable government spending, the decline of our schools, the over-regulation
of our businesses, and everyday erosion of our constitutional rights,” said Magendanz.
“During my career at Microsoft, I personally represented the company to U.S. senators
and congressional staff, state attorneys general, hundreds of Fortune 500 CEOs,
and thousands of industry insiders. As president of the Issaquah School Board, I’ve
represented the school district’s 17,313 students and 58,258 voters and set priorities
for its $286 million annual budget. Now I have a unique opportunity to apply my
enthusiasm and ability in serving families in the 5th Legislative District. Please
allow me the opportunity to support and defend your interests in Olympia.”
ABOUT CHAD MAGENDANZ
Magendanz was appointed to the Issaquah School Board in 2008 and elected in November
of 2009. He served as Legislative Representative from 2009 to 2011 and was elected
as President in December 2011. His efforts on the board have helped the district
maintain high standards despite nearly $16 million in cuts. For the past two years
the district has received the highest rating in the state from the Center for American
Progress for “Return on Educational Investment” (student achievement per dollar
spent), maintaining the lowest administrative overhead in King County for an average
savings of $4 million annually. For the past 3 years, the Issaquah school board
has also been named Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors
Association (WSSDA) and maintained clean state audits.
Magendanz is also serving his second term on the WSSDA Legislative Committee and
represents the 8th Congressional District to the Federal Relations Network of the
National School Board Association. As a 2009 PTA Outstanding Advocate, he was appointed
to represent the Washington State PTA on the state’s new Online Learning Advisory
Committee. He is also a 2011 graduate of both Leadership WSSDA and the Jennifer
Dunn Leadership Institute.
Magendanz received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University where he majored
in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He served in the U.S. Navy as a
nuclear submarine officer followed by 10 years as a full-time program manager at
Microsoft, where he received more than 20 patent awards. For the last 7 years, he’s
been a freelance software design consultant for Microsoft as well as for Nike, Panasonic
and other award-winning local high tech companies.
A resident of the Tiger Mountain community in Issaquah, Magendanz has been married
22 years to his wife Galen, a materials science engineer at Honeywell in Redmond.
They have two boys aged twelve and fifteen who attend Maywood Middle and Liberty
High School. An avid conservationist, outdoorsman, hiker and triathlete, Magendanz
is a Kiwanis member, GOP precinct committee officer, PTSA legislative representative,
and classroom volunteer.
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Media Alert - 02 Jan 12
Mr. Chad Magendanz will make a public announcement to the media on Thursday, January
5, @ 10:00 a.m. at the King County Library System Service Center, 960 Newport Way,
Issaquah, WA 98027.
Chad Magendanz is currently president of the Issaquah School Board, serving his
second term representing the 17,313 students and 58,258 voters of the school district
in local communities, Olympia and Washington D.C. He also serves on the Legislative
Committee of the Washington State School Directors Association and National School
Board Association’s Federal Relations Network. As a 2009 PTA Outstanding Advocate,
he was appointed to represent the Washington State PTA on the state’s new Online
Learning Advisory Committee.
Magendanz is a graduate of Cornell University where he majored in Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science. He served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submarine officer
followed by 10 years as a full-time program manager at Microsoft, where he received
over 20 patent awards and personally represented the company to U.S. senators and
congressional staff, state attorneys general, hundreds of Fortune 500 CEOs, and
thousands of technology industry insiders. For the last 7 years, he’s been
a freelance software design consultant for Microsoft as well as for Nike, Panasonic
and other award-winning local high tech companies.
A resident of the Tiger Mountain community in Issaquah, Magendanz is married to
his wife Galen, a materials science engineer at Honeywell in Redmond. They
have two children aged twelve and fifteen who attend Maywood Middle and Liberty
High School. An avid conservationist, outdoorsman, hiker and triathlete, Magendanz
is a Kiwanis member, GOP precinct committee officer, PTSA legislative representative,
and classroom volunteer.
Opportunities for interviews and photos will follow the press conference.