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I started playing pickleball in 2022 and was immediately hooked on the game! My whole family plays (my husband, daughter, and son-in-law in Bellingham, and son and daughter-in-law in Seattle)! We enjoy the fun and camaraderie the sport brings. As an active traveler, I love picking up games across the country (particularly in Hilton Head, SC, and Steamboat Springs, CO). I’m always eager to make new friends and connections on and off  the courts.

I recently moved to Bellingham permanently after having spent the summer here in 2023. I am so happy to have found a welcoming pickleball community that I’m excited to join more actively. I have extensive nonprofit leadership experience in the performing arts and education fields. My specialties are communications, fundraising, board management, event planning, grant writing, and volunteer coordination. I am enthusiastic about sharing my skills with the BPC to support its mission and goals and further its growth and success.

I’ve been playing pickleball for a few years now. I’m probably a 3.5 on a good day. I mainly play at Cornwall, but have also played at most of the other indoor and outdoor venues around Whatcom County and have also enjoyed some time at Claude Blackburn’s Pavilion in Mt. Vernon (something we need very badly in Whatcom County). Before I retired, I was an attorney for software/entertainment companies for over 25 years, serving as Blizzard Entertainment’s global general counsel for more than 10 of those years. 

Besides my passion for pickleball, I bring to the club significant business, legal and government affairs experience.  I’ve been helping the BPC Board out with some legal stuff lately and feel compelled to tell you that we have been very fortunate to have those individuals tirelessly working for all of our benefit. They make a big difference in our pickleball community. Thank you.

My name is Jodi Mackey and I would like to serve as the Treasurer for Bellingham Pickleball Club. I have so much appreciation for BPC, that I wanted to serve this group with more than my membership dues. I am currently working with Terri Vosbeck, our current Treasurer, as an interim Treasurer to update our financial practices to Quickbooks.  As for my experience, I currently keep all of the financials for  my husband’s and my business, where I am responsible for updating daily balances, banking, accounts receivables and payables, and payroll.  I understand the importance of maintaining current and accurate financials so that our Board of Directors and Committees can continue to provide the benefits that we, as club members, enjoy.  As your Treasurer, I will work to continue the great work of our current Treasurer and keep our financials and our club successful with all that BPC is providing for members now and in the future.

 I started playing Pickleball in November 2022 by taking Jeff Kerr’s beginner’s class at Fairhaven Park.  In January 2023, I began participating in Open Play at Fairhaven Middle School and now play frequently (almost daily) at Open Play at Cornwall Park.  I appreciate Bellingham Pickleball Club’s involvement in making sure that we have courts to play on with other members throughout the year and, I appreciate all of the members that I have met and had the pleasure of playing with and learning from in this PB journey. “Paddles Up!” 

I moved to Bellingham in 2021.  I grew up in Maryland but have been a WA state resident since 1980.  We love Bellingham’s beauty, culture and recreational opportunities. Prior to pickleball, I was active in sailboat racing all over Puget Sound, but decided age was catching up to me. I first played pickleball back in the late 80s when there was a court where I worked in Everett, WA.. Got engaged with it again a year ago and have been playing it consistently ever since.

My wife and daughter don’t play, but I’m hopeful for the future.  I have infected my son however with the game and he is a regular. I enjoy pickleball because it sparks my competitive fire and provides excellent exercise and an opportunity to meet others in the community who share their love of the game. While it’s pretty easy to get started playing, there is always ample opportunity for improvement, which keeps it interesting and fun.

I’ve truly enjoyed getting involved in BPC and meeting the wonderful people in the club and look at this as an opportunity to give back. Thanks for considering my candidacy.

After 20 years in Kirkland, I sold my home and moved to Bellingham a year ago. I started playing pickleball in August 2023, and after taking a few free lessons, I was instantly hooked! The sport is so much fun, and the Bellingham Pickleball Club community has been a fantastic way to make new friends.

With over 20 years of board experience, I’ve been involved in various leadership roles. I spent 15 years as Social Director and VP for the Snojoke Ski Club, a 400-member sports club. I served as President of my Kirkland HOA for 5 years, managing two major construction projects. Currently, I’m on the Board/Member at Large for my Whistler Timeshare and have been a Secretary for the Tulip Trekkers. I also run my own company as an insurance recruiter with over 30 years in the field.

Skills: I excel at bringing people together, selling ideas, and managing large projects. While I work full-time and can’t commit to daily responsibilities, I’m eager to contribute to committees.

Goals: I aim to see more covered pickleball courts in the area for winter play and am interested in participating in the development of new courts and other large projects.

I began playing pickleball the summer of 2022. Riding bikes through Cornwall Park we would stop to watch the players, and someone would often ask if we wanted to join them,  and I finally did. I quickly appreciated the social aspect of the game and the many offerings of the club. Because of the enjoyment I have gotten from the game and people involved,  giving back is my way of saying thank you. 

I’m currently semi-retired after 40 years in the insurance industry and have been secretary of my homeowner’s association for 4 years.

 My goal is to continue enjoying the sport of pickleball and help the club where I can as it continues to grow.

I have lived in the beautiful state of Washington for six years, with the last four in Bellingham. I moved here from Mercer Island to be closer to my daughter while she attended Western Washington University. After deciding to go back to school, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Scandinavian Studies and English Literature last spring. Two months after graduating, I took a pickleball lesson at Volli and instantly fell in love with the game.

My goal is to actively contribute to the growth of pickleball in Bellingham and Whatcom County. I deeply enjoy the game and cherish the friendships I’ve made through our club. If given the opportunity, I am committed to promoting and advocating for this wonderful sport and community. Thank you for your consideration.

Steve Gibbs moved to Bellingham four years ago with his wife, Dina, from the San Francisco Bay Area.  A reformed tennis player, he took up pickleball in 2021, joined the BPC and hasn’t looked back.  As a member of the club, he has hosted skill development sessions for the 2.5-3.0 level, and served this past year on the Skills Development Committee.

In a previous life, Steve’s background was in finance – serving as a CFO/Controller for small tech companies.  He hopes to bring those business planning and budgeting skills to the Board as the BPC’s rapid growth will soon exceed 1000 members.  He received an MBA from the University of Washington and a BS from UC Berkeley.

Born in Kirkland, Washington, I started working in Bellingham in 1994.

My professional experience as a Director of Quality Assurance/Control Operations has given me the opportunity to work across the United States and Canada in various industries. In my personal life, I have served on several fundraising committees for local organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Mt. Baker Theatre, Bellingham Technical College, and the Bellingham Food Bank, among others.

I have been playing pickleball for three years. I was first introduced to the sport while visiting a friend in Arizona who owns a house in a community with pickleball courts. I was immediately drawn to the idea of using a paddle rack to join games and thought it was a fantastic and easy way to get involved. Upon returning to Bellingham, I discovered that Cornwall had a similar system, so I began attending their games, and the rest is history.

As you know, pickleball brings together people from diverse social backgrounds, ages, and physical abilities, and this diversity has been a major factor in my enjoyment of the game. I relish playing with everyone, and I particularly enjoy helping and teaching newcomers the strategies of the game. I appreciate the opportunity to play with all skill levels. I love the competition, the exercise, and the camaraderie of being around people who share the same passion for the sport. Apologies for being long-winded, but I truly LOVE THE GAME.

My goal would be to help the club have a positive impact for members and the community.