September General Meeting: The September general meeting is September 15th at Sheridan Park Community Center in Bremerton. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm.
We will be inviting this year’s recipients of our Conservation Camp Scholarships to tell us about their experience. We will have pizza and water.
Hatchery Volunteering: Hatchery volunteering is well underway at Gorst, with Grovers expected to to pick up soon and run into the fall. Thank you to Lou Rodriguez and all of the Poggies who have already been volunteering.
The tribes require a background check in order to volunteer and this year there will be a new process for all volunteers, regardless of background checks completed in previous years. The tribe has given us the process for registering as a volunteer and completing the background check. If you’d like to learn more and get involved please talk to Lou Rodriguez at a meeting.
Camp Easter Seals: Thank you to Poggie Howard Kauffman and all of the Poggie volunteers who have supported another summer of smiles at Camp Easter Seals.
Below are the dates when we have / will run trips from Camp Easter Seals:
- 7/3
- 7/18
- 8/1
- 8/5
- 8/15
- 8/29
Upcoming Presenters:
In September we are hoping that the recipients of the Conservation Camp Scholarships will attend to tell us about their experience.
In October we are hoping to have the Washington Hi-Lakers tell us about the work their club does regarding high lake fishing and hiking.
Summer Salmon Derby: Thanks to our amazing sponsors we were able to offer more than $1,000 worth of cash and merchandise as prizes for our summer salmon derby. Please support those who support us:
- Addicted Fishing
- Aqua Tech Marine Services
- Nick Blickhan Realtor
- Kitsap Marina
- Lenny’s Classic Barbershop
- May Mobile Marine Inc.
- Scotty Fishing Products
- Silver Horde and Gold Star Fishing Lures
- Westcoast Fishing Tackle
- Wilco
Six fish were weighed in (4 kings, 2 coho). The top three were:
- Tom Taylor – 13.75lb
- Connor Ryan – 12.30lb
- John Vanderhalf – 9.30lb
Summer Picnic: Our summer picnic was on 8/8 at Otto Jarstad Park. Thanks to John Stacy for organizing the silent auction and everyone who donated items.
Kitsap Salmon Tours:Kitsap Salmon Tours are happening on November. 7th, 2026. We typically host guests alongside other organizations at Otto Jarstad Park where we will be doing a salmon lifecycle game, salmon autopsies, etc.
Learn more about Kitsap Salmon Tours here: https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/water-stewardship/kitsap-salmon-tours/
Poggie Merch:Since Poggie jackets are custom ordered, please contact kitsappoggieclub@gmail.com if you are interested in getting a Poggie Jacket.
Board Met: August 12th at Art Bruner’s house. Next board meeting is September 9th, 2026 at Art Bruner’s house.
Dues: Please make sure you are caught up on your 2026 annual dues. Dues serve the community through camp scholarships, salmon in the classroom, Kid’s fishing party, etc. You can pay on the web at
https://kitsappoggieclub.com/about/membership-application/, you can pay by mail at the address below, you can pay at a meeting.
Kitsap Poggie Club
C/O Louie Morton
PO Box 561
Silverdale, Wa. 98383-9998
Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to our events and recruit them to join!
Club needs:
- Hatchery volunteers
Upcoming events:
- 9/15: September General Meeting
- 11/7: Kitsap Salmon Tours at Otto Jarstad Park
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