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Peter Leenhouts

First Name
Peter
Last Name
Leenhouts
Community
Port Ludlow
Organization
The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County
Which skills or areas of expertise are you willing to share?
Education and Training
Maritime Trades and Usage
Media and Publishing
Military and Police Service
I am interested in working with schools in my area
Yes
What grade level would you or your organization work best with?
High School
Special School Activities
Available for classroom presentations
What kind of availability do you or your organization have to offer?
Advisership (longer term commitment)
Mentorship (coffee or lunch, shorter time commitment)
Briefly describe the program, volunteer work, or partnerships you or your organization may offer.
The East Jefferson County Rotary club is a club proud to be one of nearly 22,000 such clubs world wide united by the ethic of "service before self". Rotary is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Our club has a special focus on youth programs and support among other interests and are glad to be able to support the Chimacum High School Interact club. The EJC Rotary club offers a wide range of scholarships to students interested in both the trades and college.
You have indicated an expertise in Maritime Trades and Usage
Graduate of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's three major programs (2006, 2007 and 2008). Served on the School's board 2010-2012 and as Executive Director 2012-2014.

Own two wooden boats and have built three.
You have indicated an expertise in Media and Publishing
Reasonably proficient in Facebook and Flickr; used both as a member of the various Boards of Directors on which I've served. Have a fair amount of experience taking photographs and writing stories for a wide variety of online and print publications.
You have indicated an expertise in Military and Police Service
Retired U.S. Navy officer (27 years); commanded two ships, served overseas (Japan) 9 years, served at nearly all levels of service from ship through Fleet Staff and as a member of the staff of the Secretary of Defense as well as the Chief of Naval Operations
In the form above you selected an unspecified area of expertise.
Graduate of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's three major programs (2006, 2007 and 2008). Served on the School's board 2010-2012 and as Executive Director 2012-2014. Own two wooden boats and have built three.

Reasonably proficient in Facebook and Flickr; used both as a member of the various Boards of Directors on which I've served. Have a fair amount of experience taking photographs and writing stories for a wide variety of online and print publications.

Retired U.S. Navy officer (27 years); commanded two ships, served overseas (Japan) 9 years, served at nearly all levels of service from ship through Fleet Staff and as a member of the staff of the Secretary of Defense as well as the Chief of Naval Operations.