New Projects & Activities

Book

• Interview with Washington Trails Association (WTA) for upcoming article.

Documentary

• Held documentary viewings on August 24 and September 9. Positive feedback.

Speaking Engagements

• Keynote for Here & Now Project annual Meet Up on September 20.

Recent Fundraising Opportunities & Financial News

Grants

• Jesse submitted $10,000 lodging tax grant on October 10.
• Submitted $500 One by One grant on October 14.
• Seeking out other applicable grants and welcome suggestions…

Apple Work

• Submitted June–August work log.
• Restarted Apple work in mid-September.

Yoga Benefit

• Scheduled annual virtual yoga benefit with Janet MacLeod for February 22, 2026.

Promotion / Consulting

Trails & Outdoor Accessibility

• Rails to Trails media event on September 25.
• Peninsula Trails Coalition volunteer celebration on October 12.

Events

Ride Tahoma

• Ride had to be canceled due to construction in the parking lot of the NP.

Sea to Sound

• Planning and coordination are ongoing.

Ride the Ridge

• Event details under discussion.

Ride Lake Sammamish

• Coordinating with partners to finalize routes and participation.

Other News / Topics of Discussion

• Ongoing development of new community engagement opportunities.
• Continued emphasis on partnerships, accessibility advocacy, and sustainable event growth.