PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 9, 2008
Contact: Jan Koske, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: 360-337-4650
No. 08-21

Substance Abuse Advisory Board Openings

PORT ORCHARD, WA—The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in public service on the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. The 9-member board is required by the state to provide guidance and program oversight for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs in Kitsap County. The board reviews all service plans, applications for funding and expenditure budgets. The Advisory Board meets monthly at the Silverdale Community Center. Members are chosen to serve on the board for their demonstrated concern for alcoholism and other drug addiction problems.

An application and position description may be obtained from the office of Volunteer Services 619 Division Street, Port Orchard. For further information or to receive an application packet by mail of fax, please contact Jan Koske, Kitsap County Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (360) 337-4650 or jkoske@co.kitsap.wa.us  Applications may also be completed on line at www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer/frmbrdapp.htm  Completed applications should be returned by 4:30 p.m. on January 16, 2009.