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RECREATIONAL BOATING ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON The Voic e of Nort hwest B oat ing

RBA RBAW’S S BE BEGI GINNINGS GS Established in 1956 as the "Puget Sound Interclub Association”, we eventually adopted the current name, "Recreational Boating Association of Washington" in 1992. In the mid 1950's, RBAW raised the funds to purchase Sucia Island and donate it to the State for a Marine Park in an effort to stop plans for development of the area for vacation cabins.

RBAW TODAY • RBAW is the “Voice of Boaters” in Olympia backed by a professional lobbying and advocacy team • Founded RBAW Marine Park Conservancy to acquire and improve land and facilities in Washington and British Columbia • Participation by nearly 50 yacht clubs and more than 10k + boaters • Respected leader in a coalition of national and international boating organizations

RBAW MARINE PARK CONSERVANCY a non-profit dedicated to expanding our Sucia legacy of expanding opportunities for recreational boaters

SAVE LAKEBAY MARINA RBAW CONSERVANCY CAMPAIGN • Former Mosquito Fleet location • Historic building on pier • Rare fuel dock • Across from Penrose Pt State Park • Current owner incapable of making needed upgrades • Close to Seattle, Tacoma

Unrivaled Opportunity

Unprecedented Opportunity y

Community Improvements • Community Pavilion • New Docks for boaters • Uplands for community use • Launch ramp for human powered vessels • Historic multi-purpose building over the water • Ability to install new fuel dock • Land for drain field and pump out

Strategic • Expert board assembled • Letter of Intent Roadmap • Purchase and Sale Agreement Phase 1 • Due Diligence Acquisition • Fundraising and Closing • Transfer for permanent conservation

Strategic Roadmap Phase 2 Conservation • Renovate Marina • New environmentally friendly docks, ramps and pilings • New power, water, wifi and pumpout • Address deferred maintenance on pier • Develop plan for interior renovations on historic building • Develop plan for shoreside amenities including parking, pavilion, and boat ramp • Develop infrastructure development plan for sewer, water and fuel

We Need Your Support • $400,000 of the $1,300,000 needed has been raised for Phase 1 • Our purchase and sale agreement expires on Sep. 30, 2020 • RBAW Marine Parks Conservancy is a registered 501c3 • Excellent engagement with State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office along with other nonprofits for Phase 2 Renovation funding

Giving Opportunities • Donor Board at Marina Entrance - Named Recognition • $100 small plaque recognition • $1000 medium plaque recognition • $5000 Largest plaque recognition • Slip Naming Rights - $10,000 • Marina Naming Rights - $500,000 • https://www.rbawmarineparksconservancy.org/ www.rbaw.org • • 206.234.7409 • lakebay@rbaw.org Zoom Chat •

THANK YOU RECREATIONAL BOATING ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON