POCAC
Port of Olympia Community Advisory Committee
Overview
The Port of Olympia Community Advisory Committee (POCAC) is a Committee of volunteer citizens selected through an application process as determined by the Port of Olympia Commission. The purpose of this Committee is to provide advice to the Port Commission on tasks as assigned by the Port Commission.
Monthly Meetings
The Port of Olympia Community Advisory Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (unless noted otherwise) at the following location:
- Percival Plaza (Olympics Room)
626 Columbia Street Suite 1-B
Olympia, WA 98501
POCAC Meetings for 2026: January 21 (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), February 18 (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.), March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August NO MEETING, September 15, October 20, November 17, December NO MEETING
Terms
| Member | District | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Quentin Phillips, 2026 Chair | 3 | 01/2023-12/2027 |
| Deborah Pattin | 3 | 01/2018-12/2028 |
| James Thornton | 2 | 01/2023-12/2027 |
| Bob Wubbena | 1 | 01/2023-12/2027 |
| Jack Havens | 3 | 01/2024-12/2026 |
| Sheila Wilson | 1 | 01/2024-12/2026 |
| Darlene Kemery | 3 | 01/2023-12/2028 |
| Sue Patnude | 3 | 01/2023-12/2027 |
A full term for POCAC members is three (3) years. The POCAC members shall each serve no more than four (4) consecutive three-year terms for a total of twelve (12) years. Each year the Port Commission shall appoint or reappoint persons to fill the expiring terms. At its discretion, the Port Commission will decide when it will fill a vacancy of an unexpired term. The Port Commission also has discretion to appoint, reappoint, or extend the term of POCAC members to address extenuating circumstances.
To Volunteer on the POCAC
Applicants must be Thurston County residents.  Criteria for selection are community and economic development activities; past volunteer activities, board or committee experience; private/public work experience; experience or knowledge regarding the Port of Olympia; and reasons for wanting to serve on the POCAC.Â
Volunteer application are accepted on an on-going basis.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Port’s Commission Coordinator.
Subcommittees
Budd Inlet Subcommittee
Meeting Schedule:Â 1st Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Olympics Room, Percival Plaza, 626 Columbia Street NW, Olympia.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
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Members:
Bob Wubbena, Chair
Jim Thornton
Sue Patnude
Jack Havens
Sheila Wilson
Jon Wolf – Staff Liaison
Destination Waterfront Subcommittee
Meeting Schedule: 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Olympics Room, Percival Plaza, 626 Columbia Street NW, Suite 1-B, Olympia. Â
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
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Members:
Quentin Phillips, Chair
Darlene Kemery, Vice Chair
Debby Pattin, Secretary
Mike Reid – Staff Liaison
POCAC Projects
2022 Projects
2019 Project Reports
2018 Project Reports
2017 Project Reports
606 Columbia St. NW, Suite 300
Olympia, WA 98501
Resources
- Accessibility
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