Several of our neighbors are participating in this Fire Brigade training. I’ve been to 2 of them, it’s good info and good training. There is another event, at our community center, on August 17th.

There is a ton of info re our fire fighting/prep activity – I’m trying to get it organized – In the mean time there is a module today, July 14, info in the note below –

It’s going to be a drive around swap meet again – any money raised goes to our Stuart Island community

George and Charlene will be hosting the ever popular wine and cheese party – it’s a good event!

We met Jordan Pollack – Division Chief San Juan Island Fire-Rescue Outer Island Division at our last community meeting. He has tons of good info and guidance for our community. One of his discussion topics centered around a new “Fire Brigade” that we all have opportunity to be involved with. Rhys asked that I post the following letters for our owners to consider.

Mike and Sheila, the new owners of Bob Brunkows place, are bringing over a vehicle and some supplies on the Humpback on June 1. They will use the barge again from our island back to Roche on June 7. That means there is availability from Stuart back to Roche on June 1, and then from Roche to Stuart on June 7. Call up the Humpback if you are interested.

Chris Teren set up a weather station on the Teren property in Camp Everhappy. It’s pretty interesting, and good info. Here is a link –

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KWAFRIDA131

A note from the Board of Directors –

Stuart Island Airpark Annual Meeting 2024

Hello Stuart Island neighbors,

The grass on the runway is green and smiling faces have started to show up. Spring has arrived and we are looking forward to the Stuart Island Airpark Association Annual Meeting on Sunday May 26th 10:00 am at the Community hangar. A community potluck follows starting with a social hour at 5:00pm. 

Some of our main topics this year include:

The Prevost dock has some  maintenance to be done. We are going to need some volunteers to help get some projects done this summer. There are some really low tides on June 5, 6 and 7 at the right time of day to do some of this work, specifically installing new chains to hold the dock in place. 

With a likely warm summer and lots of Stuart Island fuel fire awareness, control and suppression will be discussed along with opportunities for emergency medical care process and training for those interested. With that in mind, San Juan Island Fire and Rescue will be sending over the new chief for the Outer islands, Jordan Pollack. He’s going to give a short presentation and explain the concept of a fire brigade which we’ve started putting together over the winter. It’s a really good thing for the community, but it will take participation so I’m hoping we’ll get some volunteers.  It’s in all of our best interest to have a robust and effective fire suppression system and emergency medical care.

The continuing usual maintenance of the community roads, runway, burn pile and community center will be discussed along with the yearly budget. What kind of community events for the summer do we want to plan?  A financial report will be discussed and can be accessed on the website. We also have had changes to the Board and with expiring member terms will be looking for nominations and election of some new Board members.

There will be a Board meeting on Saturday May 25th at 10:00am  at the Community hangar.  All are encouraged to attend.

There are some new faces to welcome and a few friends to say a final goodbye. 

If you can’t make the meeting and have something you want to add please reach out via a call or text to my cell number below.

Rhys Spoor           206 799-8386            

See you all soon.

The Stuart Island Airpark Board 

Jason Douglass    

Randy Thompson 

Janelle Davis           

Jen Potter 

Rhys Spoor