Monday, September 24, 2012

Tacoma Program Center Formally Open


On Thursday October 20 there was a Grand Opening event to formally signify the inauguration of the Tacoma Program Center.
9/20/12 - Attendees mingle prior to inaugural comments at Grand Opening
9/20/12 - Branch Chair Geoff Lawrence

9/20/12 - Executive Director Martinique Grigg



















Following comments by Tacoma branch Chair Geoff Lawrence, Mountaineers Executive Director Martinique Grigg, Mountaineers President Gavin Woody and Tacoma Deputy Mayor Joe Lonergan, the highlight of the brief ceremony was the the opening of the joined vintage and contemporary climbing ropes signifying The Mountaineers reverence for its past and aspirations for the future.

9/20/12 - The joined vintage and contemporary climbing ropes
Fittingly, the ceremonial 'biner unclasping was done by Mountaineer Jim Henriot, former Branch Chair, Mountaineers President, and President of the American Alpine Club!

9/20/12 - Mountaineer Jim Henriot formally opens The
Tacoma Program Center!
-- Grand Opening photos courtesy of Mountaineer Brian Kenison

Monday, September 3, 2012

Finished Product

The Mountaineers, Tacoma Program Center.  Image by Bill Hagstotz - constructionimages.com