Wild Salmon Hall of Fame Gala

Description

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group’s Salmon Center is honoring the legacy of Billy Frank Jr., by inducting him into the Wild Salmon Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 10. Billy Frank Jr.’s son, Willie Frank, will be accepting the award on his behalf.

The inductees to the Wild Salmon Hall of Fame are chosen for their contributions to saving wild salmon populations throughout the Northwest. Billy Frank Jr. fought his entire life to preserving salmon. From his activism that helped lead to the 1974’s Boldt Decision to his work as chairman of the Northwest Fisheries Commission, Billy fought for healthy streams, restoring estuaries, removing blockages, and most importantly, protecting and sustaining the Northwest Culture and way of life.

Derek Kilmer will be the keynote speaker for the evening, and entertainment will be provided by the Canoe Family from the Nisqually Tribe.

Dinner and Hors d’oeurves will be offered at 6:00 pm during a northwest themed art show featuring local artists Amy Burnett and Ken Lundemo. The art pieces will be available to purchase, and a portion of each sale will benefit the Salmon Center.

Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm and menu choices include Wild Silver Salmon, Herb Roasted Beef Medallions with Mushroom Demi-Glace, and Thai Curried Coconut Tofu.  An auction hosted by George Kenny will take place during this part of the evening as well. The auction will serve as an opportunity for event attendees to bid on items that the Salmon Center needs in order to “stay the course” that Billy Frank Jr. has paved for us. The proceeds from the auction will help fund projects such as youth summer programs, Summer Chum and Steelhead research, and undergraduate internships, along with a number of other underfunded needs of the Salmon Center.

PARKING: Diamond Parking has a large garage on the corner of Washington and 2nd, located under the Hampton Inn and Conference Center. The RED and GREEN levels/entrances can be used for the Wild Salmon Hall of Fame and the discounted rate is $4 per vehicle.

HOTEL INFO: For your convenience, lodging is available for this event at the Hampton Inn & Suites located next to the Kitsap Conference Center. Our hotel boasts magnificent views and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided for all guests staying with us, as well as complimentary WiFi. For those with parking needs, we charge $7.00 per night.

Reservations must be received by 9/26/15. Reservations received after this date will be provided on a space available basis. The discount group rate is $129/standard room and $139/suite, plus tax. Guests are welcome to call the hotel directly for reservations under the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, or group code HCS. Please reference this group code when booking on the website as well. When booking, enter the group code under the “add special rate codes” section. Group code: HCS

Phone: (360) 405-0200

Website: bremertonsuites.hamptoninn.com

Email: grigsby@hcbmi.net