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WASHINGTON, U.S
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
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November 20,2024
State of Washington Tourism - Sports Incentivization Program
PO Box 16612
Seattle, WA 98116
Re: North Olympic Baseball & Softball (NOBaS) State Toumament- Letter of Recommendation
To Whom It May Concern:
On Tuesday, November 19th the Port Angeles City Council unanimously voted in support of
North Olympic Baseball & Softball (NOBaS) for their Washington State Tourism Sports
Incentivization Program grant application. Your support will enable NOBaS to host the Cal
Ripken State Toumament here in Port Angeles that will not only benefit baseball participants but
our entire Port Angeles community.
The City of Port Angeles deeply values the investment in the youth in our community.
Community resilience is a key focus area as part of the City Council's 2025-2026 Strategic Plan,
intending to improve community health and invest in upgrades to youth field facilities. The City
is committed to equipping the children in our community with the best experience possible in
youth sports. NOBaS supports that goal by providing teams for boys ages 4-12 and girls ages 4-
76, all thanks to the incredible effort of volunteers in the organization.
In addition to supporting our local youth, this grant will dramatically help our community's
economic activity by allowing Port Angeles to host a state toumament. This will bring a large
influx of overnight visitors from all over the State of Washington giving our community a spur
of economic activity. This gives the players and families a unique opportunity to showcase the
Port Angeles community that would otherwise not happen due to the remoteness of our area.
On behalf of the Port Angeles City Council, we are confident that NOBaS will facilitate a
successful state tournament resulting in a positive economic impact on Port Angeles. It is with
great pleasure we recommend North Olympic Baseball & Softball's application to be considered
in receiving funding.
Sincerely
Dexter, Mayor
City of Port Angeles