— from Carol Kulminski for Orcas Island Historical Museums —
Anyone who has ever volunteered with Jim Biddick knows what a dedicated and hard worker he is. He gives and has given countless hours to numerous non-profits on the island, helps seniors with their income taxes, and is currently significantly active with the Lions Club.
Jim has spent countless hours contributing to the Orcas Island Historical Museums since 2012, serving more than his expected term and giving way beyond expectations.
Jim is responsible for the completion of a number of museum projects: There was the restoration of Crow Valley School, returning the building to its original color, and maintenance on the Pioneer Museum that included heating systems, roof repairs, and landscaping. During the numerous fundraising and community events, Jim could always be counted on to be there at the beginning to help set up and at the end to break down and clean up – an ongoing and most appreciated contribution.
The museum board and staff are very grateful for his dedication and willingness to serve and wish him the best in his plans to travel and spend more time doing leisure activities.
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Thanks, Jim!
I know your contributions to so many local institutions and initiatives, often behind the scene, have made a big difference in the outcome…I’m thinking particularly re: our Stage on the Green.
So what’s next?
Thank you, Jim!
Your many island involvements have helped make Orcas what it is.
Many thanks from Many for all the work you have put into not only the Museum but the Island .Do not believe you really will slow down
I worked very closely with Jim for 3 and a half years at the museums. In all my years as a museum director Jim has been the most dedicated board president to the financial well being and success of a museum. He worked tirelessly, often doing unglamorous jobs like fixing toilets and installing printers, routers, etc. All this while volunteering at many other non profits on Orcas (Lions, Blood Drive, Senior Center, Dental Van, etc. as well.
Why Jim Biddick has never been awarded the Community Service award for Orcas is beyond me. Jim was not only a hard working boss but a good friend and confidant. Thank you Jim, for everything you did for me, Felecia, the Orcas museums and improving the quality of life on Orcas Island for everyone. And thank you Sylvia Biddick for being so unselfish with your hard working husband! Enjoy your well earned retirement.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sir Jim!
Jesse Clark McAbee
former Director, O.I.Historical Museums
Cottonwood CA
Thank you, Clark, for expanding the “Thank you” to Jim. We were certainly missing some of the many volunteer groups that Jim is involved in and your personal experiences with Jim. Everything was nicely said!
Jim is not only an incredibly hard working volunteer, he is fun to work with and that begets more volunteers. I have missed him greatly since I left the Lions Club…