Our History
In the early summer of 1991, Kitsap Computing Seniors was founded by Rampton Harvey. After a Letter to the Editor resulted in 27 responses, four people began the task of forming an organization and developing plans for classes, labs and related computer activities.
Throughout the years, KCS’s membership has become greater and fewer, like many groups. But what has not changed is the dedication of a large number of volunteers involved who are dedicated to bringing Kitsap County residents into the world of computers and the internet. Accomplishing this has taken countless hours, meetings, cookies, agendas and cups of coffee.
It has also provided memories of excursions to The Museum of Flight, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), and the Gates Foundation Visitor Center.
We have helped each other on topics ranging from creative writing to genealogy to stock investing. And we have given away more than 140 computers to those who needed them most.
Ramp’s original coordinating efforts have enriched our community, and the lives of those who have joined us. We hope you will, too.
KCS In The Media
Kitsap seniors come of age at computer terminals
1992, Kitsap Sun. By Jo Bailey.
Kitsap Computing seniors
1993, Recreation (North Kitsap Community Programs)
Computing Seniors Explore Cyberspace
August 16, 1995, Central Kitsap Reporter. By Sylvia Klatman.
Don't look now, but grandma's surfing the net
1995, Kitsap Herald. By Doug Weese.
UNSUNG HERO: Helping to expand horizons in the Information Age
August 25, 1997, Kitsap Sun. By JoAnne Marez.
Cyber Seniors
October 29, 1997, Kitsap Week (Kitsap Sun). By Mike Moore.
Maturity among the megabytes
September 2, 2000, What’s Up. By Jeff Shaw.
Older adults help peers get over fear of new gadget
August 25, 2002.08, Kitsap Sun. By Matthew Anderson.
Kitsap Computing Seniors going strong after 15 years
March 21, 2007, Central Kitsap Reporter. By Kassie Korich.
Kitsap Computing Seniors celebrates 20 years
March 8, 2012, Bremerton Patriot. By Kristin Okinaka.
Jason Parker of Sound Retirement Radio interviews KCS President Larry DuSavage (2012).
Past Presidents' Club
Not pictured: John Fliege: 1993; Donald Zimmerman: 1995; Jan Bilyeu: 1996-1997; Clifford T. Morgan: 2000.
