Compatriot Dan Friend receives SAR application certificates for two applications

Compatriot Dan Friend receives certificates for two SAR applications, presented by Russ Haynes

Central Coast Chapter Meeting Notes Feb. 15, 2020

Central Coast Chapter Meeting Notes

From February 15, 2020

President Scully called the meeting to order at 1:05pm.  Due to time constraints on the part of the guest speaker, Dawn Addis, she was allowed to give her presentation at the beginning of the meeting.  Patriot John Siler introduced Dawn Addis’s, who is the Democratic Candidate for the 35^th Assembly District.  This district covers all of San Luis Obispo County and extends to the northern part of Santa Barbara County.  Dawn Addis’ background is in education and as a community organizer.  At present, besides being a member of Morro Bay city council, Dawn is involved in the education and mentoring local teachers.  Dawn’s campaign advocates for increased housing, clean water security, improved infrastructure and local jobs.  Dawn distinguishes herself from her opponent by being more accessible and more proactive in creating economic and social opportunities.

Dawn Addis was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Treasurer report.  Currently $3782.97 in our account.

Sunshine report:  Daniel Friend is at home battling cancer.  We all pass on our well-wishes for Dan.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:40pm

A General and lively discussion ensued covering everything from politics to the operation of electrical grids in the US.  All had an opportunity to express their opinions and did so. 

Attendees:  Steve Scully, John Siler, Dave Tissue, John Handy, Bill Crewe, Robert Krebs and Russ
Haynes.

Dawn Addis, guest speaker receives a Certificate of Appreciation 

Central Coast Chapter Minutes from January 18, 2020

Meeting to Order : 1:10 PM

Attendance : 10 (including 2 guests)

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Sunshine Report : Daniel Friend is battling cancer and we wish him the best.

New Member : John Handy, retired Colonel and Army Engineer.

Guest Speaker – Victoria Huessen of Cambria was introduced and she is a county librarian at the Los Osos branch. Victoria encouraged everyone to obtain a power library card and take advantage of our local libraries. Victoria discussed the relevance of libraries in the digital age and pointed out that all matter of printed material ( newspapers, periodicals, hard copy best sellers etc.), audio visual, DVD/Blu Ray and gaming are available. Downloadables are also available. Global Road Warrior is a portal to travel sites. DMV driver license tests are on line. Computers and Wifi are available as are chromebooks. Children’s programs are ubiquitous.

Zip Books is a program whereby if you can find a title of a book on Amazon and it’s not currently available in the county library system, you can suggest it and your library may acquire it subject to budgetary constraints. The website is slolibrary.org. Victoria encouraged membership in Friends of the Library. A library assessment has also been proposed. Victoria’s presentation was much appreciated and she was presented a certificate.

Secretary’s Report : No minutes

Treasurer’s Report : $3913.97 current balance

Old Business : None

New Business : Nomination of officers. Present board members offered to remain in their present positions ( Pres. Scully, V.P. Mummert, Treasurer Harris, Sec. Scrimiger and Registrar Haynes) and a motion (Scully) was made to retain them. Seconded (Tissue). Carried by acclamation.

Motion (Harris) to reimburse R Haynes $47.00 and Pres. Scully $84.00 for certificates, medal sets etc.

Seconded (Scrimiger). Carried.


Presentation of Military Service Medals and certificates to Dave Tissue, Chris Scrimiger and Bill Harris.

Adjournment : 2:07 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary

Central Coast Chapter SAR Meting Notes for November 16, 2019

Central Coast Chapter SAR Meeting notes for November 16, 2019

IHop Restaurant, San Luis Obispo, CA

1.       Meeting was convened at 1:06 PM by President Steve Scully

a. Members in attendance, Russ Haynes, William Harris, John Siler, David Tissue, Steve Scully, Michael Cerny, William Crewe and new member Anthony Cangelosi

2.      Pledge of Allegiance and SAR Pledge recited

3.      Sunshine Report

a.       Dan Friend at home diagnosed with blood cancer

4.      Introduction of Guests

b.       John Siler’s Sister in attendance

5.      Treasurer’s report.  $3,754 in account/no new expenditures

6.      Introduction of Guest Speaker

Kalleen Corley representing “Shower The People” spoke on the important work they were doing in SLO.  About Shower the People

Our vision for a mobile shower for the homeless began in 2014 when a group from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in San Luis Obispo attended a conference in Santa Barbara. Showers of Blessing had their mobile shower unit on site for all to view. Volunteers for their program spoke to us about their successful shower program that provides showers to the homeless in Santa Barbara County. All of us from San Luis Obispo agreed that a mobile shower program was needed for the homeless in San Luis Obispo County too.

From that day forward a committed group of volunteers has planned and built the underpinnings of a mobile shower program for San Luis Obispo County. Shower the People became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in May of 2017. Our mission is to provide access to a warm shower to every man and woman of the homeless in our community as possible. Our program is entirely supported by grants and donations from religious (interfaith) churches, organizations and individual donors in our community. Our program is run by volunteers like you.

7.     Motion made by Treasurer Harris to donate $100.00 to Shower the People. Motion was seconded by President Scully.  Unanimously passed.

8.    Certificate of Appreciation and a donation of $100.00 to Shower the People organization presented to the Kalleen Corey.

9.    New Compatriot Anthony Cangelosi welcomed to the chapter and presented with his SAR certificate. 

10. The Military Service Medal Award Certificate and medals were presented to Compatriot William Crewe.

11. Meeting was adjourned at 2:10.

Kalleen Corley, from Shower the People receives a token of appreciation for being the guest speaker.

Member Bill Crewe, receives an Military Service Medal Award Certificate and medals.

New Compatriot Anthony Cangelosi welcomed to the chapter and presented with his SAR certificate.