Central Coast Chapter Minutes for November 18, 2017

 Central Coast Chapter Minutes for November 18, 2017

Meeting to Order: 1:08 PM

Attendance: 9members & 2 guests including guest speaker

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Guest: Bob Peak who has been working on his lineage for about a year. Some of Bob’s ancestors were originally indentured servants and can be traced to Grayson Co., VA circa 1797. Bob has Revolutionary War vets including service with the 1^st Unit of the MD line and another at the Battle of Brooklyn. Pending.

An application for Douglas Evans has been approved.

Secretary’s Report: Motion (Tissue) to waive the reading of minutes from the October meeting, seconded (Scully). Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: $4642.28 current account balance. 6 members are unpaid as of this accounting.

Guest Speaker: Ann Kitajima, Asst. Director for the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. Ann has degrees conferred by UC Berkeley and UC Irvine. MBNEP is a local non-profit that brings together citizens, government, non-profits and landowners to protect and restore the estuary. MBNEP is one of 28 nationwide. It competes for grants from the EPA and other sources. The program is non regulatory.

Tests and studies monitor inner bay health in an effort to make it safe for recreation, commercial oyster farms and eelgrass. MBNEP focuses on toxic runoff, derelict boats, recycling and pet clean up.

MBNEP also enjoys the safe harbor designation which brings in federal money for dredging to keep the channel clear.

Ms. Kitajima’s presentation was warmly received. Ann was presented a certificate and cannon.

Old Business: Election of Officers will be held next month.

New Business: None

Closing ritual

Adjournment: 2:15 PM

TONY CIPOLLA our Guest Speaker for December

The next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of SAR will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Rd, SLO.

Our guest speaker will be:

TONY CIPOLLA

Tony Cipolla officially began serving with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office as Public Information Officer on July 2, 2012. Tony comes to the Sheriff's Office with a long and varied career in the broadcast news profession.

After graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, Tony went to work for two years as a writer and producer for Cable News Network (CNN) at their world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. He spent the next three years as a news writer and field producer for KFMB-TV, the CBS affiliate in San Diego. 

In 1989, Tony was offered an anchor/reporter position with KSBY-TV, the NBC affiliate in San Luis Obispo. Tony spent the next 21 years there as the main evening anchor, reporter, and for two years he pulled double duty as the news director as well. During that time, Tony was honored to receive four EMMY’s, five Golden Mikes, and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for his work in broadcast news. From 2010-2012, Tony worked as a reporter and anchor for KCOY-TV, the CBS affiliate in Santa Maria. During this time, Tony was also an instructor for five years at Cal Poly, teaching upper level broadcast journalism courses.

Tony is the point of contact for all media requests dealing with the Sheriff’s Office. This role is vital in providing information to the media and ultimately to the public for all matters regarding the functions and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

I'm excited that Tony has graciously agreed to be our guest speaker for December.  I'd like to see all of our members at the meeting for a number of reasons.  In addition to a great and interesting guest speaker, we have to nominate and elect our officers for 2018, and all your votes are needed.

Hope to see you there.  Bring a family member or friend who may be interested in becoming a member of SAR.

Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Russ Haynes, President 

Meeting Minures for October 21, 2017

SAR Minutes

October 21,2017

Meeting called to order @1310 followed with The Pledge of Allegiance and The SAR Pledge.

Attendance was 10  (?).

 

The Wright family attended to accept their late father/grandfather’s initiation into SAR.

 

The Treasurer reported an ending balance of $3,910.28 and noted that some of us deadbeats need to pay our dues.

 

Betty Winholtz of Morro Bay gave an interesting talk about her town,  including early settlors, the town’s evolution including its bohemian beginnings,  the fishing industry,  The Army,  and PG&E.  She discussed the effect each had in the town’s history,  ending as a tourist destination and counting a steady 10,000 population.  The city is working on a number of modern problems.

 

The meeting adjourned with the closing pledge at around 1420.

 

Respectfully,

 

David A. Tissue

Next Meeting of SAR Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017

Next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of SAR is Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 1:00 PM at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA

The guest speaker will be Ann Kitajima, Assistant Director at the Morro Bay National Estuary Program.

Ann Kitajima will discuss the progress of the Morro Bay Estuary.  Ann served as the Monitoring Program Manager for the Estuary Program from 2002 thru 2016, directing and overseeing monitoring efforts throughout the bay and creeks.  In 2016, she became the organization's Assistant Director.  Her responsibilities include grant writing and grant management, strategic planning, and administrative functions.  she holds engineering degrees from UC Berkeley and UC Irvine and had been a Central Coast resident for nearly 20 years.

Please plan to attend the meeting and bring a family member or friend who may have an interest in joining SAR.

Also, if you have not already do so, please submit your payment of the 2018, dues.

RNHaynes

SAR Next Meeting, Sat. 21 Oct 2017, 1:00 PM, IHOP, Madonna Rd, SLO

The next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of SAR will be at the IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Rd, SLO, on Saturday, 21 Oct, 2017, at 1:00 PM.

Please plan to attend and bring a friend or family member who is interested in becoming an SAR member.

Russell Haynes, President

The speaker will be Betty Winholtz and below is a brief biography.

Betty Winholtz

a short biography

I am a 31-year resident of Morro Bay, hailing from Iowa.  My Masters degree is in Student Development through the Counselor Education department at The University of Iowa.  After working professionally for 7 years in Iowa, I was ready for a change.

I moved to Morro Bay sight unseen.  With a hiring freeze at CalPoly and Cuesta at the time, I looked for other work.  I was hire by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes where I learned their unique tutoring program for teaching reading.  After 5 years, I started my own private tutoring business in Morro Bay, where my focus is on math.

In addition, I develop an avocation: public service.  I had been a member of a number of local groups including several community bands,  MB History Association, Morro Bay Beautiful.  After a couple of runs at elected office, I was elected to the Morro Bay City Counsel and serviced for 8 years.  I am now a member of Citizens for Affordable Living (CAL), a volunteer group focused on getting the City of Morro Bay the best and least expensive wastewater treatment plant for our residents.

Next Meeting of Central Coast Chapter of SAR

The next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of SAR will be Saturday, June17, 2017, 1:00 PM, at the IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Rd, SLO.

The guest speaker will be Si Tenenberg.  Si has been preparing troop care packages for our troops for many years.  The packages contain necessary personal items.  Si depends on donations and the good hearts that pay the postage to mail the packages.  You can visit Si's web site to get the entire message:
http://troopcarepacks.org/

Si Tenenberg

Central Coast Chapter SAR Minutes for May 20, 2017

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for May 20, 2017

 Meeting to Order: 1:04 PM

Attendance: 13 including two guests

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Invocation by N. Maas

Sunshine Report: None

Secretary’s Report: Minutes for April meeting were read aloud. Motion (D. Tissue) to accept minutes as read, seconded (E. Rader). Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Account balance presently $3118.29.

Guest Speaker: John Lindsey, Chief Meteorologist for PG&E at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant. John completed the Naval Aviation Meteorology program at Pensacola, FL then spent 24 years in the Navy. John also has a weekly column in the SLO Tribune.

John explained how southerly Pacific temperatures and currents can deliver an El Nino i.e. warmer than normal temperatures weak 0.5-0.9, moderate 1.0-1.4 degrees Celsius and strong 1.5-1.9 degrees Celsius. El Nino is typically a wetter year but in 2015 with all indicators trending toward the strongest El Nino on record, rainfall was far below normal. La Nina results from cooler Pacific temperatures and is typically drier in terms of rainfall. All indications are this year will be neither which is referred as an El Nada.

John also discussed micro climates, the abnormal high pressure that stayed over the western U.S. for five years causing draught, weather models and patterns. John included that Diablo Cyn would be operated at a high level until 2025 and prior to its decommissioning.

John’s presentation was warmly received and he was presented a certificate and cannon in appreciation.

New Business: Bill Harris is our newest member and he was presented his certificate. Also, June is our last meeting until October.

Old Business: None

Closing Pledge

Benediction by N. Maas

Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017

                                                          Memorial Day

May 29, 2017
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, was borne out of the Civil
War and desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by
General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in
his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May 1868, is designated for the purpose of
strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in
the defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in
almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The
date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the
anniversary of any particular battle.
On the first Decoration Day, General James Garland made a speech at Arlington
National Cemetery and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000
Union and Confederate soldiers buried there.
After World War I, Decoration Day it was extended to include all men and women
who died in any war or military action.
The current name Memorial Day did not come into use until after World War II.
Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of
the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holiday Bill was
passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three day weekends. This
means that from 1971, the Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on
the last Monday in May.
At dawn on Memorial Day, the flag of the United Sates is raised briskly to the top
of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains
only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the reminder of the day. The halfstaff
position remembers the more than one million men and women who gave
their lives in service their country. At noon, their memory is raised by the living
who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but to rise up in their stead and
continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
The “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed December 2000
which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “to voluntarily and
informally observe in their own way a Moment of Remembrance and respect,
pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to
“Taps.”
Memorial Day 24 April 2017 Page 2
Just for many of us, in addition to decorating graves, is attending one of the
thousands of parades held on Memorial Day in large and small cities all over the
country. Most of these features marching bands and an overall military theme with
National Guard and other servicemen and women participating along with veterans
and military vehicles from various wars.
Regardless of where or how you plan to spend your Memorial Day don’t forget the
true meaning of behind the day, a day to remember those military men and women
who died while serving in our armed forces regardless of the conflict.
J. Michael Tomme, Sr.
President General 2016-2017
National Society Sons of the American Revolution

Next SAR Meeting, Saturday, May 20, 2017

Next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of SAR will be Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Rd, SLO

The guest speaker will be John Lindsey, Senior Meteorologist for PG&E.  John will speak on everything weather for the Central Coast.

Plan to be there and bring a friend or relative who is interested in joining SAR.

Russell Haynes, President

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for April 15, 2017

Meeting to order: 1:03 PM

Attendance: 12 Members, 1 Guest

Invocation

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Guest speaker John Lindsay, Chief Meteorologist for PG&E had to cancel but will be the featured speaker in May.

Secretary’s Report: Motion (E. Rader) to accept the March minutes as read. Seconded (Tissue). Motion carried.


Treasurer’s  Report: Current account balance remains at $3093.29.

Pres. Haynes also reported that our chapter is no longer required to file with the CA Attorney General as a charitable trust.

Our new member is William Harris and we have two pending.

A general discussion ensued covering such disparate topics as the weather, power outages, the Boy Scout essay competition, merit badges and Eagle Scouts.

John Siler announced that there would be a Bill Siler remembrance during the week of May 5^th. Probably to be held at the French Bakery on The Embarcadero in Morro Bay. The exact date and time to follow.

Closing Pledge

Benediction ( Maas)

Adjournment @ 2:20 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for March 18, 2017

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for March 18, 2017

Meeting to Order: 1:03 PM

Attendance: 13 (10 members & 3 guests).

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Sunshine Report: None

Secretary’s Report: February Minutes read aloud. Motion (Siler) to accept minutes as read. Seconded (Mummert). Carried.

Guest Speaker: Alan McKean, a Veteran’s Affairs representative with the State of California Employment Development Department was our speaker. Alan has a military background and provided some history attached to veteran’s issues. 179,000, at one time or another, served in the Continental Line during the Revolutionary War and most had some expectation that they would receive a pension and/or land bounty. Only 3100 actually received full benefits. The Society of Cincinnatus represented 2300 veteran officers but only 420 received full benefits. Thus, began an uneven history between war veterans and their government.

In 1818, the first bill was enacted to authorize revolutionary pensions but only if the veteran was indigent. Veterans of the Mexican War had to wait until 1887. WWI veterans, who experienced a 23% suicide rate, had to undertake bonus marches in order to finally receive $1000.00 bonus payable in 1945.

Today, numerous organizations provide services to veterans. Locally, the SLO Co. Veteran’s Collaborative provides a myriad of services in a one stop setting. The Collaborative is tailored to San Luis Obispo Co. and a good deal of cohesion is required. There are 61 providers on board but the Collaborative could use volunteers. They convene the second Tuesday of each month.

There are approximately 2700 homeless vets in SLO with only 67 housing units designated. Alan stated that most vets don’t know U.S. History and that EDD does teach some history along with its main mission which is employment. The VA has been plagued with backlogs. In 2007, the average length of a claim was 4 years, three months and 28 days. Now waits are 3 ½ months from receipt of the initial letter. There is shuttle from SLO to Los Angeles VA Hospital. Cuesta College is also very engaged.

Alan’s presentation was warmly received and President Haynes presented him with a certificate and cannon.

Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance stood at $3173.29 but as of today it is $3093.29.

Old News: The Women’s Auxiliary are looking for local quilters to help complete a statewide project.

Closing Pledge

Adjournment.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of the CASSAR/NSSAR is Saturday, March 18, 2017...

Next meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of the CASSAR/NSSAR is Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, SLO.



The guest speaker will be Alan McKean:  Mr. McKean's talk will be about assisting disabled vet's.

“Alan McKean is a Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist for the State of California and San Luis Obispo County and is an Atascadero resident.

He has been involved in veteran issues and has been helping veterans in various capacities with several organizations since 1978, and has been in his current capacity here in SLO for the past four years.

He is a Navy veteran, serving with the Brown Water Navy in Viet Nam from 1968 to 1970 as a gunner and heavy weapons specialist, and later as recruiter and finally as a public affairs officer with the Navy Special Warfare staff and Military Sealift Command.

As a civilian, he has served in various for and non-profit positons in the advertising, printing ,educational, media and public service communities including that as Executive Director for the American Red Cross of Eastern Iowa, and Director and Founding Trustee of the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda, CA.”

Plan to attend the meeting and bring a friend or family member who might be interested in joining SAR.

If you have any questions, please advise.

Russell Haynes, President and Registrar

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017

The next meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution, Central Coast Chapter will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for February 18, 2017

Meeting to Order: 1:06 PM

Invocation by G. Cooper

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

VP and Secretary for 2017 installed.

Guest Speaker:

Jeff Stulberg, Attorney at Law and member of the CA Free Speakers Group, was the guest speaker and his topic was “How to Avoid Being Scammed”. Jeff has practiced criminal law in San Luis Obispo for 19 years and he is familiar with any number of phone scams, work repair scams, internet scams and investment scams.

Why seniors are more apt to be a victim has nothing to do with gullibility and more to do with availability. Seniors are more likely to be at home when scammers call and many seniors lack the social contacts which might lead to greater awareness.

Home repair schemes can result when dealing with unlicensed individuals. Jeff indicated that bids of $500.00 or greater require licensure. Licensed contractors are bonded and cover workers compensation. Jeff advised getting bids, checking CSLB for a current license and any history of complaints. Check references.

Jeff stated that door to door sales are generally not good deals and you can do better at the local retailer. Jeff also admonished about cold call solicitations particularly charitable calls. It’s better to make contributions directly to the charitable organization of choice. Also, it’s wise not to let unknown persons gain entry to your house as this is how prescription drugs go missing.

Generally, investment vehicles promising high returns are risky. Be vigilant in reviewing banking statements and always notify your bank of suspicious activity. After 60 days the loss is yours.

Other elder abuse issues range from the use of undue influence for monetary gain to theft by in home care. Never surrender your pin number.

Theft or embezzlement of $1000.00 and over is criminal elder abuse and constitutes a felony. However, the misappropriation of the property of an elder is a civil matter. Familial theft should be reported to a local ombudsman or Social Services.

Jeff’s presentation was well received.

Treasurer’s Report: Account balance stands at $3148.29. Motion (Tissue) to reimburse President Haynes $105.00 for the purchase of rosettes. Seconded (E. Rader). Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report: January Minutes were read aloud. Motion (Mummert) to accept the minutes as read. Seconded (Cooper). Motion carried.

Old Business: None

New Business: Pre. Haynes won’t be able to attend the CASSAR meeting. Gary Cooper was presented the Past Presidents Pin.

Closing Pledge

Benediction by G Cooper

Adjournment: 2:10 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Activities and Minutes of January 2017 Meeting

Activities and Minutes of the January 2017 meeting of the Central Coast Chapter of CASSAR.

The meeting was called to order at 1308 hours followed by The Pledge of Allegiance SAR Pledge and invocation by Gary Cooper.

 

Attendance, (note spelling) was 12,  which included  guests wishing to become members;  Michael Wright, Bill Harris and  Jerry Allen.

 

A visiting dignitary; California Executive vice President Jim Fosdyck and his wife Un Hui,  installed our President,  Russell Haynes and our Treasurer,  Steven Scully.

Jim brought us up to date on the National Convention to be held in Costa Mesa,  at which we note happily that Jim will be inducted as President.  Un Hui introduced us to the National Youth Awards Program  and offered raffle tickets as part of a money raiser for that project.  She also introduced two medals which could be purchased.  Those proceeds will help defray convention expensed.

 

Our speaker was Pete Pepper,  a veteran who works with an organization called Central Coast Veterans Helping Veterans.  These guys help all veterans who seek their help to cope with and hopefully solve myriad problems they’ve encountered.   An astonishing number of returning vets struggle to adjust to civilian life.   Pete also provided pins to anyone who’d served during the period 1955 to 1980.  The pins indicated Vietnam War Veteran.  These pins were created by George W. Bush.  It could be argued that U. S. involvement began in the mid-50s,  during the Eisenhower Administration.  Ergo, the 1955 date.  We awarded our SAR cannon to Pete for his enthusiastic presentation.

 

The Treasurer’s report showed an opening balance of $4,413.29  Checks written for state and national dues;  $1,265., and to DOJ for $25.

 

Under old business,  a payment of $43.10 was awarded to President Russell for postage expenses.

 

There was no new business.

 

Following a benediction By Gary Cooper,  we did the closing pledge.

 

We adjourned.

 

Respectfully

David Atlee Tissue

Installation of President Russ Haynes (c) and Treasurer Steven Scully (r), by Exec. Vice President of CASSAR Jim Fostyck (l).

Presentation of Vietnam Era Veteran pin to individuals present, by Jim Fosdyck, Exec. Vice President of CASSAR (r)

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Pete Pepper (r), by President Russ Haynes (l).  Pete's presentation was about the Veterans Helping Veterans program to give assistance and support to Vet's returning from all conflicts and trying to simulate back in to civilian society.  The message was the wide majority of returning vet's are able to return to civilian live without much difficulty, but many have difficulty with PTSD, which leads to alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic abuse and other problems.  Veterans Helping Veterans helps the vet's with mentoring and other support.

If you would like to help the Veterans Helping Veterans, you can contact them by sending an email to:  ccvetshelpingvets@gmail.com, or calling 805-242-5575, they need mentors and always need donations to fund their activities.

Next meeting, February 18, 2017, same time and place.
Guest speaker will be Jeff Stulberg, attorney at law, and the subject will be scams perpetrated on seniors and financial abuse.

The Partners in Patriotism Certificate

The Partners in Patriotism Certificate, awarded to the Central Coast Chapter of CASSAR.  Presented to Russ Haynes, President (l), by Jim Fosdyck, Exect. Vice President of CASSAR.

Next meeting, Saturday, Jan 21, 2017, 1:00 PM, IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo

Next meeting, Saturday, Jan 21, 2017, 1:00 PM, IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

Our guest speaker for the January meeting.  Don't miss Pete Pepper's talk.  And, bring a friend or relative that is interested in joining SAR. 

In addition to Pete Pepper, we will be honored by our CASSAR Representative, Jim Fosdyck, and Jim will be presenting an award to the Central Coast Chapter.

"Coming Home”

by Pete Pepper (leader of the Central Coast Veterans Helping Veterans Organization)

Pete Pepper leads a group of volunteers, all Veterans, who provide Mentors to the SLO Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program.  Typically, Mentors work with Veterans who have encountered a variety of problems in transitioning from military service to a fully productive life as civilians.  All the participants in the VTC program have been convicted of non-violent crimes such DUI, public intoxication, family disputes, etc.  To be accepted by the judge into the VTC program, the court's health services team must find a "nexus" (direct connection) to traumas experienced in military service.  Some of the Veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury; all have been traumatized by combat or some other military experience.  The VTC program is 12-18 months of intensive recovery and therapy under supervision of the court and County Probation.  The Mentors are assigned to work with their Veteran as they enter the program and are available to them 24/7 until graduation.  Pete will be sharing success stories from the almost three years that the SLO VTC program has been in existence and suggesting opportunities for the audience to participate in helping to save the lives of soldiers, sailors and airmen who have honorably served their country.  Pete Pepper is the CEO of Central Coast Veterans Helping Veterans. More information is available at www.ccvhv.com or CONTACT Pete: 707-217-8657