Speaker for the October 19, 2013, meeting, Gill Blonsley, Affordable Care Act Explained

                                               Gill Blonsley and VP Bill Siler
Speaker for October 19, 2013, meeting

Gill Blonsley
Career Highlights
Gill has had a lifelong career in healthcare administration, serving both in the
public and private sectors of the industry. He started as a management analyst in
Nevada government and then went on to serve for 11 years as the administrative
chief of the public health department for Clark County (Las Vegas) Nevada.
In his private sector career} Gill primarily focused on new and expanded health
services for Sutter Health of Sacramento; and later in his private project
management service as an independent contractor. Gill's areas of specialty
include contract negotiations on behalf of physicians and clinics; office operations
training, facility design and promotion.
During the course of his career Gill has served as an officer or director of
numerous public sector and nonprofit entities including: LasVegas Valley Water
District; Ethics and Disciplinary Board of the Nevada State Bar Association; and
ot ers. He is a former member of the Human Relations Ccmrnisslon.iCitv of San
Luis Obispo; and is currently a member of the County Health Commission.
Gill earned bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Nevada.
Retired and living in the county for the past seven years, he is married to Linda
Selig Blonslev, an attorney practicing bankruptcy law in Arroyo Grande.

2014 Annual Dues are Do

Dues for the calendar year 2014, are due and payable before December.  We need the dues from members to submit that part that goes to CASSAR and NSSAR before the end of the year.

NSSAR = $30, CASSAR = $20 and CHAPTER = $25 for a total of $75. 

Dues may be paid at the meeting, or mailed to
Gary Cooper, Treasurer
Central Coast Chapter of the SAR
897 Oak Park Blvd. PMB 175,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3293.

Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

Speaker for meeting of Saturday, October 19, 2013

Next meeting:  Saturday, October 19, 2013, 1:00 PM
IHOP Restaurant
Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA

Mr. Gil Blonsley will be addressing the SAR meeting on October 19th  
next on the program subject of "National Affordable Care Act". Mr.  
Blonsley's career has been in Healthcare Administration,  in both   
public and private sectors. He is retired and living in San Luis  
Obispo County for seven years and presently serving on the County  
Health Commission.

Despite the present controversial nature of the subject my  
introductory remarks will be short and hopefully accepted as neutral  
in viewpoint.

Sincerely, s) John
                 p) John W. Siler
                      Ass't. Program Chair

Meeting Minutes for September 21, 2013

Meeting to Order@ 1:10 P.M.
Acting President Gary Cooper led with the invocation, SAR pledge and Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance: 7 members and 1 guest speaker
Sunshine Report-Gary had a quadruple bypass and valve replacement surgery a few months ago but is doing well.
Guest Speaker-Paul Williams, Manager for the local Orkin Pest Control franchise
Mr. Williams had experience in retail management and an Agriculture background when he made the career switch to pest control. First a termite inspector, then pest control technician and now service manager for the SLO franchise. Orkin was started in 1901when Otto Orkin developed and sold rat poison. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Otto became known as the “rat man” and in 1929 the firm expanded to the extermination of cockroaches, bedbugs and other insects. In the 1950’s the “Orkin Man” was introduced and eventually the business was acquired by Rollins, a global company.
Mr. Williams said that much of his business is devoted to the extermination of black Argentine ants but that he also does bed bug eradication employing pesticides and heat. Williams explained that there are two types of termite with one type requiring 3 days of tenting and fumigation while the subterranean termite requiring poisons at their nest. Annual termite inspections were recommended. Williams stated that he also did live animal trappings which conformed to State regulations. Mr. Williams presentation was warmly received.
Secretary’s Report-Secretary Scrimiger read the June minutes. Motion to accept the Minutes (Cooper) Seconded (Rader), Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report: $1906.35 current account balance
New Business: Don McGaughey is a member again. Motion to purchase additional certificates for guest speakers (Rader), seconded (Tissue), carried. VP Bill Siler asked for suggestions for future speakers and/or topics and also floated the idea of a Christmas Party in lieu of the regular December meeting. Topic to be revisited next month.
Benediction/Closing SAR Pledge
Adjournment @ 2:35 P.M.

Meeting of Saturday, September 21, 2013

Speaker for meeting

Finally got the pigs in the pen.  Paul Williams, from Orkin Pest  
control Company will talk about control of various pests including  
termites and bed bugs, etc. Sorry for the delay which was caused by my  
not starting soon enough. 20th of August was insufficient so next  
month I will start last,January. Not sure how to do that so any help  
from all you experts will be appreciated.

All I know of Williams he is service manager-specialist for Orkin,  
perhaps at SLO and has been in California for 5 years. Originally from  
Houston, TX. Hope to get more bio data tomorrow.

Bill Siler, Vice President

No Meeting in July and August

There will be no meetings in July and August.  See you in September.

Russ

Minutes for June 15, 2013

CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, 2013

Meeting to Order @ 1:09 PM

The invocation, SAR Pledge and Pledge of Allegiance were led by acting President, Gary Cooper.

Attendance:  8 members and 1 guest speaker.

Sunshine Report:

Phil Rader and Jerry Evans were in attendance and appear to be in good health. Bill Siler’s trip is going well and his next stop will be Canada.

Guest Speaker Presentation:

Officer Tim Koznek, SLO PD. Officer Koznek has five years with San Luis Obispo PD and prior law

enforcement experience with Atascadero PD and Santa Barbara Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Officer Koznek

said that the new chief has taken a more proactive stance with the homeless or transient populations

because fully one third of all calls involve these individuals. Regrettably, SLO’s reputation as being

a caring city for those in a homeless circumstance led to an ever increasing transient population and

an increase in crime. The newly formed Community Action Team (CAT) will address the issues caused by these populations. Q & A followed.

Secretary’s Report: Reading of last month’s meeting was waived.

Treasurer’s Report: $1884.22 is the current account balance.

New Business:

Jerry mentioned a new CASSAR T-shirt which is available for $21.00. He will bring to our next meeting which will be in September. There will be no meeting in July and August.

Russ Haynes produced informational brochure for review. We will vote on whether to

have them professionally printed in September.

Benediction and Closing Pledge led by Gary Cooper.

Adjournment.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger, Chapter Secretary

Guest speaker Tim Koznek, and acting president, Gary Cooper