The Central Coast Chapter of SAR was pleased to present a Flag Certificate to Cheryl Day of Arroyo Grande, CA., who proudly and appropriately displays the US Flag year around.

 Cheryl Day of Arroyo Grande received  US flag display

The Central Coast Chapter of SAR was pleased to present a Flag Certificate to Cheryl Day of Arroyo Grande, CA., who proudly and appropriately displays the US Flag year around.

Chapter Meeting for February 16, 2019

                                   Central Coast Chapter Minutes for February 16, 2019



Meeting to Order:  1:07 PM

Attendance: 12 (10 members & 2 guests)

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Sunshine Report: Gary Cooper is ailing

Guest Speaker: Lynn Compton, County Supervisor for the 4^th District (South County). District 4 is primarily agricultural where strawberry fields and greenhouses abound. Affordable housing is also an abiding issue in south county. SLO county receives 2 to 4 million dollars a year in matching grants for affordable housing units. Ms. Compton said that the board was mulling a tourism tax to raise revenue.

The passage of Prop 68 in 2018 may provide opportunities for Parks & Rec projects across the county. Disadvantaged communities must compete for monies. Prop 64 legalized cannabis but the county has issued some regulations to include no outdoor grows in residential areas, no dispensaries in unincorporated areas. District 4 is zoned for agriculture but the odors emanating from cannabis greenhouses are the cause of many complaints. Sup. Compton also supports initiatives for mental health and safety. In spite of they current freeze on county employment the Sheriff was still able to bring on 11 new deputies.

PG&E bankruptcy proceedings will probably delay the $85 million payout to SLO county which was to offset the Diablo Cyn. closure. Being a county supervisor isn’t all roses as Ms. Compton recently had to obtain a restraining order against an online stalker. Lynn’s presentation followed by Q & A was warmly received. She was presented a certificate and cannon in appreciation.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the January 19 meeting were read aloud. Motion (Haynes) Minutes accepted as read, seconded (Tissue). Carried.

Treasurer’s report: Current account balance is $2878.12. Motion (Scully) report accepted, seconded (Tissue). Carried.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Motion (Scully) $100.00 donation to the DAR, seconded (Haynes). Carried.

An eagle scout, Joshua T. Kommer was identified and a certificate ordered. A $100.00 check was proposed but no motion.

Outreach with local Elks is being discussed.

Motion (Harris) Pres Scully be reimbursed $44.87 which went for the purchase of cannons, seconded (Haynes). Carried.

There is a new member from Bakersfield, particulars to follow.

Closing ritual.

Adjournment: 2:35 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

Lynn Compton, guest speaker, receives a token of appreciation from president Steven Scully

Joshua T. Kommer Receives Rank of Eagle Scout

At his Eagle Court of Honor on January 28, 2019, Bill Crewe from the Central Coast Chapter of SAR presented Joshua T. (JT) Kommer of Troop 6 with a check and a certificate recognizing his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.


In reaching the rank of Eagle, JT earned 24 Merit Badges.  For his Eagle project, he made a 12-foot bench and 6 foot return for his youth group at his church.  He completed his Eagle Board of Review on December 17, 2018.  JT participated in Boy's State in the summer of 2018 between his junior and senior years.  He began his Scouting career with Troop 583 in Castaic Lake, CA and transferred to Troop 6 in San Luis Obispo when his family moved. 

Congratulations JT. 

 JT receives his certificate from Bill Crewe

JT receives his check from Sons of American Revolution from Bill Crewe

President Steven Scully and Registrar Russ Haynes attend DAR Paso Robles meeting

Russ Haynes and I had the pleasure in attending the El Paso de Robles DAR Annual Tea and awards meeting on February 10, 2019.  The meeting was held at the Paso Robles Elks Lodge. The event opened with the local Boy Scout Troop 60 leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and color guard.  The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of awards to two young people who were 1^st place finishers in the State of California American History essay contest. 

Anne Edgecombe, Regent for the El Paso de Robles NSDAR invited members from the Central Coast Chapter SAR.  Anne has expressed a desire to work with the Central Coast NSSAR on future events.  Russ and I were greeted warmly and a lot of information was exchanged between the two groups.  The El Paso de Robles DAR generously donated $100.00 to our Chapter.  They have our sincere thanks and gratitude.

While work remains to be done in this area, the relationship between these two organizations has been established.  Both DAR/SAR can only benefit from a continued commitment to work together.  We look forward to working with together to make a stronger Chapter.

The DAR recognizes Anne as an expert in genealogy research.  Anne has graciously offered to provide assistance and training to our members in researching our ancestors. The DAR recognizes Anne as an expert in genealogy research. 

Boy Scouts Honor Guard at the DAR Meeting

Boy Scouts Honor Guard, Anne Edgecombe, DAR Regent and Russ Haynes at the DAR meeting having lunch

Central Coast Chapter Minutes for January 19, 2019

The meeting for the Sons of the American Revolution was held January 19, 2019, at 1:00 PM, at IHOP Restaurant, Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.


Election of officers for 2019, was conducted and are as follows:
President:  Steven Scully
Vice President:  Brian Mummert
Secretary: Chris Scrimiger
Treasurer:  William Harris

Member William Harris receives a certificate for an approved supplemental application from President Steven Scully

SLO Co Supervisor John Perchong, speaker receives a desk cannon as a token of appreciation from President Steven Scully

Ann Edgecombe, Regent for Paso Robles Chapter of the DAR, guest, receives a desk cannon as a token of appreciation. 

                             

                                Central Coast Chapter Minutes for January 19, 2019

Meeting to Order: 1:08 PM

Pledges of Allegiance & SAR

Attendance: 12 attendees including 3 guests

First Guest Speaker: Anne Edgecombe, Regent for the DAR El Robles Chapter in Paso Robles and DAR for 50 years. Anne is also the Lineage Research Co-Chair and has attained genie level by taking all of the courses offered by the DAR. Anne is also involved in a children’s joint program with the SAR which meets at the Elk’s Lodge and other joint training. Anne shared that genealogy is her passion and she believes fervently that everyone should know from whence they came. Anne also enjoys challenges, so if anyone has hit a brick wall she is willing to help. Anne presentation was warmly received and she was presented a Certificate and cannon.

Secretary’s Report: None

Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance sits at $3,935.73.

Motion (Harris) That reimbursement of $43.50 to Pres. Scully for various expenditures and $19.00 to Bill Harris for postage. Seconded (Mummert). Carried.

Bill Crewe and Nate Maas are heavily involved in Scouting and it’s believed local scholarships are to be offered. Bill Crewe will investigate.

New Business: Election of Chapter Officers for 2019. Motion (Scully) Incumbent slate of officers to continue for 2019. Seconded (Haynes). Carried.

Supplemental certificate presented to Bill Harris.

Guest Speaker #2: John Peschong currently SLO Co. Supervisor for District #1. John also served in the Reagan Administration. John has been a member of SAR for 35 years in the Washington DC chapter. There are 5 supervisors on the board and they oversee over 2800 County employees and their departments. They make decisions on county public health policy i.e. needle exchange programs which are credited with lowering instances of HIV and Hep C.

Affordable housing continues to be an issue countywide. Work force housing is particularly a big problem. Tax revenues are on the decline and as a result county employment is frozen. The decommissioning of Diablo Canyon continues to cause some concern particularly with the loss of good jobs and tax revenue. Fire protection and the Sheriff’s office continue to receive the most emphasis. Cannibis legalization also presenting some unique challenges. Water availability and issues with the Army Corps of Engineers continue to bother north county. To be continued. Following Q&A, Supervisor Peschong was also awarded a cannon.

Closing Pledge

Adjournment: 2:10 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Scrimiger

Chapter Secretary

New Member William Crewe Receives Certificate

New member, right, William Crewe receives his certificate from Registrar, Russell Haynes

New Member Receives Certificate

New Member, Dan Friend (center), accompanied by his wife Carol, receives his certificate from president Steve Scully.

Steven Scully (right) receives his supplemental certificate from Registrar Russ Haynes

Congratulations to both members for their achievements.