Avila Beach Community Foundation

805.595.4095

  • About Us
    • Foundation History
    • Foundation Mission
    • Board of Trustees & Staff
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Monthly News & Views
    • Foundation Past & Current Projects
    • Avila Community Surveys
    • Foundation 990 Tax Filings
  • Grant Info
    • How to Apply
    • Current Grantees
    • Past Grantees
  • Charitable Giving
    • Ways to Give
    • Donor Advised & Special Project Funds
  • Community Links
  • Avila History
    • Avila Historical Film & Photo Gallery
    • Avila Storytelling Event
  • Contact Us

June, 2013

6/6/2013

0 Comments

 
Hello fellow Avilones.  Once again summer is upon us, and will be accompanied by its usual influx in popularity.  We can expect thousands and thousands of locals and tourists alike flocking to our shores to enjoy Avila’s family-friendly beaches, sunny coastal climate and abundant activities.  And, I suspect, even a bump in the number of first time visitors who may have initially learned about Avila Beach by watching the recently concluded Amgen race on national television.   Looking back at the Amgen Avila experience, I offer my congratulations to the many organizers and volunteers who helped deliver a smooth and professional event on an international stage.   Perhaps it’s a shame, or some might argue a blessing, that less than half the number of anticipated spectators attended the Avila finish line venue.  We may never know whether that was the byproduct of ample and continuous media-generated warnings about potential traffic and parking difficulties, or maybe there just aren’t as many bike racing enthusiasts in our county as was thought.  Bottom line and consensus agreement is that Amgen was good for Avila, rewarding for a number of local businesses, and proved that county-wide planning, safety and emergency services personnel are up to the task of contributing to a trouble-free environment.   Kudos to all involved!!!

 It is with a great deal of joy that I introduce the three newest members of the Avila Beach Foundation’s Board of Trustees.  These three gentlemen were officially elected at the conclusion of the Foundation’s board planning retreat, which took place on April 20th.  We welcome Michael Faber, who first moved to Avila in the fall of 2009 while a member of the National Guard.  He is presently the head of distribution for a regional gardening soil manufacturer.  Mike says that “after two military deployments overseas and several relocations around the country, I am ready to stay put in the area and be part of the Avila Beach community.”  Stephen Johnson’s real estate and personal injury law practice has been located near the beach at Front Street and San Miguel Street for the past six years, after 28 years in SLO.  Steve and wife Liz raised their children on their fruit ranch in See Canyon.  No stranger to local volunteering, Steve is a founding member of the See Canyon Watershed Group, and has served on the Avila Valley Advisory Council, the Avila Beach Business Association, and the Avila Beach Civic Association.  Rounding out our new threesome is Rick Rowe, who along with wife Stephanie moved to Avila Beach in 2006.  Rick has been an educator for the past 12 years, and currently teaches 6th grade at Taylor Elementary School in Santa Maria.  Prior to that, he worked in Silicon Valley for various big name technology companies.  Rick presently serves as Vice President of the Avila Beach Community Services District, and is a past member of the Avila Civic Association Board of Directors.  I encourage you to visit the Foundation’s website – www.avilabeachfoundation.org - to learn more about all of our Trustees and the Foundation’s mission to enhance life in Avila Beach.

For those of you who follow or participate in the Central Coast Wine Classic, it’s almost that time of year again!  Scheduled for July 11-14, this well-run and classy event will offer the usual variety of tastings and symposiums – culminating with the grand auction and luncheon at the Avila Beach Golf Resort.  We have become quite accustomed to seeing CCWC founder Archie McLaren scurrying around Avila this time of year organizing the final touches of this event, now celebrating its 29th year.  I guess Archie was about 10 years old when it all started – or maybe not.  Not to be overlooked is that a portion of proceeds from the “Wine Classic” is shared with non-profit organizations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.  Over the past nine years the event has conferred grants totaling $2,101,055 to 103 organizations involved with the healing, studio and performing arts.   Thanks for the generosity, Archie!!!    Visit - www.CENTRALCOASTWINECLASSIC.ORG. – for more information.

As part of my never-ending quest to keep you Avilones up to speed on local matters, I again urge you to visit a couple websites that contain information on a variety of issues, projects and developments of importance.  Meeting minutes of the Avila Valley Advisory Council contain updates provided by County Planning officials, local law enforcement, fire and safety services, etc., and can be found by visiting www.AvilaValley.org each month to stay abreast of topics of interest.  Port San Luis Harbor District has several projects in the pipeline that could significantly alter the landscape and areas of their responsibility, including the coastline, public and visitor services.  You may find of particular interest the reports and visions for future traffic control and parking in and around Avila Beach and the Harford Pier.  Visit www.portsanluis.com for details.   While not a local matter, I would, as a convenience offering, like to inform you of a business new to SLO and only six miles from Avila.  Recently my low tire pressure warning light came on, which I thought I had resolved by filling the tires with the prescribed amount of pressure.  Three days later on again it came, clearly indicating a slow leak of some kind.  Because of its close-by proximity, I “limped” into the new America’s Tire shop just off the Los Osos Valley Road exit, down the street from the Automobile Club.  To my delight they removed the suspect tire, found the nail embedded, removed it, repaired the leak, checked the air on all other tires and sent me on my merry way.  In and out in 20 minutes and it didn’t cost me a penny!  These services and even tire rotation are provided free of charge at America’s Tire Shop, which is operated by a handful of friendly, young guys who seem to place customer service as a priority.  Though this might sound like a commercial endorsement, it’s really just me sharing a positive and convenient experience for a service that cannot be found here in Avila Beach.

Have you seen the Promenade facelift I first mentioned a couple months ago?  Well, it’s finally underway, and perhaps completed by the time you read this.  The old, deteriorating fake boulders are being leveled, providing more pedestrian access and room for vendors at the Avila Farmers’ Market.   Thanks go to SLO County Parks for finally rectifying what was becoming quite an eyesore.  That’s about it for now fellow Avilones.  See you at the beach!          
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Rick Cohen
    Executive Director


    Archives

    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009
    June 2009
    May 2009
    April 2009
    March 2009
    February 2009

    RSS Feed

About Us
Our History
Historical Photo Gallery
Our Mission
Board of Trustees & Staff
Monthly News & Views
Foundation Projects
990 Tax Filings
Grant Information
How to Apply - Annual Grants
Current Grantees
Past Grantees

Charitable Giving
Ways to Give
Donor Advised Funds

Community Links

"Like us"

Picture
Stay informed on Facebook

Sign Up For Newsletter
For Email Newsletters you can trust.
Avila Beach Community Foundation | PO Box 297 |191 San Miguel Street  Avila Beach, CA 93424-0297 |
Ph: 805.595.4095
avilafoundation@gmail.com|
Contact Us | Trustee Portal

BACK TO TOP

© DivTag Templates Ltd | All Rights Reserved