Hello friends and neighbors. Here we are at mid-summer in Avila and things are “cranking”. One of the more commons sights this time of year for beach-goers is the 200 or so red-clad junior lifeguards and instructors on the sand, in the water and on the kayaks. The Avila Beach Junior Lifeguards program has been financially supported by the Avila Beach Foundation for many years, and is one of our most visible project partnerships. We are very proud of Russ Edwards and his crew.
Speaking of Foundation financial support – individuals and organizations are now invited to submit proposals for funding of 2013 projects. Our grant application is now posted on the Foundation’s website, and can be downloaded by visiting www.avilabeachfoundation.org. Fully completed applications are due by 5:00p.m. on September 28th, 2012. Eligible grant applicants will be invited to verbally present their projects in October, and awardees will be announced in November. Feel free to call me if you are new to the process and have some questions…….595-4095.
Have you ever wondered that in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, or nuclear power plant accident from where would Avila Beach and Avila Valley residents get information about emergency evacuation? Well, Ken Thompson, a member of AVAC who takes special interest in this topic summarizes what he learned while attending the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee meetings held in Avila Beach on June 19 & 20 as follows. “Avila resident Michael Ginn talked about how the Diablo Canyon Power Plant interfaces with local emergency agencies and community organizations. Ron Alsop, SLO County Office of Emergency Services, furnished answers to some of the public’s questions. To provide you with the answers and the “Facts & Data” you need, videos of the June meetings have been produced and can be viewed on your computer at website - http://www.slo-span.org/media.php?slo=1#DCISC. I suggest that you “fast forward” through the administrative sections at the beginning of the video until you get to the pertinent presentations”. Thanks so much for passing along this information, Ken. It’s nice to know you are looking out for us.
Once again the Foundation has benefited from local interest in what we do. At our July board meeting, Skylark Meadows resident Percy Jones was elected to our Board of Trustees. Percy and his wife first found and fell in love with Avila Beach in 1997. They moved here in 2003 with their two sons. Percy is currently a Fire Captain with the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Visit the Foundation’s website to view Percy’s bio and photo. Welcome, Percy! Also stepping up to the plate were Indian Hill residents Ray and Ann Feeser, who made a personal donation to the Foundation’s Emerging Community Needs and Opportunities Fund. Their gift was matched by Ray’s employer, The Boeing Company. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is much appreciated, Ray and Ann! I hope others in the community will be inspired to contribute as well to our fund that helps enhance life in Avila Beach.
Are you ready for another update on the long-awaited beachfront trash bins project? Well, I am glad to report that the order for six bins has been placed, along with the dedication plaques recognizing those who have helped pay for them. Our gratitude to project sponsors Old Custom House/Mr. Rick’s, Hula Hut/Beachcomber Bill’s, Avila Beach Fish and Farmers’ Market, County Supervisor Adam Hill, Anne Brown & Family, and Howard Carroll. And special thanks to Curtis Black of SLO County Parks and Susan Devine from Supervisor Hill’s office. As of this publication we don’t have an exact delivery date, but we hope they arrive soon.
With the little space I have remaining, I feel compelled to share my recent experience as a volunteer at the recently conducted Central Coast Wine Classic, organized by the well-known Archie McLaren. Held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, this first-class event has gained widespread recognition for excellence. In my role as auction bid recorder for the fourth time, I remained amazed at the amount of money people spend on wine – rare, collectible or reputable – art, and dinner parties. The auction crowd consists mostly of folks from out of the area who, in addition to supporting the weeklong CCWC, no doubt spend lots of money at area hotels, restaurants and shops – a good thing for our local economy. On top of that, CCWC shares event proceeds with non-profit organizations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, so it’s a win/win all around. Congratulations on another successful event, Archie! That’s it for now. I’ll see you at the beach.
Speaking of Foundation financial support – individuals and organizations are now invited to submit proposals for funding of 2013 projects. Our grant application is now posted on the Foundation’s website, and can be downloaded by visiting www.avilabeachfoundation.org. Fully completed applications are due by 5:00p.m. on September 28th, 2012. Eligible grant applicants will be invited to verbally present their projects in October, and awardees will be announced in November. Feel free to call me if you are new to the process and have some questions…….595-4095.
Have you ever wondered that in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, or nuclear power plant accident from where would Avila Beach and Avila Valley residents get information about emergency evacuation? Well, Ken Thompson, a member of AVAC who takes special interest in this topic summarizes what he learned while attending the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee meetings held in Avila Beach on June 19 & 20 as follows. “Avila resident Michael Ginn talked about how the Diablo Canyon Power Plant interfaces with local emergency agencies and community organizations. Ron Alsop, SLO County Office of Emergency Services, furnished answers to some of the public’s questions. To provide you with the answers and the “Facts & Data” you need, videos of the June meetings have been produced and can be viewed on your computer at website - http://www.slo-span.org/media.php?slo=1#DCISC. I suggest that you “fast forward” through the administrative sections at the beginning of the video until you get to the pertinent presentations”. Thanks so much for passing along this information, Ken. It’s nice to know you are looking out for us.
Once again the Foundation has benefited from local interest in what we do. At our July board meeting, Skylark Meadows resident Percy Jones was elected to our Board of Trustees. Percy and his wife first found and fell in love with Avila Beach in 1997. They moved here in 2003 with their two sons. Percy is currently a Fire Captain with the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Visit the Foundation’s website to view Percy’s bio and photo. Welcome, Percy! Also stepping up to the plate were Indian Hill residents Ray and Ann Feeser, who made a personal donation to the Foundation’s Emerging Community Needs and Opportunities Fund. Their gift was matched by Ray’s employer, The Boeing Company. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is much appreciated, Ray and Ann! I hope others in the community will be inspired to contribute as well to our fund that helps enhance life in Avila Beach.
Are you ready for another update on the long-awaited beachfront trash bins project? Well, I am glad to report that the order for six bins has been placed, along with the dedication plaques recognizing those who have helped pay for them. Our gratitude to project sponsors Old Custom House/Mr. Rick’s, Hula Hut/Beachcomber Bill’s, Avila Beach Fish and Farmers’ Market, County Supervisor Adam Hill, Anne Brown & Family, and Howard Carroll. And special thanks to Curtis Black of SLO County Parks and Susan Devine from Supervisor Hill’s office. As of this publication we don’t have an exact delivery date, but we hope they arrive soon.
With the little space I have remaining, I feel compelled to share my recent experience as a volunteer at the recently conducted Central Coast Wine Classic, organized by the well-known Archie McLaren. Held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, this first-class event has gained widespread recognition for excellence. In my role as auction bid recorder for the fourth time, I remained amazed at the amount of money people spend on wine – rare, collectible or reputable – art, and dinner parties. The auction crowd consists mostly of folks from out of the area who, in addition to supporting the weeklong CCWC, no doubt spend lots of money at area hotels, restaurants and shops – a good thing for our local economy. On top of that, CCWC shares event proceeds with non-profit organizations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, so it’s a win/win all around. Congratulations on another successful event, Archie! That’s it for now. I’ll see you at the beach.
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