May 2 2017-Rotary Forum
Posted by Dick Dannells on May 03, 2017
PROGRAM: May 2, 2017: John Sorgenfrei, President & Owner, TJA Advertising, “Branding Pismo Beach”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:30 PM with his usual this day in history: Pres. Herbert Hoover dedicated the Empire State Building on May 1, 1931; NASA astronaut Alan Shepard aboard, Mercury Redstone-3, became America's first pilot in space on May 5, 1961; and the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla was on May 5, 1862.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Steve Curry announced that the golf jackets included in the golfer’s package at yesterday’s very successful golf tournament are on sale for $25. He gave special recognition to Connie O’Henley for the great work she did in making the tournament such a success. Andrea Luegar thanked the volunteers that distributed books to the students of Ocean View and Shell Beach Elementary as part of the Youth Literacy Program. Next Wednesday, books will be distributed at Coastal Christian and on May 24 at Branch Elementary. There is no date as yet for the St. Pats Elementary. Paul Holden drew the name of Linda Osty in the Paul Harris Fellow lottery. He also asked for volunteers to pour Pinot for Polio from either the 6 to 8 PM slot or 8 to 10 at the Amgen Bike Tour soirée on May 12. Ashlea Boyer announced that Kimi White and Selma Rahim were also winners of the District’s Four Way Essay Test contest. Linda Osty announced that there are still tickets available for Friday’s performance of the Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court at the Melodrama. She urged everyone to get there at least by 6:30 PM for the 7 o’clock curtain. Scott Astrosky announced that there will be a meeting to organize the Saturday, May 13 soccer tournament meeting right after this meeting. Jules Cuprys reported that on May 21 from 1 to 3 PM there will be a social media workshop sponsored by Rotaract. She also had three tickets for the May 6 Flavors of SLO at the Jack House and Garden fundraiser, which were auctioned off to Michael Boyer.
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson auctioned off the fine-free badge to Lee Ann Liscombe for $40. He levied $50 fines on those having recent wedding anniversaries that included Steve and Linda Curry’s 34th, John and Marcia Traversaro’s 26th, Bruce and Marcia Beaudoin’s 50th and Terry and Kathy Fibich’s 39th. He then had the birthday men stand that included Andy Park who received a $100 fine, Scott Astrosky who got a $51 fine and Don Weber who donated $100 in recognition for his 84th year. In the trivial quiz, Harlan Silva, Sandy Lubin and Connie O’ Henley were eachfined $40.
PROGRAM: John Sorgenfrei, President & Owner, TJA Advertising, “Branding Pismo Beach”
Jim Lewis introduced John who does the public relations for the Pismo Beach Parks & Recreation Department. John began his talk by stating that the primary brand is Classic California. The web page receives presently 2000 visits per day and 100,000 Facebook fans. The brand captures the nostalgia of growing up in Southern California in the 60’s with a motif of surfing, sand and beach. The sub- brand is Wine & Waves because of Pismo’s close proximity to Edna Valley and the numerous vineyards and wine tasting opportunities. The final sub-brand brand is outdoor activities that include hiking through the Pismo Preserve. He gave examples of Pismo events like the Amgen Bike Tour soirée this coming Saturday, the 1th Annual Taste of Pismo, this past April 25, next year’s Chardonnay wine event that brings people from all over the world, and Pismo’s Jubilee Jazz Festival . He concluded by reporting the opening of the Flagship Restaurant that used to be Steamers, the Oyster Loft at thr pier and the Alex Restaurant, which will be opening soon. He suggested we find out about future events by going on ClassicCalifornia.com and Pismo’s Facebook.
PROGRAM: May 2, 2017: John Sorgenfrei, President & Owner, TJA Advertising, “Branding Pismo Beach”
Pres. Greg Baker opened the meeting at 12:30 PM with his usual this day in history: Pres. Herbert Hoover dedicated the Empire State Building on May 1, 1931; NASA astronaut Alan Shepard aboard, Mercury Redstone-3, became America's first pilot in space on May 5, 1961; and the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla was on May 5, 1862.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Steve Curry announced that the golf jackets included in the golfer’s package at yesterday’s very successful golf tournament are on sale for $25. He gave special recognition to Connie O’Henley for the great work she did in making the tournament such a success. Andrea Luegar thanked the volunteers that distributed books to the students of Ocean View and Shell Beach Elementary as part of the Youth Literacy Program. Next Wednesday, books will be distributed at Coastal Christian and on May 24 at Branch Elementary. There is no date as yet for the St. Pats Elementary. Paul Holden drew the name of Linda Osty in the Paul Harris Fellow lottery. He also asked for volunteers to pour Pinot for Polio from either the 6 to 8 PM slot or 8 to 10 at the Amgen Bike Tour soirée on May 12. Ashlea Boyer announced that Kimi White and Selma Rahim were also winners of the District’s Four Way Essay Test contest. Linda Osty announced that there are still tickets available for Friday’s performance of the Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court at the Melodrama. She urged everyone to get there at least by 6:30 PM for the 7 o’clock curtain. Scott Astrosky announced that there will be a meeting to organize the Saturday, May 13 soccer tournament meeting right after this meeting. Jules Cuprys reported that on May 21 from 1 to 3 PM there will be a social media workshop sponsored by Rotaract. She also had three tickets for the May 6 Flavors of SLO at the Jack House and Garden fundraiser, which were auctioned off to Michael Boyer.
FINES:
Fine master Mark Olson auctioned off the fine-free badge to Lee Ann Liscombe for $40. He levied $50 fines on those having recent wedding anniversaries that included Steve and Linda Curry’s 34th, John and Marcia Traversaro’s 26th, Bruce and Marcia Beaudoin’s 50th and Terry and Kathy Fibich’s 39th. He then had the birthday men stand that included Andy Park who received a $100 fine, Scott Astrosky who got a $51 fine and Don Weber who donated $100 in recognition for his 84th year. In the trivial quiz, Harlan Silva, Sandy Lubin and Connie O’ Henley were eachfined $40.
PROGRAM: John Sorgenfrei, President & Owner, TJA Advertising, “Branding Pismo Beach”
Jim Lewis introduced John who does the public relations for the Pismo Beach Parks & Recreation Department. John began his talk by stating that the primary brand is Classic California. The web page receives presently 2000 visits per day and 100,000 Facebook fans. The brand captures the nostalgia of growing up in Southern California in the 60’s with a motif of surfing, sand and beach. The sub- brand is Wine & Waves because of Pismo’s close proximity to Edna Valley and the numerous vineyards and wine tasting opportunities. The final sub-brand brand is outdoor activities that include hiking through the Pismo Preserve. He gave examples of Pismo events like the Amgen Bike Tour soirée this coming Saturday, the 1th Annual Taste of Pismo, this past April 25, next year’s Chardonnay wine event that brings people from all over the world, and Pismo’s Jubilee Jazz Festival . He concluded by reporting the opening of the Flagship Restaurant that used to be Steamers, the Oyster Loft at thr pier and the Alex Restaurant, which will be opening soon. He suggested we find out about future events by going on ClassicCalifornia.com and Pismo’s Facebook.