Buy Local, Eat Fresh
Posted by Sherry PeckHoon Sim
Cayucos-Rotary welcomes their newest member, Pam Cookson, & learn why it's important to support our local farmers by buying local...
Rotary Club of Cayucos-Seaside
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Call to order: 7:10 a.m.
Pledge
Invocation
Club Business:
- District 5240 Membership is scheduled on Saturday, August 15, from 8.30 am to 12 noon at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. All members are encouraged to attend, and have the chance to meet and fellowship with Rotarians from the District.
- Our club's next beach clean-up is scheduled to Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 am. Members to meet at the Cayucos Pier. Gloves, bags & pick-up tongs will be provided.
- Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande is having their chilli-Cook Off on Sunday, Aug 9; another fun event & way to support our fellow Rotarians down South.
- Cayucos School has invited all members to their grand opening on August 25th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sherry will check with school regarding the unveiling of the new scoreboard.
- District Governor Luis-Maria Ortiz's visit to Cayucos is set on Thursday, September 10th. Venue: Embarcadero Grill in Morro Bay. Cost: $18. This is a joint event among the Cambria, Morro Bay, Los Osos and Cayucos clubs.
- Cayucos Rotary will still have our regular meeting at 7:00 am on Thursday, September 10th.
- There will not be a speaker on Thursday, November 5th, as the club is expecting a visit from District Governor Luis-Maria Ortiz. Board of Directors are to meet at Scott McManus/Edward Jones' office following our regular meeting.
- Details for May 8, 2010 Fundraiser is being finalized. President Dan is securing big prizes, such as scooters. President Dan also advised that donations could not be written off under IRS 501(c)(3) tax guidelines as such 'lottery' items are not considered true non-profit donations by IRS. Our club will still be able to auction off a scooter if we comply with the State Attorney General's rules. Subject to meeting with their club foundation's Board and a 10% fee, the Morro Bay club is willing to allow our club to use their 501(c)(3) exemption status.
- President Dan has committed our club to participate in the Morro Bay Club's 50/50 drawing fundraiser. Details to follow.
- The next district conference is scheduled in Ventura, from October 23-25, 2009 at the Marriott Ventura. Members are also encouraged to attend.
- Bonnie Cameron, District P.R.L.S. Director has been invited to speak to our club about P.R.L.S. on August 20th.
- We are honored to have Pam Cookson as our newest member. Pam runs "Petite Paws" in Morro Bay, and has generously donated a gift to our May 8, 2010 fundraiser, even before she joined.
Program: Guest speakers : Natalie Ferdig & Catlin Madden from the Central Coast Agricultural Network.
Formed in the early '90's, the Central Coast Agricultural Network is working to educate and inform residents of the Central Coast to support local farmers, share and enjoy the benefits of local produce and its impact on local economy.
Many benefits abound from buying locally. These include fresher produce due to shorter traveling distance; less use of fertilizer or chemicals as more local farmers are farming organically; better taste and higher nutrition, more food and fiber choices; stronger interaction between the local consumer and the local farmers; improving the local economy; and more.
Natalie & Catlin explained that it's important for us, the club members, as consumers to state our preference, that is, we prefer local produce. As informed consumers, we can help to spread the word, and encourage more consumption of local produce.
So far, the Central Coast Agricultural Network is funded by grants. To support the Central Coast Agricultural Network, or for more information, visit http://www.centralcoastgrown.org
50/50 Drawing Sherry won but she picked the black chip, so the money to go back to the club.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m. Next meeting - Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Call to order: 7:10 a.m.
Pledge
Invocation
Club Business:
- District 5240 Membership is scheduled on Saturday, August 15, from 8.30 am to 12 noon at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. All members are encouraged to attend, and have the chance to meet and fellowship with Rotarians from the District.
- Our club's next beach clean-up is scheduled to Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 am. Members to meet at the Cayucos Pier. Gloves, bags & pick-up tongs will be provided.
- Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande is having their chilli-Cook Off on Sunday, Aug 9; another fun event & way to support our fellow Rotarians down South.
- Cayucos School has invited all members to their grand opening on August 25th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sherry will check with school regarding the unveiling of the new scoreboard.
- District Governor Luis-Maria Ortiz's visit to Cayucos is set on Thursday, September 10th. Venue: Embarcadero Grill in Morro Bay. Cost: $18. This is a joint event among the Cambria, Morro Bay, Los Osos and Cayucos clubs.
- Cayucos Rotary will still have our regular meeting at 7:00 am on Thursday, September 10th.
- There will not be a speaker on Thursday, November 5th, as the club is expecting a visit from District Governor Luis-Maria Ortiz. Board of Directors are to meet at Scott McManus/Edward Jones' office following our regular meeting.
- Details for May 8, 2010 Fundraiser is being finalized. President Dan is securing big prizes, such as scooters. President Dan also advised that donations could not be written off under IRS 501(c)(3) tax guidelines as such 'lottery' items are not considered true non-profit donations by IRS. Our club will still be able to auction off a scooter if we comply with the State Attorney General's rules. Subject to meeting with their club foundation's Board and a 10% fee, the Morro Bay club is willing to allow our club to use their 501(c)(3) exemption status.
- President Dan has committed our club to participate in the Morro Bay Club's 50/50 drawing fundraiser. Details to follow.
- The next district conference is scheduled in Ventura, from October 23-25, 2009 at the Marriott Ventura. Members are also encouraged to attend.
- Bonnie Cameron, District P.R.L.S. Director has been invited to speak to our club about P.R.L.S. on August 20th.
- We are honored to have Pam Cookson as our newest member. Pam runs "Petite Paws" in Morro Bay, and has generously donated a gift to our May 8, 2010 fundraiser, even before she joined.
Program: Guest speakers : Natalie Ferdig & Catlin Madden from the Central Coast Agricultural Network.
Formed in the early '90's, the Central Coast Agricultural Network is working to educate and inform residents of the Central Coast to support local farmers, share and enjoy the benefits of local produce and its impact on local economy.
Many benefits abound from buying locally. These include fresher produce due to shorter traveling distance; less use of fertilizer or chemicals as more local farmers are farming organically; better taste and higher nutrition, more food and fiber choices; stronger interaction between the local consumer and the local farmers; improving the local economy; and more.
Natalie & Catlin explained that it's important for us, the club members, as consumers to state our preference, that is, we prefer local produce. As informed consumers, we can help to spread the word, and encourage more consumption of local produce.
So far, the Central Coast Agricultural Network is funded by grants. To support the Central Coast Agricultural Network, or for more information, visit http://www.centralcoastgrown.org
50/50 Drawing Sherry won but she picked the black chip, so the money to go back to the club.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 a.m. Next meeting - Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m.