Conservancy is Key in Cayucos

Posted by Jessica Peterson 
 
Roger Lyon, of the Cayucos Land Conservancy, spoke this morning about his mission to protect the land that makes "the little town that could" so special. Read more in the minutes for April 9th, 2009.
 

Rotary Club of Cayucos-Seaside

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Call to order: 7:12 a.m.

Pledge

Invocation

Club Business:

Club Secretary informed the club on how to keep our attendance high and how to conduct a make-up, What Rotary means to her and how she coordinates with R.I.

Consider the Rotary Foundation as your charity of choice. Organization that will pave the way for future generations!

Friday, April 24th 1-1:30 @ the Pier is the next Beach clean-up.

April 30th Rotary will be dark due to El Chorro Regional Park field trip

Crusin' Morro Bay Car Show: Ice Cream vendor is willing to donate an ice cream cart and ice cream cups available. Nipomo club also has a cart and cones etc. Canopy will be set up on Napa and Morro Bay Blvd. Saturday and Sunday is when we need your help. 1st and 2nd of May.

Induction of Gary Barker: Divine Catering is his vocation and Gary has been a chef for 35 years. Belong to the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce and works for local Green Builder and recently retired from the state of Alaska. Gary has 2 daughters. We welcome you and feel grateful to have you in our fellowship.

Guest Speaker: Roger Lyon Cayucos Land Conservancy Specialize in land usage. Involved in conservation efforts.

Started 10 years ago negotiated with the state of California a permanent protection from turning around and selling the land and putting something on it.

A filter for what the community wants.

2 -500,000 grants, raised money locally, and charitable donations have all contributed to the success of the conservancy.

Vision is the create a green belt the limits development.

Future goal is to make a deal with Chevron and get a conservation easement

A number of volunteer opportunities: Clean up days, ambassador program, docent/friendly greeter position.

Partnering up with the conservancy to clean up the bluffs etc.

Received the highest environmental honor of the year

Handouts were passed out encouraging involvement. Read more and check out their website.

District Assembly: a huge success. Bakersfield is the next venue.

National immunization Day on April 19th 4-6 p.m. 490 Los Osos Valley Road.

Anil's stepping down party. If you want to go check with Sherry.

50/50 Drawing:  Scott won and donated it back to the club. Thanks Scott!

Meeting adjourned @ 8:06