Stop the stress of being in debt and start to take action. Guest Speaker, Sandra Valdez, spoke to our club about how to cope with debt and how to start the relief process. Read more in the meeting minutes.
 
Rotary Club of Cayucos-Seaside Thursday, January 28, 2010 Call to order: 7:10 am Pledge Invocation Club Business: ï‚· Dues are due. You will be receiving an invoice. Please submit payment to Treasurer. ï‚· Electronic Recycling press releases have been released. Money is being sent to PO Box. ï‚· Cookbook sales have been soaring. 470.00 to submit to Jan today. We still have 5 more boxes of books. ï‚· Fundraiser: Next board of director's meeting will cover fundraising duties. ï‚· Next Beach Clean-up is scheduled for Thursday, February 25th from 2-3 in conjunction with Cayucos School students. ï‚· April 24th-Rotary at work day in conjunction with Los Osos Club. ï‚· Liz G. going off to PETS! ï‚· SLO fundraiser at the PAC-Craig Ferguson. ï‚· Water conference @ Thousand Oaks 2/13/2010 ï‚· Guest Speaker: Sandra Valdez-Consumer Credit Counseling ï‚· Non-profit agency since 1966. ï‚· Staff at CCCS are certified. Multilingual staff that will provide help to get rates reduced, minimum payments reduced. Work within a 5-year time frame to work with consumers in a timely fashion. ï‚· Look at their budget, debt, bankruptcy filing and housing aspect to council on loan modifications. ï‚· Counseling session includes reviewing finances in a one-hour period. At this time, a plan gets put in place. ï‚· Most of the programs are free, but some fees may apply for other services. ï‚· Provide online education. You can make an appointment in person or opt for a phone consultation. ï‚· Comprehensive analysis and action plan is what this company provides. ï‚· For further information contact: 1-800-540-2227 or www.gotdebt.org ï‚· Home office is in Camarillo but soon to be in Santa Maria and also satellite offices throughout California. ï‚· Other announcements: Emily wants to conduct a social every other month. The 2nd Thursday of every month. We will be dark on those days. ï‚· 50/50 drawing-money goes back in jar. ï‚· Meeting adjourned