June 2013 - Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce

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PISMO BEACH, CA
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
581 Dolliver St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE
581 Dolliver Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-4382 Phone
(805) 773-6772 Fax
What’s inside:
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
♦ From the Desk of the CEO
♦ Your Chamber Working For You
♦ City Council Report
♦ Marty ’ s Community Corner
RIBBON CUTTINGS
M W RESTORATIONS
♦ New Members/Renewing Members
♦ Business of the Month
LOOK FOR THESE NEXT MONTH
♦ June Events
Beach Bum Holiday Rentals
Condor Security of America
Edgewater Inn
KCOY 12 & Fox 11
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
Gary C. Stone
Martin ResortsPismo Lighthouse Suites
Avila Lighthouse Suites
JUNE EVENTS
1st
2nd
2nd
4th
9th
14th
19th
20th
27th
Remnants of the Past Antique Show, SLO
Art in the Park, 704-8128
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, 544-2598
Payroll Tax Seminar, 866-873-6086
Pacific Breeze Concert Series 773-7063
28th Annual Classic Car Show, 866-450-7469
Membership Luncheon, Noon (See Insert)
Roll Out the Barrels Weekend, 541-5868
Wild, Wild West Mega Mixer, 4:30pm 489-1488
(See Insert)
Best Western Plus
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Shore Cliff Lodge
To All Merchants:
Please post the
enclosed
4th of July Poster in
your business window
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
Rabobank
Sea Venture Resort
Shell Beach Law Group
Splash Café
Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar
Thank You!
KVEC NEWS TALK RADIO 920 AM EVERY SUNDAY-12:30-1:00pm "What's Happening in Pismo Beach?" Join
Mike Ebinger and Peter Candela for a lively conversation on topics relating to our wonderful city.
Tolosa Press
Wells Fargo Bank
JUNE 2013
CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE THE
4th of JULY IN STYLE
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
CEO
CHAMBER STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Candela
[email protected]
Executive Assistant
Rochelle Bento
I was attending a conference with the W.A.C.E. in San
Diego, the key note speaker was a man named Larry
Winget, who shared his common sense wisdom. He is a
motivational speaker, author and business guru. He has
a way to break things down to the simplest terms.
Here are a few of his thoughts:
Don’t worry too much about making the right decision.
Just make the decision, and then make the decision right.
Praise in public and criticize in private.
That is a good rule for dealing with your employees, your friends and your
kids.
Don’t think too much about how you are going to achieve your goals.
Too much analysis leads to paralysis. Too much thought can create worry,
and worry fosters fear and doubt. Don’t be overly concerned with how you are
going to get it all done. Just get started and learn as you go. Action creates
courage, and momentum keeps you going.
Everything has a price.
Success has a price and so does failure. Choose either but be prepared to pay
the price for your choice.
Some days you must put up with the 90 percent of your job that you hate
in order to get the 10 percent of your job that you love.
Here is what the credo of every business should be: This is a sacred place
where we only speak well of ourselves, we only speak well of our organization,
we only speak well of our competitors and we only speak well of our
customers….
And the last one for this month:
[email protected]
Visitor Information Center
[email protected]
Beth Stewart
Aveda Stafford
Special Assignments
Tommie O’Donoghue
Visitor Information Kiosk
Paul Lacey
Louis Montalbano
April Thomas
Chamber Volunteer
Patrick Wilson
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Greg Baker
Chief Ambassador
Amerprise Financial
Narlene Carter
Keller Williams Realty
Sean Dasmann
AMS Entertainment
Kathy Fissori
Keller Williams Realty
Brett Gibbs
Cottage Inn by the Sea
Arlene Gonzales-Gee
Associate Member
Kalie Howard
Martin Resorts
BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH
THE SHOE TREE
801 Dolliver Street
805-773-5571
www.shoetreeinc.com
Joyce Taylor-Owner
For the past 25 years The Shoe Tree has been a mainstay of the Pismo Beach retail
community. Long known for its superior selection, service, quality, and value, The
Shoe Tree has also become a center of style.
The Shoe Tree’s extensive inventory is a favorite of locals as well as a great many
out-of-towners who remain loyal repeat customers. Additionally, the veteran staff have
a combined fifty years of expertise in finding the right fit. The store’s digital footwear
analysis technology combined with an extensive stock of orthotics and hard-to-find
sizes and widths assure customer satisfaction. The store also employs two state
certified pedorthists to help solve the most complicated custom fits for both comfort
and pain relief whether the activity is standing, walking or running.
So, if you are seeking adult footwear that is both comfortable and fashionable and
affordable remember The Shoe Tree for your next footwear purchase. Not surprisingly,
the store’s motto is “Happy Foot Space”.
MEET A NEW CHAMBER MEMBER
BEACH BOUND TRAILER RENTALS
(805) 704-0834
[email protected]
Melissa Layshot, owner
Robin O’Hara
Keller Williams Realty
Deena Peak
Fidelity National
Anita Showers
Miss Etiquette
If you don’t like your life the way it is, there is only one place to go when
you are ready to lay the blame: the mirror.
Gary Stone
Mackey & Mackey Insurance
Sometimes the simplest thoughts have the most impact.
Erik Mund
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Good business to all!
Moyses Muguira
Edward Jones
Peter
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Peter Ward
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Ryan Wilkey
Arsenal Rentals
Since 2007, Beach Bound has been providing rental opportunities for vacationers in the
Pismo Beach region. They have a large inventory of travel trailers and fifth wheelers to meet
the needs of their customers. The friendly folks at Beach Bound will deliver the unit you
choose and set up the campsite for your arrival. The spotless and comfy accommodations
they provide come with all kitchen items, cleaning supplies, paper products and, even the
outside mats for your site!
Pismo Coast Village, Pismo Sands, Coastal Dunes, and Dunes Ranch are all venues for
Beach Bound deliveries. They even provide units for Lopez Lake.
So, if you desire to spend some quality beach time, remember the Beach Bound Trailer
alternative. Let the service oriented staff show you why so many of their customers use their
rentals again and again. Call them anytime to check the availability of the specific alternative
that best suits your vacation needs. For all of us “locals”, Melissa waives the reservation fee.
So think about a get away weekend in your own backyard!
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MORE RENEWING MEMBERS
Jamie Clark’s State Farm Agency
Jamie Clark
Pacific Western Bank
Lorna Hewitt
Sandcastle Inn
Roger Wightman
Jones, Paul
Penny’s All American Café
Penny Rodriguez
Sea Garden Motel
Raj Patel
The Photique
David Carroll
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Roger Corwin
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
Jay Jamison
Shoe Tree Inc.
Dick Taylor
Pismo Dunes Travel Trailer Park
Louise Payne
Sierra Body Shop
John Fielder
Kid’s Life Press
John Tuzee
Pismo Fish & Chips
Janie & Phil Graham
Splash Café
Joanne & Ross Currie
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Inc
Carmen Hickey
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Erik Mund
Spyglass Inn
Jim Guthrie
Le Sage Riviera
John & Sandy Read
Pismo Sands RV Park
Christopher Stellpflug, DDS
Christopher Stellpflug
Just Cruzin’ Productions
Les Davidson
Keller Williams Realty-Central Coast
Shelley Aleshire
Lois Hughes
Keenan Carter Group
Robin O’Hara
Alan Williams
The Luffa Farm
Deanne Coon
Martinho Construction, Inc.
Brian Martinho
May’s Vacation Rentals
Maya Merrell
McDonald’s
Keith Handley
Morris & Garritano
Brendan Morris
Next Day signs
Donna J Cross
Ocean Palms Motel
Ramesh Patel
Ocean West Properties
Erin Down
Pacific Eye
Erica Stewart
Pacific Plaza Hotel
Joe Aguilar
Quarterdeck Restaurant, Inc.
Cynthia Jones
RE/MAX Magic Central Coast
Debbie Banducci
RRM Design Group
Leonard Grant
Rabobank
Joanne Collins
Rabobank
Carla Soares
Rainbow Ventures
Dennis & Gail Kemble
Rosa’s Boutique
Shannon Macmillan
Rosa’s Italian Resturant
Doug MacMillan
Rose Garden Inn
Christopher King
San Luis Ambulance Service, Inc
Frank Kelton
San Luis Paper & Janitorial
Doug Hoffman
Steven Singer, Attorney at Law
Steven Singer
Taco Bell Pismo Beach
Engen Enterprises, Inc.
Talley Vineyards
Brian Talley
Tomasko’s Salt Water Taffy Shop
Roger Tomasko
Ultrex business solutions
Grant Berkefeld
Valley Yellow Pages
Theresa Hampson
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CHAMBER OFFICERS
President
Mike Spangler
Associate Member
Vice President
Marc Lebed
Law/Disputed Solution
Medicine, DPCS
Treasurer
Rick Turton
Pacific Leisure Marketing
Secretary
Paul Jones
Associate Member
Past President
Roger Wightman
Sand Castle Inn
CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS
Terence Concannon
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa
Ross Currie
Splash Café
Mike Ebinger
El Dorado Broadcasters
Dr. Robert Higginbotham
Pacific Eye
J.G King
King Ventures
Ash Mehta
Tastes of the Valleys Wine
Bar
Joseph M. Scott
Ed Waage and Jeannie Nix
Social Media Solutions, Strategic
Weber, Don
Carla Soares
Rabobank
Welcome Map & dining Review
Mike Schimberg
John Sorgenfrei
TJA Advertising
Anthony Wells
Beach Walk Resort, LLC
YOUR CHAMBER WORKING FOR YOU
EVERY VISITOR TO THE
VIC AND VIK IS YOUR
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER
VISITOR CENTER
KIOSK on the PIER
Walk-Ins:
987
Out of Country:
115
Phone Calls:
613
Emails:
121
Mailed Info:
1028
Printed Brochures:
1430
Web Visitors
4696
Page Visitors
30,858
Mobile Device Visitors 1381
Walk-Ins:
Out of Country
YTD Web Visits: 13,006
YTD Page Visits: 96,885
REFERRALS
Lodging:
Dining:
Recreation:
Retail:
Real Estate:
Events:
Wine:
Camping:
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FARMER’S MARKET
Summer Hours: 3 pm to 7 pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY
PISMO PIER
616
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Kiosk
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WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
Pismo Pedicabs
Laura Nelson
109 Karen Way
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805 574-4774
www.pismopedicabs.com
[email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
Model Drug Inc
Michelle Green
911 Oak Park Blvd., Ste 101
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805 481-5111
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/
modeldrugpismo
MEDICAL FACILITIES
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Access Visitors Guide
Scott Brennan
Addie Vacation Townhomes
Effie McDermott
Arnie’s ATV Rentals
Gail Arnold
Atlantic West Publishers, Inc
Hayden Wilbur
BJ’s ATV Rentals
Wayne Foster
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Beachcomber Inn
Grace LeGrand
Best Western Big America
Max Tucker
Brad’s Restaurant
Debra Rivera
Central Coast Kayaks/
Pacific Outfitters
Paul Schiro
Central Pacific Insurance Services
Duke Sterling
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Client Marketing Systems
Shannon Dempsey
Coast National Bank
Don Parker
Coastview Financial
Ron Workman, CFP
The Edgewater Inn & Suites
Jessica Gonzales
Edna’s Baker
Phil Korte
Dolphin Cove Motel
Kathy Flores
The Edgewater Inn & Suites
Jessica Gonzales
Edna’s Baker
Phil Korte
First American Title Co.
Stacy Gregory
Floyd, Skeren and Kelly, LLP
Darlene Ball
Fortier, Renee & Smith, Joe
Grand Awards
Greg & Patricia Holladay
The Great American Melodrama
John & Lynne Schlenker
Giuseppe’s Cucina Italiana Restaurant
Joe DiFronzo
Hamner-Jewell & Associates
David & Lillian Jewell
Daylily West
Phil & Penny Ben
Harry’s Night club & Beach Bar
Paul & Joan Bailey
Don Day
Del’s Famous Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Bernadette Delmore
Holiday RV Park
Gene Souza
Holm, Ray
Dolphin Cove Motel
Kathy Flores
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, May 7, 2013
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Public Comment Period: Brad Snook spoke regarding keeping beaches cleaner and asked the Council to
consider placing
items on a future agenda to consider adding signage for trash bins. Maria Eyles spoke regarding beach quality and suggested the City perform an evening clean up to help improve beach quality. Paul Sawko spoke regarding the Heights Water
Project. He inquired about the back up generator that was recently relocated and asked the City to consider adding a roof to
cover the generator. He also asked if a wooden pole would replace the utility pole on the corner of Merced and Longview.
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Consent Calendar was approved as presented
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Item 7A Approved resolution to levy annual assessment for the LBID (Lodging Business Improvement District)
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Item 8A Major Planning Projects were updated by Jon Biggs, various citizens spoke about pending projects, Council concurred
with Staff’s recommended time-line
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Item 8B Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds, System Improvements, and Rate Adjustment: there were no public
comments and the Mayor referred to Council for discussion and action, no action taken, information only
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Item 8C Approved resolution establishing guidelines for the City to comply with ACA (Affordable Care Act) and authorized the
transfer of $15,000 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the Human Resources Professional Services Account
Fidelity National Title
Valerie Rocha
Happy Time Cooperative Preschool
Neita Oakes
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab
Greg Steinberger
RECENT
CLASSIC GOLF
INVITATIONAL
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab
Greg Steinberger
Community Health Centers of the Central
Coast
Steve Smith
Dinosaur Caves Preservation Society
Marc Lebed
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Huckleberry’s Restaurant
Joshua Ortiz
Inland Pacific Builders
Susan Pazdan
Inn at Avila Beach
Edward Herrera
“MARTY’S PISMO BEACH COMMUNITY CORNER”
Martin L. Meltz, Ph.D.
Transitions Mental Health Association (T-MHA) is a highly regarded non-profit organization committed to
attending to the needs of the mentally challenged in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties.
On its website (www.t-mha.org/), it describes its mission as being "dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting
recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support
services."
One of the newest and less obvious programs is the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), one of 6 intensive case
management teams within what is called the Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program umbrella. This is a
collaborative endeavor between SLO County Behavioral Health and Transitions-Mental Health Association
(T-MHA). The FSP program is funded through the Mental Health Services Act-MHSA (Prop 63). Funding for the
Homeless Outreach Team became available in 2012. What is special is that the HOT delivers services to
homeless adults who suffer with a mental illness and have been un-served or under-served by traditional clinic
based mental health services.
There are seven staff for the program; four from T-MHA and three from the County. T-MHA provides 1 full time
case manager, 1 full time and 1 half time outreach worker, and 1 half time peer support staff. The County
provides 1 half time medication manager, 1 half time therapist, and 1 half time public health nurse. Together, the
Team works with more than 150 high need clients on an annual basis and delivers services throughout the entire
County of San Luis Obispo, including Pismo Beach and the 5-Cities area. In the South County area, HOT
focuses on two activities; Outreach to homeless adults with mental illness and collaborating with other agencies
to help develop support plans and services for clients. Recently, the Team has worked with clients in the Nipomo
Mesa, Oceano Airport, and Grover Beach areas. Potential clients are identified by community members, referring
agencies, and team members themselves.
At this time, the staff is developing and growing the team. It does not yet have volunteers working with its
program, but would be open to the idea of utilizing volunteers to help deliver services in the future. At the present
time, the HOT encourages South County residents to get involved and share their knowledge and talents to help
other people in our community. For more information about T-MHA programs, visit its website.