Huntington Beach Coordinating Council

MINUTES

for

Monday,

February 6, 2012

President June Dugmore called the meeting to order at noon.  She called on our President Elect Don Garrick, who introduced our guest minister for the invocation, reverend Bob Ewing, Executive Pastor of First Christian Church.  Larry Richey, Commander of VFW 11548 led the Flag Salute.  The presidents of our member organizations assembled for a picture.  Then President Dugmore dismissed delegates and guests to get their lunches.  

Vice President, Programs, Chris Grisey, reviewed the guidelines for organization announcements.  (She brandished an impressive horn device loaned to her by our Treasurer Jim Sankey to use to keep time.)  

Reverend Ewing discussed the community outreach approach of First Christian Church.  He said they have a strong belief that the church’s mission extends far beyond the walls of their outstanding campus.  He said they budget 18% of their collections (about $800,000) for local and international outreach programs, including missionary work throughout the world.  Locally they support Project Self Sufficiency, the Youth Shelter, and other causes.

Jo Andrews, Vice President of the Golden West College Patrons.  introduced this year's GWC Patron’s President, June Dugmore.  June said that she welcomed any delegate and guest to attend their next meeting, Friday, 2/10. She also announced that Chefs for Scholarships was slated for September 23.  Their annual fund raising gala will be on March 24^th at the Waterfront Hilton.  Please check out www.gwcgala.com for full details.  Proceeds from this event support the scholarship programs at the college. 

A Leg Up Rescue organization President Gisela Campagne reviewed upcoming plans for their two key fund raisers - April 7th at the HB Equestrian Center, a family event with rides, bounce house, etc., and also Pups and Pinot, slated for June 24th.  Check out www.aleguprescue.org for details.  

Victoria announced that the Lion's annual Crab Fest is scheduled for March 25th in Old World.  She said she'd post details on the HBCC Facebook page.  Delegates were encouraged to use this wonderful tool to promote their events by the page creator Chris Grisey.  

Brenda Meek spoke on behalf of the Women's Club who are still dealing with the City of HB over rebuilding issues.  She also said that Women in Action's Miss Huntington Beach program was being postponed until August.  

Pat Nagel, our Hospitality Chair, thanked all those who helped set up the room and kitchen for today's meeting.  Pat then introduced their HB Newcomers President Kelly Symms, who discussed their organization.  Kelly said that they have about 200 members, and meet monthly for "Food, Fun and Friendship."  They meet the second Tuesday of the month.  

Tina Bauer spoke about the meetings and programs of the American Legion Post 133, and their Auxiliary.  They both meet at the Rodgers Senior Center at 6:30PM the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  She said they sent 63 Valentine Hugs - home made by students at Smith and Harbor View Elementary Schools.  

Jack Stephenson represented the Alzheimer's Family Care Center.  He said May 18th is their major annual fund raiser.  He’ll provide more details of that event next month.  He said that Alan Zamosky, Ph.D is the new Executive Director of the Center.  Jack announced that Hoag does free Alzheimer Screening tests.  He strongly suggest that seniors have the assessment.  

Karen Jackle represented the American Association of University Women and Huntington Beach Tomorrow.  She related that they plan a candidate panel in conjunction with the League of Women Voters, scheduled for October 4th.  

Warren Balfour discussed the activities of the Y's Men.  

New member Michele Warner announced the Alta Med/ HB Community Center Golf Fund Raiser slated for Friday, April 13th.  Michele also said the date for the annual Duck-a-Thon would be the week-end of May 18-20.  

Pat Davis, President of the HB Soroptimists announced their 2/29 Leap into Service event. It will be from 5:30PM to 8:30PM at Shades Restaurant.  Please call 714-845-8000 to make your reservation for this event. 

Our other new delegate, Marlaine Perry, a Civic Member, said that she's been a Huntington Beach resident for 26 years and that she's looking for ways to give back to the community.  

VP Membership Mike Heywood discussed the Kiwanis Family Fun Day slated for Saturday, April 7th in the Sports Center by the HB Central Library.  He reminded members that details about how individual charities can participate are in the new HBCC Directory. 

Larry Richey, Commander of the VFW outlined the support they provide to the VA Hospital, and especially the work they are doing for blind "wounded warriors."  They are supporting a special training program aimed at quickly helping these blind vets to better take control of their own lives.  

Richard Moore reviewed the HBReads.org book for this year.  Temple Grandin will appear at the Shorebreak Hotel on March 21 from 4 to 6PM.  There will be a free movie at the HB Central Library on March 16 "Normal People Scare Me."  

Mike Van Voorhiis gave tan update on the Sunset Beach Community Association.  Their fundraising Art Festival event will be on May 12 and 13.  It is located on the green area that runs along behind the beachfront homes in the community.  The event will be located behind Harpoon Harry's Restaurant.  Mike indicated that the Community Association will be taking over the old Orange County Fire Station in Sunset Beach.  

Charlotte Christina,  spoke on behalf of the President of the Huntington Harbour Republican Women.   She discussed their key activities, including raising money through a well attended HH Homes Tour that generates funding to send girls to Sacramento for an early exposure to how we are governed.  

President-elect Don Garrick spoke about the April 28th Helping Hands program.  He said that the LDS Church has hundreds of volunteers eager to working on charitable acts for the needy.  Please be sure to contact Don if you have a potential project for their volunteers.  Don also represented the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council at this meeting.  He discussed the "Little Angels" theater program that honors Korean War vets.  Don has free tickets for this event.  He also gave us a brief update on the Human Relations Task Force.  

Ron Knowles spoke about the upcoming St. Bonaventures and St. Marys by the Sea Churches' Knights of Columbus "Yellow Apron" activity.  Ron encouraged delegates and their member organization membership to support this effort, even if they decided to forego the Tootsie Rolls.  

Bonnie Dupont, Vice President of the Circle of Friends said that there was an upcoming 2/23 "Stress to Depression" workshop at HB Hospital from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.  

Mike Grisey gave an update on the HB Playhouse.  He reminded members that each play offers non-profits a "ready made" fundraiser.  He suggested that delegates and their organization members should go to HBPlayhouse.com for upcoming productions.

Tom Livengood, President of Amigos de Bolsa Chica, announced that they are planning a celebration of the 20 years since they first successfully rescued the Bolsa Chica from developers.  

Program VP and Girl Scout director Chris Grisey announced the new Girl Scout Cookie campaign.  She also leads a Senior Girl Scout Troop.  She reminded delegates that Scouting should be a life long experience and that GSA is working on a program to reconnect with alumni of Girl Scouts.  Please contact Chris if you’d like to learn more about this endeavor. 

Hospitality Chair Pat Nagel thanked the delegates who helped set-up today’s luncheon. 

President June Dugmore asked for a motion to approve the January minutes.  The motion was moved and seconded, and the minutes were approved.  President Dugmore adjourned the meeting at 1:30PM.

Respectfully submitted by Mike Heywood for Secretary Maureen Sloan  

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