Lifeguard stations in San Diego need investment
Lifeguards are understaffed – 90 lifeguards for 26 miles of beach
Upcoming District 2 election will be critical for needed investment in lifeguards, training and equipment
Ruth Rollins at her last meeting as Club President, introduces the featured speaker
Our featured speaker, Ed Harris, Head Steward and spokesperson for the Lifeguard Union, Teamsters Local 911
Ed Harris- San Diego lifeguards make 4-6,000 water rescues per year. Keeping beaches safe is important for tourism and hence the economy of the entire county.
Our youngest ever speaker, Brian Harris
Brian’s inaugural speech soliciting support for building nesting sites for Ospreys
Carol Heasley, VP introduces the nominations for Officers for 2013
Ruth thanks Robert DeVries (& Scott Strohecker) for his 15 years (at least) as the Club’s newsletter editor
Susan’s first action as President is to delegate the reading of a proposed resolution to Ruth!
Susan Peinado our new Club President for 2013
Susan and Carol present Ruth Rollins with a framed appreciation plaque
Ruth now knows why Susan and Carol put themselves on the meeting Agenda
Ruth Rollins, Club President 2009-2013
Susan announces upcoming events including J Street talk on Tuesday, and free film screening on Friday, more details on the Club’s website
Lawrence Zynda, President of the Pacific Beach Democratic Club announces details of their upcoming meeting, March 2 at 11am
Thanks to Dave Fisher for all of the photos.