Club President Susan Peinado called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM January 25, 2015 and thanked everyone that brought snacks. Welcome and Introduction of Elected Officials and Candidates Susan welcomed and introduced guests (Gaspar and Beverly and Rosalie Schwartz), and new members Tom Leech, Brian Polejes, Barbara Glaze, Julie Quinn, William Rodriguez- Kennedy, Dolores Veronda, and Dev Zaveri. Susan then introduced clubmember Sarah Boot, candidate for Assembly District 78. Sarah thanked the Point Loma Club and its members for supporting her campaign for City Council and provided an overview of her candidacy for the 78th Assembly District and noted that she has received the endorsement of Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins. Program: Civic Engagement For this month’s meeting the club welcomed local candidates who are setting the debate through their ongoing work with local institutions and body politic. Discussion also included the importance of civic engagement and getting involved in one’s community. Rafael Castellanos Rafael provided an overview of his civic engagement experience. Rafael was sworn in to the Board of Port Commissioners on April 15, 2013, …