Foghorn June 9, 2016 Mtg - Bill Klear on Disaster Preparedness

Posted by Editor: FDBobko 
 
The FOGHORN 
ROTARY CLUB OF HALF MOON BAY
Article by Susan Kealey
Photos by EJ Dieterle 
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Program: Bill Klear on Disaster Preparedness
 
Bill started by advising us that the best way for us to help overseas disasters is to be prepared ourselves.  Bill has a long history of being involved in disaster preparedness. He reminded us that most of our Bay Area population centers are on faults, add to that North and South bound plates doing their eternal bump and grind.
 
With our 50 year earthquake cycle, the quiet periods means more build up. It's hard to predict, but in our earthquake prone area, it's inevitable.  There are seven million people in the Bay Area. 
 
Editor's Note:  The "Disaster Supplies & Preparedness Calendar" handout Bill passed out was included as an attachment in the FogHorn email you have received.  If you missed it, find the email from June 16 to download this important and very helpful document.
 
Bill decided to set up a plan.  He did some research and came up with a timeline and shopping list. Charise's husband, Jack created a disaster guide which was distributed.  Preparedness calendar breaks down shopping by week and a to do list. For example, canned goods, water, pet supplies and cash.  Cash should be in ones and tens. Pack to go bags, shoes near bed.  Review your supplies.
 
Some tips:
  • Phones, local calls won't work, long distance will--have someone outside state to call.
  • Transportation--keep a to go bag in your car. Have a plan for when you are at work. Hassett Hardware has a rotating display for disaster recovery.
  • Spend the time now to be prepared. Don't be naked and afraid at the end of your driveway. Make sure your neighbor's are prepared too.
  • Monitor canned goods, donate them before their expiration date and replace your stockpile.
  • Look into a systematic  shut off valve for your gas line.
  • Medications, you may need to stock up out of pocket. Go in a day or two early to fill your Rx,refrigerate the excess.
  • Don't expect the government to help. Consider becoming a Ham radio operator. CPR and first aid classes are critical classes to take. Make it a hobby.
  • We have local preparedness meetings, see Charise. You're going to be on your own for the first  72 hours. 
June 9 , 2016 Meeting Recap
Article by   Mary Rogren
Photos by EJ Dieterle
 
Greeters
Renee Lewis and PP Bill Johnston
Pledge of Allegiance:  Kevin O’Brien
Inspirational Thought: Wes Burgess     “ The man who trips has not been looking for the hidden step”  
 
Visitors/Guests  Bill Klear (Mary Corcoran’s husband) --- and speaker – “Disaster Preparedness”
 
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION                  
                                                          
Charise McHugh presented this year’s Rotary Scholarship and a check for $2,500 to Serena Marifro.   The Rotary Scholarship goes to a high school student who has chosen a vocational path.   Serena plans to attend Skyline College with the goal of becoming a Veterinarian Technician.    Charise noted that Serena was the “perfect” applicant.   Serena has a 3.67 GPA.   She has logged in over 170 community service hours with 3 Bells, HMB Library, 4-H, Lions Club, FFA, and United Studio of Self Defense.     Serena’s response to ---  what do you like most about yourself? –    “I like my determination to get things done. . .”    
Serena lives with her mother and sister in Moss Beach.  Congratulations to Serena!
 
PAUL HARRIS RECOGNITION
                    
Steve Wilson was awarded his Paul Harris #6  -- Congrats to Steve!
 
Special Announcement   The Doug Adams Memorial Service is scheduled for June 25 from 1-4 at the Odd Fellows Hall.       Please bring food by 1 PM . . .
 
 
Happy/Crappy News
Liz Schuck:  Liz commented about the latest painted horse at Lemos Farms – Reading – by our Coastside 3rd graders.  (Thank you to Charise for recent grant.)  Liz is also recruiting for volunteers to help with the Rotary’s 4th of July activities.    Liz noted that the event “Women in Rotary” is occurring in July to those who might be interested, but the date conflicts with Relay for Live.
Teresa Adam and Stacy Trevenon:  Teresa and Stacy are the Relay for Life Rotary leadership team.   Teresa asked – if every member could contribute $100, the total would be $5000 . . .
Kevin O’Brien:  Had a wonderful time with fellow Rotarians on river cruise, and then beyond to Prague.  Kevin has Passeggiata passports on sale.   Cost is $25 – but for Rotarians -- $20.
Catherine Yaque: From a work perspective, Catherine is thrilled about recently breaking ground on the corner of Church and Kelly.  Personally, she is also excited to report that both her husband and son are appearing in the Coastal Repertory Theatre show – “Distracted”.    Catherine offered two tickets for a raffle at today’s Rotary meeting.     (President Dave graciously offered $100 for the tickets.)
Charise McHugh:  Charise was presented with an award by Pacific Coast TV.   Congratulations Charise – even though it was (apparently) a very long night.      
On June 15, there will be a networking night with the Chamber, Rotary, and BNI and Spiccolo’s Pizza from 5:00 – 6:30.  Relay for Life will be featured.
Ginger Minoletti:  Ginger is selling raffle tickets for Relay for Life  ($10 each; or 6 for $50, 12 for $100.)   Prizes include trips to Hawaii, Palm Springs, wine country, etc.  Ginger is also celebrating Paul’s birthday and 36th wedding anniversary.
Mitone Griffiths:  Mitone’s daughter was promoted to high school this week.  Her younger daughter will be a 5th grader at Hatch in the fall.  Mitone helped with the promotion ceremonies at Hatch for the exiting 5th graders – and was emotional in anticipation of next year . . .
Warren Barmore:   Warren is attending 3 graduations this week, including his daugher’s promotion to high school.   The crappy news is that his daughters have fleeced him of his money  (and had to put an IOU in the jar.)
 
Other:  Dave Andrews raffled off coasters from the Peace Conference.   Liz Schuck paid $5, and Stacey Trevenon paid $10 for the coasters that she donated.
 
Dave’s Quiz of the Week - (for Dave's slide presentation with all the pictures of these amazingly beautiful places, go to the FogHorn email you received on June 16 to download the slide presentation)  
Dave Andrews was inspired by a previous week's comment that Edwards Air Force Base and surrounding area was an ugly, barren, god-forsaken place.  Dave’s quiz focused on the beauty of the desert and some of his favorite places.
Dave’s quiz:  guess where the photos were taken?  . . .. Answers . . .
1 - Vasquez Rocks National Park --
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is a 932-acre park located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, in northern Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the town of Agua Dulce between the suburbs of Santa Clarita and Palmdale.
 
2- Red Rock Canyon State Park
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada is an area managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of its National Landscape Conservation System, and protected as a National Conservation Area.
 
3- Randsburg, CA
Randsburg is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. Randsburg is located 17 miles south of Ridgecrest, at an elevation of 3504 feet. The population was 69 at the 2010 census, down from 77 at the 2000 census.
 
4- Devil’s Punchbowl National Area
Devil's Punchbowl, elevation 4,750 ft, is a tilted sandstone formation on the northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, in Los Angeles County, California.
5- Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It's characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler. Keys View looks out over the Coachella Valley. Hiking trails weave through the boulders of Hidden Valley.
 
6- Trona, CA.
Trona is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. In 2000 it had a population of 2,742. Trona is at the western edge of Searles Lake, a dry lake bed in Searles Valley, southwest of Death Valley.
7- Edwards Air Force Base
8- Antelope Valley, CA.
Antelope Valley is located in northern Los Angeles County, California and the southeast portion of Kern County, California, and constitutes the western tip of the Mojave Desert. It is situated between the Tehachapi and the San Gabriel Mountains.
 
 The MARBLE DRAW -no marble winners this week   crying  and yes