SPRING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Aloha, fellow Club members! The beach is still looking good, the parking lot and the road are in decent shape, and the waves and the water are still just the same as always. It’s time to dust off the surfboards, ukuleles, and picnic tables and get back down to San Onofre for another great summer season.
First of all, I’d like to thank all you guys I see out there with your buckets and pickers and scoopers picking up the trash of others, repairing the showers, raking the beach and doing all the things that keep the beach as beautiful as always and make it a special place. Don’t think it goes unnoticed or unappreciated. You’re being good role models. We have a lot of visitors who also love San Onofre, but who don’t always pay much attention to cleanliness or courtesy. We are the stewards of our beach and need to be the role models for others. Thank you!
Thanks again to all the volunteers, including the Board of Directors: Without you our events wouldn’t happen at all. It’s always exciting to see the willing attitudes and the tireless efforts.
As you know, we supported the State in banning alcohol on the beach last July 1st. I hope you’ve all noticed a difference, especially in the cleanliness on Saturday and Sunday mornings. No more pallet fires and red cups everywhere. And the Rangers have a lot more control over many situations, which was a big concern. About a month into the ban on alcohol, I heard a guy say, “This is the first time I’ve ever been here sober, and it’s a really nice place.”
I’m sure you’re all aware of the proposed State Parks budget cuts by the Governor. I heard they found the money for the Lifeguards, but the rest of the staff will be running on a tight belt, so the more assistance we can give them the better. We’ve always had a good rapport with the State and want to help them in any way we can.
We’ve got a lot of fun events coming up for the summer. Each event is a tradition, and they are all great fun, so join in when you can. Horseshoes Contest will be June 12. Volleyball looks like a full schedule as always. The Surfing Contest will be Sept. 6 & 7. The Club Team contest will be November 22.
The Luau on July 12th looks like it’s going to be a blast as always, with games for the kids, and a little entertainment for everyone. The Hawaiian Surfing Club will be catering the feast once again. It will be a really fun day for all, so please come on down and join in the festivities. It’s a great family day to relax and have fun at the beach. This year’s Luau will be dedicated to Les Williams, who always did a great job of planning it. He is sorely missed. After last year’s Luau, Les said, “Wow, that was the best ever. It’ll be hard to beat.” You were right, Les. Let’s have a great time in his memory.
All Club merchandise has the official club logo. The Club “Store” will be open at the events, so please come and take a look at the new items and remember, all proceeds go back to the beach. So buy, buy, buy! It’s a great club. Fly the colors.
We decided to cut the expense of the Club newsletter, and rely on the Internet to get you the news, so please go to www.sanonofresurfingclub.org and get the latest. Here you will find the dates of events, and you can print an application online. Please get your friends who enjoy and love this beach to join also.
I’m really looking forward to a tremendously fun summer. Good waves, good weather, good vibes; just you and I and a few friends. Thanks for sharing your beach with me and my family. See you down there at SanO.
Tom Bistline
First of all, I’d like to thank all you guys I see out there with your buckets and pickers and scoopers picking up the trash of others, repairing the showers, raking the beach and doing all the things that keep the beach as beautiful as always and make it a special place. Don’t think it goes unnoticed or unappreciated. You’re being good role models. We have a lot of visitors who also love San Onofre, but who don’t always pay much attention to cleanliness or courtesy. We are the stewards of our beach and need to be the role models for others. Thank you!
Thanks again to all the volunteers, including the Board of Directors: Without you our events wouldn’t happen at all. It’s always exciting to see the willing attitudes and the tireless efforts.
As you know, we supported the State in banning alcohol on the beach last July 1st. I hope you’ve all noticed a difference, especially in the cleanliness on Saturday and Sunday mornings. No more pallet fires and red cups everywhere. And the Rangers have a lot more control over many situations, which was a big concern. About a month into the ban on alcohol, I heard a guy say, “This is the first time I’ve ever been here sober, and it’s a really nice place.”
I’m sure you’re all aware of the proposed State Parks budget cuts by the Governor. I heard they found the money for the Lifeguards, but the rest of the staff will be running on a tight belt, so the more assistance we can give them the better. We’ve always had a good rapport with the State and want to help them in any way we can.
We’ve got a lot of fun events coming up for the summer. Each event is a tradition, and they are all great fun, so join in when you can. Horseshoes Contest will be June 12. Volleyball looks like a full schedule as always. The Surfing Contest will be Sept. 6 & 7. The Club Team contest will be November 22.
The Luau on July 12th looks like it’s going to be a blast as always, with games for the kids, and a little entertainment for everyone. The Hawaiian Surfing Club will be catering the feast once again. It will be a really fun day for all, so please come on down and join in the festivities. It’s a great family day to relax and have fun at the beach. This year’s Luau will be dedicated to Les Williams, who always did a great job of planning it. He is sorely missed. After last year’s Luau, Les said, “Wow, that was the best ever. It’ll be hard to beat.” You were right, Les. Let’s have a great time in his memory.
All Club merchandise has the official club logo. The Club “Store” will be open at the events, so please come and take a look at the new items and remember, all proceeds go back to the beach. So buy, buy, buy! It’s a great club. Fly the colors.
We decided to cut the expense of the Club newsletter, and rely on the Internet to get you the news, so please go to www.sanonofresurfingclub.org and get the latest. Here you will find the dates of events, and you can print an application online. Please get your friends who enjoy and love this beach to join also.
I’m really looking forward to a tremendously fun summer. Good waves, good weather, good vibes; just you and I and a few friends. Thanks for sharing your beach with me and my family. See you down there at SanO.
Tom Bistline
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