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COSMOPOLITAN CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA INC.
Vol
No. 12
Editor: Harv Turner
Next Meeting: DEec 18, 2014
Next Editor: Jim Munroe
Phone: (805) 563-2972
E-Mail: [email protected]
Crackers Editor
Next Sgt. at Arms: John Rasmussen
Phone: (805) 845-7090
E-Mail:[email protected]
Access the COSMO website at
http://sbcosmo.com
for current and archived issues of CRACKERS
Cosmo Members Ailing
George Scott is now home for visitations following cancer surgery. His family has established a blog at caringbridge.org to keep one current regarding George.
Bob Hankins suffered a stroke three weeks ago and is
now in assisted living at Val Verde, and takes visitors.
Dr. Richard Lim has recently suffered a stroke.
Our Cosmo Sgt at Arms and friend Bill Montag recently
suffered a heart problem requiring a 3 way bypass
surgery. He is at Mission Terrace as of this report and
is expected to return home in the very near future. His
wife, Yvonne, said that he would appreciate cards of
encouragement. Cards could be sent to his home Mara
Villa, 5500 Calle Real, B112, Goleta, CA 93111.
If you know of a COSMO member ailing, please notify
Curt Whiteman, newly appointed Memorial & Visitation
Chair, 684-1034, [email protected].
Dress Code
Dress code will once again require jackets, with
ties optional.
Time of Meetings 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Next Meeting
December 18, 2014
Music of Christmas, San Marcos High School Singers
Intro by Mead Northrup
The elite singing ensemble from San Marcos
High School -- The Madrigal Singers – will
make their annual appearance on December
18th. The Madrigals never fail to instill us with
the holiday spirit in a carefully crafted program
of seasonal music. This is a wonderful
meeting to share with wives and guests. Be
sure to put it on your family calendar of special holiday
events.
This award-winning choral group, led by Caroline TeraokaBrady, has toured nationally and abroad. Cosmo is
privileged to have this annual event and is proud to help
sponsor the Madrigals’ ambitious schedule.
January 01, 2015
NO MEETING, NO PROGRAM, NO LUNCH. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Memorials
On Monday, December 15th, at 4:40 pm a memorial
event in honor of Tom Sneddon will be held at the Cosmopolitan Golf Club’s bench area at SB Municipal Golf
Course.
Meeting Staff:
Ticket Sellers: Arnie Gowans & David Medina
Punchbowl: Marv Norman
Invocation: Bill Alexandra
Audio-Visual: Jack Patterson, Bob Weber ,
Bill Alexander, Jim Belden and Orlando Remirez
Sergeant-at-Arms: John Rasmussen
Photographers: Ron White and Don Truex
THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA, P.O. BOX 3993, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93130 USA
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January 15, 2015
present
Dr. Harris Gelberg, M.D. will be introduced by Jim
Shaw
Keynote Speaker, National California District
Attorneys Association Annual Conference (2012)
UPDATE ON THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE
Chair Fighting Back Criminal Justice Task Force
2010 - present
Dr. Harris Gelberg graduated from New York Medical
College in 1973. He subsequently took a 3 year internship
and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of
Michigan followed by a 2 year fellowship in cardiovascular
disease at the UC San Francisco Cardiovascular Research
Institute. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and
internal medicine and has been practicing in Santa Barbara
since 1978.
Community Hero by Santa Barbara County
Education Office and Cox Communications (2009
and 2010)
Woman of Inspiration by Girls Inc. (2009)
The University of California at Santa Barbara,
Gervitz School of Education, awarded District
Attorney Dudley Alumni of the Year for
Outstanding Leadership in 2005, and in 2008
the Department of Psychology chose her as their
Alumni to Spotlight
His special interests are cardiovascular screening, exercise
echocardiography, and advanced congestive heart failure.
From 1994 to 1995 he was also Chief of the Medical Staff at
Cottage Hospital.
February 5, 2015
Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction (2006)
Joyce Dudley of the SB County District
Attorney’s Office will be introduced by
Mead Northrop.
The Citizens Council on Crime Guerry Award for
Superior Performance. (2004)
Ms. Dudley’s talk will be a First Term
Report. She will describe changes that she
has brought to the office including Truancy,
Misdemeanor Diversion, and the Attorney Volunteer Program. She will also discuss some of the most serious cases
we have prosecuted and the work of the IV Safe Committee. Finally, she will explain some of the most recent
changes in our criminal justice system and how she feels it
will effect public safety in Santa Barbara County.
Education:
B.A. Psychology, M.A. in Education with an
emphasis in Administration.
Soroptimist Woman of Inspiration/Human Rights
(2004)
Rape Crisis Center Shining Star Award (2002)
Alzheimer’s Association Celebrity Champion
Words from Our President
President Ron said that there was some concern over
members being unable to arrange transportation to
Cosmo luncheon meetings. He said to contact him if
this is a problem. The Club may need to establish a
Transportation Coordinator.
WELCOME OUR GUESTS
M. Ed in Education with an emphasis in Child
Development. J.D.
Awards and Distinctions
Bruce Long hosted John Fodor. John’s interests include the
promotion of health and education.
Commissioner-Commission on POST, State of
California (2013 - present)
GUEST INCENTIVE PROGRAM RETURNS
Member of California District Attorneys Association
Board of Directors (2012- present)
President Ron Singer announced that the incentive
program for our members to bring guests, especially
future members, will be reinstated as our first meeting
of 2015. Crackers believed that the guest’s lunch will be
paid by the club on their first visit and lunches will be
paid by the club on a new member’s induction day to
the primary sponsor and the new member. Details will
be forthcoming.
Rescue Mission, Back to the Bayou, the Léni Fé
Bland award (2013)
Community Action Commission, Champion (2013)
Co-chair Fighting Back Steering Committee 2012 -
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WINE DRAWING BY BOB ZIMELS
Angus MacLean won a Stateland Cellars ‘12
reserve Chardonnay and Willard Thompson took
home an Altitude 2401 ‘10 Zinfandel from Perry
Creek Winery.
REGULAR EVENTS
Bridge
Join us for FUN Bridge upstairs at the Elks Club
after all regular meetings; we play until 3:30 PM.
Chairman Steve Morgan, 637-1332, [email protected];
Co-chair Ed Loper, 967-8630, [email protected].
S.A.G.E. Investment Group
We meet monthly at 10 AM on the first
Tuesday at the Elks Club. At S.A.G.E. we
discuss past and possible future trends in the economy and
the stock market. It had been reported that the S.A.G.E.
Investment Group had disbanded, as attendance had
gradually melted away. Walter informed us that rumors of
this group’s demise were premature.
We would welcome your participation. Chair: Walter
Naumann, 448-5061, [email protected].
Tennis
The tennis group plays doubles twice a week
at a private court in Shadow Hills starting at 8:00
AM Mondays and Thursdays. All tennis players
are invited to participate.
Contact Bruce Long (805) 692-4072 or
[email protected].
Golf
Montecito Country Club Tournament on Thursday,
December 11, 2014. Results are too late to make
this issue. Marty Tucker and Tom Dent were the
coordinators for this event.
Pebble Beach and Spyglass - Ron Singer has coordinated a
trip to Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and Spyglass Hill courses
on March 2, 2015. It includes 3 days of golf and 2 nights
lodging at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Please contact Ron
Singer [email protected] for more information. At press
time, twenty-three golf club members have signed-up and
one more slot is open.
We also have additional games at various courses. Contact
Ron Singer to get on the e-mail notification list for the
Floating Golf Game Circuit. Wandering Wednesday and
Floating Friday locations will include courses throughout
the tri-county area. A. B. Clarke, Steven Stonefield and Bill
Clothier select the floating golf game sites. Ron Singer, Golf
Chair: [email protected].
SPECIAL EVENTS
Annual Christmas Dance, December 9 – La Cumbre
Country Club –
Cosmos and their dates enjoyed a wonderful gala evening
with the excellent Pier One band playing for our listening
and dancing pleasure. The evening began with a social
(wine drinking) hour and was followed by a delicious meal
prepared by the La Cumbre Country Club’s staff. Kudos go
to Al Mercado and his committee for organizing this annual
event; it is definitely a highlight of the Christmas Season.
There are some photographs of the event on page 6.
Annual Santa Barbara Symphony, Tour and
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cocktail, soft drink, or glass of wine, either after the tour or
at intermission. The show begins at 8 PM.
Any tickets not sold by our Dec 18th meeting will be turned
back to the Granada, so do not procrastinate. Contact Art
Kvaass, 965-6636, [email protected].
Mondays we usually meet at the Santa Barbara Golf Club,
(Muni). Tee times range between 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Regular walking senior rate is $26 for 18 holes. Contact Ron
Singer (805) 684-1355 or [email protected] by the prior
Friday for your tee time. These outings are a great way to
gain new members, so invite your friends.
Your Cosmo Board wants to remind everybody that
our next scheduled meeting would fall on January
1st, 2015. There will, therefore be no Cosmo
luncheon that day.
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Operatic Opportunities 2015
LAST MEETING
Henry Dubroff
Cosmopolitan Club members will join others in Sunday
lunch at La Cumbre Country Club followed by the
following operas at the Granada Theater:
March 8 “L’Italiana in Algeri” (The Italian girl in Algiers) by G. Rossini
April 26 “A Streetcar Named Desire” by A. Previn
All performances start at 2:30 PM, and lunch at noon,
allowing for ample time to get to the Granada Theater.
The price of $90.00 per person includes lunch and opera tickets.
If interested, please contact Fred Sidon at frsidon@
impulse.net
Tues. Feb.10, 2015
New Vic Theater (Home of Ensemble Theater)
Play ‹Intimate Apparel» and Dinner
If you have not visited the
beautifully renovated Victoria
Theater, this will be an opportunity
to experience its intimacy (285
seats) and an outstanding play
«Intimate Apparel». The theater is
located on the corner of Chapala
and Victoria St. Prior to the play we
will be meeting for dinner at the
Arlington Tavern restaurant which is
conveniently located next to the
theater.
Theater ticket and dinner is $80/ person. Sign up early as
there are a limited number of reservations.
To make reservations contact Thore Edgren at 9674001 or
theman3@ cox.net.
Hobby Day
Event is tentatively scheduled for May of 2015.
Please let Thore Edgren hear from you if you are
interested in sharing your hobbies with your fellow
Cosmos.
Henry Dubroff
Perspectives on the Regional Economy
Harry Brown introduced our speaker: Henry Dubroff, the
Chairman and Editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times,
which he founded in 1999. The Business Times is a weekly
business journal for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis
Obispo Counties. Henry and the Business Times have won
many awards for excellence in reporting.
Henry is a past President of the Society of Business Editors
and Writers and serves on the board of a number of
organizations, including the UCSB Economic Project. He
received his undergraduate degree from Lafayette Collage
and has a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia
University.
Mr. Dubroff provided an interesting discussion of the
business climate in the region. His weekly newspaper
reports on business news including trends, start-ups,
successes and failures in the geographic area from
Westlake Village to San Luis Obispo. He noted that business
journals are traditionally found in major cities across the
country but he chose to locate his in the tri-county area
as it offers a unique set of business interests not common
to, thus not supported by, the nearby large-city business
journals.
Business journals provide readers with in-depth stories
that can no longer be found in daily newspapers. The
contributors have the time to research and flesh-out their
stories, even to the point of fact-checking, (something that
seems to be missing in our dailies).
With the daily news stories seemingly about immigration
and integration, Mr. Dubroff points out that the economy
outweigh these concerns in polls across the country.
He spoke to the changes, not only in the way businesses
must embrace to be successful, but to the big change in
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how reporters’ career paths have changed dramatically
during the past few years. He attributed much of this
change to the emergence of the internet. Not that
long ago, reporters would begin their careers at a
low-responsibility job at a small town paper, growing
gradually to more responsible positions with ever larger
markets. Currently, social media, blogs, and the internet
itself have created significant changes to the traditional
growth path for journalistic reporting.
Our area’s biggest business interests are agro-business
and technology. Mr. Dubroff discussed several of the
individual businesses in these fields. Wine grapes, for
example, have become a serious revenue producer
in not only our local area but state-wide and beyond.
Semiconductors, high-tech manufacturing, and medical
specialty items round out the technology markets.
Supporting tourism has been an important source of
revenue in the area and Mr. Dubroff believes that this will
increase substantially during the coming years. China,
in particular, has 200 million people who have enough
disposable income to travel to California’s coast and
many will choose to do that. China has now eclipsed
Europe as the largest geographical region from which
we are seeing tourist visits. With Disneyland and San
Francisco providing focal points, the wine producing
areas in-between will benefit as well.
Mr. Dubroff pointed out that home-ownership is decreasing,
with individuals renting living space becoming more
prevalent. This is of interest, not only because of the
obvious effect to realty revenues, but to small business
start-ups. Historically, small business start-ups, requiring
capital, would re-finance their home to obtain the funds.
With fewer homeowners… well you can do the math. This
is exacerbated by the reluctance on the part of financial
institutions to make loans to these very same small
business start-ups.
Jim Davis asked how he might best invest into the local
business environment. Mr. Dubroff offered a suggestion
that he consider Calavo, but then tempered this with: “stay
with what you know”.
Don Chalfant asked whether the California business climate
with apparent negative business environment was due
more to regulations or to taxes. The answer, in general,
was that the regulations are becoming more onerous across
the country; business and income and property taxes are
the primary negative forces that impair business survival in
California.
You may subscribe to the Pacific Coast business Times print
copy for about $50/year or, you may sign-up at no charge
for the internet service at: www.pacbiztimes.com.
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Annual Christmas Dance
December 9, 2014
La Cumbre Country Club
Special thanks go to Jim Pattillo for providing the lovely orchid corsages
to all of our beautiful ladies in attendance.
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