Good Morning San Luis Obispo | March 2011 | San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

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Thursday, March 24
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Doors open at 7 a.m. for networking and mingling,
the program starts at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Grace Church, in downtown San Luis Obispo on the corner of Pismo and Osos streets

To register and pay with Visa,
MasterCard, or American Express click here
If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to:
1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401

*Payment must be received by Tuesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. to be registered for this event.

Disaster in Japan: Could it happen here?

The devastating earthquakes and tsunami in Japan this month has sparked concern locally about what could happen if such an emergency were to occur here. The San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services has procedures and strategies in place for such emergencies. Find out from county Emergency Services Manager Ron Alsop if such an emergency is likely to occur here on the Central Coast, what the county is currently doing to prepare for emergencies, and what the public should do before, during and after times of emergency.

New Poly pres: experience building bridges

With a strong background in higher education and leadership, newly appointed Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has promised to continue Cal Poly’s learn-by-doing philosophy while increasing revenues through fundraising, boosting out-of-state enrollment, and technology transfer. Now that he’s been on the job for nearly two months, he’ll share what it’s been like to transition from Michigan State University to Cal Poly, what he plans for Cal Poly’s future, and how he hopes to build strong relationships with the community on economic development initiatives.

Tribute to Jane Russell

Legendary actress Jane Russell's recent death shocked the world. She was more than just one of Hollywood’s leading ladies and sex symbols in the ‘40s and ‘50s – she was a mother, an enthusiastic philanthropist and a Central Coast resident. Russell’s daughter-in-law, Etta Waterfield, will share her fondest memories in a tribute to the movie-star mom who was so much more than just a pretty face.

Making a world of difference

Now more than ever, people around the world are in need of service, help and support. Deepa Willingham, district governor of Rotary International District 5240, has traveled the world in an attempt to fulfill her dream of eradicating extreme poverty. The Solvang resident will inspire and energize you to get involved in community service, and provide tips on how to give back and make a difference in your own community and the world.

TOPGUN Maverick in our own backyard

When most people think of Top Gun, what usually comes to mind is the campy 1986 film about macho students of an elite US flying school. But that movie was based on a real US Navy program, and Los Osos resident Hal Schmitt can tell you all about it. He served two tours as a TOPGUN instructor, and became the Navy’s air-to-air training expert, completely revamping the tactics to meet current threats, and delivering hundreds of hours of training and discussion worldwide. He still travels every two weeks to train oil rig workers on safety procedures and was instrumental in training BP oil rig workers after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill devastated the Gulf of Mexico last year. Schmitt will share his adventures and explain how TOPGUN training tactics can be beneficial in any organization or business.

Technology giant based in SLO

AeroMech Engineering Inc., headquartered in San Luis Obispo, is a leading provider of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. They are designing, producing and delivering over 1,500 aircraft that operate without external guidance or a pilot to US and Allied forces. AeroMech, which employs about 100 people locally, has expanded recently with plans to hire more. AeroMech President and CEO John Purvis will share how this unique business has been able to thrive and grow in San Luis Obispo and what its plans are for the future.

A jazzy way to kick off the workday

Voce is the premier vocal jazz ensemble at Cuesta College and has toured the West Coast and Europe. The jazz ensemble has received numerous awards, including an Outstanding Performance Award from Downbeat Magazine, and was one of three vocal jazz ensembles from the nation to perform by special invitation at the National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association. Start your day right with an exciting performance by this nine-person jazz group.

To register and pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
click here
If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to:
1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401