OB Town Council race features 7 seats
The board of directors of the Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC) will soon host elections for seven open board positions. Candidates for the board of directors must be members in good standing of OBTC and must be at least 18 years of age. OBTC membership is open to any person over 16 years of age who lives, works, owns property or operates a business within the 92107 ZIP Code.
OBTC board members attend at least two meetings each month and participate in a number of OBTC events throughout the year, like the annual chili cook-off, the holiday food and toy drive fundraising, the annual Christmas parade, beach cleanups and a yearly Halloween costume-contest judging.
Potential candidates interested in serving on the OBTC board should submit a signed letter declaring their candidacy, stating their reasons for wanting to join the OBTC board and describing any relevant experience or skills.
Letters can be submitted by e-mail or regular mail.
Forms can be obtained by visiting www.obtowncouncil.org and can be submitted through either an e-mail link or by sending a letter to: OBTC Election Committee, P.O. Box 7225, San Diego, 92167.
Letters must be e-mailed or postmarked no later than Aug. 11.
Voting for OBTC board members takes place in the month of August. All candidates will have an opportunity to address the Aug. 23 general meeting. Newly elected board members will start their term of office during the board meeting Oct. 8. Officers will subsequently be chosen by the newly constituted board.
The OB Town Council provides discussion forums, hosts political debates and sponsors events such as the Restaurant Walk, Pancake Breakfast at the Pier and numerous other community events.
The Town Council is also involved in multiple aspects of the community, from traffic and parking issues to discussions impacting Ocean Beach’s lasting identity and outlook.
For more information, call OBTC at (619) 515-4400.
Nonstop flights from
SD to Europe begin
With Zoom Airlines’ inaugural flight from Lindbergh Field to London, San Diego joins the ranks of American cities whose airports offer nonstop flights to Europe.
The June 23 flight carried about 200 passengers form San Diego to London’s Gatwick Airport. Zoom co-owner Hugh Boyle noted that, until now, San Diego was the largest American city without direct European air service.
“We have now added the U.K. and mainland Europe to the choice of affordable holiday destinations for the southern Californian traveling public,” Boyle said in a statement.
Thella F. Bowens, president/CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, noted that San Diego hasn’t offered transatlantic flights since 2003.
“We are thrilled to welcome Zoom into our family of airlines and are proud to be the only airport in California and on the U.S. Pacific Coast with service to Gatwick, one of London’s major airports,” Bowens said in a statement.
The flights offer economy and premium economy service, with allocated seating, meals and soft drinks included in the fare in all cabins.
Flights are available at www.flyzoom.com or by phone on (866) FLY-ZOOM (359-9666).
IGFA Young Angler tourney scheduled for Aug. 2
Young anglers ranging in age from 6 to 15 will be competing in the upcoming sixth annual Young Angler Tournament series, a free event taking place on Shelter Island on Saturday, Aug. 2.
The saltwater event is sponsored by the International Game Fish Association and the San Diego Sportfishing Council.
The tournament will feature a points system to allow for catch and release. Winners in each age category will be determined by adding up points for various fish caught. The event will also feature prizes and raffle drawings for such items as rods and reels, hats, T-shirts and fishing gear. Half-day fishing trips are being donated by H&M Landing.
Young anglers are encouraged to bring their own gear. However, a limited number of loaner rods will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event takes place at the Shelter Island Pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the fishing derby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and sodas will be served to all registered young anglers.
Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.-sportfishing.org.
PLCU official retires after 52 years of service
Ellen M. Schmall, a staff member, chief executive officer and director with Point Loma Credit Union (PLCU), has retired after 52 years of service with the institution.
Schmall was recently recognized by the PLCU board of directors, who honored her service by naming her the credit union’s first director emeritus.
Schmall rose from her beginnings as a teller at PLCU in 1956 to achieve CEO status just six years later. She held the CEO position for 28 years, having led PLCU from a one-branch, $1 million institution serving civilian employees at a local military base to one of California’s largest credit unions.
After ending her stint as CEO, Schmall was appointed to the board of directors of PLCU’s CUSO. Point Loma Services, Inc. Three years later, she was elected to the governing board of directors, serving five terms as treasurer and secretary, additionally serving on and chairing numerous committees.
Gorla to head chamber’s business development
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the leading organization dedicated to the betterment of the local business community, has announced the appointment of Jarod Gorla as the organization’s new director of business development.
Chamber officials said they are committing their resources and efforts to creating a better service for the local businesses and said they feel very strongly that the new addition to the management team will serve not only the chamber and local businesses but also the community at large.
Gorla recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in business administration and a concentration in the area of entrepreneurship and finance, according to chamber officials.
As the newly named director of business development, Gorla will be tasked with developing a more personal relationship between the chamber, businesses and the community as well as providing a more diversified, personal service for its members, according to chamber officials.
Gorla can be contacted by calling (619) 995-8188 or by e-mail at [email protected].