November Meeting Schedule

Nov. 1 Friday 8:30am Promotion Committee Nov. 5 Tue. 8:30am Design Committee Nov. 12 Tue. 5pm RESTAURANT WALK EVENT Nov. 13 Wed. 8:30am Finance Committee Nov. 13 Wed. Noon ER Committee Nov. 14 Thurs. Noon Board Meeting Nov. 19 Tue. 8:30am Crime Prevention Committee Newbreak Café, 1959 Abbott St. Nov. 23 Sat. 7am PUT UP XMAS DECORATIONS Nov. 28 Thur. Thanksgiving all Day! Nov. 29 Fri Office Closed

Guess what’s coming out this month!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Barbara Iacometti, President

Details SalonSpa - Executive Comm Chair

Julie Klein, 1st Vice President

Julie Designs - Crime Prevention Chair

Michael Akey, 2nd Vice President

Pacific View Real Estate - Design Chair

Mike Stifano, Treasurer

Winston’s - Finance Chair

Yvonne Cruz, Secretary

Surf’n Sea Wetsuits

David Smedley

Smedley, Gallagher & Gee, LLP

Gary Gilmore

Gilmore Family Jewelers - ER Chair

Dave Martin

Shades Oceanfront Bistro - OBREL Chair

Craig Gerwig

Newport Avenue Antique Center

Mary Orem

Villa de Loma Apartments

Matt Kalla

Matt Kalla Insurance Agency

Tevia Oskin

Wizard of Paws - Promotion Chair

Chris Wilmot

Christopher W. Wilmot, CPA

Ron Marcotte Sign Diego

Denny Knox, Executive Director

Claudia Jack, Associate Director

Liz Greene, Creative Director

Susan James, Directory Manager

David Klaman & Community Crops, Market Managers

Tony, Carlos, Josh, Kimberly

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SO MUCH FUN &

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

THE BEST YET!

There’s nothing dull about Ocean Beach! Member and community news . . .

Early October:

The OB Town Council ‘s Annual Dinner was really fun. Their new board of directors is full of energy. Their new President is Gretchen Kinney Newsom (parade chairperson). She’s awesome. Dave Martin, owner of Shades, retired from the board and is the out-going President. It was a great evening - Interim Mayor Todd Gloria spoke briefly but because he has two full time jobs right now, he couldn’t stay. Chet Barfield, the Mayor’s rep for OB, read the entire proclamation. Great dinner, wonderful camaraderie. Gary Gilmore won Citizen of the Year - congratulations! For more information about their winners please check out OBTownCouncil.org

OB OKTOBERFEST - What a roaring success

this year! I think this was the best one yet. We had so much publicity from the CW6 and KPRI. That’s Stacie from Brown Marketing Strategies in the hot dog outfit. The publicity for Ocean Beach was terrific and the event brought in about 20% more people than we had the year before. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped with the OB Community Foundation’s Brat Trot in the morning, the volunteers at the entrance to the beer gar-den, the volunteers who poured, and the volunteers who helped Clau-dia in the booth area at Veteran’s Plaza. Check out all the awesome photos that Troy Orem took of the event. For even more photos, go to our website OceanBeachSanDiego.com and click on Photos at the top and you can pick which photo albums you want to look at.

Most recently, on Oct. 24th we had the . . .

Annual OBMA Awards Celebration and it was raucous and so much fun for all of us. Check out the first pictures from our photogra-pher Troy Orem of the event. Thanks Troy! Each year, OBMA committees nominate businesses for their excep-tional efforts and accomplishments throughout the year. 2013 was no exception - in fact, it was even more of a celebration than normal because the association also celebrated its 35th anniversary. The room was filled with kazoos and whistles and the crowd was entertained with original music celebrating the community and per-formed by Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters. Ryan and Sevy from Glasz Productions also kept things moving - they started by leading the group in the

OB Pledge of Allegiance, added

some raffle prizes for people with answers to OB trivia questions and kept the night going with great music and energy. Luckily, Troy Orem was onsite to capture the fun with loads and loads of great photos! As always, Union Bank, our major sponsor of the event, provided fan-tastic drink area customer service. . .

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We were honored to share the celebration with Assemblymember Toni Atkins, as well as receive proclamations celebrating the community from Interim Mayor Todd Gloria and County Supervisor Ron Roberts. Assemblywoman Toni Atkins recognized the OBMA for their continued efforts in the community and commendations for productivity in the com-munity. “You are problem solvers, that’s what you do,” she said. “You look to make things happen in this community and address issues, and that’s what makes you so successful.” Here is Toni with Byron Wear (he was our coun-cilman a number of years ago and loves OB). Sterling McHale represented Supervisor Ron Roberts, Chet Barfield represented Interim Mayor Todd Gloria, and Roberto Alcantar represented Senator Marty Block.

As you can tell, the crowd enjoyed themselves, had a fantastic dinner and joined in with all the singing and birthday craziness!

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Ryan & Sevy from Glasz Productions

Nice lips, Ryan!

JAMES GANG IN FORCE!

OB PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Promotion Committee Awards: Tevia Oskin, Chair

Wonderland Ocean Pub (Mina Desiderio) for promoting the best of the community through their advertising campaigns. OB Woman’s Club (Donna Bergeson) for the re-launch of the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club (new

logo, website, membership drive, community outreach, etc.) James Gang Company (Leigh Ann & Paul Bearce, Jim & Elizabeth Berdeguez) for their creation of

Ocean Beach community themed merchandise. Lighthouse Ice Cream (Carol Ladiges) for her delicious approach to bringing news stories to her

business and the community.

Design Committee: Mike, Akey, Chair Wonderland Ocean Pub (Mina Desiderio) for unique design elements

celebrating the community’s rich history. Ashley Lewis and Jenn David for working to create colorful, mean-

ingful graphic banners for the entryway and Newport Ave. Newport Avenue Antique Center (Craig Gerwig & Scott Allgaier) for

utilizing the City’s Storefront Improvement Program to enhance the design of their storefront.

Te Mana Café (Marguerite & Jason Cruz) for their island style renova-tion of their indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Economic Restructuring Committee: Gary Gilmore, Chair however Dave Smedley presented the awards. Ocean Beach Library (Matt Beatty) in celebration of their 80th Anniversary. Lifeguard Statue at Veterans Plaza & Byron Wear for honor-

ing the lifeguards and enhancing the waterfront. The Ocean Beach Playhouse (Lynne & Paul Bolton) for bring-

ing a community theater to Ocean Beach – a place where musicians, actors and performers as well as residents and local business owners can meet.

Crime Prevention Committee: Lieutenant Natalie Stone, SDPD – Western Division for her

outstanding dedication to the safety and well-being of the community.

Officer Efren Peregrina, SDPD –Western Division; and Officer Doug Campbell, SDPD –Western Division; and Sgt. Jack Knish, SDPD –Western Division for their outstanding

efforts to improve the quality of life in OB.

Organization Committee: OB Community Development Corporation (Tom Perrotti, President, and Stephen Grosch, Project Manager) for their leadership efforts on behalf of the community to provide a project design for the new veteran’s plaza area. Union Bank – Major sponsor of the Annual Awards Celebration Pt. Loma Masonic Center – Community Partner Award

Customer Service Business of the Year: These awards exemplify the spirit of Ocean Beach and reflect a positive awareness and activity in the community through their exceptional customer service.

1st Place = Catrina Russell, Coldwell Bank 2nd Place = Beach Community Acupuncture (Nicole Murray, LAC) 3rd Place = BO-beau’s Kitchen + Bar (Luna) _______________________________________________ Continued from page 3

When asked how many people in the audience had volun-teered this year in Ocean Beach, almost the entire room of guests raised their hands. That’s incredible and explains a lot about how Ocean Beach residents and merchants can get so much done to help the neighborhood. Make sure you mention that you are thankful to all the local mer-chants who donated food and gifts for the Annual Celebration. They are listed on the next page!

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HERE ARE OUR AWARDEES - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

OBMA’s Board of Directors Characters!

Katrina Russell with Barb . . .

Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters

Make sure you market and promote your business each

day! We’ll help you do it . . . Tell us about yourself, your

business . . . what’s new, who’s joined your team and what

new products or services you have? For Newsletter: email up

to 100 words to Info@oceanbeachsandiego.com

If you would like to provide an insert in our monthly news-

letters, please call Liz at 619-224-4906 to schedule it. Inserts

must be 8-1/2” x 11 on 20lb stock or lighter - $60 fee.

SAVE THE DATES for ALIRO MARKETING’s upcoming seminars: Mon. Nov. 11 6pm-7:30pm - Intermediate Social Media Marketing: Business Class Edition. Includes information on Lindedin, You Tube, Instagram & Hashtags. Mon. Dec. 2nd 6pm-7:30pm - Advanced Social Media Marketing Busi-ness Class Edition. Includes Google+, Yelp, Blogs, & Email Newslet-ters. All Classes held at OB Business Center, 4876 Santa Monica Ave.. The James Gang Company has acquired Actions Arts Screen Print-ing in Kearny Mesa to offer our customers new printing capabilities, increase efficiency and turn around time without sparing our legendary quality and customer service. Action Arts Screen printing will be renamed and added to the James Gang Company. Adding this second location to our arsenal will in-crease the benefits to the James Gang customer base by giving our customers the best product at the best price in a timely manner. James Gang Company, 619-225-1753.

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Vignettes Step into our faded, French, winter wonderland and take in fabulous collections of decorative accessories, vintage ornaments and unique gifts of the season ~ all with a French twist. Mais Oui! Find luxurious French décor & accessories staged in fabulous displays throughout the entire shop & come see the magnificent showstopper ~ Our luxurious, snow covered Christmas tree, elegantly adorned and inspired by the opulence of the Great Gatsby! We’re unveiling our Parisian Salon on a special day and date to officially launch the season and provide the inspiration you’re looking for. Don’t Miss ~ An afternoon to shop, sip champagne & meet the talented dealers, design-ers & artisans of Vignettes. Make it A Parisian Noel to remember! 4828 Newport Avenue,San Diego, CA 92107 - 619-222-9244 Vignettesantiques.com

Pizza Port Ocean Beach Wins 3 Medals at the Great American Beer Festival® GABF medals are among the most coveted in the brewing world Denver, Co • Oct. 2013— Pizza Port Ocean Beach claimed a GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competi-tion. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 84 beer-style categories were announced October 13 at the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Pizza Port Ocean Beach was recognized in the Session Beer beer-style category for its Beer Hunter a Belgian style ale brewed in collaboration with Automatic Brewing Co for Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter’s, birthday. Pizza Port Ocean Beach was also recog-nized in the Imperial Red Ale beer-style category for its Rhino Chaser a multiple medal winning, big hoppy & malty Imperial Red Ale, and Bronze for Kung Fu Elvis in the American Strong Pale Ale category. Pizza Port OB is a 15-barrel brewpub located in the beach community of Ocean Beach in sunny San Diego that special-izes in award winning beer and pizza in a fun, family friendly environment. Our OB local Assist Brewer In 2011 we were voted Small Brewpub of the Year & Small Brewpub Brewer of the year at the GABF along with a gold, 2 silvers, and a bronze medal. The 2013 GABF competition winners were selected by an international panel of 201 expert judges from the record number of 4,809 entries received from 745 U.S. breweries. “The Great American Beer Festival brings together the most stellar brewers from around the country,” said Chris Swersey, competition director. “Taking home a medal at this premier beer competition is truly a symbol of brewing excellence.”

Vignettes Presents: A ParisianNoel - U n v e i l e d Saturday, November 16th - Noon to 5:00 pm

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Many thanks to all our sponsors!

Brown Marketing Strategies

Glasz Productions

Troy Orem Photography

Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters

Tables Sponsors

The Peninsula Beacon

Lighthouse Ice Cream & Yogurt

James Gang Company n Matt Kalla Insurance

Raglan Public House n MyPointLoma.com

Edward Jones n OB Quik Stop

Sign Diego n Newport Farms Market & Liquor

Hodad’s n Thérapie Day Spa

Food Sponsors

BBQ House n BO-beau Kitchen + Bar

n Bravo’s Mexican Bistro

The Cravory n Daybreak Island Grill European Cake Gallery n Fat Boyz Pizza

Gaglione Brothers n Lazy Hummingbird Café

Lighthouse Ice Cream n Liticker’s Mexican Grill

Little Chef n Livington’s Chicken Mother’s Saloon n Newport Farms Market

Newport Quik n Nico’s n OB Services

Olive Tree Marketplace Ortega’s n Pizza Port n Poma’s Italian Deli

Raglan Public House n Sea Trader

Shades Oceanfront Bistro

Surfrider Pizza n The Arizona

T The Joint n To the Point Catering

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What’s Inside this Edition?

Calendar of Meetings 1

OBMA Sundowner - Liz Rincon 1

Ocean Beach-opoly Game . . . News . . 1

Annual OBMA Awards Celebration 1-4

OB Oktoberfest Photos 1,2

There’s nothing dull about OB . . . 2

More Member & Community News 5

New/changes to membership 5

Thank Yous to our sponsors 5

Get your Holiday Lights on! 6

Storefronts 6

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Attention LOCAL MERCHANTS Be sure to fill out your Police Authorization form (letter of Agency), that you can access at: http://www.sandiego.gov/police/pdf/letterofagency2.pdf . . . You are in Western Division. Just follow the instructions. Please do it today! Thanks.

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Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is partially funded by the City of San Diego Small Business Enhancement Program

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Look at all these fabulous new storefronts! Every week there is something new to see. Send us a photo of your business and we will put it in the next newsletter. Have you looked into the Store- front Improvement Program? Just give us a call 619-224-4906.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Get your Holiday Lights Get your Holiday Lights Get your Holiday Lights on and make OB on and make OB on and make OB

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