Lifestyle hotel opening in July

Imagine a hotel built around the needs of today’s travelers, one designed to give guests everything they need, whether they’re travel-ing for business or leisure, when-ever they want it.

That hotel might look something like the 150-room Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad, which is opening in July, the first Hyatt Place to open in North San Diego County.

This newest addition to the Hyatt family promises a hotel experience to meet the evolving needs of modern travelers, from free Wi-Fi access to a host of complimentary and round-the-clock services. Hyatt Place, inspired by multitasking travelers’ 24/7 lifestyle, combines

stylish design, practical amenities, forward-thinking technology and purposeful service so guests can remain connected and productive while traveling.

Features include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a StayFit@Hyatt fit-ness center, a coffee and wine bar serving Starbucks specialty cof-fees and premium wine and beer,

and the Grab ’n Go case stocked with freshly made sandwiches and salads.

The guest kitchen offers made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées around the clock, in addition to the complimentary continental breakfast served daily. Specially-trained hosts are on hand to offer assistance with everything from directions to check-in to a freshly made meal.

“Hyatt Place was designed for a lifestyle, not a demographic, and as a result, we are confident that everyone from business travelers to beachgoers and traveling students will appreciate the open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities,” said Direc-tor of Sales Renee Zimerman.

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Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce celebrates excellence in educationBy José A. López Editor | Carlsbad Business Journal

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, the business com-munity and educational boosters gathered to toast innovative and remarkable educational programs in Carlsbad schools at the annual Outstanding Educational Program Awards Dinner.

More than 250 people attended the awards ceremony, held Friday, May 4 at the La Costa Resort and Spa. Winners were announced in four categories, which included 11 finalists. The winners are:

By José A. López | Editor | Carlsbad Business Journal

Summer is practically here, and Carls-bad’s businesses are ready for it.

After a couple of down years due to the recession, there’s evidence the tourism industry is going to pick up this summer.

“It’s shaping up to be a good summer — if gas prices don’t go skyrocketing out of this universe,” said Sam Ross, executive director of Visit Carlsbad, adding that there are a lot of exciting things happening in the city that sug-gest better days ahead.

“All early indicators are rising,” he added. “Demand for rooms is increasing, occupancy rates are increasing and there’s a nice uptick in the ADR (Average Daily Rate) and the RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room).”

But more importantly, Carlsbad is experienc-ing a boom in hotel construction, which bodes well for the future of the tourism in the region and indicates that hoteliers have faith in this area, Ross said.

Construction includes the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa — which the “Wall Street Journal” reported was the only major hotel being build west of the Mississippi last year

— as well as the LEGOLAND Hotel, scheduled for a 2013 opening, and the Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad (see story below).

“It’s extremely rare,” Kathy Dodson, Carlsbad’s economic development manager, said of the construction taking place in the city. “These are full-service, higher-end hotels. Where in other areas, what you might see is more motels being built, what we have here is first-class hotels... those were not being built anywhere.”

When it comes to the local economy, tourism ranks fourth in number of employees (9,233)

Hyatt Place welcomes you to ‘a different place’

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THe Business of summerEarly indicators suggest rise in tourism industry this season

The Hyatt place san Diego-Vista/carlsbad is opening in July.

alexis Delchiaro of KUsi’s “good Morning san Diego,” was the evening’s emcee.

TGIF Jazz in the ParksOne of Carlsbad’s most beloved

summer traditions — one that dates to 1986 — is the TGIF Jazz in the Parks, a concert series organized by the city’s Cultural Arts Office and draws hundreds of people to several Carlsbad parks to dance, listen to music and enjoy a picnic under the stars — all free of charge.

The series goes from June 29 through Aug. 24, with concerts from 6-8 p.m. There are nine con-certs total, hosted at Stagecoach Park (3420 Camino de los Coches), Poinsettia Park (6600 Hidden Valley Road) and Calavera Hills Park (2997 Glasgow Drive).

The city offers free shuttle service for the shows at Poinsettia Park and Calavera Hills. The schedule of bands features three longtime audience favorites, return engagements by three of 2011’s hottest bands and three all-new bands.

The lineup is:Stagecoach ParkMofo Party Band (June 29), Big

Time Operator (July 6) and Café R&B (July 13)

Poinsettia ParkSteve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums

(July 20), B-Side Players (July 27) and Madame Le Roux & Krewe plus Euphoria Brass Band (Aug. 3).

Calavera Hills ParkSierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars

(Aug. 10), Ruby & The Red Hots (Aug. 17) and Johnny Polanco Orchestra (Aug. 24).

For more information about the TGIF Jazz in the Parks series, visit the City of Carlsbad’s website (www.carlsbadca.gov) and look for the TGIF Jazz in the Parks link under the Cultural Arts listings.

San Diego County FairThe 2012 edition of the San Diego

County Fair — which has “Out of This World,” a celebration of the wonder of the universe as its theme — will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Friday, June 8 to Wednesday, July 4 (though it will close on Mon-days except for July 2). One-day adult admission to the fair is $13, though a pass that offers admission to all 24 days is $24. You can expect all of the fair favorites, including a smorgasbord of food options, carni-val rides and games, vendor booths and nightly entertainment.

New foods this year include both healthier food choices (Antipasto in a bread bowl and Hawaiian-inspired dishes) to the indulgent, headline-grabbing oddities (including the “Caveman Turkey Club,” a pound of bacon wrapped around a turkey leg, deep-fried cereal and cookie dough on stick) that the fair is known for.

The fair will also offer its roster of concerts (most free with admission, though others require a separate ticket) with performers including Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Demi Lovato, Kenny Loggins, Train and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

For more information, visit the fair’s website at www.sdfair.com.

Jazz at the ParkThe Park Hyatt Aviara Resort’s

popular “Jazz at the Park” summer concert series is returning — but this year the concerts will be moving to Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 7 to July 28. The fea-tured smooth jazz artists that will be performing this year are Mindi Abair (July 7), Rick Braun (July 14), Euge Groove (July 21) and Peter White (July 28).

The concerts are held at the resort’s outdoor events center, which features theater-style seats as well as open seating around cocktail tables — both offering beautiful sunset views of Aviara’s rolling hills.

While the concert is complimen-tary for guests staying at the resort, a limited numbers of tickets are avail-able to the public. The cost is $65 at the door or $220 for the series

For more information on “Jazz at the Park” at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, visit www.jazzatthepark.com.

Project Walk hosts Move with Music

On Monday, June 18, Project Walk will hold “Move with Music,” a fund-raising concert featuring performances by popular San Diego nostalgia band The Mar Dels, Stone

Senses, a Carlsbad band that blends reggae, rock and soul, and Kadey Garnet, a songwriter from the east coast of Australia whose songs mix soul, R&B and folk.

The concert will take place from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, 143 S. Cedros Ave.

The focus of the concert is to raise funds for Project Walk to purchase the Ekso, a bionic exoskeleton that helps people with spinal cord inju-ries to stand and walk. Project Walk (www.projectwalk.org), is set to be one of the first 15 facilities in the United States — and the only one in San Diego — that will get this device. Project Walk's goal is to raise $250,000 for the machine.

Tickets to the Move with Music concert are $15 presale and $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, go to www.bellyup.com. This event is for those who are 21 and older.

Mercury Insurance Open returns

The Mercury Insurance Open pre-sented by Tri-City Medical Center returns to the La Costa Resort and Spa from July 14-22 (earlier than last year because of the Olympics) bringing the best women’s tennis players in the world to our back-yard to compete in a tournament that features a 28-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, vying with a combined purse of $740,000.

Tracing its history to 1984 (with a hiatus in 2008) past champions include Steffi Graff, Martina Hingis, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and 2011 winner Agnieska Rad-wanska, currently ranked No. 5 in the world.

The Mercury Insurance Open, a

Premier WTA event, is part of the summer’s Emirates Airline US Open Series tournaments which lead up to the US Open held in September. The players compete for both WTA career-making ranking points and bonus points from the Emirates Air-line US Open Series.

Tickets are now available online. For more information, visit ww.mercuryinsuranceopen.com.

Moonlight Amphithe-atre kicks off season

The Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista opens its 2012 Summer Season — its 32nd season — with a produc-tion of “Legally Blonde: The Musi-cal,” a 2007 Tony-nominated play based on the popular movie.

It runs June 27 through July 14, with shows on Wednesday through Sundays on the first two weeks of performance and Thursday through Saturday on the third week. There will be no show on July 4, though there will be a special performance on July 3.

Tickets are now on sale and range from $15 to $50.

The Moonlight Amphitheatre is located inside Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive and features theater-style seats and a lawn area. Performances start at 8 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. for pic-nicking and dining (non-alcoholic drinks and food are permitted into the amphitheater).

The season will also include “Fid-dler on the Roof” (from July 25 through Aug. 11); “Anything Goes,” from Aug. 22 to Sept. 8, and “Swee-ney Todd,” from Sept. 19 to Oct. 6.

For more information, go to www.moonlightstage.com

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Your guide To fun in THe sun

June 20 marks the start of summer, and that means the return of a lot of events, along with the usual summer staples of going to the beach, barbecuing and engaging with the great outdoors. Below you’ll find some of the major events taking place in our area this summer.

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All of a sudden, it’s already June and my first year serving as chair-man of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, is halfway done.

Wow, time does fly, doesn’t it? There are so many great things to recognize, so let’s get right to it!

KUDOS to John “Big John” Hae-drich of Tip Top Meats, Bonnie and Mark Packard of Packard Dental Group and other business people who helped volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints renovate the Caruso Memo-rial Chapel, a multi-faith place of worship on Camp Pendleton, giving the 60-year-old structure a much-needed facelift.

Located in the base’s school of infantry, the chapel is named after Marine Sgt. Matthew Caruso, who died in the Korean War protecting his chaplain, Lt. Cornelius Griffin. Each week, it hosts a series of reli-gious services for active Marines of varied faiths, including Catholics, Mormons and Protestants.

Haedrich’s cash donation helped pay for the bulk of the supplies needed for the renovation.

The renovation was performed by local members of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints on April 28, during the Mormon Help-ing Hands Day of Service.

“The chapel was in need of some serious repair and it was exciting to be one of the more than 140 people that volunteered more than 1600 hours to get it done,” Bonnie Pack-ard said.

The work included painting the walls inside the chapel, repairing the screens of 15 windows and refur-bishing and painting the frame-work of the entryway. An extensive landscaping project outside of the chapel, which featured a donation of plants from Briggs Tree Wholesale Nursery and a 75 percent discount on blocks for a retaining wall from Orco Block.

Members of a Carlsbad congre-gation of unmarried young adults pulled ice plant to clean up a hill-side behind the chapel, and removed rocks to make way for the new landscaping.

Also on hand to help were Marines who attended a class inside the chapel and helped to plant new trees and flowers and build a 3-foot brick retaining wall and install new sprinklers.

The changes look great, as you can see above from the before and after photos.

KUDOS to Miguel’s Cocina for coming to Carlsbad and giving the city another excellent dining option. They recently held their ribbon cutting cere-mony, which gave Chamber members and city officials an opportunity to see the beautiful interior. Located at 5980 Avenida Encinas, right off Interstate Highway 5 off of the Palomar Airport Road exit, Miguel’s makes for a very unique and charming experience. The decorations alone go a long way,

whether it’s the roll-up windows for an indoor/outdoor patio that make of a great dining experience, to the freshly-made tortillas and the killer chips and complimentary white ched-dar cheese sauce that is just tough to put down. They also offer fireside dining, a great ambiance and a cool private banquet space with thick glass doors that close on both sides to give you privacy. All around, this is a great addition to Carlsbad’s dining options.

KUDOS to the City of Carlsbad, for streamlining its development ser-vices and — according to members of the Chamber — making it easier for businesses to get work done.

James W. Valentine, a district man-ager with SDG&E, said the changes were evident when SDG&E sought a permit for a mobile building.

“That process can sometimes be complex,” Valentine said, “but the city has improved its permitting pro-cess, which has made for a stream-lined procedure.”

KUDOS to Gary Barberio, Com-munity & Economic Development Director, for these changes.

KUDOS to the Life Technologies Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Life Technologies Corp. for being the lead sponsor of a planned exhibit in the Smithsonian that will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Human Genome Project. The exhibition is scheduled to open in 2013 and will provide an interactive display, which is being developed by the National Genoe Research Institue (NHGRI) and the National Institute of Health.

Life Tech has pledged $3 million toward the exibition. The compa-ny’s DNA sequencing instruments played a critical role in the Human Genome Project, which mapped the 6 billion base pairs in a single human genome. The endeavor took 13

years, and was concluded in 2003.“We are at an inflection point

in the history of biology. What sci-ence has taught us about genomics in the last 10 years will undoubt-edly be dwarfed by the revolu-tionary advancements to come,” said Gregory T. Lucier, chairman and CEO of Life Technologies in a statement. “The goal of the Life Technologies Foundation through its lead sponsorship is to educate visitors to this exhibit on the power-ful information we can now unlock within their DNA as a result of the Human Genome Project, and the impact it will have in medicine and their daily lives.”

Finally, KUDOS to the following members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce who renewed their membership in April and have been with the Chamber for more than 15 years: Tod C. Bowman, DDS (16), CDS Printing (21), Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Commu-nity (26) Carlsbad Educational Foundation (16), Carlsbad Ranch Market (16), Fichera & Company, CPA’s (22), GML Office Furniture (15), Ladwig Design Group (20), McBride Financial Advisory (18), North County Times (32), Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke & Associ-ates (25), Skinsational Skin and Body Spa (18).

Beckman Coulter, Inc.Your Ops Manager

Cal State San MarcosKatz & Associates

Scripps HealthWells Fargo

NRG WestSolatube Global Marketing, Inc.

Modern PostcardColliers International

Law Offices of Stephen M. L’HeureuxLexus Carlsbad

La Costa Resort & SpaTaylorMade Golf Company

SD TrophyLife Technologies Corp.

LEGOLAND CaliforniaWaste Management

WestfieldStrategic Results Group

New Village Arts TheatreTorrey Pines Bank Carlsbad

Sterling/Stone RealtorsGrand Pacific Resorts, Inc.

SDG&ENorth County Times

Dean AndersonDeb BeddoeDavid BennettJoseph CharestRebecca CofinasNeil CrapoAhmed HaqueJohn HanleyFred HernandezTucker HohensteinStephen “Hap” L’HeureuxGene ManganielloPaul McCormickTrisa MillsNiels NorbyCarmen RenePeter RonchettiKen RyanLara SaabDon SandoAlex ScollonDon SchemppLee SterlingTim StripeJim ValentinePeter York

The Lund TeamChairman of the Board

AT&TChair Elect

McBride Financial Advisory Immediate Past Chairwoman

AKT, LLPTreasurer

RAM Enterprises InternationalVice Chair of Member Services

Howes, Weiler and AssociatesVice Chair of Public Policy

Poseidon Resources Corp.Vice Chair of Economic Development

Sylvan Learning Center of EncinitasVice Chair of Business & Community Development

Tri-City Medical CenterVice Chair of Special Projects

Storrow Law, APCVice Chair of Strategic Planning

Carlton Lund

John Osborne

Gina McBride

John Lechleiter

Mimi Gaffey

Michael Howes, AICP

Peter MacLaggan

Chris Ross

Jeff Segall

Lou Storrow

Lola’s 7-Up Mexican MarketCity of Carlsbad

CUSDVisit Carlsbad

NCTDCamp Pendleton

Ofie EscobedoLisa HildabrandJohn RoachSam RossBridget HennesseySandy Wilson

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Member RelationsDirector of Communications

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Business Development ManagerArt Director

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Bev JorgensenJosé A. López

Madonna MayKristina McMahonEdgar RodriguezKathy Steffen

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EDUCATION NEWS ...................... 16,17

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Kudos for the midyearVolunteer Marines from camp pendleton and members of a local church of Jesus christ of Latter-day saints reno-vated the caruso chapel at camp pendleton

a before photo of the caruso Me-morial chapel at camp pendleton’s school of infantry.

This photo shows what the chapel looks like after it was renovated.

Miguel’s cocina held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new restaurant on avenida encinas, which was attended by most of the carlsbad city council. above, Mayor Matt Hall shakes the hand of Mike Morton Jr.

some Thoughts on success

In my quest for success tips to pass on to each of you comes this set of ideas from the book “Success One Day At a Time” by John Maxwell.

Win THe dAiLY BATTLePeople who achieve

daily success have learned to conquer four common time-wasters:

Laziness: Time put to no useful purpose, not even for relaxation.

Procrastination: Putting off things that should be done now.

Distraction: Time frittered away on the details of side issues, to the detriment of the main issue.

Impatience: Lack of prepa-ration, thoroughness, or per-severance, usually resulting in time-consuming mistakes.

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The City of Carlsbad has marked the completion of a new Safety Training Center that will allow city police, fire, utility workers and other first responders local access to important emergency training.

The new City of Carlsbad Safety Training Center, which had a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, is on Orion Street, across from the Public Safety and Services Center, which serves as the city’s police and fire headquarters. The $16.5 million project was approved by voters in 2002 and broke ground in March 2010.

Designed to provide a wide vari-ety of realistic training scenarios, the Safety Training Center consists of a five-story commercial style tower, a two story “house,” two indoor shooting ranges, a streetscape and classroom space.

The commercial tower can simu-late a hotel, apartment building and a live-work space. Inside it has mov-able walls and even mock elevator doors so firefighters can practice forcing them open. Natural gas-fed

burners will provide real flames, and smoke machines will emit not real smoke, but an environmentally safe alternative. To firefighters practicing rescues, however, it will look and feel very real. Police will also use the tower for tactical training.

The imitation house, which has a backyard with a fence, a garage and cul-de-sac like entrance, will allow emergency crews to train for fires, police calls and other emergencies.

Carlsbad Police Capt. Bill Row-land, who oversaw the project for the Police Department, said that it’s gratifying to watch the dream of a training center for all the city’s first responders become a reality.

“Just about anything we can run into in the real world, we’ll have the ability to re-create here in these buildings,” Rowland said.

Rowland noted that the buildings will have simulated storefronts to resemble a real street and an area where police officers can re-enact actual events that have occurred in the field, to apply lessons learned from past experiences.

The shooting r a n g e s — o n e 100 yards long and another 25 yards long— aren’t designed solely for target practice but will have computer-activated moving props so offi-cers can work through tactical situations simi-lar to those that they face in the field. The shoot-ing ranges are for law enforce-ment training only and will not be open to the public.

Another training feature is under-ground pipes, similar to actual storm drains, where police, fire and the city’s utilities personnel can practice underground rescues.

“I am excited our firefighters, police officers, civilian employees and volunteers will soon train in the best of settings,” said Carlsbad

Fire Battalion Chief Mike Lopez, who oversaw the project for the Fire Department. “Our employees ben-efit from the highest quality of train-ing, and so does the community.”

The City of Carlsbad has an excellent public safety record with low crime rates and one of the top-rated fire departments in the

state. In the past, City of Carlsbad police and fire personnel had to travel to other parts of the region and even the state to complete needed training.

Ledcor Construction Inc. of San Diego served as the project’s general contractor.

— Source: City of Carlsbad

CITY UPDATE

The city of carlsbad opened its new safety Training center, which will allow first responders to train for emergen-cies in a realistic environment. pictured above, from left, the carlsbad city council watches a demonstration of the new facility.

City of Carlsbad opens $16.5m safety Training Center

The carlsbad city council, from left, Mark packard, ann Kulchin, Mayor Matt Hall, Farrah Douglas and Keith Blackburn at the opening of the city’s new safety Train-ing center.

It’s often said that with change comes opportunity, and recent changes affect-ing the Carlsbad Village area are a great example.

The state’s decision earlier this year to abolish redevelopment agencies came at a time when the city had already initi-ated changes in its approach to Village revitalization.

After a successful 31-year redevelop-ment effort, the Village redevelopment plan expired in 2010. To continue the revital-ization effort, the city knew business and property owners would need to play an even greater role.

The new approach was made official in April when the City Council approved a contract with Urban Place Consulting Group to assume responsibility for con-tinuing the revitalization efforts initiated by the city through its redevelopment agency.

The goal is to move from a public-initiated effort to one where the private sector takes the lead role and responsibility. The city has funded a contract with Urban Place to get things underway and to support a move toward self-sustainability for a new private business-to-business assistance organization.

The second big change affecting the Vil-lage was effective May 1.

The permitting process for land use development and other related land use permits in the Village area transitioned from the city’s Housing & Neighborhood Services Department (previously Redevelopment), to the Planning Division of Community & Economic Development Department. City Planner Don Neu and his talented team of planners will now be responsible for processing land use development permits at all levels in the Village. This includes:

• Preliminary review applications• Administrative Review Permit

applications• Major/Minor Review Permit applications• Coastal Development Permit

applications• Sign/Sign Program Permit applications• Sidewalk Sign (A-frame) Permit

applications• Sidewalk Café Permit applications• Outdoor display applications

Community & Economic Development will also be reviewing applications for business and entertainment licenses for the Village Area.

Inquiries from the public may now be directed to the Planning Counter at 760-602-4610. Walk-in assistance will be provided at the Faraday Center at 1635 Faraday Ave.

It’s been a great pleasure working on these issues and services for the Village.

I know I am leaving you in great hands as I shift my focus to some very exciting new initiatives for the city’s Housing & Neighbor-hood Services Department.

If you have questions about the changes noted above, contact my office at 760-434-2815.

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Q. What implications do our increasingly digital lives have on estate planning?

A. More and more of our important finan-cial documents are stored online. Additionally, we seldom print family pictures but rather store

these memories on our hard drive or on sites such as Snapfish or Flicker. Hun-dreds of millions of people share their life stories with friends in status updates on Facebook instead of writing letters. Some of this infor-mation has financial value to the owner, such as domain names. Other information has sentimental value such

as family photos. Information stored digitally, whether it is information on email accounts, social media accounts, online banks and finan-cial accounts, websites, domain names, Twitter accounts, PayPal accounts, cloud based storage, blogs, or documents stored on a computer, is encompassed in the term “Digital Assets.” What happens to your Digital Assets when you can no longer access the sites because of dementia or death?

The American Bar Association Journal recently

reported the story of Eva and Sidney Kripke of Chicago. Sidney suffered from dementia and Eva had been taking care of her husband’s financial affairs for several years, utilizing online bank-ing. Suddenly, Bank of America changed their security procedures and Eva was locked out because she did not have the security code that appeared on the back of Sydney’s credit card. Eva had destroyed the credit card because of her husband’s dementia. Bank of America refused to restore Eva’s online banking privileges despite the fact that she had her husband’s account number, his social security number and his Dura-ble Power of Attorney giving her authority to manage his banking. Bank of America refused to honor the Durable Power of Attorney because it did not specifically address online bank accounts.

You may be surprised to learn that Facebook will not allow a relative to download your account unless mandated by law (and to date California has no such law). Yahoo! takes a more obstruc-tive stand and will not permit a relative to set up a memorial page unless the deceased account holder has previously consented. In order to avoid the some of the problems described above, you must be proactive.

• Make an inventory of your Digital Assets and passwords;

• Provide authority in your Power of Attorney, Trust, and Will to manage these Digital Assets;

• Provide a procedure for this person to gain account access; and

• Provide instructions as to what you want done with your Digital Assets.

Your estate-planning attorney can assist you with protecting your Digital Assets as part of creating your Estate Plan.

Gherini can be reached at andrea@amgtrustlaw.com

This column gives you the opportunity to tap into the expertise of attorneys who are mem-bers of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. If you’d like to submit a question for con-sideration, send it to jlopez@carlsbad.org. The responses provided in the article are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. A response in this article by an attorney does not create an attorney-client relationship be-tween the attorney and the reader. The opinions expressed at or through this article are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the Chamber, its employees, agents, directors or members — Lee Sterling, guest editor

It’s not surprising that the private sector has an enormous interest in proposals to reform public sector pensions systems.

California’s economic challenges combined with a $9 billion budget deficit and unfunded pension obligations mean government is in distress and seeking financial relief. Business owners who create the jobs required to revive the economy have told me they fear out-of-control pension costs will lead to higher taxes. Businesses cannot be expected, nor can they afford, to shoulder a higher tax burden and survive in our state.

Public employee retirement obligations have grown so large that they are now on pace to crush state and local governments and take away funding from essential priorities such as public safety, transportation and education.

In fact, a Stanford study recently pegged the unfunded obligations of all public employee retirement systems at nearly $500 billion dol-lars. To put that into perspective, that is more than five times the amount of our state’s entire general fund budget!

Recognizing the need to act, Gov. Jerry Brown released a 12-point plan to address the state’s pension problems and my colleagues and I introduced that reform proposal word for word as legislation. The reforms included many ideas that have been talked about for years such as:

• Ending the practice of allowing state workers to purchase service credit for time they did not actually work.

• Prohibiting retroactive pension enhancements.

• Prohibiting the use of car allowances and other fringe benefits from being used in the final wage calculation for retirement benefits.

• Forfeiting pension benefits for employees or elected officials who are convicted of a job-related felony.

We believe that by introducing these and other measures, we can finally have a real debate that will provide solutions for the massive unfunded pension obligations facing our state and help alleviate concerns about tax increases impeding business growth in California.

Instead, the Assembly Committee on Public Employees and Retirement decided to send the pension reform bill package to a confer-ence committee for interim study without so much as a hearing. The real truth is there is little left to study when it comes to pen-sions. This move is simply another delay with majority party legislators refusing to make tough decisions.

If you believe that the legislature should take action now on pension reform, I encourage you to call the Assembly Committee on Public Employees and Retirement at 916-319-2081 and urge them to hear our pension reform legislation.

Without real reform, the pension crisis will only increase the likelihood that businesses will become even more nervous about invest-ing in California out of fear of higher taxes. We cannot allow this to happen. We must act now to address the chronic issues that plague our state.

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A. If you are an amateur landlord, you need to know about the nightmares our always help-ful California legislature has created for you. Here are some high (or maybe low) points.

Once you’ve rented the place, you can’t go in again without the tenant’s OK, unless it’s an emergency. There are minor exceptions. If something needs fixing, you can enter without the ten-ant’s permission, but only after giving the tenant advance notice, and giving the notice correctly is a challenge.

If you want to show the place to a prospective tenant, you can also enter, but again only after advance notice. In

short, if the tenant won’t let you in, you can’t go in just to check the place out, notice or no notice. And if you can’t do that, how are you supposed to find out if there’s an emergency or something needs fixing?

Good luck with a bad tenant who’s wrecking your investment. Handling security deposits has become a similar bad dream. If the tenant asks for a pre-liminary walk through before moving out, you have to do one, but if you ask for one, the tenant can cheer-fully refuse. Of course, a tenant who’s trashed the place won’t ask for one, so you’ll only discover the damage after he’s gone. In any event, you’ll want to deduct the cost of repairs from the security deposit. Your deductions had better be reasonable, and you’d better keep careful track of what you did and what you spent, because within three weeks after the tenant leaves, you must give him an itemized statement with detailed backup documentation for everything.

If the tenant accuses you of “bad faith” deductions in court, and you don’t convince the judge otherwise, you could wind up paying the tenant double the amount you should have refunded but didn’t. If this abridged summary sounds threatening, just wait until you hear the details. If you see the law of unintended consequences at work here, you’re probably right.

Prowse can be reached at sprowse@stanprowse.com

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Will some legislators be unemployed? Will Prop. 29 go up in smoke?

As I was filling out my absen-tee ballot for the June primary, my thoughts wandered to the many absentee legislators who have some-how failed to lead California back to the Promised Land and…. Well don’t get me started. Just please vote. The two propositions on the ballot, one could argue, may not affect Carlsbad businesses.

On the other hand, both are sig-nificant enough in impact to affect legislative priorities (Prop. 28) and those who profit from the tobacco industry — all of whom are not the devil (Prop. 29). So that makes them our business.

As usual, it is your job to separate the chaff from the wheat, which often requires seeing through somewhat specious for-and-against arguments that usually accompany propositions.

Here’s a bit of a cheat sheet for you. Also, read your voter information guide to see if you agree with descriptors like “scam” and “flawed.” It’s a tough assignment, but you can do it!

Prop. 28, “ r e d u c e s total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years,” and allows 12 years of

service in one house. The only people caught up in this

will be those elected after the mea-sure is passed (if it is). Every other assemblyman or state legislator is governed by the term limit rules in force since 1990, which allows them to spend six years in the assembly and eight years in the senate. But if they fill a partial-term vacancy, they can spend as long as 17 years in office.

Supporters point out that no one will be able to serve more than a total of 12 years. But they can spend that time in one house or the other or both and there is no partial-term loophole.

Opponents to this measure say that it will actually

increase people’s time in office,

saying in rebut-tal, “members of the State Assembly will actu-ally have their time in office d o u b l e d and State

S e n a t o r s their time

increased by 50 percent.”Well, call me

dumb (others have)

but I don’t get that. If one chooses to spend his or her full time in one chamber, then he or she can do so, meaning that the time spent in that chamber is greater than allowed before. That’s not the same as exceeding the 12-year limit.

More salient to your decision is probably whether or not you like the idea of term limits in the first place as a house-cleaning strategy, or whether you think they result in losing valuable institutional knowledge when legislators are termed out.

Prop. 29 adds a five-cent tax on each cigarette distributed ($1 per pack) to fund cancer research and, “other specified purposes.” Have any of you other non-smokers noticed that a pack goes for more than five bucks these days? You could have bought a couple of car-tons for that money when I was a kid trying out a Lucky Strike in the alley behind my home.

Opponents are waging a major advertising campaign. Two of the main themes are that this research money may not stay in California (shame on you other 49 states for doing cancer research!) and that the measure establishes a 12-person oversight commit-tee, including a pack (if you will excuse the expression) of political appointees.

Most can probably agree, “Who needs another committee?” This one gets to spend $15 million a year in the “committee account,” prob-ably administration. Opponents also say that the measure, “provides no new funds to treat cancer patients.” That could be true, since the money is for research.

Supporters counter that, “Every word you just read (in the ballot argument against Prop. 29) was from a campaign bought and paid for by the tobacco companies.”

(Have we ever heard of that hap-pening before?)

Here again, non-smokers might find this an easy vote. But it is

interesting to examine both sides. If in the end you think the opposition’s arguments don’t pass the sniff test, it might be second-hand smoke.

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If you live in a home or condo that’s included in a homeowners or condo association, there are cer-tain things you probably must do if you’re going to do some work that may affect the look of your home.

What you can do with your property is often controlled by what is in the covenants, condi-tions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that were recorded before you bought your property. Those are normally included as part of your Homeowner Association (HOA) documents, or “docs.” You know that packet of 50 or so pages you received just before you closed on the purchase of your home. The boring and detailed material you should have read when you got home from work instead of just relaxing for a while.

The CC&Rs often provide what kind and size of animals you can keep on your property, where you can park your car, and what you have to do if you want to make additions or changes to your property. Usu-ally, there’s an architectural review committee (ARC) and specifications as to paint colors permitted for the exterior of your property. If you want to paint your home a different color, you have to get permission from the ARC. In some developments, the Homeowners Association enforces their rules like a drill sergeant if you don’t comply with the decisions of the ARC. California case confirmed that it’s expensive when you don’t comply!

Take this example:Mr. and Mrs. Stanton lived in a

very nice development, and they decided that they wanted new casement windows on the front of their home. In the Stantons' devel-opment, the ARC had a policy of maintaining a dark shade of brown on windows that generally faced the

street of the development. The Stan-tons applied to the ARC for approval to permit them to install two sand-stone-colored casement windows on the front of their home, along with an application to make other exte-rior improvements. The ARC denied the Stantons the right to install the sandstone casement windows. Not-withstanding the denial, the Stan-tons went ahead and installed the sandstone-colored windows! The Association then filed suit asking for injunctive and declaratory relief requiring the Stantons to modify or replace their windows and for the Association’s attorney’s fees.

So, who do you think won in the litigation, and how much were the attorney’s fees awarded to the winning party? Of course, the association won, and asked for $83,0227 in attorney’s fees and $4,298 in costs.

The trial court approved the costs, but cut down the attorney’s fees to $59,122 plus the costs. The Stantons also had to replace the windows to comply!

So, don’t forget to apply to the Architectural Committee for approval of your changes, and don’t proceed without approval!

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Look, Listen, SmellUse your senses of sight, hear-

ing and smell, along with any of the following signs, to alert your-self to the presence of a gas leak:

Look • A damaged connection to a

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• Dirt or water being blown in the air

• Dead or dying vegetation (in an otherwise moist area) over or near pipeline areas

• A fire or explosion near a pipeline

• Exposed pipeline after an earthquake, fire, flood or other disaster

Listen • An unusual sound, such

as a hissing, whistling or roar-ing sound near a gas line or appliance.

Smell • The distinctive odor of nat-

ural gas. Please be aware that some people may not be able to smell the odor because they have a diminished sense of smell, olfac-tory fatigue (normal, temporary inability to distinguish an odor after prolonged exposure to it), or because the odor is being masked or hidden by other odors that are present, such as cooking, damp, musty or chemical odors. In addi-tion, certain conditions in pipe and soil can cause odor fade - the loss of odorant so that it is not detectable by smell.

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Tablets are becoming ever more popular. Many offer fast process-ing power and user-friendly touch-screens to access data stored locally and in the cloud. They are lightweight, yet durable for ware-house conditions. They have become mainstream and are used by anyone looking for a blend between a smart phone and laptop.

Personal users take advantage of features such as gaming, movies, photos, video phones, internet access, and e-books. Workgroups and professionals are learning to capture the paperless flexibility a tablet offers too. Here are a few examples:

• Sales teams are using tablets for presentations and tracking leads.

• Manufacturing and warehouse employees are replacing print-outs for tracking inventory and receiv-ing shipments with QCR codes on a tablet.

• Medical professionals track patient care with reduced infection rates.

• Service professionals are able to invoice and get signatures on-site.

• Executives are able to access sensitive corporate data across mul-tiple applications while traveling.

There are hundreds to choose from so understanding why you might want to buy one or what it can be used for can help pro-mote your productivity and effi-ciency. The four main categories you will discover are: iOS (iPad), Android, Windows, and E-Book Readers. Each category has its advantages.

ios – iPAdFor starters, the Apple iPad is

the dominant tablet on the market with millions sold to date. It offers intuitive design, fast processing, 4g wireless, high quality camera, and high resolution screen. Apple has regulations in place to ensure App development meets their high qual-ity standards. Many users experience the same workflow experience going from an iMac (Desktop), MacBook (Laptop), or iPad resulting in instant comfort with the new device.

AndroidThe Android is a Google operat-

ing system which is available from dozens of manufacturers such as Asus, Sony, Samsung, or Toshiba. Each device is different so determin-ing what you will use it for will help determine screen size, processing power, camera resolution, battery life, etc. The Android offers flexibility and a wide range of applications because it’s an open source operat-ing system.

WindoWs Windows tablets have been

around since the 90s and continue to evolve. They offer high per-formance and the familiarity of a laptop or desktop experience with Windows. For this reason they are popular because they can run the same applications as any Windows workstation. Windows tablets are

typically larger and more expen-sive than the others.

e-BooK reAdersE-Readers such as the Kindle

and Nook are becoming a hybrid of a tablet. Originally designed for simple reading, they have expanded to include web browsing, email, and video but have limited business appli-cation. They are inexpensive and great for entertainment purposes.

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1) Do you really need a tablet?2) Which operating system do

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age will you require?5) Will you need wireless service

or will Wi-Fi be acceptable?

The tablet marketplace contin-ues to improve and expand. The ergonomics of each device is differ-ent, so be sure you get your hands on it before you decide to make a purchase.

Educate yourself by talking to fellow professionals; this can provide insight on new ways to utilize this technology in your field.

There are applications like

FileMaker, which offer real time cross platform access to your data. This means you can add, edit and delete information on a Mac, Win-dows workstation or Tablet, and iPad at the same time.

For example, an office manager can create a work order on an iMac while the technician in the field instantly sees the update, completes the work, and the bookkeeper auto-matically processes an invoice on a Windows workstation.

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The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is looking for inventors, mentors and innova-tors for it’s newest program, one that gives inventors the tools that the need to develop their ideas and, hopefully push their prod-ucts into the marketplace.

Inventing Profit a resource forum for inventors and entrepreneurs, provides qual-ity speakers, workshops on the invention-to-profit path, periodical mentoring sessions with industry professionals and inventing competitions.

The group meets at the Carlsbad Cham-ber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive from 5-7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. For the June 13 meeting, the featured speaker will be Camille Schus-ter, a marketing professor at Cal State San Marcos, who will give a presentation about dealing with different cultures and settings. The group is free and Chamber membership is not a prerequisite.

The group was started by Chamber

member and patent attorney Eric Hanscom of InterContinental IP and Joe Donohue, president of Leardon Solutions, a company that provides product development services to inventors and entrepreneurs.

Hanscom said the two were talking about how few inventors — less than one half of 1 percent — can get their products to market by invention promotion companies.

“We realized that the goal behind theses companies is a good one; they're one -stop shops for everything you need as an inven-tor,” Hanscom said. “The problem is that they do this so poorly, they have a low suc-cess rate.”

Inventing Profit is about taking those concepts, but with a better execution.

The group draws about 25 people each meeting. It’s been held at many locations since it began — most recently a brewery — but Hanscom said a permanent venue was needed to help the group reach the next level.

Toni Padron, the chamber’s executive vide president and COO, said the collaboration between the Chamber and Inventing Profit makes sense.

“These are, potentially, future businesses that will drive our economy and it’s exciting to be there from the beginning,” Padron said. “This is another example of how the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, its mem-bers and new ideas can come together for the benefit of our community.”

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Are you a “proud member” of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce? Are you displaying the official “Proud Member” logo on your web site and other marketing materials?

We want you to be proud of your chamber membership and to let others know what the Carlsbad of Chamber has done for you.

Did we help you launch your business or dramatically expand it? Do you depend on our workshops to keep informed about the latest in social networking, contracting with the government or to learn about the new regulations you as a business owner need to know at the start of each year? Perhaps you joined one of our referral groups and that, in turn, helped you get new leads or new business.

We know that this is a sampling of what the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce does day-to-day, and we can say it until we’re blue in the face. But it truly means more when it comes from one of our members. By being an active member and telling others about what you’ve received from your Chamber member-ship, you’re helping us grow as an organization and helping us be even stronger.

If you are a member in good standing and wish to display the logo, please e-mail me at bjorgensen@carlsbad.org

If you are that “proud member,” take the next step and refer other businesses to the Chamber. Now, you can even earn prizes through our new Refer and Earn program, which has already brought 25 new members to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce this year. Since we’re no at the middle of 2012, our goal is to get more than 50 new Chamber members from referrals by the end of the year.

A referral is someone that you (as an active Carlsbad Chamber member) know or that you do business with that is currently not a member of the Carlsbad Chamber. The refer-ral is not someone that is already attending a Chamber function, or someone you meet at a Carlsbad Chamber event. If they are there,

that means they are already in our radar! A referral is someone who joins the Cham-

ber! Once a referral is a member your will receive a coupon to use for the prize that you have won for that particular referral which will be required for redemption with an RSVP of at least one week prior to any event, except for Sundowners.

The prizes are: • First referral: Receive four passes to a

Sundowner. These cannot be used when the Carlsbad Chamber does a joint Sundowner with a neighboring chamber. ($20 value)

• Second referral: Attend a First Friday Breakfast for free! RSVP Required. ($30 value)

• Third referral: Receive a marketplace ad in the Carlsbad Business Journal (based upon availability). ($50 value)

• Fourth referral: Receive one ticket to the State of the City Luncheon on August 24, 2012 or $50 credit towards any chamber workshop in 2012. ($50 value)

• Fifth referral: We will deduct $150 from your 2013 membership renewal.

Each time you refer a new member, your name goes into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING, which will be held Dec. 7 at the Annual Volun-teer Recognition Awards Breakfast. Stay tuned for what is grand prize drawing is!

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A Table For Eight provides an opportunity for 8 chamber members to meet for breakfast or lunch and learn more about each other’s businesses. A Carlsbad Chamber member hosts and facilitates the Table For Eight at a local chamber member restaurant.

This program is open exclusively to Carlsbad Chamber members; and the only cost is the price of your meal. RSVP’s are required and can be made by contacting the person listed next to the date.

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JewelryBali mantraWidura Kendall | 858-380-6544www.balimantra.comOur products are meticulously hand-picked from thousands of beautiful selections from the island of Bali. Best of the best silver, bracelets and natural shell jewelry, plus sarongs, sandals & other accessories.

Medical Clinics & GroupsCarlsbad urgent CareSteven Schutz | 760-720-2804www.carlsbadurgentcare.comCarlsbad Urgent Care is a full service credentialed walk-in clinic that will provide services directly to industry and the community. This includes treating urgent acute injuries, physicals, and post incident BAT/drug screening.

osteoArthritis Centers of AmericaKye Tanner | 760-585-7720www.motionmed.comNon-surgical minimally invasive alternative to knee surgery treat-ment. Custom physical therapy to support injections of the knee using hyaluronic acid which alleviates pain and restores function.

Non-Profit OrganizationsAmerican Cancer societyCourtney Walsh | 619-857-7450www. cancer.orgThe American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based volun-tary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

PrintersThe gates groupGary Young | 619-276-8075www.thegatesgroup.netWe produce printed products through ‘creative partnering’ with your company or business. Our services range from ‘imagination to reality.’

Real EstaterbcHome, LLCRebecca Curry | 760-730-3537www.rbchome.comResidential real estate investment.

Retirement & Life Care FacilityPacific Place retirement CommunityMitchell Au | 760-414-9411www.pacificplacerc.comA senior independent /assisted living community and memory care facility.

ToysThe smiling elephantNorma Rathgaber | 760-730-9226www.thesmilingelephant.yolasite.comSimply wonderful toys for effective learning and enjoyment at low prices. New and used.

WineryCalifornia fruit WineAlan & Brian Haghighi 858-522-9463www.californiafruitwine.comCalifornia Fruit Wine is a new innovative winery in Vista that handcrafts wine from fruit other than grapes. Wines range from dry to sweet.

The Carlsbad Chamber has benefited my business by providing me opportunities to meet other local business members, build relationships, network, attend great Expos and be a vendor at the Carlsbad Village Faire — which has been a fun way that I have built my business over the past 20 years. I love the educational opportunities and being a member of the Ambassador Committee. The Chamber staff is wonderful and a great resource for my business.

Fehr can be reached at carolfehrmk@gmail.com

Acclaimed French chef Pascal Vignau has been named executive chef of The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, set to open this July.

Born in France, Pascal Vignau joins the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa fol-lowing eight high-profile years as chef/owner

of Savory Casual Fare, one of San Diego Coun-ty’s top-rated restaurants and widely celebrated for its casual international menu and quaint bistro setting.

Prior to founding Savory, Vignau was executive chef for Four Seasons Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, which offered

San Diego County’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant during his tenure. He has also designed and directed culi-nary operations for various Four Seasons and Regent properties, where he led the renowned team of chefs.

Passionate about food that is both comfort-able and approachable, Pascal Vignau special-izes in simple yet contemporary international and home-style cuisine. “I look forward to pre-senting the next generation of ‘Simple Food, Simply Prepared’ at Chandler’s Restaurant,” said Vignau. “With our spectacular ocean-front setting, I can think of no better place to introduce a major new restaurant for San Diego County — and I’m excited about the

beautiful wedding and event dining offerings also planned for the resort. With ocean views available from much of our 25,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, it will be a pleasure to present visually stunning dining experiences for our corporate groups and brides.”

The North County Transit District has announced that Tom Zoll will come out of retirement to become the agency’s full-time chief of security.

Zoll, who retired in 2010 after nearly seven years as Carlsbad Police Chief, has been work-ing as NCTD’s interim Chief of Transit Enforce-ment for about 2 years.

Zoll’s decision to come out of retirement prompted NCTD to halt plans to formally launch an extensive search to fill the position.

“We could only dream of finding a candi-date with the expertise and experience Tom brings to the table, but now we don’t have to,” said NCTD Chief Executive Officer Mat-thew O. Tucker. “Tom has brought stabil-ity, wisdom and a wealth of knowledge. He has already begun transforming our security program by leading the implementation of our code enforcement and our new parking management programs.”

Zoll’s stellar leadership has been confirmed by the “Gold Standard” safety and security rating NCTD recently received from the Trans-portation Security Administration. Only 17 transit agencies in the country received this top rating for 2011.

WeLcoMe neW memBers for complete listings visit www.carlsbad.org

CAroL Fehr | Mary Kay Cosmetics

how has chamber membership benefited your business?

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Come and join the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for its June Sundowner, featuring an evening of food, drinks and lots of NETWORK-ING at The Campus, at 5962-5966 La Place Court in Carlsbad, which features an impressive fountain and koi pond, along with an impeccable garden with palm trees and colorful plants The Sundowner will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20. This is a 21 and over event.

The Campus is a property of Cassidy Turley San Diego, the local market leader in commercial real estate services.

The company’s dominant market presence includes more than 160 professionals in five offices and recorded more than $1.2 billion in transactions in 2011. The company serves owners, investors and ten-ants with a full spectrum of inte-grated services—including capital markets, tenant representation,

corporate services, project leasing, property management, project and development services, and research and consulting.

For more information, please visit www.cassidyturley.com/sandiego.

This event is open to cham-ber members only. Admission is $5 cash at the door. If you are

a prospective Chamber member and would like to attend, you must rsvp to Kristina McMahon at 760-931-8400 or kmcmahon@carlsbad.org.

For more information or to donate a raffle prize, contact Kathy Steffen at 760-931-8400 or ksteffen@carlsbad.org.

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June 1 June First Friday BreakfastJune 5Business Resource CommitteeJune 6Government Affairs CommitteeTable For EightJune 8 Coffee ConnectionJune 12 Sustainability CommitteeJune 13 Ambassador CommitteeInventing ProfitJune 15 Lunch Bytes | Is Your Business in the Cloud?June 19Technology Advisory CommitteeJune 20June SundownerJune 21Table for EightJune 26North County Young ProfessionalsArmed Services CommitteeJune 29Lunch Bytes | Office 2010 Tips and Tricks

aethercomm, inc.albertsonsartsplashBella ideale Diamonds & precious gemsTod c. Bowman, D.D.s.Buffini & companycDs printingcarlsbad airport self storagecarlsbad By The sea retirement communitycarlsbad educational Foundation

carlsbad Lightning soccer clubcarlsbad ranch Marketcasa Montessori de carlsbadchef DK cateringcourtyard by Marriott - carlsbadDeKa Laser Technologies, inc.Davies eye centeremployer Benefits resource & insurance servicesexclusive crystalsFichera & company, cpas

gML office Furniture, inc.greater Tri-cities ipaHahn insurance services, inc.Hampton inn carlsbad/north san Diego countyHospice of the north coastKe Viner administrative servicesKona ice of san Diego north countyKristina chartier photographyLadwig Design group, inc.Laughter Matters

McBride Financial advisorynorth county Business networkingnorth county Timesp&T enterprisespacific ridge schoolrBF consultingcarolyn B. reinmiller public relationsruhnau ruhnau clarke & associatessalient networksskinsational skin and Body spaTalent evolution

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CRT monitors, electronic equip-ment and computers contain hazardous substances and must be disposed of properly in order to avoid releasing toxins into the environment. Most people know

this, but don’t know what to do with their old electronics, so they let them accumulate in a closet or room, taking up space and col-lecting dust.

Green Stream E-Cycling, Inc. is a full-service electronics recycling corporation focused on helping businesses find eco-friendly solutions to their e-waste streams. Green Stream will pick up e-waste for free, and if a business generates enough e-waste, will drop off stor-age bins and make regular stops at the place of business.

Green Stream performs complete data destruction, so anything containing informa-tion, such as a hard drive, will be completely destroyed and a certificate of destruction will be provided.

Money may be able to be recovered for certain IT assets, as well.

GSE’s primary focus is finding a home for discarded electronics through integration into global manufacturing markets or by

donation to local non-profits, when appropri-ate. Reuse is always preferred over recycling, and is the industry standard for the disposi-tion of used electronics. Anything deemed “unusable” is recycled in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

GSE accepts monitors, CRTs, LCD and Plasma screens, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, computer towers, stereos, mice/track balls, cell phones, speakers, phones, VCRs, DVD players, cables, power cords and strips, servers and more.

Primerica is the largest indepen-dent financial services marketing organization in North America. Primerica is a Main Street company for Main Street North America. Since its founding 35 years ago,

the goal of Primerica has been to dominate the changing financial services landscape for Main Street North America.

Primerica teaches people how money works so they can make informed deci-sions about how to take control of their finances. Primerica offers a wide variety of products and services designed to help people get properly protected, out of debt and financially independent

Learning how to better manage your money is a smart move to make. Primer-ica cares about the people around them, and also helps people in companies and organizations to better manage their money.

Sharon Feinerman is district leader in Carlsbad and she will host a Money Man-agement Seminar for your organization. They provide a customized, complimentary Financial Needs Analysis for each person upon request. Sharon and her team work

with the people around you to help keep them on track with their financial goals. Primerica understands the importance of leadership and a winning system. There is never a monetary fee charged to your company or organization for the services mentioned here.

Primerica offers great part-time or full-time opportunities for anyone wishing to join a team and teach families and businesses how money works. Sharon Feinerman will train individuals who need extra income and want to grow with the team!

Scott Lord’s State Farm is now open in the Palomar Forum Business Park. When you think of State Farm, you probably think of auto or homeowners insurance. That is probably

because State Farm insures more homes and cars than any other insurance carrier nationwide.

What you may not realize is that State Farm is also interested in protecting fami-lies and their lifestyles in the event that something bad happens. Families are much more valuable and harder to replace than cars and houses!

State Farm offers business insurance, a variety of life and health insurance products as well as disability and long-term care products. Through State Farm Bank, it also offers loans, checking, sav-ings, CDs, and credit cards. State Farm can also help customers with things like saving for their children’s education, roll-ing over their 401(k), and other retire-ment needs.

Here’s the best part. Since most cus-tomers are probably going to do some of these aforementioned things anyway, by doing them with Scott Lord’s State Farm, they could save up to 40 percent on their auto insurance.

Scott Lord’s State Farm is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

StatE Farm INSUraNcE (Scott Lord)3129 Tiger Run Court, Ste. 119, Carlsbad 760-845-1380 | www.ScottLordInsurance.com

PrImErIca FINaNcIaL SErvIcES (SharoN FEINErmaN)3150 Pio Pico Drive, Ste. 100, Carlsbad(623)261-7541 | www.primerica.com/feinerman

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Kyss Boutique is the brainchild of Karen Kampfl. Karen has been a Carlsbad resident for more than 10 years, and it was important to her to open a shop in her own “backyard”.

Just as important is to have a warm, wel-coming, inviting place for women to shop. Having been a boutique shopper for years, Karen wanted a place where women could have fun shopping, get outstanding cus-tomer service and an honest opinion about the items they were buying.

Everything has a story at Kyss. From the vintage upcycled jewelry to the vegan leather handbags to jeans partially made from reclaimed denim.

One of Kyss Boutique’s goals is to have everyone that walks out of the store loving their purchase. Kyss offers tailoring of jeans and have even delivered items to customers’ homes.

Kyss Boutique sells only locally-made jewelry — many pieces are one of a kind — as well as clothing designed by locals,

including Kendall K clothing from Oceans-ide and Heart Threads, designed by another Carlsbad resident.

Kyss is child and dog friendly! Kyss opened its doors in May 2010, but has recently moved within the Bressi Ranch Center. Visit Kyss soon, you will be glad you did!

KySS BoUtIqUE2659 Gateway Road, Ste. 104, Carlsbad(760)930-0781 | www.kyssboutique.com

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The Daily News Cafe, in Carlsbad California, has been catering the needs of businesses and private parties for more than twenty years. We can accommodate up to 80 people at the restaurant for after-hours events. We have provided hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches and gourmet dinners for business meetings, wedding parties and anniversaries. We have served a hot breakfast for more than 700 people and wedding buffets for over 200 guests!

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and sixth in combined payrolls ($233.1 million), behind Trade, Transportation, Utilities and Profes-sional Services.

However, hospitality ranks first among the city’s “Clusters of Opportunity,” a clumping of industries the city would like to grow.

Though numbers dipped starting in 2009 when the sluggish economy forced many people to give up on vacation plans, not all business suffered.

Josh Cantor, CEO of California Watersports, which rents water sport equipment including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards at the Carlsbad Lagoon, said his business continued to thrive in the bad economy, as more locals decided to

stay near home.“Things evened themselves out,” Cantor said,

adding that the factor that affects his business is gloomy weather. “People were not driving to other places and stayed here. “

“From this spring, it looks like it’s going to be a very good summer,” Cantor said. “It seems lined up to be my best summer yet.”

LEGOLAND California also continued to thrive, said Peter Ronchetti, the resort’s general manager.

“I’m very glad to say we have been able to continue our volume growth story despite the economy, which has been great not only for our continued expansion plans but for an increase in our employment numbers as well,” said Ron-chetti, adding that the main reasons for LEGO-LAND’s continued growth include focusing on core customers (families with young children) and capital developments including the LEGO-LAND Water Park, Star Wars Miniland and the rotation of exhibits at the SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and its newest attraction, Pirate Reef.

“I think that holding to the plan and constantly delivering new and compelling propositions for our young guests to engage with has been a huge benefit to our business,” Ronchetti said.

Ronchetti said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, since the resort is “com-fortably ahead of 2011 to date in terms of guest volume and revenue,which makes it a very sat-isfactory start to the year.”

Despite the economy, LEGOLAND has con-tinued to see increased attendance, which has allowed the park to expand and add jobs to the economy. With the addition of Pirate Reef, and the plans for the hotel, LEGOLAND California Resort is a significant and growing employer within Carlsbad, Ronchetti said.

“I believe we have developed something of a ‘cornerstone’ presence in the local business community, along with other major employers in different industries,” said Ronchetti.

Ross noted that the theme park adds much more.

“It’s a destination,” Ross said. “Without it, Carlsbad could just be another Southern Cali-fornia beach community struggling to find its identity other than just the beach.”

“Whether we are catering to business travel-ers or leisure travelers, we know that our guests will appreciate the comfortable and functional amenities offered at Hyatt Place San Diego-Carlsbad/Vista.”

The Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad, at 2645 South Melrose Drive, is conveniently located in a desirable area surrounded by major restaurants, business parks, world-class golf courses, markets, galleries, LEGOLAND California, the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall, the Palomar-McClellan Airport and other impressive art and entertainment options.

The rooms are spacious, and feature mul-tiple areas to work and relax. Each includes the Cozy Corner, an 8-foot sectional sofa sleeper; a plush Hyatt Grand Bed; and ergonomic work center. Every room is also equipped with a state-of-the-art media center that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the 42-inch, high-definition television, giving guests instant access to the technological amenities they’re accustomed to accessing at home or in the office.

The Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad offers:

• 150 spacious guestrooms, all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV, the plush Hyatt Grand Bed and an eight-foot sectional sofa sleeper

• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel

• Complimentary continental breakfast featuring a variety of fresh fruits, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, breads, premium coffee and an assortment of juices

• 1,200 square feet of flexible, high-tech meeting/function space

• 24/7 guest kitchen serving made-to-order snacks and entrees

• Intimate Bakery Café featuring Star-bucks specialty coffees, premium beers and

wines and cocktails The Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad’s

general manager is Wes Lavender. The hotel is operated by Rim Hospitality of Newport Beach, a recognized leader in the hotel indus-try that manages resorts, hotels and boutique properties throughout North America. Rim Hospitality is dedicated to providing powerful and profitable hotel management services, producing the most successful hotels and resorts in the US and Canada. With a commit-ment to excellence and strong work ethic, we have become a preferred hotel management company for major hotel brands including Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, and Hyatt.

It was developed by ABA Development, a real estate development company and asset manager which focuses on upscale; select service, extended stay, and limited service hotels in rapidly-growing western metropolitan areas.

“We’re looking forward to creating a positive travel experience for each and every guest that walks through our doors,” Zimerman said. “No matter why guests are visiting the area, we are confident that Hyatt Place San Diego-Vista/Carlsbad will exceed guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while away from home.”

Contact Renee Zimerman for all your cor-porate needs at renee.zimerman@hyatt.com

vISItor ProFILEAccording to a Carlsbad visitor profile compiled in October of 2010, Carlsbad draws many families, with the average size of visitors groups at 3.1, compared with 2.5 for all San Diego visitors. About 25 percent of Carlsbad’s visitors traveled in parties of four, and nearly five in 10 were under 45 and traveling with children. On average, the city’s visitors stayed three nights. Nearly 53 percent of them traveled to Carlsbad for pleasure or vacation.Most of Carlsbad’s visitors cited the beach and bay (68 percent) and theme parks (63 percent) as the activities they participated most frequently, followed in third place with water sports with 41 percent. All of these percentages were higher than those of all San Diego visitors.

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2645 S. Melrose DriveVista, CA 92081866.539.0036

The Hyatt place san Diego-Vista/carlsbad is designed to offer round-the-clock service.

“ We are huge believers in well-organized, effective chambers of commerce, that is why we joined the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Doors nowadays are very hard to open, and by joining this chamber, we have found that doors open a lot more regularly, making it a lot easier to get business done. Thanks Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce!”

helping to open doors

Andy Seeley Publisher Getaway San DiegoReaching over 70,000 Tourists and Travelers In San Diego Every Monthwww.planMygetaway.com

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce offers monthly

opportunities for members to connect with like-minded

professionals, network and expand their circles of

influence. We have monthly Sundowners, First Friday

Breakfasts, networking groups and offer workshops to

help our members thrive. Call 760-931-8400 for more

information about joining us.

From this spring, it looks like it’s going to be a very good summer.— Josh Cantor, CEO of California Watersports

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Beach Terrace InnReneir Milan2775 Ocean St.Carlsbad, CA 92008-2241760-729-5951 | 1-800-433-5415www.beachterraceinn.com

Best Western Beach View Lodge3180 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-729-1151 | 1-800-535-5588www.beachviewlodge.com

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & Breakfast Inn142 Chesterfield Ave.Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA 92007760-944-6474www.cardifflodge.com

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort3075 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-434-7020 | 1-800-235-3939www.carlsbadinn.com

➊ Carlsbad Seapointe - A Grand Pacific Resort6400 Surfside LaneCarlsbad, CA 92011760-603-1700 | 1-800-GPR-RENTwww.carlsbadseapointe.com

Carlsbad by the Sea Resort850 Palomar Airport Rd.Carlsbad, CA 92011760-438-7880 | 1-800-266-7880www.carlsbadhotelbythesea.com

Comfort Inn Carlsbad3700 Pio Pico DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008760-720-0808www.comfortinncarlsbad.com

Courtyard by Marriott - Carlsbad5835 Owens Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-431-9399www.Marriott.com/sancs

Days Inn Oceanside1501 Carmelo DriveOceanside, CA 92054760-722-7661 |800-590-0330www.daysinn.com

Ebb Tide Inn / Phillips Properties2645 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-729-5500

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara7210 Blue Herron PlaceCarlsbad, CA 92011760-603-3700www.fourseasons.com/north-sandiego

➋ Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel5805 Armada DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008760-827-3200 | 1-800-Palisadeswww.grandpacificpalisades.com Grand Pacific Resorts5900 Pasteur Court., Ste. 200Carlsbad, CA 92008760-431-8500www.grandpacificresorts.com

HYATT house5010 Avenida EncinasCarlsbad, CA 92008760-929-8200www.hyatthousesandiego carlsbad.com

Hampton Inn Carlsbad/North S an Diego County2229 Palomar Airport RoadCarlsbad, CA 92011760-431-2225www.hamptoninncarlsbad.com

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & SpaOne Ponto RoadCarlsbad, CA 92011760-602-0800www.hiltoncarlsbadoceanfront

.com

➌ Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach6450 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, CA 92011760-476-0800 |1-800-445-8697www.carlsbadbeach.hgi.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad2223 Palomar Airport RoadCarlsbad, CA 92011760-431-2266www.homewoodcarlsbad.com

Hyatt Place Vista2645 S. Melrose DriveVista, CA 92081760-814-8879www.place.hyatt.com

➍ La Costa Resort and Spa2100 Costa Del Mar RoadCarlsbad, CA 92009760-438-9111 | 800-854-5000www.lacosta.com

SUMMERTIME AND THE STAYING IS EASYOne of the great things about being in Carlsbad is that you don't have to travel far to feel like you've arrived at a completely new destination. The area's resorts provide

the perfect quick getaway, and you don't even have to board a plane. Here's a quick hotel guide to use if your Summer plans include a "staycation."

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Motel 6 Carlsbad6117 Paseo Del NorteCarlsbad, CA 92011760-438-1242www.motel6.com

Ocean Inn HotelEncinitas, CA 92024760-436-1988www.oceaninnhotel.com

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa7100 Aviara Resort DriveCarlsbad, CA 92011760-488-1234www.parkaviara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

Quality Inn & Suites Carlsbad State Beach751 Raintree DriveCarlsbad, CA 92011760-931-1185www.qinnsuites.com

Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea751 Macadamia DriveCarlsbad, CA 92011760-438-2285www.ramadacarlsbad.com

Residence Inn by MarriottKelly Herrington2000 Faraday Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-431-9999 | 1-800-331-3131www.marriott.com/sancb

➎ Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa5480 Grand Pacific DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008760-827-2400www.sheratoncarlsbad.com

Tamarack Beach Resort3200 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-729-3500 | 800-334-2199www.tamarackresort.com

TownePlace Suites by Marriott2201 S. Melrose DriveVista CA 92081760-216-6010

West Inn and Suites4970 Avenida EncinasCarlsbad, CA 92008760-448-4500 | 866-431-9378www.westinnandsuites.com

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Over the past four years, the state has substantially disinvested in higher education—in fact, higher education funding is at a 40-year low, tuition has soared to the highest level in state history, and students are grappling with increased com-petition for fewer courses as col-leges and universities cut classes to deal with the more than $1billion in recent cumulative budget cuts.

To put a stop to Sacramento’s debilitating cuts to higher education, on May 1, the heads of the Univer-sity of California, California State University and California Community Colleges spent the day urging state lawmakers and the governor’s office to make higher education a prior-ity as they prepare to put together a new spending plan for 2012-13. Our legislators heard from students; business leaders; and college faculty, staff and administrators about the crippling effects that recent cuts have had not only on our higher education system, but also on the state’s economic health and social well being.

It’s no secret that higher educa-tion, especially California’s com-munity colleges, plays a substantial role in the state’s economic recovery and growth. Simply put, dollars into higher education means dollars back to our local economy.

California community colleges offer programs that train students for careers as radiation protection technicians, biotechnology tech-nicians and hybrid vehicle techni-cians. We train our region’s nurses, accountants, police officers, teach-ers, firefighters and paramedics. Statewide, California’s community colleges award more than 125,000 degrees and certificates a year and prepare 55 percent of California State University and 30 percent of University of California students for

bachelor’s degrees. But even more, we help local students start a career and support themselves and their families by earning a living wage.

Here in North County San Diego, higher student earnings and associ-ated increases in property income from MiraCosta College gradu-ates add about $7.9 million in tax revenue each year and push more than $74.1 million in income into the state economy. And when you look at all the cumulative benefits of having a college degree from MiraCosta College—higher student incomes and increased productivity as our graduates remain active in the regional workforce—combined with the ways in which MiraCosta College promotes regional economic growth through its own operations spend-ing, the annual impact to our region totals more than $498 million.

If the once “Golden State” wants to emerge from this economic slump, retain local businesses that are key to growing our state economy and pro-vide a future for our children, then it must restore funding to higher education. Governor Jerry Brown is promoting a tax on the November ballot. If voters reject his initiative, Governor Brown warns that the UC and CSU systems each would face another $200 million reduction. Community colleges would be cut

another $298 million, forcing many to cut even more course offerings, lay off staff and take on additional borrowing. Even with Governor Brown’s initiative, funding for higher education is still at a level that is unsustainable for future economic growth. That’s why many commu-nity colleges are looking to their local communities for support.

To prepare students for the new jobs of the 21st century, MiraCosta College needs to expand our sci-ence, biotechnology, nursing and technical health-related careers and job training programs. This expan-sion will allow the college to accom-modate more students in high-demand, popular classes that now have long waiting lists. The vision that fuels this plan is centered on the college’s commitment to provide exceptional educational opportuni-ties, sound leadership and prudent fiscal stewardship to the North San Diego County communities we are proud to serve.

In an era where public education is subject to repeated drastic and damaging budget cuts, we must seize any opportunity available to us to ensure access to high qual-ity academic and training programs that prepare our students, active military, and returning veterans with an affordable education and the job training programs they need to prepare for 21st century jobs and careers. To fulfill this commitment, we recently commissioned a pro-fessionally conducted, independent community survey to hear directly from residents about their priorities for the college.

This survey found that Mira-Costa Community College District voters strongly value the educa-tional and job training oppor-tunities that we provide to area residents. In fact, 64 percent of voters would support a potential local education funding measure to improve, repair and upgrade college facilities to increase the istrict’s capacity to better pre-pare students for high quality jobs and transfer to universities, and bolster support services for student-veterans.

Over the coming months, we will continue to solicit input from our community members. Please join the conversation by taking an online survey at http://tinyurl.com/miracostasurvey, or log on to our website at www.miracosta.edu/our-plan to read more.

Should you have any ques-tions, please contact Director of Marketing and Communications Cheryl Broom at 760-795-6612 or cbroom@miracosta.edu.

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carlsbad high school’s Marina Hall (center) with alexis Delchia-ro and Jeff segal of Tri-city Medi-cal center.

• Best Arts ProgramCarlsbad High School — Orchestra ProgramTeacher: Marina Hall

The CHS Orchestra program aims to be more than a class at school – it connects students to music in a personal, meaning-ful, lifelong way. Performing a variety of music (from Mozart to Coldplay) proves to students that music is an integral part of their well-rounded identity. Performing at a variety of venues (from con-certs at the CAC & Carnegie Hall to demonstrations for Preschool & Elementary classes) exposes stu-dents to the broad audiences they have an opportunity to entertain.

The award for the entrepreneur-ial category went to Jefferson elementary’s Jr Business expo.

• Entrepreneurial Program Jefferson Elementary – JR Business ExpoTeachers: Robin Knox, Rae Merritt, Eileen Peer and Norma Rathgaber

The JR Business Expo allows second graders to learn their Social Studies standards of basic economics and mapping skills by “adopting” a business in the Carls-bad community and learning all of the ins and outs of running it, from marketing to mapping it to showcasing it at the Junior Busi-ness Expo. Teams write letters to local businesses to invite partner-ships. The teachers schedule a visit. During the visit, the students receive a tour, ask questions, and get a hands-on work experience. To organize what they learn, groups develop display boards to tell about their partnership-business. The final outcome is a Junior Business Expo, an event that includes a business directory for visitors, groups of student “experts” to discuss their businesses with consumers, and even gifts for the business-partners.

Jill McManigal (center) and Jeffer-son elementary school principal chad Lund receive the oep award for the innovative program.

• Innovative Program Jefferson Elementary — Life-long LeadersLead Teacher: Estella Don-couse, Jill McManigal (parent)

Lifelong Leaders is a year-long leadership program for 5th grad-ers at Jefferson Elementary School. It was developed in partnership with Kids for Peace, a global non-profit founded and headquartered in Carlsbad. Kicking off with a three-part seminar, the project teaches the tenets of leadership and civic responsibility. Using their learned skills with a focus on posi-tive attitudes, the students work

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collaboratively in small groups to design and implement a meaning-ful service-learning project. The student-led projects are addressing school bullying, seniors, hunger, animal care, the environment and world health. Empowered by the knowledge gained from the Life-long Leaders Project, several stu-dents recently traveled to Washing-ton DC to share their message of peace, unity and respect with the U.S. Congress and beyond. The students presented on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, at a Democratic Caucus Meeting, at the U.S. Institute of Peace, to the Kenyan Ambassador and more.

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• Science ProgramEl Camino Creek Elementary — Eco-LutionTeacher: Jodi Greenberger

The ECO-LUTION program, at El Camino Creek engages students primarily due to the fact that the work they are doing is meaningful. At lunchtime, the students act as self-serve recyclers by separating their lunch waste into four separate areas; liquid waste, food to be shared, rot/compost, honest trash and clean/reusable. They no longer just “dump and run.” Each child, from age five to age twelve participates in reducing, reusing or recycling food and mate-rial waste. “Green team” students supervise their peers and/or show them the way by example, they lead teams of younger students on trash patrols throughout the campus, they help sort, bag and bundle our plas-tic bags and bottles and they run the waste and worm compost pro-grams. The students work in teams to decide what to plant in their class-room garden beds, they discuss their planting timelines and they decide on methods for weeding, watering and harvesting. Their ideas are com-municated to their teachers either via Keynote presentation on their iPads or in small groups during garden rotations. The sixth graders collect and sort paper recyclables on Fridays and demonstrate critical thinking and time management skills as they plan their routes and quietest strategies for collecting in working classes.

“We all know that school fund-ing is a big issue that impacts our community, and this event allows the business community to bolster Carlsbad’s teachers and show their support for education,” said Toni Padron, the chamber’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We want to let teach-ers know that we recognize their efforts to go above and beyond to educate their students.”

During the evening, winners and finalists were awarded funds to put toward the programs. The teacher of the year from each Carlsbad school and the overall teacher of the year from the Carlsbad Unified and Encinitas Union school districts also received special recognition.

The event included a reception featuring a display of each nomi-nated program, a multimedia pre-sentation of finalists produced by eMotion Web Video and a gour-met dinner. The evening’s emcee was Alexis DelChiaro, of KUSI’s “Good Morning San Diego.

The program sponsors were Hudson Printing, La Costa Resort and Spa, LEGOLAND California, Life Technologies, MiraCosta Col-lege, NRG Energy Inc., RAM Enter-prises International, SD Trophy, Sylvan Learning Encinitas, Taylor-made Golf, Tri-City Medical Center and Westfield.

sociology instructor Thao Ha with one of her classes, which prepares students to transfer to 4-year universities.

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EDUCATIon nEWS

Moving forward successfully hinges on preparation. This is true whether a child is entering kindergarten, a senior is gradu-ating from Carlsbad High or an adult is proceeding to the next phase of life.

CUSD’s aligned curriculum and shared strategies among sites help make these transitions as smooth as possible for each stu-dent. This spring, kindergarten orientations were held at all nine elementary schools so families could discover the rich learning environment that will nurture their little ones as they embark on the beginning of their educa-tional journey. Next fall, schools will hold welcoming kindergarten rituals to make these new learn-ers feel at home and ready to achieve.

Six years hence, when they enter sixth grade, these children will experience a major transition from elementary to middle school. Here is a look at an internal partnership that helps students wing their way from Aviara Oaks Elementary (AOE) Eagles to Aviara Oaks Middle (AOM) Falcons.

Short Hop; Big LeapWith connected campuses, the

move requires just a short hop, but in reality, it’s a big leap, academically and socially.

AOE Principal Kimberly Huesing explains, “We set the stage for advanced instructional success in fourth grade by grouping students for differentiation based on assess-ments, placing them in appropriate Math groups. Students may have one teacher for Language Arts and another for Math. Our fourth- and fifth-grade teachers rotate for Sci-ence instruction. This block method familiarizes students with moving to different teachers and rooms, as they

will at AOM. It also maximizes learning time. Program bene-fits are reflected in standardized tests and suc-cessful transi-tion to middle school.”

AOM Principal Megan Coelho notes, “We have increased the number of advanced s i x t h - g r a d e math sections to accommo-date the higher learning levels achieved in lower grades.”

Both sites emphasize the District’s char-acter program. Principal Huesing says, “We incor-porate the traits in our school goals, building in a character

package at the elementary level to help equip children with productive problem-solving and conflict reso-lution strategies.” Principal Coelho relates, “I definitely see the results of this character education in our sixth-graders. They make good choices and come to school ready to play safely, be friendly and act cooperatively. They are prepared to learn.”

Set to SoarEach spring, AOM invites fifth-

graders and parents from AOE and the other two “feeder” sites, Pacific Rim and Poinsettia, to orientations. AOM students lead campus tours and speak to the excited but some-times anxious kids about what to expect. Site administrators help par-ents handle the transition by provid-ing information and reassurance.

Middle school is a “big deal” to kids. It offers more independence, with children walking unescorted from class to class, and “perks” such as expanded food choices. It

also can be intimidating, so each fall, student-members of AOM’s Kindness and Respect for Everyone (KARE) Committee look out for sixth-graders, making sure each incoming student has someone to sit with and talk to at lunch.

With these and other student-cen-tered, standards-aligned, achieve-ment-based transition programs in place, it’s no wonder that exiting AOE fifth-graders soar successfully from Eagle to Falcon.

Moving ForwardJune is a month of transitions.

With a brand-new 470-space park-ing lot completed in late May, Carls-bad High will be a beautiful destina-tion for the June 14th graduation ceremonies.

Also, the Carlsbad Unified School District has selected Suzette Lovely as its new District Superintendent (see story below), who will take the helm after I retire on June 30th. I will work closely with the her to ensure

a smooth, successful transition and then I, too, will be moving to the next phase of my life.

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The Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Suzette Lovely to serve as the new District Superintendent. According to CUSD Board President Kelli Moors, Lovely has accepted the position

Lovely will replace Superinten-dent John A. Roach, Ed.D., who is retiring June 30 after serving eight years in that position.

She currently serves as Assis-tant Superintendent, Personnel Services, at Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD), which serves 25,000 students at 34 elementary, middle and high school sites.

CUSD serves 11,000 students at nine elementary, three middle and currently one high school site. Sage Creek High School, now under con-struction, will open in Fall 2013.

“We were gratified by the siz-able number of highly qualified applicants,” Moors stated. “The Board meticulously reviewed each application and met with several excellent candidates. The selection was by no means easy or quick, but after diligent review, all five Board members concur that we

have found the best leader to fulfill the District’s needs; today and into the future.”

Moors says that Lovely’s experi-ence in opening a high school and her proven ability to increase stu-dent achievement, especially at the secondary level, were two decid-ing factors in the Board’s decision. CUSD is implementing a rigorous College and Career Readiness Pro-gram to ensure that all students meet UC and State University entrance requirements, so they will enjoy options to succeed in college, career and life.

CUSD Board Vice President Elisa Williamson notes, “The Board’s most critical responsibility is to select a Superintendent. Working with the Superintendent, the Board sets forth a clear vision for our Dis-trict’s services and program offer-ings to promote student achieve-ment. We look forward to working with Suzette to accomplish ambi-tious goals.”

Dr. Roach says that he plans to work closely with Lovely before he departs. He states, “I am impressed by the deliberate nature of the Superintendent Search Process,

which was conducted by the Board with a great deal of stakeholder input and a high level of integrity and transparency. As we transition to new District leadership, I feel confident that the management team of Assistant Superintendents Torrie Norton, Suzanne O’Connell and Devin Vodicka, Ed.D. will provide a strong foundation for

Suzette.”Dr. Vodicka states, “On behalf

of our leadership team, I welcome Suzette to Carlsbad Unified School District. We look forward to using our collective strengths to achieve our vision of providing a world-class education to each of our K-12 students.”

Suzette Lovely is a 29-year edu-cator with deep roots in Southern California.

Prior to joining PYLUSD as Assistant Superintendent in 2009, she progressed upward through an array of positions at Capist-rano Unified School District from 1983-2009.

She began her career as a class-room teacher, assuming the posi-tion of Assistant Principal in 1988 and Principal in 1990.

In 1998, she was appointed Director of Elementary School Operations; in 2002, she was pro-moted to Chief Personnel Officer and in 2004 to Deputy Superinten-dent, Personnel Services. Between 2007-2009, she served two stints as Acting Superintendent, assist-ing the Board in the recruitment/selection of superintendents and

facilitating the successful opening of a high school.

Lovely will complete her Ed.D. from California State University Ful-lerton in Summer 2012.

She has taught at the univer-sity level, authored three books and several journal articles and presented at national and state conferences. Colleagues describe Lovely as a strong, diplomatic, collaborative leader who models stability, is focused on effective teamwork, is skilled at conflict reso-lution, invests in the professional mentoring of future leaders and, above all, exudes a true passion for education.

Saying that she believes her expertise meshes well with the District’s needs, Lovely states, “I feel genuinely honored to be selected to lead a high-achieving District of this caliber. I call CUSD a ‘destination district’ because it’s a stellar place where people want to come, not leave. I look forward to working with the Board, staff and community to ensure that Carls-bad continues on its path toward excellence.”

— Source: CUSD News relase

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WSJ article stirs heated debate

A popular article published last month in the Wall Street Journal titled “Is now the time to buy your first house?” polar-ized today’s real estate market by accu-rately describing the two major camps on today’s real estate market.

One viewpoint is that of opportunity.Eric Lascelles, Chief Economist for

RBC Global Asset Management, outlines high affordability from lower prices and record low mortgage rates. Lascelles calls today’s real estate market, “the best time in a generation to be a first-time home buyer.”

A. Gary Shilling takes the opposing viewpoint warning of a 20 percent drop in single-family home prices needed to catch up to the historical home price trend identified by Robert Shiller of Yale University. He cites large amounts of unseen inventory that will oversupply the market leading to the continued price correction.

A recent estimate from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services supports Shilling’s take on the market and estimates there is 46 months, almost 4 years, of dis-tressed homes hidden within the national real estate market. S&P includes in the shadow inventory all outstanding proper-ties on which the mortgage payments are 90 or more days delinquent, properties in foreclosure, and properties that are Real estate owned (often decribed as REO). The agency also includes loans that are likely to default, even after a refinance or a modification of loan terms.

But as intriguing as the ‘rent-and-wait’ scenario is, it is quickly becoming the more expensive housing strategy.

The Commerce Department found that current median U.S. rent was $721 per month in the first quarter, up 5.6 percent from year-earlier levels.

The Wall Street Journal reported the rental market “is out of whack” with “supply among rental housing is the tightest in more than a decade as only 8.8 percent of units were vacant in the first quarter” of 2012. With the steep fall in homeownership rates in the U.S., the demand for rental units is the highest in 15 years.

North County San Diego is experienc-ing a tight rental market with landlords securing higher-than-expected rents and multiple rental applications months before the current tenant vacates.

The challenge awaiting a Shilling homebuyer is finding a comparable Carlsbad property to rent and wait out any further downturn. The average $700,000 home would rent today for around $3,500 a month, or a cost of $42,000 a year. A 20 percent decline of today’s $700,000 dollar home would be a loss of around $140,000 in equity. But the cost of waiting roughly 5 years for such the Shilling decline would cost $210,000 in comparable rent. This does account for the 2.5 percent aver-age yearly increase in rent that would see the $700,000 property renting for $3,900 in 5 years.

If the renter decided to buy instead, a 30-year fixed payment on that same $700,000 home with 20 percent down

and good credit would be about $3,500 a month. With deductions for property tax and mortgage interest, the cost would be less than renting.

Today’s home buyer would welcome new distressed property into our local marketplace. Carlsbad and other North County cities are experiencing an inven-tory shortage amidst an upturn in buying activity. Multiple offers, bidding wars and slightly higher prices are being reported regularly.

Current mortgage rates are creating the affordability and demand.

Carlsbad home buyers are securing 30-year fixed mortgage rates as low as 3.75 percent. And although many lack the needed down payment to purchase in today’s market, buyers are turning to VA and FHA government backed mort-gage programs that require little to no down payment.

The most common loan in today’s market is the FHA backed mortgage loan. FHA home loans have flexible guidelines on income levels, credit score and down payment requirements. Home buyers can put as little as 3.5% down, 100 percent of which can be a gift loan from a family member.

Ultimately, the debate of whether to purchase or rent remains highly personal. A black-and-white statement on whether or not to buy a home is not appropriate in today’s marketplace. Today’s homebuyers must explore all options and decide the best route for themselves.

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$30,000 For Successful Short SaleIn May, one of San Diego’s largest mortgage

servicers announced a nationwide program offer-ing up to $30,000 in relocation assistance for short sales.

In an effort to avoid challenges associated with foreclosure including increased cost and damage to property, Bank of America unrolled a pilot program in Florida in 2011 where distressed homeowners were given substantial monies for completion of a successful short sale. Although not every short seller will qualify for the program, the opportu-nity to secure money for successful short sale will incentivize those homeowners that may have just walked away from the home.

The relocation expenses are offered at closing and can range from $2,500 up to $30,000, and the amount offered is determined on a case-by-case basis, with variables such as the value of the home and amount owed factored into the equation.

New Guidelines For Short SalesThe real estate market welcomes new guidelines

set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to expedite the short sale response times from mort-gage servicers such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

Under effect as of June 15, servicers now have 30 days to review and respond to short sale offers or requests with a requirement to issue final response within 60 days.

Short sales are pre-foreclosure homes where the owner owes more than the property is worth.

In a short sale, a lender agrees to accept less than the amount owed and release the lien. Short sale property makes up 51 percent of the avail-able ‘for-sale’ homes in the North County Coastal marketplace.

Buyers often groan when seeing short sales, even avoiding bidding on a short sale, due to the uncer-tainties that exist around time-to-close, approval price and closing costs.

Although skeptical that servicers can deliver on the new Fannie and Freddie timetables, real estate professionals remain hopeful the new guidelines will help correct the lengthy ‘short sale’ process.

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