get involved

We have many fantastic opportunities for you to get involved. All of the work we do directly benefits the community of Pacific Beach including our neighbors, businesses and guests. To contact any of these committees please click the contact link and select the appropriate committee or representative you wish to reach. Thank you for your support!

Volunteer Opportunities – Click to learn more about how you can get involved.

Events
Special Committees
Communications
Safe & Beautiful
Membership
Rose Creek Cottage
Representatives and Liaisons
Community Advisory (CAC)
PB Planning Group
Discover PB (BID)
Schools
MB Park and PB/MB Rec Council
Bird Rock Community Council
Standing Committees
Financial
Governance
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Waiver

PB Town Council Events

Event Description Contact
Sundowners   Monthly PBTC member, community and business mixer   Alan Harris
Dine Out   Monthly dinner out on the town   Greg Daunoras
Jean Jenerette
Wine Tasting   Fundraiser for PBTC and community beneficiary   Nini Balistrieri
PB Day at the Fair   PB public awareness at annual San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, CA   Michael McQuary
P.A.E.S.A.N.   Police & Emergency Services Appreciation Night – PAESAN   Safe & Beautiful
Installation Dinner   Board swearing-in ceremony, special awards and with dignitaries.   Cathie Jolley

Special Committees

Committee Communications – Susan Lowary, Chair | contact
Mission

Public relations, website, newsletter, engaging partnerships including:

  • General Meeting: Develops speaker list, agenda with President
  • Annual Forum: Develops and moderates annual Forum Annual Meeting: Presenting last year’s successes and next year’s plan
  • Internet Based Media: Website, Facebook, Twitter
  • Media Relations: Communicating PBTC events and issues with media
  • Print: Newsletter, Flyers and announcements
Meetings First Tuesday of the month, Zanzibar – 976 Garnet Ave. 9:30 am – (map)
Volunteers Needed We especially need media-savvy, public relations, social marketing, writers and editors and anyone wanting to help spread the word about the Town Council and our members.
Committee Safe & Beautiful – Jerry Hall, Chaircontact
Mission Public safety, cleaning and beautification, recognition and beach and bay issues.
Sub-Committees include:

  • CLEAN PB Saturday – First Saturday of the month cleanup – See Calendar – Contact Greg Daunoras, Chair
  • Graffiti Paint-Out – Annual graffiti remediation day serving entire community (Need a chair)
  • Police and Emergency Services Appreciation Night (PAESAN) – [pronounced pie-zon] – (Need a chair) - Appreciation dinner in conjunction with the Mission Bay Rotary, O.M.B.A.C. and PB Woman’s Club to honor the men and women in our police, fire-rescue and parks and recreation services.
  • Starfish Awards – Annual honoring of residential architectural design and best xeriscape design – Eve Anderson, Chair
Meetings Last Thursday of month at 6:30-8pm at the Knox Chapel behind PB Presbyterian Church on Garnet Ave. at Jewell St. (map)
Volunteers Needed

You can join our committee and help in the planning and coordination of events, cleanups, art projects and safety concerns.

We are specifically looking for people interested in crime and safety as well as beautification efforts such as cleanups and art projects. Thousands of people will enjoy the results of your work every day!

Committee Membership – Michael McQuary, Chaircontact
Mission

Residential, Business and property owner members and relationships

Sub-committees include:

  • Art Walk and Membership drive – Contact Grant W.
  • Dineout - Monthly dinner out on the town – Contact Greg D.
  • Sundowner - Monthly PBTC and local business mixer – Contact Alan H.
Meetings TBD
Volunteers Needed We need help promoting the benefits of giving back to our community by joining and supporting the work of the Town Council.
Committee Rose Creek Cottage – Adam Meyer, Chaircontact
Mission Oversight of social enterprise business which is an intimate meeting and special-occasion – such as weddings and receptions – venue owned by the PB Town Council and managed by an independent operator.
Meetings Committee meets the last Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm at the Rose Creek Cottage.- (map)
Volunteers Needed Wedding and event planners, business, marketing, social media, grant writers, handy-persons,

Standing Committees

Committee Financial Review – Lou Cumming, Chair (Interim)contact
Mission Oversee financial operations, budgeting, grants, audit committee and other fiscal issues.
Meetings Meets on an as-needed basis
Volunteers Needed Bookkeeper, accountant, CPA, tax specialists, legal advisor
Committee Governance Committee – Ed Reay, Chaircontact
Mission Review and ensure compliance with PBTC standards, ethics, rules and policies
Meetings
TBD
Volunteers Needed Legal, HR, Information Technology

Special Representatives and Liaison Appointments

Group Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Mission Special events and alcohol license review and recommendations.
Liaisons Primary: Cathie Jolley, Secondary: Richard Kiser., Alternate: Joe W. – contact
Meetings Attended Monthly meeting held at Discover PB office (map) on the 3rd Tuesday at 6pm.
Group Pacific Beach Planning Group
Mission Attend meetings and report to PBTC Board and membership
Liaisons Primary: Rick Pyle, Secondary: Michael Licari – contact
Meetings Attended Monthly meeting held at Pacific Beach Earl & Birdie Taylor Library (map) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Group Discover Pacific Beach
Mission Attend board meetings and report to PBTC Board and membership
Liaisons Primary: Grant Williams, Alternate: Nini Balistrieri – contact
Meetings Attended Monthly meeting held at Pacific Beach Earl & Birdie Taylor Library (map) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Group Pacific Beach Schools
Mission Attend various parent group, school cluster and board meetings and report to PBTC Board and membership
Liaisons Primary: Cathie Jolley, Secondary: Nini Balistrieri – contact
Meetings Attended Monthly meeting held at Pacific Beach Earl & Birdie Taylor Library (map) on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Group Mission Bay Park and
PB/Mission Beach Recreation Council
Mission Represent the Town Council in meetings concerning Mission Bay Park and the Pacific Beach Recreation Center
Liaisons Primary: Rick Pyle, Secondary: Barbara Williams – contact
Meetings Attended The Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at various locations. Click for Mission Bay Park Committee Agenda & Minutes
Group Bird Rock Community Council
Mission Represent the Town Council to our neighboring community of Bird Rock, La Jolla
Liaison Primary: Richard Kiser – contact
Meetings Attended First Tuesday of the month, location varies, See: BirdRock.org
Responsibility Volunteer Coordination
Mission Engage Town Council volunteers for our events and committees as well as other community events.
Appointees Primary: Cathie Jolley, Secondary: Karl Jadtke, Alternate: Adam Meyer – contact
Meetings Attended Meet with various Town Council and community groups as needed.

Volunteer and Guardian Waiver

[Note: All volunteers under 18 years old must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Click here to download the waiver.]

If you have updates for this page please contact the appropriate contact person for the group or event or, contact us here.

Definitions:

  • Primary & Secondary = Key Representatives, both attend all meetings
  • Alternate: Fill-in When Requested by Primary Seat