President

Beau Kramer

Programs

Melinda Lynch, AIFD

Vice-president

Mike Foley

Reservations

Melissa Fitzpatrick

Secretary

Jodi Bloom

Public Relations

Sean Dasmann

Treasurer

Penny Beavers

Newsletter Editor

Jack Hutchinson

Membership : Active

Trena Cadwell

Special Projects

Lauren McIntyre

Membership : New

Andrea Moller

Immediate Past President

Tom Meinhold

Facilities

Chris Bailey

Website Liaison

Colleen Rosenthal

Beau originally started performing Disc Jockey services at events in 1997 to help pay for college. After completing 2 degrees, including an MBA, he pursued his DJ passion full time. Hundreds of weddings and events later, he established himself a professional young DJ who loves getting people to dance. Some say at events that he combines energy and fun with elegance and professionalism. He currently operates his business out of Paso Robles and performs at events up and down the coast.

Mike was born and raised in California. After graduating from San Luis Obispo High, he went to college at Johnson and Wales University receiving a degree in Culinary Arts and later business administration. At age 24 he received his Certified Executive Chef certification and went on to work for many large caterers and hotels. He has been cooking for weddings and special events for over 30 yrs. His business The Cypress Ridge Pavilion has been a member of CCWP since 2001. Michael lives with his wife Becky and 3 sons in Nipomo.

Jodi Bloom owns Bloom "N' Grow Florist, a retail store that is a full service florist as well as carrying an extensive gift line and tuxedo rental. The 3000 square foot store is located in Atascadero and is a "one stop wedding shop". Brides can order their flowers, tuxedos, invitations and photography at the same time! Jodi has 23 years experience in helping brides design the wedding of their dreams and she has a large selection of rental items for weddings available. Jodi and her staff have a commitment to provide great customer service and love unique orders.

Penny Beavers, putting it mildly, is an accomplished harpist. She has had extensive training and has performed with the best, such as Johnny Mathis and Linda Ronstadt, not to mention the George Lucas Star Wars orchestra.

She is the founder of the Central Coast Chapter of the American Harp Society and been on numerous Harp related boards throughout her career.

Penny recently moved to the coast and continues playing for weddings on the Central Coast. She graces our Board of Directors with her cheery smile and gracious spirit. As our Treasurer, she keeps our books in perfect harmony.

Andrea Moller is the co-owner of Down The Aisle, a beautiful bridal salon in the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande.
Down The Aisle has all the apparel needs for the entire wedding party.

As the person responsible for new membership, Andrea looks forward to assisting potential new members through
the process of becoming a part of this amazing organization.

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort has always been a part of my life. As a child, my parents brought me here to play in the pool and run in the lush gardens. As an adult, I found my calling and in 1998, I started working for the resort as a server in the restaurant. I left a couple of years later to pursue my education and in 2004, after getting married and the birth of my son, I returned to Sycamore. Being the Wedding Coordinator and Events Sales Manager for the most beautiful resort on the central coast is a dream come true.

Chris Bailey is the proud owner of Bailey Entertainment. A professional, yet fun, mobile disc jockey service specializing in weddings, school dances, corporate events, parties and décor up-lighting. Chris has 17 years of experience as a disc jockey and master of ceremonies. He loves what he does, takes pride in his business and is very dedicated to his work. So much so, that he does this full time. His immense understanding of people, optimistic outlook and positive disposition help in creating a unique and exciting event. Chris graduated from Arroyo Grande High School and has lived on the Central Coast for most of his life and is centrally located in the Arroyo Grande area.

Melinda earned her BS degree in 1980 from Cal Poly State University in Horticulture with a concentration in Floral Design. She started Festive Designs in 1986 after working in the industry for 6 years. In 2002, she was inducted into AIFD ( American Institute of Floral Designers) which is the highest accreditation a floral designer can receive. She is also a charter member of Central Coast Wedding Professionals. Besides owning and operating her business, she is the Floral Design instructor at Cal Poly. Flowers are Melinda's passion! She feels blessed that she designs flowers for a living and can also pass on her passion through teaching. Life can't get much better than that!
 
Melinda's position on the board is to arrange and organize speakers for our general meetings.

Photography has been a passion in Melissa’s life since she received her first camera at the age of twelve (a polaroid one step!). Photography has changed over the years but Melissa’s passion is still the same… to create beautiful artwork with her camera. Being a person who loves interacting with people, she soon learned her talents were with portrait and wedding photography and has never looked back. Melissa has enjoyed creating beautiful photographic memories for her clients for the past 16 years and loves every minute of it.

A charter member of C.C.W.P., Sean is happily married and has 4 children, and is the owner of AMS Entertainment, he has been in the wedding and event business since 1988 when he graduated from Arroyo Grande High School.

He joined the Board of Directors in 1994 as the Facilities Director. He then went on to be the Vice President from 97-98, and President from 98-2002. He currently serves as the Public Relations Director, and also Chairs C.C.W.P.’s annual Wedding Faire Planning Committee.

In 2000 he helped a group of Santa Barbara businesses, start the Santa Barbara Event Professionals (S.B.E.P.), C.C.W.P.’s sister group, which has also led to the forming of the Colorado Event Professionals (C.E.P.).

Sean loves to network with other business owners, as well as M.C./D.J. Weddings and Special Events. He and his staff of Entertainment Specialist have a full time office in Grover Beach, and are requested at many weddings, schools, and special events up and down the coast.

Most brides never get to see their processional and only hear their vows and toasts once.  Their biggest regret is that they didn't hire a videographer.  No matter what a bride's budget is, the emotions she feels on her wedding day are the same.  Nothing preserves those emotions like video.  My job is taking fleeting moments and immortalizing them.  And that gives me immense satisfaction. I'll be the newsletter editor for the next year, keeping members informed of the goings on of CCWP.  It is a privilege to serve the members of this great group.

Lauren McIntyre moved to the San Luis Obispo area to attend Cal Poly in 1996. After receiving her B.S. in Psychology she took on a series of other sales jobs. There was always something in her heart for the hotel industry, as she worked at the Apple Farm while going through college. Finding her way back to the industry in 2001 as the Sales Manager for the beach front SeaVenture Resort property, she felt like she was back home. In 2006 she was promoted to the Director of Sales and Catering and continues to coordinate weddings, but also wears a lot of other hats for the property, to include marketing, public relations, sales and keeping up on the every changing internet. SeaVenture is a magical property, with a huge 23 mile stretch of beach that runs in front of it, brides and grooms get married with their toes in the sand and receptions in a full ocean view restaurant, with views that just won't quit. Living in Paso Robles now, Lauren feels like she is so fortunate to be able to enjoy the best of both worlds, the beach and vineyards and enjoys guiding her couples in making their special day happen here, in one of the most beautiful spots around.

Colleen's love affair with the camera began at an early age. She photographed her first wedding at 14 and still finds inspiration for life through her camera lenses, and from her brides.

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