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Member News September 2009
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Welcome!
Welcome to the September edition of the Ocean Institute’s Member News.
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Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle - September Early Bird Deadline is September 16th
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Ocean Institute President, Dan Stetson, with a winner from first Early Bird Drawing.
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Enter Today for more chances to win!
We are excited to announce that we've added an additional chance to win a beautiful Toyota Prius! Those who buy two or more tickets for the 2009 raffle by September 16th will be eligible to win this exciting new prize brought to us from our friends at Capistrano Toyota.
September Early Bird Prizes:
First Prize: $10,000
Prizes 2 - 31 (30 prizes): $500 South Coast Plaza certificate (shopping, performing arts, hotel) or $400
Prizes 32 - 81 (50 prizes): Anaheim Hilton plus Dining
Prizes 82 - 100 (19 prizes): $100 Quiksilver/Roxy Gift Certificates
Multiple Ticket -- September Early Bird Prizes:
(for those who buy 2 or more tickets for the 2009 raffle by September 16th)
First Prize: JUST ADDED! Toyota Prius or cash prize of $15,000
2nd - 6th Prize: $1,000 South Coast Plaza
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JUST ADDED!
September's Multi-Ticket Early Bird Drawing
Enter by September 16th
First Prize: Toyota Prius or $15,000
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certificate or $750
Prize 7 & 8: Xi Computer
Remember, these are just prizes for our September Early Bird drawing. Hundreds of other prizes will be raffled off during the Grand Prize Drawing. The September Early Bird prizes are eligible only for those who purchase by September 16th.
Call (949) 542-3600 or click here for more information on prizes, dates, and much more!
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 25th Annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
Sept. 12 – 13, 2009 (Sunset parade Sept. 11)
Space is still available on Sunday's Cannon Battle sail and Friday's Sunset Parade Sail. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
It's Your Money
Series begins September 24th
 The Ocean Institute is pleased to offer a free series of financial workshops moderated by private fiduciary, Peter C. Kote, recipient of the national Distinguished Financial Planner award from the Financial Planning Association in 2008. The goal is to educate attendees on ways to plan for their financial future and how to find competent professionals who have your best interests in mind. Workshops are held at the Ocean Institute on Thursdays from 9:30am - 11:00am, September 24th through November 12th, 2009.
Dates Topics / Speakers
September 24 Introduction/Quiz - Peter Kote
October 1 Annuities & Mutual Funds - Peter Kote
October 8 Financial Planning, Part I - Mark Wilson
October 15 Financial Planning, Part II - Mark Wilson
October 22 Long Term Care - Carole Ann Burr
October 29 Equity Investing - William Cuthbertson
November 5 Fixed Income Investing - Scott Walker
November 12 Investment Rules & Stock Market Contest - Peter Kote & David Duttenhof
To register, please email Penny Mangione at pmangione@ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274 x 111.
Wyland Foundation's Endless Summer Beach Party & Fundraiser
Saturay, October 3 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Fun for the whole family: Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, live music, scavenger hunt for prizes, dunk tank, live & silent auction, paint with Wyland (yes, adults can paint too!)
 Get your tickets now:
800-WYLAND-0 or email jennifer.martin@
wylanddesigns.com.
Adults: $75 each
Kids 12 & under: FREE
100% of proceeds to benefit the 501(c)3 non-profit Wyland Foundation.
Purchase an entry for the Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle and get $25 in Wyland event raffle tickets.
Laurena G. Chambers Gallery
The Laurena G. Chambers Gallery offers a variety of distinctive products including books, puzzles, wind chimes, jewelry, home decor, apparel and more! With new arrivals weekly, you're sure to find that perfect gift! As an Ocean Institute Member, you receive 10% off your entire purchase. The gift shop is open daily from 9am to 5pm.
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Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta
 September 10th - 13th
This premier event, sponsored by the Dana Point Yacht Club, will benefit the Ocean Institute.
The Regatta includes:
- Marine Corps Twilight Fishing Tournament
- Sponsors and VIP reception/dinner held at the Ocean Institute
- Racing for PHRF
- 2009 Audi Cup J24 Regatta
- Non-spinnaker and junior sabot classes
- Gala dinner and auction at the Dana Point Yacht Club
For more details, visit www.dpyc.org.
 Aquarist's Corner
Rainbow Scorpionfish
The scorpionfish family is particularly well-represented off the Orange County coast. Most residents are familiar with the California Scorpionfish as it is common to our local fisheries. California Scorpionfish (Scorpaena guttata) have long been a mainstay in our collection at the Ocean Institute. Recently, we have introduced a less robust member of the scorpionfish family. The Rainbow Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes xyris) is a smaller variety of its more commonly seen cousin.
This species may be found from southern California to the Galapagos; however, it is considered uncommon in our temperate waters. Like all scorpionfishes, the Rainbow Scorpionfish is well-known for it's venomous spines that are capable of inflicting serious or even fatal wounds. They are ambush predators of fishes and crustaceans, using cryptic coloration to sit motionless until prey blunders into range. This attempt to be fairly cryptic at night is overshadowed during the day by its flashy colors that make it more obvious to potential predators.
 Found in cracks, crevices, other recesses on rocky reefs, and under ledge overhangs makes our specimen a peculiar one to watch. From a variety of rocks, pipe, and other tank inhabitants, our Rainbow Scorpionfish spends the day nestling next to whatever it can find that will have its company and, occasionally, that means hanging upside-down in comfort.
Read more about the specimens you can find at the Ocean Institute in the Aquarist Blog.
2nd Annual Surfscience Teen Conference
October 17th
 Join the Ocean Institute for this exciting event exclusively for teens! It's open to 8th to 12th grade students with an interest in surf, ocean science, conservation and general ocean appreciation.
What's Cool:
- Meet Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers.
- See equipment used for research including a water sampling jet ski, a beach monitoring ATV, and more!
- Get wet and help conduct ocean currents experiments at Imperial Beach.
- Enjoy great food and prizes.
- Registration fee includes lunch, bus trip, plus cool schwag.
- Just $15/teen. Space is limited, sign up today!
Facility Rentals
Host your next event at the Ocean Institute while enjoying the splendor of Dana Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. We offer a variety of facilities that can accommodate wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, as well as corporate events, birthdays, and anniversary parties. We can also provide you with a list of high-quality caterers and vendors. Click here to learn more.
 To book your event contact:
Renee Strong
Director of On-Site Events (949) 496-2274 x 328 rstrong@ocean-institute.org.
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