I was asked by my friend and past client Denise Stevens, to be a guest speaker at the Santa Barbara Newcomer’s Club, Girls Night Out Event. The evening was hosted at a gorgeous house in Hope Ranch overlooking the ocean and open fields for the horses.
Denise is a board member for this group that welcomes newcomers to the Santa Barbara and provides them with many activities and events aimed at introducing our newest community members into the local scene. Taking place just a day after Earth Day, the topics that I was asked to share fit right in…the green home niche and sustainability.
DeAnn Bauer, my business partner, and I touched on the various boards and volunteer opportunities that we participate and shared ways for the Newcomer’s to join. We also educated the group about the many features in their own homes that they have control over and how they can reduce their carbon footprint. It was suggested to the hostess that she can change out regular light bulbs, to LED’s or CFL’s and we discussed the online options to order bulbs that work on dimmer switches. We also discussed radon, indoor air quality, mold, allergies and what we can all do to live in a healthier environment.
We welcome all of the Santa Barbara Newcomer’s to our wonderful community and encourage them to participate in the many volunteer opportunities here. Being born and raised in Santa Barbara, it was wonderful to hear all of the stories from this group of involved women who are new to town. If any of you need assistance finding a house to purchase, please give me a call and welcome to Santa Barbara.
