I tried calling some of my friends and old customers in Southern California and I was only able to catch one individual. This conflagration is going to go down as the worst fire in California for property damage in all likely hood and with the death toll expected to climb one can only hope we don’t lose any members . I imagine we will hear of entire homes being lost , but if you are a member and doing okay it would be great to hear from you. Do pass on any news you have with other Club members since California has a strong membership with VOA. Having been hit by a tornado in April of last year I can somewhat understand the distress and pain some of you may go through, but my wife and I are doing well, the house is all back together and it was not as severe as the devastation we are seeing on TV and Social Media. Please take care, stay safe , and I know many of us are sincerely concerned with the displacement this fiery storm is causing.

A concerned member,

Bill Pemberton