CURRENT PROJECTS:

Continuation of traditional OIA Annual Barbecue.  The annual barbecue helps to generate funding for other OIA projects.

Continued support for Oceano Elementary School Crossing Guard.

Support and contributions to the Oceano Depot and the Oceano Community Center.

Assist in finding a new location for the Oceano Library

Increase OIA membership.  We currently have 76 members (January 2006)).

PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION:

Assist in the restoration of the Caboose at the Oceano Depot.  This rare wooden caboose is over 100 years old and is in dire need of exterior paint and wood preservation.  The caboose may be seen in the "Oceano Photos" section.

Assist with improvements for the Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park which is on the Oceano Depot grounds.  The park includes a rose garden, concrete tables and benches, and a dedication plaque.

Assist the Oceano Fire Dept. in the restoration of their 1956 Fire Engine.  This engine served the community for over 40 years as Engine #1, and now needs to be repainted and have some of the chrome replated.  At the present time  there is no protected storage area for the engine and it is exposed to the elements.  Before restoration efforts can begin, a permanent storage area must be found to protect the engine from further damage by the weather. 

Name change of Cienega and Front Street to Pacific Coast Highway.  

PAST PROJECTS:

June, 1971. OIA discussed and explored the possibility of incorporating Oceano.  Although Oceano never attained cityhood, these efforts by the OIA ultimately led to the formation of the Oceano Community Services District.

1974. OIA secured a $63,000 grant to save depot.

1976. Assisted in construction of Bicentennial Park at Hwy 1 & Beach St.

August, 1980. Beginning of annual OIA Barbecues as fund raisers for OIA community projects

September, 1980. OIA proposed the formation of Oceano Community Services District.

April 3, 1981. Oceano Community Services District is established.

February, 1983. OIA opposes vehicle access through the Dunes Preserve, just south of Arroyo Grande Creek.

March, 1984. OIA and Sheriff's Dept sponsored "Bicycle Kid's Day" with registration of bicycles to help prevent theft and aid in their recovery.

March, 1984. OIA opposes dune access through town of Oceano.

June, 1993. OIA Sponsored the Oceano Centennial Celebration at the Memorial Park next to the Oceano Lagoon.  Commemorative license plate brackets were produced by the OIA , announcing Oceano as "The Gateway to the Dunes." 

June, 1996. OIA was the sponsor of Oceano Clean up Days.  This effort was hugely successful and resulted in the removal of many old cars, refrigerators, discarded furniture etc. from vacant lots and alleys in town.

1995. OIA Successfully petitioned the State for a name change from "Pismo Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area" to "Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area."

May, 2005.  The OIA Website is officially "on line' at www.oceanoca.org

August, 2005.  Renewed and updated OIA non-profit status.

October, 2005.  The OIA donated $1,000 to the new Oceano Library, which had their Grand Opening at 1551 17th Street in Oceano (near Oceano Elementary School).  This important community event was hosted by Altrusa (de Cinco Ciudades) and Kiwanis of Oceano.