Introductions: Attendees each introduced
themselves; four Surfrider national board members were present as
well as Jim Moriarty, Executive Director, and Lia Colabello, International
Coordinator, from the national staff.
Business:
Kaisers/Bowls Access/Parking Problems: The DLNR
Boating Division is planning on charging for parking at most of
the current free parking areas; only parking at the 130 spots at
the Heliport area will remain free; the other 917 stalls will be
in paid parking areas. The SR executive Board will draft a
letter to the DLNR recommending that the current free parking be
continued.
Intern Introductions: Scott introduced the
three interns, Ethan Chang (beach cleanups) and Dee Nguyen and Michael
Gray (membership drive).
International Surfing Day: June 21 at Tennis
Courts at Ala Moana Park at 5:30PM.
Barefoot Wine June 30 Cleanup/Party: A cleanup
at Magic Island from 2:30 to 4:30PM followed (5;30 to 8:30PM) by
a party at the Brew Moon.
Northwest Hawaiian Islands Research: Matt Dunlap
briefed attendees on the need to continue NOAA research in spite
of the Kahea arguments to do otherwise.
Spirit Sessions: Marvin summarized the successful
Spirit Session program in how it has been a positive experience
for the girls who are in correctional programs run by the courts.
Wincubic (Aloha Street) partnership: Marvin and
Scott discussed Wincubic’s promotion, generous donation, and
involving their members in our beach clean-ups.
NOAA and CSO meeting: Envisioning the Future of
Coastal Management: Stuart summarized what he learned from this
meeting.
Rockabilly Party Fundraiser: Kory and Tim
summarized the party from which we received around $600 to $700.
Surfrider Board of Directors Meeting at Waimea Falls Park June 23.
Scott and Marvin will present a briefing on the need for a regional
coordinator for the Hawaiian Chapters (Oahu, Kauai and Maui).
Ocean Friendly Gardens (new Surfrider program):
Jim Moriarty briefed us on how this program can help reduce run-off
Roz Savage Pacific paddle: Discussion on Roz’s solo
paddle of the Pacific, and possible Surfrider sponsorship.
Jim to follow up with this.
Next meeting: July 17; Randy Rarick will be the
guest speaker
Meeting Adjourned at 8:55PM.
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