Special Notice: Somebody lost keys during the Aloha Garden planting at Northside Park on April 19th. Please contact the 125th St. Recreation Office. Register Now: Surfrider Weekend - 8th Annual Longboard Challenge 2008 - info here. Order OCSF T-shirts, hats and more at our new merchandising site.

Ocean City Chapter-Surfrider Foundation adds its support to the Eastern Surfing  Association/DelMarVa District for clean beaches. The 'Please Leave Only Your Footprints' mantra joins all local ESA competitions for the 2008 season with beach clean ups, banners and giveaways to further surfing's environmental concerns. Pictured (l-r): Shelly Dawson (OC-SRF), Chris Vaxmonsky (ESA), Terry Steimer (

t. Patrick's Day Parade - March 15, 2008

Ocean City Chapter-Surfrider Foundation Receives Donation

The fight to Save Trestles continues.  Last month, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) voted to deny an application for the proposed Foothill-South toll road. The CCC overwhelmingly concluded the toll road is not compliant with several provisions of California coastal law. Thousands of Save Trestles supporters attended the meeting—making it a record setting hearing, and a watershed moment for the environmental movement. However, the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) has filed an appeal with the Secretary of Commerce requesting the CCC decision be overruled. The appeal process includes an opportunity for the public to request a local hearing in order for the Secretary to hear concerns of California residents.  Please help us contact the Secretary of Commerce and ask him to grant a public hearing. More information here.

Feb 2, 2008 Surfrider Foundation, O.C. Beach Patrol and
Jr. Red Cross Club-Decatur Lifesaver's Dune Clean-up

Read more about the Clean-Up.

The Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and affiliated “O.C. Legends” would like to donate this hard cover book, Cabo & Coral Go Surfing, to your library. Though primarily concerned with surf zone environmental health, the Surfrider Foundation strives to garnish and maintain accessible beaches for all to enjoy. [Cabo & Coral Go Surfing Hardcover Book Donation, $25 plus $5 s/h.]

The popularity of surfing has increased exponentially in the last few years. As our numbers continue to grow, our beaches and waves will become even more crowded. Unfortunately, over-crowding often brings out the “less than desirable” in some. We hope this book will be one of the first steps in perpetuating the “spirit of aloha” that should be equated with our sport. On behalf of the OC Surfriders and OC Legends, I am pleased to extend this offering of “ALOHA” to your young readers. MAHALO, Sheldon “SHELLY” Dawson   OC-SRF ocmdsurfrider@yahoo.com, lgbrdr@yahoo.com 410-713-2206   November 2007

(L) Thanking Jim Long for his support and presenting Tiki made by Shelly. (R) The Grand Drawing of the 2007 Seacrets Limited Edition Surfboard.	The gentleman from Lewes, DE, who walked off with the the board after bidding $800 in the auction.
The winner, Jim Thompson of PA
Aloha everyone, Terry has taken HIS program and HIS Seacrets raffle to reach milestone goals in providing positive action for the preservation and protection of Ocean City's beaches. For this we should all be proud of the constant and tireless efforts put forth by him. There's a saying that is attributed to Margeret Mead, "Never doubt what a handful of dedicated people can do to change the world... for they are the only ones that do." WELL DONE, Terry!!! Mahalo nui loa, OC Surfrider

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