September Newsletter





September is a banner month in the park. 

This month we will be hosting our annual Beach Plum Festival (September 11) and the Barrier Island Classic Pro, an adult surf competition on September 16 (No wave day is September 17). 

The next general meeting is right around the corner on October 15. We will be electing a new board, all positions are open for 2017. See more information below. 

                                                             
                                                            See you around the park! 
 
- Friends of Island Beach State Park 
Beach Plum Festival 

The Beach Plum Festival is set to be a GREAT event:

- 68 Artisans

- 4 Food Vendors 

- 21 Non profits 


 

Come out and join the celebration.


September 11, 2016, 
OBA 1
Rain or Shine

Volunteers needed! C ontact Patricia @  732-841-7527 
Barrier Island Classic 
Join a new tradition of surfing on the Jersey shore

The BIC PRO contest is scheduled for Friday, September 16. The contest is open men and women, 18 years +, longboard, shortboard and all skill levels welcome.
Event and registration info available here

Volunteers are needed for the contest. Email [email protected]

"The best surfer is the one having the most fun" - Duke Kahanamoku
General meeting & Board Elections 

Thanks for all of your support throughout the year. FOIBSP will have its annual election for the 2017 board at the next General meeting. 

General Meeting
October 15, 10am
Forked River Interpretive Center
Lunch will be provided, please bring a dessert to share

All board positions are open: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Membership Chair, and Treasurer. 

We need new board members to keep the organization active and fun! 

Please respond to this email if you can volunteer part-time for a 12 month term to help the park. The rewards are tremendous.

OBA1 Camera  is LIVE

The OBA 1 Camera is now live on our website. You can now get a view of the park from anywhere you like: 


Check out the view from the top of OBA 1!

Renew your membership in the Friends of Island Beach State Park today!

Help us to continue our work of enhancing interpretive, educational, recreational and research programs and events at Island Beach State Park. Last year we contributed approximately $81,000 for various park equipment and programs. Your membership provides the foundation for our work in supporting the park.

Click here to renew or join
visit our website at 
http://friendsofislandbeach.org 

Contact:
Friends of Island Beach State Park
PO Box 406, Seaside Park, NJ 08752