F.O.R. San
Bernard Activity Update
July 2007 Summary
of News, Accomplishments and Events
July 5 Members of
F.O.R.set up for the Friends of the
River booth and display at the Coastal
Expo area of the Fishing Fiesta in
Freeport.
July 6-8 Members of F.O.R. manned
booth at Coastal Expo distributing
F.O.R. Literature, river mouth and
watershed information (provided by Houston
Galveston Area Council).
July 7 Breakfast on the Bernard. 80 +
in attendance. The featured couple for July was
Charlie and Jerrie Grantham.
July 9 F.O.R.'s Fourth of July Boat
Parade was cancelled, due to flooded conditions.
Members attended a dinner of hot dogs and all
the trimmings, held on the grounds at 2
J's Cafe and Marina, followed by a
fireworks display, courtesy River's End
Volunteer Fire Department.
July 11 Mouth Committee members attended the
Brazoria County Shoreline Restoration Task Force
meeting. C.E.P.R.A. grant requests for
the county were discussed.
July 10 Board of Directors meeting. The Board
voted unanimously in favor of pursuing more
information regarding the Lion's Club donation
of the community center, by conferring with
legal council. Flood study, River Raiser,
Dock Hop discussions.
July 16 Board members met with F.O.R. attorney,
Lynnn Klement, to discuss legalities concerning Lion's
Club Community Center. Lynn agreed to draft
the lease agreement.
July 27 Unscheduled Board meeting called
to discuss legalities, concerning the possible
acquisition of the Lion's Club Community
Center. Discussions on lease agreement,
building rental fees and River Raiser
raffle items.
July 28 The San Bernard River was the subject of
both a photo and an article included in a
special edition of The Facts -"My
Place", a story written by Jan Edwards,
F.O.R. San Bernard's Press Representative.
The section also included a photo taken by
F.O.R. Member, Rachel Graham.
Accounting:
Nancy Kanter
Board Member/Treasurer
July- F.O.R. San Bernard currently
has $19,815 deposited in Lone Star Bank.
July Donations:
4th of July Parade Sponsors
Kelly & Janet Nix
Contact: nancy@sanbernardriver.com
Friends Of the River thanks you
for your donations, contributions and continued
support.
F.O.R. San Bernard
Committees
Any organization is only as strong as the
resolve of it's members and supporters.
If you'd like to join us in helping the San
Bernard River, there are many options available
to individuals and companies. Whether it's time,
expertise or something else you can offer, we
need your contribution.
If you are interested in chairing a committee,
or would like to join or volunteer on a
committee, please contact any Board Member, or
Committee Chairman.
River Raiser
C.Kay Milsap/2007 Chairwoman
Sunday October 28, 2007
12 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall
Brazoria
Volunteers needed
Auction items needed
CLICK HERE
Contact
riverraiser@sanbernardriver.com
Clean Team:
David Pope
Contact: cleanteam@sanbernardriver.com
Environmental:
Fred Kanter
Environmental Team Mission Statement: Ensure a
safe clean river for recreational use, safe both
for human and animal life.
Committee members include: Chairman Fred Kanter,
Suzie Alford, Bruce Barner, Barbara Fritilla,
Brian Meaghar, Elizabeth Moore, Vanessa Taylor,
Al Roco, and Colleen Robertson.
Contact:environmental@sanbernardriver.com
Logo Promotions:
Connie Webb
All F.O.R. Logo© merchandise is on
display at these locations- 2J's, Dido's,
Quality Power -as well as on the website.
Order forms and photos can be found on the
website.
Ideas and suggestions always appreciated. And
volunteers welcomed with enthusiasm!
http://www.sanbernardriver.com/merchandise/index.htm
Contact: connie@sanbernardrivercom
River Mouth:
Roy Edwards
In charge of booth set up at Coastal
Expo/Fishing Fiesta.
Attended Brazoria County Shoreline
Restoration Task Force meeting where
C.E.P.R.A. funding was updated.
Contact:
mouth@sanbernardriver.com
Nominating:
Keith Hardwicke
This committee will be ongoing, working to
present a qualified slate of nominees, for
future F.O.R. Board of Directors.
Deadline for nominations August 28. Public
meeting and election of five new F.O.R.
Board of Director members will be September
8th 7:00 p.m.at Dido's Restaurant.
Monitor www.sanbernardriver.com for more
information.
Contact:nominate@sanbernardriver.com
Parade:
Vanessa Taylor
F.O.R. San Bernard's 4th of July
Celebration dinner was held at 2J's Cafe and
Marina. Co-Chairs for this event were Jana
Gardner and Mark Manley. Attendance was 100+.
The day was enjoyed by all, in spite of the
cancellation of the parade, due to flooded river
conditions. First place winner in the Design
the Shirt contest was Cori Higgins, from
Sweeny Junior High. Parade shirts printed by
X-pressions Tshirts and More.
contact:parade@sanbernardriver.com
Adopt A Highway
F.M.2918
Work days to be announced.
Contact
pat@sanbernardriver.com
Website
/Historian:
Darrell Powell
In July, 17,493 distinct visits were made to the
website! A new record !
Visits in 2006-106,985
Visits in 2007- January 9,891; February 8,551;
March 10,441; April 10,824; May 13,827 -June
15,618- July 17,493 YTD -86,645
7 new members/see all weekly web stats
http://www.sanbernardriver.com
Website advertising is available, please
contact:webmaster@sanbernardriver.com or
nancy@sanbernardriver.com for more information.
Proceeds from web advertising help to support
your website !
Website Front Page
Articles in July:
Jul 30: 1st Saturday
Breakfast on the Bernard August 4th with Joyce
and David Hooker, Jul 27: Part 2 - What to do if
you are bitten,
Jul 25: Snake bites, Jul 23: Northern Parula,
Jul 20: The Pot of Gold at the End of the
Rainbow, Jul 18: Carry A. Nation, The Facts,
Brazoria County and the San Bernard River Part
2, Jul 16: Carry A. Nation, The Facts, Brazoria
County and the San Bernard River, Jul 13: The
Expo Experience - a Coastal Collaboration, Jul
11: F.O.R.'s July 4th Celebration on the San
Bernard River, Jul 09: Port of Freeport - the
Support of the San Bernard River is Clear!, Jul
06: High Water Cancels Boat Parade, Jul 04: 1st
Saturday Breakfast on the Bernard with Charlie
and Jerrie Grantham, Jul 02: Summer is Starting
to Sizzle on the San Bernard Specially 7-7-07
Lucky You!
F.O.R. San Bernard Discussion Forum:
Tim and Rita Ellerd
The forum is a discussion site enjoyed by all.
Donated and maintained by Tim and Rita Ellerd.
The forum is a great way to stay abreast of the
latest happenings on the river, and with each
other! If you have not registered, please do
so, and join in the fun!
In The News:
Jan Edwards
Board Member/ P.R.
During the month of July, Two press releases
were issued. Eleven articles and one special
section feature were published about the river
or F.O.R. in The Facts and
Brazoria County News.
Jul 28: Money could go toward beach
renourishment, Jul 28: My Place, Jul 13: Lack of
parade didn't dampen celebration, Jul 12: Boat
parade cancelled, Jul 07: Group cancels boat
parade, Jul 07: Heavy rain exacerbates flooding
problems, Jul 07: Boat Parade Canceled; Other
events will go on, Jul 05: FOR plans post-4th
boat parade this Saturday, Jul 04: Boat parade,
fireworks set for Saturday, Jul 03: 4th
forecast: Fireworks or waterworks?, Jul 01: Dr.
No says yes to local requests, Jul 01: San
Bernard study might conflict with effort
On June29th, Jan Edwards (as the Singing River)
posted a synopsis of the San Bernard River
Mouths woes on the Smithsonian website
(www.smithsonian.com) under Reader Sound Off
(their discussion page) in the Science section
and also e-mailed a letter to the editor
requesting they write a story about the San
Bernard River Mouth. To date there have been 920
views of the Smithsonian blog.
One of F.O.R.'s primary functions is to educate
the public regarding the issues concerning the
San Bernard River and it's communities. Contact
Pat Webb pat@sanbernardriver.com to schedule a
Guest Speaker for your group or special event.
Would you like to submit something for the
weekly updates for the web?
F.O.R. San Bernard would like to hear from you !
Email webmaster@sanbernardriver.com for more
information
Visit the Friends Of the River website
CLICK HERE
F.O.R. San
Bernard P.O.Box 93 Brazoria.Tx. 77422
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