 We're kickstarting the year with some exciting news! Right on the heels of our successful summer of 2012 and our year-end celebration, we're pleased to announce three big initiatives for Masonboro.Org:
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MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEERS
Who
do you know that loves Masonboro Island? Who grew up surfing, fishing,
exploring or camping on the largest barrier island on the east coast? This
year, we're looking for volunteers to help with our third annual
benefit in the spring, the Independence Day clean-up, promotions,
membership, and volunteer coordinators. If you can help in 2013, please CLICK HERE.
BENEFIT FOR MASONBORO.ORG
We
are planning our third annual benefit for MSB.ORG! Last year, we
raised over $2500 at the benefit and silent auction. We'll keep you
posted on the date, event location, exciting auction items and info on
live music! Join us on facebook next week for breaking news!
PROTECTING THE TRADITION OF MASONBORO ISLAND
We're launching a photo contest on March 15, 2013. We are looking for photos that reflect the tradition of Masonboro Island.
We'd love to see what the island means to you through your photographs.
We'll accept up to three different digital or physical images from each
photographer. Start gathering your Masonboro memories and CLICK HERE
to start the process! Semi-Finalists will be announced in April and
finalists will be announced in May. The winner will be announced at the
Benefit & Silent Auction in May.
LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
The
Masonboro Island local advisory committee - including Masonboro.Org
members Neal Andrew and Haywood Newkirk - met this week with the
Coastal Reserve. The meeting included a presentation on monitoring water
quality on Masonboro, as well as discussions on bird, terrapin and fox
monitoring. It was noted that the rules for governing the island are due
for renewal in 2014. Plus, preliminary plans for handling the Fourth
of July holiday festivities on the island were offered. The meeting garnered the lead story that evening in the local news. CLICK HERE to view the video.