tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61576041166745527942024-03-13T06:29:28.161-04:00masonboro.orgPROTECT PUBLIC ACCESS. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE USE. PRESERVE THE TRADITION. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157604116674552794.post-6770229610833497642014-04-07T18:04:00.002-04:002014-04-08T08:36:10.530-04:00MASONBORO ISLAND EXPLORERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32ioccEha9HV7692FwIYy3zphM03OKSZM2vcJZJt9-0Q_98Z2NX94fugosC4rioxdXk44Np87IwCGnKZ1T56bjon-XZp9KTWq-1jktfWvraRxQw4VglmFrFKX-1q4dqPtlPlxvXz-KiNz/s1600/ilx001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wilmington, N.C. – Young students are exploring and learning about the state’s barrier islands through a hands-on educational program supported by volunteers, a local nonprofit, the state, and the generosity of local businesses. <br /><br />Nonprofit Masonboro.org president Richard Johnson announced expansion of the Masonboro Island Explorer program, designed to mentor and develop future stewards of the Carolina coast, in partnership with North Carolina Coastal Reserve. <br /><br />Beginning April 22 and continuing through May, fifth-graders from Gregory and Sunset Elementary schools in New Hanover County, will have the opportunity to explore and learn. <br /><br />Lori Davis, educational coordinator for the Reserve said, “We are pleased to partner with Masonboro.org to provide this unique learning opportunity. Our goal is to develop and deliver activities which align with state educational standards and meet the mission of the Reserve.” </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_YIiAK6usEWfxyEB3eSOp4B8gqAu-mUfODQuvSvogW6cxVMN7bo9-BCEoYvUN4fEBEWgY3Ae2y-IpjotgdGN61sqw_OpqeZGhOBtrMohsV12hmzg-JICIeIhgSGaMnIPyd-iYuRjWQI-/s1600/ilx002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dr. LaChawn Smith, assistant superintendent of New Hanover County Schools commented, “The Masonboro Island Explorer program is a fabulous way to get kids out of the classroom to experience first hand some of the wonderful outdoor educational resources in our back yard. We are grateful to see local organizations come together and provide such great opportunities for our students.” <br /><br />“We are thrilled to partner with the Reserve,” said Haywood Newkirk, Masonboro.org board member and chairman of the Masonboro Island Explorer committee. “They developed and delivered a coastal educational program for the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort teaching thousands of students over the years. When we saw their experience and expertise, we decided there is no reason to reinvent the wheel." <br /><br />“We could not offer the Explorer program without the support of local businesses and individuals,” said Johnson. "Marine Max has supported us from the beginning. They totally understand the value of promoting a responsible coastal experience. We are pleased they decided to increase their support." Marine Max is the program’s key sponsor. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thom Cross, general manager of Marine Max said, "We are pleased to help so many young adults discover the natural beauty of Masonboro, and of course what may be some students first boat ride ever." <br /><br />Masonboro.org started the Island Explorer program in 2013 with Wrightsville Beach Elementary School. Cissie Brooks, marine science coordinator at Wrightsville Elementary, developed the curriculum and has since joined the Explorer committee as educational coordinator. <br /><br />Captain Joe Abbate, known as the Cape Fear naturalist and owner of Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, provided transportation for the 2013 program and will continue providing transportation services this spring. A long-time supporter of fostering stewardship through outdoor education adventures, Captain Joe joined the Masonboro.org Island Explorer committee. <br /><br />“Our mission is to promote responsible use, protect public access, and preserve the traditions of Masonboro Island,” said Johnson. Masonboro.org is a non-profit organization founded in 2009. <br /><br />Johnson invites public support to expand the Explorer program by joining the $25 club, enough to send one child on the educational expedition. <a href="http://masonboro.blogspot.com/p/give-today.html">CLICK HERE </a>to join the club!</span></span></div>
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we're well on our way to another stellar year for Masonboro.Org. We are
looking forward to our traditional Masonboro.Org activities, including
our spring benefit, the Fourth of July clean-up and our annual volunteer
oyster roast. Plus, this year, we're launching a new program: Island
Explorers. This newletter edition features a letter from our president, a
preview of Island Explorers and a chance for you to get involved! </span></span></span></span></div>
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North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve,
said her organization started a dialogue with local businesses that
regularly use the island. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The
types of businesses participating in the dialogue include kayak and
standup paddleboard companies, photographers and other businesses
primarily focused on ecotourism. <a href="http://www.luminanews.com/article.asp?aid=13551&iid=423" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to read the rest of the article. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For many who live around Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island is a common weekend destination during the summer months. But for children attending downtown Wilmington schools, a trip to the uninhabited island could be a life-changing event. That
is the impact nonprofit organization Masonboro.org is hoping to bring
to the hundreds of students attending New Hanover County Schools by
sponsoring field trips to the island at no cost to the students.<span> On Oct. 22, Masonboro.org and Wrightsville Beach </span>Scenic Tours conducted a pilot trip to Masonboro Island with Wrightsville Beach School fifth graders. <a href="http://www.luminanews.com/article.asp?aid=13259&iid=415&sud=42" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to read the entire article. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Masonboro Island was packed with hundreds of young people celebrating Thursday.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> "We're just going to be hanging out having a good time,” Chandler Mills said.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Generations of folks have said the exact same thing on the 4th of
July for decades. For many, this is their first time joining in on the
festivities.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> "This is my first year. I've heard stories and had to come check it out," Dylan Cash said excitedly. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">First time visitors are a main reason Masonboro.org volunteers are
also making their presence on the beach a tradition. The organization
says many are unfamiliar with the lay of the land before making the trip
over and do not realize there is not a way to dispose garbage. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"They have no way to get their trash off the island so that's where
Masonboro.org steps in to help,” explained Richard Johnson, co-founder
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condition of the island. <a href="http://bit.ly/T4OJtI" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to view the video piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span><span>After Wrightsville Beach Mayor David Cignotti surveyed the
mass of boats and bodies gathered on the north end Masonboro Island on the
Fourth of July, one word he used to describe the scene was “unruly.” Cignotti
was on the island late in the afternoon until 8 p.m., volunteering with
Masonboro.org’s effort to clean up the litter left behind by the revelers. </span></span></span></span></div>
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fighting. It was not a good environment,” Cignotti said. “I think the town is
going to need to meet with the county and the National Estuarine Research
Reserve group to rehash how we can make that better because it was a pretty
dangerous situation for some of the kids.” </span><a href="http://bit.ly/LiDq0p" target="_blank"><span><span lang="EN">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE......</span></span></a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span><span lang="EN">"We
don’t need more rules," said Richard Johnson, founder of masonboro.org.
The no new rules mandate is more or less Johnson’s creed. He and other
organization volunteers spent the weekend of July Fourth on Masonboro
Island—a place where rules are a major source of debate among North
Carolina citizens and lawmakers. Through its efforts,
Masonboro.org—Johnson’s volunteer cleanup group founded in 2008—aims to
preserve both the island’s fragile ecosystem and its status as a
recreational destination.</span><span><span> </span></span><a href="http://bit.ly/LiDq0p" target="_blank"><span><span lang="EN">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE......</span></span></a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span><span>The Fourth of July weekend brings
revelers to the natural, undeveloped
Masonboro Island for parties, camping, cookouts and other gatherings.
It’s a time for celebration, but it’s also a headache for volunteers
with <a href="http://masonboro.org/" target="_blank">Masonboro.org</a> who try to keep trash off the undisturbed island. </span><a href="http://bit.ly/LEkh5d" target="_blank"><span><span lang="EN">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE......</span></span></a></span></span></span></div>
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time to clean up after partiers. The group is all about keeping their
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triathlete and USAT coach. She’s a coach for the YWCA’s triathlon club
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<span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Benefit Raises Over $10,000</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 19.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Our Third Annual Benefit and Silent Auction was a true success!
We raised over $10,000 on June 13! Plus, we signed up volunteers for our Fourth
of July event on the Island and had a great time! Many thanks to the businesses
that generously contributed items for raffles and auction and congrats to the
high bidders. Plus, we appreciate you - our donors and members - who protect
the tradition of Masonboro Island. Without your commitment we would not be able
to do the good work we do.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A small part of the money we raised will go towards our efforts
on the Fourth of July. This year will mark the fourth year that Masonboro.Org
will be on the island -- working to keep it clean on the most populated
day of the year. Last year, over 70 Masonboro.org volunteers handed out trash
bags and talked to the island’s visitors. We spread the word about New Hanover
County’s most precious resource and encouraged the old Scout motto: <em><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">leave a
place a little better than you found it.</span></em> In 2012 we did just that.
We removed and recycled over 4,000 lbs. of trash.</span><br /><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
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If you'd like to be a part of the effort on the Fourth of July, please <a href="http://masonboro.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=710db622d2174e4db20de6c5f&id=9df0fd72eb" target="_self"><span style="color: #336699;">CLICK HERE</span></a> to volunteer.
There are three shifts to choose from and a variety of roles to fill! Plus, <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">MARK YOUR
CALENDAR</span></strong>! On Monday, July 1, we'll have a volunteer fire
drill and cook-out at the Johnson's home. We'll serve up burgers and dogs
and provide tea and water. <b>Bring a friend, your favorite adult beverages and
a side dish to share.</b> At 6pm we will have a short talk about our volunteer
needs and preview the plans for the Fourth. Mostly, we will spend the time
sharing memories and getting to know others who share the same love for
Masonboro that you do.<br />
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Masonboro.org is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to
preserve public access for future generations and our key message is to <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PROTECT
THE TRADITION OF MASONBORO ISLAND</span></strong>. We believe that keeping it
clean today insures that our families can enjoy their own traditions tomorrow.
With the support of members like you, we will keep Masonboro Island clean and
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">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
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">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 <b><a href="http://masonboro.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=710db622d2174e4db20de6c5f&id=9df0fd72eb" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CLICK HERE</span></a><span style="color: red;">. </span></b></span></span></div>
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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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/134242810591/" target="_blank">facebook</a> next week for breaking news! </span></span></div>
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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<span style="color: red;"> </span><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o_wUiwaadybBU3nosdrncusgBcDzA_q1fO76q6GyM7w/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CLICK HERE</span></a></b>
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. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">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</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> the island were offered. The meeting garnered the lead story that evening in the local news. <b><a href="http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/3975338?wpid=12071" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CLICK HERE</span></a><span style="color: red;"> </span></b>to view the video. </span></span> </span></span></div>
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As 2012 draws to a close, I want to thank you again for your support of Masonboro.org, share some big news and give you a peek into 2013. We would not have made it through 2012 without you. You have supported us by volunteering or donating throughout the year. Our May fundraiser was a success and our efforts on the Fourth of July made a mark! This was in no small part due the time you volunteered or the donations you made. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again in 2013. </div>
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In November, three Masonboro.org members were appoointed to the Coastal Reserves' local advisory committee. The LAC This advisory group, made up of local citizens, serves to advise
the Reserve staff, providing feedback and recommendations on site
management, research, and education activities at the components, as
well as review management plan policies and implementation strategies.
Committee members are expected to discuss relevant issues with the local
community.The new members are <b>Richard Johnson, Neal Andrew & Haywood Newkirk</b>.</div>
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We also recently elected new board members. In September we welcomed Mike Bower, Scott McKay and Beth Andrew to the leadership team. We would like to thank Sandra Mazzola for her service to the board for the past few years. She was our membership and volunteer coordinator and always did an outstanding job of keeping our board on track and our members informed. Our current board members are Richard Johnson, Jack Kilbourne, Haywood Newkirk, Neal Andrew, Dwight Jessup, Scott McKay, Mike Bower and Beth Andrew.</div>
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In 2013, our aim is to protect the traditions of Masonboro Island. Many of us grew up on the sands of islands - camping, surfing, fishing. Others of us spend our time there now - boating, walking, shell-hunting, throwing the ball for our dogs. We all want to make sure the traditional uses of Masonboro Island are passed on to our families and friends. <br />
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Our theme for 2013 is summed up by <b><span style="color: red;">keeping the Masonboro tradition alive</span></b>. In the next few months, you'll hear from several board members and the community about their own traditions on Masonboro Island. If you have a story to tell, or camp-fire joke or a favorite memory of Masonboro, we want to know! Please <a href="mailto:beth@masonboro.org" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to submit your memory via email, or call Beth Andrew at 910.233.4041 to share your tradition.<br />
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Finally, we ask that you please remember MASONBORO.ORG in your year-end giving. We have created a way to donate online through PAYPAL. We will steward your donation like we steward the island. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=BrHT31vqvgXFcc2CrVelBxwGYuL6h83ltueBFBwMQN4bc9E8RfjKncWxKyK&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0b7e678a25d883d0fa72c947f193f8fd" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to make a donation today. </div>
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July 2, 2012, Audrey Holloman presented Masonboro.Org with a check for
over $2300! She coordinated a successful fundraiser on Sunday, June 24
at Buddy's Crab Shack and Oyster Bar. Over 40 local businesses showed
their support by donating auction and raffle items including <span style="color: #474747;"><a href="http://www.scuba-now.com/" target="_blank">Scuba Now</a>, <a href="http://www.wbsurfcamp.com/about/a_our_founder.asp" target="_blank">Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp</a>, <a href="http://www.carolinapaddle.com/" target="_blank">Carolina Paddleboard</a>, <a href="http://www.portersneckyogaspa.com/" target="_blank">Porters Neck Yoga and Spa</a>, <a href="http://www.redixstore.com/" target="_blank">Redix</a>, <a href="http://www.southendsurf.com/" target="_blank">SouthEnd Surf Shop</a> and more! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even though it is only the second week of July, I feel like <a href="http://masonboro.org/" target="_blank">Masonboro.org</a> has already had a big summer. It all started on June 2nd with a cook-out for volunteers. On June 24<sup>th</sup>,
Buddy's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar held a fund-raiser for us that
raised over $2,300.00. Finally, last week we had a fire drill/dress
rehearsal cook-out on Monday and on Wednesday, we had our third annual
July 4<sup>th</sup>, Masonboro Island clean-up. It was our most organized effort to date.</span></div>
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This year was one of those
you-had-to-be-there-to-believe-it events. The crowd was larger and more
unruly then in years past. At the end of the day fights broke out
(straining the ability of the five police officers on-site) and more
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<span style="font-size: small;">Despite the challenges, our volunteers performed
flawlessly. The first shift handed out trash bags and talked to the kids
about the importance of keeping the island clean. It is amazing how
receptive they are to our message. Next year, I think we should spend
more time talking to the kids about their responsibilities.<br />
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The second shift (12-4) is the "love" shift. At this
point the party is in high gear and the kids are beginning to feel no
pain. It is during these hours that our volunteers hear "I love what you
guys are doing" more times then we can count. No really, "I love you
guys!".</span></div>
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This year the third shift (4-8) was the one that left
us all scratching our heads. At the end of the day pretty much anything
you might see at a drunken college tailgate party was happening on
Masonboro. In years past, people started leaving around 4:00 in the
afternoon. Not so this year. At 6:00pm, there was still a large crowd
left on the island. At that point we swooped in and within an hour we
had most of the trash off the island. One big negative happened this
year when a couple of kids chastised us for not giving people rides off
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Now that it is all over, I want to thank everyone who
volunteered. Without your efforts Masonboro Island would have been
trashed. I also want to thank our board members. They are the reason we
were so well organized this year. Over 40 businesses also contributed to
our success this year. While there are too many to mention, I have to
give a shout out to <a href="https://www.wm.com/store/catalog/residential/dumpster/temporary">Waste Management</a>. For three years they have handled all of the recycling and trash we have taken off the island.<br />
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Finally, I want thank you......our members. By joining
Masonboro.org us you have made our efforts to keep Masonboro Island open
to the public, a much louder voice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I’ll see you on the island.<br />
<b>Richard Johnson</b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157604116674552794.post-32831703326770680712012-06-21T09:52:00.001-04:002012-06-22T14:42:52.426-04:00Buddy's Benefit for Masonboro.Org<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Join us this Sunday (June 24) from 2:00p - 4:00p at </span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Buddy's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar</span></b><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> at
Wrightsville Beach. Buddy's throws a annual fundraiser and this year they've
chosen </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Masonboro.org</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> as their non-profit. There will be raffles and a silent auction with
the proceeds benefitting </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Masonboro.org!</span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Items include: a <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">surfboard</span></b>
endorsed by Surfing Legend Ben Borgeois, <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Open
Water SCUBA Certification</span></b> from Scuba Now, packages from <a href="http://www.wbsurfcamp.com/about/a_our_founder.asp" target="_blank"><b>Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp</b></a>, a <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Two Hour Paddle Board Lesson</span></b>
from Carolina Paddleboard, a <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">one
hour massage</span></b> at Porters Neck Yoga and Spa, an eight-hour, <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">two-person Duck Hunt in Pamlico
Sound</span></b> from Green Creek and items and gift certificates from
Bluewater, Hatteras Jack, Redix, SouthEnd Surf Shop, Oceanic Restaurant, Bluewater
Restaurant and tons more! Many thanks to Audrey Holloman for spear-heading this
event!</span><br /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span><span style="color: #474747; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">
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There are two ways you can help! First: Join us on Sunday at 2pm at 13 East
Salisbury Street in Wrightsville Beach near Johnny Mercer's pier. We would love
to see you there! Wear your Masonboro.org tees and bring your friends, family
and neighbors. Facebook users can <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Masonboro.Org/b5213617aa/TEST/beb6195b2a">RSVP
HERE</a>.<br />
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Second: whether you make it or not, you can help us spread the word. <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Masonboro.Org/b5213617aa/TEST/ba390f9c7d">CLICK
HERE</a> to invite your Facebook friends who might love a new surfboard,
paddleboard lessons, a shopping spree or a new pair of shades! Tweet the deets
and update your status to include this year's fundraiser at Buddy's Crab Shack
& Oyster Bar!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Prizes in the Raffle & Silent Auction Include these goodies from DryCase!</td></tr>
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2011 SURVEY RESULTS</div>
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On-the Shore Reporting Reveals Island Visitor Stats</div>
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Thanks to the folks who helped us canvas Masonboro users last summer! Especially our two star “surveystresses”: <strong>Dawn Hoback</strong> and <strong>Phyllis Bayzle</strong>! You gals were awesome!<br /><br />Here
is a summary of the responses we got from 80 folks. Since this is not
really a scientific survey by any stretch, we feel okay in asserting
that these 80 responses are really representative of a larger grouping.
Generally we were talking with one person in a group of 3 or 4 folks who
were all nodding their heads yes! So, this survey could represent as
many as 200 or 300 folks. The results were interesting, but not
unexpected (at least to me):<br />
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<li>Most respondents are from New Hanover county</li>
<li>Most go to MSB 1-2 times a month</li>
<li>More offseason trips than I expected to see</li>
<li>Most folks have been going for more than 5 years</li>
<li>Masonboro is VERY IMPORTANT to 81%</li>
<li>About half (who own a dog) bring a dog often; about half of those let the dog run</li>
<li>Only 35% know Coastal Reserve manages Masonboro</li>
<li>Only 10% support ban on alchohol</li>
<li>56% were above the age of 40</li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">That is where Masonboro.org came in last summer… A number of Masonboro.org members attended a turtle volunteer orientation and workshop last spring at the UNCW Center for Marine Science. The turtle program was headed up by Heather Stoker, a recently graduated grad student from UNCW, and Hope Sutton of the Coastal Reserve. The turtle folks would be walking the entire length of Masonboro every day from late-May through mid-August. It became clear at that meeting that the Coastal Reserve needed help getting the UNCW interns and volunteers to the island. Masonboro.org asked them which day was the hardest to man, and Sunday became our day to ferry folks to and from the island. It was the first year the Coastal Reserve patrolled the entire island every day. Hope Sutton said, “Our three interns logged over 270 miles each during the summer.” Quite impressive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Every Sunday at 5:30am a <b>Masonboro.org </b>boat captain met the UNCW intern and volunteers at Trails End Rd. and took them to (usually) the north end of Masonboro. The boat captain would then wait to receive a phone call from the volunteer (anywhere from 8:00-11:00) and head to Carolina Beach inlet to pick them up. Jeff Tysinger headed up this effort for Masonboro.org and said, “I really enjoyed dropping them off and heading down to Carolina Beach inlet where I just waited and sometimes fished until they were done. It was the best time of day because it was so peaceful and quiet.” <b>If you think you might like to help ferry turtle folks during the 2012 season, Hope will be conducting</b><b>required boat safety inspections on June 2, from 3-6pm</b> at the UNCW Center for Marine Science.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In addition to identifying and protecting nests, 2011 was the second year that the Reserve had collected DNA material from egg shells to help with a University of Georgia study to determine patterns of where specific turtles lay their eggs year after year. This study covers NC, SC, and GA. Pretty cool… The goal of the volunteers was to get to the nests before the foxes did. Nearly every nest (96%) had been predated to some degree by foxes during the summer of 2010 before the volunteers could get there. In order to protect more nests during 2011, occasionally the UNCW interns would use a specially designed bicycle to patrol the beach more quickly. One of these bicycles was provided by Masonboro.org.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2011 produced 38 nests on Masonboro compared to 24 in 2010. Only 58% showed signs of some predation, but 10 were wiped out by hurricane Irene. Hopefully through continued efforts on the part of the Coastal Reserve, UNCW, and Masonboro.org, the success rate for turtle hatchlings will continue to rise. Please contact Masonboro.org if you have interest in becoming a volunteer to identify nests or helping with the ferrying effort in 2012! </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157604116674552794.post-11530471438739795402012-05-24T08:59:00.000-04:002012-06-06T13:24:37.289-04:00Welcome + Volunteer Party News<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNdA8BwP0qwFYEfLedVa0Prnb3fUE0m9b6n4J9-m89KAuserIjRyWBpBksAq1f3DN5CpjkgE6vznsfsci3NetFXkmlwuyhBWrj8kKKeLfDKQ6g0bpEW-pneceZsuFkHfgs9OogHuk8n0/s1600/masonboro-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNdA8BwP0qwFYEfLedVa0Prnb3fUE0m9b6n4J9-m89KAuserIjRyWBpBksAq1f3DN5CpjkgE6vznsfsci3NetFXkmlwuyhBWrj8kKKeLfDKQ6g0bpEW-pneceZsuFkHfgs9OogHuk8n0/s320/masonboro-002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> It is that time of the year. The days are getting longer and the water is getting warmer. I took my first swim off Masonboro on May 8th. With the summer coming so fast it is time for us to start getting ready for our annual Fourth of July clean-up.<br /><br /><br />We're throwing a party for past, present and future volunteers of Masonboro.org! We'll celebrate last year's volunteers and welcome new ones at a <b>June 2 cook-out at the Johnson's home at 4:30pm</b>. You'll get a sneak peek at our plan to cover the holiday celebration and get a chance to sign-up for key volunteer positions that night!<br /><br />This year we are looking to include even more of the community in our efforts. Our efforts and our presence over the last two years have helped keep Masonboro free of any new rules that effect public access. We volunteer to see Masonboro stay open. We volunteer because we want our kids and grandkids to enjoy Masonboro like we always have.<br /><br />If you feel the same way, please join us on June 2. We'll serve up burgers and dogs and provide tea and water. <b>Bring a friend, your favorite adult beverages and a side dish to share.</b> At 6pm we will have a short talk about our volunteer needs during the Fourth. Mostly, we will spend the time sharing memories and getting to know others who share the same love for Masonboro that you do. If you can make it, register above. [Tickets are free but reserve your spot at dinner.]<br /><br />If you can't make it to the party but would like to VOLUNTEER on July 4, <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEw4WTFFQ0NDYmE5cldkcHFnYmNvUHc6MQ#gid=0" style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">CLICK HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: black;"> </span>to sign-up online. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com