Surfrider Foundation http://surfridergrandstrand.org Grand Strand Chapter Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:59:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Celebrating Int’l Beach and River Sweep Across SC http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/09/27/800/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/09/27/800/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:00:34 +0000 surfridergsc http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/09/27/800/ Surfrider member Jason Noll hasn’t been able to keep up with his home chapter of Surfrider since he moved to Columbia, but he couldn’t bear to not commemorate International Beach and River Sweep Day! He cleaned up a rocky, marshy habitat near Granby Park at the Congaree River. The area is so popular with partiers and picnickers that there were plenty of cans, bottles, and other refuse to pick up. Thanks to him, though, it’s now nice and clean. Thanks, Jason!

20110927-060015.jpg

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/09/27/800/feed/ 0 Beach and River Sweep Coming Sep. 17 http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/29/beach-and-river-sweep-coming-sep-17/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/29/beach-and-river-sweep-coming-sep-17/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:04:02 +0000 Zachary Waldowski http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=793

The 23rd annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Each year thousands of people participate in the Sweep, South Carolina’s largest one-day litter cleanup of beaches, marshes and waterways.

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and S.C. Department of Natural Resources organize the statewide event, which is held in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Anyone can participate – individuals, families, schools, youth groups, civic and conservation clubs or businesses. All necessary supplies are provided.

Last year over 4,700 dedicated volunteers removed 24 tons of debris. In its 22-year history, 1,072 tons of litter have been collected and recycled when possible.

To volunteer, contact us! We will meet at Village Surf Shoppe on Atlantic Avenue in Garden City at 9 a.m. Sat. to distribute materials and cards (bring your own gloves), and at Withers Swash at 9 am to clean up there. Data cards can be returned to Village Surf Shoppe once you have completed your sweep.

For a list of additional coastal site captains and cleanup locations, visit Sea Grant. For a list of site captains and cleanup locations inland, visit the SC DNR.

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/29/beach-and-river-sweep-coming-sep-17/feed/ 0 The 12th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off is coming to Murrells Inlet http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/27/the-12th-annual-lip-rippin%e2%80%99-chilympics-chili-cook-off-is-coming-to-murrells-inlet/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/27/the-12th-annual-lip-rippin%e2%80%99-chilympics-chili-cook-off-is-coming-to-murrells-inlet/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:33:01 +0000 Bruxanne Hein http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=788 The 12th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off , benefiting the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation, will be held on Sunday, October 16th, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Spuds Waterfront Dining in Murrells Inlet.

This annual chili competition will feature categories such as Best Overall, Best Restaurant, People’s Choice, Most Original,Best Theme, Best Use of South Carolina Ingredients, and Hottest Chili.  Samples will be available for $1 each.

Entertainment includes performances by Danielle Howle, Sawgrass, Downtribe, Octopus Jones, Pur Cult, and Ten Toes Up.  There will be food, soft drinks, face painting, and inflatables for the kids, as well as displays from local environmental non-profits, businesses, and artists for the whole family.

Cash prizes go to all winners and will be awarded to all first and second place entries in each category.  In addition, there will be one Best Overall and one Best Restaurant.  This year there will also be a special competition featuring previous winners, requiring them prepare chili with one secret main ingredient.

All proceeds from the Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off will be used for projects of the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation, an all-volunteer, 501 c 3 non-profit serving the Grand Strand since 1998. All donations are tax-deductible.

For more information about competing or attending, contact Bruxanne Hein at (843) 333-2034, bruxanne@yahoo.com.  Admission is free and this event is open to the public.

To enter download the REGULAR COMPETITION or IRON SPOON COMPETITION form and mail to the address given.

We are currently seeking volunteers and donations, gift certificates, tickets, and other items to use as prizes for contestants, if you have questions or would like to help, contact Bruxanne Hein 843-333-2034.

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/08/27/the-12th-annual-lip-rippin%e2%80%99-chilympics-chili-cook-off-is-coming-to-murrells-inlet/feed/ 0 Shower Towers Up in Horry County http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/04/12/shower-towers-up-in-horry-county/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/04/12/shower-towers-up-in-horry-county/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:39:26 +0000 Zachary Waldowski http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=763 At long last, the Surfrider-proposed shower towers are up at locations in Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach. Thanks to careful collaboration with the respective county officials and with support from Village Surf Shoppe, the long-time-coming project is finally completed. We wish a fun, easy, family- and environmentally-friendly time at the beach for all!

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/04/12/shower-towers-up-in-horry-county/feed/ 0 Earth Day Music Fest 2011 http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/02/22/earth-day-music-fest-2011/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/02/22/earth-day-music-fest-2011/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:43:34 +0000 Zachary Waldowski http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=758 On Saturday, April 16, 2011, Surfrider Grand Strand, Compassion Music, and the Wellness Council for South Carolina will be holding the Fourth Annual Earth Day Music Fest and Expo.

The 2010 EDMF put us at 57 vendors and over 6000 attendees; 2011 is on track to be bigger than ever. This year’s event already be the biggest and best one yet; so much so, that we’ve moved the event to the former site of the Pavilion Amusement Park near the waterfront in downtown Myrtle Beach.

NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the Earth Day Music Fest has moved to The Beach House at 12th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach.

The 2010 Earth Day Music Fest & Expo lineup featured Ten Toes Up, Lyndsey Wojcik, Sideways Derby, Ras Bonghi, Sai Collins and the Getaway Drivers, Jordan Loder and Bullfrog. We plan to have these performers and more!

Surfrider needs many volunteers for this big event! If you’re interested, check out Surfrider’s Facebook page as well as the event page for the music festival.

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/02/22/earth-day-music-fest-2011/feed/ 0 January 2011 Minutes http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/01/20/january-2011-minutes/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/01/20/january-2011-minutes/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:00:40 +0000 Zachary Waldowski http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=755 Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Location:  Mr. Fish Restaurant in Myrtle Beach

Members Present: TBA
  • Meeting comes to order at 6:45 PM
  • Current/old business
    • Presentation of HGTC projects for use in 2011 media campaign
      • “Plus One” photo essay from Heather
      • Brochure, poster and billboard projects
      • Marina signs
      • Potential website design
    • Garden City Beach Shower Tower: still under improvement, funds and physical tower ready. Potential for second tower raised, discussed, and approved.
  • Meetings for 2011
    • March 7 at MB State Park w/ speaker (TBA)
    • May 9 at MB State Park w/ speaker (TBA)
    • August 8 at MB State Park w/ speaker (TBA)
    • October 3 at MB State Park w/ Kira Roff from Fisher Recycling
    • December 9 Christmas Party+Meeting at Ebb & Flow Art Gallery
    • Board meetings and committee meetings to be scheduled as needed
  • Upcoming events/benefits for 2011
    • Jan. 22: Mr. Fish Oyster Festival to benefit Surfrider
    • Apr. 16: Earth Day Festival; possible move from Market Common to fmr. Pavilion
    • May. 21: Makai Luau at the Hot Fish Club
    • Jun. 18: Surf Clinic/Intl. Surfing Day at 65th N. in Myrtle Beach
    • Aug. 13-14: Guy Daniels Surf Contest + Surf Clinic
    • Sep. 17: Intl. Beach and River Sweep at Garden City Beach & Withers Swashes
    • Oct. 16: Chili Cook-Off at Spud’s Waterfront
  • Elections
    • Steven Pierce accepted nomination for treasurer, unanimous vote in favor
    • Chairman needs nominations: Andy Morton nominated, pending accept
  • Upcoming Projects
    • Storm Drain Stenciling from CCU; students need help, Surfrider donation; move from public beaches to neighborhoods
    • Surfers Healing visit
    • Summer 2011 Media Campaign
    • Club recruitment days at CCU and HGTC
    • Collaboration for surfing+environmental education at local YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs
    • Continued work at Withers Swash
    • Signage at boat landings and marinas
    • Media subcampaign to encourage recycling?
  • Budgetary matters
    • Financial report from treasurer
    • Tentative 2011 budget discussed and approved:
      • Current funds $32,000
      • $3000 for second “shower tower”
      • $5000 toward CCU scholarship(s)
      • Expenses toward CCU programs, up to $8000
      • $2000 sign project for City of MB at $25 per sign (approx.)
      • Keep $10,000 in bank for projects and expenses
  • Meeting adjourns at 8:00 PM
  • Next meeting to be held March 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM at MB State Park
]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2011/01/20/january-2011-minutes/feed/ 0 11th Annual Chilympics Wins for Surfrider http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/10/18/11th-annual-chilympics-wins-for-surfrider/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/10/18/11th-annual-chilympics-wins-for-surfrider/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:11:41 +0000 Bruxanne Hein http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=752 The 11th Annual Chilympics benefiting the Grand Strand Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation took place Sunday, October 17th, 2010 at Spud’s Waterfront Dining in Murrells Inlet, SC raised over $22,000 for the chapter, making it the most successful fundraising event to date for the chapter and providing fun for the community on a beautiful, sunny day in the inlet. 27 teams served 40 chilis to a crowd of 3,000 who enjoyed the music of Danielle Howle, The Noseriders, Josh Brannon Band, Strike-O-Matics, and local favorite Ten Toes Up, fresh brews from New South Brewing Co. , and Trinity Oaks wines; kids enjoyed the day with airbrush tattoos from Chief Kamu and inflatables from Awesome Inflatables, and the Food Drive collected a good amount of canned goods and non-perishable food items for the South Strand Helping Hand, all while raising money for a great cause!

Winners of the event received prizes of cash from Spud’s, gift certificates and merchandise from: Village Surf Shoppe, Seven Seas Seafood, Beaver Bar, Standup Carolina, Lowe’s, K-Rae’s Beach Bar, Gulf Stream Cafe, Tee to Sea Fishing, Forever Green, five Guys Burgers and Fries, Carolina Roadhouse, New York Prime, Drunken Jack’s, Bubbles n’ Fluff, Quigley’s Pint and Plate, Uncle Tito’s, Surfwater Promotions, the Pawleys Island Tavern, Martin Chiropractic, Drift, and Cecil’s Italian Grille.

We would also like to thank New South Brewing Co., Fisher Recycling, Native Sons, and Sea Note Recording for their generous donations to the event. Special thanks to Andru Wilson for making the trophies again this year. Also thanks to all of the bands for donating their time and talent, to the competitors for making some of the best chilis around, and to our committee members and volunteers without whom this event would not be possible!

Winners of the 2010 Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off:

Hottest

2nd Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill, Jeff Burchell

1st Place: Soul Fire, Bovine’s, Brad Walton

Best Vegetarian

2nd Place: Shrimp & Blackeyed Pea Chili, Applewood’s Pancake House, John Vereen

1st Place: Pipeline Hawaiian Seafood Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Curt Hein

Best Theme

2nd Place: Miner’s Chili, Todd Caton

1st Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (and the Piney Boys)

Most Original

2nd Place: Black Sheep Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Alex Lawson

1st Place: Wild Game Chili, Spud’s Waterfront

People’s Choice

2nd Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (the Piney Boys)

1st Place: Doggone Good Chili, Shellcrackers

Best Restaurant

2nd Place: Smoked It, Bovine’s, Brad Walton

1st Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill

Best Overall

2nd Place: Pig Thyme, Pawleys Island Tavern, Aubin Hooker

1st Place: Smoked Tuna Chili, Bimini’s Oyster Bar, Saul Shavitz

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Surfrider, and we’ll see you again October 16, 2011!

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/10/18/11th-annual-chilympics-wins-for-surfrider/feed/ 0 11th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Benefits Surfrider Grand Strand http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/11th-annual-lip-rippin-chilympics-benefits-surfrider-grand-strand/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/11th-annual-lip-rippin-chilympics-benefits-surfrider-grand-strand/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:52:27 +0000 Bruxanne Hein http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=746 Save the date! Sunday, October 17th, 2010 from noon to 6 p.m. the Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off is back with chili from our local chili masters, art from area artists, area non-profits displaying information on their programs, beer from our friends at New South Brewing Co., and music from Danielle Howle, The Noseriders (Wilmington, NC), Josh Brannon Band, Ten Toes Up and more! Put it on your calendars now, the chili is coming soon! Categories: Best Overall, Best Restaurant, People’s Choice, Most Original, Best Theme, Best Vegetarian, and Hottest.

ENTRY FORM AND THE RULES

To enter download the entry form and mail to the address on the form.

We are currently seeking volunteers and donations, gift certificates, tickets, and other items to use as prizes for contestants, if you have questions or would like to help, contact Bruxanne Hein 843-333-2034.

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/11th-annual-lip-rippin-chilympics-benefits-surfrider-grand-strand/feed/ 0 Fisher Recycling Impacts Business Recycling on the Grand Strand http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/fisher-recycling-impacts-business-recycling-on-the-grand-strand/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/fisher-recycling-impacts-business-recycling-on-the-grand-strand/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:45:06 +0000 Bruxanne Hein http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=745 In 2009, Kira and Steve Roff signed on as Fisher Recycling LLC’s first franchisee, serving business from Georgetown to Little River, including Horry and Georgetown counties. Fisher Recycling Grand Strand provides recycling services, including waste audits, providing recycling containers and pick up, training employees and members of the community on ways to be environmentally-conscience, residential curbside pick-up, as well as oyster shell recycling for local restaurants.

The Roffs understand the ecological importance and positive impact that recycling can have on the environment and are committed, personally and professionally, to educating the Grand Strand region on the importance and benefits of sustainable recycling practices. Kira was formerly the vice president of operations and events for Brookgreen Gardens and implementer of the Gardens first recycling program. Steve is no stranger to the environment either, with years of experience as a marine biologist and dedicated environmentalist.

Current customers include: Pawleys Island Tavern, Bistro 217, Creek Ratz, Dave’s Dockside, Drunken Jack’s, Burro Loco, California Dreamin’ (2 locations), Carolina Roadhouse, Litchfield Fish House, Gulf Stream Cafe, Precious Blood Catholic Church, Pet Galley, Strand Spine Institute, Myrtle Beach KOA, as well as Allston Plantation and Prince George residential neighborhoods.

For more information on Fisher Recycling, please visit: http://www.fisherrecycling.com/grand_strand/

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/09/08/fisher-recycling-impacts-business-recycling-on-the-grand-strand/feed/ 0 Respect the Beach http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/08/29/respect-the-beach/ http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/08/29/respect-the-beach/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:29:07 +0000 Zachary Waldowski http://surfridergrandstrand.org/?p=738 The 2010 Magnet Project, a collaborative effort with a grant from the town of Surfside Beach and funds from the Guy Daniels Foundation. These magnets were placed in hotel rooms, condos, and rentals throughout the Surfside Beach area to remind visitors of the importance of keeping our beaches healthy and clean. Magnets are also available in Surfside Town Hall for residents. Thanks to the Scholars Academy Biology Club for their assistance in the design and distribution of the magnets, and to Leslie Vanauken for her final design and artwork.2010 Magnet Project

]]> http://surfridergrandstrand.org/2010/08/29/respect-the-beach/feed/ 0