Location:  Sharky’s at 6th Ave. N. and Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC

Members Present:

• Introductions; intro to 2010
• Elections and nominations
  • Elections could not be held as planned; no nominations
  • Vice-chair and volunteer coordinator positions (description of position)
  • Nominations for vice-chair:  Brad Odom, Shannon Sommers
  • Steven Pierce nominated for volunteer coordinator
• Projects
  • Magnet Project
    • Refresh basics on project, as led by Zach and Bruxanne
    • Bruxanne:  Surfside Beach sending out $1200 check, Guy Daniels contrib $500
    • Scholars Academy Biology Club will distribute
    • Potential of start in March?  Distribution, promotion
  • Green Boating Program
    • CCU involved (2 students) and Surfrider
    • Sign placing at county’s boat landings
    • Work w/ local agencies (DHEC) to inject local education
    • Jenny, Meg interested in committee for signs
  • Surfrider Water Bottles
    • National “Rise Above Plastics” campaign (against single-use plastics)
    • SFGS bringing campaign locally with Surfrider metal water bottles (incl. logo)
    • Popular at Myrtle Beach Primary School, Scholars Academy
    • CCU interested on ordering through Surfrider
      • Issue raised:  advertise through website; e-shopping on site?  Can be done; discussion raised on inventory, taxed items, shipping
      • Dealing w/ schools:  selling bulk in advance to schools at profit (currently sold at cost to SF), schools sell
  • Worries
    • KFC & Withers Swash:  request/demand city req. for locks on dumpsters?
    • Potential MB boardwalk trash problem
    • Springmaid Resort wants to implement recycling project, looking for advice
  • Garden City “Shower Tower”
    • Brad spoke to Grand Strand Water & Sewer; needs engineering, site plans
    • Adam reviews concept, partnership with Village Surf; worries about fees (Surfrider currently donating tower, Village donating initial water cost; who left with ongoing water cost Surfrider can’t commit)
    • Cost: 1850 for 2-head tower plan, time needed for construction
    • Maintenance:  damage?  shut down for winter?
• Events/2010 Calendar
  • FAME Festival:  T-Bone Terry and Global Awareness Project, food/art/music/entertainment “street festival” in former-Pavilion-area MB on Apr 24/25, 2010 for Withers Swash Benefit, will give money to Surfrider, wants involvement (booth)
    • Weekend after Earth Day; limited ability for involvement from Surfrider
    • Surfrider 20% beneficiary
  • April 17:  annual Earth Day Music Festival at Market common; Surfrider & Wellness Council, Compassion Music
    • Volunteers requested for setup, day of, breakdown, booths
    • Lori Avant, Matt Wright volunteer for 1st shift
    • Will have artists, vendors, beer garden, kids zone
  • Two Surf Clinics
    • Saturday June 19 (International Surfing Day) at 65th in Myrtle Beach
    • August 14/15:  Guy Daniels Surf-Off (Surfrider w/ booth, Surf Clinic)
    • Cindy Goode will handle booth at both events
  • Chili Cook-Off:  Sun. Oct. 17 at Spud’s
    • Future committee, volunteers need
  • Beach sweeps
    • Morning of June 19 (Int’l Surf Day)
    • Saturday, September 18 (Nat’l Beech and River Sweep)
  • Makai Luau in Limbo
    • Committee to meet in future
• Open discussion, additions, etc.
  • Withers Swash:  city, businesses (nearby) need to get involved, need to put locks on trash bins (Leslie:  Surfrider could give locks)
  • Springmaid Resort:  going green in future; wants Surfrider advice
  • 29th Ave. S. to 15th Ave. S. in Myrtle Beach:  Surfrider’s Adopt-A-Beach, needs volunteers
  • New volunteering policy
    • Suggesters of projects, etc., must help come up with volunteers, management to balance, complete Surfrider support behind stuff

Attendees walked into the courtyard of the Moorish-style Atalaya Castle decorated with 10-ft. high Polynesian style Tiki poles, vintage surfboards strung to the palm trees lining the walls, tables decorated with original colorful centerpeices made with sand, seashells, candles and Hibiscus flower pedals, and dozens of tiki torches to light up the event.

Wine, Women and Song! These three words might best describe the great time had at Surfrider’s “Makai Luau” at Atalaya Castle. Eventhough the weather was a bit on the breezy and cool side, it didn’t dampen the spirits of those that attended the event.

Attendees walked into the courtyard of the Moorish-style Atalaya Castle decorated with 10-ft. high Polynesian style Tiki poles, vintage surfboards strung to the palm trees lining the walls, tables decorated with original colorful centerpeices made with sand, seashells, candles and Hibiscus flower pedals, and dozens of tiki torches to light up the event.

The guests were definately in the Aloha spirit, evident in the many stylish outfits and unique home-made leis. The sold out event attracted about 200 people, who enjoyed the great Hawaiian food and drinks, relaxing ukulele music, beautiful hula dancers and a very exciting Polynesian Fire and Knife Show.
And at the end of the night, Brad and Pauline Turner left with a beautiful Island Inspired Longboard, donated by Todd Sutz from I.I. Surf Shop.

Surfrider wants to thank everyone who attended and contributed to this event. Congratulations to John Vereen of Extreme Surf Shop, winner of the Andy Irons surfboard in the silent auction.

Surfrider really wants to thank those that made this chaotic event appear seemless:

The Misspent Ukes (ukulele band)
“Sam” Kamuela Kanekoa (Chief Kamu)
Huntington Beach State Park
Beach Bummz
Surf The Earth Surf Shop
Salon Edge
Delta Chi Omega Fraternity (CCU)
Rob McCarty, Billabong USA
Jim and Meghan Whitney (Sessions Photography)
New South

Also………..
Julie Farmer, Meg King, Adam Janis, Bruxanne and Curt Hein, Al McWhite, Gaston Locklear, Kim Clayton, Drew Brophy, Heather Todd, Jimbo Newton, Southern Bartender, Samy, T-Bone Terry, North Myrtle Beach Florist, Heather Todd, Greg Urbine, The Butlers (Piper, Clark, Jordan, Mary Chandler, Allen and Taylor), Trava and Jason Hendrix, Steven Heddinger, Surf City, Village Surf Shop, Coastal Signs, Andrew Wilson, and Jim Van Dyke.

The event will feature a Rock Climbing Wall, the Laser Tag arena(inflatable), the “Adrenaline Obstacle Course” (inflatable) and a Moon Bounce (inflatable)! There will also be carnival games (made from recycled material), environmental educational exhibits, and an Arts/crafts studio which shows students unique ways of using recycled materials.

The crowd will also be entertained w/ live music from Dave Freeman, Shamalam, and Big Popper! Free Pepsi drinks will be provided, and pizza and other food will be for sale.

It’s a free event for the entire community! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Surfrider Foundation. The first 750 kids will receive free gift bags.

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS INCLUDE:
Ripley Aquarium, Alligator Adventure, Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Waccamaw Watershed Academy, City of Myrtle Beach – Fire Truck, SC State Parks, Playcard Enviromental, Horry County Waccamaw, National Wildlife Refuge, and Surfrider Foundation-Storm Drain Project

EARTHDAY SPONSORS:
Horry County Solid Waste Authority, Full Steam Ahead, Crabby Mike’s, Horry County Parks & Recreation, Cresent Bank, Waccamaw Lanes, Ripley’s Aquarium, MIX 97.7, McDonald’s
Conway National Bank and WBTW 13.

Want to get involved? For educational exhibits, sponsor, concessions or vendor information,call Bonnie @ 248-1864.

Come on out and support live music that supports Surfrider!

House of Blues Myrtle Beach
4640 Highway 17 S.
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
box office: 843.272.3000
date: Sat, April 1
door: 7:00pm ET / show: 8:00pm ET
genre: Rock, Alternative, Pop
ages: all ages
tickets: 16.50

Go to www.hob.com/myrtlebeach for tickets and information.

The 2005 Lip Rippin’ Chilympics had its greatest year yet, with a record crowd, a record fundraising effort, beautiful weather, chilin’ music, and absolutely awesome chili (of course).
This year’s “Chili Master” title was claimed by John Rizk of the Pawleys Island Tavern, with his “Bayou Dragon’s Breath II: Return of Gator”.

For more on the event, click below. You know when you paddle out into the surf and your buddy tells you “You missed it” or “You should have been here yesterday”? Well if you did not make it to this year’s Chilympics, you missed it.

The 2005 Lip Rippin’ Chilympics had its greatest year yet, with a record crowd, a record fundraising effort, beautiful weather, chilin’ music, and absolutely awesome chili (of course).

This year’s “Chili Master” title was claimed by John Rizk of the Pawleys Island Tavern, with his “Bayou Dragon’s Breath II: Return of Gator”.
Here are the other winners, and highlights of the event:

• BEST OVERALL 1st: John Rizk, Pawleys Island Tavern, “Bayou Dragon’s Breath II: Return of Gator”
• BEST OVERALL 2nd: Dennis Chenault, Bimini’s, “Smoked Tuna Chili”
• BEST VEGETARIAN 1st: Jason Sawadske and Craig Steffans, “Carolina Cactus Chicken Chili”
• BEST VEGETARIAN 2nd: Tommy Sullivan, Hot Fish Club, “Crawfish Chili”
• HOTTEST 1st: Brian and Dave, New South Brewery, “New South Chili”
• HOTTEST 2nd: Curt Hein, Pawleys Island Tavern, “Mudsucker Chili”
• MOST ORIGINAL: 1st: Cory McNair, Pawleys Island Tavern, “Prairie Fire”
• MOST ORIGINAL: 2nd: John Rizk, Pawleys Island Tavern, “Bayou Dragon’s Breath II: Return of Gator”
• BEST THEME: 1st: Jeff Adams and Clay Nance, “Original Hillbilly Chili Company”
• BEST THEME: 2nd: Robin Brown, “Chili Blanco”
• BEST RESTAURANT: 1st: Raiford King and Billy Wright, Austin’s, “Voodoo Chili”
• BEST RESTAURANT: 2nd: Curt Hein, Pawleys Island Tavern, “Mudsucker Chili”
• PEOPLE’S CHOICE: 1st: Divine Dining Group, “Chili Divine”
• PEOPLE’S CHOICE: 2nd: Jeff Adams and Clay Smith, “Original Hillbilly Chili Company”

• ATTENDED: estimated 1,200
• 2005 LITTLE MISS RED HOT CHILI PEPPER(S): Kele Farmer and Julia Coggins
• WINNER OF RAFFLE ($1000 Surf Kayak from Surf the Earth Surf Shop): Whit Peterson
• PARTICIPANT NAMES & CHILIS
  • Robin Brown: “Chili Blanco”
  • Meg King: “Git Mo’ Chili”
  • Pawleys Island Tavern – Curt Hein: “Mudsucker Chili”
  • Pawleys Island Tavern – Cory McNair: “Prairie Fire”
  • Pawleys Island Tavern – John Rizk: “Bayou Dragon’s Breath II: Return of the Gator”
  • Divine Dining Group: “Chili Divine”
  • Biminis Oyster Bar – Dennis Chenault: “Smoked Tuna Chili”
  • Jeff Adams and Clay Smith: “Original Hillbilly Chili Company”
  • Terry Coggins and Joel Whiteside: “Mrs. Palmers Chili”
  • Austin’s – Raeford King and Billy Wright: “Voodoo Chili”
  • Hot Fish Club, Tommy Sullivan: “Turkey Chili” and “Crawfish Chili”
  • Scott Bishop: “Smokehouse Chili”
  • New South Brewery: “New South Chili”
  • Jason Sawadske and Craig Steffans: “Carolina Cactus Chicken Chili”
• MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT:
  • Kid Drew and friends
    Bonghi and Kingston
  • Ten Toes Up
  • Billy Wright
  • Rob Steuer
• SPONSORS:
  • Hot Fish Club
  • New South Brewery
  • John and Wayne Strickland
  • Village Surf Shop
  • Divine Dining Group
  • Surf The Earth
  • Native Sons
    Artist
  • Gaston “Buddy” Locklear
  • Artist Kim Clayton
  • Meg King at Salon Edge
  • Louis’s
  • Pawleys Island Tavern
  • Biminis Oyster Bar
  • Jimmigans Sports Bar
  • Sign Studio
  • Drunken Jacks
  • Ocean Water Sports
  • Cedar Hill Landing
  • MB Threads
  • Austin’s
  • Dogwood Cafe
• OTHER MENTIONABLES:
  Thank you to these valuable volunteers:
  All Surfrider volunteers, of course!
  Delta Chi Fraternity
  Zachary, Whitney, Megan and Andrew
  All of our beautiful Red Hot Chili Pepper Contestants!
• JUDGES:
  Cecil Chandler,
  Jim Van Dyke,
  Adam Janis,
  Clay Nance, and
  Marc Baudet

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Most successful event yet! Most ever attended!
• Co-Red Hot Chili Peppers Queens
• Event was so big this year, police showed up because an overflow of cars were parked up and down Old Kings Highway.
• Absolutely perfect weather (as usual): sunny, mid 70′s, no wind, beautiful full moon on the creek at end of event.
• Awesome custom-made trophies this year from Andrew Wilson of the CCU Art Dept.
• No one fell into the creek (we don’t think).
• All dogs got along well again this year (even Monster)
• This year’s event raised over $4,000 for the Surfrider Foundation – an all time high!

Thank you all for coming out and supporting this event and helping us protect our environment (and please remember; keep those cigarette butts off the ground and out of the water, and recycle).

The weather will be sunny and upper 70′s, the prizes are getting bigger, and we have more entries this year than ever before. Throw in a beautiful view, live music (10 Toes Up, Bonghi and Kingston (reggae), and Kid Drew), the Little Miss Red Hot Chili Pepper Contest and the newly added Waiters Race, and it adds up to a very entertaining Sunday afternoon. This year’s grand prize for the “Chili Master” is a full-day fishing excursion for six on a 34′ private charter boat owned by John & Wayne Strickland, which includes captain and crew, gear, bait and fuel (everything but tipping): a $1,000.00 value!
In addition, we will have a raffle for a sea kayak donated by Surf The Earth Surf Shop of Pawleys Island.
The event begins at noon, and lasts until the chili pots are empty.
This year’s event promises to be the best cookoff yet, and all of our chefs are very secretive about their recipes (which means you will be probably be tasting some of the best and most unique chili recipes ever).
There will be six categories of chili (vegetarian, hottest, most original, Best Restaurant, People’s choice, and Best Overall), and these chilis will be judged by a panel of experienced and celebrity judges.
All participants receive free t-shirts, and our first and second place winners will receive “Chilympic” medals, trophies and great prizes from our sponsors.
The event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids, bring the dogs.
And by the way, its not to late to enter. For more info, call Bruxanne at 333-2034, or email us at Surfridermb@yahoo.com.

There are high expectations for the 6th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cookoff Sunday, October 16, at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet.
The weather will be sunny and upper 70′s, the prizes are getting bigger, and we have more entries this year than ever before. Throw in a beautiful view, live music (10 Toes Up, Bonghi and Kingston (reggae), and Kid Drew), the Little Miss Red Hot Chili Pepper Contest and the newly added Waiters Race, and it adds up to a very entertaining Sunday afternoon.
This year’s grand prize for the “Chili Master” is a full-day fishing excursion for six on a 34′ private charter boat owned by John & Wayne Strickland, which includes captain and crew, gear, bait and fuel (everything but tipping): a $1,000.00 value!
In addition, we will have a raffle for a sea kayak donated by Surf The Earth Surf Shop of Pawleys Island.
The event begins at noon, and lasts until the chili pots are empty.
This year’s event promises to be the best cookoff yet, and all of our chefs are very secretive about their recipes (which means you will be probably be tasting some of the best and most unique chili recipes ever).
There will be six categories of chili (vegetarian, hottest, most original, Best Restaurant, People’s choice, and Best Overall), and these chilis will be judged by a panel of experienced and celebrity judges.
All participants receive free t-shirts, and our first and second place winners will receive “Chilympic” medals, trophies and great prizes from our sponsors.
The event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids, bring the dogs.
And by the way, its not to late to enter. For more info, call Bruxanne at 333-2034, or email us at mail@surfridergrandstrand.org.

During the Sept. 17 beach sweep, beach sweep volunteers picked up over 4,000 cigarette butts, in a 3-block area! Don’t believe it? Well, that’s not all. Have you noticed recently how clean your beach seems to be? Thank the volunteers who participated up and down the Grand Strand for the National Beach Sweep held Sept. 17.

Of the many Surfrider volunteers that participated, Julie Farmer and Jim Van Dyke helped out with the crew gathered at the Sea Captains House in Myrtle Beach, led by Pat Pierce of the M.B. Intermediate School. Students, teachers and others helped pick up trash, working in staggered shifts for about two hours.

The items collected from our crew in a 2-3 block area included the follwing:

• bags: 3
• balloons: 12
• beverage cans: 4
• caps, lids: 99
• clothing, shoes: 5
• ribbon: 3
• bait containers: 1
• fishing line: 3
• fishing lures: 1
• cig’s/cig filters: 4,020 – (WOW! 3 block area in less than 2 hours)
• cigar tips: 21
• tobacco wrappers: 4
• condoms: 2
• tampons: 1
• cups, plates, etc.: 12
• food wrappers 79
• pull tabs: 2
• fireworks: 38

Besides a cleaner beach, these volunteers helped protect sea life, including sea turtles, that often mis-identify some of these items as food and ingest them, often leading to death.

Remember these numbers the next time you or someone you know wants to throw their cigarette butt out the window of the car, bury them in the sand while on the beach, shoot fireworks on the ocean front, bring food, drinks or toys to the beach, or disposes of fishing gear while fishing on a pier or boat.

Thank you volunteers for all the great work. You are heroes to us.