Meeting held at Walt and Jackie’s, 4:00 pm, potluck following

Blue Water Task Force – Jack, Jackie and Victoria have been testing. Bob recommends that we request occasional winter testing (after rains) in lieu of testing every week in the summer. Jackie will call John Morley at the Health Department to see if this is possible.

Water Testing Action Plan – Walt will set up a meeting with supervisors (David Colfax and Kendall Smith). He will mention the lack of testing/posting at Pudding Creek Lagoon, as well as regular Surfrider testing sites. Rodney offered to attend also. County/City Dept. of Health is usually responsible for posting. State Parks owns land and parking at Pudding Creek.

Coastal Access and Enhancement – Virgin Creek trail and parking – Bob and Walt met with Marilyn Murphy (State Parks Dept), Karen Gear (Coastal Conservancy), and Renee Pasquenelle (State Park Ecologist). They favor purchase of the 2 lots that are for sale on the west side of Hwy1.

The cost of appraising the property would be shared (50/50) by the Coastal Conservancy and the property owner (Jeeter).

We are encouraged to talk to City Council members and express our support for a resolution to acquire the lots. Ft. Bragg mayor, Doug Hammerstrom, plans to put the resolution on the City Council agenda.

Mendocino Surfrider web page – email photos to Andy.

It was suggested that we leave Membership packets at the Pt. Arena Pizza parlour & other P.A. locations and the Westport store.

Rodney and Julie suggest that we create suitable containers for Surf Wax, for common use and selected beaches to promote Surfrider Membership.

Senior Center Donation – The Senior Center has allowed us to use their facility for 3 events and no charge. It was moved (Kevin) and seconded (Julie) that we donate $100.00 to the Senior Center. Motion passed.

Making Waves Article – Walt – The Virgin Creek trail would be a good topic. Photos of water testing, group photo would be good.

International Surf Day – June 21st, 3:00 -7:00 at Big River. Beach cleanup, paddle out, bring your own picnic.

Next Meeting – Sat, Sept 15, 4:00pm , Potluck at Walt and Jackie’s