Oregon Surfrider News

The next meeting will take place Thursday, November 15th in Lincoln City at 7:30-9:00pm. It will be at the Lighthouse McMennimins Brew Pub at the corner of Logan Rd and Highway 101, near Road's End. Contact Dave Revell for more info.

Due to unforeseen problems and this weekends forecast we have decided to postpone the Adopt A Highway clean up until a later date. Sorry for the late notice, but sometimes that's the way it goes. Besides, I don't think anyone wants to be trying to grab trash in gail winds. Thanks to all of you who showed up to the Portland meeting last Monday. I will send out an email when we have decided on another date for the clean up. Until then try to stay positive through the rain and I hope to see you soon.

For the ocean,
Billy Hagerman
Co-chair Oregon Chapter
Surfrider Foundation
503-357-1111 hagerm@ihpc.net

Just wanted to remind everyone that we have a meeting coming up Monday, September 10 in Portland at Salvador Molly's. We have had quite a busy summer, but there is still alot to be done. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Salvador Molly's is at 1573 SW SUNSET BLVD (in Hillsdale).

The Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is the Surfrider Foundation's most visible and successful program to date nationally. BWTF was established with the following objectives:

to provide concerned citizens with the opportunity for hands-on involvement with an environmental problem solving effort;
to gather coastal water samples on a regular basis to determine pollution patterns in the near shore environment;
to raise public awareness regarding the extent and severity of coastal water pollution;
to use the data collected to bring polluters into compliance; and to develop a model program that could influence national legislation and enforcement.

The Oregon Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is looking for more volunteers to help raise awareness about the need for a comprehensive beach water quality monitoring program along the Oregon coast. Oregon is one of only three coastal states without regular ocean water testing. With Oregon's reputation for protecting it's natural resources you would think this would be a no brainer. The DEQ is already showing interest in our program and is actually helping us with materials. What we need now is more volunteers that want to make a difference by taking the water samples. This is your chance to give back to the ocean after all the joy it has given you. If you live on the coast or are there on a regular basis you can help. You do however have to be willing to do this on a regular basis as the samples must be taken each month. We are asking for a one year commitment from each volunteer. Surfrider is planning to give all volunteers training on how the testing needs to be done and will supply volunteers with the materials needed to do it.. If you are interested in getting involved please give me a call or email. This project is very important and you can help make it a success.

For the ocean,

Billy Hagerman

Co Chair Oregon Chapter

Surfrider Foundation

hagerm@ihpc.net

503-357-1111

We have had quite a busy summer, but there is still alot to be done. Volunteers have been stepping up to start taking samples for our Blue Water Task Force so we need to get popping. Now is a good time for those of you who frequent the coast regularly to get involved with our biggest project. All that is needed is people to take samples of ocean water on a regular basis. How easy is that?

I would like to see a real show of our members and try and touch base with those of you I have been emailing for so long, but haven't had the opportunity to meet in person. These meetings are for everyone; surfers, kayakers, sailors etc... All you have to do is love the ocean. These meetings are great opportunities if you want to get involved or if you are merely curious about what we do.

For more information please contact: Billy Hagerman at 503-357-1111 or hagerm@ihpc.net

Just wanted to remind everyone that we have a meeting coming up August 18th in Pacific City at the Inn at Cape Kiwanda's conference room. We have had quite a busy summer, but there is still alot to be done.

Volunteers have been stepping up to start taking samples for our Blue Water Task Force so we need to get popping. Now is a good time for those of you who frequent the coast regularly to get involved with our biggest project. All that is needed is people to take samples of ocean water on a regular basis. How easy is that? I need anyone who has volunteered to start taking samples to try and make this meeting.

If you are on the Newsletter committee or you are interested helping out we will be discussing this quarters issue of the Oregon Chapter's quarterly newsletter, GREEN MACHINE.

We will also discuss the results of the last couple of months events and discuss any issues brought to the table. I would like to see a real show of our members and try and touch base with those of you I have been emailing for so long, but haven't had the opportunity to meet in person.

The meeting will start promptly at 1:00pm and will be over at 3:00pm. More than enough time to get some surf. I hope to see you all there.

For the ocean,
Billy Hagerman
CoChair Oregon Chapter
Surfrider Foundation
503-503-7705
hagerm@ihpc.net

The Oregon Surfrider Foundation and Coastal Hang Glider Pilots have joined forces to adopt a section of Coast Highway 101. The section we have adopted is a 2.1 mile stretch just north of Newport stretching from mile post 134.9 to 137. It includes Mooloch Beach, one of the great beach breaks in the area, and the hang gliding launch area at Carmel Knoll.

Our next clean up will be Saturday July 28. This is a great chance to get out, catch some waves and do our planet some good. We will meet at Mooloch Beach at 12 noon. We will go watch a safety video while we have some pizza for lunch ($3-4 donation to cover costs), then get started. Clean up should take a couple hours. The more the merrier.

To volunteer, please contact Greg Krutzikowsky at greg.krutz@hmsc.orst.edu or 541-574-7711. If you plan to come and help, please let him know and if you want pizza.

Click HERE for More Info on the Adopt-A-Highway project.

Note, the next Portland meeting is set for: 6 August 2001, 7:00/7:30pm at Salvadore Molly's in Hilsdale (SW Portland).

For the ocean,
Billy Hagerman
CoChair Oregon Chapter
Surfrider Foundation
503-503-7705
hagerm@ihpc.net

Fellow Keepers of the Coast,
There is a benefit show for the Oregon Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation on July 27th (info on Friday's show) and 28th (info on Saturday's show). Segue Productions has been extremely kind enough to put on this two day event with proceeds going to the Oregon Chapter. All info on the event can be found at http://www.segueproductions.com/shows/SummerFunk.html. Please show up and support your Oregon Chapter. This is going to be a great event that you won't want to miss. I hope to see you there. Purchase tickets online from Segue or from any Fastixx outlet.

For the ocean,
Billy Hagerman Co Chair
Oregon Chapter Surfrider Foundation
hagerm@ihpc.net 503-357-1111

Minutes of the Oregon Chapter Meeting, held June 9, 2001 are available HERE.
Thanks for the great notes, Tina!

Fellow Keepers of the Coast,
I am writing to invite you to the next Oregon Surfrider Foundation meeting on June 11th at Salvador Molly's in Portland (info below). We will be getting started at 7.00pm on the deck. We will be discussing projects that Oregon Chapter has been undertaking in 2001 as well as upcoming events. This will be a great opportunity for anyone that wants to get involved or to just find out more about Surfrider Foundation. For those that didn't get last months meeting cancellation notice, I would like to apologize. I sent out notice to the email list, but some people apparently never got it. Well Salvador Mollys is open again and we will be having the meeting for sure, so come out and join us. Remember, you don't have to be a surfer to be a member of Surfrider Foundation, you just have to love the ocean. I hope to see you all there. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

When: June 9th at 1:00pm
Where: Pacific City, OR. The Inn At Cape Kiwanda Conference Room

I would like to invite everyone to the Oregon Chapter Surfrider Foundation meeting in Pacific City on June 9th. We need your feedback and ideas to make the Oregon chapter better. This is a chance for people to come and get involved and to find out more about Surfrider Foundation. If you are presently a member or if you are thinking about becoming a member please join us. We will be discussing current and future projects as well as upcoming events. Remember, you don't have to surf to be a member, you just have to love the ocean. I hope to see everyone there. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

For the ocean,
Billy Hagerman CoChair Oregon Chapter
Surfrider Foundation
503-696-3535
william.j.hagerman@intel.com

View the report online or request a printed copy and see how Oregon beaches measure up in terms of available Info, Acess, Water Quality, Armoring, Erosion, Nourishment, and Surfing.

On April 28 & 29, 2001, the Surfrider Foundation will conduct the "2001 Pacific Northwest Chapter Activists Training Conference" in Westport, Washington. The conference will take place at the Chateau Westport, located at 710 West Hancock (off Forest) in Westport. To make reservations please contact the Chateau Westport at (800) 255-9101 or (360) 268-9101. Please mention you're with the Surfrider Foundation.

This year's conference format will build on the last two year's of grassroots training by incorporating new outreach techniques in coordination with chapter member outreach experiences. The focus of the conference will be regional chapter organizational capacity building and environmental program outreach assistance training. The second day will focus heavily on grass roots organizing, community outreach and education regarding the need for greater nearshore and marine conservation through marine protected areas.

Attendees will work as a group to develop a regional chapter outreach campaign that addresses the growing environmental concerns and future growth opportunities for chapter development. We would like to create this plan for future regional growth and create feedback mechanisms so this plan stays vital, flexible and in tune with changing circumstance. This campaign will be implemented with assistance provided by Surfrider Foundation National, with additional presentations by Mike Sato, North Sound Director, People for Puget Sound and Kevin Ranker, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans.

Saturday night join Surfrider for a special presentation by Surfing journalist/ legend (author of The Book of Waves and Stoked, a History of Surfing Culture and past editor for Surfer and Surfing) Drew Kampion and 1970's Plastic Fantastic Shaping guru Dan Calohan. They will be giving a presentation and slide show of their favorite photos and stories of waves, the beauty of the ocean and surfing during the last three decades.

One of the most important aspects of the Chapter Activist Training Conference is that it provides an opportunity to meet, share and discuss chapter issues with fellow activists. This in combination with the hands-on training is a very valuable tool in learning how to effectively utilize your volunteer resources.

Surfrider Foundation National sees a fantastic opportunity for outreach in the Pacific Northwest Region in the next few years. We need your help and assistance to make it happen. That's why it's extremely important that you attend this year s conference.

Gorge Performance in Portland (http://www.gorgeperformance.com/) has invited Surfrider members to movie night, April 20th 8:00pm. They will be showing newly released videos of unreal kitesailing, windsurfing, surfing and the always impressive Crusty Demons of Dirt. All this on the BIG Screen...outside! Bring a chair, snacks and friends...and be sure to dress warmly! It's fun, and it's FREE! See you there.

Premier Issues of the Green Machine, The Oregon Chapter Surfrider Foundation Newsletter Available

There is a new section of this website for the Oregon Surfrider Newsletter. The first issue, released April 13, 2001 is now available on the Green Machine Newsletter Page. Future issues of the newsletter will be available from the same page.

Fellow Keepers of the Coast,
I am writing to invite you to the next Oregon Surfrider Foundation meeting on April 9th at Salvador Molly's in Portland (directions below). We will be getting started at 7.00pm on the deck. We will be discussing new projects that Oregon Surfrider will be undertaking in 2001. This will be a great opportunity for anyone that wants to get involved or to just find out more about Surfrider. I hope to see you all there. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Our first clean up will be Earth Day, Saturday April 21. This is a Great chance to get out, catch some waves and do our planet some good. We will meet at Mooloch Beach at 12 noon (that's high tide). We will go watch a safety video while we have some pizza for lunch ($3 donation to cover costs), then get started. Clean up should take a couple hours.

I am writing to invite you to the next Oregon Surfrider Foundation meeting on March 5th at Salvador Molly's in Portland (directions below). We will be getting started at 7.00pm. We will be discussing what came out of the last Executive board meeting and the new projects Oregon Surfrider will be undertaking in 2001. This will be a great opportunity for anyone that wants to get involved.

Oregon Surfrider is urging the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department to aquire the area known as Frankport and Sisters Rock north of Gold Beach as a new State Park. It has been used by the public for at least 60 years and and currently privately owned and could be closed to the public. It is one of Oregon's "special places", with its beach, rock outcropping, abundant sea life, views, and surfing potential.

Oregon Surfrider has written an open letter to the head of the Oregon Parks Dept, as well as the property owners, Oregon's Governor, and Oregon's State and Federal Congressmen.

The US Postal Service has considered creating a postage stamp in honor of Duke Kahanamoku, but they need a little coaxing. Please send a letter, card, etc of support to:

Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of the Oregon Chapter are available HERE.

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