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Pictures below are from the two past projects' ribbon cutting ceremonies
photo by Vern Bender
Minutes of the 2011 Annual Meeting
The 2011 annual meeting for Ocean Isle Beach Land Conservancy was called to order at 10am on Saturday, Sept 3 at the Ferry Landing Park with 21 people present. President, Jim Braddock, introduced OIB Mayor, Debbie Smith, OIB commissioners Betty Smith, Dean Walters and C D Blythe. He also introduced Land Conservancy Board of Directors present, Jerry and Ellen Rothenberg, Linda and Wayne Rowell, Betsy Collett, John Causey, Fred David, Dean Walters, Terry Spell, Dottie David-Wilson and Janie Withers. Board of directors absent from the meeting were Gayle Hughes, Rusty Petrea and Al Hooker.
The meeting was opened with Powell Palmer leading the group in the pledge of allegiance. Rev John Causey led the group in a prayer.
Jim Braddock thanked the town officials and employees for their support and maintenance of joint projects involving the Land Conservancy.
Treasurer’s report was presented by Wayne Rowell showing a balance of $40,255.99.
Contributor’s report was presented by Linda Rowell showing 1,923 total donors to the Land Conservancy. The 2011 donation request mailing was mailed last week and so far 13 donors have responded. Total donors for 2010 were 327 with 129 being new and 198 renewals.
Jerry Rothenberg, VP of the Land Conservancy along with Al Hooker, board member, had been charged with changing the by laws. Jerry presented the following suggestions: Jerry Rothenberg explained that there is an irreconcilable conflict between the provisions of our Bylaws and our Articles of Incorporation. The Board of Directors, after a discussion of the issue, decided that the Bylaws best reflected the intent of the founders and the mission of the Ocean Isle Land Conservancy and recommended amending the Articles of Incorporation. A motion was made and seconded to amend the Articles of Incorporation and declare the organization a non-member non-profit corporation. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Dean Walters made a motion to accept the changes and it was seconded by Ellen Rothenberg.
Jerry Rothenberg reminded the group that the POA sand castle building contest was at 1 pm.
Ida Moon reminded the group that pot luck dinners would begin on Tuesday, Sept 6 and be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Sept, Oct and Nov.
Meeting was adjourned.
Ribbon Cutting at Ferry Landing Park
Ribbon cutting at the Playground
