October 10 - F.O.R. Mouth committee and member volunteers hosted TxDot meeting/ luncheon at the new Community Center.  F.O.R.’s River Mouth Chairman, Roy Edwards, was contacted by TxDOT representative for this project, Jennifer Moczygemba, early in October requesting an investigational field trip to the mouth. The field trip came together, Wednesday October 10 with about 40 representatives from the following groups attending: TxDOT; Diana Kile from Congressman Ron Paul’s office; National Marine Fisheries Service; the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Galveston office; Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas General Land Office, Brazoria Co. Commissioner Donald “Dude Payne (Pct.1), Brazoria County Commissioner Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh (Pct.4); Brazoria County Engineering Dept.; Brazoria County Flood Control; Brazoria County Parks Dept.; the Brazoria County Shoreline Restoration Task Force; and members of F.O.R.’s Mouth Committee and Board of Directors. After the field trip, F.O.R. facilitated a meeting and luncheon for the group at the new Community Center on C.R. 510B. Read results from this meeting on Previous Posts: Oct22.  Click HERE

October 16 - Roy Edwards gave a 20 minute presentation on F.O.R. and the San Bernard River mouth status at the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce meeting. Several other F.O.R. members attended.

October 17- River Mouth committee set up and attended the booth at the Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening and Evening of Conservation at the Pearland location.  F.O.R.’s goal of creating awareness of the river mouth status was presented and F.O.R. San Bernard informational and watershed brochures  were distributed.

October 23– Roy and Jan Edwards, representing F.O.R.'s mouth committee, were invited to the awards presentation at the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s Convention held in Galveston, Texas

October 25 – Roy Edwards, Darrell Powell and Larry Vacek prepared the F.O.R. Community Center grounds for the upcoming wedding held at the center October 27.

 ^{The river mouth committee work is ongoing-daily, working in every way possible towards the reopening of the mouth of the San Bernard River, and ensuring the future of the same. Thank you F.O.R. Mouth Committee members and volunteers, for being available when the need for help and assistance arises. You are all very much appreciated by F.O.R San Bernard and the River Mouth Committee.}

^{Contact:mouth@sanbernardriver.com or  979 964 4332}

^{Abbreviations used in reports: (CEPRA) Coastal Erosion Prevention and Restoration Association * (GICA) Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association  * (CIAP)Coastal Impact Assistance Program * (ASBPA)American Shore & Beach Preservation Association * (GLO) General Land Office * (TxDOT)Texas Department of Transportation * (USACE or COE) United States Army Corps of Engineers *}

^{Nominating:
Keith Hardwicke}

^{This committee will be ongoing all year, working to present a qualified slate of nominees, for future F.O.R. Board of Directors.}

^{Contact: nominate@sanbernardriver.com}

^Parades:

^{Nelson and Vanessa Taylor}

^{Regular committee members include: Chairmen Nelson  and  Vanessa Taylor, Jana Gardner, Mark Manley, Holly LaChance, David Pope, Jane Wallace, Tom Valliere, Teresa Schlumpberger, and Erma Vacek. This list of regular members does not include the many wonderful and appreciated Parade Volunteers that help to make each parade a safe and enjoyable event.}

 ^{A new parade sponsorship offer, featuring many advantages in becoming a Gold, Silver or Bronze level parade sponsor is available now. Contact Vanessa if you are interested in receiving the new sponsorship information.The 21st Annual Christmas Boat Parade and Home Decorating contest will be held December 8 . Sign up now to lend your services as judge for this event.} 

^{21st Annual San Bernard River Christmas Boat Parade and Home Decorating Show to be held December 8th -Captains Meeting 7:00p.m. December 6th @ Dido's Restaurant, Awards Dinner December 9th- CLICK HERE for all details.}

 ^{21st Annual Christmas Parade Shirts may be ordered online now. Reserve yours today!  CLICK HERE}

^{.Contact:parade@sanbernardriver.com or call 979 964 4402}

 ^{Adopt A Highway
F.M.2918*Seeking Project Manager}

^{Pat Webb has been working with TxDOT, to get the Adopt A Highway program started. Now it is ready for a permanent manager.  F.O.R. San Bernard Adopt a Highway signs have been placed on F.M. 2918. Work day will cover 2 miles of highway clean up. There will be four work days a year.  There is very little time involved - but a lot of satifaction. Please contact Pat or any board member, if you would like more information about  managership of the Adopt-A-Highway program.}

^{October 4- F.O.R. Volunteers cleaned a two mile stretch of highway along F.M. 2918 -read more details on Oct 8th post -click HERE}

^{Contact: pat@sanbernardriver.com  or any board member}

^{F.O.R. Community Center}

^{Pat Webb, Remodel mgr.}

^{Friends Of the River Community Center is located at 20450 County Road 510B-Holiday Shores Subdivision.}

^{October 1- The kitchen floor was scraped and prepared for tile installation by committee members}

^{October 2- Tile installation service donated by Coy Smith.  Ceramic tile donated by Eveline and Robert Nachtengale} 

^{October 6 - Central air conditioning installation service was donated Jeff Stegall , assisted by committee members and F.O.R. volunteers. Air conditioning unit donated by Robin and Keith Hardwicke.}

^{October 9- Yard maintenance done, and building was cleaned and prepared for TxDOT meeting.}

 ^{October 10- F.O.R. volunteers prepared and served a luncheon of bbq sandwiches, chips, drinks and desserts to the participants of the TxDOT meeting.}

^{October 20- Danny Leist volunteered his services and equipment to dig ditches , in preparation for outdoor electrical service.}

^{October 21-  Electric lines were laid and ditches covered by F.O.R.  volunteers.}

^{October 24- Coastal Graphics crew installed new Friends Of the River sign, created and donated by Ken Siegrist.}

^{October 25- Outdoor yard lighting and new lighting over the new F.O.R. sign completed by Pat Webb}

^{October 25- Yard and building made ready for rental.}

^{October 27- First rental of the F.O.R. Community Center.}

^{River Mouth Committee and other F.O.R. members have continued with the weekly lawn care, and tree trimming. Volunteers have given many, many hours of hard work again this month, and it shows-the Community Center remodel work is almost complete-and is much appreciated by all F.O.R. members. There has been a lot of hard work accomplished in a very short time!}

^{I sincerely apologize if I have missed any accomplishments or contributions - the outpouring of support for this "project" has just been overwhelming! -Pat Webb}

         ^{Website /Historian:
            Darrell Powell   / Committee members: Chairman Darrell Powell , Connie Webb, Jan Edwards}                                                      

^{In October 13, 964 distinct visits were made to the website!}

^{Visits in 2007- January 9,891; February 8,551; March 10,441; April 10,824; May 13,827;June 15,618; July 17,493; August 12,464; September 10, 359 -  October 13, 964  YTD -123.432}

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