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SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS
VOL. 41 | No. 5
JUNE
2016
SANDBRIDGE BEACH, VA 23456
www.SandbridgeBeach.org
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
As I write, the unofficial start of the summer
season is upon us, along with the first real
wave of visitors for Memorial Day festivities
and beach going.
There’s always something fun and interesting
going on for locals and tourist alike here in
Sandbridge. Our summer months are always
buzzing with activities. Our beach lifeguard
services have started and there will also be an
increased police presence. Please drive with
safety in mind as congestion on our roads is
just a way of life during the summer.
Our beautiful Sandbridge has many pressing
issues at hand. One issue is the inevitable sand
build-up encroaching on many oceanfront
homes. This is creating various hazards and
dangers. Our community is working with city
officials to find solutions to streamline the
process to remove the sand and keep it from
invading our pools, yards and homes.
The Beaches and Waterways Commission is
charged with finding acceptable solutions to
the issues of Event Homes in our eclectic beach
community. Thanks to local resident Tom
Fraim for his efforts, as it is not an easy task.
The commission has a 120-day time frame to
submit its findings to city officials. A public
forum will also be held for your comments. As
always, I will keep you advised.
During the last SBCL meeting we had another
grandson born at 10:08 a.m. It was really hard
to stay for the meeting and not welcome him
into the world until the afternoon. It took
dedication to not leave the meeting. He is
so precious and joins the rest of the adorable
grandchildren. Welcome Luke!
While our visitors have to set a vacation time to
visit Sandbridge, all of us locals are fortunate
to have a holiday on a daily basis. A sense of
community would be beneficial as we move
towards solving problems. Very few people, if
any, can create anything amazing alone. Let’s
support each other!
Joan
SBCL OFFICER AND BOARD
ELECTIONS
BALLOTS INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER
PLEASE RETURN BEFORE JUNE 20
SANDBRIDGE BEACH CIVIC LEAGUE
GUEST SPEAKER
Public Safety: Police, Fire, Rescue, & Lifeguards
City of Virginia Beach Landscape Management Division
regarding felled trees along Sandbridge Road
Monday, June 20th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandbridge Community Chapel.
Please come at 6:45 p.m. and enjoy refreshments with your friends and neighbors.
4th OF JULY
BOAT PARADE
BINGO’S BACK!
Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
Family Bingo
Every Wednesday starting June 22
Sandbridge Fire & Rescue Station
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Games begin at 7:30 p.m.
$5 Admission includes four game boards
Proceeds support Rescue Squad 17
Show your patriotic spirit
as you sail the seas through
the canals of Sandbridge!
This year’s theme is Great
American Heroes. For more
information, call Fred Greene
at 288-0372.
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SBCL MEMBERSHIP
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RENEWAL
Check your mailing label:
if it includes a RED dot or if the first
two digits of the code following
your name are 16 then your current
SBCL membership will lapse June
30, 2016. Use the enclosed form
to renew your membership for
membership year 2016-2017.
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June 17
(see page 6 for details)
2016 Meeting Dates

June 20, 2016
Monday at 7:00 p.m.
SANDBRIDGE BEACH NEWS is published monthly by the
Sandbridge Beach Civic League. Free to all paid up members of SBCL.
President........................................ Joan Davis
.........................................................714-2304
Vice President........................Cheryl Caloras
................................................. 203-770-6537
Secretary....................................Kay Scafone
........................................................721-5984
Treasurer..............................Tim Ferramosca
........................................................301-8977
Board of Directors
Jane Stilley............................... 609-238-3150
Jim Belcher............................. 804-731-5829
Fred Greene......................................288-0372
Lisa Roland.....................................618-7419
Cary Shreve, Past President-Ex-Officio....................
........................................................573-7200
Mark your calendars now so you can make
your plans to attend each of the Civic
League meetings. The meetings are held in
the Sandbridge Chapel Community Center
at 3041 Sandpiper Road. Meet your neighbors and
take part in your community business. Sandbridge
is YOUR community, and each resident counts.
*Come 15 minutes early to both morning or evening
meetings to socialize with neighbors.
Sandbridge Beach Civic League
Advertising Guide
All ads are to be submitted directly to the
advertising coordinator, by the 12th of each
month.
Black & White - Ad Prices:
1.5” x 2.25” size ad $50 per issue
2.25” x 3” size ad $90 per issue
Full Color - Ad Prices:
1.5” x 2.25” size ad $125 per issue
2.25” x 3” size ad $165 per issue
ADS ARE TO BE CAMERA READY
• No personal, political, individual real estate
agent/broker ads or flyers please.
• All ads must be prepaid. New ads will have a
three-month minimum.
• Make checks payable to Sandbridge Beach Civic
League and send to:
Ginny McCormac
325 Sage Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
For more info, contact Ginny at 721-5816
Sandbridge
Rescue Squad
Contact:
Joan Davis
757-714-2304
305 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach,
VA 23456
Sandbridge Community
Chapel
Traditional
8:30 a.m.
Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Contemporary
11:00 a.m.
3041 Sandpiper Road
721-3105
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Newsletter
Co-Editor ….............…Jane Stilley ….................................. 609-238-3150, janestilley@cox.net
Co-Editor …..…...........Jim Belcher ……........................804-731-5829, sbridgedad@gmail.com
Advertising …..............Ginny McCormac ……..............................................................721-5816
Mailing ….............…...Charlie & Chris Ellin …….........................................................426-8995
Website …..…..............Kathie Springer ……..................................kathryn.springer@gmail.com
Website Submissions....Cheryl Caloras ........................................................ccaloras@gmail.com
Membership & Directory
By-Laws .................................................. Cheryl Caloras ...................................... 203-770-6537
Directory ................................................. Fred Greene ..................................................288-0372
Directory ................................................. Cary Shreve ..................................................573-7200
Directory Advertising .............................. Donna Earp ...................................................721-7711
Membership............................................. Charlie Ellin......................... charlie.ellin@gmail.com
Dues: $15/year. Make payable to Sandbridge Beach Civic League and mail to
SBCL, 2129 General Booth Blvd., Suite 103-180, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
Printer: River City Graphics, Inc. 519-9525
DISCLAIMER: The articles in the Newsletter express the opinion of the authors and are not necessarily the opinions of the
Civic League. Your articles are welcome. Bylaws are available upon request by contacting the SBCL Secretary.
Deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month. Please send all articles in Word .doc format (NOT .docx), to the
newsletter editor. All ads are to be submitted directly to the advertising coordinator, by the 12th of each month.
Printed On Recycled Paper
Calling All Members
Sandbridge is a small community, home to many celebrations, anniversaries, announcements,
births and deaths. As your neighborhood paper, we urge all members to submit any information,
in writing, that could be shared with our families. Don’t forget the deadline is the 15th of every
month! Send your written articles and pictures to 3700 Sandpiper Road, Unit 123-A, Virginia
Beach, VA 23456 or e-mail: janestilley@cox.net or sbridgedad@gmail.com.
Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church
1968 Sandbridge Road
The Rev. Robert J. Cole, Pastor
MASS SCHEDULE
All Masses are celebrated at
Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church.
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Mon. - Tues., Thurs. - Fri. - 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
St.
Simon’s
BY-THE-SEA
Episcopal Church
The Rev. Marni J. Schneider, Vicar
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Eucharist
308 Sandbridge Road
(across from the fire station)
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May Minutes
President Joan Davis called the meeting to order at
10:30a.m.
Fred Greene said a few words of praise for Charles
Learned and led us in The Pledge of Allegiance.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Janet Meyer - The nominating
committee of 11 members of the SBCL met on April 27,
2016 to come up with a slate of officers for the 201617 year. Every member was given a chance to nominate
a member of his or her choice for each position. After
discussion of each position and candidates, a vote was
taken. The following is the slate for the upcoming year:
President - Joan Davis, Vice President - Cheryl Caloras,
Secretary - Kay Scafone, Treasurer - Tim Ferramosca
and Directors - Jane Stilley and Emily Palmer. Members
nominated from the floor included the following:
President – Susan Sadowski nominated by Don Ashby,
Vice President - David Watson nominated by Joan
Rose, Secretary- Heather Malaby nominated Donna
Watson, Treasurer - Cathy Miller nominated by Cheryl
Petticrew and Director - Herb Jones nominated by
Ginny Maniscalco.
The ballots for the election will be in the next newsletter
with voting and mailing instructions. A motion was
made by Joan Rose "To facilitate the counting and
authenticating of completed ballots for the election of
the 2016 Sandbridge Civic League [sic] Officers and
Board of Directors, I move the ballots be numbered
prior to being mailed to the membership." The motion
was voted down overwhelmingly.
David Whitley introduced guest speaker Jim Lang,
environmental attorney, to discuss efforts to develop a
sand management plan for Sandbridge Beach. At the end
of his presentation, David Whitley made the following
motion: a resolution calling on the City Council of the
City of Virginia Beach to issue an emergency declaration
authorizing the residents of oceanfront properties in
Sandbridge to remove sand in certain situations.
The motion was approved overwhelmingly by the
membership.
Vice President Cheryl Caloras introduced our next
guest speaker, Delegate Barry Knight, who gave us
updates relating to Sandbridge Beach.
BUSINESS MEETING: The minutes from the April meeting
were approved as written in the newsletter. Treasurer
Tim Ferramosca was out of town, but he will have the
treasury report to present next month, and this month's
report will appear in the newsletter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BACK BAY: Bob McMillin - Bob has been in contact with
Brandon Woodruff, Game and Inland Fisheries, and
Robert Harris, Delta Waterfowl. Mr. Harris will check
out the abandoned duck blinds in the next few days. He
will then call Bob for assistance with removing the poles
that have been marked. Bob needs volunteers to help
with this project.
Please give him a call or email him if you are interested.
(757)426-2485 or sarbob@cox.net.
BEAUTIFICATION: Greta Stallings - Greta passed out a
picture of a proposed design for our water tower. She
still does not have a price for the painting but says it
will be an expensive project. We will have fundraisers
to help finance this project. Joan said she would send
out a picture of the proposed design for everyone to see,
and then they can send in comments or suggestions for
the water tower design. Greta also asked if anyone has a
flag pole to donate for the flag she bought for Memorial
Day that will be displayed in the beautiful gardens that
everyone sees entering Sandbridge Beach.
EVENT HOMES: Walt Hunter - The committee will
hold its next meeting on Friday, the day after the
Beach and Waterways Commission meeting. The
committee continues to work toward understanding
the issues, identifying possible solutions and crafting
a recommendation for the civic league board and
membership.
MEMBERSHIP: Charlie Ellin – Presently, we have
866 household memberships. Please renew your
membership if it is set to expire June 30. Renewals can
be made for more than one year at a time.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Judy Donahue - The parade will
start at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day and end at Wood Duck
with hot dogs and cookies.
INFRASTRUCTURE/PUBLIC ACCESS WAYS: Bill Price - Porters
Island and Bass are the next two access ways to be done.
Hopefully, they will be started this fall.
BLOOD DRIVE: Fred Greene - Another successful blood
drive—we had 36 donors.
ROAD PAVING AND REPAIR: Susan Sadowski - The repairs
to Shad Lane have been completed, and the work on
Whiting should start in the next couple weeks.
FIREWORKS: Bill Price - Bill found someone new to
do the fireworks this year, and this time they will
be accompanied by music! He is trying to keep our
fireworks from being advertised since we have no more
room for parking or places for people to sit or stand to
watch the fireworks.
NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made to put the crime
report into the newsletter and passed with a majority
vote.
The next SBCL meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on
Monday, June 20 at the Sandbridge Community Chapel.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Jonathan Orlando, PT, DPT
Clinical Director
REDMILL CLINIC
2004 Sandbridge Rd., Ste. 102
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.301.6316
f t TPTI.COM/REDMILL
The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kay Scafone
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The Crime Report will begin in the
July/August Newsletter
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You still have time to take part in the popular Snakes, Frogs and Turtles program at the
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More than just sand in your pocket.
Just in time for summer entertaining! The Sandbridge Cookbook is
now on sale for $10 at the Sandbridge Community Chapel and also the
Boardwok Restaurant. Proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the
Waves of Love mission trip to Nicaragua.
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It’s that time again! We’ve had a great run and we hope to keep it up this year. The annual
response to our July 4 fireworks has been wonderful. In fact, if our donations meet or
exceed the levels we have collected the last three years, we won’t have to collect any next
year! So keep it up, folks!
We have a new provider this year and he promises that we’ll have musical accompaniment.
We hoped to have it last year but the threat of rain ruined our plans. Speaking of rain, the
city is not allowing us, or any of the other localities, to have a rain date. So, it’s July 4 or
nothing, I’m sorry to say.
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So, the sign is up, the committee is open for business, and now it’s up to you!
Once again, send your checks to any committee member.
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Amy Barton – 308 Back Bay Crescent
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JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
Calling all kids! Do you have what it takes to be a Sandbridge Junior Lifeguard? The 2016
Junior Lifeguard camps will be held July 20 and 21 for ages 8-11 and July 25 through 28 for
ages 12-16.
These camps are designed to teach beach safety, awareness of surroundings, physical fitness
and respect for the duties of our lifeguards. In addition, “Hands Only CPR” will be taught to
all parents at the end of each camp session.
Don’t miss this great opportunity! All camp proceeds go to “A Dolphin’s Promise” which
benefits cancer support services. Registration and parental release forms are located on
the Sandbridge Beach Civic League website at sandbridgecivicleague.org. Please contact
Meyon Burns with any questions: meyon@cox.net or 619-6118.
Remembering Our Sandbridge Neighbors and Friends...
PETER
GALANIDES
Peter Demetrios
Galanides passed
away
peacefully
on May 16 at the
age of 89. His
wife Mary, the
love of his life,
was at his side.
Only
mortality
could have parted their union of over 65 years,
filled with love for each other and their family.
Upon graduating from Maury High School,
Pete served a tour of duty with the U.S. Army,
stationed at West Point. Pete was a 1950 Phil
Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North
Carolina. It was in North Carolina that he met,
married and devoted his life to Mary Stefanou.
Upon graduation he joined the family business
of Galanides Inc. Pete was a member of Atlantic
Lodge #2 as well as a Shriner. He also served on a
number of local boards including Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, AHEPA, Sertoma
Club of Norfolk, Norfolk Community Services
Board, The Tidewater Association for Retarded
Children, and North American Foodservice
Corporation.
Pete is survived by wife Mary, son Peter Jr. and
his wife Elaine, daughter Stephanie, son Jerry, and
five grandchildren.
Pete and Mary raised their family in Norfolk, but
also packed them in a station wagon and travelled
the U.S. and Europe. They maintained friendships
in Sandbridge and across land and sea.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial
donation to Saint Mary’s Home for Disabled
Children, the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
or a charity of your choice.
CMDR RONALD ROSS
MEARDY, USN, RETIRED
Ron loved Sandbridge! Though
he traveled the world and his
country, Sandbridge and Virginia
Beach were home. Ron and his
wife Selena purchased a lot (with a
driveway) in Sandbridge in 1964,
after the Ash Wednesday Storm of
1962 washed away a house (they
heard was the shape of a glass
boat). Ron brought his family out on a regular basis to visit the lot and
enjoy the beach and ocean. He had dreams of building a house on the
land, but others thought his idea to build in the middle of nowhere was
a bit crazy. Their home was built in the early 70’s. Daughter Amber and
son Ronald enjoyed swims in the ocean with their dad (who often swam
a mile at a time), playing on the beach and riding to the Sandbridge
Market, in particular to make money from bottles left by construction
workers.
Ron was a professional boxer at age 15. He also played baseball at
Granby High School and continued to play in the Navy. Later in life, he
earned his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Virginia Wesleyan
in 18 months.
Ron enjoyed a long and successful career in the United States Navy,
enlisting in 1950 at the age of 18. He started his Navy life as a seaman
on the USS Monterey (CVL-26) and rose to the rank of Commander,
capping his career at the Submarine Board of Inspection & Survey
Atlantic. He was especially proud of his status as a Navy Mustang and
cherished the motto - “I did it the hard way…I earned it!” During his
three-plus decades as a Navy sailor, Ron served onboard nine different
ships and two amphibious units, exemplifying the Navy creed that
sailors belong on ships, and ships belong at sea. He served three tours in
Vietnam, including command of the USS Krishna ARL-38. During his
career, Ron received many medals, including the Meritorious Service
Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Unit Commendation.
Ron passed away on March 21, with loved ones by his side. He is
survived by his wife, Selena; daughter, Amber; and a grandson and
step-grandson.
Over the years, many people enjoyed Sandbridge because of Ron. He
was always a welcoming host and he, along with many others, left
footprints in the sand.
Pictured: Bill & Pat Sinclair
PAT SINCLAIR
Longtime Sandbridge resident Patricia Hawkins
Sinclair passed away peacefully on Saturday, April
16 at the age of 84.
She was a retired school teacher having taught at
Parish Day School in Virginia Beach for over 30
years.
Pat was a graduate of Lane High School in
Charlottesville, Virginia. She attended Mary
Washington College and was a graduate of the
University of Virginia. She was a member of St.
Simon’s Episcopal Church in Sandbridge.
Pat was a lifelong reader, teacher, excellent cake
baker and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. Having lived in Sandbridge
for 41 years, she was also a wonderful neighbor
and friend, according to Sandbridge Beach Civic
League President Joan Davis.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 64
years, Bill Sinclair, two daughters, two sons, seven
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to The
Butterfly Fund for Parish Day School at Eastern
Shore Chapel or St. Simon’s Episcopal Church in
Sandbridge.
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BIOBLITZ AT THE BACK BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
By Jane Stilley
It was a day of hiking and exploring the rich natural history of the Refuge during the BioBlitz on April 23. Among the events, The Joy of Photography
workshop led by nature photographer Fred Devan. Fred taught us how to sharpen our skills as we photographed birds, snakes and the scenic
landscape of the Back Bay and beyond. Fred is an enthusiastic, hands-on instructor, chock full of ideas on how to capture even the most elusive of
critters. For more on what’s happening at the Refuge this summer go to its webpage at fws.gov/refuge/back_bay.
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ALL BALLOTS TO BE RETURNED BY JUNE 20, 2016
SBCL OFFICER AND DIRECTOR ELECTIONS
The Sandbridge Civic League nominating committee met on April 27 to come up with a
slate of officers to run for the 2016-2017 year. The nominating committee has chosen the
following to run for election as Officers and Directors:
President: Joan Davis
Vice President: Cheryl Caloras
Treasurer: Tim Ferramosca
Secretary: Kay Scafone
Directors: Jane Stilley
Emilie Palmer
The nominating committee members were Janet Meyer (chair), Bob Walker, Kathy
Springer, Lorraine Jones, Joan Rose, Jonnie Mellen, Jim Reeve, Kathy Gause, Judy
Donahue, Tina Cinnone and Gail Bucker
During the May 21 SBCL meeting, these candidates were nominated from the floor:
President: Susan Sadowski nominated by Don Ashby
Vice President: David Watson nominated by Joan Rose
Treasurer: Catherine Miller nominated by Cheryl Petticrew
Secretary: Heather Malaby nominated by Donna Watson
Director: Herb Jones nominated by Ginny Maniscalco
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BALLOT
June 2016
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Vote for one (1) candidate for each of the 4 Officer positions by placing “X” by their name.
2. Vote for no more than two (2) Director candidates by placing an “X” by their name.
3. Insert single Ballot into small envelope, seal, print and sign name in spaces provided on outside of envelope.
4. Place sealed and signed envelopes in pre-addressed larger envelope, affix postage and mail.
5. Ballots must be received by the SBCL Secretary in the preaddressed sealed envelope prior to the SBCL
Membership Meeting on June 20, 2016.
Nominees for PRESIDENTNominees for VICE PRESIDENT
(select one)(select one)
Joan Davis_______Cheryl Caloras_______
Susan Sadowski
_______David Watson_______
Nominess for TREASURERNominess for SECRETARY
Tim Ferramosca
_______Kay Scafone_______
Catherine Miller
_______Heather Malaby_______
Nominess for DIRECTOR
(select no more than two)
Jane Stilley
_______
Emilie Palmer
_______
Herb Jones
_______
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CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES
----------------- PRESIDENT -----------------
----------------- SECRETARY -----------------
JOAN DAVIS
My family made SB our home 41 years ago. It is a
pleasure and honor to serve as your President for the past
five years. Volunteer paramedic here for 27 years. Giving
back to my community is my passion and my full-time job!
Remember, your vote counts!
KAY SCAFONE
Current secretary. Retired flight attendant. Capitol Hill
lobbyist for AFA. Active in Sandbridge Methodist Church.
Full-time resident since 2007. Love beach life, gardening,
reading & visits from family and friends. With many
important issues facing us, I believe we must work together
as a community to accomplish our goals.
SUSAN SADOWSKI
Married with two children. Live in Sandbridge Beach 26
years. Work for the City VBDPU 34 years. Have a good
understanding of how things work and how to get things
done. On the Board two years. Continue as communication
link for City projects that effect Sandbridge.
----------------- VICE PRESIDENT ----------------CHERYL CALORAS
Full-time permanent resident of Sandbridge since 2007.
Served on the Civic League Board of Directors in 2013,
becoming Vice President of the SBCL thereafter. In
whatever capacity I serve this community, my efforts
remain focused on preserving the delicate balance of
beauty/nature with the growth of our coastal community.
DAVID WATSON
I have been a member of SBCL for eight years. My
career has been exclusively supporting Federal contractors
in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes. This
experience, coupled with being on the board of a Richmond
condo association, provides me with the background and
knowledge to tackle the SBCLs toughest issues.
----------------- TREASURER ----------------TIM FERRAMOSCA
Current treasurer. Retired dentist and did all bookkeeping,
monthly and quarterly state/ federal tax forms himself.
Sandbridge Dunes Condo Association President. Treasurer
of Back Bay Restoration Foundation. Active member of
St John Church. Proud member of Hokienation. Beginner
saxophone player. Average pickleball player. Head Ravioli
Chef for Sandbridge Supper Club.
HEATHER MALABY
23 year owner in Sandbridge, Secretary of multiple civic
leagues & past member of SBCL Bylaws Committee.
Served as PTA Secretary for local schools, city-wide
Council of PTAs, District PTA President and on the PTA
State Board. Currently Sigma Election Officer and School
Health Advisory Board member.
---- DIRECTORS (select no more than 2) ---JANE STILLEY
Retired here in August 2014 after 18 years of enjoying
indisputably the best beach in the world! Spent 30 years as
a television news producer for NBC & CBS-owned stations
in Philadelphia. Currently co-editor of the SBCL newsletter
and filling the vacated board seat of Cindy Graf.
EMILIE PALMER
Owned our SB home since 1985, permanent residence since
2000. Served on boards on several national organizations/
associations in Floral & Hobby Industries. Own two small
businesses; a Sales & Marketing Co. and a Manufacturing
Co. In the business field for 35 years (Domestic &
International). Skills in Communication,Organization &
Planning.
HERB JONES
Past SBCL President and Vice President. Served many
years as contact for VB Council of Civic Organizations.
Retired college professor. Tram driver into BBNWR/
False Cape. Goal: to do something every day to better my
community. Willing to serve my neighborhood and offer
my background and experience. We need a change!
CATHERINE MILLER
I am a retired teacher and have called Sandbridge home
since 2008. I have, in the past, been responsible for
the budget and money management of several different
organizations, and understand the need for accuracy
and transparency. Let’s keep Sandbridge a residential
community and a place for family friendly vacations.
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BALLOT
June 2016
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Vote for one (1) candidate for each of the 4 Officer positions by placing “X” by their name.
2. Vote for no more than two (2) Director candidates by placing an “X” by their name.
3. Insert single Ballot into small envelope, seal, print and sign name in spaces provided on outside of envelope.
4. Place sealed and signed envelopes in pre-addressed larger envelope, affix postage and mail.
5. Ballots must be received by the SBCL Secretary in the preaddressed sealed envelope prior to the SBCL
Membership Meeting on June 20, 2016.
Nominees for PRESIDENTNominees for VICE PRESIDENT
Joan Davis_______Cheryl Caloras_______
Susan Sadowski
_______David Watson_______
Nominess for TREASURERNominess for SECRETARY
Tim Ferramosca
_______Kay Scafone_______
Catherine Miller
_______Heather Malaby_______
Nominess for DIRECTOR
(select no more than two)
Jane Stilley
_______
Emilie Palmer
_______
Herb Jones
_______
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Tropical Depression Bonnie made the
ANNUAL SANDBRIDGE
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
a washout, but the rain didn't dampen our
spirit of remembering those who made the
ultimate sacrifice for our country.
GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
By Jim Belcher
The 3rd Annual Sandbridge Charity Open
Golf Tournament featured a plethora of
highlights, especially one of the few warm,
sunny days of an otherwise inclement spring.
Sponsored by Siebert Realty, the tournament
benefited the Sandbridge Rescue Squad
in honor of Dick Jones and the Breanne C.
Mahon Foundation in honor of John Mahon.
The perfect weather yielded some very
low gross scores as well as scores of other
highlights.
The team of Dennis Lawheed (captain),
Ken Dietrich, Ken Icenbice and Bob Wilson
posted a fabulous net score of 55 (17 under
par!) in the four-man captain's choice format
on the challenging Hell's Point Golf Course.
Three teams finished three shots behind
with net scores of 58. Those teams were
captained by Joe Brady (also featuring Mark
Torchia), Damien Thayer (also featuring
Russ Carmichael, Trevor Connors and Jeff
Marburger) and Tom Becker (also featuring
Eric and Adam Becker).
Leeha Keenen won the Ladies' Closest to the
Pin with an excellent tee shot on No. 4. On
the men's side, Mike Wood took honors in
the Closest to the Pin on No. 15 while Cary
Shreve uncorked the longest drive on No. 16.
With lunch provided by Pungo Pizza and
dinner catered by the Sandbridge Island,
the perfect weather, the excellent golf and
the money raised for such worthy charities
combined to form the perfect spring outing.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Donors from Sandbridge and
beyond turn out in large numbers
to give the gift of life on May 12.
Thirty-six pints of blood once again
exceeded our goal! A big thanks to
our volunteers and to the American
Red Cross.
Charlie Ellin, Membership Chairman
(757) 426-8995
(charlie.ellin@gmail.com)
_______________________________________________________ ________
SBCL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
2129 General Booth Blvd
Suite 103 – 180
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ Phone # (_______) _________________________
Sandbridge Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ Phone # (_______) _________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
The SBCL membership year runs July 1st through June 30th and dues are $15.00 per membership year, you can become a member at
any time during the membership year but membership dues are not prorated. If you choose to join or extend your membership for
longer than one year please indicate the number of years and the corresponding dollar amount below.
Number of Years _______
Amount $: __________
Check #: _________
Date: ____________
Sandbridge Beach Civic League Membership
Renew Yours Early This Year
It’s June already and many of you have already renewed your membership for the 2016 – 2017 membership
year and beyond. It’s ‘Just-in-Time’ month for 37% of our total membership to renew; check your mailing
label; if it has the code ‘1606V or 1606S’ in the upper right hand corner or a RED DOT somewhere on the label
then your membership will lapse on June 30, 2016. Renew your 2016 – 2017 membership now and continue
your SBCL benefits beyond June 30th. Simply complete the form below and mail it in with your check, and
while you are at it why not renew for more than one year? Your SBCL membership helps keep you current on what’s going on in your community through monthly
newsletters and membership meetings, it also gives you a voice in helping shape matters affecting SB. Each
household membership includes voting privileges for two adults. Members receive 10 monthly Newsletters, a
membership directory, two SBCL vehicle decals and will be included on our master emailing list keeping you
up to date on current events. Membership also includes invitation to our free members only Oktoberfest and
provides information on our community Christmas party with Santa, clean ups and Easter egg hunt!
For additional information visit our SBCL website at www.sandbridgebeach.org.
Charlie Ellin, Membership Chairman
(757) 426-8995
(charlie.ellin@gmail.com)
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_ _ _ _JUNE
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SBCL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
37TH ANNUAL SANDBRIDGE PIG PICKIN'
September 10, 2016
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Little Island Park, Sandbridge
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEER
RESCUE SQUAD BY BEING A SPONSOR OF THE PIG PICKING - PLUS HAVING A GREAT
TIME WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
• Catering by Beach Bully
• Artisans & Crafters Galore
• Music by Tinna Sinnen
• Bobby the Clown for the Kids
The Rescue Squad does not conduct mail fund drives. The Pig Picking and
Summer Bingo provide 95% of our funds. The volunteers stand ready to help
you ALL YEAR so let’s help them on this ONE day!
Sponsorships are $100 which include two $35.00 tickets and recognition.
Make checks payable to “Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad,” complete the form below and mail to Fred Greene at 316 Teal Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Name: Date: 2014
Mailing Address:
City:
Ticket Mailing Address:
State:
(If different from mailing address)
How to be listed:
Sponsorship:
(Includes two $35.00 tickets)
Additional Tickets @ $35.00
#_____
$100.00
$___.00
Total$___.00
Zip:
Monthly Financial Report APRIL 2016
BEGINNING BALANCES, APRIL 1, 2016
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
$15,906.92
$2,080.61
INCOME
Dues
Interest
$1,570
$0.12
EXPENSES
Newsletter Printing
Spring Cleanup
Easter Egg Hunt
Reimburse for postage-D Earp
Bulk Mailing
$1,600.00
$390.00
$870.23
$49.00
$49.00
ENDING BALANCES, APRIL 30, 2016
Towne Bank Checking Account
Bulk Mail Account
TOTAL ACCOUNTS
$14,567.81
$1,799.69
$16,367.90
ST. JO HN TH E AP OST LE ANN UAL ST ING R AY RUN
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Upcoming Events Calendar
June
Birthstone: Agate & Pearl Flower: Rose
5
Sun
7th Annual Bass Tourney
6
Mon
D-Day; Normandy, France ‘44
7
Tue
Blue Can Recycle Day
11
Sat
Annual Boardwalk Art Show
14 Tue
Flag Day
Continental Army Est. 1775
17
Fri
VB Last Day of School
19
Sun
Father’s Day
20 Mon
Civic League Meeting
First day of Summer
School Report Cards Mailed
21
22 Wed
Tue
23 Thu
24-25
Bingo Starts @ Fire Station
Last Confederate Forces
Surrender 1865
Sat-Sun Knotts Island Peach Festival
25 Sat
Korean War Begins 1950
July
Birthstone: Ruby Flower: Water Lily
NOTE: No Civic League Meeting
4
Mon
SB Boat Parade & Fireworks
5
Tue
12
Tue
Medal of Honor Est. (1862)
17
Sun
Party at the Pier
19
Tue
20-21
Tr-F
Junior Lifeguard Camp (Age 8-11)
25-28
M-Tr
Junior Lifeguard Camp (Age 12-16)
26 Tue
Segregation Ends in the
US Armed Forces
Korean War Ends (1953)
27
Wed
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Services and Repairs
Design & Construction
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NEXT MEETING
Monday, June 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
at the Sandbridge Chapel Community Center, 3041 Sandpiper Road
Flotsam and Jetsam
It is Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2016, and also two days
before my 72nd birthday. Years ago, when I was growing up,
Memorial Day was always celebrated on May 30th, but now it
is celebrated on the last Monday of the month of May, whatever
the date might be, and forms a three day weekend. As a child in
elementary, junior high, and high school, I usually had a birthday
party at our summer beach cottage at Sandbridge on Memorial
Day since schools were always closed for that holiday. My friends
would pile into cars, driven by parents, and head from our home
in the Portlock section of South Norfolk to our little two bedroom
cinderblock cottage on the west side of Sandfiddler, north and not
far from the end of Sandbridge Road. We would always have hot
dogs, potato chips, soft drinks and, of course, birthday cake and
ice cream. Also, we would usually have more than one guest get
sunburned. We didn’t have sunscreen then. My mom would make
me put Noxema on my nose and…she’d make me wear a hat. It
feels nostalgic to me when Memorial Day falls on the 30th and I
usually want to eat hot dogs and, maybe, have a birthday cake…
with candles…even though it is…two days “before” my 72nd
birthday. That’s a lot of candles and…a lot of fond memories of
Sandbridge Beach Memorial Day festivities. This year it has been
raining most of the day, but Saturday was sunny and hot and our
neighborhood was bulging with people enjoying the beach and
celebrating the holiday weekend. There were at least 20 people in
the checkout line, constantly, at the Sandbridge Seaside Market.
Yards were packed with parked cars, evidence of lots of parties
going on. In the afternoon, south Sandpiper Road was backed
up all the way from Whiting Lane and I heard it took forever to
go east or west on busy, busy Sandbridge Road. All of the houses
around me are occupied. I love seeing my neighbors return. There
is an excitement in the air. Summer has begun!
Chandler Dennis……with the View from my Deck
Happy Summer to All!