Space Coast Surfriders Foundation
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Intracoastal Brewing Company
1. Call to Order
Board Chair Nina Hunt called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. Icebreaker
Nina kicked things off with a fun icebreaker. Each attendee introduced themselves and was prompted to share a random fun fact or hobby that others wouldn’t guess about them.
3. Guest Speaker Presentation
Speaker: Jenny Ryan, Operations and Development Coordinator, Florida Wildflower Foundation
Jenny delivered an engaging and informative presentation on the ecological and cultural importance of wildflowers, highlighting how they:
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Provide food and habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife
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Improve water quality, reduce erosion, and aid in carbon sequestration
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Promote ecotourism and recreational opportunities
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Add natural beauty and support civic pride
Programs Highlighted:
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Planting & Conservation: 35 counties and 3 towns have adopted native wildflower resolutions.
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Grants:
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Seedlings for Schools (K–12 education)
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Viva Florida (public beautification, including Indialantic swale)
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Seeds of Knowledge (library-focused)
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Research: Over $1M invested in funding for graduate-level horticulture and native plant research.
🔗 Learn more: www.flawildflowers.org
4. Announcements
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Membership: $50 includes a free Surfrider T-shirt, available at your first meeting.
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Open Roles: Actively recruiting a Vice Chair and Events Coordinator—members were encouraged to inquire.
Shoutouts:
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All who joined our first-ever Surf Member & Beach Cleanup Day—incredible turnout and major impact!
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Adam for leading BWTF (Blue Water Task Force)—bi-weekly water test results available on the website.
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Giulia for hitting the ground running with email outreach and link creation.
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Alexis for elevating our social media game—despite a restart, we’re already over 160 followers!
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Chris and Janita for consistently supporting events and beach cleanups.
5. Upcoming Events
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April 22 – Earth Day Fair
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Time: 5–7 PM
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Location: Aquarina, Melbourne Beach
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Surfrider will host a booth to promote OFG, OFR, and private beach cleanups with flyers, stickers, and engagement materials.
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April 25 – Earth Day Swale Planting
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Time: 9:30 AM
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Location: 8th Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 (west of A1A)
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Supported by: $5K Florida Wildflower License Plate Grant + Town of Indialantic Sustainability Committee (up to $1250)
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What to bring: Garden tools, gloves, water, rakes, shovels
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Parking: Near Lily Park or side streets
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No May Meeting
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Reminder: There will be no monthly meeting in May.
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Instead, join us Saturday, May 17 for Dragon Boat Racing!
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Limited to 16 participants.
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After registering online, email info@heartandsouldragonboating.org with subject “May 17 Surfrider” to receive the waiver and registration details.
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6. Ocean Friendly Gardens Update (Bill)
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Preparing for the April 25 swale planting in Indialantic.
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Ongoing mission to enhance native planting for water quality and ecological benefit.
7. Closing Remarks
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Nina thanked all attendees for their ongoing support and participation.
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Expressed appreciation to Intracoastal Brewing Company for hosting the evening.
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Encouraged everyone to tip their servers generously and stay after to socialize and learn how to get more involved.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 PM
Minutes prepared by:
Brendon Miller
Board Secretary