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All of the email communication sent out monthly can be viewed on this page. Older messages will be moved to our Archived Membership Emails page. We've created the page in order to better serve the 5% of members with no email address on file and as a place for all members to review past communications. You can scroll through the page or simply click on a date to read that day's email.
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May 2025
May 2, 2025
Dear Berkeley Shores Members,
I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out once more because, despite several prior emails, there has been no response regarding open board positions.
We currently have several vacancies on the board that need to be filled. With over 360 members in our community, it’s disheartening that we have not had a single volunteer come forward.
As many of you know, I’ve served on the board as both Vice President and President for over 6 years. Like the rest of the board, I volunteer my time, often at the expense of my family and business. We all lead busy lives - some of us aren’t full-time residents - but if we want the Berkeley Shores Civic Association to continue, it requires engagement and effort from the community.
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the current board members, especially those who have stepped up recently. We appreciate every bit of help, but we simply cannot do this alone.
Open Board Positions:
Secretary:
- Attend board and membership meetings
- Use our recorder to help take minutes
- Organize and type up the notes afterward
Garage Sale Director:
- Put signs out before the sale and take them down afterward
- Help prepare and send emails (need to know how to use Google Docs and Google Sheets)
- Assist with promoting the event on social media
Note: Without a garage sale director, we may not be able to hold a sale in August.
Welcome Director:
- Assist with Membership
- Welcome new homeowners into the neighborhood
If you are interested in filling a position or would like to get involved in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Email me @ president@berkeleyshores.org
Thank you for being a part of Berkeley Shores and for taking the time to read this. Let’s work together to keep our community strong and active.
Warm regards,
Beth Collis
President, BSCA
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd-24th
April 2025
April 18, 2025
Hello Members!
The H&M Potter Elementary School Annual Gift Auction is right around the corner!
Join the PTA on Saturday, May 3rd, and drop off tickets between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
If you’re interested in attending, please click here for the event flyer for details.
There’s still time to support the event by donating a gift basket — they would greatly appreciate it! More information can also be found on the flyer.
Click here to download the donation flyer
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at president@berkeleyshores.org
Good luck,
Beth Collis
BSCA President
April 10, 2025
Important Annual Meeting Info:
Hello Members,
Our Annual Meeting will be held on June 28th - more details to come soon!
In the meantime, we would love your input:
Would you like Township officials to be our guest speakers?
Would you prefer a different guest speaker? If so, who would you like to hear from?
Or would you rather keep it casual, meet your neighbors, and play bingo?
Please follow the link to respond by April 28th so we can plan accordingly:
We are also looking to fill two important volunteer positions on the board:
Secretary:
Attend board and membership meetings
Use our recorder to help take minutes
Organize and type up the notes afterward
Garage Sale Director:
Put signs out before the sale and take them down afterward
Help prepare and send emails (need to know how to use Google docs and Google sheets)
Assist with promoting the event on social media
Note: Without a garage sale director, we may not be able to hold a sale in August.
Let us know your thoughts - we appreciate your feedback and help.
If you have any questions please send me an email: president@berkeleyshores.org
Have a great day,
Beth Collis, BSCA President
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd-24th
April 7, 2025
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep –Saturday, April 12
Reminder, this Saturday is the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep. RAIN or SHINE.
The Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep is just a few days away! Join us on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM as we come together to help keep our beaches clean.
Meeting Location: Amherst Beach parking lot
Cleanup Areas: Amherst Beach → Allen Beach → Butler Beach
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Clean Ocean Action, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone while making a positive impact on our shoreline. Berkeley Township will be providing a light breakfast before we begin to fuel us for the cleanup.
The Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission is serving as the Captain for this year’s Beach Sweep!
To participate, please register using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdISOR4IDOHxv_020CMSSTNUhPCpC--X0CPQv30mJMA5fIUQg/viewform
Students who need volunteer hours - I will have a form available and can sign off on your hours at the event.
We hope to see everyone there for a great day of community and conservation!
Best,
Beth Collis
BSCA President
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd - 24th
April 6, 2025
Hi BSCA Members,
What a fun day we had!
Despite the windy weather Saturday, we had a great turnout for the 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Truck Treat. Over 40 children scoured the Amherst Beach and Playground looking for eggs. Even the Easter Bunny was spotted out on the beach!
Thank you to Bayville’s Volunteer Fire Department for allowing the kids to climb inside and take photos in a real-life fire truck. The children also enjoyed delicious ice cream treats from Mr. Softee.
Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the event! We love hosting events that bring our community together and thoroughly enjoy watching our Berkeley Shores Families have fun.
Please keep in mind that your RSVPs are an integral part of our event planning. If you are not able to come, we understand! To allow us to plan more effectively, please always reach out to us if you need to adjust your previous response.
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered and helped make yesterday a success. We are already looking forward to the next event!
View photos by clicking HERE - or copy and paste the URL into your browser.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Mrz4ig5mvM6whhUX8
See you soon!
Jenna Sarno
Social Director
April 4, 2025
To those registered for the Egg Hunt,
It looks like we may get lucky tomorrow! The weather seems to be holding out for the morning so we will move forward with having our Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Truck Treat event at our favorite local beach on Amherst.
The Bayville Volunteer Fire Department and our very own Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Please arrive by 10:30 to allow time to check in before the hunt begins promptly at 11.
If you volunteered for the event, keep an eye out for a separate email from us.
Please email us at Social@Berkeleyshores.org if you have any questions.
Thank you!
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd-24th
March 2025
March 27, 2025
Hello Everyone,
The Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep is just a few weeks away! Join us on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM as we come together to help keep our beaches clean.
Meeting Location: Amherst Beach parking lot
Cleanup Areas: Amherst Beach → Allen Beach → Butler Beach
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Clean Ocean Action, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone while making a positive impact on our shoreline. Berkeley Township will be providing a light breakfast before we begin to fuel us for the cleanup.
The Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission is serving as the Captain for this year’s Beach Sweep!
To participate, please register using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdISOR4IDOHxv_020CMSSTNUhPCpC--X0CPQv30mJMA5fIUQg/viewform
Students who need volunteer hours - I will have a form available and can sign off on your hours at the event.
We hope to see everyone there for a great day of community and conservation!
Best,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd - 24th
March 20, 2025
To BSCA Members:
REMINDER: TWO $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
With less than one month to go until the deadline, applications for the 2025 BSCA SCHOLARSHIP are due by April 15, 2025. Eligibility is extended to graduating students, from any high school, whose parents and/or grandparents are BSCA members in good standing and Central Regional High School graduates who are residents of Berkeley Township. All completed applications must be received by the due date….APRIL 15, 2025.
Applications and instructions can be found on the link on the BSCA webpage.
http://www.berkeleyshores.org/scholarship.html
Please call Jim Badavas at 732-236-6405 with any questions.
Thank you and be well.
Jim Badavas
BSCA, Scholarship Director
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
BSCA Annual Road Clean Up - May 10th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Save Barnegat Bay Meeting - July 19th
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd-24th