FRIENDS OF ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK
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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Parry Knauss
Vice President - David Brooks
Membership Secretary - Mary Jo Capra
Secretary - Deborah Fable
Tresurer - Kimberly Hardin
Members At Large - Caroline Davis
Members At Large - Karen Fitzsimons
Members At Large - Jim Arendale
Members At Large - Mark Olshefski
President - Parry Knauss
Vice President - David Brooks
Membership Secretary - Mary Jo Capra
Secretary - Deborah Fable
Tresurer - Kimberly Hardin
Members At Large - Caroline Davis
Members At Large - Karen Fitzsimons
Members At Large - Jim Arendale
Members At Large - Mark Olshefski
2021 President’s Year End Summary
I’d like to thank the 2021 board members. They have been a great group to work with.
And now, our new slate of candidates for the board.
The motion and second was made to accept the slate and unanimously adopted. Thanks to the new board!
Close – Thank you again for your membership and support. It’s time to renew your memberships. We appreciate you!
Wishing you a Healthy New Year to you all.
Parry Knauss
President
- Vice President David Brooks
- Treasurer Kim Hardin
- Secretary Debbie Fable
- Membership Secretary Mary Jo Capra
- Members at Large Caroline Davis, and Karen Fitzsimons
- Had four membership programs by Zoom. They were on Scallops, Park Update by Scott Robinson, Native Plants as Food and Medicine, and the new Alaqua Wildlife Rehab. Center.
- Continued planning for the playground replacement project. Submitted two grant applications – 1 to the Florida State Park Foundation and one to the St. Joe Community Foundation. Received a $69,000 grant from the St. Joe Foundation! We thank them! This allowed us to start a Phase 2 project to provide benches and additional play equipment and amenities.
- Had 2 big fund raising events in October – the first Splash & Dash event in collaboration with RUN/SUP, and a drawing for a new paddleboard and equipment given to us by the Florida Park Service. Both were very successful!
- Replaced the aquarium and equipment in the Visitor Center – a beautiful new exhibit!
- Purchased 144 Park volunteer t-shirts
- Purchased a new clothes dryer for the camp volunteers
- Purchased trees for the new campground area
- Designed and now have Friends shirts and hats for sale – including online sales
- Had a booth at two area Farmers Markets
- Provided volunteers for the PCB Marathon portion in the Park
- Continued our aluminum can recycling program. Still looking for volunteers who have a trailer hitch to take cans to the recycle place. Just email us if you would be interested in doing one of the months.
And now, our new slate of candidates for the board.
- President Parry Knauss
- Vice President David Brooks
- Treasurer Kim Hardin
- Secretary Deb Fable
- Membership Secretary Mary Jo Capra
- Members at Large Caroline Davis, Karen Fitzsimons, and Jim Arendale
The motion and second was made to accept the slate and unanimously adopted. Thanks to the new board!
Close – Thank you again for your membership and support. It’s time to renew your memberships. We appreciate you!
Wishing you a Healthy New Year to you all.
Parry Knauss
President
NEWS FROM THE ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK STAFF
Park Manager, Scott Robinson is happy to announce the completion of the restroom located at the Lagoon Picnic Area and Boat Ramp, the new restroom is a huge improvement over the older facility. Park staff would like to thank our visitors for their patience during the construction.
"St. Andrews State Park is pleased to announce the opening of Phase 1 of the campground following renovations made as a result of damages caused by Hurricane Michael. Phase 1 includes campsites #93 through #158. All campsites are full hook-up and include a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. There is also two bath house facilities available for registered campground guests to use. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Lower Grand Lagoon and make your reservation here: https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/.../SearchViewUnitA..."
“Park Manager, Scott Robinson is pleased to announce that Brandie Dziegiel has been selected as the new Park Service Specialist for St. Andrews State Park. Brandie comes from Caladesi Island State Park, located in the Tampa Bay area, where she started as OPS Park Ranger. While at Caladesi Island she gained experience in all facets of park operation and her passion for preserving Florida State Parks was solidified. Brandie is excited about her new role at St. Andrews State Park and is looking forward to making meaningful connections in the park and community.”
Jetty Rocks Project, St. Andrews State Park (Park Manager Scott Robinson)
Photo of contractors placing more rocks at the inlet lagoon section of the Jetty.
Here are a couple of photos of the newest access to the beach located along the boardwalk in the Jetty area. This access was installed to provide addition access and is beach wheelchair friendly. The old wooden boardwalk was removed by a group of volunteers from the local paddling and surfing community. The Department provided additional funding and we purchased several rolls of Accessmat, a product designed to help those with disabilities cross uneven terrain. This new beach access is being well used by visitors. Article about the project in the PCB Life newspaper, April 2021; https://mypcblife.com/rocking-out-the-jetty-project/
Photo of contractors placing more rocks at the inlet lagoon section of the Jetty.
Here are a couple of photos of the newest access to the beach located along the boardwalk in the Jetty area. This access was installed to provide addition access and is beach wheelchair friendly. The old wooden boardwalk was removed by a group of volunteers from the local paddling and surfing community. The Department provided additional funding and we purchased several rolls of Accessmat, a product designed to help those with disabilities cross uneven terrain. This new beach access is being well used by visitors. Article about the project in the PCB Life newspaper, April 2021; https://mypcblife.com/rocking-out-the-jetty-project/
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