SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti are on a writers’ retreat in Laguna this weekend, brainstorming on future stories for our blog and other publications.
We’re excited about the upcoming California Surfrider Foundation Conference in Ventura, August 26-28, 2011. Many interesting environmental and political speakers will be gathered in Ventura to discuss ocean and beach concerns, education and activism.
Close to 100 people will be at the conference. Seth Godin, the nationally-recognized media and marketing guru, is scheduled to speak about "The Tribes We Lead." Other guest speakers and Surfrider Foundation members will address the group on issues ranging from environmental activism to legislation, media realtions, volunteerism and youth outreach. Everyone will be making a trip to Surfer's Point, as well, to learn about eco-system management and get in some group surfing.
Today we took a break from our work to celebrate Patti’s husband Greg’s birthday. He’s a member of the Surfrider Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter, too.
We put together a special brunch just for him with fresh California fruits and avocadoes.
Of course, we had cake – red velvet – with two flavors of Clemmy’s all natural ice cream – vanilla bean and peanut butter chocolate chip.
And there were gifts to open.
... including a bottle of Barefoot Wine, which is a Surfrider Foundation sponsor.
Greg’s planning to enter the Surfrider HB/SB Golf Tournament on September 22nd at Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. SurfWriter Girls will be there, too as volunteers. The tournament, which includes dinner and prizes, raises funds for the chapter’s programs.
Belle, our new little intern, who came along on the retreat with us, was happy to join in the birthday celebration. A true surfer girl, she had her sunglasses on.
It was great meeting Patti and Sunny at the Surfrider Convention at Ventura. Your blog looks great!
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