(Feb. 9, 2017) Less than a week after activities of Ocean Pines’ 50th Anniversary Committee appeared to have been put on pause, planning has apparently resumed.
The semi-centennial group had asked for public support of its endeavors during a meeting on Jan. 28, but a related motion was shelved in order to adjust some of the language.
Director Slobodan Trendic said his recent removal as liaison was not voluntary, but it was Board President Tom Herrick’s decision, and he would have been happy to continue to serve on the committee.
Director Cheryl Jacobs, at the request of Herrick, has taken over as liaison to that committee. Jacobs said she drafted an amended motion that Director Doug Parks will introduce during a public meeting later this month.
She said on Monday she has yet to meet with the committee, but on Feb. 3 Ocean Pines put out a press release about the activities of the panel.
“The Ocean Pines Association is thrilled to announce its contribution to the planning of the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the community of Ocean Pines,” the release stated. “The board of directors has approved an allotment of $20,000 for the planning of a series of celebratory events that are set for the year of 2018. In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the Ocean Pines Association will host a Sign Ceremony, Kick-Off Party, Golf Tournament, 50th Anniversary Parade, 5K Run, Family Fun Day, 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Event, Historical Society Update Event, Miniature Golf Tournament and Winter Ball.
“The Marketing and Public Relations Department will work closely with a resident-run committee, the 50th Anniversary Committee, to set the stage for the celebration. Director Denise Sawyer and her team will publish a commemorative newsletter that will look back through some of the major milestones in the community’s development from its formative years through today. The official Ocean Pines logo will feature a 50th Anniversary Celebration seal. Merchandise with the anniversary seal will also go on sale in 2018.
“It’s the largest birthday celebration in 2018, and the wonderful residents and guests of Ocean Pines are all invited.”
The semi-centennial group had asked for public support of its endeavors during a meeting on Jan. 28, but a related motion was shelved in order to adjust some of the language.
Director Slobodan Trendic said his recent removal as liaison was not voluntary, but it was Board President Tom Herrick’s decision, and he would have been happy to continue to serve on the committee.
Director Cheryl Jacobs, at the request of Herrick, has taken over as liaison to that committee. Jacobs said she drafted an amended motion that Director Doug Parks will introduce during a public meeting later this month.
She said on Monday she has yet to meet with the committee, but on Feb. 3 Ocean Pines put out a press release about the activities of the panel.
“The Ocean Pines Association is thrilled to announce its contribution to the planning of the 50th Anniversary Celebration for the community of Ocean Pines,” the release stated. “The board of directors has approved an allotment of $20,000 for the planning of a series of celebratory events that are set for the year of 2018. In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the Ocean Pines Association will host a Sign Ceremony, Kick-Off Party, Golf Tournament, 50th Anniversary Parade, 5K Run, Family Fun Day, 50th Anniversary Time Capsule Event, Historical Society Update Event, Miniature Golf Tournament and Winter Ball.
“The Marketing and Public Relations Department will work closely with a resident-run committee, the 50th Anniversary Committee, to set the stage for the celebration. Director Denise Sawyer and her team will publish a commemorative newsletter that will look back through some of the major milestones in the community’s development from its formative years through today. The official Ocean Pines logo will feature a 50th Anniversary Celebration seal. Merchandise with the anniversary seal will also go on sale in 2018.
“It’s the largest birthday celebration in 2018, and the wonderful residents and guests of Ocean Pines are all invited.”