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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.
April 2025
April 22, 2025
Dear BSCA Families,
Berkeley Shores Road Cleanup ~ We need your help!
We are asking for approximately 1.5 hours of your time to volunteer and help keep our neighborhood clean.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: H&M Potter School parking lot. ~ 60 Veeder Lane
Area cleanup will be assigned upon arrival. If we have enough volunteers, we will be cleaning Veeder Lane, Bayview Avenue, and Allen Road.
Roadside Cleanup Suggestions
1 - We recommend wearing long pants, long sleeves, and a head covering as part of appropriate clothing.
2 - We recommend insect repellent.
3 - Gloves, vests, trash bags, and grabbers will be provided by the township.
4 – Cleaners will not go into the woods to collect trash and full trash bags will be left along the roadside to be picked up by the township.
Please let us know if you can help us by filling out the RSVP form -- CLICK HERE or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://forms.gle/o8ey7a5sMV94H16J9 or contact Christine Partite- text 848-207-7650 or email to cpartite@aol.com with your name and number of volunteers.
Thank you!
Christine Partite
Environmental Director, BSCA
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
March 14, 2025
Hi Members,
This is just a friendly reminder that our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Truck Treat will be held on Saturday, April 5th, at 11:00 a.m. at Amherst Beach.
Please RSVP by March 22nd via the link below if you plan to attend.
As mentioned, this event is only open to the children and the grandchildren of current paid BSCA members.
Please email us at Social@Berkeleyshores.org if you have any questions.
See you soon!
February 2025
February 27, 2027
Hello Members!
We are SO excited to announce that our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Truck Treat will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 am at Amherst Beach. Special guests will include the Easter Bunny & Bayville Volunteer Fire Department! Remember to bring a camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
The egg hunt will start promptly at 11:00 am so please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes earlier to allow time for check in. This event is open to the children and the grandchildren of current paid BSCA members.
Please RSVP by March 22nd using the link below.
Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to help hide eggs and check in guests. We are also looking for volunteers to take photos of the event and help with parking/traffic. The volunteer's day starts at 9:30 AM and should end by 12:30 - 1:00 PM.
If you are having problems with the RSVP, you can email us (social@berkeleyshores.org) with the following:
Member name, address and phone number
Names and ages of all child participants
Can you volunteer?
Hope to see you soon!
Jenna Sarno
BSCA,Social Director
February 24, 2025
Come celebrate at the Winter Fest on March 29th from 3:00-7:00 PM at Veterans Park. Enjoy a day of fun, festivities, and community spirit!
Click here for the flyer for more details. Hope to see you there!
Have a great day!
Beth Collis, BSCA President
February 19, 2025
Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year! As we prepare for the BSCA June Annual Meeting, we want to remind you that this will be an important meeting as all board terms are coming to an end. If you are interested in becoming a member of the executive board, please contact me for further information. Email: president@berkeleyshores.org
Keep in mind that all these positions are volunteer and unpaid, with a 2-year term.
Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
P.S. SAVE the Dates:
Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th
Clean Ocean Action - April 12th
Scholarship Deadline - April 15th
Blessing of the Fleet - May 24th
Annual Meeting - June 28th
Membership Dues - July 1st
Christmas in July - July 26th
Garage Sale - August 23rd-24th
February 6, 2025
Dear Members,
Vincent’s Legacy is an organization that accepts donations of gently used furniture and household items from residents in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. These donations are then matched with local families in need through an assessment process.
At this time, Vincent’s Legacy is in urgent need of donations, as their inventory is running low. If you, a neighbor, or a friend have items to donate, please call the number listed on the attached flyer. Additionally, if you know anyone who may be moving, downsizing, or clearing out a home in these areas, please share this information with them.
Even if you don’t have items to donate right now, I encourage you to keep Vincent’s Legacy in mind for the future. If you have any questions, please call Vincent’s Legacy at the number listed on the linked flyer. Click here for the flyer!
Thank you for your time and support.
Best,
Lori Modica
BSCA, Vice President
February 1, 2025
Hello BSCA Members
We were asked to share the following important information from Legislative District 9 with you!
Amato, Rumpf and Myhre: New Combined Property Tax Relief Applications are Available for Seniors
Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre are alerting constituents that the New Jersey Treasury will begin mailing combined property tax relief applications to seniors in the coming weeks.
According to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, seniors will be able to apply for the Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and StayNJ programs using one application. Over one million households in New Jersey are expected to receive the new combined application, which will also be available online in mid-February at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov.
The 9th Legislative Delegation issued the following statement:
“Our delegation continues to prioritize property tax relief for our constituency, largely consisting of senior citizens who simply want the ability to afford to stay in their home. This combined property tax relief application announced by the Treasury will make it easier for residents to take advantage of property tax relief benefits. As we approach this year’s budget season, we are committed to fully funding these critical property tax relief programs.”
Constituents of the 9th Legislative District who do not receive an application and would like one mailed to them or are seeking assistance with the application process are encouraged to contact the Amato-Rumpf-Myhre legislative district office at SenAmato@njleg.org.
January 2025
January 30, 2025
BSCA SCHOLARSHIP
Dear Members of BSCA:
BSCA continues to support our community and our membership through the BSCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Again, in 2025, BSCA will offer two $1,000 scholarships for eligible students. The scholarships are available to students at Central Regional High School who are residents of Berkeley Township or students who attend any high school and whose parents or grandparents are BSCA members in good standing.
If you are interested in this scholarship program, more information and the application can be found on the BSCA website. Click here to visit the BSCA Scholarship page.
The deadline for applications is APRIL 15, 2025.
Please call Jim Badavas at 732-236-6405 with any questions.
Thank you and be well.
Jim Badavas
BSCA, Scholarship Director
January 29, 2025
Super Bowl Fun for a PAWSitive Cause!
Now that we know it’s Chiefs vs. Eagles, the excitement is heating up, and here’s your chance to join the fun while supporting a great cause! Join the Super Bowl Squares Pool and make a difference! Each box you grab helps support Sure Safe Animal Rescue and gives you the chance to win big!
Here’s How It Works:
• Winners are determined by the score!
• Each box cost $50.00
Prizes:
• 1st Quarter: $250
• Halftime: $500
• 3rd Quarter: $250
• Final Score: $1,500
Note: If the game goes into overtime, then the final score will be the end of the overtime score not the end of the 4th quarter.
How to claim your BOX:
1. Click the link to pick your space. Link: https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/571127
2. Enter YOUR name to claim your box.
3. Send your payment via Venmo @SureSafeAR Important: When sending Venmo payment, please include your box number in the memo.
OR contact me to arrange cash payment or president@berkeleyshores.org
4. Payment must be made at the time you claim your box. If not paid within 4 hours of selecting your box, your name will be removed from the box. Once payment is received, I will mark your box as “PAID.”
5. All boxes must be paid by February 5th, 2025 to allow time for numbers to be randomly assigned.
Quick Payouts!
• Venmo Players: Winners will be paid instantly via Venmo after the scores are final for each quarter.
• Cash Players: We’ll meet up the next day to deliver your winnings in person!
• No football knowledge required - just pick your box and cheer for your numbers!
Every dollar raised goes directly to helping animals in need. Together, we can score touchdowns for these furry friends!
Tax Deductible Donations:
Sure Safe Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. If requested, we can provide you with a donation letter for your records.
Claim your box before they’re gone!
Let’s make this Super Bowl one to remember—for you AND the animals!
Message me if you have any questions president@berkeleyshores.org
Thank you for your Support,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
January 20, 2025
Hello Members,
Unfortunately, due to a lack of interest, Game Night at the Berkeley Recreation Center on February 2nd, 2025 has been cancelled.
Be on the lookout for future emails about upcoming events including our much anticipated Easter egg hunt at Amherst Beach.
Feel free to email social@berkeleyshores.org with any suggestions on events you would like to see hosted in the future.
Jenna Sarno
Social Director, BSCA
January 7, 2025
Hello Members,
Hope everyone is enjoying 2025 so far!
We are getting ready to host our first event of the year: a BSCA Game Night at the Berkeley Recreation Center on February 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. We’ll provide games to play, but feel free to bring along your favorite game and a sweet treat to share if you’d like. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks.
This is a free event for current members only. Please RSVP at the link below by January 19th if you plan to attend. The event will be cancelled if there is a lack of interest.
Click here to RSVP or copy and paste the address below into your browser!
https://forms.gle/K75qNNakHiM7UbhTA
Please email social@berkeleyshores.org with any questions on this event.
Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year!