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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.
June 2025
June 3, 2025
Dear Members,
We wanted to inform you that dredging has officially begun at the Amherst Inlet.
Please be courteous and cautious around the equipment while the township crews are working in the area. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated during this time.
Thank you for your support.
Happy Boating,
Beth Collis
President BSCA
May 2025
May 28, 2025
Hello Everyone,
Our Annual Meeting is quickly approaching, and we’d like to get an accurate headcount to ensure we have proper seating and light refreshments available.
Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Berkeley Township Recreation, 630 Atlantic City Blvd
Please take a moment to RSVP (yes OR no) using the link below. If you’re unable to access the link, you can also email me directly and let me know if you’re able to attend.
Email: president@berkeleyshores.org
Kindly respond by June 23rd.
Thank you!
Beth Collis
BSCA President
May 27, 2025
Hello Members,
Saturday was a beautiful day celebrating our 29th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration. Our community gathered by land and sea to pay homage to our Military and Fallen War Heroes.
Captain Howard Hoffman aboard his boat, the “Hakuna,” welcomed everyone and kicked off the parade together with Captain Art Quade aboard the “IT’s Fine” and ending with Captain Mike Widmer. Deacon Bob Gay of St. Barnabas Church of Bayville, aboard the “Dawn Marie,” blessed the members and their boats, asking for a healthy, safe, and epic boating/fishing season. Beth Collis, President of Berkeley Shores Civic Association, introduced the Master of Ceremonies, Mary Nuziale.
Mayor John Bacchione, Senator Carmen Amato, Chief of Police Kevin Santucci and Fire Captain Rich Jennings addressed the crowd. Berkeley Police, NJ State Police, and Bayville Volunteer Fire all proudly had their boats out in the bay.
Aboard the “Dawn Marie,” 1st Ward Councilman James Byrnes, a Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart, addressed the audience and laid a wreath on the water to commemorate the fallen.
On the beach, we honored our Gold Star Mother, Carol Koch, who spoke about her son, Major Charles J Koch, who was killed in action on June 14th, 2013. Carol was presented with a floral bouquet generously donated by the Mastapeter/Dante family of Bayville.
ROTC Color Guard of Central Regional High School led by First Sergeant Sales, raised their flags for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem, which was sung beautifully by L. Douglas and Amy Weed. Music was by Bagpiper L. Douglas Weed, and Bugler Wyatt Salberg.
If you were not able to join us on the beach or on the water, you can view the day on our Facebook page. Special thank you to Anthony Modica for streaming the event for us.
We would like to thank everyone for all their time and effort in making this event happen as well as thank everyone for attending. Thank you to Berkeley Township Parks & Rec for cleaning our beautiful beach prior to the event.
Thank you to Nancy Wieme for taking photos. Click here to view the album.
Thank you to Antonio Sgroi for capturing the event via drone photography. Click here to view drone photos and video.
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God Bless America!
Jenna Sarno
BSCA, Social Director
President’s Note
I would like to personally thank Jenna, our BSCA Social Director, for all of her hard work behind the scenes in organizing this year’s Blessing of the Fleet. Planning for this event begins as early as January to ensure everything runs smoothly, and Jenna truly rose to the occasion. This was her first year leading the effort, and she did an outstanding job with thoughtful coordination and dedication.
A heartfelt thank-you also goes out to all the volunteers and everyone who came out to support the event. It was a wonderful way to kick off the boating season and to honor Memorial Day together as a community.
Warm regards,
Beth Collis
President BSCA
May 21, 2025
Hello Everyone, Please READ this entire email…
As we prepare for the upcoming Annual Meeting, the Board has decided to make this year’s gathering a focused discussion on the future of the Berkeley Shores Civic Association. There will be no guest speaker and no town officials in attendance.
This meeting is all about a conversation between you — our members, and the Board — without distractions. The Civic Association was founded in 1985, and since it’s our 40th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
One key item on the agenda will be the discussion of open Board positions. The Board has chosen to postpone the election of new officers to a date to be determined. The Board is comprised of the positions:
Executive Positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Second Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Directors and Committee Areas:
- Membership
- Social
- Environmental
- Scholarship
- Code
- Welcome
- Advertising
- Garage Sale
Also, we would like to discuss future social events. We greatly encourage all current members to consider getting involved, sharing ideas, or even stepping into a role. Your input is essential in shaping the future of the Association.
Details:
Date: June 28th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Berkeley Township Recreation Center 630 Atlantic City Blvd. Bayville, NJ 08721
We look forward to an open and productive discussion!
See you all soon,
Beth Collis
President, BSCA
president@berkeleyshores.org
May 19, 2025
Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration on
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Boaters - 10:30 AM
Beach - 11:00 AM
Please join us, either by land or sea, to honor the brave men and women who gave their all for our country.
Boaters, please arrive at the designated (A) area by 10:30 AM to avoid issues of holding positions for longer than necessary. Try to stay in position and be ready to move around 10:45 AM to pass the Yellow Star and make your way over to Area (B) for the ceremony. See map below -(or download a copy here)
For those without a boat, we will be on Amherst Beach at 10:45 AM.
Guide boats are as follows:
“Hakuna” - Captained by Howard Hoffman
(powder blue 21’ Sea Hunt with bright blue flashing light).
“IT’s Fine” - Captained by Art Quade
(28’ white Boston Whaler with 4 flags flying proudly).
And in the rear will be Captain Mike Widmer
(23’ blue and gray Tide Water with 4 flags flying proudly).
You will be guided past the boat, “Dawn Marie” Captained by 1st Ward Councilman James Byrnes, where your boat will be blessed. Upon completion of your boat blessing, head to the ceremonial area at the Amherst Beach basin (Area B on map) to await the start of the Memorial Day Commemoration program.
It is important that all boats stay tuned to channel #69 for communication with the guide boats for staging instructions and most importantly, the commemoration program.
*Our program begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Remember to decorate your boat and bring fresh flowers to lay on the water for our fallen war heroes, if you so choose. (No artificial flowers, please)
If there are any changes due to weather or otherwise, we will send out communication towards the end of the week.
See you then,
Jenna Sarno
BSCA Social Director
May 10, 2025
Dear BSCA Members,
On Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, BSCA volunteers completed the cleanup of the grassy areas of our Berkeley Shores neighborhood in the "Adopt a Road" Program. Our turnout was small today, but the volunteers in attendance could still clean up Bayview Ave and Allen Rd along with Veeder Lane.
A big thank you is to the volunteers who signed up and are listed (in no particular order) Bob & Hillary Roof, Brian Bausback, Chris Zukowski, Ron Coleman, Anthony & Gail Monte, Anthony & Lori Modica, Brian Gately, Sue & Joe Aliseo, Barbara & David Lenkowsky, and Lou Partite. If I missed someone or misspelled names, please let me know so a correction can be made.
Also, a big thank you to Berkeley Township Public Works for supplying the bags, gloves, grabbers(pokers), and fluorescent vests and for removing the trash bags from the side of the road.
Click here for photos of today's event!
Thank you for keeping our neighborhood clean everyone!
Christine Partite
Environmental Director, BSCA
May 6, 2025
Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration
Hi BSCA Members,
As the weather starts to get warmer, we are getting more excited for summer!
Please join us on Saturday, May 24th, either on Amherst Beach or on your boat in the Amherst Inlet as we kick off boating season with our annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration. This event is our most important, as we remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedoms.
The boats will gather at 10:30 AM in the basin before the main inlet, and the parade will begin around 10:45 AM. Clergy from a local church will bless you and your boat for a healthy and safe boating/fishing season. Feel free to get creative and decorate your boat! We will send out more detailed information on the boat parade as we get closer to the date.
In case of rain, we will hold the commemoration ceremony in the Berkeley Recreation Center without the boat parade. We will send out an email if anything changes due to the weather.
Please feel free to contact us at social@berkeleyshores.org with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering for the event.
Jenna Sarno
BSCA, Social Director
P.S. A friendly reminder- “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”
May 5, 2025
Dear BSCA Families,
Volunteers are still needed for this Saturday! We need approximately 1.5 hours of your time to keep our neighborhood clean. We need a minimum of 12 volunteers to qualify for the township grant.
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; 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
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