June 2026
OPENING
A meeting of the Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) was held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in the Camp Meeting Community Room, 28 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. The meeting was called to order by OGCA President Joyce Klein at 10:03 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by recognition of special guests and announcements.
- Joyce gave information on numerous local upcoming events.
- She announced that the July Guest Speaker would be James Manning, Jr., the new Neptune Township Business Adninistrator.
- She reminded everyone of the August 30th Ocean Grove Community Block Party from 4 to 8pm in the area behind Seaton Ocean Grove, a free event for all with live music, food trucks, games and kids activities.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dave Jenkins, Chairman of the Ocean Grove Beach Foundation, along with Cameron Klinger and Rick Cuttrell, gave a detailed presentation on the history of the group, its funding sources, and the projects it has undertaken over the years. Renderings were presented for a new elevated bridge between the boardwalk lifeguard station and beach office to provide lifeguards with a raised view of the entire beach. Construction is expected to begin in the Fall. Many questions followed.
NOMINATIONS FOR JULY ELECTIONS
Nominations were accepted for the July elections of four OGCA officers and one Board of Trustees Member:
- For President: Joyce Klein – motion by Jenny Shaffer, seconded by Barbara Burns.
- For Vice President: Paul Kaplan – motion by Gerard Yosca, seconded by Ron Goldfadden.
- For Treasurer: Nancy Clarke – motion by Randy Roessle, seconded by JP Thompson.
- For Secretary: Theresa Checki – motion by Colleen Meyer, seconded by Nita Novy.
- For Board Trustee: Barbara Burns – motion by JP Thompson, seconded by Ron Goldfadden.
BUSINESS MEETING
Committee Reports
- Giving Committee chair Paul Kaplan announced their July campaign asking for volunteers to join in fun sing-along events at the Complete Care facility on July 15 and at Seaton Ocean Grove on July 22.
- Legal Committee chair Barbara Burns gave an update on the status of the OGCMA appeal of the FEMA denial of the Sunday morning beach closures.
- Membership Committee chair Robert Ignato provided an update on the Ocean Grove Community Block Party noting that volunteers will be recruited over the coming weeks for both setup and and day of event.
CLOSING
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am. Respectfully submitted by Theresa Checki, Secretary of the OGCA.