Sierra Club Turtle Coast Group Awards History

2007- Presented December 15, at the Solstice Party at Melbourne Village Community Center

Certificates of Appreciation
Kathy Emerson - “for going the extra mile to serve on Flexcom and coordinate the August Flexcom Meeting”
Judy Orcutt - “For vision and leadership in environmental land preservation in Indian River County”
Citizens' Coalition of South Mainland - “For leadership in stopping unwise development of the Micco Road habitat corridor

2006- Presented December 16, at the Solstice Party at Melbourne Village Community Center

Photo certificates and wall calendars
Lynn Walsh - “For publicizing and hosting Sierra Club meetings in Indian River County”
Laura Ward - “For your advocacy to preserve community character”
Brevard Community College Environmental Club: “For your efforts to ‘Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet’”
- Advisors: Susan Phillips and Billy Fried
- Sierra Club Memberships to officers:
...Thomas Spina, President
... Joe Galarza, Vice President
... Stephanie Wray, Secretary
... Michelle Walachli, Treasurer
... Julian Zamora, Historian
... Dale Yeager, Beach clean-up
... Brooke Derosa, Beach clean-up
Grant-Valkaria Preservation Committee: “For outstanding work to preserve your rural community”

Books presented to:
Bryan Kattwinkel - for booth set-up and take-down during all our environmental events. Book: Florida’s Fabulous Natural Places
Amy Tidd - for your years of community involvement to help protect Brevard County’s way of life. Book: Florida’s Fabulous Canoe and Kayak Trail Guide
Jerry Leslie - for many years serving as Sierra Club’s representative to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Recreational Advisory Committee.  Book: Saving the St. Johns River by Leroy Wright
Mary Sphar - for outstanding work as Political Chair.  Book: Florida’s Fabulous Butterflies

2005 - Presented December 17, at the Solstice Party at Melbourne Village Community Center

Local Awards
Maureen Parent - 2004 EELs Referendum, 2005 preservation of gopher tortoises and Indian Mound Property
Sheryl Chapman & Greg Kalmbach - Interesting, innovative, and fun outings
Maureen Rupe - For her work on the Brevard County Charter Revision Commission, Partnership for a Sustainable Future, and Intelligent growth management
Lisa Smith and Arlyn Baker - Successful opposition to Wal-Mart construction over Titusville well-fields
Maria Sonnenberg - Insightful and conscientious environmental reporting
Neta Harris and Laurilee Thompson - The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
Dick Wainer - Continuity of service on Executive Committee, and ongoing work with membership, newsletters and events

State Awards
Amy Tidd - Oak Leaf Award - For Special Achievement for Environmental Work - Turtle Coast Group - Amy Tidd - 2005
Jim Woodfin - Pine Tree Award - For Outstanding Leadership of Exceptional Benefit to the Turtle Coast Group - Jim Woodfin - 2005

2004 - Presented December 18, at the Solstice Party at Melbourne Village Community Center

Kirsten Carlson - Most active new member
Dick Wainer - Membership & Events coordination
Sheryl Chapman - Most amazing outings
David Pinyerd - Most patient treasurer
Paula Lechten - Most ambitious - newsletter & outings chair
John Ide - Most Avid Walker
Amy Mosher - Gopher Tortoise
Jerry Leslie and Aileen Swan - Calendars
Mary Sphar - Scrub Jay & Wetlands Conservation
Suzanne Valencia - The Power behind Turtle Coast
Amy Tidd - Conservation, e-mail Warriors, EELs Referendum!

2003 - Presented December 20, at the Solstice Party at Suzanne Valencia's house

Nancy Higgs - Outstanding Leadership on Brevard County Environmental Issues
Amy Mosher, Mary Sphar, Suzanne Valencia, Johna Holloway - Scrub Jay Conservation
Amy Tidd - Air Quality and Managed Growth
Dick Wainer - Tabling Events, Newsletter Mailing, Membership Coordination
Pete Kostrzewa - Political Activity Leadership
Paula Lechten - Newsletter Design and Outings Leadership

2002 - Presented December 21, at the Solstice Party at Paula and Bob Lechten's house

Photo award:
Jim Woodfin - rescuing and enhancing web site, help with Forever Wild concert

2001

Photo awards:
Sheri Willoughby - conservation
Amy Mosher - conservation
Jim Egan - Conservation Specialist Program

Certificates:
Marge Derrick - cell tower guidelines
Paula Lechten - Indian River Lagoon brochure
Barbara Howell - newsletter editor
Dick Wainer - membership
Johna Holloway - rummage sale, fund raising
Jerry Leslie - outing scholarship program, calendar sales

2000

Photo awards:
Doug Sphar - conservation
Mary Sphar - conservation
Dick Wainer - membership

Certificates:
Steve Dresner - Treasurer, help with booths, making coffee, etc.