he Friends of Island Beach State Park is a non-profit volunteer organization formed to enhance interpretive, educational, recreational & research programs, and events at Island Beach State Park. Our mission is to further public appreciation and stewardship of the park. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and occupations but have in common a variety of interests in this beautiful State Park. The Friends of Island Beach State Park, Inc. is a non-profit tax exempt corporation as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Code 501-C-3 and was officially incorporated in 1996. Our primary objectives include: To raise and receive funds or property to assist in the enhancement of the nature habitat, buildings, and properties of Island Beach State Park. To encourage protection of the barrier island ecosystem. To support activities, educational & special events, and programs that further public appreciation, participation, and stewardship of the park. To encourage support for park programs through volunteer participation, fund raising, and dissemination of information. 2016 Board Members With the New Year comes a new team of critical thinkers and passionate board members who are ready to take Island Beach State Park into the future. With new partnerships and fresh faces, we introduce the new energetic team for 2016: President – Angelo Sica Vice President -Judy Merritt CO-Vice President – Bill Gwyer Treasurer – Douglas Tegeder Corresponding Secretary – Patricia Sica Recording Secretary – Bonnie Delaney Membership Secretary – Jenn Husar Marketing & Publicity – Michael Redpath Trustee – Dominick Solatzo Trustee – Justin Auciello Trustee – Tim Husar Trustee – Ferdinand F. Klebold