Surfrider is about passion. It’s about people engaging and becoming stewards protecting what you love. And since of their local oceans, waves and - coming here, I’ve discovered that noth- es. On top of this, our domestic chapter ing displays this passion better than network is now larger than ever, with 84 our stories. Stories about our activists. chapters nationwide. Our supporters. Our campaigns. Stories So, welcome to Surfrider. This about us. new print piece will be published twice a The piece you hold in your year for our most loyal donors and con- hands is a new way for us to connect tributors. In it, we’ll share our stories. with you. So, if you’re asking what this Your stories. And, we’ll connect your is and why you’re receiving it, the an- support to the work we are accomplish- swer is simple… it’s about sharing our ing. It’s your donations that are enabling stories. this work. Your support is our lifeblood. You’ve had a meaningful role We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we do. has enabled amazing work to take place, including some notable coastal preser- Thank you for your continued generous vation victories, and we simply want to support. year period between 2006 and 2011 Sur- For our oceans, waves and , frider annually enjoyed an average of 28 domestic coastal victories. In 2013, that Jim Moriarty number jumped by more than 50% to 43. CEO This year we’re on track to have another banner year. Each one of these victories P.S. If you have comments or questions has a story. But, they all share one thing: regarding this new publication, please each was fought and won by local activ- feel free to email us at surfrider_mag@ surfrider.org SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR OUR OCEANS, WAVES AND BEACHES.

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If you have already arranged for a future gift, please contact us so we can add you to our Legacy Circle. HE FELT WOOZY went on to suggest that the infection was - AND DIZZY luted waters. Rhodes was told to stay out of “For people to engage, there needs to the water for a few weeks and allow the be an epiphany. Mine was simple. I got ear to heal. During his recuperation, he sick.” began to take a closer look at his local beaches and waves. “I grew up going to In 1995, Mike Rhodes was a Senior Part- Torrey Pines State Beach with my Dad ner with Cooley Godward Kronish and in the 60s. He would push my sister and me into waves on those old rubber mats. was a Friday and the waves were pump- I’ve lived and surfed in Del Mar since ing. Sure, it had been raining for a cou- about 1979. I’ve seen the degradation ple days, but the ocean was calling and of the beaches over time and the deterio- Mike was experiencing the feeling that ration of the oceans. My observation is surfers know too well . . . he was itch- that the beaches, the quality of the water, ing to get out for a surf after weeks of the quality of the environment – has suf- work and no surf. Saturday morning, he fered.” loaded up his board and headed to 15th Mike had heard about the Sur- Street in Del Mar, his local break and the frider Foundation but wasn’t a member and wasn’t active with his local chapter. had a great session, caught his share of As he began to do more research, what he waves, and went home feeling rejuvenat- found impressed him. The local chapter ed and ready to return to the courtroom was performing water quality testing at on Monday, where he would make his beaches in his area. They were trying to closing argument and then babysit the raise consciousness and help people to jury during their deliberations. understand the impacts of their actions When Monday rolled around, on the water quality. Mike believed that he felt woozy and dizzy but managed to they were taking steps to improve water get through his closing. By Tuesday, he quality over the long term, and he decid- was unstable and couldn’t even drive his ed he wanted to support those efforts. “I car. He asked his partner to attend to the started by making some donations. Lat- jury and asked his wife to take him to the er, one of my partners, who was doing doctor. After some routine tests, his doc- some pro bono work for Surfrider at the tor informed him that he was suffering time, suggested that I might also be able from a massive ear infection and build to use my professional talents to help the organization.” As an attorney focused on cor- same “big law” acumen that he offers to porate law and intellectual property, clients like Facebook, eBay and Google Mike wasn’t sure how he could apply his to help Surfrider Foundation consider knowledge. But after joining the Legal their plans, look at the angles and make Issues Committee (LIC) – a small group wise decisions pertaining to litigation. of advisory attorneys who help guide the Mike has also been an ambas- direction of the Legal Department – he sador of sorts for Surfrider. He has en- found that he could apply a business couraged others to get involved and uti- - tion. “I don’t view litigation as an ef- organization. Clients who surf are told fective instrument for the environmental to contact their local chapters and see movement. It’s entirely retrospective. how they can help out. Others are intro- Something bad has already happened. duced to Surfrider’s leadership as poten- The water is polluted. Access has been tial donors or board members. Rhodes impeded. Something has occurred that has even passed it along to his family you want to challenge or change. You’re members. His daughter, Molly, interned trying to reset the clock and put it back. at Surfrider Foundation’s Global Head- Very often you don’t ultimately win the quarters while she attended UCLA. war. You’re skirmishing over battles.” Throughout, he has remained a So, Mike began to ask questions with a loyal major donor to Surfrider. “I grew corporate business lens applied to Sur- up in modest means. But, my career has blessed me with a lucrative income and that litigating this case will accomplish your short-term objective but you will me should plow that asset back into the lose in the long term? What is the col- community. I personally have a creed lateral damage if you wage the battle but that I should give 10 to 15 percent of my end up losing? What are the allocable income back to charity or to the commu- resources that can be focused on this nity. So, I’ve been willing to give freely problem? “You can’t tilt at every wind- to support Surfrider’s efforts.” mill,” says Rhodes. Rhodes has made efforts to Nearly twenty years on, Mike spread this mantra but has been frustrat- is still an active member of the LIC. He ed by the results. “I’ve been very disap- pointed at the challenge of getting others to Save Trestles. He has offered the – including those in my peer group – to - give money. It just shocks me. What search, planning and preparation related Surfrider does is hard and often futile to Surfrider’s legal efforts. He has pre- work, against all odds and with very sented to the San Diego Chapter regard- limited resources. I think that everyone ing the use of litigation as a tool in their should chip in, especially if they enjoy battles. And, he has continued to use the and utilize the resource at stake.” HONORING on behalf of the causes he believed in. amount given to the endowment is not Past recipients of the Dillon Henry Dillon’s loss continues to have spent, but instead is conservatively in- Memorial Internship fund include: A LIFE a tremendous impact on his classmates, vested. The investment earnings are friends and family. But, no one was then available for Surfrider to spend on more devastated than his parents, Harriet campaigns and projects or for purposes 2013 Dillon Henry (DHen to his friends) was Zaretsky and Steve Henry, and his sis- unique among teenage boys. He had a ter, Taylor Henry. The shock of losing was established with a gift of nearly passion for life and was multi-talented. such a remarkable son and brother was $200,000 from the Dillon Henry Foun- Entering his third year as a Law Student He was a social chameleon and had a di- immobilizing. Yet, they swiftly set in dation and Dillon’s friends and family at Duke University Law School. verse group of friends, all of whom ad- motion goals for themselves, as they felt gave another $50,000 bringing the origi- mired his joyful disposition and enjoyed honoring their son’s and brother’s desire nal principal in the fund to $250,000. his broad smile and charisma. Besides to make the world a better place had to Upon making their gift, Dillon’s parents Pursuing a Master of Science by Re- his friends, his two loves were writing be their mission too. And, this goodness remarked, “We hope to carry on for Dil- search in Marine Biology at James Cook would help them stay uplifted and pro- University. strong leadership characteristics and vide some relief from the unimaginable have continued to reach out to others and was a 17-year-old honor student about grief. They created the Dillon Henry engage them in working together to cre- 2012 to begin his senior year at Palisades Foundation and Dillonslist.org and part- ate better futures for us all. Dillon lived Charter High School when his life was - his life with purpose and with the knowl- cut short in a tragic car accident in July, nizations that were in sync with Dillon’s edge of the joy that comes from giving.” Graduated from Golden Gate University 2007. His friends remembered him for interests and passions. The goal of these The fund they created is the Law School. Interviewing for ocean and his unwavering kindness toward others partnerships was to create a worldwide Dillon Henry Memorial Internship Fund environmental law jobs in San Francis- and his belief that everyone should “pay community dedicated to education, chil- and will provide, in perpetuity, monetary co. it forward” by helping others. They also dren in need, human rights and the envi- support to help young people pursue a recalled his loyalty, his warm and en- ronment. career in coastal and marine conserva- gaging personality, his creativity and an In continuing the family tradi- tion. The funds generated by the endow- Completed her Masters of Environmen- inclusiveness that touched the hearts of tion of compassion and generous giving, ment will provide annual stipends for at tal Management at Duke University, those around him. the Dillon Henry Foundation created an Nicholas School of the Environment. During his junior year, Dillon endowed internship fund at the Surfrider the Surfrider Foundation’s environmen- Now a Coastal Processes Specialist, founded the Ocean Awareness Club at Foundation to preserve Dillon’s spirit tal and legal teams. With these funds New York Coastal Program, Albany, NY. Palisades Charter High School and it and his love for the oceans. Harriet’s Surfrider is able to attract, hire and train quickly became the most popular club and Steve’s partnership with Surfrider the best and most committed interns 2011 on campus, amassing more commu- each year. Since its creation in 2007, nity service hours for students than any gift of its type and represented the be- the fund has had a tremendous impact on other. The club was a demonstration of ginning of a formal endowment for the our internship program and has enabled Graduated from Tulane Law School. Dillon’s concern for our planet and its organization. a number of talented young minds to Now an Environmental Policy Graduate inhabitants, and the inquisitiveness and An endowment fund is similar gain valuable experience while helping Fellow at The Association of Clean Wa- character that often drove him to action to a permanent savings account. The Surfrider with our mission-related work. ter Administrators in Washington, DC. Graduated from the Bren School of En- Graduated from Bren School of Envi- vironmental Science and Management. ronmental Science & Management and Now a Water Conservation Representa- accepted a job as an Instructor at the tive for the City of Santa Cruz, CA. University of the Virgin Islands.

2010 2008

Graduated from University of Washing- Graduated from University of Southern ton Law School. Now a Law Clerk at Law School. Recently be- the Washington Court of Appeals in Ta- came a Solo Practitioner in Employment coma. Also serving as a Board Member Law in Laguna Beach, CA. of Dillonslist.org. Graduated from Oregon State University Graduated from the Bren School of En- with a Masters in Marine Resource Man- vironmental Science & Management. agement. Currently a Fisheries Manage- Now a Conservation Manager at The Pa- ment Policy Analyst with NOAA Fisher- ies Service, MD.

2009 The Dillon Henry Memorial Internship Fund was inspired by Dillon’s passion for learning and his unending love of the Graduated from Gonzaga University oceans. Through this endowment, his School of Law. Now holds the position giving spirit will continue to contribute of In House Counsel/Manager at First- and serve as an enduring legacy and trib- Carbon Solutions in Sacramento, CA. ute to his life.

To learn more about Dillon and the legacy of giving that his life inspired, visit www.dil- lonslist.org. The family encourages visitors to the site to make donations to the Dillon Henry Memorial Internship Fund and con- tinue the growth and impact of the fund.

To learn more about endowments and memo- rial gifts please contact our Development Of-

To learn more about internships at Surfrider Foundation visit www.surfrider.org/job3.asp E M P O W E R I N G including some failing and leaking sep- sites. Their preferred use of one of the suring bacteria levels of water samples tic systems, and a disconnect between park’s streams for eating, bathing and collected from either marine or freshwa- CITIZENS the sewer and rain pipes leaving a home. grooming has loaded the system with ter sites, each chapter has been able to Unfortunately, this did not lead to the an- bacteria, which washes straight down design and implement their water-test- The true power of any citizen science ticipated improvements in water quality into Wild Cat Cove. ing program to best utilize the available program is the ownership that each vol- at the beach, and the State threatened a The Chapter uses their educa- resources and meet local needs. Some unteer feels for their sampling site, and permanent closure in 2010. tion programs to inform visitors about chapters collect water samples at local the passion they have to do whatever it While continuing to help their the importance of securing food items beaches and run their own water testing takes to make sure that site is clean and partners look for sources of the pollu- from the raccoons and has implemented labs. Other chapters partner with coastal protected. The Northwest Straits Blue tion, the chapter undertook a massive a pilot ‘Scoop the Poop’ program this organizations, universities, aquariums Water Task Force (BWTF), led by Elea- education and outreach program at the summer to determine impacts on water and watershed groups. Some provide nor Hines and her team of star students park to better inform visitors, and to try quality. manpower to local beach monitoring from Western Washington University to understand the local problems better. While the absolute solution to programs by collecting water samples (WWU), are no exception. “We weren’t certain of what the source the bacterial problem at Larrabee State and delivering them to state or county- The Northwest Straits Chapter of bacteria was at Larrabee, but we Park remains uncertain, the Northwest run labs. Many chapters also have wa- started testing the water quality at Wild thought that our best chance to keep the Straits Chapter BWTF volunteers won’t ter-testing programs established in local Cat Cove in Larrabee State Park a de- beach open was to do some education give up until they can rest assured that schools. The common thread running cade ago. Located near Bellingham, and outreach while observing human the beach water is clean and access re- through all of the BWTF programs is WA, Larrabee is popular with both visi- and animal activities in the park,” rec- mains open for all types of recreation. the passion of Surfrider volunteers and tors and locals alike. During the sum- ollects Eleanor Hines, Northwest Straits Similar stories of citizen em- activists to do their part and protect the Chapter Chair. powerment via volunteer-generated data places they love. night, and the park welcomes millions of Every summer since, this mas- can be found throughout the Blue Wa- Learn more about the Blue visitors each season. Beachgoers enjoy sively successful education program has ter Task Force. Surfrider currently has Water Task Force at www.surfrider.org/ grown larger and larger. This past sum- 30 very diverse, volunteer-run BWTF blue-water-task-force. Click on the Re- crabbing, wading; and for those willing mer, Eleanor managed a team of over a water testing labs operating around the sources tab to download the 2012 BWTF to brave the cold water temperatures, dozen WWU interns that were at Lar- country. While all of the labs are mea- Annual Report. swimming and scuba diving. Unfortu- rabee on a daily basis manning an in- nately, the Chapter’s water quality test formation booth, leading nature walks, results have shown that this beach has a chronic bacterial pollution problem that surveys with park visitors. appears to be worsening over the years. Meanwhile, the chapter’s part- After watching conditions de- ners think they have zeroed in on the most likely culprit of the bacteria show- BWTF team beseeched their local and ing up at the beach: Raccoons! Appar- state partners to investigate the sources ently, the local population of these ani- mals has exploded as they have learned number of problems in the watershed, to scavenge food from the park’s camp-

EVOLUTION OF California and the Northwest, the role of a Hawaii Regional Coordinator came CHAPTERS into play. This role was created to help oversee the chapters, encourage them to Hawaii is known for its pristine beach- work together, and take a look at the big- ger picture. Realizing they were a part key state to maintain a strong Surfrider of a powerful activist network, the chap- Foundation presence. A few years ago, it ters started coming together to ask for a became evident that uniting the chapters paid staff person. from island to island would be crucial in When raising funds for the po- protecting the state’s treasured coasts. In sition, it certainly helped that Hawaii order for Hawaii to live up to its repu- was the birthplace and Mecca of the tation as “paradise,” chapters needed importance of having a strong Surfrider to achieve major victories and launch presence there. In January of 2009, Stu- groundbreaking campaigns. Achieving those types of results would eventually Hawaii Regional Coordinator. Securing require hiring a Hawaii Chapter Coordi- enough grants to make the Hawaii Co- nator. ordinator a full-time position has had a As issues affecting the coasts remarkably positive impact on the ef- of Hawaii began to rise, so did the num- fectiveness and success of the chapters’ ber of Surfrider Foundation chapters. efforts. The number of campaigns and members “Over a decade ago, Surfrider grew throughout the state as people con- tinued to get involved. Although they throughout our network. Since hiring were doing good work, the chapters on Stuart Coleman, we’ve seen an increase Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island in coastal victories, memberships, do- were geographically isolated and work- nations, new chapters being developed ing independently. So, statewide goals and attendance at our Hawaiian Islands Chapter Conferences,” said Ed Mazza- achieve. rella, Surfrider Foundation’s Director of The chapters consisted of small, Chapters. core groups of members who were more One of the main issues the focused on their local issues and surf Hawaii chapters set out to tackle was breaks rather than the bigger, underly- fully implementing the Rise Above Plas- ing swells that affected us all. Up to that tics program and achieving bag bans point, chapters didn’t know much about throughout the state. With a rapidly each other’s campaigns, strategies or expanding activist network, politicians struggles. continue to feel the pressure to do some- With the rise of Regional Co- thing about the plague of plastic waste ordinators in the Northeast, Southern ocean. Building on the existing bans on foam (aka, Styrofoam) containers, which Maui and Kauai, the statewide efforts are toxic to both the marine environment of Surfrider and other organizations re- and human health. Chapter leaders are sulted in the passing of plastic bag bans also working on a big water quality grant on the Big Island and then on Oahu in to measure the amount of pesticides in the nearshore waters of Hawaii. nation to ban plastic bags in each of its “Starting as a Surfrider vol- counties! unteer over a decade ago, I’m amazed “The biggest difference that at the growth and positive changes our I’ve noticed since the chapters secured chapters have made in our local com- the Hawaii Coordinator position has munities and across the state,” said Stu- been in the legislative arena. Stuart has art Coleman. “Since becoming Hawaii been a tremendous asset in that area, so Coordinator, I’ve been impressed by the much that Surfrider has had a noticeable hard work of our volunteers and chap- - ter leaders. They have shown me that waii lawmakers and was actually a key a powerful activist network really can player in helping to pass a groundbreak- help change the world, one person at a ing statewide ban on single use plastic time.” bags,” said Scott Werny, former Oahu In addition to the positive im- Chapter Chair. pacts on the chapters, Stuart has also At the 3rd Hawaii Chapters built and maintained links to various Conference in August of 2013, activists funders in the state including founda- from each chapter had more victories to tions and individuals. He provides them celebrate than ever before. After a com- with updates and makes sure to include plete reorganization a few years ago, the them in the campaigns and programs of Maui Chapter helped save the famous the local activists. As a result, funding surf breaks at Ma’alaea and Honolua for Surfrider’s Hawaii-focused work has Bay. The Hilo Chapter won a beach increased year to year and Surfrider is access victory. Partnering with several now looking at ways to mirror this suc- cess with other Regional Managers else- helped pass a ban on smoking at all of where in the U.S. Oahu’s beaches and parks. Surfrider’s It is clear that this is only the QUAD Club at the University of Hawaii beginning of something tremendous. convinced the Chancellor to place a ban Hawaii has set a tone within their com- on all expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam munity and all of Surfrider Foundation food service containers on campus. - Following the lead of this tic bags statewide. With the help of a younger generation of student activ- Hawaii Chapter Coordinator to organize efforts, the chapters are already making to passing legislation at the county and a larger difference in protecting their state levels to reduce the use of EPS state’s oceans, waves, and beaches. I WILL NOT TURN In the mid 70s, it was Shaun and a few others who literally created the idea that MY BACK ON THE surfers could be paid. They invented pro- OCEAN age of 22, Shaun became World Cham- is a current member of pion. While many professional athletes Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Direc- peak at a moment like this, Shaun was tors and his connection with our mission just warming up. goes back to his youth and to the incep- A decade later, Surfrider was tion of Surfrider itself. being formed, and when founder Glenn To truly understand the depth of Shaun’s love and respect for the advertisement, he called Shaun. Dan ocean, one needs to start with his fa- Merkel’s photo depicted Shaun in an el- ther. Shaun’s dad, Ernie Tomson, was egant and powerful bottom turn and the an Olympic-bound champion swimmer accompanying copy read, “Do a good in South Africa and had his kids in the ocean from their earliest days. Even af- the essence of Surfrider -- we love the ter he nearly lost his arm in a shark at- waves and we should engage to protect them. away from the ocean. In fact, his love A few years later, Glenn again and respect grew deeper. It’s safe to say reached out to Shaun and asked him to that Shaun grew up in the ocean. In his speak to children at an upcoming event. early teens, he developed a competitive Shaun wanted to connect the kids with the ocean and also give them something that fueled his desire to win. they’d remember. He sat down and, in For his bar mitzvah, Shaun’s one sitting, wrote the 12 lessons that embody a code for surfers. He printed of Oahu in Hawaii. Shaun the lessons on laminated cards and gave was instantly hooked on the perfection them to the kids. This became the frame- of the powerful waves he found there, The Surfer’s and he returned every year for the next Code. three decades. Shaun developed a unique The original 12 lessons and style characterized by both power and the larger book illustrate the clear con- grace. He became a masterful tube-rider nection Shaun sees between the ocean, and changed the way waves were ridden waves and the environment. turns inside the tube. When you go to the beach everyday it’s easy to take it for granted. The water is clean, your favorite isn’t buried under a harbor, there’s birds and there’s dolphins and sand crabs. The ocean is a vital resource for everything from sea life to the economy. As surfers, we’re somewhat caught in the middle. The beaches and sea life can’t exactly protect themselves and when it comes to business’ agendas, they’re more worried about margins than interrupting sand flow or a migratory pattern. We’re really lucky to have the ocean and the beach Surfrider so all surfers have a larger col- and the waves, and we’re also really lucky to have Surfrider Foundation who’s dedicated to protecting it. lective voice.” Support your beach at surfrider.org 1) I will never turn my back on the ocean. Today, almost 30 years after his 2) I will always paddle back out. 3) I will take the drop with commitment. commitment and engagement is deeper 4) I will know that there will always be than ever. He is an active member on our another wave. Board of Directors and continues to push 5) I will realize that all surfers are our mission into the hearts and minds of joined by the ocean. people of all ages worldwide. 6) I will paddle around the impact zone. Last year, Shaun spearheaded a 7) membership push to strengthen our con- 8) I will watch out for others after a big nection with surfers. He asked the ques- set. tion “Who is the best young surfer who 9) I will pass along my stoke. 10) I will ride, and not paddle, into answered the question with “Dane Reyn- shore. olds.” He then took it upon himself to 11) I will catch a wave every day, even contact Dane, share his stoke with Dane, if only in my mind. direct the ad’s creation and design, and 12) I will honor the sport of kings. help to get it run in all of the major do- mestic surf magazines. (See facing page) Shaun’s views on our ocean environ- As 2013 comes to a close, ment represent a natural extension of Shaun and Surfrider are partnering once his life as a waterman. “Surfers are im- again. As our annual gift to our Lifetime mersed in the elements, they are on the Members, we will be sending an in- front line and see the environment as it’s scribed copy of The Surfer’s Code. It’s enveloping them.” our hope that the book will remind our Yet, his understanding of the loyal supporters of Shaun’s connection to the ocean and his ongoing engage- environment goes well beyond that of ment in its protection. As an ambassa- many surfers. He understands the real value of a wave and the related need the Surfrider Foundation, we believe to invest in the protection of waves Shaun is an excellent example of contin- and beaches. “Every surfer should be a ued work to protect what you love. As member of Surfrider. They all take ad- he says in The Surfer’s Code, Lesson 1... vantage of what the ocean has to offer; Shaun Tomson will never turn his back waves aren’t free and we all need to join on the ocean. THE THING I HAD Surfrider was a logical choice for Jeff, not just because of the Foundation’s con- MOST TO GIVE WAS TIME community-based organization. By the early 1990s, a chapter Every volunteer has a story, a reason had formed in the South Bay and that’s they support Surfrider, and a reason they where his commitment to advancing coastal protections all started. He began waves and beaches. This is Jeff Duclos’ volunteering for the South Bay Chapter story. and was soon asked by nose riding wiz- Since an early age, the beach ard, Bob Purvey, to assist the struggling was Jeff Duclos’ refuge. Being born and Malibu Chapter. When he started in Malibu, constant in his life since high school. there were maybe half a dozen active More than 30 years ago, Jeff started members, and by the time he left, he a family and scraped some money to- had helped build the chapter to a level of prominence. The chapter had amassed It was a dream come true when the day an impressive operating budget, accom- came that he no longer had to travel to the beach, because he now lived there. the watershed and preserving the point Raising his family in the late break, an amazing natural resource. 70s and early 80s in this little beach city This led to the opportunity to brought some alarming coastal issues to join the Surfrider Board of Directors, light; all was not right in his paradise. where he served with and met activists Birds and marine life were vanishing from around the county, while interact- and kelp beds were virtually non-exis- ing with Surfrider staff on a whole dif- tent. Marine pollution was practically an ferent level. accepted cost of doing business during “The Staff, Board, and volun- that time. teers from around the world really are This is when Surfrider Foun- some of the most outstanding and inspir- dation entered the picture. As a lifelong ing people I have ever met,” said Du- surfer and beachgoer, Jeff felt he had a clos. “The experience and relationships personal obligation to do something to were life-changing for me.” protect this treasured resource. He became educated on local “The thing I had most to give issues. He knew other engaged locals was time, so I became a volunteer,” said as well as many of the politicians. He Duclos. understood grassroots activism and the power that engaged citizens could wield. was the charm. Jeff has been on the His time as an activist and Council since 2009 and has also served chapter leader ultimately served as a as Mayor. springboard to his involvement in poli- “As a surfer, I understood try- tics where he felt he could have a big- ing and failing and the disappointment and frustration that brings; as an envi- coasts. ronmental activist, I did as well,” said “As far as my political aspira- Duclos. “But my experience in both of tion, Surfrider was the wellspring,” said those pursuits had taught me the impor- Duclos. tance of perseverance, of not losing sight REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Jeff’s political calling came of the goal, of how struggle sweetens when he realized that far too much ef- success when it is achieved. This mind- HONOR A SPECIAL MILESTONE fort was being spent on trying to change OR OCCASION have given me. And that’s why I’ll al- putting in the effort and resources to re- ways feel deep gratitude and connection place that thinking. to this organization.” Nobody was stepping up and So, what is Jeff doing now? running who accurately represented Involvement in his coastal communities Jeff’s views or the views of his friends remains strong as he is currently a Gov- and neighbors. He asked himself, ‘why erning Board member of the Santa Mon- don’t I run?’ So he ran for Hermosa ica Bay Restoration Commission. And Beach City Council and after two failed in January, he was named the California attempts to get elected, the third time Coastal Commission’s South al- ternate appointee, representing Los An- geles and Orange counties. A story like this proves that Remember the memory of someone important to you. even if time is the only resource you Celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary or wedding. have to give, you never know where it Recognize a special achievement or event. could lead or where things could end up. One common theme among Sur- Memorial and tribute gifts mark your commitment to oceans, frider supporters is that we all care. We waves and beaches and recognize that the individual care enough about our coasts to want to being honored shared this same passion. get involved. Whether getting involved means dedicating time or donating mon- To learn more call (949) 492-8170 ey, we are all lending a hand in advanc- or visit www.surfrider.org/ways-to-give ing Surfrider’s mission.

elements that make up Surfrider Foun- The greatest coastal victory is one you dation; the power of our brand in coastal 2012 communities, the massive reach of our The best scenario for a win is network, the credible citizens that stand when the public, particularly the locals up for local issues in coastal communi- in a coastal community, treasure what it ANNUAL REPORT ties, and the hundreds of thousands who is that they already have… and are will- engage with us every month through ing to act to preserve it when even the social media. Our network runs deep, smallest threat arises. This point speaks spans wide and points in one direction: to the very essence of Surfrider Founda- coastal preservation. tion, our distributed, grassroots network Financially speaking, 2012 was of people. In the years ahead, you will not an easy year, yet we achieved what see us leaning more and more toward we set out to do. We met our revenue this point. We know this is our competi- goals and operated within our projected tive advantage. We understand that our expenses. “special sauce” is identifying, nurturing Surfrider enjoys an advantage and supporting local coastal stewards. you to “see” the impact that Surfrider We will add more and more Foundation is making toward our mis- in revenue streams. This has enabled wins in the years ahead. We want you to To set the stage for our 2012 results, let sion: the protection and enjoyment of us, even within the challenging past - us offer some context. Between 2006 oceans, waves and beaches through a few years, to operate without layoffs port is invested with these points at the and 2011, our annual average of coastal powerful activist network. A complete and maintain focus on our mission. We forefront. list of these wins can be found at Sur- have four major lines of revenue: grants, From every member of the Sur- favor of the coastal and ocean environ- frider.org/wins. We encourage you to membership, donations and cause mar- frider network, thank you so very much ment that results in a positive conserva- visit this page and spend a few minutes keting partnerships. We have selectively for your ongoing support. tion outcome, improves coastal access, viewing our achievements. invested in those areas with the great- or both) was 28. This means that during We recognize that some coastal est potential for growth, while preserv- - victories are years in the making. That’s ing the revenue lines with the smallest For our oceans, waves and beaches, cession occurring in the middle of that why we took steps in 2012 to analyze growth potential. period, our domestic chapters averaged and to ensure that the infrastructure for One could read the above and 28 victories. - ponder, “is this enough?” Is it enough In 2012, our domestic chapter ciently support the activities of the chap- network achieved 43 coastal wins, more ters and our members. We understand a very impressive list of coastal wins? Jim Moriarty than a 50 percent increase in wins over that teaming top-notch technical and In the end, the question becomes “how the previous six-year average. tactical expertise with local knowledge many victories is enough?” We have 2012 was a stunning year for and experience is fundamental to future thought long and hard about that ques- coastal victories. coastal victories. tion because, even in the midst of our Our success is related to all the success, we see loss. Our conclusion: strategic ways to leave the legacy of a up current assets. You may also cre- healthy ocean environment and help se- ate a new policy or transfer ownership WAYS cure the work of Surfrider Foundation of your existing life insurance policy to into the future. Surfrider Foundation and receive an im- We would be happy to show mediate charitable gift deduction. If you OF GIVING continue making premium payments to your heirs of a planned gift supporting maintain the policy, those payments are our efforts. Such a consultation creates tax deductible. absolutely no obligation on your part - dential. You can establish a legacy that will re- environment by including the Surfrider Naming Surfrider Foundation as a bene- Foundation in your will or living trust. Bequests to Surfrider are generally ex- way to make a charitable gift. In fact, empt from federal or state inheritance be made directly to Surfrider, rather than retirement plans and IRAs should be the taxes, and subject to an unlimited deduc- A gift of cash is the simplest and most tion. popular gift to the Surfrider Foundation. of the proceeds (you would then have to This is because retirement funds have The simplest way is to add any It provides immediate support for our pay tax on the gains). never been taxed. So, when you make a of the following to your will or living mission-related work and gives the do- If your gift of appreciated stock, withdrawal from your IRA or retirement trust: nor a charitable income tax deduction in combined with other gifts, exceeds 30% plan, you must pay taxes on it as ordi- the year of the gift. of your adjusted gross income—the nary income. At your death, whatever Percentage: I give the Surfrid- maximum deduction allowed for most remains in these plans does not escape appreciated securities gifts—the excess taxes and is actually subject to both in- San Clemente, California, % Gifts of appreciated securities are an ex- - come tax and estate tax. In the highest of the residue of my estate (for the sup- cellent vehicle for giving to Surfrider. If ditional years. The value of the gift is estate tax bracket, this could reduce the port of program) or (to estab- you have appreciated securities that you based on the date the transfer of shares value of your retirement funds by 70% lish the fund) or (for have owned for more than one year, you is complete. or more! Making a gift via your IRA or its general purposes). may want to consider using such an asset retirement plan is simple to do and can to make charitable gifts. When a gift of Dollar Amount: I give to the long-term appreciated securities (securi- In addition to these current gifts, indi- plans change. - ties held for more than a year) is made viduals may make contributions to Sur- cated in San Clemente, California, the directly to Surfrider, there is no tax on frider Foundation through one or more sum of $ (for the sup- your capital gains, even though the gain of the following planned giving opportu- Naming Surfrider Foundation as a ben- port of program) or (to estab- is counted as part of your charitable de- nities. Maximizing your gift and partici- lish the fund) or (for duction. To receive the greatest tax bene- pating in planned giving are wonderful, way to provide support without giving its general purposes). organization). CRTs come in two main appreciated assets, you will also avoid ernment offers its employees the chance types: charitable remainder annuity trust immediate capital gains taxes. When the to participate in the Combined Federal San Clemente, California, my interest - annuity matures, the remainder passes to Campaign (CFC). [Surfrider’s CFC in (describe the property and the exact ally) and a charitable remainder unitrust Surfrider Foundation. The minimum ] EarthShare is a part of location) (for the support of age for an immediate CGA is 55. Others many state and municipal government program) or (to establish the trust’s value annually). may consider a deferred CGA. agencies’ giving programs as well. fund) or (for its general pur- If EarthShare is not offered in poses). your campaign, or if there is no cam- Some individuals would like to have use paign at your workplace, you can help us The Surfrider Foundation is a member introduce the program to your employer. and tax advisors in selecting a program from the gift for family members for lat- of EarthShare, a nationwide network of er. Charitable lead trusts are essentially the most respected environmental and the opposite of Charitable Remainder conservation organizations. EarthShare Many employers sponsor matching gift Trusts. In this type of gift, a donor con- partners with employees and employers programs and will match any charitable A charitable remainder trust can be used tributes property to an irrevocable trust. across the country to support hundreds contributions made by their employees. to bypass capital gains taxes on the sale The trustee pays an income to the char- of environmental groups through ef- Some corporations set aside millions of highly appreciated assets, generate an of dollars for matching gifts each year increase in income, receive a charitable time period. At the end of the term, the giving and offers a simple way to care and only a small portion of the funds are income tax deduction, and help you ful- trust property is distributed either back for the environment. ever used. Most companies match dol- - to the donor or to the donor’s heirs. The Workplace giving is probably lar for dollar, and some will even double cally, property or money is donated to primary advantage of this arrangement is the easiest way to make a charitable Surfrider, but you, the donor, continue that the property contributed to the lead gift. If your company offers an Earth- if your company offers gift matching, to use the property and/or receive in- trust is valued for estate and gift-tax pur- Share workplace-giving program, you please contact your human resources de- - poses as of the date of the contribution. can choose an amount that you wish to partment. ciaries receive the income and Surfrider For assets that are likely to appreciate have deducted from your paycheck each substantially in value over time, a donor pay period. These payroll deductions period of time. You avoid any capital may wish to remove it from their estate are fully tax deductible and take place Honor someone’s accomplishment or gains tax on the donated assets, and you now by contributing it to a lead trust. automatically. memory, celebrate a friend’s birthday or receive an income tax deduction in the Through EarthShare’s work- recognize an individual’s achievement year the trust is created. In addition, place giving programs, you can elect to with a tribute or memorial to Surfrider the donated asset(s) are removed from With a charitable gift annuity you, the contribute only to the Surfrider Founda- Foundation. Tribute or memorial ac- the estate, reducing subsequent estate tion or you can donate to all of the en- knowledgement cards are sent directly taxes. While this contribution is irrevo- based on your age, for the rest of your vironmental and conservation charities to the recipient to recognize your gift in cable, you may have some control over life. These payments are partially tax- you normally support by designating their honor. You receive a letter for tax the way the assets are invested, and may free, plus you will receive an immediate them in your EarthShare gift. Federal purposes and honor a friend while sup- even switch from one charity to another tax deduction in the year you fund the employees and military personnel can porting Surfrider at the same time. annuity. If you create your annuity with get involved too. Each year the US gov- CORPORATE PARTNERS

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PBteen & PBdorm Brand Marketing Clif Bar & Co. Sarah & Matthew Pincus Foundation Climate Solutions DONORS Judith Posnikoff Darden Restaurants EarthShare of California Five Flags Tourism Group, LLC Zlango Anonymous Noah & Megan Garrett Croul Family Foundation William Gillespie Foundation Dancing Tides Foundation Dave Grohusko Deckers Outdoor Corporation The Heller Foundation of San Diego Envirosax USA Hexberg Family Foundation Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Billabong USA The Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund Spencer Merinoff The Campbell Foundation Tim Kerr Tamara Ogorzaly The Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation The Harder Foundation Lazar Foundation Qvest II, LLC KROQ Jimmy Lewis Relativity Media Mathewson Charitable Lead Trust III Macmillan Henry & Ruth Blaustein The McBeth Foundation Mellam Family Foundation Rosenberg Foundation Barefoot Wine Meyer Memorial Trust Bob Metcalf Tactics EarthShare Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation Thomas Family Gift Fund The Estate of James Emil Franco Randy Renick & Rick Saveri NOAA Flora L. Thornton Foundation Resources Legacy Fund Foundation Northwest Fund for the Environment David & Sylvia Weisz Family Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Lauren Sullivan Foundation Scott Walker Teva Wooden Nickel Foundation American Littoral Society Windsong Trust The Tosh Company Zeeberry LLC Aveda Vans California Department of Fish and Game Harriet Zaretsky & Steve Henry The Forrest & Frances Lattner Foundation Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Alper Family Foundation The Marisla Foundation The Barkley Fund Keith Behner & The David & Lucille Packard EarthShare of California Kimberly & Smoky Bayless Catherine Stiefel Braun Foundation Marisla Fund of the Hawaii Jeffrey & Deborah Berg John Brennan SIMA Environmental Fund Community Foundation Rob Bourdon Bunting Family Foundation Network for Good Sean Brennan California Coastal Commission Omidyar Ohana Fund The Brethren, Inc,/DBA Fire Safety CharityBuzz Bullard Foundation Adam Cherry Alacer Corp./Emergen-C Commission CharityBuzz Rick Crowell Brendan Curran Justin Simcock Cosmo Street Editorial, Inc. Kirke Lathrop Timothy & Amita Davis Brooke Smith Michael Crowe Jason Latos DB Western Inc Donald Smith Roy E. Crummer Foundation Lawrence Livermore National Andrew Dempsey Zach Snow Stephanie D’Augustine Laboratory HOME Campaign EarthShare of New Jersey Steven Taussig Bob Davenport Alan Levin Endurance Conspiracy Tennant Foundation Jeffrey Davis Linda Lichter Frank & Judith Ewing Lorrie Thomas Ross Delaney Dechant Long Doggers Eateries, Inc. First Wind Energy Mark Underhill Charles DeSieyes & Family Lincoln Loop Carol Foster & Gary Woodson Volcom Diana DiCesare Stuart McElhaney Fuller/Kelley Foundation XYZ123 Trust The Downes Family Fund Ian & Paige Macleod Alex Gardner Jeff Eisenstadt Menard Charitable Lead Annuity Trust The Good Man Living Trust Thomas & Nancy Elsaesser Marcus Merner Guilford Publications Fenton Family Charitable Fund Steven L. Miller Samantha Kahan Amgen Staff Volunteer Program Emily Fitzpatrick Mulu, Inc. Brian Kahan Association of Volleyball Professionals David & Judy French Peter & Christine Naktenis Kapor Hamilton Public Relations Balloun Family Foundation Fuse, LLC National Philanthropic Trust Rick Knezevich Robert Bishop Fysiotherapie Hawaii The Natter Family Foundation Steven Lafferty Toni Bloom Hannah Garrison Naval Medical Center Bill Lester Macon Brock Debbie Gollnick The Ronald Newburg Foundation Kent Lind Jackson Browne Google Matching Gifts Program The Ocean Foundation Ed Mateer Susan Burnett Greater Kansas City Community Pacer Foundation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Anthony Burr Foundation Peet’s Coffee & Tea Leon Mosher Margaret Caldwell Grex Family Fund Anthony Radaich Myman Abell Fineman Fox Greenspan Casad Chiro Clinic Groupon Retail Innovation Group, Inc Light, LLP Laura Chandler Hadronex, Inc. Laura Roebuck Network For Good Charles S. Chapin Charitable Bill & Virginia Hall Santa Barbara Foundation Sandy & Chelsie Olney Lead Unitrust Haskell Fund Schwab Charitable Fund Earl M. & Margery C. Chapman D.R. Hathaway Nadya Scott Commission Foundation Helios Enterprises LTD The James & Glenys Slavik James Perse Los Angeles Chester F. Chapin Charitable Shannon Jacka Family Foundation Race Raiser Lead Unitrust Hilary Jensen Joseph Sollano Michael Rhodes Ann Childs Philip & Carrie Johnson SPY Optic, Inc. Stephanie Rinaldi The Cleary Family Jeff Jones Sonja Stilp Schwab Charitable Fund Comcast Interactive Media, LLC Jason Keasler Douglas Stuart Dave & Kathy Scially Ryan Conde Jeff Keller Surf4Hugs Sea Vision Autumn Conde Mark Keller Jill Sutton Coyle Albert Shannon Kellen Cooney Tyler Kneisel The Traverse Foundation Tru Protection, Inc. Greg Boreham Shayna Dorris David Hill The True North Foundation Jeffrey Bower Ellen Dugan Hitachi Consulting Warrant of the West Basin Municipal Richard Brendel William Dunn Chase Hobby Water District Edward Brennan Richard Dunn Family Foundation Mark & Mary Hoover Richards Watts Susan Brodie Emergent Product Development Seattle Marlene Horvath Nick & Whiteley Wheeler Jeff Brown Fashion Week El Paseo 2012 Robert Houskeeper Linda & Tod White Charitable Fund Aaron Bryson Andrew Ferguson Samuel Houston Greg & Sharon Wohl Bill Bugbee Kyle Fife Mark Itri Stephen Woodward Sean Butler Flipgive Brian Jacoby Yamasa Corporation USA Elizabeth Callard Lisa Flynn Mark S. Jenne Audrey Yang Alida & Steve Calvillo Darrin Freeman Jason Jeralds Kim Yoshiwara Lisa Campbell Freshends, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Zog Industries Abigail Cannon Daniel Friedman Joe Kaneda Nicole Cassler Chris Fry Darby Keen Todd Castor Niki Furstman Brett Kelts Oniel Gardner J. Patrick Kidd LoriAdkison Scott Chalmers Thomas Gibbons Gerald King AJ Ogormans, Inc. Jason Clark Elliott Gilson Alexander Kinsey Richard Alden Patricia Cook Allen Gimenez Alexander Kirk George Allen Corbis Corporation Mindy Glass Kevin Knode Harold Appleton Scott Corwon GoDogGo, Inc. Jamie Kocher Robert Arenz Hunter Covington Wesley Golby Gabriel Kollander Stephen Arms Hugh Coyle Debbie Gollnick Kona Brewery, LLC AT&T United Way Giving John Coyne Rowie Gray Jennifer Krach Chris Augenstein Paul Curtin Steven Gullickson Curtis Kroeker David Ayers Karen D’Attore Craig Gutjahr Raymond Kuo Amadea Bailey Drew DaHarb Alex Gutt Navah Langmeyer Katheryn Baker David Steen Fund of the Jewish Bryan Hankins Carole Lanier/EI Surf Shop William Bamber Communal Fund Michael Harmon Patrick Lawing James Bartlett Mike Day J.G. Hastings Mike Lein Brian Beatte Julia De C. Bernd J.D. Head William Leonard Felipe Becerra Sabina Deaton Adam Hellman Stefan Lessard Robin Beck Joe & Donna Dervin Murray Heltzer Letarte Swimwear Below the Surface/Veslack Devon Dickenson Mark Henderson Joe Lipman Dereck Benham Meg DiDonato David Henry Richard Lombardi Sarah Bertasi Colleen Dilenschneider Allan Hernandez Lisa Longo Anne & James Bonner Mark Dodge Michael Hessler Chris Lowery Jeffrey Lucas David Patton Ken Simmons Robert Ahlum Bill & Leiah Lynch Peter Peacock Derek Smith Baby Alford Tom Mahony Krystal Pearson Kimberley Smith Dale A. Baker Susan Mailman Dawn Peck Jay Speakman Joyce Beall Jeremy Malecha Greg Perlot Dave Stein Robert Beutler John & Jody Marcon Jimmy Peter John Sullivan Char Booth Randy & Susan Marzec Michael Pham David & Kelly Sutherland Jack Buchans Hiromi Matsubara Phelan Family Foundation, Inc. Julius Szelagiewicz Dan Calohan Pete Matthews Plum District, Inc. Technicolor Creative Services Philip Cicconi Edward Mazzarella Diane Portnoy Samuel Thomas Larry Lee Clark John McKeown Protect Our Winters Trent Thurston Sylvia Hoogendam Cochrane Karen McKinley Alan Pyle, III Eleanor Todd Brian Davis Susan Mercure & Rorbert Watrous Thomas Quinlin Norman Torgerson Jimmy DeCou Janine & Jon Miller Raycroft Inc. Stacy Traub Michael Ericson Robert Miller Alan Rechter Richard Tucker & Family Vincent Fitzpatrick Leslie Miller Samuel Reid Vanguard Charitable Endowment Scott Folck James Minola Greg Resnick Program Matt Forbes Moz Mirbaba Carl Rieger Mavany Verdugo Justin Goodhue Vibiana Molina Karen Rinaldi Tim Vermilya John Gora John Montesi Kurtis Rintala Oliver Von Troll Luke Grant Floyd L. Moreland David Risch Jeff Wapner Theodore Graves Michael Mottola Patrick Rizzo Warden Family Foundation Michael W. Gresovic William & Kathleen Mudd John Roche David Weller Aron Bryce Gunner Timothy & Michelle Mullins Carrie Rolfes Wells Fargo Community Support John Paul Gutekunst Sean Murphy Roll Giving Campaign Dick Heineman Lee Muse Mark Romanini Robert Wilkinson Nancy Helbig Sandra Muse Kristen Roof-Valladares James Williams Dillon Henry Martin Naley Scott Rubenstein Stephen Winiarski Jay Hodge National Charity League Ruckus Enterprise Inc. Wyland Foundation Brian Hoover - Laguna Chapter Jordan Scalo YourCause, LLC Andrew Johnson Newhart Middle School Brett Scarbrough Elizabeth G. Zaillian John R. Kalayjian Matthew Notch Thomas Schiffer Ziyad Brothers Importing Sean Martin Kelly Mark O’Toole Christopher Schulze John Zotz Travis Joshua Kraus Jennifer Okumura Zachary Sherburne Evan Lippitt William P. Bamber Steven Sheronas Gloria Livingstone Marek Panasewicz Anna Shinoda Shane Michael Macatee Michelle Parlette Brian Siebert Ron Agcaoili Hunter MacDonald

Chris Maginski Brandy Ward Fabio Checchin The Haines Family John Maley Aaron Checkwood Ryan Harris Norbert Matz Adam Weese Chip, Eula & Singko Ryan Hertz Joyce Yates Mauro Margaret Davis Welling Christian Surfers Jim Hill Michael G. McAllister Janice Wienhold Christie & Sebastien Emily & Chris Himes Tutu McClain Zac Christine & Jason Stella Hitch Timothy James McCormick Doris Cole William Homer Dan McKelvey John Crawford Bill Homer’s Birthday Christian Medina TJ Crist Inigo & Xanthe Hungerford Vincent Menella Cub Scout Den 5, Pack 112 The Irons Family Doug Mills 1% For The Planet Paul Curtin David Jaynes Paul Mitchell Jr. Cici Alvord Dad John Johnson Jimmy Morrissey Chris Amsler Dr. Beverly Dalby Rose Johnson Lynn Novello Lisa Ashinoff Estelle Dare Dangler Bruce Johnston’s 47th with the Kenneth G. Orner Mischa Bakalarz Matt Danon Beach Boys Robert Perry Tyler Baker Julia Dawn Anne & Rick Joslin Cooper Plaxco Ed Ball Dan Dawson Ben Jura Eric Powell Kathy & Scott Barker’s 40th anniversary Sonja Dighe Amy Kauffman Joe Quartini Amanda Beardsley & Chris Guzofski Rich Dodd Tom Kauffman Jojo Randopoulos Calvin Bell Mike Doyle Jake Keating Ryan Rice Guilio & Caroline Benetti Mike Dragin Doug Kidder Dana Robert & Bob Morrison Emily & Tyler Berry Mary Beth & Jeff Dziedzic Kris & Amy Kimball Jeff Ross Blizzard Entertainment Chris Engelsman Ethan Kruteck Jerry Ross Rob Bourdon & Erika Paulson Tiffany Fisk & Carlos Palma Cash Lee Brian Sloan Mike Bradley Fleming & Mike’s Wedding Sandy Lejeune Ryan Sloan Breaking Bread The Healthy Way Caitlin Folgner Selene Lenox Ron Smith David Brown Shane Fuchs Linda, Peter & Julia John Smith Jr. Debbie Brown Mike Funk Lisa & Sandy’s wedding Squiddy Brad Buecker Susan Gagliardi & Chris Higa Allyna Litthachak Bradley Stein Tony Burman Norb Garrett James Little Mike Swales Jay Campbell Patrick Garrison Erik Logan Ann Theresa Szirony John Campeau Glitter Beach Benny & Al Lopez Linda Thompson Lynne Cantu Alan Gonzales Peter N. Lowerson Mathew Tomson Andrew Capers Jennifer Grasse Noel MacDonald Teddy Trill McKenna Carroll & all of her Matthew Gregory Louie Madriz Gary Troyer friends at her 4th Chris Guba Matthew Jimi Victor Cindy Chapman & Neil Selman Guests of the Surfas-English Wedding Melissa & George Mayernik Susan McCarthy-Miller Nolan Reenders Miranda Watson Harold McDonald Patrick Richmond Scott Welch’s birthday Max McGould Billy & Nancy Ripley Ryan Whiting The Legacy Circle recognizes and hon- Steve McGrody Chris Ritter Melissa Mizer Wilhelm ors those who have included Surfrider Vickie McMurchie Elijah Roth Walter Wilhelm Foundation in their plans. They have Kisha Menifee & Jeff Farley’s wedding Rutgers Ed. M. in College Student Holly Yang done so by naming Surfrider as a ben- Dani Mier & Austin Smith Affairs and friends Kate Zeiss Charles Miller David Sands insurance and other life-income gifts or Sarah Minella Santa Cruz Surf Outlet who have made an outright gift to the John Montague Kumi, Linda, Lindy & Kelsey Shibuya Surfrider Foundation Endowment Fund. Melanie Mooney & Christian Hannah Lucky Shulman If you qualify for membership Brodersen’s wedding Rob Slack in the Legacy Circle or for more infor- Scott Morelen James Smallwood Created in 2007 by his parents, Harriet mation about planned giving, please Amanda Morris John Smallwood Zaretsky and Stephen Henry, the Dillon contact Surfrider Foundation’s Director Greg Morrow Todd Smith Henry Memorial Internship was created of Development. Mike Mross Michael J. Spendolini to honor Dillon’s memory, recognize his Angie Mrowiec Karen Sperling commitment to the oceans and coastal Kristin Muir & Bobby Morrell Joshua & Deirdre Stearns environment and to help young people of their planned giving, enabling us to Aaron Murray Jan & John Stebbins to pursue a career in coastal and marine protect the world’s oceans, waves and Elisabeth Murray Bekah Stendahl conservation. The Endowment provides beaches in the future. Esther Newman Kira Stilwell funds on an annual basis for two interns Kathleen Stone working with Surfrider Foundation’s Stan Hymel Katherine Nguyen’s Birthday Thomas Kenneth Stuhrmann III Environmental and/or Legal depart- Kirsten Nygren-Formea Surf the Musical ments. The family welcomes additional Brynn & Norah O’Connell The SurfTurf Girls donations to the fund. For more infor- The Ocean Kristopher, Kimball & Amy Tetreault mation please visit www.dillonslist.org. Matt Okui Threshold Racing 2012 Metro Triathlon Surfrider Foundation thanks those indi- Orville & Teresa Participants Rose Good viduals who have supported our work Our son Gabriel age 8 Jack & Ben Tobin Steve & Denise Henry through payroll deduction via Earth- Our Wedding Guests Rob Tonkin The Dillon Henry Foundation Share. For further information about Sam Trammell Elizabeth G. Zailian adding an environmental option to your Mike Padroni Eric Travis company’s workplace giving campaign, JD Pahre Val & Tom please visit www.earthshare.org The Pedrozas Sierra Varano Phillip C. Person Marty Wadley Karen Pincus Hunter Waldron The Rare Beer Tent Guys Jimbo Ward BOARD LETTER OF DIRECTORS FROM THE CFO

Kevin Kinnear The impact Surfrider Foundation is mak- - Steve Shipsey Chairman Tom Loctefeld ing toward our mission - the protection butions are leveraged with the donated Shaun Tomson Gerry Lopez and enjoyment of oceans, waves and time of our volunteers, we continue to Rob Machado beaches through a powerful activist net- deliver outstanding results by putting 85 Brooke Smith Manager Don Meek work - is increasing each year due to the cents of every dollar to work directly on Jim Kempton Shelly Merrick - what matters most: our beaches, waves Dick Messerol ing foundations and cause marketing and water quality. Please take a few Sean Ahlum Members Dick Metz partners. The year 2012 saw an increase minutes to congratulate yourself for be- Lisa Andersen Doug McPherson in the pace and scope of the coastal vic- ing an integral part of our success by vis- Michael Bloom Bob Mignogna tories won by the Surfrider Foundation. iting Surfrider.org/wins. Jumping from Meridith Blascovich Jeff Bridges Guy Motil These victories do not happen without an average of 28 coastal victories to 43 Meg Caldwell Bruce Brown Sakiusa Nadruku Mike Harmon Aaron Checkwood Paul Naudé in 2012 is an outstanding result and we Leanne Fremar Sean Collins Doug Palladini for your largesse. Wing Lam Russ Cogdill Tony Pallagrosi I am happy to report that our supporters. Jim Lindberg Susan Crank Debbee Pezman balance sheet tells us we continue to be Your donation to Surfrider Michael Marckx Pierce Flynn, Ph.D. Mark Price - Foundation is an investment in the fu- Liisa Pierce Fiedleholtz Alan Gibby Gary Propper ed your contributions wisely and have ture ocean environment of our planet. Anthony Radaich Brad Gerlach Randy Rarick continued to build our revenue streams Our best work is yet to come and we Shaun Tomson Karen MacKay Fran Richards to support our critical mission. Our staff - Walter Wilhelm Jake Grubb Gary L. Sirota has done an outstanding job manag- cial support. Please accept my personal David Wilmot Woody Harrelson ing the resources of the Foundation and thanks for your generosity and my invi- Gregory Harrison C.R. Stecyck III continues to pursue excellence in every tation to continue to invest in the future Paul Holmes John Stouffer aspect of our business. More and more of the Surfrider Foundation. Jericho Poppler Bartlow Bob Hurley Peter Townend people are donating their dollars and ef- Yvon Chouinard Pearl Jam John Von Passenheim For the oceans, waves and beaches, Tom Curren Drew Kampion Mati Waiya/ of our mission and its importance in Bruce Johnston Dave Kaplan Chumash People people’s lives around our country and Steve Pezman Josh Karliner Robert “Nat” Young around our world. D. Dwight Worden Mike Kingsbury FINANCIALS

Statement of Financial Activities-Years Ended December 31, Statement of Financial Position as of December 31,2012/2011* 2012/2011* 2012 2011 2012 2011

Revenues and Support Assets Contributions $4,668,515 $3,536,475 Cash and cash equivalents $3,860,776 $3,505,979 Membership 1,255,043 1,256,848 Investments 275,755 248,684 Sales, mail order merchandise 212,843 197,471 Other receivables 168,663 88,671 Licensing 626,007 701,817 Inventory 198,256 175,546 Special Events (net of direct costs) (17,714) 120,052 Prepaid expenses 61,005 55,936 67,952 438,521 Property and equip. (net of depr.) 118,079 161,194 If you are thinking of making a year end gift to Investment Income 23,080 62 Surfrider Foundation this year, now is the time to consider a donation of appreciated assets, especially appreciated stock. Total Revenues and Support $6,835,726 $6,251,246 Total Assets $4,682,534 $4,236,010

Expenses Liabilities Program Services 5,696,202 5,636,640 Accounts Payable & accrued liabilities 404,236 236,699 Fundraising 494,821 561,402 Payroll related liabilities 277,982 250,562 General and administrative 393,136 300,651

Total Liabilities $682,218 $487,261 Total Expenses $6,584,159 $6,498,693

With federal capital gains taxes now set at 25% and with the Changes in Net Assets 251,567 (247,447) Net Assets Unrestricted 2,742,551 2,866,295 Medicare surcharge on capital gains at 3.8%, almost 30% of Temporarily Restricted 1,000,115 634,804 Permanently Restricted 257,650 247,650 the value of your appreciated asset will be lost to the U.S. Net Assets beginning of year 3,748,749 3,996,196 Government. In addition many states have their own capital Total Net Assets $4,000,316 $3,748,749 gains taxes - for example in California the rate is currently 15% - Net Assets end of year $4,000,316 $3,748,749 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,682,534 $4,236,010 so depending on where you live you could lose nearly half the

Revenues and Support Expenses value of your asset.

Contributions 68% Program Services 87% Membership 18% Fundraising 8% Sales, mail order merchandise 3% General and administrative 5% appreciated assets. Licensing 9% To learn more about donating appreciated assets - such as stock - to the Surfrider Foundation please contact Steve Blank our Director of Development at (949) 492-8170 x416 or [email protected].

* Per Audited Financial Statements

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Contributing Authors: Lindsay Miller, Stuart Coleman, Mara Dias, Eleanor Hines Contributing Photographers: Zac Noyle, Geoff Glenn, Tiffany Gill, Ian Swanson