The Navarre Press is the prime media sponsor for the 4th Annual Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run.    In addition to helping promote the race through various communications channels, the Navarre Press will be on hand the day of the race to provide full event coverage and finish line photo services to record your moments of glory as you cross the finish line.

The Run for the Reef is the main fundraiser for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.   A great way to support the diving and snorkeling reefs and Make Navarre Snorkelicious is through tax deductible donations to sponsor the run through one of the event’s many sponsorship opportunities.  Registration for the race is open online via  Active.com and  by downloading and completing the registration form on our website.

It’s never too early to start getting in shape for the Run for the Reef.   The 4th Annual Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is Saturday October 13th this year.  Starting and ending at the Navarre Beach Pier.

Galloway Training in Navarre

Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary will hold the Monthly General Committee Meeting Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 6:30 be at the Navarre Visitor Information Center on Highway 98.

We’ll discuss the status of sound side permits, gulf reef contracting/installation, reef informational signage, Run for the Reef responsibilities, and planning for reef site management.

We are an all volunteer committee – everyone is always welcome at our meetings and encouraged to participate in helping us make Navarre Snorkelicious.

This year’s Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run will be Saturday October 13th.   With the installation of the reefs this year,  the event promises to be the most popular yet.  We are now accepting sponsorships for the run from businesses and individuals.  We’ve already had a good early response.  Several sponsorship categories at various prices are available.   The Run for the Reef is the Marine Sanctuary’s annual fund raiser.    All funds will be used to maintain and improve the reefs, associated amenities and programs.    It’s a great way to support the Marine Sanctuary and the environmental, economic, and educational benefits it brings to Navarre.

PRIMARY SPONSOR – $1,500 (1 Sponsor) or $1,000 (Multiple Sponsors)

Logo  – $250
* Logo on Run for the Reef 5K T-shirt
* Sponsor listing in Marine Sanctuary website
* 2 Run for the Reef 5K T-shirts

* Name on Run for the Reef 5K T-shirt
* Sponsor listing in Marine Sanctuary website
* 1 Run for the Reef 5K T-shirt

Also seeking door prize and Runner’s goodie bag donations

Make Check Payable to Navarre Chamber Foundation  - Checks Can be mailed to:
Navarre Chamber Foundation 5K Run, 8668 Navarre Pkwy #142, Navarre, FL 32566

**In kind donations considered for needed services or goods.  Sponsorship level determined by the wholesale value for the donated good or service.

Don’t miss out on these great sponsorship opportunities. You can download a copy of these opportunities here.

Please mark the following dates on your calendar, and note the locations.

• Feb. 13, 2012 at 6:30PM at the Hampton Inn, Navarre – sponsorship meeting.  Come help us finalize our sponsorship program and plan for it’s début to the public.
• Feb. 27, 2012 at 6:30 at the Navarre Visitor Information Center – general committee meeting.  Discuss the status of permits, the project, and discuss Run for the Reef responsibilities.
• April 27, 2012 from 4-7PM on Navarre Beach – We need volunteers to staff our booth at FunFest.  Contact Nancy, nasandler@bellsouth.net, if you can help.
• April 28, 2012 from 10AM-7PM on Navarre Beach – We need volunteers in 2-3 hour shift to staff our booth at FunFest.  Contact Nancy, nasandler@bellsouth.net, if you can help.  Please include the times you are available.

Note that  a portion of the FunFest 5K proceeds go the NBMS committee.  Please spread the word and sign-up if you can.  More FunFest 5K information here.

Thanks  for your support,

Santa Rosa County has received and reviewed the final draft Federal Permits from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). The county is set to sign the permits and has begun the procurement/deployment process for the beach accessible snorkeling reefs on the Gulf Side of Navarre Beach Park. A final federal (ACOE) permit for the two Sound Side reef sites is expected within the next month. Applications for the required Gulf side and Sound side federal permits were submitted in September of 2009. The federal permit process was expected to take 18 months but has been delayed due to the ACOE activities associated with The Deep Horizon oil spill and associated responses. State permits were granted for both sites in 2009.

The reefs specified in the permit are the Eco System piling mounted disc reefs, a patented design by Walter Marine. If contracting details can be put together within the next two weeks, the reefs could get the go ahead from the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission (BOCC) as early as February 23rd. The installation process itself will not be long (2-3 days in the Gulf and 3-5 days for the Sound), but a suitable weather window with multiple days of calm seas is critical for the Gulf reef installation. Weather is not as critical for the installation of the Sound side reefs. Depending on the timing of receiving the federal permits for the Sound side reefs and weather conditions, the Sound side reefs may be installed earlier than the Gulf reefs. Historically, the sea state gets calmer as we get into June, but we are hopeful the weather cooperates and the reef installation can proceed as soon as possible.

There will be a meeting of those interested in helping and/or providing input into the reef sponsorship program on  January 3, 2012 at 6:30PM.  The meeting will be at the Best Western, Navarre.   All are invited to attend.

Thanks to Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association, our prime  Run for the Reef  sponsor, and to the rest of the sponsors for the 3rd Annual Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run.

They are helping to Make Navarre Snorkelicious!

Quantum Broadcasting

Barbara and Dan McCarren

The Griffith Family

Holly Hill Pottery

Islandtime Entertainment

Linda Fusco – All Phase Cleaning

Ryan Icenhour

TC’s Front Porch

Publix of Navarre

Century 21 Island View Realty

Thank you also to our fine door prize donors – the participants loved all the prizes

Scentsy

Sailors Grill

Thai Hut

Helen Back II

Friends of Navarre Library

The 3rd Annual Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is this Saturday October 15th, 7:30 AM at the Navarre Beach Pier.     Register online at active.com or download the registration form here.   You can also come by Race Packet Pickup Friday Oct 14th from 2-6 PM at the Navarre Visitor Information Center or just show up at the Navarre Beach Pier on race day (October 15th) and register before the 7:30 AM start.

The weather looks perfect for race day -  Sunny with a low of 54 warming to 82 in the late afternoon.

Hope to see everyone there.

The 3rd Annual Run for the Reef 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is ten days away.  Have you registered?  If not…..what are you waiting for?  You can register online at active.com or download the registration form here.  You can also come by Race Packet Pickup Friday Oct 14th from 2-6 PM at the Navarre Visitor Information Center or just show up at the Navarre Beach Pier  on race day (October 15th) and register before the 7:30 AM start.    Come on out and join the fun.  We’re looking forward to a great time.  Tom and Jan with Island Time Entertainment will be there along with Awards Emcee Aimee Schaeffer.  Great hand crafted awards from Holly Hill Pottery and free food and beverages after the race.

Help Make Navarre Snorkelicious!!