The purpose of The Virginia Beach International Surf Museum Foundation is to establish a physical presence in The City of Virginia Beach, where the history and artifacts of surfing locally and internationally can be preserved, displayed and shared. Our Mission: Shed light on the unique and empowering history of Virginia Beach and International surfing, educating everyone in the lifestyle of surfing and other water sports to experience it's fun and health benefits, and how important it is to protect and preserve all beaches, bays, and waterways locally as well as Internationally. Governance:
Currently, the VBISMF is being organized by a volunteer Board of Directors which has
begun to lay the foundation for an important historic institution that will become a
valuable resource for future generations East Coast surfing enthusiasts and the
international surfing community and eventually as source of pride for Virginia Beach. The Board consists of concerned citizens; local surfing legends, surf industry
businesspersons; oceanfront merchants and restaurateurs; resort tourism and
hospitality related leaders; and representatives of other surfing, conservation and
historic preservation organizations. And that will be done primarily by VOLUNTEERS. We need help recruiting others to the cause; to be advocates of the VBISMF to civic leaders and municipal officials; to raise grassroots awareness and support among the surfing communities of Southeast Virginia and the East Coast; and to work occasionally at public events such as surfing contests, oceanfront concerts or festivals, fundraisers or community forums.
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