By Sue Sledz
MI 2020
Executive Director
Murrells Inlet 2020 extends its sincerest wishes
to everyone for a happy, healthy and prosperous
2012. MI 2020 also extends its sincerest gratitude
to all who have contributed to making 2011
a great year. We thank our donors, our business
partners, our event sponsors and participants,
and our volunteers. With your support, MI 2020
finished 2011 on firm financial footing, and
looks forward to making 2012 a banner year for
the inlet.
The Murrells Inlet 2020 board of directors also
bid adieu to board members John Benso and
Peggy Bates, and welcomed new board member
Linda Connell, and returning board member Al
Hitchcock. Thanks to all of you for your willingness
to serve.
Over the past few months, Murrells Inlet 2020,
Earthworks, Georgetown County Capital Projects
Department and the property owners have
been meeting to discuss the Jetty View plans.
Plans are now being finalized to submit an application
to DHEC-OCRM for environmental
permitting. MI 2020 has also submitted funding
grant requests for the Jetty View Project to the
SC National Heritage Corridor program and to
TD Bank’s Community Sponsorship program.
In 2009, MI 2020 received funding from the
Bunnelle Foundation to initiate a recycling program
for Morse Park Landing, Wacca Wache
Boat Landing and the Marshwalk. During the
first year (November 2009 – November 2010),
8.6 tons of glass, plastic and aluminum containers
were recycled at the three locations. Of that
total, 5.9 tons were picked up along the Marshwalk.
Murrells Inlet 2020 is very happy to report
that the Marshwalk restaurants have agreed to
take over ownership and funding of the Marshwalk
recycling program moving forward. Thank
you for your environmental stewardship.
Murrells Inlet 2020 will begin holding meetings
with interested residents and local and state government
officials and agencies, launching discussions
about Business 17 Streetscape changes
that would focus on improving the safety of the
existing bike lanes and connecting Murrells Inlet
to Garden City Beach and the river. Call 843-
357-2007 if you have an interest in participating
on this committee.
And, please mark your calendars for MI 2020
spring events:
March 6: Chowder Talk at Inlet Affairs: Murrells
Inlet 2020 will present the 2011 Volunteer
of the Year and the 2011 Golden Oyster Awards.
Chowder served at 6:30 p.m., compliments of
Inlet Affairs; meeting is 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
March 24-25: Race for the Inlet at Morse Park
Landing: this year’s event features a 5K walk,
run, and ride, and an 8K run on Saturday morning.
Additionally, Grand Strand Bicycles is hosting
a metric cycling event for avid bicyclists on
Sunday morning. Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet
2020.
April 7: Marshwalk Masters along the Marshwalk:
a fun nine-hole, putt-putt tournament that
features a $500 cash prize to the overall winner.
Proceeds benefit Murrells Inlet 2020.
April 22 – 21st Annual Spring Tide: pitch in
on the annual inlet clean-up of our creeks and
streets. Morning work is followed by the “Best
Damn Chowder Cook-Off” and an afternoon of
celebration, friendship and fun.
(Visit the MI2020 website at www.murrellsinletsc.
com for information on these and more inlet
events.)
