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The Ocean Beach Community Foundation (OBCF) Directors and Officers are:
Jenny Brengelman, Treasurer
Gary Gartner, Corresponding Secretary
Aaron Null, Director
Anna Firicano, Director
Greg Winter, Director
Stephanie Kane, Director
For all inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]. New OBCF email addresses coming soon.
Our Core Values
Accountability
Integrity
Collaboration
Community
Respect
Vision
Together, we make OB shine.
Mission
OBCF engages and empowers OBecians to make OB a beautiful, eclectic, creative, and thriving community through:
- Listening to OB community voice
- Building connections between neighbors
- Promoting the betterment and beautification of OB and the well–being of OBecians
- Keeping historic traditions alive
Committee Structure & Purpose
Advocacy Committee – is tasked with advocating to our elected officials, governmental bodies, and other stakeholders on key issues that affect both our local community and the greater San Diego area.
Engagement Committee – is responsible for fostering cooperation between Ocean Beach Community Foundation and other community organizations.
Events Committee – shall plan activities, traditions, and events to engage and benefit the community and to develop a sense of neighborhood and civic pride.
Finance Committee – is responsible to support the full board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities.
Improvement Committee – shall plan activities that promote physical improvements and overall attractiveness of the community.
Historic Traditions OBCF Events Schedule
Event | Schedule | 2024 Dates |
Near the Pier Pancake Breakfast Purpose: community engagement & fundraising event | 3rd Saturday of September | Sept 21 |
Taste of OB – Restaurant Walk Purpose: community engagement & fundraising event | 2nd Tuesday of November | Nov 12 |
Halloween Decorating Contest Purpose: community engagement | Last two weeks of October | Oct 17-31 |
Holiday Tree Purpose: community engagement | Tuesday prior to parade | Dec 3 |
Holiday Parade Purpose: community engagement & fundraising event | 1st Saturday of December | Dec 7 |
Party & Auction Purpose: celebration & fundraising event | Thursday following the parade | Dec 12 |
Food & Toy Drive Purpose: charitable giving & community engagement | 2nd Sunday through following Saturday | Dec 8-14 |
*Dates are subject to change based on venue availability.