The next regular WGIPOA meeting is on Saturday, July 19, at 9 A.M., at at the Galveston Country Club.

PROGRAM: Please mark your calendars to attend and participate at the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association meeting because Karen Mahoney, newly elected District 6 City Council Member, will hold a “town hall” meeting to hear primarily from west enders (owners residents, builders, developers, realtors) regarding west end development issues and concerns, including the environment, quality of life, traffic, evacuation, public safety, beaches, bays, TIRZ, East End Flats, and more.

She would like input in how to develop the west end, what you would like to see, what you like and don’t like about the existing and proposed developments, about a wetlands ordinance, light pollution ordinance, comprehensive environmental impact study, and more.

Karen would like to know the west end “wish list” and to call her at: 409-737-1912 on issues and concerns you would like discussed at the meeting.

WGIPOA meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of the month at the Galveston Country Club.

Mission statement

The West Galveston Island Property Owners Association was organized in 1999 to promote issues of interest to property owner associations and their members, particularly preserving and protecting the gulf and bay shorelines and the quality of life as the west end continues to develop. We thank all the members for their continued support.

Please read our accomplishment for 2007 and plan of work for 2008.

Jerry Mohn
President

Texas Beach Watch Program: The Galveston County Health District tests the bacteria levels of the West End beaches. The test areas are San Luis Pass Toll Bridge, West Beach, Bay Harbor, Sea Isle South, 16 Mile Road, Jamaica Beach South, Galveston Island State Park, Pirates Beach, 8 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road. Please check the health districts web site for your area's bacteria levels at: www.GCHD.org

Sea Turtle Tours: Visit the NOAA Sea Turtle facility here in Galveston at 4700 Avenue U. Free tours to see endangered (Kemps ridley) and threatened (Loggerhead) sea turtles are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 A.M., 11 A.M., 1 P.M. and 2 P.M. Telephone 409 766 3670 for information.

Sea Turtles Donation: The HEART (Help Endangered Animals - Ridley Turtles) organization needs your help to protect the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle. HEART is a 501C3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. Please make a donation and to: HEART, P.O. Box 681231, Houston, Texas 77268-1231.

Wetlands Center Opening: Please visit the new Texas A&M University at Galveston Wetlands Center at the Pelican Island campus. For information, call Dr. Judy Wern at 409 740 4730 or Teri Fowle at 409 740 4830.

CORPORATE SPONSORS: The West Galveston Island Property Owners Association is very appreciative of the support from our corporate sponsors.

WGIPOA meets the third Saturday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the Galveston Country Club. Please watch this page for the program each month.

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