Sunset Beach ERC finalizes GreenWave plans as 26 organizations sign on

Amy, the town staff member coordinating GreenWave, said the event will include 26 participating organizations, roughly 20 artists, and a complement of food and beverage vendors. “Right now, we have 26 organizations that are going to be participating in the GreenWave,” she said, adding that live music from the local band Brunswick Stew is scheduled.

Amy described sponsorships and giveaways: Riptide is sponsoring about 120 grasses for a plant giveaway and J and J Air funded reusable totes — “a little bit over 1000,” she said — that will be distributed at the event. She said banners will recognize sponsors and staff will handle distributions if sponsors are not present.

The committee set the event hours for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with setup beginning earlier (organizers said some volunteers arrive as early as 7–8 a.m.). Committee members agreed to staff the ERC booth in one-hour shifts and to circulate a sign-up sheet before adjournment to fill coverage and cleanup slots. The committee also discussed enlisting student volunteers and community groups to assist with plant handling and teardown.

Members outlined outreach and marketing plans: e-notifications to the town mailing list, Facebook posts (including fire and police department pages), two weeks of banner placement around town before the event, and flyers to local schools. Amy noted the council’s direction to keep paid marketing minimal and prioritize online channels and the town email list.

Organizers also detailed onsite programming: GFL will bring a recycling truck and provide hands-on demonstrations; the Sea Trail Garden Club is expected to help with plant swaps; and the Loggerhead 5K on the beach that morning may funnel participants to the park event afterward. Committee members emphasized the booth will include literature about recycling and a hands-on display of recyclables.

The committee distributed a volunteer sign-up sheet for booth coverage and setup assistance before adjourning. The ERC asked members to confirm shift availability and to contact Amy about supplies and volunteer coordination.