Community Activities Commission delays officer election, seeks volunteers for Sand Castle contest and Homecrafters jury

The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Community Activities Commission moved to continue its annual election of officers to the next regular or a special meeting because one commissioner seat is vacant.

A motion to continue the election was made and seconded; roll call recorded Katie Ania, Ellen Martin and Maria Roose voting yes. The item will be rescheduled once the vacant commission seat is filled.

Staff also outlined volunteer needs tied to upcoming events. Leslie asked commissioners to supply two judges for the Sand Castle contest on Saturday, Sept. 19 (beach duties roughly 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., judging begins at noon) and two people to serve on the Homecrafters jury on Wednesday, Aug. 27 (10 a.m.–6 p.m., Carmel Women’s Club). The Sand Castle theme will mark the city’s 110th anniversary.

Commissioners agreed to solicit partners and volunteers and said staff will follow up by email with availability requests. No additional formal actions were taken at the meeting.