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Sea Rocket Chapter Educational Scholarship
The Sea Rocket Chapter is offering a $500.00 educational scholarship this year.
During the February 3rd Sea Rocket Chapter Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a motion regarding the general concept of a $500.00 annual educational scholarship, beginning this budget year, that is proposed for students working toward a degree or career in environmental protection or conservation. The motion was approved, on the condition that the general concept was approved by the Membership, as required, since the amount exceeds $300.00.
Basic criteria for the proposed scholarship were reviewed during the February 25th Membership meeting with clarification that the Board would work out further details. Clarification was also provided that consideration for continuing the scholarship would be part of the annual budget process each year. During that meeting, the membership approved a motion supporting the general concept for this scholarship.
On March 3rd, the Board approved final guidelines outlining the Scholarship process and requirements as follows:
· * Open to graduating high school seniors or current college students working toward a degree or career in environmental protection or conservation.
· * Must be a current resident of Brevard County or a graduate of a Brevard County high school (including homeschool).
· * Preference will be given to new applicants who are specifically studying or working with native plants, and/or have an existing relationship with the Sea Rocket Chapter through meeting attendance and/or volunteering.
Applications must be submitted by May 15th to SRTREASURER@FNPS.ORG.
Each Board member will review all applications and select their top applicants by May 31. Applicants will be discussed and a winner will be selected at the June Board meeting.
The winner will be announced June 15th and presented with a check at the June or July General Membership meeting. They will be expected to send the Chapter an update 6 months later to let us know how their studies are going.
For a copy of the application, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hcxXtArYPwxRTXeNA6BnDtm97wLniQN-d-0pQh-52bw/edit?usp=sharing
Please feel free to contact srtreasurer@fnps.org if you have any questions
or would like additional information.
We accomplish our Mission through education, community outreach, volunteering, field trips, guest speakers, charitable giving, and supporting scientific research.
The Sea Rocket Chapter is based in north and central Brevard County including the communities of Titusville, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Port St. John, Cape Canaveral, Rockledge, Mims, and Scottsmoor. Mailing Address and General Membership Meeting Location: Enchanted Forest Sanctuary 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, Florida 32780 Attention: Sea Rocket Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society.
We generally meet the 4th Wednesday of each month, except during March, November, and December. Our annual picnic is held in March, we move the November meeting up a week to not conflict with the Thanksgiving Holiday, and we have a HOLIDAY PARTY in December. Our Social Time begins at 6:00pm and the meeting begins at 6:30pm where we have a few minutes of business, followed by a speaker and presentation. Please review the calendar tab to confirm each meeting's date, speaker, and presentation topic.
Email: srsecretary@fnps.org.
All Sea Rocket Chapter meetings and activities are free and open to the public!!!
What We Do
- Have monthly guest speakers that provide programs on a variety of topics relevant to the mission of the Florida Native Plant Society.
- Lead field trips to conservation lands in central Florida.
- Native Plant Sales several times each year.
- Provide information on native plant landscaping and its benefits for a healthy environment, including water, wildlife, pollinators, butterflies and Florida's natural heritage.
- Support policies and programs that protect our natural lands and encourage proper management of those lands.
- Support research on native plants, their habitats, and the wildlife that depend on them.
Plant Sales, Garden Workdays, and Field Trips have resumed! Check our calendar tab for details!
Field Trips
We have field trips to visit the wonderful flora in our area, some of which can be found no where else on earth! Our field trip leader is Dr. Paul Schmalzer, plant ecologist with the Kenedy Space Center (formerly) and UCF. Check our Calendar page for upcoming trips.
Plant Sales
We have plant sales throughout the year to help you acquire native plants for your own backyard or business. All of the sales are attended by knowledgeable members who are happy to help answer any questions you may have or give you some guidance as to what natives may do well in your yard or garden.
When possible, we post a list of plants that we expect to have available at each sale to our website calendar about a week before the sale.
If interested in volunteering for any of our outreach events, please contact any Board member, or email srsecretary@fnps.org.
Contact Us !
srsecretary@fnps.org
The Sea Rocket Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Federal ID: 59-3583536
The Sea Rocket Chapter is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (#CH50353). A copy of the official registration and ficancial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the State. Registraion does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.
Our Current Board Members are:
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President - Paul Schmalzer, Ph.D.
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Vice President - OPEN
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Treasurer - Megan McCormick
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Secretary - Alyssa Sferrazza
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Chapter Representative - Elizabeth Bishop
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Membership - Beverly Lewis
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Education / Outreach - Beverly Lewis
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Plant Sales / Gardens - Megan McCormick / Paul Schmalzer, Ph.D.
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Hike Leader - Paul Schmalzer, Ph.D.
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Newsletter/Chapter Update - Laura Covel
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Hospitality - John Stiner
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Social Media - Laura Covel
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At Large - Jesse Baker
Photo Credit: Bryan Ames, Railroad Vine
