Important Updates & Materials: OBSC1 Fall Membership Meeting 11/14
OBSC1 Members:
The Board of Trustees would like to remind all homeowners of our Fall Membership Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Below you will find key meeting logistics, voting procedures, access to upcoming financial documents, and candidate biographies for the 2026 Trustee elections.
Meeting Logistics
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
(The Ballot Box will open at approximately 10:30 AM and remain open until all present eligible voters have had an opportunity to vote)Location: Union Church of Lavallette
25 Philadelphia Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735
Meeting Format and Voting
Following the passage of Proposal 2 at our October 31 Special Meeting, our By-Laws now authorize remote meeting attendance and remote voting.
In-Person Voting: For this upcoming November 14 meeting, voting will take place via traditional physical ballots, exactly as we have done historically. One ballot per lot is permitted for eligible members in attendance.
Electronic Voting Update: While remote voting is now authorized, we are actively setting up and verifying the necessary compliance and security protocols to ensure that all electronic voting is completely confidential, secure, and professionally administered. We anticipate electronic voting will be operational for future meetings.
Remote Attendance (Zoom): For members unable to attend in person who wish to listen to presentations and ask questions, a remote Zoom option has been provided (details below). Please note that attendees on Zoom will not be able to vote at this meeting; voting is restricted to physical ballots cast in person.
Zoom Webinar Registration:
Advance registration is required to attend remotely. Please register using the name and email associated with your OBSC1 membership:
Register for the Zoom Webinar Here
Reminder that archived communications on Proposal 2 can be found at: https://www.obsc1.com/homeowners
Meeting Materials & Club Financials
Meeting documents and financial reports will be uploaded to the Homeowners Section of the OBSC1 website by Wednesday, November 11.
You can access and review the documents as they are published here:
View OBSC1 Club Financials (to be posted 11/11)
View OBSC1 Meeting Minutes (now posted)
Club Financial Reports:
Ocean Beach Surf Club Inc. Profit & Loss (modified cash basis) for Club years 2025, ten months ended October 2026, and projected through December 2026
Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2025
2027 Budget & Dues Proposal:
Proposed Club Budget (incorporating historical figures for 2025, 2026, and preliminary 2027)
Annual Dues: Dues for 2027 are proposed to remain unchanged at $800 per home (pending membership approval).
Cash Reserves: Our reserve currently stands at $25,000. We will provide regular reserve updates at each meeting as we work toward our target of $100,000 by 2029, alongside establishing a modest reserve dedicated to repair and maintenance.
Marina Update: We will present and discuss preliminary plans for the Marina.
Draft Meeting Minutes for Review:
Spring Membership Meeting Minutes (held Saturday, June 13, 2026)
Special Bylaws Meeting Minutes (held Saturday, October 31, 2026)
Board of Trustees Elections
Trustee elections will take place during the meeting on Saturday, November 14.
Voting will be conducted via physical ballots.
Ballots will be counted and tallied by independent volunteer member(s) from our OBSC1 community.
One vote per lot is permitted.
Candidate Summaries
Please review the candidate summaries below prior to casting your ballot:
Dave Finter
Dave has served as an OBSC1 Trustee for over 24 years. In addition to his current role managing Beach Badges, Dave has previously served as President, Buildings & Grounds Trustee, and Bay Beach Trustee.
Michael Kraynanski
I am 46 years old and have been visiting OBSC1 since I met my wife, Eileen, 20 years ago. We were married on the dunes of OBSC1, so this neighborhood holds cherished memories for our family. I have been a police officer for 24 years and a volunteer firefighter for 28 years. I have enjoyed serving as a Trustee over the past 6 years in the position of Sergeant-at-Arms and look forward to continuing to volunteer for our community.
Arthur M Langer
Arthur Langer has been a part of the OBSC1 community since 2021, originally owning on W. Spray Way before moving to Ocean Rd. He brings extensive experience in finance, organizational leadership, and executive governance to the Board. Outside of Ocean Beach, Arthur is a globally recognized authority in AI, digital transformation, and next-generation technology strategy, with more than four decades of experience spanning academia, enterprise consulting, public sector advisory, and nonprofit leadership. He is widely recognized for helping senior executives and boards translate complex digital transformation and cybersecurity risks into actionable governance strategies. Among his appointments, Dr. Langer serves as the Director of the Center for Strategic Learning and Leadership for the Digital Age at the JM Huber Institute at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Education (Teachers College).
Renee Simler
My name is Renee Simler. I am a retired high school teacher from Jefferson Twp., New Jersey. My family has been part of the Ocean Beach community since 1952, starting with my grandparents purchasing a home on E. Barnegat Way where my mother is still an annual summer resident. My husband and I purchased a home in 1997 on E. Shore Way, with the intention of having our three children experience the same fun-filled summers we did as kids. At some point, all of my children have worked on the beach contributing to the community. As a board member, I hope to continue keeping OBSC a place people want to be part of, whether as a resident or yearly renter. I will always be open to input and suggestions on how to better our community.
John Tedesco
John has served as a Trustee for many years. In his Beach Trustee role, John is responsible for maintaining our beach and overseeing the lifeguards, ensuring they have the proper support and equipment to do their jobs effectively. In 2020, John was also responsible for the additional sanitization measures implemented to keep our beach safe during the pandemic. He is also responsible for building and repairing the benches throughout our community.
Barry Tetrault
Barry has served as a Trustee since early 2020 as Corresponding Secretary, responsible for coordinating Club communications via email, our website, and social media platforms. Since joining the board in 2020, Barry has increased the frequency and consistency of communications, including the introduction of our social media channels to better engage with members and share information. He is also responsible for overseeing the social committee, which plans community activities such as live music and DJs, movie nights and more to ensure OBSC1 remains a vibrant place for families all summer long.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 14. If you have any questions ahead of time, please feel free to email the Board at obsurfclub1@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
OBSC1 Board of Trustees