Atlantic Beach committee finalizes site plan, volunteer needs for July 11 Centennial

Committee members on June 9 reviewed the site plan and volunteer needs for Atlantic Beach’s Centennial event scheduled for July 11, outlining logistics, ceremonial elements and volunteer requirements.

Staff member described the site map, timeline and roles for volunteers, saying volunteers should arrive around 9 a.m. and that the city requires background checks for volunteers (a level-2 fingerprinting process applies for those working with youth or seniors). Staff also listed planned ceremonial items: a mayoral introduction, a presentation by a beaches honor guard and musical performances; staff said they are working to invite a commanding officer from the naval base as a guest speaker.

The committee discussed operational details including bike parking (three temporary bike racks), greeters at main entrances, an air-conditioned break space at Marsh Oaks for performers and volunteers, and distribution of giveaways and branded items. Staff listed vendor arrangements, including a Hawaiian barbecue truck and a local caterer to provide lunch for volunteers and staff, and said they will provide cooling towels, caps and water bottles for volunteers.

Staff requested help recruiting volunteers and offered to send background-check forms and an email with assignments. Committee members agreed to assist with promotion and outreach at the farmer’s market and other community locations.

Next steps: staff will finalize the site map, distribute volunteer-background forms and send an event email with assignment details to volunteers and committee members.