Friends has a current membership of nearly 800 volunteers and we continue to grow, matching the park's increasing need for help initiating and maintaining various projects and functions which otherwise might be scaled back due to fiscal restraints in the state of South Carolina.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. We manage funds in multiple revenue streams that may reach over a hundred thousand dollars, including membership, grants, donations, and fundraisers. Our non-profit Board of Directors meets every other month, and the annual meeting is held in December. Several Board positions are up for replacement each year. Please watch this page to follow our growth and the changes to committees and the Board.
Awards & Recognition

1998 – Heritage Tourism Award – by Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation For work on restoring the lighthouse complex. Restored two small buildings, arranged displays for complex.
2003 – Ambassador of the Year – by SC Parks Recreation and Tourism For contributions to the health and well-being of the state park.
2006 – Civitas Award – Non Profit Organization – by Beaufort Chamber of Commerce For demonstration of enhancement of the quality of life and betterment of the community.

2006 – Take Pride in America – Certificate of Appreciation – US Dept. of Interior For outstanding stewardship and awareness efforts involving state lands & waters and cultural resources.
2007 – Take Pride in America – National Non Profit Organization Award – US Dept. of Interior For our Loggerhead Sea Turtle Rescue Program, Dune Building, & Oyster Reef Restoration.
2007 – Certificate of Recognition – Senate of the State South of Carolina. For our bringing national attention to our state through our programs.

2010 – SC DHEC Earth Day Award – South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. For our Litter Control Program, Doggi-Pots, Monofilament Recycling, Beach Sweeps, and participation in Earth Day events we Make Every Day Earth Day. DHEC promotes and protects the health of the public and the environment.

Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs
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Bonnie Wright |
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John Dittmer |
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Jonathan Greene |
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Nancy Grimali |
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Merl Redfern |
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Alan Welch |
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Karen Whitehead |
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Tom Valentino |
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Bruce Doneff |
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Terry Stone |
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Neville Patterson |
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Denise Parsick |
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Walter Lee |
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Cyndi Follrich |
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Vicki Anne Nestor |
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Carolyn Westman |
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Bobbi Weber |
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Peter Pearks |
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Faith Ayer |
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