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WELCOME TO THE OCEAN GROVE NJ BEACH FOUNDATION

SUMMER IS COMING!!!

The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation 2023 Golf Outing will

be held on Monday July 31, 2023 at Jumping Brook

Country Club in Neptune, NJ

You can now pay either by PayPal or by debit/credit card

directly from this site!

Pay by July 1 to receive the early-bird discount.

Just use the drop-down menu above under Golf Outing or 

click here to be taken to the payment page.

Don't get shut out - sign up today!

Another OGBF Golf Outing is in the books!


The 2022 OGBF Golf Outing was held on Monday August 8th at Jumping Brook Country Club.  A great time was had by all. 


The funds raised will be used to support the Ocean Grove lifeguards and beach operations in any way we can.


Thank you to all participating golfers and Jumping Brook Country Club for a great day.


And thank you for your wonderful support of the Ocean Grove Beach Foundation and its mission.  We can't do it without you!

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Another OGBF Golf Outing is in the books!


The 2021 OGBF Golf Outing was held on Monday August 9th at Jumping Brook Country Club.  A great time was had by all.  The outing had its largest turnout ever with 132 golfers signing up to participate.


The funds raised will be used to improve the area just north of the beach office. The foundation will work with OGCMA to time this project with the reconstruction of the pier which is set to begin in the spring of 2022.


Thank you to all participating golfers and Jumping Brook Country Club for a great day.

There were 3 competitive divisions this year:

Open, Senior, and Ladies.


The Open winners and overall champions (from L to R):  Criel DeMesa, Brian Dubrow, Bill Clay, and Digger Erbe.


Congratulations, champs! 

This year, the Ladies division trophy was named this year for Gayle Decker a beloved long time Ocean Grover.




The Ladies winners (from L to R):  Colleen Shiflett, Adrianna Green, Val Green, and Jan Harrison.

Congratulations!  Great job, Ladies!

The Senior division trophy was won by the defending champions.




The Senior winners (from L to R):  Trevor Hall, Richard Swiatek, John Rubinetti, and Ed Henry.


Super job, Gentlemen!

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Ocean Grove Lifeguards raise money for spinal injuries

The DeSatnick Foundation Around the Island Row took place on June 27, 2021 in Cape May, NJ. The 15 mile row raises funds for the DeSatnick Foundation which helps fund programs for people with spinal injuries. 3 Ocean Grove Lifeguard Teams participated. Jack Green, Dave Jenkins, Paul Elyseev, James Doyle, and Sam Jarmer are pictured. The OG group was awarded the Sam Jarmer Cup for the highest amount of fundraising, raising over $15,000. The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation was a contributor to this effort. 


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OGBF Donates New Boat

The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation is excited to announce the purchase of this Self-Bailing Asay Surfboat for the OG lifeguards!  This is the boat used for Nationals competition.  Another way the OGBF helps to support our lifeguards.

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The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation 2021 Golf Outing

 will be held on Monday August 9, 2021 at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune, NJ


Payment detail to come

   Pay by July 1st to receive the early-bird discount. 

Just use the drop-down menu above under Golf Outing or     click here to be taken to the payment page.

Don't get shut out - sign up today!

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OG Beach Foundation donates to rebuild the OG Pier!

The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation presented a check for $12,000 to the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, with the funds specifically earmarked for rebuilding the OC Pier.

Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who donated to and assisted with our Cheer the Pier fundraiser.  We couldn't have done it without you!


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CHEER THE PIER IS A SMASHING SUCCESS!!!

The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended, donated, and/or assisted with the Cheer the Pier fundraiser! 


Thank you for helping to rebuild the Ocean Grove pier!!!

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Dave Jenkins meets the new Head of Operations for the OGCMA, Steve Colombo. Steve, Jeff Force, and Dave have ordered new shower towers for the 2019 season, courtesy of the Ocean Grove Beach Foundation. Plans are for additional towers at Main Ave., Broadway, and the Beach Office. Thanks guys, and thanks to all of you who support Ocean Grove Beaches and the OGBF!

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Ocean Grove Lifeguards at the Nationals

The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation has helped send 5 Ocean Grove Lifeguards to the USLA 2018 National competition. 


From left to right:

  • Jack Green IV - 21 year veteran of OGBP. Jack will compete in the rowing events along with
  • Paul "Bug" Elyseev. A former Asbury Park and Ocean Grove lifeguard of 30 years.
  • Michelle Davidson - 32 year lifeguard veteran of Ocean Grove. Michelle will compete in paddleboard, swimming, surf ski, American Ironman races.
  • Connor Doyle - the 4 year Ocean Grove Lifeguard and current Virginia Tech Hokie Swimmer will compete in various swimming events.

    Patrick "Moseye" Moses - 22 year veteran of OGBP and current assistant chief. Patrick will compete in the paddle board race and landline events

                                                    LET'S GO OG LIFEGUARDS!!!

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    New Shower Towers

    Courtesy of the ​Ocean Grove Beach Foundation!  We provided these new shower towers for the Ocean Grove beach this summer.  They are located at Middle Beach (left) and Seaview Ave (right).  You can shower off or just rinse your feet when leaving the beach.


    Another way the Foundation is helping to make the Ocean Grove beach experience better!


    Thank you for your support!  More to come!

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    THANK YOU!

    The Ocean Grove Beach Foundation wants to thank you for your generous support this year.  Your contributions helped to provide a safer and more enjoyable beach experience for all.  Check back regularly for information on our exciting 2018 season!


    Have a safe and joyful off-season.  See you next year!

    Our Mission

    The Foundation was created to support the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association’s beachfront operations. The primary goal of the Foundation is to promote a beautiful and safe beachfront for all to enjoy.


    To accomplish this the Foundation will raise funds that can be used to enhance :

    • Beach and Boardwalk Beautification

    • Lifeguard Training

    • Lifesaving Equipment

    • Junior Lifeguard Training and Competition

    • USLA education programs

    • First Aid Training for Lifeguards

    • College Scholarships for Ocean Grove Lifeguards

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