Forever Tybee
Forever Tybee is a group of concerned Tybee voters and property owners. Some of us have been lucky enough to call Tybee home all our adult lives. Others have lived on Tybee from 3 to 18 years. Regardless of where we're from or how long we've lived here, we all share a strong commitment to Tybee's future. Forever Tybee is registered with the state of Georgia as a Political Action Committee consistent with Georgia and Federal laws. While we have a long list of Forever Tybee supporters, our Board of Directors defines our core values and sets our direction. These are the members of our Board of Directors: Freda Rutherford, President Sandi Postle, Secretary David Birdwell, Treasurer Dennis Alexander, Esq. Lisa Callahan Sandy Major John Major Dot Mohs Shirley Wright Andy Young |
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| About Forever Tybee |
The Chatter About Our Board:
You may heard … or wondered ….‘Who are those guys? ’ No, not about Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid…but the Board of Forever Tybee!’ ‘What do they want? What special
interests do they have?’ ‘What experience do they bring?’ ‘Have they paid their dues in
involvement on Tybee?
The Reality:
The Board of Forever Tybee consists of a number of strong conservative Republicans, a
number of strong liberal Democrats, and a number of flexible independents. Though we may
disagree on national politics we all agree that at the local level where we live ….. politics
should be bipartisan. We have seen in this campaign, and previous campaigns, that rumors,
feelings, and past grievances erase civility and good manners … that attitudes get in the
way of facts. When personal grievances become ‘the chatter’ instead of a discussion of the
serious issues and candidate qualifications, we all lose.
We believe that 'the facts' matter more than 'the personal.'
So … without making it personal about us as individuals, here are the facts about the Board
of Forever Tybee:
We are all homeowners and full time residents. Most of us have children and some have
grandchildren. We believe in the “participative democratic process” and that our actions help
keep Tybee a wonderful place to live and to work. We strive to assure that Tybee will always
be a great place for young families to raise their children and for those of all ages to enjoy
the unique natural beauty and the amazing lifestyle that are part of this incredible Island.
Our Board members have rich and diverse backgrounds and work experience. Five are still
working and others are learning to “excel at retirement” after careers in a number of fields.
The following is a summary of the current and previous work experience and the Tybee
volunteer experience of our Forever Tybee board members.
In Private Industry:
You may heard … or wondered ….‘Who are those guys? ’ No, not about Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid…but the Board of Forever Tybee!’ ‘What do they want? What special
interests do they have?’ ‘What experience do they bring?’ ‘Have they paid their dues in
involvement on Tybee?
The Reality:
The Board of Forever Tybee consists of a number of strong conservative Republicans, a
number of strong liberal Democrats, and a number of flexible independents. Though we may
disagree on national politics we all agree that at the local level where we live ….. politics
should be bipartisan. We have seen in this campaign, and previous campaigns, that rumors,
feelings, and past grievances erase civility and good manners … that attitudes get in the
way of facts. When personal grievances become ‘the chatter’ instead of a discussion of the
serious issues and candidate qualifications, we all lose.
We believe that 'the facts' matter more than 'the personal.'
So … without making it personal about us as individuals, here are the facts about the Board
of Forever Tybee:
We are all homeowners and full time residents. Most of us have children and some have
grandchildren. We believe in the “participative democratic process” and that our actions help
keep Tybee a wonderful place to live and to work. We strive to assure that Tybee will always
be a great place for young families to raise their children and for those of all ages to enjoy
the unique natural beauty and the amazing lifestyle that are part of this incredible Island.
Our Board members have rich and diverse backgrounds and work experience. Five are still
working and others are learning to “excel at retirement” after careers in a number of fields.
The following is a summary of the current and previous work experience and the Tybee
volunteer experience of our Forever Tybee board members.
In Private Industry:
- - 20 years experience as owners of a small business
- 35 years experience in retail - retired as President of “It's Fashion”,
a division of Cato Corp
- 6 years working in financial planning and tax preparation
- 42 years in the practice of Real Estate Law with 15 years as VP
and General Counsel for land development arm of Union Camp Corporation
- 10 years as an ISO 9000 Consultant and Auditor for businesses
all over the United States
- 6 years teaching classes over the internet
- 8 years as a business consultant and Instructor and for private businesses
- 12 years as a staff assistant for the Coca-Cola Company
- 15 years as School secretary and substitute teacher in elementary classrooms
- 8 years managing Tybee vacation home rentals
- 8 years as the Director of a Preschool and Child Care Center
- 30 years in business management positions retired
as Chief Operating Officer, Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh.
- 3 years as a secretary for a private investigator
- 10 years as a Senior City Attorney, Real Estate Division
Manager, City of Houston, Texas
- 4 years active duty US Navy including two Vietnam tours as a
Naval Officer
- 10 years as a Fundraiser and Public Speaker. A Consultant/workshop
leader in executive mentoring, fundraising, change management,
and board development
- 40 years as a social worker and administrator of programs for children
and families in public and private organizations in Texas, Missouri, and Georgia
- 15 years as School secretary and substitute teacher in elementary classrooms
- 30 + years as an educator, in special education management
- 10 years as a SBDC Small Business Counselor
- 5 years as a Grant writer and Founder of a small business incubator for
technology businesses in Appalachia
- 27 years teaching chemistry and physics in high school
- 16 years as location Manager for feature films, Commercials, TV & Fashion
Catalog photography. Has worked in some capacity, on every feature film shot in
Savannah since "Forrest Gump" in 1993. He promotes the city as a location for
filming feature films, commercials and fashion shoots. He has worked for the
City of Savannah Film Office since 1996 helping to promote the city as a
location for filming feature films, commercials and fashion shoots
- 8 years experience as a part time web page developer
- As a community service she sends emails highlighting local events to
approximately 500 Tybee residents and other interested parties.
He set the precedent for transparency in Tybee City government by starting the
broadcasting of Tybee City Council and Tybee Planning Commission meetings
on the local cable channel, to the community. He videotaped these public meetings
for 5 years.
As a scientist she is knowledgeable about beach processes and the importance of
maintaining and protecting our shoreline and dunes system and she enjoys
presenting information as figures and statistics.
He is past and present Vice Chair of the Tybee Island Planning Commission and past
Chairman Tybee Island Audit Committee
3 of us are past members of the Tybee Island Audit Committee
He is a Live Oak Public Library Foundation Board Member
Two are of us are members of the Tybee Beautification Society.
She volunteers on Fridays at the Lighthouse and is on the Beach Task Force.
Five of us have initiated, raised funds for and promoted positive projects for the Island
as members of Tybee Neighbors (including Tiffany Turtle 2, Tybee Treasures, A
Volunteer Fair, Neighborhood Watch, Water Matters Art Work and workshops on
property taxes, master plan issues and the environment).
She is active in organizations that benefit women and women's issues, and benefit the
poor and disadvantaged.
In the past she volunteered for Tybee Fest and Tybee Issues.
She started the Purls by the Sea knitters group.
He is president of the Ft Screven Condo Association.
She formerly served on the Savannah Beach and Racquet Club Board and now is
part of the Eagles Nest Property Owners Association.
In the past she assisted local GED and literacy students. She now volunteers weekly
in both nursing homes.
Three of us serve on the Community Resource Committee.
Three of us have volunteered for the Turtle Project with Marine Science Center and
one is a former member of the Marine Science Center Board.
Two of us are active in Community Garden Committee.
Six of us were active participants in the development of the latest Tybee Island
Master Plan.
One of us served 3 years as the Secretary for her Neighborhood Association.
She serves on the Ft. Screven Preservation Board and has participated in
numerous community fund raising events.
Many of us are active volunteers in our church community outreach and service
opportunities for children and for the homeless.
Most of us are members of the Tybee Island Historical Society.