2018 I Love Edisto Auction - Edisto Island Open Land Trust

An army of volunteers helps on EIOLT auction night!

Live Auction Item - Nice!!

The Edisto Island Open Land Trust continues to grow each year with a rising tide of programs that benefit the community such as public lectures and young naturalist training. Many members of the land trust are local landowners that have already conserved private properties, but the organization continues to add members and expand their reach. The sold out I Love Edisto party and auction on June 23 is about fundraising efforts that protect both tracts of land and historical structures. Another opportunity to join in the fun and support conservation comes November 11 during the EIOLT annual oyster roast.

EIOLT Director John Girault spoke from the stage to thank the Town of Edisto Beach for their help in securing the Edisto Civic Center. Edisto Mayor Jane Darby is just one of the longtime volunteers for the I Love Edisto auction. “EIOLT works to protect Edisto Island so that future generations can enjoy this beautiful place,” said Darby. “I enjoy working each of their events because I know that I am contributing in some small way to their preservation mission.” This same sentiment resonates with many of the regular EIOLT supporters.

Salt marsh Society Members
Brian and Aleta Riesberg

VIP's Kirby Tupper and Wendy Griffin

A birding trip to a local rookery in ColletonCounty, is the type of item that can only be found at this EIOLT event. A sculpture of an American Oystercatcher by a master woodcarver on the auction drives home the message of habitat protection. A handmade potting bench, shooting lessons, cordless yardwork equipment, and a week’s stay at a mountain cottage are just a few more of the items that drove the bidding up. A focus on the Hutchinson House project provided bidders a chance to fund a safe viewing area. It’s exciting to think about how preserving the past, and protecting precious natural resources, is uniting many voices to join the chorus of conservation at the Edisto Island Open Land Trust.

To view the entire feature article in the newspaper click on Colletonian.

To view a past blog entries about EIOLT click 2018 Coastal Geology Lecture - 2017 Oyster Roast - 2017 Lowcountry Landscape Lecture with Richard Porcher - 2017 I Love Edisto Auction - 2017 Tomato Open - 2016 Oyster Roast - 2014 Oyster Roast - 2014 Spring Birding - 2013 Oyster Roast - 2012 ACE Basin Mtg. - 2009 Spring Birding with Patrick McMillan

To view past blog about the Edisto Chamber Business of the Year click on 2017 - 2016

To view past blog entries from 2017 at Edisto click on Holiday Business After Hours - Billfish Tourney - Bingo - Jim Bost Memorial - Shark Tourney

To view past blog entries from 2016 at Edisto click on Serpentarium - Jim Bost Memorial - Dolphin Slam - Cobia Tourney - Spring Shorebird Synergy - Bovine Bones on Beach - Edisto River book 

2018 Edisto Chamber of Commerce - Business of the Year

Lisa Harrell congratulates Wilbur, Florence and
Jerome Kizer of the Edistonian

Local business leaders and members of the Edisto Chamber of Commerce gathered for their annual dinner meeting on Wednesday June 13, The Edisto Civic Center meeting facility is a comfortable setting to enjoy light refreshments during a cocktail hour, followed by recognition of town officials and an invocation before supper. After a review of the past calendar year Executive Director Lisa Harrell recognized The Edistonian as the 2018 Business of the Year, citing three generations of ownership.

           

Jack DiLuna, Lisa Harrell and Geno Middleton

“The Business of the Year nominees are chosen by the chamber board, and then the chamber members are asked to cast ballots to determine the winner,” said Harrell. Edistonian owner Jerome Kizer came to the stage to accept a plaque from Harrell, but quickly recognized his mother in the audience with other family members and employees. Whether one needs gasoline, groceries, beach items or even home decorum the Edistonian remains a great place for one-stop shopping on Edisto Island.

            

“Our Martha Whetstone Service Award goes to the founders of the Edisto Island Youth Recreation program, Geno Middleton and Jack DiLuna,” said Harrell. When these two gentlemen came to the stage, they shared how island youth are having a tough time finding facilities to play ball games and how grateful they are for community support from local churches and the Edisto Chamber. The need to provide safe community gatherings for active youth is only increasing, and the youth recreation program is raising awareness for the future.

To view the entire feature article in the newspaper click on Colletonian.

To view past blog about the Edisto Chamber Business of the Year click on 2017 - 2016

To view past blog entries from 2017 at Edisto click on Holiday Business After Hours - EIOLT Oyster Roast - Billfish Tourney - Bingo - Tomato Open - I Love Edisto Auction - Jim Bost Memorial - Shark Tourney

To view past blog entries from 2016 at Edisto click on Serpentarium - Jim Bost Memorial - Dolphin Slam - Cobia Tourney - Spring Shorebird Synergy - Bovine Bones on Beach - Edisto River book