Meet the APSTA Board of Directors

The 2025-2026 Officers are Teresa Jacobs, President; Edwin Lott, Vice President; Bill Smith, Second Vice President; Secretary, Debbie Krauser; Treasurer, Nonda Meng; and Directors at Large: Julie Crump, Julia Houston, David Harris, Sharon Rigsby, John Kelley, and Tash Kelley.

From the President - April 2026

A View from the Point

Dear Members,

On this April day, I can honestly say, we are so blessed to live along this part of the Forgotten Coast.  It always refreshes my soul to have the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated volunteers making things happen here.

In March, APSTA participated in the Camp Gordon Johnson Veterans' Day Parade for the first time.  What a great experience.  Communities coming together to honor our veterans and the great historical elements Camp Gordon Johnson brings to this area.  

The NEW Little Lending Library has now been painted thanks to John and Tash!   We now have 4 times the space for books, a children's section, and room for puzzles.  It has been used extensively over spring break.  We still could use more children's books (nothing oversized as they don't fit). Go by and check it out!

The Alligator Water District was kind enough to grant APSTA a water hookup and a spigot for the installation of the first set of palm trees.  APSTA will be responsible for the water bill.

APSTA has now completed the installation of three palm trees at the second bench along Alligator Drive.  The palms and their installation were donated by Maxwell Campbell and his team at Maxwell Tractor Service. 

The APSTA membership continues to grow!  If you know of anyone wishing to join or is new to our community, please reach out or have them contact any member of the board.  We are so excited about all the positive things that are happening in our area.  Working together, we can protect and improve this precious place.

As I mentioned last month, the Newsletter will begin to look a bit different as the website changes to provide greater access for our membership.  The Treasurer's report, the secretary's monthly minutes, and past reports are being archived and placed on the website.  Hopefully, everyone is enjoying the updates and photos Sharon Rigsby is providing.  She is doing a marvelous job, so if you see her, please thank her.  Just revamping the website is a lot of work.  

We are still seeking donations to support upcoming projects.  If you would like to donate, it will go towards our beautification and special projects fund.  

In April, there will not be a special speaker at the monthly meeting as our speaker has been called to another meeting on that day.  We have been provided with materials from Emergency Management regarding hurricane preparedness.  We will be reviewing this information.  Mrs. Cheryl Sanders will attend, offer some remarks, and, of course, be available to answer any questions.

While we are not yet under a burn ban, I'd like to remind everyone that we are in a rain deficit, so be mindful of any outside burning. If you have a suggestion to help us do a better job or improve things here on the Point, please reach out to any board member.

Regards,

Teresa

Upcoming Franklin County Commission Meetings 

• April 15th and May 6th are the scheduled County Commission meetings at 9 AM, available via Zoom and on Forgotten Coast TV.  The Agenda can be downloaded from the Franklin County website.
• The April 15th meeting should include approval of the contract on the Barnacle that is to be used here to help with the parking issues.  If you wish to speak at the meeting, please remember to fill out a speaker's card ahead of the meeting.