Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Information

  The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association is a non-profit corporation organized primarily to further the common good and general welfare of the residents of and visitors to Ocracoke Island. The mission of the OCBA is to bring about civic betterment and social improvements.

The OCBA holds meetings on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss current island topics and future events. Everyone is invited to attend and speak on issues concerning community and business life on the island.

Here are some subcommittees and their representatives formed under the Ocracoke Civic and Business Association:

  • Outer Banks Scenic Byway Committee: Earl O'Neal
  • Advertising/Marketing Subcommittee: Frank Brown (chair), Bob Chestnut, BJ Oelschlegel, Ruth Toth, Ginny Moss
  • Heritage Tourism Committee: Robin Payne, Earl O'Neal
  • Website Liaison: Jamie Tunnell
  • Incorporation Subcommittee: Carol Ritchie (Chair), Cathy Scarborough, Bob Chestnut, Wayne Clark, Warren Ritchie
  • Emergency Management Advisory Council: Nancy Sebrell, Tommy Hutchenson
  • Christmas Decorations/Events Committee: Darlene Styron-Dosier, Stella O'Neal, Linda Lyons
  • Village Days Committee: Ann Ehringhaus, Ann Howard, Nancy Leach, Maddie Flynn, Amy Howard
  • Outer Banks Task Force Representative: Rudy Austin
  • DOT Representatives: William Howard, Rudy Austin
  • Ocracoke Youth Center Board Representative: Jamie Tunnell

To find out more about the OCBA, to be placed on the agenda, or to comment on recent island experiences please contact us.

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the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association.