UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2010
OCEAN SHORE HOLDING CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| New Jersey | | 0-53856 | | 80-0282446 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1001 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(609) 399-0012
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 16, 2010, Sylva A. Bertini submitted her resignation from the Board of Directors of Ocean Shore Holding Co. (the “Company”) and from the Board of Directors of its subsidiary, Ocean City Home Bank (the “Bank”). At the time of the resignation, there were no disagreements between Ms. Bertini and the Company or the Bank on any matter relating to the Company’s or the Bank’s operations, policies and practices. Ms. Bertini’s resignation is effective as of December 31, 2010.
On November 17, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Dorothy F. McCrosson as a director of the Company, as a member of the class of directors whose term expires at the Company’s 2011 annual meeting of shareholders. On the same date, the Board of Directors of the Bank also appointed Ms. McCrosson as a director the Bank. Ms. McCrosson’s appointment is effective as of January 1, 2011. In connection with her appointment as a director, Ms. McCrosson was appointed to serve on the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Ms. McCrosson was not selected as a director pursuant to any arrangements or understandings between Ms. McCrosson and the Company, the Bank or any other person. In addition, there are no material transactions between Ms. McCrosson and the Company or the Bank.
Copies of the press releases announcing Ms. Bertini’s retirement and Ms. McCrosson’s appointment to the Board of Directors are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated November 17, 2010 |
| 99.2 | | Press Release dated November 17, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: November 19, 2010 | | By: | | /s/ Steven E. Brady |
| | | | Steven E. Brady |
| | | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
