Fundraising Committee
Purpose: to organize fundraising events and other activities
Whaler’s Walk for Ernestina
Julius Britto, second from right, walked with family members from Rochester to the sea to raise money for Schooner Ernestina. From left, the others are Ben Varella’s great-grandson Ali Cabral; great-granddaughter, Dr. Vanessa Britto-Henderson; great-grandson, storyteller Len Cabral; and Dr. … Continue reading
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ERNESTINA RECEPTION AND FUN-DRAISER
ERNESTINA RECEPTION AND FUNDRAISER CELEBRATE ERNESTINA’S 120TH ANNIVERSARY! SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014 2:30pm-6pm PIER VIEW (“STEVIE’S”) RESTAURANT 201 Onset Avenue, Onset MA Special Guest: CANDIDA ROSE FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS, AND FELLOWSHIP… MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! $25/person Laura Pires-Hester 347-449-6497/lpireshester@optonline.net Julius … Continue reading
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Ordering T-shirts
A VERY limited selection of shirts are available. Small only Do not send money before checking availability ! They can be picked up in the New Bedford area. If you have any questions about locations email us at sails@ernestina.org . If … Continue reading
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The Cutest T-shirts!
Here they are, by popular demand, kid’s sized t-shirts: How can you order these shirts? Send us an order and we’ll mail them to you. There are toddler and youth sizes. If you want to make a donation by check … Continue reading
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President Britto’s Appeal
December 5, 2013 Greetings, “I sailed on Ernestina on a field trip. I’d never been on the ocean before, and it changed my life. Will she sail again?”That’s the kind of declaration we hear all the time. (In fact, take … Continue reading
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New T-shirts Recognize Ernestina/Morrissey’s Refits
New shirts are available! The shirts feature the “classic” front. On the back is a line drawing of Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey‘s hull, rig and sail plan produced by the HAER Maritime Recording Program of the National Park … Continue reading
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Effie M. Morrissey’s “Record Run” Centennial
On December 10, 1912 Frederick William Wallace boarded the “Morrissey” for what would become her “Record Run” from Portland, ME and Yarmouth, NS. “From the dock in Portland to anchor in Yarmouth, she had made the 200 mile passage in … Continue reading
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Lovely Ernestina
The holidays are upon us! How about the gift of music? You can purchase “Lovely Ernestina” by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus and the Rum Soaked Crooks on Amazon.com. Proceeds benefit Schooner Ernestina.
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Happy New Year!
Yes, it IS a Happy New Year! THANKS to YOU! Many Ernestina supporters rose to Bob’s challenge and in one short month we have raised over $14,000! SEMA is looking forward to 2012 surpassing 2011 in progress toward getting Ernestina sailing again. … Continue reading
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Buy Ernestina Hats at Baker Books
Baker Books is once again helping SEMA out this Holiday Season by making Ernestina hats available at the store at 69 State Road (Route 6), Dartmouth, MA. Do all your holiday shopping at Baker Books. Shop local!
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