Fundraising Committee

Purpose: to organize fundraising events and other activities

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Gifts to Ernestina Will Be Matched!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Dear Friend, It still amazes me, year after year, how frequently people will approach someone from the SEMA and say something like, “I sailed on Ernestina. That experience changed my life. Is she still sailing? I’d love to bring my … Continue reading →

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Rep. Cabral presses for state aid to repair Ernestina

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Check the details published in the Boston Globe. Thank you Representative Cabral. It is encouraging to see a revived interest in Ernestina from her stewards, the elected and appointed officials of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  We look forward to the day when Ernestina is … Continue reading →

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This Place Matters!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Help us win $25,000 for Ernestina. We’ve been selected for the 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge sponsored by National Trust for Historic Preservation!  We did the ground work – down from over 250, our community was chosen to be one of … Continue reading →

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Digital Initiative for you and Ernestina

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Do you need a media make-over for you or your business?  Consider Peter Mello’s new program digitsimple.  Peter has offered to donate 25% of any revenues earned as a result of new business contracted from organizations or individuals that use … Continue reading →

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Celebrating with Good News for Ernestina.

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina‘s supporters filled M&C Cafe yesterday to celebrate the launch 117 years ago, in Essex, Massachusetts, of Effie M.Morrissey, the schooner that became Ernestina when renamed by Captain Henrique Mendes in 1948. Cape Verdean Ambassador Fatima Veiga and Gunga Tavares … Continue reading →

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Celebrate 117 years of Schooner Ernestina

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Filis Aniversáriu, Ernestina! Sunday, February 20th, 2011, 2-5PM M&C Café 436 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA Buffet, Entertainment, Silent Auction Reservations limited- $30/person Check payable to Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association PO BOX 2995, New Bedford, MA 02741-2995 Contact Barbara Burgo at … Continue reading →

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Challenge Met, Goal within Reach!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Thank you to Ernestina’s many supporters who have already responded to our membership appeal.  We have met the $10,000 challenge having received nearly $13,000 so far. Those of you who got our mailing know that we had an ambitious goal … Continue reading →

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$10,000 Membership Challenge!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

It is December 22 and we have already received over $7,000 in memberships!  Thank You!           We need more of you to respond.  We have 10 more days, please send your donation in TODAY! Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association has just received a $10,000 … Continue reading →

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