Membership and Outreach Committee

Purpose: to develop and maintain SEMA membership and support for Ernestina, by maintaining www.ernestina.org, publishing Updates (newsletter) and conducting other outreach, including public relations and marketing activities.

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Gloucester, September 3 , 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The crowd at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center was glad to see Ernestina’s booth.  This year it was fitting we were right next to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.  This museum showcases the yards that built over 4000 schooners, including the … Continue reading →

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Onset August 13

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA Treasurer Julius Britto reports that the Onset Cape Verdean Festival was a successful outing for Ernestina. Everyone expressed the hope that 2012 would be the year that Ernestina returns to Onset Harbor for a visit during the Festival.  Julius … Continue reading →

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Brockton July 31

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

It was another beautifully sunny, but hot day at Keith Field in Brockton at the Brockton Cape Verdean Day Festival and visitors to the  were very happy to see the Schooner Ernestina represented.  Coordinator Barbara Burgo and volunteer Den Cardoza … Continue reading →

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Providence July 10

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina was well represented at the Rhode Island Cape Verdean Festival in Providence on July 10.  Thank you Maria Mendes-Hendricks for “carrying the flag” .  Your Grandfather would be proud.

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Greetings from Traudi in Brava

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner ERNESTINA was represented at the great festival of S. Joao Batista in Brava, Cabo Verde June 24, 2011. Um abraco Traudi

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Working Waterfront Festival

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Despite threatening weather forecasts, the last weekend of September at New Bedford’s Working Waterfront Festival was a great event for Ernestina.  The only thing that would have made it better would have been the ship in her berth next to … Continue reading →

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Gloucester and Schooners

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Effie M. Morrissey first set sail from Gloucester for the Grand Banks on March 14, 1894.  A century ago she brought her catches into this port.  In 1982, as Ernestina, she was returned to Massachusetts,  a gift from the Republic … Continue reading →

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Making Waves with AHA!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Although Ernestina is still at Fairhaven Shipyard SEMA volunteers presented activities for AHA! on Thursday August 11.  It was a beautiful evening and with at lot of activity at Coast Guard Park.  The rowing club was helping folks try a … Continue reading →

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Ernestina promoted at the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Members of the American Schooner Association told Ernestina’s story at their booth at the 20th Annual WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, CT on June 24-26.

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3rd Eye Outreach

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

3rd Eye Unlimited welcomed Ernestina supporters to their 12th annual Open Festival and many visited the booth and shared stories.  Thank you coordinator Barbara Burgo and volunteers Chuck Smiler and Norman Gomes.

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