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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Open Ship Enjoyed by All

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

DCR’s Seasonal Interpreter Leah Burns and Supervisor Paul Alexio hosted several Open Ships this summer along with SEMA volunteers. Childrens’ programs like “Something Fishy” a joint program of the New Bedford Whaling National Park and the Working Waterfront Festival visited … Continue reading →

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C.W. Morgan Visit Showcase for Ernestina Too

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The New Bedford Homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan was the event of the summer for the city and for Ernestina Morrissey. With the help of many wonderful volunteers, DCR staff and the Schooner Ernestina Commission hosted over 1600 people … Continue reading →

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AHA! Thursday, August 14

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The pergola at the 54th Regiment Plaza was festive as Ernestina was represented by the Schooner Ernestina Commission, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and SEMA volunteers. Leah, DCR’s Summer Interpreter, took time from her assignment at Horseneck Beach and … Continue reading →

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Representing Ernestina in Wareham

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Whaler’s Walk for Ernestina

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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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Busy Weekend – the Morgan’s Here!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Priscilla Geigis, Director of the Division of State Parks and Recreation stopped by after the Opening Ceremony. On Sunday the ship’s dory participated in the Boat Parade to celebrate the Charles W. Morgan’s arrival. For a few days Ernestina will … Continue reading →

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42nd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner Ernestina Commissioners Laura Pires-Hester and Gene Monteiro invite you to march with the Schooner Ernestina representatives. CONTACT us for details.

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ERNESTINA RECEPTION AND FUN-DRAISER

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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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Portraits of a Port AHA! June 12

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Join us on the 54th Regiment Plaza for children’s activities and the rousing chanteys of New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus including “Lovely Ernestina” CONTACT us if you can help.