SEMA Committees

Acitvities of SEMA committees

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 →

Posted in Fundraising, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |

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 →

Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |

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.

Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee |

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 →

Posted in Fundraising Committee, Membership and Outreach Committee |

Ordering T-shirts

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

Posted in Fundraising Committee |

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.

Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee |

Helping Ernestina During the Morgan Homecoming

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

The Charles W. Morgan is coming to town and thousands are expected to visit New Bedford State Pier. This is a great opportunity to share Ernestina-Morrissey, Massachusetts’ Official Vessel, with all those visitors. DCR personnel and SEMA volunteers will staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |

Row for Ernestina

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

Ernestina needs two good hands. Are you a rower? Will you join the dory crew? Ernestina’s dory will have a place of honor in the Boat Parade on Sunday June 29th during the celebration of the Charles W. Morgan’s Homecoming. … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |

The Cutest T-shirts!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |

Busy Spring for Ernestina