Forum
A Forum to discuss Ernestina’s future was held on October 30, 2010. The forum was organized by a partnership of SEMA, the Schooner Ernestina Commission and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The Forum was generously supported by The Island Foundation.
Thank you to Forum Supporters
The Island Foundation The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park The New Bedford Whaling Museum The Coalition for Buzzards Bay The Schooner Ernestina Commission The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Forum Proceedings Compiled
Executive Summary Nearly 200 people from Ernestina’s diverse constituencies convened on Saturday, October 30, 2010 to discuss the future of the Schooner Ernestina. The overall sentiment was that Ernestina needs to be restored and sailing. Numerous people from as far … Continue reading
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Program
Program: Ernestina Forum October 30, 2010 8:00 – 8:45 STATE PIER – Ernestina Tours (optional) 9:00 – 9:30 WHALING MUSEUM – MAIN LOBBY Registration and refreshments 9:30 – 10:00 THEATER Welcome from Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association (SEMA) – Mary Anne … Continue reading
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Historic Curatorship Program
Through DCR’s Historic Curatorship Program, outside parties rehabilitate, reuse and maintain some of the Commonwealth’s most significant historic properties in return for credit toward a long-term lease, returning unused properties to active use. A model for municipalities nationwide, this innovative … Continue reading
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A Message from Gregg Swanzey
Participants: The case for Ernestina ex-Effie M. Morrissey standing as the most venerable and significant ship afloat today, barring none, is easily made. No need to say more. However, any vision and strategic plan will be undermined beyond repair without … Continue reading
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ERNESTINA FUNDING AND EXPENDITURES
ERNESTINA FUNDING AND EXPENDITURES Chuck Smiler compiled this information.Thank you, Chuck!Charts of this information are available for download. [download id="8"] [download id="9"] [download id="10"] SIX YEARS OF OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING – FY1999 – 2004 FUNDING Source Yearly … Continue reading
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Forum Welcome
Plenary session
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Forum Flyer
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Forum Press Release
Ernestina Forum to Discuss Uncertain Future of Storied Ship Congressman Barney Frank to Give Legislative Update New Bedford, MA – On Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association (SEMA) will hold a forum at … Continue reading
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History and Network
A capsule history of Ernestina and a description of the Ernestina Network were provided to the participants.
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