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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Second Life

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

* Do you have a Second Life?  If you use Second Life, Trudy Takacs tells us you would use this – SLURL (SL URL) to take a voyage on Ernestina. Trudy says the idea and funding for the SL Ernestina was from … Continue reading →

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AHA! August 11 Making Waves!

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

Stop by Coast Guard Park next to Ernestina‘s berth from 7-9 pm.   Volunteers will be there to help you make your own fish print or rope bracelet to take home. AND where volunteers will be answering questions about the … Continue reading →

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USCG Barque Eagle Presentation in New Bedford

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

This summer the USCG Cutter Eagle traveled north of the Arctic Circle on the voyage from Europe to Boston.  The Eagle sailed in waters off Iceland familiar to Capt. “Bob” Bartlett and his “Little Morrissey” now Ernestina.   Read Don Cuddy’s … Continue reading →

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Cape Verdean Recognition Events

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Representatives of the Ernestina Commission and SEMA marched with our National Park partners again this year in the July 2 parade.   As usual, the sight of the Ernestina banners drew a loud response from the crowd. Many thanks to volunteers Sheila Pierce, Stephen Gaun and Chuck Smiler. This year’s … Continue reading →

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Ernestina DOES Matter!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

THANK YOU! to everyone that voted for us in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  Although we did not finish in the money because all of you “spread the word” this program was a great way to make new friends … Continue reading →

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Hello Cabo Verde Event a Great Success

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Barbara Monteiro Burgo, Ernestina event coordinator, with Manuel Inocêncio, 2011 Cape Verdean Presidential Candidate and Gunga Tavares, culture attaché at the Consulate of Cape Verde on Ernestina during the Expo. Many wonderful stories were shared during “Open Ship” on Saturday … Continue reading →

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AHA! for Ernestina!

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

  Celebrate Schooner Ernestina’s Birthday.  Feliz aniversario, Ernestina!  Come help us celebrate the 117th anniversary of Ernestina’s launch.  Join us Feburary 10th in the Corson Maritime Learning Center at 6:00 pm.  We’ll have the latest news about Ernestina’s condition followed … Continue reading →

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