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Community
Outreach The
2008 Community Outreach schedule is now available.
Please see below for exciting opportunities to represent the society at fun and informative events throughout New Jersey. A Note from the New Community Outreach
Committee Chair
Anthony J. Albence The New Jersey Lighthouse Society’s Community Outreach Committee is ready for an exciting year spreading the word about the vital work of the Society throughout the state and region. For 2008, the Committee will be present at a number of established events, and will also be reaching out to other regions of the state. I am excited that the Committee will participate in the Warren County Farmers’ Fair/Balloon Festival—a major event in northwestern NJ! Having a presence at this major event will be essential to continuing the ongoing effort to raise awareness of the need for education about and preservation of our historic lighthouses and related structures. Also new this year: our team will distribute NJLHS giveaway items to visitors to our exhibits/displays at outreach events. These include mini-crayons packs (for our children’s’ coloring activities) which feature the Society logo, and also mini-flashlights that carry the tagline “Keep the lights shining” along with the Society web address. (see below) The Community Outreach team utilizes a variety of materials that engage the public and encourage all to develop an appreciation of our shared nautical heritage. The majority of the events at which we are present have some connection to nautical or maritime concerns—but this is not always the case. Some events are sponsored by other lighthouse societies, others by governmental entities, and still others by non-profit organizations. Any opportunity to spread the word about the lights, though, is always welcomed! Additional volunteers are also most welcome…and are ESSENTIAL to ensuring the Society’s continued…and, hopefully, increased…presence in the community! Please consider joining the Community Outreach Committee in 2008…even if you only are interested in staffing an event close to your home. Don’t worry that you’re not an “expert”. You only need to be willing to discuss our shared interests with event patrons! There’s always a knowledgeable person who can “fill in the blanks”! Please feel free to contact me with any ideas/for more information. My postal address is: Anthony J. Albence P.O. Box 8184 Wilmington, DE 19803-8184 You may also contact me via e-mail at: cua20064@verizon.net. I will be happy to make contact with the sponsoring organization and hopefully set up an exhibit. I also invite all of our membership to come out to our exhibits! You’ll be glad you did! Many thanks…and keep the lights shining!   |
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