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Schedule of Events
& Meetings
Special
Events Volunteer Opportunities - Help organize and run
tours, cruises, meetings, booths at fairs, and other events. This
work helps us to entertain and educate the public.
Contact us for more information.
2007 Events & Meetings
- 2007 Meeting Schedule
General Membership and Board meeting dates have been set for the
Chapter's coming year:
General Membership Meetings
June 9, 2007 11:00 a.m. Horton Point
Lighthouse
The October 6 meeting has been postponed. A new date will be announced
in this space.
Chapter Board Meetings
February 11, 2007 10:00 a.m. Fire Island Lighthouse
April 14, 2007 10:00a.m. East Islip
Library
June 9, 2007 10:00
a.m. Horton Point Lighthouse
October 28, 2007 10:00 a.m. Fire
Island Lighthouse
- 2007 New York Harbor Cruise
The Long Island Chapter co-sponsored a NY Harbor Cruise on Saturday,
June 2, 2007. Lighthouse lovers from around the country enjoyed
a lighthouse viewing cruise aboard the Sheryll Princess.
Lights that we viewed on the cruise included: Great Beds, West
Bank, Old Orchard, Romer Shoal, Robbins Reef, Statue of Liberty,
Fort Wadsworth, and Coney Island/Norton Point. We also enjoyed
a hot lunch on board the boat.
This cruise was organized by Dave Hannum. Dave is a charter member
of the LI Chapter. In recent years Dave has planned the Harbour
Lights Collectors Reunion on Mackinac Island, Michigan, as well
as leading lighthouse tours along the coast of Lake Erie; to the
Tidewater area in Virginia; and along the central Maine coast.
Dave made a significant contribution to the LI Chapter for attendees
who participated in the cruise and designated a LI
CHAPTER referral. Many LI Chapter Board members
were aboard and provided souvenirs, raffle tickets, etc. Many
thanks to Bob Scroope who provided a number of
raffle prizes from his personal collection.
- 2007 Plum Island Trip
This year's Plum Island Lighthouse trip took place on Friday,
August 17. We were permitted to assemble 35 history buffs and
lighthouse enthusiasts and we had a glorious day. Our group included
members of LIC-USLHS, Save Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, Horton
Point Lighthouse, Southold Historical Society, Cutchogue New Suffolk
Historical Council, Brecknock Hall Foundation, Fire Island Lighthouse,
East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation, and former Plum
Island Lighthouse Coastguardsman Rich Kenny....a very knowledgeable
and impressive group! Our hosts on Plum Island were Kris Garland
and Director Dr. Barrett, who is very interested in restoring
the lighthouse and has budgeted for repairs beginning this year.
He said "After all, it is our logo!" We have sent him the architectural
surveys he requested to help establish priorities in the work
and we included the final steps to achieve listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. We had a great day, a very successful
trip, and we are now looking forward to seeing a stabilized Lighthouse
with a bright future. Thank you again to our hosts who gave generously
of their time, both in preparation and throughout the day.
Read a note from Rich Kenny about
this trip.
- Lantern Walk to Cedar Island
Lighthouse
 
Hello,
My name is Bob Allen and my great-grandfather was the last
lighthouse keeper of this lighthouse. The lighthouse is located
in Suffolk's Cedar Point County Park. My father and uncle were
also raised on this lighthouse. The lighthouse was originally
located on Cedar Island, hence the name. The hurricane of 1938
deposited so much sand that the island became part of what is
now called Cedar Point.
First of all, I would like to thank all those who participated
in the walking tours during 2007. I enjoyed each and every tour
and met so many really great people.
I will be announcing the date of my first 2008 tour within a few
months.
I also want to announce that anyone who contributes $300 or more
to the Long Island Lighthouse Society will get a personal tour
by me out to the lighthouse from Cedar Point Park.This will also
include special postcards that I will personally autograph to
whomever is with me on that tour. All such donations will be used
solely for the restoration of the Cedar Island lighthouse.
If you are interested in a tour please call me at the telephone
number noted below.
Sincerely,
Bob Allen
Descendantof William H. Follett
The last lighthouse keeper of the Cedar Island Lighthouse
For information or to schedule a free Lantern
Walk contact Bob Allen, Chapter Director and great grandson of
William Follet, the last Cedar Island Lighthouse Keeper. Bob can
be reached on his cell phone at (631) 481-6248.
- Lighthouse Lecture, Film, and Slide
Presentation
Presentations about Long Island places of interest will be given
by Jerry Leeds, our society Education Director at the following
locations:
March 24, 2008
Windmills and Watermills of Long Island
Dwight Clark Memorial Garden
193 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson NY 11507
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 516-484-2208
- Local Events 2007
We plan to increase the number of local events where you
can talk with Society members and view our Lighthouse display.
Locations and dates will be listed in this space as event organizing
committees finalize their plans.
Harborfest
Sag Harbor, NY
Sept. 15-16, 2007
(look for our display tent on the wharf)
These local events are a primary source of adding to our Preservation
Fund through sales of Chapter merchandise and donations. Donations
can also be made via this web site's home
page.
2006 Events & Meetings
- 2nd
Long Island Lighthouse Challenge May 20-21 2006
This year's challenge was taken by more than 400 lighthouse enthusiasts,
many from out of state, and included travelers from 5 countries.
We had a great time hosting the event and hope all of you had
an even better time visiting our historic lighthouse sites.
- New York Harbor Lighthouse Cruise July 15 2006
This years Spring/Summer cruise took us into New York Harbor.
More than 150 lighthouse enthusiasts had a terrific day cruising
into and around New York Harbor on the Sherryl Princess, viewing
lighthouses and lightships, dining onboard and sharing the fun
with family and friends. Thanks to Chatt Chapman for the arrangements
and prize drawings, and to Bob Muller for the great narration
at each stop.
view Harbor Cruise brochure
- Local Events 2006
We plan to be at the following events where you can talk with Society members and view our Lighthouse display:
Sag Harbor
Sag Harborfest
Sept. 16-17, 2006
Greenport
Greenport Maritime Festival
Sept. 23-24, 2006
note: Also available on Sept. 23 is a lighthouse cruise
arranged by LighthouseTshirtsPlus.com. For information
about the cruise, which includes a number of east end lighthouses,
visit LighthouseTshirtsPlus.com.
web site.
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