THE CURRENT January, 2014

Save the Date for the Frost Biter's Bash!

We are pleased and excited to announce the second annual Frost Biter's Bash! Join the party and enjoy full open bars and food tastings from a variety of top local restaurants and vendors. Dance the night away in the historic Hall of Boats, bid on items in our live and silent auctions, and snap photos with your friends in our photo booth of a night you're sure to remember! Buy your tickets now!

Museum Announces Search for Executive Director

The Museum has recently announced its search for an Executive Director to lead the implementation of the Strategic Plan that was developed during the past year and was adopted by the Board of Directors at its June 2013 meeting. The job description is posted on our website; on the website of the New England Museum Association; at RICOMJOB; and at Idealist.org.

Enquiries and applications should be addressed to Larry Lavers, Chief Operating Officer, Herreshoff Marine Museum. Telephone 401 253-5000, email l.lavers@herreshoff.org.

Herreshoff Mentorship - Practice and Progress

Museum Shipwright Keith Brown gives an update on the Middle School Mentorship Program at the Herreshoff Museum's Boat Shop

Since November, I've been working with a group of students as part of our Middle School Mentorship Program. The goal of the program has been to teach students the concepts of wooden boat construction and basic hand tool skills, while gaining an attention to detail and an ability to follow a project through to the end.

A Recent Passing

We regret to announce that J. Burr Bartram, Jr. ("Joe"), a long-time benefactor of the Museum and supporter of The RELIANCE Project, died peacefully on Christmas Eve. The Museum community extends its greatest sympathy to Joe's widow, Barbara, and to his family.

We thank Joe for his continued support. He will be missed.

Update on

Year End Appeal

Thank you for making the year end appeal a success. We asked for your financial support and you responded generously. Your donations to the Museum's year end appeal increased in dollars by 33% from last year, and many of you were new donors. This is a strong shot in the arm not only to our cash flow, but also to all of us who work here. This means that you recognize the value in what we do, which we are grateful for. Thanks to your support, we will continue to make your visits to the Museum more and more interesting.

The RELIANCE Project

Volunteers continue to come in every week to work on the RELIANCE model. Thank you for all of your hard work!

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Other Job Announcements

The Museum is also advertising for a Director of Education and Sailing School Director. More details can be found on our website.

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