From the Dec. 28th Wilmington (NC) Star-News.
This is an organization I definitely have to look into joining.
The friends of Fort Fisher, a nonprofit support group for the fort, held their first membership meeting recently.
Site improvements over this last year were highlighted.
Retiring Board members Gehrig Spencer and Henry Payne were recognized.
Two new directors were elected:
James Carper, a retired engineer of the US Army Corps of Engineers and retired NC National Guard brigadier general.
Kemp Burpeau, deputy New Hanover County attorney and former member of the NC Historical Commission.
Retiring Board Chairman Peter D'Onofrio was recognized for his many years of board and site volunteer service.
Gehrig Spencer, former Fort Fisher site manager (whom I met on several occasions), in recognition for his many years of service, was awarded the first-ever Honorary Life Membership.
Officers elected for 2011:
R. James MacLaren, chairman, Wilmington
Earl Lauz, secretary, Kure Beach
John Coble, treasurer, Wilmington
A Great Organization. --Old B-Runner
No comments:
Post a Comment