DECK LOG 2015 Charles Point Council Lecture Series N M HS holds monthly seminars in Peekskill, New York, bringing in wo rld-class speakers to give presentations on maritime topics, fro m authors of the lates t books on maritime history to muse um curators and di recto rs to ship restoration professionals, who share their experiences with current projects in maritime heritage. Called the Charles Point Council- named for the point of land along the banks of the Hudson River where the NMHS offices are ho used-this gro up provides a template for members across the country who migh t be interested in organizing councils or chapters of their own. NMHS would like ro support this sort of effort in other locations; as such, I am listing the Charles Point Council program for 20 15 to give you an idea of both the diversity and caliber of our local lecture series. For further details on any of these seminars, please refer to our website at www.seahistory.org or call our offices at 1-800-222-NMHS . To get on our email list to receive anno uncements about upcoming events, send your email address to nm hs@seahistory.org.
21 March, Saturday, 10:30AM-Presentation: "Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps" with David Ulbrich-Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY. Explore the dramatic expansion of the Marine Corps as author and historian David Ulbrich explains how Commandant Thomas Holcomb helped establish it as the America's premier amphibious assault force and a major contributor to victory over Japan in World War II. 30 May, Saturday, 10:30AM-Presentation: "The Genius of Naval Architect John W. Griffiths and the Record-Setting Clipper Ships" with NMHS Chairman Ronald Oswald, Matthew Carmel and The John Willis Griffiths Gravesite Project- Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY. Enjoy a panel discussion on American naval architect John W. Griffiths (1809-1882), known for his record-setting Rainbow and Sea Witch clipper ships and books on ship design and construction. D espite being considered a "naval architect genius" Griffiths is buried in an unmarked grave in Queens, NY. Join NMHS in raising awareness to gain funding for a well-earned heads tone. 24 June, Wednesday, 6:00PM-Presentation: "USS Slater: History and Restoration of the Last World War II Destroyer Escort Afloat in the US" with TimothyC. Rizzuto-Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY. Executive Director Timothy Rizzuto of the Destroyer Escort Histo rical Museum in Albany, NY, recounts the fascinating history of USS Slater, a destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. After a painstaking 15-year restoration, Slater is now the only surviving destroyer escort in the world still in its World War II configuration. 25 July, Saturday-Hudson River Cruise aboard the Sloop Clearwater-King Marine, Verplanck, NY. Pete Seeger founded and built the traditional Hudson River sloop Clearwater with a mission to protect the Hudson River. We will take advantage of her award-winning onboard environmental education programming and discover how to tie knots, how to identify fish, and much more! After leaving the dock, it's all hands to the halyards to help raise the mainsail to the rhythm of a traditional sea chantey, and then a three hour sail while we become acquainted with the environment of the river. Limited seating. $60 per person. Early reservations suggested. -Burchenal Green, President (2015 Charles Point Council Lecture Series Calendar is continued on page 6)
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PUBLISHER'S CIRCLE: Perer Aron, G uy E. C. Maitland, Ronald L. Oswald OFFICERS & TRUSTEES: Chairman, Ronald L. Oswald; Vice Chairman, Richardo R. Lopes; President, Burchenal Green; Vice Presidents, Deirdre O 'Regan, Wendy Paggiorra, Nancy Schnaars; Treasurer, Howard Slomick; Secretary, Jean Won; Trustees: C harles B. Anderso n; Walrer R. Brown; Thomas Daly; Wi lli am S. Dudley; David S. Fowler; Wi lliam Jackson Green; Karen Helm erson; Robert Kamm; Ri chard M. Larrabee; Guy E. C. Maitland; Capt. Brian McAllister; CAPT Sally Chin McElwrearh, USNR (Rer.); Capt. James J. McNamara; Michael W Morrow; Richard Parrick O'Leary; Timothy J. Runyan; Richard Scarano; Philip J. Shapiro; Capt. Cesare Soria; Roberta Weisbrod; Trustee elect: ADM Robert J. Papp Jr., USCG (Rer.); Chairmen Emeriti: Walrer R. Brown, Alan G. Choare, G uy E. C. Maitland, H oward Slomick; President Emeritus, Peter Stanford FOUNDER: Karl Kortum (191 7- 1996) OVERSEERS: Chairman, RADM David C. Brown, USMS (Ret.); RADM Joseph F. Callo, USNR (Rer.); C live Cussler; Richard du Moulin; Alan D . Hurchison; Jakob Isbrandrsen; Gary Jobson ; Sir Robin Knox-Johnston; John Lehman; H. C. Bowen Smith; John Srobarr; Ph ilip ]. Webster; W illiam H. W hire; W ill iam Winrerer NMHS ADVISORS: Chairman, Melbourne Smirh; George Bass, Oswald Brett, Francis Duffy, John Ewald, Timothy Foote, William Gi lkerson, Sreven A. H yman, J. Russell Jinishian , Gunnar Lundeberg, Conrad Milster, Wi lli am G. Muller, Srnart Parnes, Lori D illard Rech , Nancy Hughes Richardson, Bert Rogers, Joyce Huber Srnirh SEA HISTORY EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Chairman, Timorhy Runyan; No rman Brouwer, Robert Browning, William Dudley, Daniel Finamore, Kevin Fosrer, John Jensen, Joseph Meany, Lisa Norlin g, Carla Rahn Phi llips, Walter Rybka, Q uentin Snediker, Willi am H. W hire NMHS STAFF: Executive Director, Burchenal Green; Membership Director, Nancy Schnaars; Accounting, Peter Yozzo; Marketing Director, Sreve Lovass-Nagy; Executive Assistant to the President, Jessica Macfarlane; Membership Coordinator, Madelein e Fenarnore SEA HISTORY: Editor, Deirdre O ' Regan; Advertising, Wendy Paggiotta; Copy Editor, Shell ey Reid; Editor-at-Large, Peter Stan ford Sea History is primed by The Lan e Press, South Bu rlington, Vermom, USA.
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