The Friends of Portsmouth Island held our fall membership meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Sanitary Fish Market Restaurant in Morehead City. We are happy to report a record attendance of 67 people, many of whom are descendents of Portsmouth families. It was a great crowd!
Special guest Phyllis Gentry shared her memories of Portsmouth and provided photographs and scrapbooks containing lots of Portsmouth information. Pat Kenney, Superintendent of Cape Lookout National Seashore, spoke to the group and introduced Steven Neshkoff, the new Volunteer Coordinator for CLNS. Welcome Steven!
Officers for the next 2 years were elected as follows: Rosanne Penley, President; Kathy McNeilly, Vice President; Jean Webber, Treasurer; Nancy White, Secretary; Board Members Frances Eubanks, Chester Lynn, Gregory Gilgo, Phelps Forrest, Rudy Austin, Jim White, and Richard Meissner, Immediate Past President.
Frances Eubanks presented a special plaque to Richard Meissner, outgoing president, for his service and dedication as president of FPI.
Drawings for door prizes were held, and many folks stayed to enjoy a Dutch treat lunch and to visit with each other. Everyone had an opportunity to purchase t-shirts, books, notecards, homecoming pins, etc. Thanks to all who attended, those who organized and worked at the meeting, our speakers, and to the Sanitary Fish Market.
Make plans to attend the spring membership meeting at Ocracoke on the third Saturday in May 2015!