GOALS FOR ACCOMPLISHING IN 2008
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Make a maximum effort towards the preservation of the Plum Island Lighthouse including the development of a special Power Point presentation, and communications with elected officials. Have the lighthouse inspected by a lighthouse expert and make a report on same.
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Promote an awareness, at all levels, both private and governmental, of the importance of our area's offshore lighthouses to safe navigation. Have a goal of 1000 petition signatures in support of.
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Obtain from the Coast Guard the projected future status of the Orient Point, Little Gull, Race Rock and Latimer Reef lighthouses. Develop specific plans to qualify East End Lighthouses towards the adoption of Orient Point, Little Gull and Race Rock Lighthouses and help insure them being maintained as Aids to Navigation. Work closely with elected officials. Actively pursue sources of funds both private and governmental in support of this effort.
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Review with the Coast Guard and try and obtain commitment to the continuation of all seven of the Town of Southold lighthouses as Federal Aids to Navigation.
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As one of the primary means to promote awareness of our East End Offshore Lighthouses, increase the number of lighthouse and history cruises with specific invitations to organized groups.
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Plan and organize one off-island lighthouse trip.
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Continue Greenport's school lighthouse contest and try to interest more schools.
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Publish four newsletters.
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Obtain cooperation of the Maritime Museum to accomplish the agreed-to Bug Light maintenance tasks.
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Explore with the Coast Guard a possible visit to Race Rock Lighthouse.
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Increase our membership to 300.
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Automate and improve the procedures of handling event income.
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Assign promotional activities to a promotional manager.
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Acquire and utilize additional administrative help to take care of office needs.
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Research and publish a history booklet on Plum Island Lighthouse and Plum Island.
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Recognize Lucy Thompson as one of the founding directors of East End Lighthouses.
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