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31 THE VOYAGE AHEAD WE DEPEND ON MEMBER SUPPORT AND GENEROUS DONATIONS FOR EVERYTHING WE DO. CONSIDER JOINING OR DONATING TODAY. EESMMF IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT. CLOSING REMARKS 2016 is shaping up to be a landmark year here at the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation. Expanded cultural events throughout the year educational opportunities unique maritime events and more Please become a member and join us httpwww.eastendseaport.orgmembership A NEW HORIZON JOIN US FOR THE YEAR AHEAD. A BIT OF MARITIME HISTORY GREENPORT ON WATCH In the twenty years spanning 1830 to 1850 over 500 registered vessels were built at Greenport shipyards and thirteen marine railways launched vessels ranging from schooners to barques. Long famous for its prosperous oyster and menhaden fishing industry Greenport also contributed to the glory years of Americas Cup J-boats. As the newly elected Chairman of the Museum I couldnt be more exited about the year ahead. We have a truly wonderful team incredible momentum built on last years grand successes and a renewed energy and spirit. I hope you will join us in 2016 as we stretch ourselves just a bit more As we reach just a little bit higher and work just a little bit harder to bring more value to our com- munity. There are some exciting things in the works for 2016 including an expanded Lecture Series some wonderful new exhibits and an expanded Education series. Old favorites will return to the delight of thousands Ill begin my term by thanking our past Members Volunteers Sponsors Do- nors and Supporters for everything theyve done for us over the years. Ill add that if you are not any of these I am asking for you to take the leap and lend your support. To become the Community Institution that you want and that I be- lieve we can be we must have your support and hear your voice. Ian Wile Chairman World War II brought a boom in ship building. Between 1941 and 1945 Greenport Basin Construction Company - now Greenport Yacht and Shipbuilding - built and launched a fleet of more than 50 small warships Minesweepers Sub Chasers and Tugs. Greenport served as a major transportation hub in the later 19th and early 20th century with twenty side-wheel steamers creating a sea link between New York and Boston. 2015 LOOK AHEAD RAISE THE SAILS WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR MANY CHARITABLE GIVING OPTIONS WE HOPE YOU WILL KEEP THIS INSTITUTION IN YOUR THOUGHTS. ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED AND TAX DEDUCTIBLE. LARGE DONORS AND ESTATE PLANNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MEET WITH THE BOARD TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS.