Chesapeake Chapter, US Lighthouse Society

The Chesapeake Chapter focuses on implementing the U.S. Lighthouse Society's goals in the Chesapeake Bay area, particularly with regard to the lighthouses and lightships of Maryland and Virginia!

Welcome to the Official Site of the Chesapeake Chapter, US Lighthouse Society!

C H A P T E R N E W S & A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Check the Chesapeake Chapter Activities Calendar frequently. All Chapter trips, photo contest deadlines, publicity, preservation and lighthouse related event dates and times are posted.

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge! Back by Popular Demand....The Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Returns!
2011 (8th Annual) Maryland Lighthouse Challenge September 17-18, 2011 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, both days.

Join the Chesapeake Chapter and the lighthouse organizations of Maryland as we host this educational and fun-filled weekend celebrating the lighthouses of Maryland.

Tour any number of the lighthouse attractions along the Challenge route and receive a special souvenir at each, with a specially designed "completer" souvenir for those who visit all!

Mark your calendars now and continue to check this website for Challenge information and updates as they become available.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Challenge Volunteer Form and return to Paula and Lauren Liebrecht.

Event Contact: Karen Rosage, Chair - challenge@cheslights.org, (410) 437-0741 .

Upcoming Lighthouse Events
The following events have been posted on our calendar. As always, check with the sponsoring group for any time and date changes.

• May 7, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• June 4, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• July 9, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• August 6, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• September 10, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• September 17-18, 2011 MD Lighthouse Challenge
• October 1, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House
• November 5, 2011 10 am to 2 pm Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House

Our Numbers Are Growing ! Our Numbers Are Growing ! The word is getting around and more people are joining our chapter than ever before. With our online entry form we have made it even easier. We have some exciting trips and cruises planned for the upcoming year and the Winter Newsletter is just around the corner too. If you are not a member but are interested in finding out what all of the talk is about... Join the chapter today !

Preservation Workdays
Keep tabs on how the Chapter preservation season is gearing up at Seven Foot Knoll, lighship Chesapeake, Cove Point, Fort Washington and Thomas Point Shoal. Read more ...

TPS Partnership ! Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse - visit a lighthouse partner website to find out the latest status.

The Chesapeake Chapter Needs Your Help!
One of the missions of our Chapter is to educate, inform and entertain those who are interested in the Chesapeake Bay area lighthouses.

The best way to help promote both the Chapter and the Bay area lights is to become part of the Chapter's publicity team. The only qualifications for this position are:

A love of lighthouses

A desire to become more involved in Chesapeake Chapter activities

A desire to spend time with fellow lighthouse enthusiasts

While we have an enthusiastic group of people on the team, many of us have additional positions within the Chapter. As a consequence, there are times when we simply don't have enough volunteers to go around and are unable to staff tables at some of the publicity events. Meanwhile, our goal remains not only to grow the publicity team to cover upcoming events, but also to increase the number of events we are able to participate in each year. Many great personal and organizational connections are made during these events.

With the opening of lighthouse season this year came word of some great publicity opportunities:

The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park is hosting their annual Waterfront Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15 from 10:00 am - 5:00, both days. We will be setting up a Chapter display at this event.

The Charles County River Artsfest will be held on June 11 from 10am to 5 pm. It's held at the "Village Green" in Indian Head. The Chapter will be setting up a display.

From April through November there are monthly open houses at Point Lookout Lighthouse. The open houses run 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The dates for the upcoming open houses are as follows: May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 10, October 1, November 5. We have a standing invitation to set up a Chapter table at any of these events.

If you would like to become part of the publicity team and volunteer at one or more of these fun events, we'd love to have you. Please contact me, Dave Rosage, at (410) 437-0741 or publicity@cheslights.org We'll get you started by volunteering at an event with other members of the team who will gladly teach you the ropes. There is nothing to it, and it's a great way to put your love of lighthouses to good use!

Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Lighthouses/Lightships/ Lifesaving Station Information:
This information was provided by personnel from various organizations and may be subject to change.
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This Site Is Dedicated To:
Herb Entwistle
This Web Site is lovingly
dedicated to The Chesapeake Chapters
founding president. (1989-1997)

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eNews!
The monthly e-news is an exclusive benefit for our Chapter members.

The e-news provides time sensitive infomation about lighthouse events in our area, as well as upcoming preservation dates and trips updates. Click here to learn more and how to subscribe!

Donations to the Chesapeake Chapter can be made though the Herb Entwistle Lighthouse Preservation
H.E.L.P. FUND

C H E S A P E A K E B A Y L I G H T H O U S E N E W S

Lighthouses of Dorchester Event - Saturday May 7 from 2 to 4 PM. at the Dorchester County Visitor Center, 2 Rose Hill Place, Cambridge, MD. This event is being organized by the Choptank River Lighthouse Society and the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Free and open to lighthouse enthusiasts and to anyone intrigued by the iconic symbols of our maritime heritage. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Paul's Subs. Seating is limited so reserve your spot by calling 410.228.7977. Click here for more details!

"A Night For the Museum", will be held on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Virden Center in Lewes, Delaware for the benefit of the Overfalls Lightship. The annual party and auctions includes delicious food, wine and beer. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost - $40.00 per person or if available $45.00 at the door.

For tickets, visit our website www.overfalls.org or call (302) 645-7168 or visit Lewes Gourmet/Puzzles. Kids Ketch or the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.

Catch Us Here!

Choptank Lighthouse nears $600,000 goal! At the end of the legislative session, Maryland lawmakers approved a $230,000 local bond bill for the Choptank River Lighthouse. The funds will go towards the construction of the "cottage," or top half of the replica lighthouse, which is part of Phase 3 of the project. For full details visit the Lighthouse website here!

Hooper Island Little Light of Mine Exclusive !
This exclusive piece by Harbour Lights is only available through The Chesapeake Chapter, U. S. Lighthouse Society. All profits from the sale of this piece will go to the restoration and preservation of the Hooper Island Lighthouse. To order, visit the Hooper Island Store web page.

Lighthouse replica is a beacon of rebirth in Maryland!
a dedicated group of volunteers is working on a plan to build a full-size replica of the Choptank Riverlighthouse, placing it on the Cambridge waterfront. Read more...

G E N E R A L L I G H T H O U S E N EW S


	Wooden lighthouses will replace fiberglass horses on Saugerties streets! Lights will be shining in Saugerties this summer as part of an annual outdoor art exhibit. Read more...

Oregon County will preserve Umpqua lighthouse!
County will preserve Umpqua lighthouse. The Coast Guard allows Douglas County to take over operation and maintenance of the historic beacon.Read more...

Search and Raise Money!
If only the Chesapeake Chapter had a penny for every time you searched the Internet… Now we can!

Now you can raise money for the Chapter just by searching the Internet at GoodSearch.com.

You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine - the site is powered by Yahoo! - but each time you do, money is generated for us. Here is how it works:

1.    Go to www.goodsearch.com
2.    Type CHESAPEAKE or LIGHTHOUSE into the "I support" box and click on "verify"
3.    Pick United States Lighthouse Society - USLHS - Chesapeake Chapter
4.    Search the Internet just like you would with any search engine
5.    Since GoodSearch shares its advertising revenue with charities and schools, every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch, you will be earning money for our lighthouse efforts.

GoodSearch also has a toolbar you can download from the homepage so that you can search right from the top of your browser.

You can keep track of our estimated earnings by clicking on "amount raised" once you designate us as your organization of choice. The more people who use the site, the more money we will earn, so please spread the word!!

Help us keep the lights shining!