Recognition and Press Event

This afternoon Sea Scout Ship 7916 held a recognition ceremony and press event on the dock at Leesylvania State Park, with the Catalina 22, Takin' it Breezy tied aside. Myra Lindsey, reporter from the Old Bridge Observer attended and took photos to use in her upcoming story on our unit.

Left to right:

Kenneth Benson, Leesylvania Park manager, who made access a reality.
Sarah F., Youth Fund Raising Chair, Sea Scout Ship 7916.
B.J. Richardson, Commander of VFW Post 7916, or Charter Organization. The Post provides us with a meeting place, and gave us generous start up funds to help us obtain the Amanda Grace.
Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan and Sea Scout Committee Chair.
Caitlín K., Yeoman for Ship 7916.
Gregg Reynolds, who, with his wife Jean, donated the MacGregor 23, Seeking Peace.
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, a lifelong sailor who provided assistance with head of state parks in SSS 7916's obtaining use of the park.
Leo Smith, erstwhile member of the Occoquan Town Council. Mr. Smith is in Membership Sales with Carefree Boat Club, which provides us use of the Catalina 22 Takin' it Breezy, thanks to his request on our behalf.
Mark M., Sea Scout, member of Ship 7916.
Jean Reynolds, co-donor of the cutter-rigged MacGregor 23, Seeking Peace.
Shay Seaborne, Skipper of Sea Scout Ship 7916.
John Ashton, longtime sailor and friend of Gregg Reynolds from crew inception at Woodbridge Senior High School. Mr. Ashton successfully pursued his idea of mooring at Leesylvania State Park, where we have immediate access to the river.
Daniel S., Storekeeper for Ship 7916.