OUR 2024 ANNUAL MEETING – was Sunday, November 10 at the Sandusky Yacht Club.
WOW – what a great time.
THE FEAST – Oh how we did feast! The amazing Commodore Buffet did not disappoint. The Sandusky Yacht Club staff really outdid themselves this year! Dinner included: a House salad, dinner rolls, coffee, hot tea, iced tea, Carved top sirloin, seafood scampi (shrink, mussels and scallops!), green beans almandine, roasted redskin potatoes, and veggie pasta. And for dessert, the Club’s famous warm bread pudding served at the table.
What’s with the photo of 3 empty bowls? Three lovely ladies loved the salad dressing so much they suggested we take a picture of the empty bowls – so we did!
PROGRAM – Our guest speaker was Molly Sampson, WAC Historian and Executive Director of the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, as she delves into the pivotal role of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during WWII. This presentation will explore how women in the WAC supported the U.S. war effort, both abroad and at home, with a special focus on Erie County’s contributions. Discover personal stories of local women who served, the challenges they faced, and their lasting legacy in shaping both military and civilian life during one of the most critical periods in history.
MEET MOLLY – Molly is the Executive Director of the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. She is a native of Northwest Ohio She is pursuing a Master of Arts in WWII Studies from Arizona State University and holds a Bachelor’s of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in History and Marketing from Bowling Green State University. She is also the founder of the 1st WAC Living History Group, a nonprofit education group that offers virtual classes on the role of the Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War. Molly was working at a military museum in NW Georgia when the position opened at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky. She is passionate about preserving and promoting the maritime heritage of the Sandusky area. As the executive director of the Sandusky Area Maritime Association, she oversees the daily operations, fundraising, marketing, and programming of the organization, as well as the development of the future museum and education center.
SILENT AUCTION – We had 5 silent auction baskets, and a 50/50 raffle.
