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Projects and Organizations Supported

PROJECTS

Provided funding to the Toms River Seaport Society to preserve historic photographs and documents pertaining to sailing in the Island Heights area
Underwrote the cost of sponsoring a collegiate sailing regatta hosted by Ocean County College
Provided funds to young men and women traveling world-wide to compete in championship regattas
Sponsored the preparation of permanent exhibits at the Toms River Seaport Society depicting the maritime heritage of Toms River and Barnegat Bay
Provided funding for equipment and instruction for sailors on the Central Regional High School, Toms River High School South and Monsignor Donovan High School Sailing Teams
Established an annual scholarship in honor of Leonard Egee to assist children seeking to learn to sail
Provided major funding for a wooden boatbuilding project undertaken by pupils in every grade at the Island Heights Grade School
Provided funding to refinish and restore the 19th century wooden floors in the Island Heights Yacht Club
Paid for a camera and equipment used by the 3rd Grade of the Island Heights Grade School for a State-mandated unit entitled “Our Community,” which focused on buildings and historic sailing vessels
Supported the Island Heights Yacht Club in securing funding for the installation of decking to increase safety in areas of its facility used mostly by junior sailors
Assisted in providing lunch to individuals with disabilities participating in Sail-Habilitation’s annual on-water outing in Island Heights

ORGANIZATIONS