Our President, Peter Fisher, opened our meeting in the Seaside Building of (VIMS), Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Wachapreague, VA.
A total of 41 Master Naturalists attended. Eight of the 41 were from the 2024 class currently in training. Ann Quigley and Patty McLaughlin have designed the 10-week training schedule and facilitate each Thursday. Only 6 more classes until graduation!
We have a proposal to change the order of business of Chapter Meetings. This meeting was the first trial run of having our business meeting first, followed by the speaker. The amount of times remain the same, Social hour – 5-5:30, Business meeting – 5:30-6, Speaker- 6-7. Please share your comments\thoughts with Peter at pfisher288@gmail.com.
Maggie Long will be stepping down from her role as Chapter Treasurer, at the end of this year. Please remember, receipts must accompany requests for reimbursement of ESMN purchases.
As always, remember to frequently check our calendar at ESMN.org for news and activities, and volunteer and continuing education opportunities.
Shannon Alexander presented “Virginia Natural Area Preserve highlights with a focus on the Coastal Region” Not only was the presentation awesome, it’s worth one hour of Continuing Education credits!
Hope to see everyone at the next Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at VIMS. Christina Trapani will present, “Marine Debris and its effects on our local ecosystem”.