Chesapeake Bay Memories

Many thanks to all who made the November 26, 2011 Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats a success!  After taking a year off, the parade’s return was greeted by great weather and wonderful participation to the community’s delight!

Knowing how much the waterfront communities had enjoyed the lighted boats over the years, Jim High, Baltimore Boating Center and Pat Williford, Stansbury Yacht Basin decided to join forces and bring the Parade of Lighted Boats back to Middle River.

Middle River Rec & Parks Council and Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities are pleased that hundreds of families enjoyed the 2011 boat parade from the public viewing area at Wilson Point Park.  Special thanks to Rec and Parks elves Marge and Terry, and Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities elves’ Bob Sersen, Skylee Adams, Judy Zeller, and Bill Zeller for distributing free hot chocolate and cookies for the public’s enjoyment.

Want to help make next year’s Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats an even better success for the community’s delight? Call Jim at 410-404-3013 or Pat at 410-686-3909.

The Electronic Media and Film (EMF) Department of Towson University held its screening April 30, 2010 of the documentary film “What Did You Do This Summer?” Filmed over the course of 8-weeks by EMF students and directed by EMF faculty member Shaun Wright, the 45-minute character driven documentary examines the impact of Baltimore County’s Summer Youth Programs as youth participants engage in their first summer job. Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities was honored to be featured. Many thanks to EMF’s Brad, Marisa, Amanda, and Shaun for their outstanding work in spotlighting local youth and their contributions to the community!

Thank you new and returning teachers! Chesapeake Bay Memories would like to thank Kiara, Matt, Shahida, Brandi, Brittany, Adam, Caron, Karl, AJ, Chanell, Jevontay, Derron, Sam, Delvonta, Patrick, Richie, and Michelle for your dedication as youth educators! We appreciate all of the hard work you all have given to make this program a success.

The youth leadership team members learned to: Consistently attend work on time as scheduled, Come ready to work daily, Be friendly and personable with others, Consistently try to give the best effort, Respect all people’s voices and diversity, Maintain a positive attitude, Learn CPR and First Aid, Learn and demonstrate effective teaching skills, Learn all 15 Chesapeake Bay education stations, Learn how to successfully rig a fishing rod and cast a fishing rod, Demonstrate effective leadership skills, Work well independently, Work well as a team member, Learn MD State Safe Boating Course material, Bring a lunch daily to work, Act respectfully on the bus during trips to PAL centers, Refrain from text messaging/using phone applications/iPods in the workplace, Show initiative in volunteering for tasks requested by supervisor, Exhibit behavior that is learner-centered at all times, Be mindful of safety to self and others at all times, Be attentive and respectful of supervisors and coworkers leading activities, Respected the property of the workplace, Be trustworthy and reliable when asked to fulfill responsibilities, and be a valued Leadership Team Youth Educator, and will be welcomed back to participate in future opportunities at Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities.

Thanks to all who came out to support our 2nd Oyster Stew Cook Off

Oyster Cook-Off

And The Winner Is:

Nancy M. Dvorak

A Special Thanks to Long Beach Restaurant & Tavern for Hosting The Event Again…. Looking forward to 2013 and who will take the title of the Best Oyster Stew!