From the New England Section
Please join us October 24-25 at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel for an action-packed Fall Section Meeting weekend!
New Bedford is a city steeped in maritime history that includes the golden age of whaling, the underground railroad, and the most lucrative fishing harbor in the United States.
The whaling industry led to New Bedford becoming the wealthiest city in the world in the mid-1800s. The lucrative scallop fishery continues to distinguish this working seaport, with New Bedford hauling in the highest value of fishing landings in the United States every year for the past two decades. The National Marine Fisheries Service documented that New Bedford landed $443.2 million worth of seafood in 2022, the most recent year that records have been released, and continues their 20-year run, holding the record for wealthiest haul.
Friday, October 24
99s Check-In
New Bedford Harbor Hotel Lobby 1-2 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm.
National Park Tour 2-3 pm
Join us Friday afternoon from 2-3 pm for a free 1-hour guided tour with the National Park Service, focusing on the women of the whale ships. The tour begins at the Visitor Center at 33 William Street, a 5-minute walk from the New Bedford Harbor Hotel.
Fall Section Dinner 5-9 pm
Wamsutta Club, 427 County St, New Bedford, MA
Free parking or a short walk from the hotel.
Join us for a step back in time to a historical mansion and social club that flourished in the early 1900s. The Wamsutta Club, which is located in the James Arnold Mansion, was the premier social club for businessmen in the booming textile industry.
Social Hour with Cash Bar 5-6 pm
Seated Dinner 6-7:30 pm
Dinner includes a house salad, meal choice of New Bedford Baked Scrod (native scrod baked with white wine, lemon & butter and topped with crumbs) or Chicken Marsala, Rice pilaf and a squash medley. Dessert will be apple crisp with ice cream, served with coffee and tea. (Vegetarian/gluten-free options available; please note in meal selection on registration form.) Cost: $55
Presentations 7:30 pm
We are lucky to have two speakers from the Connecticut Chapter. Morgan Sullivan-Walsh will speak about her experience soaring in Australia, and Arianna Strand will talk about her experience starting and running a flight school.
Saturday 10/25
Continental Breakfast included with overnight hotel stay. Or check out the international smorgasbord of recommended breakfast restaurants within walking distance: Izzy’s - Cape Verdean; Miguel’s - Portuguese; The Baker - Independent Bakery; or Tia Maria’s - European.
Section Meeting: 9-11 am
On Saturday, check in before the Section Meeting, 8:30-9 am, in the first floor meeting space. We will have the space from 8am-12pm. Chapter Ways and Means sales are welcome!
Lunch at the Black Whale Restaurant: 12-1:30 pm
104 Co-op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740
Restaurant is a 10-minute walk from the hotel; parking available at the restaurant.
The Black Whale is a premiere seafood restaurant in the heart of the port of New Bedford. The Black Whale was created by New Bedford locals to honor the seafaring heritage of New Bedford and the world-famous seafood bounty landed in its port.
Sign up now to be included in the reservation and pay individually at the restaurant for your meal. Check out their menu online.
Guided Tour of the New Bedford Whaling Museum: 2-3 pm
Continue to explore on your own after the tour until 5 pm.
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum ignites learning through explorations of art, history, science and culture rooted in the stories of people, the region, and an international seaport. The museum has a solid 5-star average review (5 of 5 stars!) and is listed as "the #1 attraction in New Bedford, not to be missed" on TripAdvisor.
Sign up and prepay $25 at registration.
Other Activities
New Bedford Museum of Glass
Not included, but worth a visit. Located in the same building as the Wamsutta Club. Open Friday 10-5, Saturday and Sunday 12-5.
If you prefer to pay by check, proceed through the registration. Click on Continue to Payment section and scroll down to Use a Different Form of Payment. Select Cash or Check, note the total amount due and the address to mail the check, no need to print and send the form with your check. Remember to select Pay Now at the end to complete your registration.
See you in New Bedford!
Section Officers
Governor: Margot Cheel
mcheel@me.com
Vice Governor: Karissa Davan
thedevansemail@gmail.com
Treasurer: Sue Benua
sue@benua.net
Secretary: Morgan Sullivan-Walsh
morgansw@icloud.com
Directors
Arlene Myers Alexander
ENE Chapter
Emily Knight
ENE Chapter