Hi Folks!

It’s summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime! Traffic is picking up in the Village!   The spaces we try to reserve for summer residents are being gobbled up by tourists, of all things!  Speaking of things, here’s a few:

Membership / Dues:
– First, thanks to our 200 loyal members who renew every year.
– 35 new households have answered our 2016 membership drive.   Welcome!
– We thank the several members who donated a total of $450 in excess of their dues.
– Thanks, too, for the many notes of encouragement to pursue the work of the Association.
– Finally, if one of the above categories doesn’t apply to you, it means you haven’t paid your dues yet
– Please send your $25 along to P. O. Box 835, Falmouth 02541.  We’ll be watching for you!   Thanks!

The Falmouth Enterprise: 
Once again, we thank Editor Bill Hough for his coverage of OSDA’s activities.  Check out the front page of the June 3rd edition to see a picture of a DPW crew raising the memorial rock and plaque at the Old Stone Dock at our request.  You can also see part of the quarterboard the DPW erected for us to create awareness of its history.  Page 3 has a story of the OSDA beach cleanup and community efforts to prepare Surf Drive Beach for vacationers.

Old Stone Dock Bicentennial/2017 – Want to help?
Our initiative to celebrate the Dock’s 200 years of service to the town has been met with great enthusiasm by the Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society, and the Town Leadership.  Many key folks including OSDA member Barbara Weyand, President of the Falmouth Preservation Alliance, have offered to help, and we’d like to extend an offer to all of you, too.

A tentative task list for 2017 activities has been prepared and was e-mailed to members.  The tasks are listed below.  If you are interested in working on an organizing committee or participating in the execution of any of these programs, please let us know which task(s) you prefer.  This is not a commitment and there is no obligation.  Things can change – that’s okay.  We expect to conduct activities all year long in 2017, and we plan to host a one-day celebration at the Dock in July or August 2017.  We invite all OSDA members to participate in these activities, either as attendees or as organizers, as you prefer.  Let us know.

Our next Board meeting is on July 12th, 7-8:30pm at the library, and we will be discussing these plans.  You are invited to attend, or send me an email if you’re interested in getting involved with any of the proposed events.    Can’t have too many hands on the oars – every bit helps!   Thanks!

Annual Event Dates:
Falmouth Hydrangea Fest: July 10-17
Falmouth Triathlon: Sunday, July 21, 7:30 a.m.(supports the Association)
Falmouth Road Race: Sunday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.
OSDA Annual Meeting & Summer Social: Sunday July 31, afternoon

That will do it for now. We’ll send more about the Summer Social in a few weeks. Same prices as last year. (Your dues help hold the line!) Thanks again for all your support!    See you in the neighborhood!

Kevin M. Doyle, President

 

Old Stone Dock Bicentennial Celebration Task List – Proposal

Task

CapeCodWave.com article about OSDA neighborhood – Kevin Doyle
Distribute Falmouth Preservation Alliance Heritage Map – Rebecca Bevilacqua
Present Old Stone Dock quarterboard to Surf Drive Beach SEE PICTURE – Bob McCormick
Present Heritage Map to Town Hall – Bob McCormick

Clean and shine historic plaques in 3 locations:
– Old Stone Dock; Proprietors Rock; Seamen’s Memorial – Steve Saunders

Cleanup Seamen’s Memorial
Student Art Contest (FHS, Falmouth Academy, Middle, Elem)
Student Essay contest (FHS, Falmouth Academy, Middle)
Short written history for elementary / middle / high school
Guest speakers for school visits

Articles for Enterprise
– Structure / construction of stone docks
– Commerce in Vineyard Sound
– Old Stone Dock / Inner Harbor

Publicity for Bicentennial Day Celebration- OSD/200 logo?
Charter cruise on Liberte’/Island Queen
OSD Trolley/Walking tour w/Historical Society (Script? )
Customized sign for historic homes in OSDA neighborhood – Barbara Weyand & Barry Staak
OSDA float in Christmas parade (2016)
Home and garden tour in OSDA area (garden only?)

Historic photos on display in Larry Rowland’s case
– include captions to tell the story
– development of the dock
– dredging inner harbor
– silting generates the kiddie pool

Speak to Historical Society about scheduling a lecture
– history of the dock / celebrate 200 years

Coordinate with Chamber of Commerce to generate tourism
Sponsor a movie at Peg Noonan Park
Invite colonial re-enactors to celebration

Prepare article for Cape Cod Life and regional news outlets
– prepare “What’s Happening” publicity for local news

Coordinate with Falmouth Village Association for special events
– Restaurant Week (nautical specials?)
– Nautical item discounts in retail outlets

Create a historical walking tour “app” for tablets – Michael Heylin