The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History welcomed a new executive board during its annual meeting Monday, Jan. 27.
Lori Rosbrugh was voted in as president, John Sideris as vice president, Barbara Edmonds as secretary and Michael Kingoff as treasurer. The board also recognized the efforts of members Susan Creasy, Catherine O’Quinn and Haywood Newkirk Jr. as they leave the board.
Executive director Madeline Flagler said 2014 was a busy year for the museum. In addition to its regular fundraisers such as Lumina Daze, the Jingle Bell Run and the Wright Holman Shrimperoo, the museum added several new events to the calendar.
In April, the museum inducted the inaugural class into the Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame.
“Water is such a vital part of Wrightsville Beach history,” Flagler said. “We wanted to recognize those who have really devoted their life to it and given back to the community.”
This April, the 2015 class will be inducted, Flagler added.
In October the museum held an en plein air painting event that invited artists to set up easels around Wrightsville Beach to capture the scenery. The weekend also included an art show, during which the museum sold 27 paintings, Flagler said.
As a result of the successful fundraisers the museum’s 2014 income increased compared to previous years, Flagler said. Museum membership and long-term donations were up as well.
The museum raised $6,000 from the Jingle Bell Run and $22,000 from Lumina Daze. The board also recently received notice from Rhesa Stone regarding the Stone family’s intention to donate $7,000 from the Chris Stone Memorial Fund. The money will be used to create beach-related educational programs for children in Wrightsville Beach.
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