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Fire Department........................14-17 F.I. Conservancy............................. .1S- 20 The Sanger Fund ..................................21 F.I. Ferry District ............................22-23 F.I. Development Corporation ..............24 F.I. Library Association ........................25 F.I. Utility Company........................26-27 F.I. Harbor Committee....................2S-29 Henry L. Ferguson Museum ................30 F.I. Garbage & Refuse District..............31 F.I. School ......................................32-33 F.I. People's Project ........................34-36 Southold Land Use ......Inside Back Cover Advisory Committee F.I. Tree Committee ....Inside Back Cover F.I. Senior Luncheons ..Inside Back Cover F.I. Home Health Aid . .Inside Back Cover artwork by Kyle E. Heath Grade 12 Front Cover artwork by Mason Otis Horn Grade 10 Back Cover artwork by Camilla Spinola Grade 9 FISHERS p. O. Box 464 SSOCIATION 06390 631-788-7029 May 19,2003 Dear Fishers Islander: As usual, here are the Annual Reports of the many Island organizations, on which we are all dependent. A great deal of volunteer time and effort goes into keeping the Island functioning, and we all owe a debt of gratitude to those who take the initiative in being part of protecting and improving the Island and its community. Fishers Island is absolutely unique and also fragile. Again, without the volunteer time, effort and thought, the uniqueness of Fishers Island would have been lost long ago. To all those who are part of the organizations, thank you! F.I.C.A. has supported the usual activities over the past year... the Senior Lunch Program, Dock Beach Park, Junior Safe Boating Course, Island Clean-up Day; we have also stayed in contact with Southold as needed to secure funding and/or support for specific Island needs. This year, we sponsored a trip to the Island Institute in Rockland, Maine, for a group of 9 Island residents. The Island Institute was formed 20 years ago to address the issues of the many Maine islands, many of which we are familiar with... declining year-round population, decline of year- round affordable housing, jobs, transportation, low school enrollment etc. Weare investigating the possibility of having an Island Institute "fellow" come to the Island for 12-18 months to work with us and the community at large to see how we might better address and deal with the issues that have reached a critical stage. We believe our Island can profit from such an undertaking. As always, we appreciate your support, and please renew your membership. I Fishers Island Civic Association Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2003 Mar 31, 03 Mar 31, 02 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1000 . General Fund Checking Account 2,024.87 1,430.99 1010 . Money Market Savings 77,692.52 75,440.20 1020 . Senior Money Market Savings 5,136.19 4,928.01 1040. Park Account 2,397.28 4,199.90 Total Checking/Savings 87,250.86 85,999.10 Accounts Receivable 1200 . Accounts Receivable 20.00 0.00 Total Accounts Receivable 20.00 0.00 Total Current Assets 87,270.66 85,999.10 TOTAL ASSETS 87,270.86 85,999.10 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity 3300 . General Fund Balance 80,097.39 76,832.50 3400 . Senior Fund Balance 4,768.85 4,691.70 3500 . Park Fund Balance 2.404.62 4,474.90 Total Equity 87,270.86 85,999.10 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 87,270.86 85,999.10 2 Fishers Island Civic Association Profit & Loss by Class July 2002 through March 2003 July 2002 . March 2003 Jul '01 . M.r '02 General Park Senior TOTAL TOTAL Income 40'0 .0".. 27,085.00 000 000 27.085.00 28,575.00 4110.Gifts 1.315.00 3.005.00 6!lO00 5.210,00 3.930.00 4120, Grants 000 1.25000 000 1,25000 2.500.00 4210 . Interut lncomf: 1,030.94 23.42 3289 1,081.25 140.00 4220 . Other Income 1000 0.00 0.00 10.00 1,353..1 Total tneom. 29.4-40.901 ",278.42 922.89 34.642.25 36.498.41 Expense 8100 - General Expenses 8120 . Accounting & Legal 000 000 0.00 0.00 525.00 8130 - Bank & Finance Charges 0.00 000 0.00 000 100 6140, Encutive Service. 3.870.00 0.00 0.00 3.870.00 3,870.00 6150'''''''''''1_1 301.06 0.00 0.00 301.06 7.sa.00 6160. Duel and Subscriptions 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 ....00 6250 . Office Equipment and Supplies 2.920.63 000 000 2.920.63 1,988.97 6260 . Postage and Delivery 815.62 000 000 815.62 770.92 1280 . Telephone and UtiliUel 423.61 0.00 0.00 42361 175.<0 Tolal81oo. Gener.' Expenses 8.330.92 000 0.00 8,330.92 1.131.211 8300 . Publishing Expense 6310 - Annual Report 3,459.17 000 000 3,459.17 1,575.85 6320 . Minutu 826.98 000 000 826.98 1,322.37 Tolal63OO . Publishing Expenu 4,286.15 0.00 0.00 4,286.15 2.891.02 6400 . Public Relations. Grants Made 6410 . Fishers Island Churches 31000 000 0.00 310.00 0.00 6420 . Advertising 266.00 0.00 0.00 2<l6.oo 268.00 6430 . Prizes & Award$ 000 000 000 000 100.00 s.uo - Grants Made 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 1,400.00 Tolal64QO. Public Relations, Granls Made 576.00 0.00 0.00 576.00 1,766.00 6600 . Program Expense 6&10. Park 1..anchcaping 10,000.00 6,152.66 0.00 16,152.66 2,500.00 "20 . Senior Lunches 0.00 0.00 777.34 777.34 389.85 1670 . Island Institute 1,181.88 000 0.00 1,181.88 0.00 ST10' S.fe Boating Couru 120.00 0.00 000 120.00 100.00 6720 . Rodent Control 84.00 000 0.00 8480 0.00 6600 . Program Expense ~ other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 147.31 Total 6600 . Program EXpenH 11,386.68 6,152.66 777.34 18,316.68 3,14.. Toul Expen5e 24.579.75 6,152.66 777.34 31,509.75 18.14i.21 t Income 4,861.18 -1,874.24 145.55 3,132.50 18,.0.14 3 <WgJ 23 'Ji.he.. fJ.Land, dI/. 'Jj. 06390 Dear Island Residents, June 2003 This past year has been exciting and gratifying in so many ways, as Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation has progressed with its' existing properties, while outlining a significant new initiative for the future. With respect to the existing properties at Walsh Park, we welcomed Drew and Susele King and their family to the former Jon and lee Stuckert home. On Montauk Avenue, we welcomed Joe and Carol Hirschfeld Into the former Rugg home and the Don Murrayl Debbie Doucette family into the former Middleton house. Don and Debbie, along with the "Good Guys" from Z&S, deserve enormous credit for their superb work, in so beautifully restoring this home. Finally, we are so pleased that building in front of the Hirschfeld house (old timers will remember it as Olga's Store) will once again be utilized. A lease has been extended to Judi Imbriglio, who will own and manage a craft consignment store. With respect to the future, Walsh Park responded to the encouragement of the Civic Association and many community leaders, who believed that further housing options were needed for current and future year round families. Specifically, it was determined that the principal focus of a new initiative would be to build attached housing, for rental purposes. A financial campaign was commenced to raise $1,200,000 (later raised to $1,600,000) and as of this writing, Walsh Park has received over $1,300,000 in gifts and pledges. To enjoy this incredible response, in these financially trying times, is testimony to love that so many feel for this very special community. For our part, we promise to be committed stewards of this heartfelt trust. Finally, we thank the Hay Harbor Club and its' staff for supporting the annual Walsh Park Open Golf Tournament. This past years outing was over subscribed and we look forward to renewing the experience this year, on Saturday, Juiy 26th. Sincerely, Walsh Park Board Campaign Committee Mark Andrews Mark Gaumond Jermiah Bogert Rose Harvey Brad Burnham, Sr. Barton Harvey Frank Burr Mary Horn Peter Crisp Tom Shillo Ken Edwards, Sr. Robert Wall Arthur Walsh Mark Andrews Mark Gaumond Bob & Ann Anthony Henry McCance Jerry & Margot Bogert Sara Mclean Brad Burnham, Sr. Speedy Mettler Peter Crisp Carol Ridgway Ken Edwards, Sr. Kandi Sanger 4 CWaf5.h <JJa'tk !Benwofent Y'.O !Box 684 'Ji.he.. fJ.Land, o'V"", '!Jotk 06390 ~ ISLAND CONCERTS P.O. Box 81 Fishers Island, NY 06390 631-788-7065 Island Concerts was founded 23 years ago to bring quality musical performances to the Island community year-round. This past winter, Island Concerts subsidized island citizens' attendance to a musical theatre production at the Garde Theatre and enabled the hiring of professional musicians to support the orchestra in the community's production of "Kiss Me Kate". This summer's contribution by Island Concerts includes the following: Sat. July 5 from IO am - 12 noon: Paul Taylor Dance Co. workshops - FI School Sun. July 6 at noon: Independence Day Fife and Drum Band and Parade Sun. July 6 at 6 pm: Paul Taylor 2 Dance Co. Recital- O'Keefe home lawn Tues. July 15: Family concert on the Green with Les Julian and Tom Calinan - co- sponsored with IPP and the FI Library Fri. July 25 at 6 pm: Arianna String Quartet - H. L. Ferguson Museum auditorium - final event ofFI's Earth Week celebration Sun. August 3 at 5 pm: Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band - under the Yacht Club tent- free Fri. August 8 at 8: 15 pm: Mary Cleere Haran cabaret performance - Fishers Island Club Additionally, Island Concerts co-sponsors programs for the Senior Luncheons (with the Churches and IPP). Island Concerts Committee is supported by modest ticket sales at most of their events and donations received in response to two annual appeal letters. Island Concerts has been recently granted tax-exempt status by the State of NY and contributions are tax-deductible under the law. Respectfully submitted, Linda Musser and Ghislaine Boulanger - Co-Chairs Committee Members: Karen Bartels, Rosemary Baue, Katharine Bidwell, John Brim, Peggy Elliott, Roberta Elwell, George and Sandy Esser, Molly Frank, Susan Hall, Phyllis and Robert Hansell, Sheldon Meyer, Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Ann O'Keefe, Charlton and Stowe Phelps, Bagley Reid, Cynthia Riley, Deb Shillo, John Spurdle, Peter Steil, Ann Strupp 5 l!J Island Bowling Center Located behind the school, the Island Bowling Center offers a chance to bring the family to a place where everyone can have some fun! The Bowling Center is open every Saturday from 6:45 until 9:30 PM. In the winter, we are also open two nights during the week for ladies' league and men's league. We have four ten-pin lanes with gutter guards available for really small kids. We also have a snack bar where you can get soft drinks, French fries, onion rings, fried shrimp, milk shakes, and other good, microwaveable or fryolatorable food. As long as a responsible adult is present, the Bowling Center is also available for private use, whether for a birthday party or to provide entertainment on a rainy day. You can arrange to use the Center by calling manager Dave Denison at 788-5627. Please remember that as the Center is on school property, no alcoholic beverages may be brought into the building. The Bowling Center is operated by volunteers, and the building is owned by the school, which helps to keep costs down. However, each time you visit your support helps keep us open! We are the only place on Fishers Island where kids and their parents can come year-round for an inexpensive night out. If you get a chance, come down and see us some Saturday. Who knows? You might be lucky enough to visit on "Avalanche Night!" Thanks to all our loyal customers who support the Bowling Center, not only in the summer but all year long. Thanks also to the Fishers Island Civic Association for inviting us to add this letter to their annual report. 6 FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIA nON RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM SUMMER 2003 Dear Fishers Islanders, Here is a little quiz for you. The following phrases all have two things in common. Can you figure out what they are? You can cover up the answer (written in italics below) until you guess. The unanimous Declaration the separate and equal station impel them to the separation suspended in their operation encourage their migrations hither obstructed the Administration of Justice circumstances of our emigration denounces our Separation support of this Declaration * * * * I'm sure all of you history buffs got it. The two things that all the phrases have in common are: 1. They are all from the United States' Declaration of Independence 2. They all contain the word "rat" somewhere in the phrase Would you like to declare your house and yard independent of rats? You can get a nice rat feeder station, made from pressure-treated plywood by the students at our school as a fundraiser, for only $20.00. Also, you can get rodenticide free of charge, furnished by the Civic Association. To obtain a station or some poison, please see or call me (788-5627) and I'll get you what you want. Best wishes for a happy and rodent-free summerl Dave Denison, Rodent Control Coordinator 7 1JTiB~rrB lBlu.w jjohBltrnuu' B 1\BBociatiou. .1Jur. Fishers Island. New York 06390 What's Going On With the Lobster Industry iu New York Waters? As anyone who spends time on Fishers Island knows, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a vast natural resource - Long Island Sound. One of the last remaining occupations for our year-round residents is lobstering. Until recently, Fishers Island lobstermen have been able to protect the lobster population by limiting the number of pots fished each year. Over the past few years, however, changes in the law have allowed people from nearby Connecticut to set their traps around the island. Furthermore, in a misguided attempt to conserve the lobster resource, the state imposed a "historical limit" on the number of traps that a fisherman can use each year. So our local fishermen, who had been setting 500 or less traps, were frozen at that level, while the larger Connecticut and Long Island boats were allotted thousands of traps each. Through the efforts of John Thatcher and Barry Bryan, a possible solution was found: set up a special management area around Fishers Island. This area, called FISMA, would extend for approximately one-half to one mile around the island. If lobstermen chose to fish in the FISMA, they would be allowed a maximum of 300 pots. Two closed seasons, concurrent with the molting and breeding times of local lobsters, would be mandated, meaning that all traps would have to be removed from the waters during these periods. New York State Governor George Pataki led us to believe that we had his full support for FISMA, and despite the unpopularity of the plan with the greedy big-time lobstermen from Long Island, we expected the plan to be placed into law. Unfortunately, late last year, the governor withdrew his support for the plan and it was abandoned. It seems like the years of effort by John arid Barry have gained nothing. Needless to say, these recent happenings have seriously threatened the lobster resource around Fishers Island in general, and the livelihoods of our Island lobstermen in particular. A few weeks ago, some people from the small islands in Maine visited Fishers Island to talk with residents about the problems associated with trying to maintain a viable community on an island. In Maine, strict conservation laws are in effect banning out-of-state and sometimes even non-local instate lobstering, and imposing realistic trap limits and closed seasons. Our visitors told of the flourishing lobster business there that had become the islands' principal industry. It was sad to hear that despite the obvious success of the Maine program, our state was doing nothing to preserve our local lobster resource. In the face of this bleak outlook, the number of lobstermen on Fishers Island has continued to dwindle. More than just our members' jobs are at stake, though. Overfishing threatens to destroy the lobster population around Fishers Island, just as it has in Connecticut and elsewhere. The support of Barry Bryan and John Thatcher has been a blessing, and we are certainly grateful for all they have done. We also appreciate every one of you who patronizes our businesses. We just hope that in a few years, our businesses will still exist. The members of the Fishers Island Lobstermen's Association Dave Denison, president Francis Doyen, vice-president 8 Jlfis4ers Jfsbn~ <!kmeferies Ann Banks, Secretary 631-788-7099 Our Lady of Grace Church St. John's Church Union Chapel The Fishers Island Cemeteries Committee is made up of members from the three Island Churches. They are responsible for the sale of cemetery plots, the maintenance of the cemeteries and the enforcement of the rules governing plantings and headstones. Acquisition of a cemetery plot is limited to the following: a. Those who have been year-round residents of Fishers Island for a minimum of five years. b. Owners of property on Fishers Island for a minimum of five years. c. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife & children under 21) d. Specific names must be given at time of purchase. e. Each plot can contain one casket and three cremations or no casket and four cremations. f. Plots cannot be given or sold to another party. If plots are not going to be used, they must be sold back to the Fishers Island Cemeteries at the price of the original sale. Applications for cemetery plots can be obtained from the Fishers Island Cemeteries Secretary, Ann Banks. The Committee will review applications quarterly. A list of Cemetery rules and regulations is also available from Ann Banks. a. No plastic flowers or plastic encasements are permitted. b. Headstones are to be no higher than 12 inches and no wider than 4 feet. Stones must face the direction of the entrance. No footstones are permitted. c. Plot plantings must be approved by the Cemeteries Landscape Committee. Flowers and shrubs are to be maintained by the family. The Fishers Island Cemeteries Committee Virginia Beggs Ann Dearborn Harry L. Ferguson, III Mary Gordon Roberts Nancy Murphy Elsie Parsons Betty Peishoff Jennifer Russell Scudder Sinclair Melie Spofford Gregory Thibodeau 9 The Island Health Project, IDe. P.O. Box 344 Fishers Island, NY 06390 631-788-7244 Swnmer 2003 Dear Residents and Friends of Fishers Island, As spring is upon us and we all look forward to this upcoming swnmer on Fishers Island, we anticipate what might make our time there more enjoyable and carefree. Some of the things that come to mind are warm summer breezes, long sunny days, a refreshing swim in the ocean, perhaps a good game of tennis or golf, or the thrill of catching a fish off one of our beautiful beaches. They all sound wonderful don't they? Dependable and quality medical care also comes to mind. The board of the Island Health Project works very hard to provide you with such peace of mind. We are thrilled that Dr. Jack Hand will be here for his 5th summer. His presence has provided continuity and more importantly, expert medical care to our year round and summer community. As we do each year, we are asking for your help and support of our Annual Appeal. Your donations are so important in helping us with the cost of operating the doctor's office. As always, we also welcome contributions to our endowment fund. We ask you to be as generous as possible and we thank you in advance. The health of the Island Health Project is just as important as your own health and it will provide us all with a more carefree and enjoyable summer. Sincerely, Susie Parsons and Kandi Sanger, Co-Chairs Pat Baker Susie Ferguson Catherine Jenssen Klaus Mayer, MD Sandy Righter Charlie Stepanek Ken Edwards Barrie Fiske Margaret King Dick Miller Dianna Shillo Mary Linda Strunk A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from The Island Health Project, Catherine Jenssen, Secretary, Box 344, Fishers Island, NY 06390 or from the Office of Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION Name Birthdate (Mo.-Day- Year) PO Box Telephone Number Primary Care Physician Physician's Location Phone # Contact Person Phone # (Relative, Neighbor, Friend) MEDICATIONS (If more room is needed, please add on other side) Name Dosage Frequency N D F N D F N D F N D F Medical/Food Allergies What assistant devices do you use? [Walker, Cane, Brace, etc.) II Do you need assistance for activities such as cooking, bathing, getting mail, driving? If so, what? How many live in your household? Must you use stairs? Do you have a first floor bathroom? Do you have a Living Will? Who knows where it is? Would you like a Friendly Visitor or Visiting Nurse to come to your home? If so, occasionally or on a regular basis? Additional Comments: 12 The Island Health Project, Inc. Dr. John Hand Summer Office Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon Monday Evenings 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Other times are by appointment only. Please call 788-7244. IN AX EMERGENCY CALL 911 13 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT P.o. BOX 123 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Summer 2003 Dear Fishers Island friends, The Fishers Island Fire Department has served the community for over 75 years. Its active membership includes roughly 20% of the year-round population. Each year, these people volunteer their time and efforts to help provide the best fire protection, emergency medical care, and ambulance service possible for island homes and residents. During 2002, fire personnel responded to 58 calls, and the ambulance made 47 runs. Sea Stretcher transported 40 patients to the mainland. This year, we are most pleased to announce that several new members have joined or are about to join the Department. We gained a total of four new members at our last two monthly meetings. In addition, nine people have recently completed a rigorous 140-hour emergency medical training course to qualifY to become certified EMTs. Classes for this course were given on many evenings and weekends over the winter. The dedication of the students, as well as the time given by others to provide meals and transport the instructors back and forth to Connecticut on Baby Doll and Sea Stretcher, should make us all proud to have such dedicated friends and neighbors. The officers and coordinators of the Fishers Island Fire Department for 2003 are: Robert Wall, Chief Aaron Rice, First Assistant Chief Jeremy Spofford, Second Assistant Chief Greg Cypherd, Captain Jay Cushing, Lieutenant Wayne Doucette, Lieutenant Bruce Hubert, Ambulance Co-coordinator Jill Rogan, Ambulance Co-coordinator Mike Conroy, Sea Stretcher Coordinator John Bergquist, Steward Aaron Lusker, Chaplain Dave Denison, Secretary-treasurer Charlie Stepanek, Assistant Secretary Ernie Middleton, Sergeant at Arms Readers of this report and the others contained in this booklet will realize that Fishers Island is fortunate to have outstanding community support and involvement in many different areas. Our members thank each and every one of you for your verbal encouragement and financial assistance in the past, and hope that you will continue to support the Fishers Island Fire Department as well as the other excellent organizations that serve our island. 14 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.o. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners T1't!DSIlrer and Secretmy Catherine Jenssen Thomas F. Doherty Jr. Jeffrey D. Edwards LawrellCe R. Horn Alan R. Thibodeau James M. Wan TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 2002 RECEIPTS: TAX REVENUE & INTEREST $323,611.30 RENTAL OF POLING PLACE 140.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $323,751.30 $31,056.49 $354,807.79 BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR TOTAL RECEIPTS & BALANCE APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND Jan. I, 2002 NORTH FORK BANK & TRUST BOH $133,954.70 TRANSFER FROM CHECKING 65,000.00 INTEREST JAN - NOV. 932.31 FINAL PAYMENT NEW TRUCK 133,074.00 INTEREST DECEMBER 36.89 BALANCE ON HAND 12/31102 EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND $ 66,849.90 Jan. I, 2002 NORTH FORK BANK BOH $60,347.06 TRANSFER FROM CHECKING 5,000.00 INTEREST JAN - NOV 487.46 INTEREST DECEMBER 36.35 BALANCE ON HAND 12/31102 $ 65,870.87 15 DISBURSEMENTS PERSONAL SERVICES HYDRANT RENTAL INSURANCE M&R APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT M&R BUILDING & PROPERTY TELEPHONE & ALARM SYSTEM ELECTRIC ENERGY FUEL SOCIAL SECURITY TAX MEDICAL EXPENSE OTHER EXPENSE LOSAP TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TRANSFER TO RESERVE FUNDS TOTAL PAYMENTS GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO GFMM BALANCE END OF YEAR - CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL PAYMENTS & BALANCE BREAKDOWN OF OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSE GASOLINE & OIL INSPECTION, SCHOOL, CONVENTION ELECTION EXPENSE DUES TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE LISTED AS OTHER EXPENSE 16 $ 498.47 645.53 6,712.61 292.80 475.00 $8,624.41 $ 18,035.76 30,862.32 25,918.79 18,670.74 10,561.82 1,678.01 6,025.94 2,407.06 1,349.12 1,210.00 8,624.41 69,965.80 $195,309.77 17,267.95 70,000.00 $282,577. 72 $ 50,000.00 $22,230.07 $354,807.79 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen Thomas F. Doherty Jr. Jeffrey D. Edwards Lawrence R.. Horn Alan R. Thibodeau James M. Wall EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2002 ASSETS CASH ON DEPOSIT - CHECKING ACCOUNT $22,230.07 GENERAL FUND MM ACCOUNT $265,217.51 TOTAL ASSETS $287,447.58 SURPLUS AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES $287,447.58 EXHIBIT "B" RESERVE FUNDS BALANCE SHEET APPARATUS & RESERVE FUND $66,849.90 EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND $ 65,870.87 TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT $132,720.77 AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES $132,720.77 17 FISHERS ISlAND CONSERVANC~ INe. BOX 553 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 May, 2003 ANNUAL REPORT. The past year has been one of considerable progress for the Conservancy in many areas coupled with a serious disappointment in the area of saving our beleaguered lobster industry. The lobster matter had evolved over the past several years to the point where we were virtually assured of success in our efforts to join with our local lobstermen and regulatory agencies in creating a special conservational Fishers Island Special Management Area (FISMA) that would relieve the pressures on local waters caused primarily by flagrant over-fishing by out-of-area lobstermen and by a debilitating lobster ailment called "shell disease" that to this day has no known cause or cure despite the millions of dollars thrown at it by both federal and private sources including a most generous gift by the Island-related Luce foundation. The main tragedy, however, was the betrayal led by Albany politicians - first to initially approve of the excellent conservational concept of the special management fishlng area for lobster, and second to then flagrantly abandon that same concept when the going got tough and powerful politicians got into the act who were advocates for special selfish interests, rather then spokesmen for sound conservational practices. There is still a chance, of course, that this setback can be reversed, but as most of us know, such chances are very slim - though the effort on our part will still go on. Meanwhile, the Conservancy was involved much more successfully in other projects and endeavors during the past year. These included: * Plans for a major "environmental week" program of plays, presentations, etc. scheduled for mid-July of 2003 and highlighted by a live performance of "A Sense of Wonder" - a play depicting conservationist Rachel Carson's environmental vision. . * Continuation of our project to neuter and release feral cats, particularly those in areas subject to rat and mouse infestation such as the transfer station. * Continuation of our efforts to cut back on the rapid expansion of "invasive" plants such as phragmites, kudzu, bittersweet, etc. and to do the same for rapidly expanding birds with a majot pollution dimension - such as cormorants and especially Canada Geese. 18 - 2 - Continuation of our support for Suffolk County's non-toxic mosquito control program as well as our help in both recruitment and housing search for this program. We lament the loss of our most generous benefactor Elizabeth Husband who passed away last fall after housing the "mosquito girls" for 15 years, and applaud the generous support of FIDCD, who gives invaluable rental assistance so that this program can succeed. Other projects in the planning stage include the "once every 10 years" dredging of Hay Harbor's winding channel entrance, and revival of our once normal program of pollution testing around the perimeter of Hay Harbor itself. * * * Our financial statements follow. Those who may wish to see a copy of our full federal report (Form 990) can obtain a copy by requesting one from our comptroller Mary Linda Strunk at the address on our letterhead. Our thanks to all who have so faithfully and generously supported our essential programs during the past year. Contributions are always welcome and are of course tax deductible according to law. Questions are welcome too. Feel free to write-u5 at the above letterhead. For the Conservancy Board, Mr. Barry R. Bryan Mr. George Cook Mrs. James H. Carney II Mrs. Alicia H. Cleary Mr. Edward Crane Mr. Reynolds duPont Ms. Elizabeth Furse Mr. Edwin Horning Mrs. Randy Hutcheson John H. Thatcher Jr. - President The Conservancy Board Mrs. W Boulton Kelly Mrs. Henry Luce III Mrs. Harris B. Parsons Mr. Nicholas Spofford Mr. John H. Thatcher Jr. Mrs. Paul Vartanian Miss Marguerite Purnell Mr. Robert E. Wall Mrs. Richard Riegel Mrs. Harold Williamson Mr. Tom Sargent Mr. Stephen O'Neil Mrs. Patricia Downey Schiestl Mrs. William C. Scott Mrs. Bernard Rafferty(H) 19 FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY INC. STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES - CASH BASIS FOR THE YEARS ENDED REVENUES: Gifts and grants Interest and dividend income UnrealizeQ appreciation in marketable securities Settlement of United States lawsuit Loss on sale of marketable securities TOTAL REVENUES OPERATING EXPENSES: Professional fees Environmental expenses Printing Publications. dues and subscriptions Office expense Filing fees Scholarship Consulting Contr i butions TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS - beginning NET ASSETS - end SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -3- 20 DECEMBER 31. 2002 2001 $ 66.999 $ 77,068 4,710 1,867 - 174 512 100,000 (2,178) 170,305 29,407 21.384 892 345 1,067 35 497 4,000 1,300 58 ,927 111,378 96.836 $ 208.214 79,447 15,764 30, 105 3,073 295 1,901 35 1.000 52.173 27.274 69.562 $ 96 . 836 SANGER RJND 2003 The Sanger Fund was established in memory of Peter D. Sanger in 1986 and since that time has made about 101 grants totaling more than $997,954. The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up or start-up funds to Island organizations when special requirements exceed their budgets. More than 150 contributed in the initial appeal establishing the fund. There was a second appeal in connection with the initiation of the Walsh Park project, to which over 100 people contributed. The Sanger Fund does not have a regular annual appeal so as not to compete with fund- raising efforts of other Island organizations. The fund does, however, receive unsolicited contributions each year The current endowment is approximately $844,??oo. The Sanger Fund committee is responsible for reviewing proposals and awarding grants. Current committee members are Kandi Sanger, Chair; Mark Andrews, secretary; Pat Schiestl, Margot Bogert, Diana Fiske, Catherine Jenssen, Steve Malinowski and Bob Wall. There are approximately 25 organizations on the Island and committee members are responsible for coordination with these groups to identify special needs that might exceed budgets. Recent grant awards by the Sanger Fund in 2002 include: . Thanksgiving Turkeys . H.L. Ferguson Museum . Walsh Park rental house project . St. John's Church roofing project $104. $8,400. $30,000. $10,000. In 2003 . Bus trip expenses for trip to Bruins game for F1 school children and parents $850. The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from Island organizations that meet special funding requirements. Grant applications are available from committee members. 21 FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT Report to the Fishers Island Civic Association 2003 According to passenger and traffic counts, the Race Point and Munnatawket ferries carried 143,203 passengers and 45,025 automobiles and trucks. These figures represent a 1.15% decrease in the passenger category and just about a I % increase in automobiles and trucks. There have been a number of accomplishmeuts and improvements in the shore side operation this past year. The continued effort to remove junk cars from Ferry District property has resuIted in over 80 ahandoned vehicles being removed from Ferry District property (namely the airport and parking areas) and, therefore, from Fishers Island. During 2002, the Ferry District created a ~car removal amnesty program" for anyone needing to dispose of a junk vehicle by offering free passage on the ferry for the vehicle if it was being picked up by a junkyard in New London. As of June I, 2003, this amnesty will no longer be in place. It is illegal to abandon motor vehicles, as addressed in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. It is the responsibility of the individual owner to make arrangements and pay for disposal of vehicles properly. Abandonment of vehicles on Ferry District property will not be tolerated and the trooper and constables will assist with enforcement of that policy. The instalIation of teakwood benches along Silver Eel Cove dock will take place this spring-sumrner. There may be a program for posslble purchase of commemorative nameplates on these benches. Please contact the Ferry District for further ioformation. Improvements to the billing system have been instituted. Commercial accounts averaging $250.00 per month in activity are now being billed on a 30-day invoicing system. The minimum charge accepted on commercial accOunts is $25.00. No charging other than these commercial accounts and credit cards will be accepted on the boats. Visa and Mastercard are now accepted on the boats and in the reservation offices for purchase of coupon books and tickets. The use of credit cards and purchase of coupon books is encouraged and will maximize convenience for passengers. A coupon book contains ten fares, I of which is free with the purchase of the book. Smaller and persoual freight accounts are still billed under the old system. The Ferry District will be reviewing that system in the future. The A TM machine was installed in the entryway of the Manager's Office in August/02. It is available for use Monday though Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to I p.m. There is a $3.00 charge per transaction. Maximum amount per transaction is $200.00. Reservations are available in the downstairs office at the Manger's Office November I -April 30, 9 arn.- 12N, Monday through Saturday and in the Annex bnildingMay I through October 31, 9 arn.-I p.m., Monday through Sunday, with the exception of Fridays, when there will be additioual afternoon hours from 3 p.m. to 5 p.rn. Please be reminded that the durations of the separate seasons of the schedule when rates and boat times change have been revised. They are as follows: SPRING SHOULDER - April I-May 3 I (Green Passenger and Orange AutolDriver coupons); SUMMER - June I-September 30 (Purple Passenger and Yellow AutolDriver coupons); FALL SHOULDER - October I-November 30 (Green Passenger and Orange AutolDriver coupons; WINTER - December I -March 3I(Red Passenger and Blue AntolDriver coupons. As a resuIt of the changes in seasons, dates on coupon book covers are no longer valid. Coupon color will be the determining factor as to whether a coupon is valid for a particular trip in a particnlar season. Outgoing UPS and FEDEX continue to be accepted between the hours of 9:00 am till 10:30 a.m. for transport on the noon boat to facilitate a same dav Dick no by UPS or FEDEX. Anything brought in after those hours will be processed the following day. IF YOU HAVE A PACKAGE THAT REQUIRES 22 DELIVERY TIffi NEXT DAY, IT MUST BE RECEIVED DURING THOSE HOURS TO MAKE TIffi NOON BOAT. Payment for UPS must be made by check or cash; FEDEX accepts only credit cards or checks. Packages are to be brought to the freight building for outgoing shipment. The Ferry District continues to encourage all higher volume shippers to set up their own accounts to handle their UPS and FEDEX needs and the District will be happy to forward the packages to New London via the boats. Due to space limitations, planning for driverless cars for repair or pickup, etc., shonld be coordinated with feny times. Arrangements should be made well in advance and pick-ups promptly executed to avoid additional congestion. Renovation and expansion of the New London terminal area is anticipated soon after Labor Day, further reducing space in the operations area. It is recommended that if you have to travel off the Island, that you make a reservation. Many mid-week boats have been going out full, with automobiles left behind. Also, remember the 20 minute prior-to- departure "show time": that means you must show up no later than 20 minutes prior to departure or lose your reservation. Please note that the official time at the staging area arrival point comes from AM 1010, WINS, New Yor!<. We encounter many instances where persons order food or have medicine coming and then do not come to pick it up. Most food and medicine comes to the Island on the 3 :30 p.rn. boat from New London and arrives at 4:15 p.rn.lfyou have ordered food or are expecting medicine, please be here to get it!! We cannot be responsible for food spoiling after it arrives if we cannot contact you. It is anticipated that if somethine is imoortant enoUl!h to reauire sneciallexoress (Federal Exoress. etc.) handline. it should be exoected bv the consimee. Please be diligent about picking these items up if you are expecting them. We will endeavor to contact you during our regular business hours once we know of a delivery. REMINDER; lfyou are a guest, new to the Island or renting and you are not listed in the telephone book and will be receiving freight, please notifY ns as to who you are and where we can reach you. It is suggested that consignees (receivers of freight) insist that all items be packaged properly by the consignor, or the Ferry District will not accept them for tranSPOrt to the Island. There have been a number of instances where pieces offoroiture have been delivered to New London from the shipper, manufacturer or retailer without l!ID' protective crating or covering. The Feny District will refuse any improperly packaged items. The ANNUAL ELECTION of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a term oI 5 years will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 between the hours of 2:00 p.rn. and 6:00 p.m. at the Fishers Island Fire House. Electors oI the District qualified to vote for Town Officers of the Town of Southold at the preceding Town Election and/or owners of real property sitnate within the Fishers Island Ferry District upon the last preceding town assessment roll shall be eligible to vote. The ANNUAL MEETING to present estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year January I, 2004 through December 31, 2004 will be held at the Fishers Island School on Friday, August 22, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. 23 Fishers Island Development Corporation P.O. Drawer E Fishers Island, New York 06390 (631) 7887251 Peter O. Crisp President Robert E. Wall Manager May 1,2003 To: Fishers Island Civic Association - 2003 Annual Report FIDCO's major thrust durin-g the IYast year has been to support the Henry L Ferguson Museum's Land Preservation efforts by encouraging donations of both property or development rights to the Museum'sLand.Trust.-Sixgifts. have-been completed involving 16.09 acres.' Discussions are in process with 5 other potential donors who own 39 additional acres. These conversations are time consuming, involve surveys and valuations, but provide important tax benefits to donors. FIDCO is considering gifts of other properties that it owns that are located in environmentally sensitive areas, several of which adjoin existing museum land. FIDCO is committed to supporting this important land preservation effort which is being led by Bob Miller, Tom Cashel, Frank Burr, Bill Ridgway and many others. During 2002 FIDCO supported Barry Bryan's valiant efforts to preserve the Fishers Island 10bslerman'sbusinesses.-FIDCO'scontribution was-in the..form of sharing'legal fees(our share-to date is over $60,000) with the Conservancy for assistance from outside counsel. Barry has provided his invaluable services as a volunteer. Other FIDCO activities include, but are not limited to: . completion of new long term leases with the Fishers Island Club and the Fishers Island Yacht Club . conversations with land owners concerning right-of-ways so that the Recreational Path (if built) will be out of sight from the main road in as many locations as possible, thus enhancing safety and aesthetics for walkers, joggers and casual bikers . publication and circulation (in late August 2(02) of a brochure describing the proposed Path so as to solicit the reactions of all island residents . supporting Frank Burr's efforts in leading the Walsh Park Capital Fund drive . planning for resurfacing the malt! road during the next 2-3 years . increased vigilance by NY State Police and FIDCO staff to control driver behavior (excessive speed) East of the Gate . increased oversight by the FIDCO Architectural Review Committee led by Kathy Parsons and Chippy duPont The FIDCO Board has.ninecommittees .committed. to fulfilling. its.missionand its responsibilities to the Island. I am appreciative and indebted to many for their able and dedicated assistance. ~~.~ 24 ~ FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 366 FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 The Fishers Island Ubrary provides a variety of sources of information and entertainment. Along with the newest fiction best sellers, the library also houses non-fiction, paperbacks, videos, some DVDs, and items growing in popularity though not new to the library, audiobooks. All the videos, DVDs, paperbacks and audiobooks have been donated, showing how beneficial it is to the community for residents to remember the library when weeding their own collections. Also donated and greatly used are our two Dell computers and the DSL internet service. Since 1995, the library membership has steadily increased to 866 patrons, 534 adults and 332 children. Our program director,Cynthia Riley, has many events scheduled for your enjoyment. There will be some island resident speakers and some well known names lecturing on a wide variety" of topics. Check the Post Office bulletin board often for information and always come early to events as there is limited seating. Last summer our weekly Tuesday afternoon story hours were well attended, especially in July. We have added more entries to our ever growing writing contest" notebook. Both story hours and writing contests will take place again this year. Thank you to all who contributed to our 2002 annual appeal. Over 50% of our budget comes from donations. You will see us at the Arts & Crafts Fair with our Adopt- a- Book program where we will also be selling used books and library bags. Please stop by & browse. " We welcome volunteers in a variety of capacities and we value your comments & suggestionsl Your continued support is an investment in the enrichment of our community. The Board of Trustees of the Fishers Island Ubrary Ellen Harvey, Jane Vasiliou, Peter Brinckerhoff, Mary-Anne Hand, Jean Harvey Baker, Grace Harvey, Mary Horn, Leila Luce, Charlotte McKim, Sara McLean, Leonard Orr, Meredith Rugg, Beth Stern, Greg Thibodeau & Leslie Tombari Cynthia Riley, Program Director Ann Banks, Ubrarian 25 FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY COMPANY; INC. FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06380 ROBERT E. WALL PRESIDENT AREACOOE 631/78&7251 FAX 631/788-7798 5/6/03 Report to Fishers Island Civic Association The Fishers Island Utility Company is the holding company for the three operating companies supplying the Island with electricity, communications and water, owning a majority of the first two, and a minority share of the latter. FlDCO owns the balance of each entity. The Utility Company manages the three companies. Fishers Island Electric Company has had a busy year with the implementation of the new 8320 volt overbuild from the main plant to the Middle Farms Driving Range. You wiJI notice a series of new poJes that extepds haJf way up the IsJand. This was necessary as the current 2400 volt system had reached its capacity. The new poles carry the old 2400 volt system as weJl as a new 8320 volt system and the telephone service. There are additional capital projects that are part of a long range plan to upgrade the power grid as a result of the increased demand caused by new building and increased usage for air conditioning and swimming pools. It is interesting to note that since 1989, on the East End alone, there have been 49 new buildings and/or substantial renovations. As a result, a rate study case has been filed with the New York State Public Service Commission. A great deal of thought has gone into the proposed rate increase and although the New York Commission has the finaJ say in the rate increase, it wiJI be in the range of 10-30%, depending on Class of service. This is the first rate increase in 14 years. Fishers Island Water Works has had an exceptionaJly rough winter on its piping system. Fifteen leaks and water main breaks have occurred since November 30, 2002. Some were relatively easy to repair and others not. Most of the pumping, purification and distribution infrastructure dates from the mid-1920's, and it is prudent to have underway a program of preventative maintenance. Given the lack of profitability over the last several years, the past winter and the projects needing attention, the board has 26 a rate study case before the New York State Public Service Commission. There hasn't been a rate increase at the water company in 14 years. Fishers Island Telephone has stayed busy with items such as the Internet, upgrading of existing cables, Direct TV, and alarm monitoring and service. The company is performing well. Should you have any questions or comments about the Utility infrastructure on the Island, please stop in to the office. Respectfully submitted, ~#/~ Robert E. Wall President 27 Fishers Island Harbor Committee PO Box 176 Fishers Island, NY 06390 An outgrowth of the Civic Association's Harbor Advisory Committee, this Committee was established by the Southold Town Board for the purposes of recommending policies for the management of waters surrounding Fishers Island. In so doing, the Committee acts as a forum for discussions on a wide rnnge of issues raised by interested shoreline and harbor users. To date, the Committee has developed a Harbor Management Plan and necessary revisions to the Southold Town Code to implement the Plan. Both have been approved by the Southold Town Board. With much input from the Island community, the Committee has identified five overnrching goals for managing Fishers Island waters and many policies designed to achieve these goals. Goals include: . maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors and their supporting habitats; . ensure balance among existing uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors; . protect and maintain the shorefront character, heritage and existing quality of life; . promote and support access to the Island's surrounding waters and other resources in the shoreline area for all Island residents; and . provide for multiple uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors in a manner that assures safe, orderly and optimum use of the water and shorefront resources. Copies of Committee policies are distributed with mooring permit stickers each summer. They are also available at the Yacht Club and are on file at the Librnry. The more general policies are outlined as follows: . All moorings at Fishers Island need permits and must display a yearly sticker. These permits are issued for the boat listed on the permit application, they are not trnnsfernble and will not be issued for moorings without a boat . In West Harbor, moored boaters living aboard must moor in the mooring field east of Goose Island Channel. . There is no anchoring inside the "rock pile" in West Harbor and no overnight anchoring in Hay Harbor. . Whether at anchor, moored, or on a dock, people living aboard a boat beyond 3 consecutive nights in a 14 day period need Committee approval. . Mooring permittees may lend their moorings to guest boaters as long as the tackle can safely accommodate the guest and as long as the guest is registered with the Yacht Club or the Bay Constables. West Harbor guests living aboard must be in the east mooring field. 28 . All mooring permittees are asked to conduct a visual examination of the surface gear and as much of the submerged tackle as possible on an annual basis and conduct a visual inspection of lower tackle eve/)' two years. . The dock at Dock Beach park is available to all residents of Southold with tie ups not to exceed 2 hours. Members of the 2003 Harbor Committee include delegates from the following Island organizations and interests: Elbert M. BUIT, Jr Frank Bohlen Geb Cook Mike Conroy, ex-officio Reynolds duPont, Jr Leslie O. Goss Louisa Evans, ex-officio Chauncey P. Goss TBA Gaines Gwathmey Karla Heath Luis Horn, ex-officio Steve Malinowski Harris Parsons, Sr Mike Posey Margie Purnell Allie Raridon William Stengel West Harbor Property Owner Fishers Island Yacht Club Fishers Island Conservancy Fishers Island Bay Constable Pirate's Cove Marine and Goose Island Corp Fishers Island Lobstermen Association Southold Town Boan! Fishers Island Development Corporation Fishers Island Civic Association Hay Harbor Club Committee Clerk Fishers Island Bay Constable Aquaculture and Fishers Island Fire Department Fishers Island Club, Inc West Harbor Property Owner Hay Harbor Property Owner Island People's Project Hay Harbor Property Owners Association The Committee meets several times a year in May/June, once during the boating season, and again in September/October. These meeting dates are posted on the PO bulletin board and are open to the public. Minutes and other documents prepared by the Committee are on file at the Fishers Island Library or can be obtained from the Committee Clerk. Each year the Town receives approximately $10,000 in Fishers Island mooring fees. In addition to the salaries and some expenses of the two Island Bay Constables, the Town of Southold maintains a line item for the Fishers Island Harbor Committee within its annual budget. The Town covers the administrative costs of the Committee (approximately $800), costs of annual mooring ball stickers (approximately $350) and the hourly rate of $8 for the Committee Clerk. With proper notice, the Committee can make funding requests for special projects such as removing a piling or conducting a survey. Mooring applicants are asked to provide extensive information as part of the mooring permit process. This information is useful to the Committee and Bay Constables for the purposes of patrols, understanding tackle condition and appropriateness, removing vacant moorings, and accommodating requests for new moorings each year. Permittees will be asked to continue providing this information in an effort to keep permittees (not just service contractors) well informed about the condition of their tackle and keep the Committee up to date on the intended use of the moorings. 29 The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island. New York 06390 May 28, 2003 Dear Fishers Islanders, ~-. We will celebrate the opening of the "new" Henry L. Ferguson Museum with a community wide reception from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, July 4, 2003. The Museum will open for the season at 10:00 AM on July 5. We will be open Tuesday - Sunday for the duration of the summer. Our new facility provides, for the first time, sufficient, modern exhibition space to show our treasures to their best advantage. Libby Cook (Archaeology), Ed Horning (Natural History), Carey Matthiessen (Marine Life) and Pierce Rafferty (History) have spent countless hours planning how best to present their new exhibits. Charlie Ferguson has painted 39 feet of diorama background to complement the material to be shown. We are also excited to announce that Pierce Rafferty has joined Ed Horning as a part of our curatorial staff. They are a valuable resource! In short, the results are amazing and sure to interest all ages. We are also working together with other island organizations to provide fun progranuning for children of all ages - watch for more information about our Starry, Starry Nights and the Nature Treasure Hunt. The new Museum is opening due to the generosity of many Fishers Islanders. In order both to utilize the new facility to the fullest and to operate it, we must broaden and deepen the support we receive. It's an exciting time for the Museum. We are looking forward to seeing you on July 4 and frequently thereafter. Thank you, The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Board of Directors Charlie Ferguson, President Dick Baker Sarah Tremaine Bulger Alicia Hesse Cleary Libby Cook Ken Edwards, Sr. Harry Ferguson Heather Ferguson Sally Ferguson Tats Yerkes George Al Gordon Allison Goss Catha Hesse Ed Horning Jean Leuchtenburg Audrey Ludemann Steve Malinowski Carey Matthiessen Bob Miller Tom Parker Lisa Reed Bagley Reid Scott Reid Chriffo Sanger Penni Sharp John Spofford Kitty Sturtevant Bob White iii. 30 Fishers Island Garbage & Refuse District Post Office Box 22 Fishers Island, New York 06390 Phone: (631) 788-7455 Fax: (631) 788-7451 Email: figr@fishersisland.net , James Wall, Chairperson Bruce Hubert, Vice Chairperson Maynard Banks, Secretary Michael Imbriglio, Treasurer Richard Ahman Our name bas been officially changed to Fishers Island Waste Management Not ooly is this a more wieldy title, it more accurately describes our function. The landfill p-ojectfinally bas an end in sight, Scheduled for the second week of June we are oveJjoyed that this project is ending so we may devote our energies to other p-ojects, New metal platforms are replacing the rickety wooden ones at the transfer station and they certainly seem like they will be safer during the winter and wet seasons, Much work is being dooe at the compost station in hopes that it will be easier to use,more pits will be opened or emptied, and by cleaning them down to the existing concrete 1l00rs it will be less damaging to the dumpsters, Hazardous Waste Day will be Saturday, 26 July, Please watch fur flyers with details, As much as possible, try to consolidate like materials in one container as this helps keep the cost of disposal down, If anyooe bas any questions or complaints, feel free to attend our monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the mooth, As always, we welcome your input and ideas. 31 gke Ghskers c!fslanJ cJckool P.O. DRAWER A . FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 (631) 788-7444 . FAX (631) 788-5562 . EMAIL:FISCHOOLOFISHERSISLAND.NET The Fishers Island School Board of Education hired me on March I" as the Acting Superintendent and Principal. It is an assigmnent I was prepared for and a setting I was anxious to explore. Prior to my arrival, Dr. Margaret McKenna provided structure, stability and vision for the district as the Board of Education was searching for a new superintendent. ,. The New Compact Committee developed a Parent/Student Handbook, (Jennifer Scace _ Chair) and a Code of Conduct, (Diane Dexter- Chair) both required under Education Law. They sponsored Direct TV for the school and National Reading Month activities for Fehruary. Currently, the committee is working on a parent directory, school folder and school fuet sheet. The school fact sheet will help us puhlicize our Magnet program for students in grades 5-12. This year we have invited seven students to join us in September 2003. The Magnet Program Committee, chaired by Nina Schmid, held two successful Open Houses that brought new faces to the island to learn about opportunities for their children. The Fishers Island Senior Class has had a busy year keeping up with academics, applying to colleges and having a spectacular time with Tom and Carol Doherty on their Senior Trip to St. Martin, St. Thomas and Princess Cay Island They are very excited about their June 201b Commencement speaker, Rick Moody. Rick is a writer and teacher and has won numerous literary awards. His book, The Ice Storm, was made into a movie in 1997. His most recent memoir, The Black Veil: a Memoir with Digressions, was a winner of the NAMIJKen Book A ward and the PEN Martha A1brand prize for excellence. The students will receive their own awards on Awards Night, June Bib. The following colleges have accepted our students for Fall 2003: Boston College, Dowling College, University of North Carolina, Western Connecticut State University, and Harcum College in Pennsylvania. Congratulations to our Senior Class of2003. During my first three months in office, my top priority was to support students, teachers, parents and program. The Board of Education, along with teachers and community are examining programs that would enhance the already nnique program we offer. Expeditionary learning, place-based education and maritime studies are all open for discussion. We want to preserve island history, culture and economics through our educational programs. One example of place-based programming will occur in June. Teacher Ken Dugas and the ~ grade class will spend four days sailing with students from Shelter and Block Island. They will hoard the ships the Harvey Gamage and the Spirit of Massachusetts in New London and will conclude their experience spending a day on Fishers Island on June 19th. Mr. Dugas, teachers and parents of the 71b grade class are enthusiastically planning events for the day. Students participated in "A Play in A Day" with 41b graders from Jennings School, New London, sponsored by IPP. Cynthia Riley organized and implemented the wonderfully engaging theater experience for the students. She directed a school/community play, Kiss Me Kate, on Mayl6 & 171b. Congratulations are given to music director Paul Fitzgerald and the Fishers Island Concert Band. For the second year, the 21 students and two teachers earned a gold medal from the 2003 adjudication in Southwick, MA. The Student Council president, Jeremy Ducette, honored "Mr. Fitz" with a 40 year "Service to Education" award at the Spring Concert for his contnbutions to students in Connecticut and Fishers Island A celebration will be held in June for Mr. Charles Stepanek, Fishers Island's 30 year veteran 7-12 Social Studies teacher. Charlie leaves a legacy of historical proporti9ns - we all celebrate his career and the lives 32 he has touched with his passion about teaching and Fishers Island. We will enjoy Charlie's special projects, such as the CPR and CPR! AED training he presented with the American Heart Association. Students in grades 5-12 earned CPR certification. Students, teachers, parents and community are engaged in supporting the academic and enriching programs at Fishers Island School. The Superintendent's office has prepared a 2003/04 budget for the Board of Education that responsibly supports those programs. The Board of Education will hold its Annual Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m, Tuesday, May 27th. in the school gym. Please stop in and make your acquaintance. Jeanne Schultz, Acting Superintendent 33 ~ Island People's Project P.O. Box 523 Fishers Island. New York 06390 ~ Summer 2003 Dear Fishers Islanders, For rhree decades, Island People's Project has been an integral part of life on Fishers Island Our mission is to provide educational and recreational enrichment for the Island community throughout the year. We are able to achieve this through countless volunteer hours and the generous donations from our supporters. IPP's calendar for the 2003 summer season is underway, with the following events scheduled: June 30 - July 4 July 7 - August 15 Sunday,July 6 July 15 August 21 August 16 Basketball Clinic at the F.L School (9 am- 3 pm) Summer Morning Program at the F.L School (9-12) Fourth of July Bike Parade (with Fife &: Drum) (Noon) Les Julian &: Tom Calinan Concert on the Green- 5 pm Bring a picnic (Sponsored jointly by IPP, the library and Island Concerts) Arts &: Crafts Fair (9 am-I pm) House and Garden Tour (12-4 pm) General Meeting (5 pm at the library) Arts &: Crafts Fair (9 am-I pm) July 19 We are happy to report that Meg Atkin is back for her third consecutive year as Director of the Summer Morning Program. With most of her counselors returning from last year, and Tom Armstrong to direct sports activities three mornings each week, we are confident that it will again be a strong program for the children. We thank Pirates Cove for providing affordable rental housing for our Director. Rurming an effective swim program at Dock Beach has become our biggest challenge. Specifically, finding qualified lifeguards and a swim instructor on-Island are increasingly difficult tasks. IPP will work hard to employ a guard at the Beach Monday to Friday, from I-5pm during the six-week Morning Program. Uz and David Burnham Or.) will be our lifeguards. Thanks to Goose Island Corporation for providing beach users with bathroom facilities at the old Sunrise Restaurant again this year. 34 We are indeed grateful to Cynthia Riley, who spearheads all of IPP's ofheason activities fot the Fishers Island community, with help on special events from othet volunteer Board members. During the 2002/3 academic year, IPP sponsored the following events: Fall 6-week tennis program with Mario Obando (F.l. Club pro) September 26 Community forum - F.I. School and future educational goals. October 21 Adult storytelling evening at the Library. " October 31 Halloween Parade at the School February 20 Michael Zerphy performed for the monthly Senior Luncheon." March 18 "Play in a Day" for grades K-6 at the F.I. School (in conjunction with 20 fourth graders, plus teachers and chaperones, from The Jennings School in New London.)" Group trip to "Ain't Misbehavin'" at the Garde Theatre, New London. " (specially scheduled return ferry arranged) April 19 Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green. April 20 Tom Calinan performed for the monthly Senior Luncheon. " May 16 &; 17 School play "Kiss Me Kate" (musicians)" June 3-5,10-12 Fly fishing workshops with Ed Mitchell June 18 Co--hosting F.l. reception of Island Kids' Program (~ grade students from Block, Shelter and Fishers Island on 6-day passage on schooners "Harvey Gamage" and "The Spirit")" Primary sponsors of "Treasure Olympics" at the School Robotics program at the School" March 22 June 24 June 24 All Year: Monthly veterinarian visits to the Island Mentoring program matching 9th and lOth graders at the F.l. School with members of the summer population. ("These activities were co--sponsored with either Island Concens, the Library, Our Lady of Grace Church, St. John's Church, PTO.) We would like to extend a special thank you to our countless supporters over the years. If you would like to get involved, have some ideas or projects you would like to see IPP pursue in the future, or have any questions about our current programs, please contact Diana Fiske (788--7549), Cynthia Riley (788--7178), or any of our other Board members. All Fishers Islanders help to make IPP a success, and we count on your support as we move forward Respectfully submitted, Diana Fiske, President IPP Board Members: Anne W. Burnham, Philip Colbran, Anne Cutler, Gail Cypherd, T rudi Edwards, Diana Fiske, Molly Frank, Liz Furse, Susele King, Jennifer Parsons, Cynthia RileY,Jennifer Sanger, Sarah Upson. 35 Island People's Project Income and Expense Statement - 2002 ($K) Income (Expenses) NET Annual Appeal $39.3 $ ( .7) $ 38.6 Special Donation (Rugg Tag Sale) I.l 1.1 Morning Program 16.6 (17.5) ( 0.9) Swim ProgramlDock Beach ( 6.1) ( 6.1) Arts & Crafts Shows 1.0 ( .2) .8 House & Garden Tour 3.3 3.3 Basketball Clinic .7 ( .6) .1 Off-Season Activities (2.7) (2.7) Ball Field Expenses (8.3) (8.3) Interest - Bank Accounts 1.2 1.2 Office Supplies/Mailings ( .5) ( .5) Insurance ( 8.3) ( 8.3) Accounting Fees/Bookkeeping ( 35) ( 35) Taxes/PayroIl Taxes ( 1.6) ( 1.6) $ 63.2 $ (50.0) $ 13.2 36 ,-"" ---~ SOUTBOLD LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE A private conservation easement donation to the Trust of the Town of Southold by a Fishers Island landowner was offered in the late full of 2002. The transaction is expected to close by mid to late summer of 2003. We are grateful to the property owner for considering all alternatives, including a donation of the land to the Trust of the H. G. Ferguson Museum, before settling on the Town Land Trust. No funds from the Community Preservation Fund Account will be required. We are hopeful others who are interested in our preservation efforts will contact the writer or the Ferguson Museum staff directly. Peter Burr, Board Member 631-788-7845 FISHERS ISLAND TREE COMMITTEE For the first time in a number of years, Fishers Island did not receive any trees from the Town of Southold in 2002. This was disappointing, but it appears that budget constraints limited the total number of trees available throughout the Town. The Town Tree Committee has been quite generous to us over the years and has promised to give at least five trees to Fishers Island this full. If anyone wishes to learn more about the Memorial Tree Program, the writer can answer questions and has application forms. Peter Burr, Board Member 631-788-7845 FISHERS ISLAND SENIOR LUNCHEONS As in years past, there were eight luncheons held (one a month from October through May) for the "Seniors" of the Island The luncheons this year have had an attendance of 25 to 30 people with five to six lunches sent home to seniors who were unable to attend The success of the lunches is due to the efforts of the many community volunteers who organize, set up, cook, cleanup, bring seniors to lunches, deliver meals to those who cannot attend, design, address and mail invitations, make posters, provide favors and door prizes, and organize entertaining and informative programs at each luncheon. The luncheons attract a wonderful cross section of community members, both volunteers and attendees. We are grateful to the several Island orgllnizations (Fishers Island Civic Association, Union Chapel, Island Concerts and Island Peoples Project) that support this program. We especially thank all the volunteers from the community. It is debatable who enjoys the luncheons more, the attendees, or the many volunteers. Anyone is welcome to join our volunteer committee. Respectfully submitted, The Senior Committee FISHERS ISLAND HOME HEALm AID The Town of Southold has hired two part-time Home Health Aides to assist with and monitor the home needs of resident seniors and others with health related problems. Currently, Susan Lusker and SuseIle King hold these positions. Civic Association Fishers Island P.O. Box 464 NY 06390 Fishers Island, 788-7029 LjFAX' 631- . 1 d net TE : . @fishers" an . y~' E-mail: fi=~~c.org . .... 1!I//II"'w,,/4'~/ Web,,'e. :,1''' '"w0:?/? ~u~~' i! ~~~fifp//. : 4d1Jip' ~~ -;//1./ "0/. 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