MEMBER UPDATES
The Historical Society of Kent County is Seeking a Fulltime Executive Director
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the Society’s operations, Bordley History Center headquarters, staff, volunteers, and programs. The Executive Director will work closely with the 16-member Society Board of Directors and the several Society committees.
ShoreRivers Hosts Chesapeake Bay Commission Meeting on Urban and Agricultural Stormwater
In early September, ShoreRivers hosted field visits for the Chesapeake Bay Commission’s quarterly meeting, showcasing recent projects implemented on the upper Eastern Shore that reduce pollution from urban and agricultural runoff.
The Garfield Center Announces Their 2022 Season of Live Theatrical Productions!
The Garfield Center for the Arts has finished planning for its first full slate of theatrical productions since 2019. The 2022 season will feature two comedies, a thought-provoking and well-timed drama, a big, splashy, family-friendly musical, and the return of everyone’s favorite annual short play festival.
Kent School Partners with Wildly Native Flower Farm for Community Service
On Thursday, September 2, employees of Kent School in Chestertown partnered with Wildly Native Flower Farm to participate in a team-building exercise that resulted in community service for several local service organizations.
Waterman's Museum Partners with Washington College
This month kicks-off Washington College's semester-long student educational partnership with Haven Harbour Marina's Waterman's Museum. A group of 15 students, their instructors, as well as members of the Rock Hall community and town museum board participated in a near two-hour tour, discussion and educational workshop.
Michael Sprouse Joins The Peoples Bank as Chief Retail Banking Officer
The Peoples Bank is pleased to announce that Michael Sprouse has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, much of that centered around consumer lending and loan administration, Sprouse spent the last 16 years at Harford Bank in Aberdeen, Maryland as the Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending.
ShoreRivers Awarded State Funding for Large Restoration Projects
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded ShoreRivers $1.95 million to implement three such projects, all in the Chester River watershed. ShoreRivers is a leader in designing, funding, and managing major agricultural restoration projects to reduce the sediments and nutrients that pollute our waterways.
Jeanette Jeffrey Named Health Educator for Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Rural Health Transformation Team
Jeanette Jeffrey has joined the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown as Health Educator on the hospital’s Rural Health Care Transformation Team. The Health Educator position was established to provide leadership and collaboration with local community partners in developing and managing community health education programs and campaigns that will be offered through the Chestertown hospital’s Aging and Wellness Center of Excellence.
Bayside H.O.Y.A.S., Inc. Seeks New Board Members
The Bayside H.O.Y.A.S, Inc., is seeking new community members to be appointed to the Board of Directors of this non-profit youth services organization. The next several years promise to be exciting ones for the Bayside H.O.Y.A.S. The organization will continue to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Advisors Financial Inc Joins Kent Chamber as Gold Sponsor
The Kent Chamber is thrilled to welcome our newest member and Gold Sponsor to the Kent Chamber! Advisors Financial Inc (AFI) helps you build on your financial success and transform it into a thorough, customized plan to help you achieve your personal goals in life. When you work with our AFI Financial Planners, you get dedicated professionals and an extraordinary team.
