ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS
Note: All organizational meetings are open and public. Visitors and guests are always welcome. See Daily Calendar of Events for program details.
(Founded in 1873): President, Margaret Bristol; Vice President, Althea Irish; Recording Secretary/Treasurer, Elizabeth Morse; Corresponding Secretary, Rowena Hansen; Auditor, Betty Phillips.
Founded in Sandwich, New Hampshire, this was one of the first national women's societies in the country. The mission fields, both national and international, are the primary focus of interest and concern.
At the 124th Annual gathering on July 24th, the society will welcome men and women of all ages as they celebrate this anniversary. Come, join members and friends for a day of inspiration and instruction, with music, good food, good fellowship and an exciting, fascinating story of modern missions.
(Founded in 1885, incorporated in 1888): President, Sandra Kurkjy; Vice President, Nancy Stack; Secretary, Beth Keene; Treasurer, Elinor Smith. Committee Chairpersons: Finance, Mary Ann Rogers; Membership, Beth Keene; Program, Sandra Kurkjy; Property,Elizabeth Morse; Ways and Means, Nancy Stack; Publicity, Ellen Licato; Historian, Nancy Stack; liaison to OPA Board of Directors, Patricia Hager; Auditor, Arthur Wilson.
The Bureau is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and improvement of the community through activities providing for spiritual, mental and physical needs. The Bureau provides the Daily Vacation Bible School, Craft Classes for children and classes on nature and the environment for a variety of age groups. These classes are funded through membership dues, an annual Tag Day, various programs and nominal registration fees (in children's classes). The Bureau owns the Curtis Guest House and The Blake Cottage.
Membership is open to all women in Ocean Park, resident or visitor, at $5.00 per year. Life memberships are $50.00. Men may become patron members by payment of dues.
See also: History of The Educational Bureau, Ocean Park, Maine 1885 - 1985
(Founded in 1889): President, Elizabeth Morse; Vice President, Nancy Jackman; Secretary-Treasurer, Alice Hill; Auditor, Elinor Bond Smith.
The stated purpose of this organization is to see "that a regular Sabbath service be held in Ocean Park". It sponsors a community worship service at 10:30 am in Porter Hall in the spring each Sunday, starting in June.
(Founded in 1902): President, Margaret Bristol; Vice President, Elizabeth M. Morse; Secretary, Barbara Gilbert; treasurer, Betty Phillips; Fellowship Chairman, Olive Benway; Program Committee, Alice Woodman and Margaret Bristol; Devotions, Faith Fernald; Auditor, Glenna Pillsbury. The annual Toilers Sunday is observed each Memorial Day weekend in Porter Hall.
(Founded in 1911): President, Marjorie F. Skillin; Vice President, Margaret Bristol; Secretary, Doris Snell; Treasurer, Glenna Pillsbury; Assistant Treasurer, Betty Phillips; Hospitality, Mary Hazlett.
All Ocean Parkers - men and women, visitors too - are invited to become a part of the group as they meet each Tuesday during the Summer season in Porter Hall. In its 86th year, the club is presenting a new look - "Coffee and..." - with conversations on a variety of stimulating topics.
Gatherings take place at 10:00 am on most Tuesdays. Come and get acquainted. The Acquaintance Club offers fun and fellowship, instruction and inspiration, food for thought and food for the inner man and woman! Check out their fabulous Pot Luck Buffet Luncheons on July 15th and August 12th, followed by stimulating programs.
(Founded in 1915): The histories of Ocean Park and Bates have been intertwined since Ocean Park's beginning, through several Bates and Ocean Park presidents, faculty and alumni. The Ocean Park chapter of the Bates Alumni Association is believed to be its first chapter and meets at Ocean Park the first Monday in August and is open to students, alumni and friends.
(Founded in 1968, continuing a program started in 1915) is under the auspices of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts (TABCOM) - Executive Minister Linda C. Spoolstra; Director of Camping, Michael Socia.
N.E.B.C. maintains and operates the facilities of the combined areas bounded by Randall Avenue, West Grand Avenue, Goosefare Brook and the Boston & Maine Railroad line. Programs emphasizing older youth, families and specialized ministries to senior citizens and retarded adults are offered at the Oceanwood camping facility and The Pines retirement center.
(Founded in 1924): President, Morton Thorburn; Vice President-Program, Marjorie F. Skillin; Secretary, Sally Lingner; Treasurer, Dorothy Taylor; Assistant Treasurer - Collector, Mattie Thorburn; Music, Theodore Wells.
Monday Night at Porter is open to all Ocean Parkers, young and old, men and women. Meetings are held in Porter Hall with varied and interesting programs - musical, instructive, humorous. Name it and you will find it here, with refreshments too! Join us for Fun and Fellowship.
(Founded in 1941): Chairman, Richard F. Burns; Secretary-Registrar, Elizabeth Morse; Steering Committee: Oscar Greene, Joe Gustafson, Mary Lou Healy, June Knowles, Mary Pits and Virginia Taylor.
The conference, held in late August for four days each year, provides an informal meeting place and source of instruction and inspiration for persons interested in the literary arts, both prose and poetry, whether they are professionals, amateurs, or non-writers. Additional information is available through the Writer's Conference Directory here.
(Founded in 1969): President, Margaret Bristol; Vice President, Kathryn Moore; Recording Secretary, Alice Woodman; Corresponding Secretaries, Morton and Mattie Thorburn; Treasurer, Betty Phillips; Auditor, Albert Phillips; Program and Publicity, Clinton Condict; President Designate, Theodore Wells.
This social group invites men and women, 50 years or over, retired or active, to join in fellowship, covered dish luncheon, business and a program on the second Thursday of each month, October through May in Jakeman Hall.
(Founded in 1976): President, John Morrill; 1st Vice President, Marjorie Skillin; 2nd Vice President, Robert Pease; Secretary, Ellen Licato; Treasurer, Dean Lyons; President Emeritus,Charles P. Swan; Program, Marjorie Skillin; Artifacts Custodian, Dean Lyons; Coordinator between the Historical Society and the OPA Archivists, Helen Condict; Tag Day, Robert Pease.
This organization was founded by its first President, Charles P. Swan, to present programs of a historical nature and to work, in various ways, to preserve the heritage of Ocean Park. Donations of clothing, pictures (photos or postcards) and other artifacts of early Ocean Park (19th Century and into early 1900's) are welcome - contact Joan Morrill, 934-7173 or Marge Skillin, 934-4221. Meetings are held in Porter Hall on alternate Fridays. The Society maintains the Ocean Park Historical Room in Porter Hall which is open following each Temple Sunday Service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and Tuesdays at 4:00 pm. Regular membership is $3/year, sponsors $10/year and friends $25/year.
(Founded in 1974): This organization was formed to conduct bicycle tours, both short and longer, for all ages; to promote bicycle safety; and to work for the establishment of bikeways. There may be either a map or directions for some of the local area rides, inquire at the OPA office if interested. All rides are open to anyone 10 - 80 years of age. Bikes should be in good condition, multiple speed bikes are preferred for longer rides. Scheduled rides will be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Bike rentals or loaners can be obtained, if plans are made in advance by calling 934-7670.
(Founded in 1995): Historian, Zella Morgan; Spokesperson, Elizabeth Horton Shore; Treasurer, Scott Archer; Corresponding Secretary, Helen Ashcraft; Recording Secretary, Elizabeth Connolly. The Art Center at Ocean Park was established primarily to provide art exhibit opportunities, classes, workshops, painting trips and fellowship. While formed by a group of area artists, membership is open to all regardless of where they may reside.