Crisp Point Online News (Winter 2012)

Changes to Annual Conference

This year, the 16th annual Crisp Point Light Historical Society Annual Conference will take place on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Admission is FREE for all who register by July 14, 2012. Click here for a form you can print out and mail, or email Margaret with
your name, address, phone and the number in your group. If you do not pre-register, admission will be $5 per person, or $15 per family.
As always, donations are gladly accepted.

We're pleased to announce that we have a special guest speaker this year. Michael H. Snyder will speak about the Edmund Fitzgerald: From Launch to Sinking. Click here for a flyer with more information.

Flag Design Contest

Everyone is invited to design a new flag for the Crisp Point Light Historical Society. The winning design will be made into a flag which will hang under the American flag on our new flagpole. The winner will also receive a $25 gift certificate that can be used to purchase Crisp Point merchandise. All entries must be received by December 31, 2011. Click here for entry form.

Volunteer Lighthouse Keepers 2012

We have had a tremendous response to our volunteer keeper program for 2012. From mid-May to early October, members have volunteered their time to act as keepers every day. Reservations for 2013 will be taken beginning September 1, 2012. Please visit this page for more details. Contact Rick Brockway at 517-230-6294 (cell), at 517-546-5283 (home), or via email cplhs@sbcglobal.net if you have questions.

Crisp Point Replica

Good news! There has been a lot of interest in another replica of Crisp Point Lighthouse, so we have ordered 300 more replicas. These will be a little different than the first 500 we ordered in 2008. Taking the advice of Harbour Lights, the new replicas will have a fall color theme. Although they will not be numbered, they will have a CPLHS logo on the bottom. The replicas will only be available through CPLHS. Harbour Lights will not have any available through their stores or on-line. There has been a slight price increase of $3.00 each, making the price $24.95 each (set by Harbour Lights), plus shipping and applicable MI sales tax. To order, please go to our PayPal page here, or print out the order form here.

Crisp Point Rocks!

The large rocks along the bank have protected the lighthouse for many years. The first ones were placed in 1999, and additional rocks were added in 2003 and 2007. These have served us well, but more are needed. The rocks are being undermined by the waves, and the bank on the east end collapsed during a storm in 2009. We have made arrangements for rock to be delivered by Lechner Construction, and they have generously allowed us to make partial payments. At this time, we are asking for your help, in the form of a donation that will help pay for the rocks. As a bonus, donors may receive a silhouette similar to the new sign on the visitor center. These are exclusively available to those who contribute to this fundraiser and will not be sold separately. Those who donate $60 will receive a round silhouette, 10" in diameter, while donors of $100 will receive a 14" silhouette. The silhouettes are made of laser cut stainless steel. Click here for a printable donation form.

If you would like to make a $60 donation through Paypal for rocks and receive a 10" diameter silhouette, click the following button:

If you would like to make a $100 donation through Paypal for rocks and receive a 14" diameter silhouette, click the following button:

PayPal Donations Now Accepted

We now have the capability to receive secure online donations to the Crisp Point Lighthouse Fund through PayPal. Donations can be made via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Bank transfers, and PayPal balance. PayPal charges us a small fee for each transaction. Simply click the button below to start the process through PayPal. You will receive a receipt from PayPal via your email account.

Find Us On Facebook

CPLHS Facebook Page CPLHS now has a Facebook page. We have been trying to think of an easy way for people to share their photos and videos of Crisp Point and thought this might be a good way to do it. You can also post messages on the wall and in the discussion group. Check it out by clicking on the following:

Crisp Point Flashlight & Key Chain

A flashlight and keychain combo that outshines the rest! Made from aluminum with shiny lacquer finish. Brilliant white LED light always ready for use. Lifetime laser engraving. Batteries included. The price is $4.50 each, which includes shipping. To order, send your check made payable to CPLHS to: Rick Brockway, 450 W. Marr Rd., Howell, MI 48855.

Has Your Contact Info Changed?

We want to make sure that all members receive their newsletters and other mail from CPLHS. If you have any changes to your address, phone number or email, please let Margaret Warren know at crisppoint1904@yahoo.com.

Crisp Point Mouse Pads

Mouse pads showing a winter scene at Crisp Point are now available. They are made of 1/4" thick foam and are 8" x 9". The price is $9.00 each, which includes shipping. To order one or more, please send payment to CPLHS 450 W. Marr Rd. Howell, MI 48855

Crisp Point Patches

Crisp Point Lighthouse patches now available. They are $3.75 each which includes shipping. To order, please send your payment to CPLHS 450 W. Marr Rd. Howell, Michigan 48855.

Crisp Point Lighthouse Hat Pin Now Available

After many requests from our visitors to Crisp Point for a hat pin we now have one. Inge Spaulding and her daughter Karen worked for a few weeks getting the project underway. The pins are approx. one inch in diameter with a military style retaining clip. These USA MADE hat pins are currently only available through CPLHS for $3.50 each. There will be an additional package and postage fee of $2.00 for the first pin and $0.50 for each additional pin if you would like them shipped. Go to our Hat Pin ordering page for more info: http://www.crisppointlighthouse.org/hatpin.html.

Visitor Center Complete!

The Visitor Center is now finished. See the pictures below of the construction.

Crisp Point Lighthouse on Magazine Cover

We recently learned that Crisp Point Lighthouse is on the cover of the May/June 2008 edition of Michigan History magazine. The lighthouse image is used for an article entitled "12 Great Summer Destinations". You can check out their web site at http://www.michiganhistorymagazine.com. The magazine can be found in almost any Michigan bookstore or call them at (800) 366-3703 for ordering information. Orders over 5 copies will receive 50% off the cover price and they will take credit card orders over the phone. A big thank you to CPLHS Member Stan Klein for alerting us that Crisp was on the cover of the magazine.

Michigan History Magazine May/June 2008 Cover

Crisp Point Featured in Midwest Living Magazine for Second Year

Crisp Point Light was featured on the cover of Midwest Living in May-June 2002. There is also an article about Crisp Point in the July-August 2001 issue. To read the article, click here. For more info on the magazine, you can check out their web site at http://www.midwestliving.com.

Thank You!

A sincere thank you to all those in the media who have kept the public informed on the status of Crisp Point Light. Also, thanks to all you web surfers who have added an entry to our Guestbook and to all the members of C.P.L.H.S. for your individual contributions to the effort. Together we are making great progress!

Questions or Comments?

If you have any questions or comments about our non-profit organization or Crisp Point, please contact us at Crisp Point Light Historical Society, Rick Brockway, 450 W Marr Rd, Howell, MI 48855-8343. Rick's cell is 517-230-6294 and his home number is 517-546-5283. His email address is cplhs@sbcglobal.net.

Note: If you email the Webmasters about questions they cannot answer, such as those relating to membership, financial, or other matters, the email will be forwarded to Rick Brockway. This may delay a response to your question(s). To avoid this delay, please use the mailing address, email address, and/or phone numbers above.

Area Sun/Moon Information

Crisp Point Light Historical Society Webmasters: Cameron Lovett and Margaret Warren

Email us with comments about the website at crisppointlighthouse@yahoo.com or crisppoint1904@yahoo.com

Last Modified February 4, 2012


	Changes to Annual Conference This year, the 16th annual Crisp Point Light Historical Society Annual Conference will take place on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Admission is FREE for all who register by July 14, 2012. Click here for a form you can print out and mail, or email Margaret with your name, address, phone and the number in your group. If you do not pre-register, admission will be $5 per person, or $15 per family. As always, donations are gladly accepted. We're pleased to announce that we have a special guest speaker this year. Michael H. Snyder will speak about the Edmund Fitzgerald: From Launch to Sinking. Click here for a flyer with more information.

	Flag Design Contest Everyone is invited to design a new flag for the Crisp Point Light Historical Society. The winning design will be made into a flag which will hang under the American flag on our new flagpole. The winner will also receive a $25 gift certificate that can be used to purchase Crisp Point merchandise. All entries must be received by December 31, 2011. Click here for entry form.

	Volunteer Lighthouse Keepers 2012 We have had a tremendous response to our volunteer keeper program for 2012. From mid-May to early October, members have volunteered their time to act as keepers every day. Reservations for 2013 will be taken beginning September 1, 2012. Please visit this page for more details. Contact Rick Brockway at 517-230-6294 (cell), at 517-546-5283 (home), or via email cplhs@sbcglobal.net if you have questions.

	Crisp Point Replica Good news! There has been a lot of interest in another replica of Crisp Point Lighthouse, so we have ordered 300 more replicas. These will be a little different than the first 500 we ordered in 2008. Taking the advice of Harbour Lights, the new replicas will have a fall color theme. Although they will not be numbered, they will have a CPLHS logo on the bottom. The replicas will only be available through CPLHS. Harbour Lights will not have any available through their stores or on-line. There has been a slight price increase of $3.00 each, making the price $24.95 each (set by Harbour Lights), plus shipping and applicable MI sales tax. To order, please go to our PayPal page here, or print out the order form here.

	Crisp Point Rocks! The large rocks along the bank have protected the lighthouse for many years. The first ones were placed in 1999, and additional rocks were added in 2003 and 2007. These have served us well, but more are needed. The rocks are being undermined by the waves, and the bank on the east end collapsed during a storm in 2009. We have made arrangements for rock to be delivered by Lechner Construction, and they have generously allowed us to make partial payments. At this time, we are asking for your help, in the form of a donation that will help pay for the rocks. As a bonus, donors may receive a silhouette similar to the new sign on the visitor center. These are exclusively available to those who contribute to this fundraiser and will not be sold separately. Those who donate $60 will receive a round silhouette, 10" in diameter, while donors of $100 will receive a 14" silhouette. The silhouettes are made of laser cut stainless steel. Click here for a printable donation form. If you would like to make a $60 donation through Paypal for rocks and receive a 10" diameter silhouette, click the following button: If you would like to make a $100 donation through Paypal for rocks and receive a 14" diameter silhouette, click the following button:

	PayPal Donations Now Accepted We now have the capability to receive secure online donations to the Crisp Point Lighthouse Fund through PayPal. Donations can be made via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Bank transfers, and PayPal balance. PayPal charges us a small fee for each transaction. Simply click the button below to start the process through PayPal. You will receive a receipt from PayPal via your email account.

	Find Us On Facebook CPLHS Facebook Page CPLHS now has a Facebook page. We have been trying to think of an easy way for people to share their photos and videos of Crisp Point and thought this might be a good way to do it. You can also post messages on the wall and in the discussion group. Check it out by clicking on the following:

	Crisp Point Flashlight & Key Chain A flashlight and keychain combo that outshines the rest! Made from aluminum with shiny lacquer finish. Brilliant white LED light always ready for use. Lifetime laser engraving. Batteries included. The price is $4.50 each, which includes shipping. To order, send your check made payable to CPLHS to: Rick Brockway, 450 W. Marr Rd., Howell, MI 48855.

	Has Your Contact Info Changed? We want to make sure that all members receive their newsletters and other mail from CPLHS. If you have any changes to your address, phone number or email, please let Margaret Warren know at crisppoint1904@yahoo.com.

	Crisp Point Mouse Pads Mouse pads showing a winter scene at Crisp Point are now available. They are made of 1/4" thick foam and are 8" x 9". The price is $9.00 each, which includes shipping. To order one or more, please send payment to CPLHS 450 W. Marr Rd. Howell, MI 48855

	Crisp Point Patches Crisp Point Lighthouse patches now available. They are $3.75 each which includes shipping. To order, please send your payment to CPLHS 450 W. Marr Rd. Howell, Michigan 48855.

	Crisp Point Lighthouse Hat Pin Now Available After many requests from our visitors to Crisp Point for a hat pin we now have one. Inge Spaulding and her daughter Karen worked for a few weeks getting the project underway. The pins are approx. one inch in diameter with a military style retaining clip. These USA MADE hat pins are currently only available through CPLHS for $3.50 each. There will be an additional package and postage fee of $2.00 for the first pin and $0.50 for each additional pin if you would like them shipped. Go to our Hat Pin ordering page for more info: http://www.crisppointlighthouse.org/hatpin.html.

	Visitor Center Complete! The Visitor Center is now finished. See the pictures below of the construction.

	Crisp Point Lighthouse on Magazine Cover We recently learned that Crisp Point Lighthouse is on the cover of the May/June 2008 edition of Michigan History magazine. The lighthouse image is used for an article entitled "12 Great Summer Destinations". You can check out their web site at http://www.michiganhistorymagazine.com. The magazine can be found in almost any Michigan bookstore or call them at (800) 366-3703 for ordering information. Orders over 5 copies will receive 50% off the cover price and they will take credit card orders over the phone. A big thank you to CPLHS Member Stan Klein for alerting us that Crisp was on the cover of the magazine.

	Crisp Point Featured in Midwest Living Magazine for Second Year Crisp Point Light was featured on the cover of Midwest Living in May-June 2002. There is also an article about Crisp Point in the July-August 2001 issue. To read the article, click here. For more info on the magazine, you can check out their web site at http://www.midwestliving.com.

	Thank You! A sincere thank you to all those in the media who have kept the public informed on the status of Crisp Point Light. Also, thanks to all you web surfers who have added an entry to our Guestbook and to all the members of C.P.L.H.S. for your individual contributions to the effort. Together we are making great progress! Questions or Comments? If you have any questions or comments about our non-profit organization or Crisp Point, please contact us at Crisp Point Light Historical Society, Rick Brockway, 450 W Marr Rd, Howell, MI 48855-8343. Rick's cell is 517-230-6294 and his home number is 517-546-5283. His email address is cplhs@sbcglobal.net. Note: If you email the Webmasters about questions they cannot answer, such as those relating to membership, financial, or other matters, the email will be forwarded to Rick Brockway. This may delay a response to your question(s). To avoid this delay, please use the mailing address, email address, and/or phone numbers above.