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ZUNI/TAMAROA News Flash

23 June 09: The City Council of Portsmouth, VA, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zuni Maritime Foundation, Inc., concerning a Berthing Agreement for the former United States Navy-United States Coast Guard Vessel ZUNI-TAMAROA at the City's North Landing. The City will provide berthing space to the ZUNI-TAMAROA at no cost and has welcomed her to become a part of their historic waterfront on the Elizabeth River.

This is the news and the situation that we have been working toward for these past seven years! Having this official, permanent, physical location to call our own will finally give us the ability to apply for the gifts and grants that we are eligible to apply for from federal and state governments. We will also be sending out letters to possible corporate sponsors requesting their support.

It is anticipated that the ship will arrive at her new home port within the next 12 months, after improvements are made to the North Landing seawall and the ship completes her shipyard period. The permanent location of the ship's berth will be 0 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, with things rolling very well in the right direction, we need your financial and volunteer support! Please send your tax exempt gift to The Zuni Maritime Foundation, P. O. Box 28042, Richmond, VA 23228, or you can now donate directly via the Support page. You can contact us at any time on 804-273-0247 or snafu.manor@verizon.net if you are able to volunteer your time and talent.

HARRY A. JAEGER
Director of Operations