Roanoke Island Historical Association Board of Directors
The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is the producing organization of The Lost Colony. Founded on January 8, 1932 its mission statement is: “The mission of the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is to commemorate the history of the first English colonies in North America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. This mission is primarily accomplished by the annual production of the symphonic outdoor drama The Lost Colony, and through educationally engaging events and programs.”
Board of Directors
Officers
Chairman, William P. Massey, Manteo
Vice-Chair, Kevin Bradley, Bel Air, MD
Treasurer, Brendan Medlin, Manteo
Secretary, Susan Fearing , Manteo
General Counsel, Robert B. Hobbs, Jr., Southern Shores
Historian, lebame houston, Manteo
Past Chairman, Bea Basnight, Manteo
Directors
John Bone, Kitty Hawk, NC
Judith Carraway, Norfolk, VA
Julie Daniels, Sun Valley, Idaho
Dawn Enochs, Manteo, NC
Jamie Hatchell, Manteo
Lucy Inman, Raleigh
Thomasine Kennedy, Chinquapin
Chris Seawell, Manteo
Dr. Benjamin F. Speller, Jr., Edenton
Shelby S. Strother, Edenton, NC
Jane Webster, Kitty Hawk, NC
David Woronoff, Southern Pines, NC
Ex-Officio Designees
Designee, Roy Cooper, Governor, State of NC – Vacant
Designee, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mark Johnson ~ Dr. Sue Burgess, Nags Head
Designee, Secretary of Natural & Cultural Resources, Susi Hamilton ~ Dr. Kevin Cherry
Designee, Dare County Board of Commissioners ~ Robert Woodard, Kill Devil Hills
Designee, North Carolina Senate ~ Edward Danko, Avon
Designee, North Carolina Speaker of the House ~ Earl Willis, Edenton
Alumni Association Representative ~ Co-Chair, Dennis McGinnis, Manteo ; Co-Chair, Gail Hutchison, Manteo
Honorary Vice Chairman ~ Marjalene Thomas, Manteo
2018 Board Meeting Schedule
| MEETING LOCATION: Board Meetings will be held at The Lost Colony Building unless notified otherwise; | ||
| The Executive Committee Meetings are subject to change at the discretion of RIHA’s Chairman and are currently scheduled to meet at the Coastal Studies Institute in Skyco, unless otherwise noted. | ||
| Meeting | Date 2018 | Location/Time |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, June 21 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, July 19 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, August 16 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Lost Colony Closing Night | Wednesday, August 22 | Waterside Theatre |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, September 6 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Committee Meetings | Friday, September 14 | LCB or TBD |
| BOARD MEETING | Saturday, September 15 | LCB 8:30 AM |
| TLC Wine & Culinary Festival | ||
| Vintner’s Dinner | Friday, September 28 | |
| Grand Tasting | Saturday, September 29 | SoundStage, 2 PM |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, October 18 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, November 8 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
| Committee Meetings | Friday, November 16 | LCB or TBD |
| ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MTG | Friday, November 16 | TBD |
| BOARD MEETING | Saturday, November 17 | LCB 8:30 AM |
| Executive Committee | Thursday, December 13 | CSI, Rm 242, 11 AM |
Board Member Volunteer Opportunities
| DATE/TIME | EVENT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| May 25 – August 22 | Mondays – Saturdays | The Lost Colony | We are always happy to see Board members greeting guests at the theatre on Opening Night and any performance nights. Janelle, our Box Office Manager, has your name tag in the box office. Pick it up on your way in and return it on your way out.
Also, we extend the invitation to become a house usher on all performance nights! |
| Friday, June 1 | Annual School Matinee | Help with escorting school groups down to the theatre and into their seats. Meet at the Box Office around 8:30AM; Lance Culpepper is our “Master of the Matinee” |
| Fridays – June 1; June 8 ; June 15 | Dare Days | Hand out free tickets for the show to patrons with proof of Dare County residency. Board members make excellent greeters on these three nights! Ticket handouts begin at 6PM. |
| Wednesdays & Thursdays | June 20 – August 16 | 2PM | Children’s Show | Looking for ushers for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons beginning at 2PM in the air-conditioned Sound Stage Theatre. (Total of 18 performances) This year’s show is The Hunting of the Snark. |
| Saturday, August 18 | Virginia Dare Day | Virginia Dare Birthday Celebration, Live Baby Night, Company Awards Night and Virginia Dare Faire in the afternoon.
Several volunteer opportunities available – make a whole day of it! |
| Wednesday, August 22 | Closing Night | Don’t miss the last performance of 2018! |
| Saturday, September 29 | Second Annual Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival | Stay tuned for more details to come… |