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WLA's first Membership Meeting, Whidbey Island - Nov. 12, 2005

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The first WLA Membership Meeting was held Nov. 12, 2005, at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. The meeting was attended by over 100 lighthouse fans and society members. Tables were reserved for lighthouse group advertising. The agenda included a WLA Board of Directors report, lunch and the ever-popular raffle. Elinor DeWire narrated, "Lighthouses across America: An Armchair Tour of Our Nation’s Beautiful Sentinels." Admiralty Head Lighthouse was opened for a rare off-season tour.

Over 100 participants filled up the Fort Casey conference center at the inaugural WLA Members Meeting.

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WLA Secretary and raffle "MC," Jonathan DeWire draws a crowd at the meeting. Some say it's due to his charismatic personality, others say its because the raffle prizes are top-notch. Then again, lighthouse fans just might be drawn in by that cool lighthouse apron!

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WLA Vice-President, Gloria Wahlin, provided an update to meeting attendees on the new WA Lighthouse License Plate that goes on sale Jan. 3, 2006.

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WLA board members, Bob and Jeanne work the merchandise table. Stopping by was Fred Herzberg, representing the Foundation for Coast Guard History.

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Washington Lighthouse groups were well represented, including a table representing the Schooner Zodiac.

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Washington Lighthouse groups were well represented, including a table representing Mukilteo Lighthouse.

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