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Farewell to a Legacy: Greg Gorga Reflects on His Journey at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
After 17 years as the executive director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), Greg Gorga is preparing to step ...
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Board Member Chad Makela Continues to Feel the Spark of Engagement for SBMM
Chad Makela has always loved the ocean. As a youth, he was a competitive surfer and a certified lifeguard. On ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Education Programs: A Gateway to Maritime History and Ocean Science
At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), education goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries, offering immersive, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, ...
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Emily Duncan Named Director of Development at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Duncan as its ...
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Key Considerations and Reminders for Estate Planning
Some important thoughts and reminders in regard to estate planning: Understanding the importance: Estate planning often sits at the bottom ...
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Common Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid
According to a 2023 study conducted by Caring.com, nearly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan in place. And ...
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Stearns Wharf: From Industrial Hub to Iconic Landmark—A Journey Through Santa Barbara’s Piers and the Evolution of California’s Coastal Legacy
In the mid-19th century, cities grew from goods carried across the ocean on massive ships. Piers were developed out of ...
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SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the ...
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Planning Your Legacy – Notifying Nonprofits About Planned Gifts
by Amanda Thomas, CFP® According to a 2019 Giving USA special report, only 4 percent of donors always notify organizations ...
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Randall James Franciose, Ann Howard, Trevor D. Large, and Robyn Parker Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members - Randall James Franciose, ...
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Create a Lasting Legacy: Support SBMM with a Planned Gift​
by Amanda Thomas, CFP® Create a promising future and legacy by making a bequest or other planned gift to the Santa ...
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Do You Know These Important Facts About Your Retirement Accounts?
by Denise Stevens There have been many retirement-related rule changes over the last several years that you need to better ...
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