Chapter President, Hank Pomeranz.
(madsouthportpres@gmail.com)
Chapter Vice President: Not currently filled
MAD Southport, as Military Appreciation Day Southport/Oak Island is referred to, began in 2008 after the second year of MAD in Morehead City.
There were numerous people in the Southport/Oak Island area that wished to take troops fishing and show their support for those that protect our freedoms but were unable to make it to Morehead City for various reasons. The MAD Board of Directors looked at the area and saw that there was support for the event and agreed to work with the local supporters to make it happen and set the date for October.
The first MAD Southport captains meeting was held at Bill Smith Park in Oak Island and many opportunities for improvement were noted including holding the meeting where we would not have to cook having the area lit by headlights.
Since that rainy first year, MAD Southport has continued to grow, not only in support but in the number of troops taken out and the number of volunteer boats.
Picnic and festivities are held at Dutchman Creek Park and troops embark and debark their boats at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina, a few short steps way. This co-location of shore and water-based activities provides a convenient venue for all.
