2016 Waterfowl Festival – Hall of Fame Inductees

By Justin Stakes

Maryland -(AmmoLand.com)- The Waterfowl Festival is thrilled to announce its 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees: Joan Crowley and Kim and Ron Newcomb.

They will be officially inducted during Opening Ceremonies on Thursday evening, November 11.

Getting her start as a volunteer in the one of the Festival’s art exhibits, Joan Crowley’s warmth, strong organizational skills and keen eye for artistic talent made her stand out. She quickly rose to be chairman of the exhibit and a member of the Festival Board of Directors. Joan’s charm and personality brought out the best in both volunteers and artists – the backbone of each Festival weekend. Her leadership skills ensured smooth operations during the hectic weekends. These talents inevitably resulted in her election to the Presidency of the Festival.

During her term as President in 2001 and 2002, Joan spearheaded an ambitious project to make Festival Headquarters, a previous National Guard Armory built in 1929, accessible for the disabled. The project led to the Festival’s becoming eligible for the substantial annual grants it continues to receive from the Maryland State Arts Council. At the helm, Joan worked endlessly to sustain the status of the Waterfowl Festival as a …Read the Rest

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