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Alison Odle - Founder, Research DirectorAfter seeing the multitude of breathtaking images of the Pink House, Alison knew something had to be done. So, she created a Facebook group that began our movement. Encouraged by the overwhelming support of the community, she recruited members and volunteers to join the cause, and continues to lead the effort to save the Pink House.
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Rochelle Joseph - Chairwoman, OutreachRochelle believes that it’s important not to tear down things that give a place it’s character and make it so special. She felt that if she didn’t give time she could spend doing other things to saving this little house, she would greatly regret driving by so many times a day and seeing it gone. Since the only way to change anything is to DO something, she joined with Alison from the beginning to create the Support the Pink House group. Since then, she has done a great deal to spread awareness and involve local, Sate and Federal elected officials and organizations to come together for a solution.
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Eric Hoover - Creative Director, Artist LiaisonEric was an art teacher in Chelmsford for 35 years before retiring and later opening an art studio in Newburyport in 2016. Through Facebook, he found the original "Save the Pink House" group, where he discovered that the founder of the cause, Alison Odle, was a former art student of his from Chelmsford! Like many others who live in the area, Eric loves seeing the Pink House and feels an affinity with this local landmark. He began his involvement by offering to design a logo for the effort. After attending a couple informational meetings, he joined the steering committee and has since designed stikers, banners, brochures, and t-shirts for the cause. The logo, a black house with a pink background, will have its colors reversed once a permanent solution to save the Pink House has been reached.
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David Dempsey - Building and Land SpecialistDavid is recently retired after 31 years as a Special Education Administrator and High School Coach. He is married to Carol Dempsey and has two daughters, one of whom teaches at Triton Regional H.S. and lives on Plum Island. David has lived on Plum Island for over 8 yeras, and became involved with Support The Pink House after he read that it was scheduled for demolition. Because most of the historic structures that tell the story of Plum Island have been demolished, David feels strongly that the Pink House should be spared.
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Jonathan Elcock - Photography and Web DesignOriginally a bird photographer, Jonathan found his inspiration for landscape photography by photographing compositions of the Pink House. Now a published and awarded landscape photographer, Jonathan learned of the impending demolition and offered the use of his images as a way of supporting the cause. He donates a portion of every sale of his pink house images to our organization. Since getting involved, he has assisted with social media and web design.
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