Applied for, and received, a Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant for the replacement of the roof on the Keeper’s Quarters and the passageway to the tower.

Applied for, and received, a grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to assist in the roof replacement project.

Assisted the International Boundary Commission with the installation of a new brass marker in exchange for survey services on the island division line.

 Awarded the bid for the roof replacement project to Meridian Contracting.

Completed the red standing-seam metal roof on the Keeper’s Quarters and the passageway to the tower.

Initiated a limited-edition fine art calendar fundraising project in conjunction with the Alpena County Library and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Installed commemorative engraved bricks into the formed pad around the flagpole on the island. Endowment fund received all funds raised. Contact the Society for information on purchasing a commemorative brick for placement on Thunder Bay Island.

 Took 2^nd place in the Fourth of July parade and received a plaque and a prize of $250.

Began documentation for the interior renovation of the Keeper’s Quarters.

 Established the Thunder Bay Island and Cultural Resources Endowment Fund, a permanent endowment fund, with the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan, using the money earned from the fine art calendar project.

Applied for, and received, a Community Foundation grant to renovate the Rehkopf Room on the second floor of the Keeper’s Quarters.

Held a summer picnic on the island and dedicated the Rich Plume Memorial. Rich Plume was a Society member who is now deceased.

Requested and received approval for a three-year partnership with Huron Pines to re-establish the wooden boardwalk from the former Life Saving Station.

Completed the painting of the Rehkopf Room.

 Participated in local fund raisers such as a pancake dinner at McDonald's and Art on the Bay at the Brown Trout Festival.

Completed the framework for the closet displays in the Rehkopf Room.