Born in 1916, Molly Kool became the first licensed female Master Mariner (sea captain) on May 25, 1939. When asked of the significance of this event, she responded that it was the Great Depression, her father had a small vessel and she "needed a job".
Despite having the required sea time and passing all of her courses at navigation school in Yarmouth, she was delayed in receiving her masters since there was no "she" in the Canada Shipping Act. Many documented incidents reflect Molly's character in standing up for herself and her ship against forces that would see her fail. Right up until her death in 2009, she downplayed the significance of her accomplishments, claiming that they had less to do with women's rights than with necessity.
The goal of the Molly Kool Award is to recognize women for outstanding contributions to the community in such areas as arts, culture, conservation, and environment. Candidates for the award must be a woman who is an established resident of Southeastern New Brunswick, who --through the execution of her job, volunteering, or personal endeavours -- enriches the community fabric in a significant way, who embodies the selfless, humble spirit of Molly Kool and would not normally seek recognition for their contributions.
Please consider who you could nominate and request an application to submit before the September 15, 2015 deadline. Contact:[email protected] or visit the Molly Kool Centre Facebook Page or the Molly Kool Award Facebook Page.
Written by Jane Chrysostom. Jane has continuous roots in New Brunswick that go back to the early 1800's. She and her husband Steve run a Bookshop, Bed & Breakfast, and the Artisan's Shop on Main Street in Alma at Cleveland Place. Now that their four children have independent lives, Jane spends her time running Cleveland Place, volunteering in the community, and creating in her studio where much inspiration comes from Albert County.
The goal of the Molly Kool Award is to recognize women for outstanding contributions to the community in such areas as arts, culture, conservation, and environment. Candidates for the award must be a woman who is an established resident of Southeastern New Brunswick, who --through the execution of her job, volunteering, or personal endeavours -- enriches the community fabric in a significant way, who embodies the selfless, humble spirit of Molly Kool and would not normally seek recognition for their contributions.
Please consider who you could nominate and request an application to submit before the September 15, 2015 deadline. Contact:[email protected] or visit the Molly Kool Centre Facebook Page or the Molly Kool Award Facebook Page.
Written by Jane Chrysostom. Jane has continuous roots in New Brunswick that go back to the early 1800's. She and her husband Steve run a Bookshop, Bed & Breakfast, and the Artisan's Shop on Main Street in Alma at Cleveland Place. Now that their four children have independent lives, Jane spends her time running Cleveland Place, volunteering in the community, and creating in her studio where much inspiration comes from Albert County.
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