Private funds were raised to erect a bronze plaque in honor of Dr. Irene Jameson, Sea Isle City’s long-time Director of Public Relations and original “Polar Bear Queen.” Shown with the plaque are several members of the “Dr. J Fundraising Committee” (from left) Pattiann Ponichtera, Bill Quinn, Tom Owings, Mayor Leonard Desiderio and Joy Sumski. (Missing from photo are Bob Fagan and Katherine Custer).