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To bring together people with
a common interest in historic, antique and classic boats, sharing fellowship,
information, experience and ideas.
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Protect the heritage of
boating by promoting first, the preservation and second, the restoration of
historic, antique and classic boats.
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Promote, further, and
encourage a love and enjoyment of all aspects of historic, antique and classic
boating.
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Serve as a communication
channel for our membership, the public, and any other entities regarding
information related to historic, antique and classic boating, to include serving
as a clearing house and referral service for all information relating to
historic, antique and classic boating.
·
Inspire and support quality
boat shows and related events.
·
Educate our membership and the
general public concerning safety and protocol as it relates to historic, antique
and classic boating.
Publication
of the “Cutwater” (the official newsletter of the NEC-ACBS)
Its
mission is to serve as the primary communication vehicle to (and from) the
membership of the chapter by providing, on a regular (quarterly) basis, and in a
cost effective manner, the dissemination of vital and interesting information
designed to promote interest and encourage participation in the activities of
the chapter on the part of both current and prospective members.
Public
Boat Shows/Gatherings/Excursions
Regularly
sponsor and administer shows and rendezvous which display our boats, either
judged or not, for the education and pleasure of our members, while at the same
time providing free to the public the enjoyment of viewing the labors of our
members’ efforts.
Historic
Memorabilia
Provide
to chapter members and the public tangible evidence of the spirit of our boating
heritage by producing annually an art poster on some aspect of historic, antique
or classic boating in the New England Region.
Chapter
Identification and Pride
Provide
to members and the public articles of clothing by which they may identify
themselves with the New England Chapter of the ACBS.
Donations
to Other Entities/Public Welfare
In the
past (as well as anticipated in the future) made cash contributions to The New
Hampshire Boat Museum and The Antique and Classic Boat
Society, both of which are 501(c)3 organizations.
As the financial resources allow, anticipate providing benefits to
members of the public in general through the consideration of scholarships,
education, and facilities improvements, which enhance a wide range of boaters’
interests.
