A message from our President

Gerri Prusko

Winter 2009

"An hour of winter day might seem too short
To make it worth life's while to wake and sport."

                                                Robert Frost

 

            It is true, a winter's daylight does not last very long. Here in New Hampshire, our winter has been very sunny so far with only a few winter storms. Yes, we have had snow, but also a couple of winter thaws. It truly seems that Spring is just around the corner. So, while the boats have been put to bed for now, we are all looking forward to a new season of boating fun.

 

            Top on our list of fun events is our Spring Romp. This year, it will be held again at the home of Charley and Ilona Train. Join us on Saturday, June 12th. A copy of the registration form for this event is on our web site at necacbs.org. We will also mail a form to members in late Spring.

 

            The highlight of our Club's events is the 37th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Show in Meredith on July 23 and 24, 2010. We are featuring Chris-Craft boats as the marque boat this year. Joining our Chief Judge, Chris Johnson, is Brian Robinson of the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club. Brian has graciously agreed to serve as our Chief Chris-Craft Judge. Chris and Brian, along with Bo Muller, our past Chief Judge, will discuss the new Antique and Classic Boat Show rules at our Judging Clinic on July 23. Then, on the day of the Show, Tony Mollica, who is the co-author, along with Chris Smith, of a new book called Building Chris-Craft: Inside the Factories will also be our special guest. Tony will give a talk on Chris Smith and his very special boats at the Saturday Awards Dinner. You will find the Registration Form for the Show in this issue and on our web site.

 

            Returning this year is the Fall Boat and Car Rendezvous at the Wolfeboro public docks on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Our new Vice President, Dennis Schauer, has agreed to assist us in putting on this popular event. If you would like to help out, please let Dennis know.

 

            A new activity has been suggested by several members. The Board is currently considering the publication of a hard cover book highlighting the boats of NEC active members. We believe this is a way to preserve information about our antique boats as well as to serve as a great fundraiser for the Chapter. There will be a modest fee to have your boat and your story included in the book so that the costs of publication might be defrayed. We will give you more information about how to have your boat included in a future issue of the Cutwater.

 

            While winter days do not provide a lot of time for boating, we can't wait to have you join the fun this year as we plan this year's events. Don't forget, we are always looking for volunteers. Please call me or e-mail me if you want to participate in any way. Keep warm and remember that your boat will be in the water in a matter of a few short months!

           

 Click here for our 2010 ACBS Calendar 


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