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Page 14 Western Wood Many hands make light work for all and again we thank our volunteers who have helped staff the “Ships Store” at the Concourse. Our goal is to share the camaraderie of people with a love for vintage boats. Members and potential members meet with our enthusiastic staff, get an opportunity to join our fun organization and purchase some merchandise that helps them identify with our passion for historical watercraft. Last year we signed up 16 new member families from contacts at the concourse. If you are coming to the concourse and have not signed up for a 2-3 hour block of time in the “store” please contact Rich Fisher. [ cell: 925 525 5428, or Richard.fisher@excite.com] In the past as a token of appreciation for your volunteer efforts we have been able to give admission passes to volunteers that otherwise do not have a ticket through boat entry, judging or gate/dock duty. It appears that the TYCF in their efforts to maximize their charitable fund raising will not be giving anyone except their direct workers these admission passes. We understand their decision but WE STILL NEED YOU. “UNIFORM” FOR ANNUAL MEETING PRE EVENTS As noted in the previous edition of Western Wood we have a limited supply of clothing that identifies with our chapter and the ACBS Annual Meeting in September. We have added caps and men’s denim shirts since our display at the “Crossings” show in June. Purchase yours at the Concourse on Thursday, August 3 rd to get the best selection. (No admission pass required on Thursday.)
Western Wood Handling and Safety Clinic 2006, Herb Hall Meeks Bay Barbecue Page 15 This year’s handling clinic was a great success. If you haven’t participated, you really should consider coming next year. I was assisted by some of the best instructors around, Chuck Kelly, Steve Hanst and Glory Beall. We had four boats and roughly 15 people participating. As is our usual practice, we have a dry land session where we cover the fundamentals of the dynamics of straight inboard handling. Many people don’t have any idea of what makes their boat handle like it does and this portion of the clinic is often very enlightening. Then it was into the boats for some hands on instruction. We used some near by buoys and docks, spending over and hour with each boat owner until he/she was becoming more proficient and competent. Newly graduated from our session were Norm and Kathy Kitching in their Grand Craft Kathryn, Nancy Cunningham and Wes Schimmelpfennig in Santana, her 1941 Gar Wood, Wes and Patti Ball in their 24’ Hacker, and Les and Linda Schwoob in their Chris Craft Continental. I personally instructed Norm and suggested that he needed to be a competent boat driver before taking over as ACBS president next year. He passed with flying colors. Norm, get that control changed! (Check out the pictures on page 10) On Tuesday, August 8th you are invited to our annual ACBS picnic and barbecue at Meeks Bay. This event, known as ACBS Tuesday is a free event for our members, family and friends. The event begins at noon and lunch will be served until 1:30. If you are coming by boat make sure you have plenty of rope, chain and an adequate anchor. A minimum of 100 feet of line is recommended. There will be buoy boats to assist you. Remember, this event is free. Questions...? Call John Lahti: 530 581 2709
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