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VOLUME 7 ISSUE 4 NEWSLETTER OF THE FINGER LAKES CHAPTER ACBS DECEMBER 1997

Joint Dinner Meeting With NFC & WCCB
THE THREE ACBS CHAPTERSLOCATED IN western/central New York -- the Niagara Frontier Chapter, Wine Country Classic Boats and the Finger Lakes Chapter -- are planning to hold a joint dinner meeting with speaker on Saturday, March 28.1998. Location is yet to be decided, but will probably be central to the three regions represented by the three organizations.This is the first time that these three ACBS chapters will have for mally put together a joint meeting, one which may become an annual event. So save the date and look for more information in the March `98 issue of Brightwork!

Planning for 1998 Boat Show Underway
Monthly meetings between the Skan eateles Chamber of Commerce and the Chapter were initiated in Oct ober to begin the planning process for the Chapter's 20th Annual Boat Show next July. Boat Show press releases with photographs have also been mailed to 59 national and regional publications. Local releases will begin in February 1998.

FLC Past Presidents' Council Formed
RECOGNIZING THAT THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF the Finger Lakes Chapter represent a unique and valuable resource to the Chapter, a Council has been formed made up of the six individuals who have previously served the Chapter as president and continue to be active members; namely,
Ford Knight, Syd Marsden, Bob Myllymaki, Jim Brennan, Susan Buehler and Dick Sherwood. The purpose of the Council will be to identify other Chapter members who should be recommended for future leadership positions in the Chapter. The Council will, in effect, act as a standing nominating committee for future officers of FLC. 1997 concludes the second of two years in office for the current slate of officers listed in the side bar on the opposite page. On January 24th at the Chapter's Annual Meeting, a new slate of officers will be pre sented for the years 1998 and 1999. If you would like to be considered for a future leadership position in the Chapter, please let Dick Sherwood (716-265-1518) know of your interest as soon as possible and that message will be conveyed to the Council.

Gift Ideas for the Antique Boater

Prints of the Chapter's 1997 Boat Show Poster are available at the following Skaneateles locations for $10.00 each: Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Information Center, 11 Jordan St. Pomodoro, 61 E. Genesee St. 1st National Gifts, 2 E. Genesee St. Evergreen Gallery, 7 Jordan St. (framing available) Village Artworks, 3 E. Genesee St. (framing available) For purchase by mail, please add $4.00 for shipping and handling, and send a check to: The Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce, Box 199, Skaneateles, NY 13152

A limited number of prints signed by the artist, Larry Uan Alstyne, are also still available for $50.00 each. Questions? Call Susan Doue at the Chamber Office, 315-685-0552.

The Real Runabouts, Vol. 7..$27.00 Wooden boat Note Cards (20)..$12.00 ACBS Photo Album (holds 100 photos)..$lO.OO Historic Map Jig-saw Puzzle of the Finger Lakes..$14.00 White & gray Tee Shirt with large FLC printed logo..$14.00 White Golf Shirt with small embroidered FLC Logo..$28.00 Real wood-grained Writing Pen engraved with "Finger Lakes Chapter, ACBS"..$12.00 Questions? Call Ron Suet, evenings, at 607-657-2748

Letter From The President
As EVERYONE KNOWS, WHEN WRITING A letter of thanks and naming names, there is always the possibility of overlooking someone who deserves special recognition. In my letter in the September issue of Brightwork, I did just that! My apologies to Bernie Clapp who designed and labored long to build the 45 boat placard holders for the Chapter's Boat Show. They mount on the pier's railing where spectators can read information about the boats they are viewing in the water. Those holders are an excellent addition to the Chapter's Annual Boat Show and fill the bill to a tee. Many people commented about how effective and convenient they were. And, of course, they can be used year after year. Thanks, Bernie, for making such a fine contribution to the Show. It is very much appreciated by Chapter members `and spectators alike, and will be for many years to come.

Arnie Rubenstein
President, FLC, ACBS

Completed ACBS and chapter registration renewal forms and membership dues for 1998 were due Dec.1st Did you send in yours? MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS CLICK HERE

Members

THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS HAVE JOINED the Chapter since September 1st:

Bill & Jan Beall ofBaldwinsville, NY

Dan & Karen Frost of Auburn, NY

Thomas Goodwin of East Rochester, NY

Jerry & Gloria Hart of Weedsport, NY

Mark & Kim Jones of Geneva, NY

David Kidd of Schenectady, NY

Robert Kidd of Baldwinsville, NY

Bob& Sharon lawless, Jr. of Fairport, NY

Frank & Genia Marando of Rochester, NY

John McGreiuey of Cato, NY

Fred & Nancy Schepper of Liverpool, NY

Matt & Cindy Sherrill of Ontario, NY

John& Karen Wayman of Rochester, NY

Oaue & Deanna Yates of Skaneateles, NY

A big thanks and a warm welcome is extended to all the above. We hope you will become active in the life of the Chapter.
Finger Lakes Chapter membership is at an all-time high of 158
A revised Addendum to the 1997 FLC Membership Roster is enclosed for Chapter members.

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the Editor

Dear Dick,

September 25, 1997

Just a note to say thank you for the great article you wrote for Brightwork. Winning at Clayton was such an honor and then the publicity that followed was a big surprise. We both were amazed at how basically the same information was told in different styles, tone and emphasis. We particularly liked how you communicated the history and back ground of Betty Anne.
Again, thank you for your interest.
Sincerely, Peter & Ann Patch

Hi Dick,

October 2, 1997
I would like to take a minute to thank you and Arnie Rubenstein for seeing that I received the March 1997 issue of Brightwork. Thank you. What a great job on the September issue of Brightwork. My hat is off to all of you.
Good fortune, . .
DonnBooth

Brightwork Wins

When the newsletter awards were 1997 ACBS Award given out at the ACBS Annual
Membership Meeting in Baltimore, Brightwork won the runner-up position for 1997 -- a repeat of its award won in 1996. The competition is held in an effort to encourage im provements and stimulate the qual ity of chapter newsletters through out ACBS. About twenty newsletters were evaluated for consideration this year. Other 1997 winners were:

Cutwater, newsletter of the Southern New England Chapter, for Best Feature Article.

The BoatHouse, newsletter of the Bob Speltz/Land-O-Lakes Chapter, for Most Improved Newsletter.

Waterline, newsletter of the Michigan Water Wonderland Chapter, for Best Newsletter.

Open Letter to the Chapter

August 23, 1997

Dear Friends at Finger Lakes, ACBS,

I was so surprised to receive a beautiful vase of fresh flowers so soon after my recent surgery. So great of you to think of me. The flowers brightened my day for sure. Actually, Connie and I are snug as a bug in a rug out here in Sue & Jedd Dove's camp on the lake -- awaiting later in the fall when we can get on down to Key West and into our "new" abode. We enjoyed the Boat Show and work ing with all of you. And playing, too! In retrospect, I wish I had begun my boat show affiliation sooner, but suffice it to say, a return to Skan eateles at the end of July would be great!
Best wishes to all and to the Chapter in general. You certainly have a dynamite show going and I'm sure you'll want to continue the tradition.

Thank you again for your kindness.
Fondly, . Jan Logan

WOODEN BOATS DISCUSSION GROUP
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SATURDAY MARCH 28TH 1998: Joint Dinner Meeting with Niagar Frontier, Wine Country & Fingerlakes Chapter

FINGERLAKES CHAPTER WORKDAY: at the Anitque Boat Musem in Clayton New York Saturday May 16th 1998

JULY 18TH & 19TH: Wine Country Classic Boat's 16th Annual Antique Boat Show & Regatta, Hammondsport, New York

FINGERLAKES CHAPTER 1998 BOAT SHOW: 28th Annual Boat Show July 24th-26th Skaneateles ,New York.

JULY 30TH-AUGUST 2ND: Antique Boat Museum's 34th Annual Antique Boat Show at Clayton New York

AUGUST 7TH-9TH: Manotic Classic Boat Club, ACBS,23rd Annual Boat Show at Westport,Ontario Canada

SEPTEMBER 16TH-21ST: WCCS/FLC Annual Fall Outing to Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

SEPTEMBER 17TH-20TH: ACBS : Annual Membership Meeting hosted by the Southern California Chapter, San Diego, California

FINGERLAKES CHAPTER ACBS: Fall Foliage Cruise To Be Announced

1997 Boat Show Posters Still Available Call 315-685-0552

FOR SALE

VINTAGE STEAM LAUNCH "Souvenir d'Antan", WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1901 BY ALFRED BURGOINE, BOATBUILDER TO QUEEN VICTORIA. http://www.tsknight.u-net.com/souvenir/

FOR SALE THREE WOODEN SAILBOATS: 1947 17-FT NATIONAL ONE DESIGN WITH TRAILER. NEEDS BOTTOM & DECK . 16-FT COMET. NEEDS DECK & COSMETICS. GOOD PROJECT BOAT. WRIGHT K BOAT #300 WITH TRAILER. BRIGHT HULL & DECK. EXCELLENT CONDITION. CALL 315-594-1632 FOR DETAILS.

FOR SALE RARE 1927 20-FT GESSWEIN SPORTABOUT WITH ORIGINAL 6 CYL. VAN BLERCK ENGINE. TWIN COCKPIT WITH UNUSUAL FACING REAR SEATS. BOAT & ENGINE FULLY RESTORED. TRAILER INCLUDED. CALL GENO OR BARBARA GIOVANNETTI 315-947-5532 EVENINGS.

FOR SALE BOATING MAGAZINES: ANTIQUE BOATING VOL I # 1,2,3&4 VOL II #1,2,3&4 VOL III #3&4 VOL IV #1,2,3&4 POWER BOATING AUGUST 1917 MOTOR BOAT MARCH 10, 1923 JAN 25, 1927 JUNE 25, 1927 MAKE OFFER. CALL GENO OR BARBARA 315-947-5532 EVENINGS

FOR SALE 1930 18-FT. FAY BOW RUNABOUT. STRUCTURAL RESTORATION COMPLETED IN 1995. 60 HP CHRIS CRAFT B REBUILT 1993. RUNS GREAT! NEW EZ LOADER TRAILER. BEAUTIFUL BOAT...CALL DOUG KNAPP 607-869-9271

FOR SALE 1930'S PIERCE BOAT. 15 FT. MAHOGANY SPLIT COCKPIT, BRASS HARDWARE & 620 GRAY (60HP). BUILT BY NED PIERCE, PENN YAN...CALL GEORGE MORSE 315-889-7720

FOR SALE 1962 FEATHER CRAFT 14FT MODEL 25 HP GALE BUCCANEER OUTBOARD WITH ELECTRIC START..CALL ARNIE RUBENSTEIN 315-637-8522

FOR SALE 1972 PEARSON ENSIGN 24-KEEL SAILBOAT, 8 FT COCKPIT WITH WOOD TRIM,MAIN & GENOA SAILS, COVER,4HP MOTOR, CRADLE & DINGY...CALL CONNIE LOGAN 315-685-1599

FOR SALE GRAY MARINE ENGINES;4-52,4-75 PARTS MOTOR,AND 6-71. ALSO 3 DEPTH FINDERS.... CALL AFTER 6PM........ ERWIN LAITENBERGER 716-594-8533

WANTED TO BUY WANTED FIRST PROJECT BOAT. NOT READY FOR A COMPLETE WRECK. POWERBOAT FOR FAMILY OF 4. SIXTEEN TO EIGHTEEN FOOT RANGE, FAIRLY BEAMY FOR THE OCASSIONAL ROUGH WATER..WILL BE A GOOD HOME. CONTACT AL AT 518-477-5711 EVENINGS email

WANTED CARBURETOR & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING STARTER FOR EARLY '20S FAY & BOWEN 4 CYL. 4 STROKE ENGINE MODEL LN-41. DICK SHERWOOD 716-265-1518

WANTED 16 TO 18-FT WOODEN OUTBOARD TO RESTORE FOR USE AS A FAMILY FISHING BOAT. DAVE MOSKIN 413-253-9100 DAYS

WANTED MARINE HEAD FOR A 1941 GAR WOOD...BRAND MAY BE APELCO, WILCOX, CRITTENDON, OR RARITAN CALL ARNIE RUBENSTEIN AT 315-637-8522

WANTED FOUR-LEGGED SKI TOW BRACKET FOR 1956 16FT. CENTURY RESORTER. CALL
ED RITTER 315-524-3007

WANTED CLAYTON BOAT SHOW POSTERS 1960'S & 1970'S....CALL AFTER 6PM........
ERWIN LAITENBERGER 716-594-8533

WANTED BOATERS WHO WILL BE REUPHOLSTERING BOATS IN GENUINE LEATHER HIDE: COLOR
BURGUNDY...THE MORE HIDES..THE LOWER THE COST...CALL AFTER 6PM........ ERWIN LAITENBERGER 716-594-8533

HELP!!! alright, its not wood- KEEP READING-I have a 1962 beuhler turbocraft, 16' chevy inboard with a hamilton jet drive. I cannot find anyone or anything anywhere that has to do with this boat. I would like to correspond with other enthusiasts or knowledgable persons. thank you!! contact Matt Bishop

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