Dave Kidd Wins Founders Award

FLC member Dave Kidd, President Rob Kidd's father, was honored with the Founders Award at the 2006 ACBS Annual Meeting. The award is given for outstanding life-time achievements in furthering the goals of ACBS and is one of the most prestigious awards given out by the Society. Dave has been a member of ACBS since 1977, and was President of the international organization from 1981 to 1983. Congratulations, Dave, on receiving this well-deserved recognition (and my apologies for not including this note in the last issue of Brightwork. -Ed.).

President's Message

Dear Members, One of the things I enjoy most about our newsletter is reading about our members and their boats. Our last issue of Brightwork was one of the best in this regard, and when I called our editor, Dick Sherwood, to tell him how much I enjoyed it, he asked me to get busy writing the history of my boat. Well, I did and I hope you enjoy it. With so many long-distance members in our chapter, this is a great way for us to get better acquainted. Who will be next? You may be excited to learn that we're going to get a second chance to tour Canandaigua Lake together on June 2nd. You'll recall that we were met with foul weather last year and I was disappointed since I've never seen the lake. Once again I've invited members of the Wine Country Chapter to join us for the fun. Remember that there are almost always empty seats on these outings so let Janice Miller know if you're coming with or without a boat so that she can make arrangements on a first-come, first-served basis. Adirondack Chapter President Cheryl Slater-Schampier is still in need of volunteers who would like to help with the Annual ACBS Meeting and Boat Show in Lake George this September. So far, I know of three people from our chapter who will be going, and if anyone reading this is also planning to attend and would like to be a part of the action, give Cheryl a call at 518-456-3421 or mchief34@yahoo.com

Rob

Letters to the Editor

Dick, Great job on the "Spotlight on a Member" article! I'll be sending my copy to my Dad in Vero Beach, but would like a replacement copy if possible. Thanks. Jamie Strong

Glad to accommodate. Sent the next day. -Ed.

Dick, Great story (Royal Amber). Thanks for the effort. Hope to see the boat next summer. ACBS VP Gene Porter

Dear Dick, Betty and I have wanted to get to the Finger Lakes Boat Show and meet some of the members, but family illness and the sheer size of Tomahawk on a trailer has kept us close to home for the past few years. I am currently working on a 1965 16-ft. Lyman (I do all my own work.) which I could easily trailer to Skaneateles for the show. Hopefully, by 2008, it will be done. I want to thank you for taking a look at the enclosed information on Tomahawk and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. Your Brightwork newsletter is great! Tom & Betty Strongman

PS Larry Trumpore (p. 371, 2006 ACBS Directory) owns several pre-war Lymans and may be able to help Jamie Strong with his vintage Lyman. See page 2 for more about the Stongman's 1961 Sea Skiff, Tomahawk. -Ed.

Dick Just received the latest issue of Brightwork which I feel is one of the best issues you have ever done! I was reminded that I have a new address and I want to be sure I get the next issue, so I had better give it to you. It is: 4976 Surrey Lane, Liverpool, NY 13088-4745 I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy new year. Roger Townsend

Hi Dick, Got the newsletter. You spelled Peewaukee with four "Es." That's how Bob Bush (ACBS President) pronounces it. He doesn't know any better. But you...I'm surprised! You have a very detailed newsletter with good contributors.

FLC member and ACBS Director Wil Vidal My apologies. The correct spelling is Pewaukee. -Ed

. Dick, We survived the holidays and are enjoying this El Nino winter, although my skiing has been zero! I got the newsletter and the article looked great! Nice job! Stew (Sill) enjoyed it also -- I saw him yesterday. If it's possible, I'd love to have a few extra copies for family and friends. I thought there might be extras from the printer. If not, it's not a big deal, as I can edit the draft and make extra prints of that. Ed Leroux

Copies sent the next day. -Ed.

Thanks also to Charlie Adams who called to express his surprise and appreciation for the article about his 1934 Thompson outboard in the last issue. -Ed.