Lake Champlain Chapter ACBS Annual Fall Meeting

Lake Champlain Chapter ACBS Annual Fall Meeting/ Brunch

Aboard the Northern Lights Ship Lake Champlain, Vermont

Sunday, October 18, 2009 Noon

George Maffey, President opened the business meeting to approximately 50 members and guests.

The minutes of the previous general meeting held in April in Plattsburgh, New York were approved by motion from Marselis Parsons and seconded by Keith Gaylord.

Judy Grosvenor, Retiring Secretary, was thanked for her six years as secretary.

Treasurer’s Report Mike Munson circulated the Treasurer’s report. The balance for fiscal year 2009 is $3,163.82. It was noted that more was spent this year than taken in due to the two boats, the kit boat, “Tucker’s Bite” and “Miss Ruby”. The complete report was placed on file. Motion Keith Gaylord moved we accept the Treasurer’s report. Bill Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed.

Proposed Budget for 2009-2010

Mike Munson presented this budget for examination and said that this budget will be balanced. Motion: Dick Lang moved we accept the budget as presented. Ed Bombard seconded the motion and it carried.

Proposed Slate of Officers and Board Members for 2010

Mike O’Brien-President

Jay Annis-Vice President

Mike Munson-Treasurer

Thierry Guerlain-Secretary

George Maffey-Immediate Past President

Board of Directors
2010 2011 2012

Bill Aldrich Larry Asam Steve Pond

Bill Truex Hans Pfister Keith Gaylord

Mike Turner Gene Porter George Kurjanowicz

The proposed slate was presented and accepted by a motion made by Marselis Parsons and seconded by Helene Lang.

Membership Steve Pond reported an increase of membership to 110 members. Approximately 63 are from Vermont, 31 from New York State, and 10 from other states.

ACBS Directory- George reminded members that dues are payable by January 15 to ACBS in order to have your name printed in the directory. Steve noted that the renewal notice from ACBS will be annually.

LCACBS Boat Show Myndy Woodruff commended those who made the boat show a success with “44 boats present, a cooperative marina staff, and a lot of fun”. George Maffey was applauded for a wonderful gathering at his house on that Friday evening.

Calendars Hans Pfister announced that he is taking orders for the upcoming 2010 calendars. He praised Larry Asam for his fine photographing of boats for the calendar.

Holiday Party Hans Pfister announced the Holiday Potluck Party to be held at his home on Saturday, December 5 at 5:30 pm.

Awards Mike Munson presented the following 2009 Westport Boat Show awards:

The BEST OF SHOW award

Awarded to “MASHNEE”, a 1902 Herreshoff Buzzard’s Bay 30, designed by Captain Nat Herreshoff and owned by Jan Rozendaal. MASHNEE was rescued as a result of the “Save A Classic” page in WOODENBOAT Magazine. From 2005 to 2008 she had the place of honor at Darlings Boatworks where she was completely restored. Her Lake Champlain home is in Malletts Bay.

MOST ORIGINAL/BEST PRESERVED boat award.

Awarded to “CEDRIC”, a 1948 Greavette Disappearing Propeller launch owned by Myndy and Katie Woodruff. Prior to being purchased by the Woodruffs, Cedric was on display at the Adirondack Museum. She currently cruises Saranac Lake waters.

PEOPLE' S CHOICE award.

Awarded to “GEE WHIZ”, a 1939 Chris Craft 17’ Deluxe Runabout owned by George Maffey. George purchased her in 1996 and had a new bottom installed by Spencer Boatworks. Her home port is Westport, New York.

BEST OF CLASS FOR SAIL

Awarded to “ELLIDA” a 1958 Ohlson 35 yawl, owned by Michael Munson and family. The owner has completed much restoration over the years and in 2007 had the structural keel and stem replaced by Darlings Boatworks. When the structural work was complete, Munson finished the reassembly. ELLIDA sails out of Malletts Bay.

BEST OF CLASS FOR OUTBOARD

Awarded to “LOOKAI”, a 1957 16.6’ Lyman outboard powered by a 1959 Johnson 25. She is owned by Dashka and George Kurjanowicz who have carefully restored her to her present condition

BEST OF CLASS FOR CRUISER

Awarded to “NAULAKHA”, A 1938 Elco 30’ Marinette owned by Ed and Lois Hackett. The boat had been sitting in the Shelburne Shipyard for many years before Ed, Lois, and Ed’s sons painstakingly restored her. She is homeported in St. Albans bay and has cruised extensively—Ed and Lois are currently en route to Montreal. The name “NAULAKHA” is taken from Kipling and means “Priceless gem”. The name fits.

BEST OF CLASS FOR UTILITY

Awarded to “IMPROMPTU”, A 1951 Chris Craft 23’ Holiday, owned by Keith and Beth Gaylord. This boat spent her early life in the Lake Erie area and was once found stored in the rafters of a barn. Keith purchased the parts in 2002 and had her restored by Darlings Boatworks. She is also the subject of some “Pink Elephant” awards, but that is another story. She is powered by a 1968 Crusader V8.

BEST OF CLASS FOR LAPSTRAKE UTILITY

Awarded to “SWEETIE”, a 1956 Chris Craft 22’ Sea Skiff, owned by Mark and Linda Snelling. SWEETIE has been a regular at our chapter’s shows for several years and it has been great fun to see the owners going through the agonies and elations of restoration. This is her first best of class award and it is well deserved.

BEST OF CLASS FOR “RACEBOAT”.

Awarded to “JOSHUA’S TREE”, a 1950 Century 16’ Resorter owned by Steve and Paula L’Ecuyer. After purchasing the boat in its original configuration, Steve decided to convert it to a gentleman’s racer—this meant relocating the engine and creating a single rear cockpit. The boat is powered by a 1950 Gray 6 cylinder engine.

BEST OF CLASS FOR RUNABOUT

Awarded to “ENCORE”, a 1934 Chris Craft 18’ runabout, owned by Howard and Claire Peck. This boat was originally used by Swensen Camp on Upper Saranac Lake. It was given to Raymond Spencer as part payment for caretaking. The present owners purchased her in 1993 sold her, and re-purchased her in 2002—thus the name “ENCORE”. She runs her original 1934 Model B engine which had been left at the camp boathouse when the camp closed.

BEST OF CLASS FOR CONTEMPORARY/REPLICA

Awarded to “JULIE LYNNE”, a 2009 prototype from the Callinectes Boatworks in Kennebunkport, Maine. “JULIE LYNNE is 16’ long, built of cold molded Spanish Cedar, and powered by a jet pump providing a top speed of 50 mph. Ready to run, she tips the scales at 1,100 pounds.

BEST OF CLASS FOR LAUNCH.

Awarded to “ROSIE”, a 1903 Lozier 19’ launch, originally built in Plattsburgh, New York, and owned by Jody and Diane Lapham. Jody says that this boat brings back childhood memories of cruising in a small open launch—with a hard to start engine. He tells us that “ROSIE”, at one point in her life, was owned by a Mr. Quinell who stored her on the bottom of the lake every winter and raised her every Spring. Over the past several years Jody has painstakingly restored her and it was a delight to see her here at the show. Rosie is powered by a 1903 Universal 4 cylinder engine delivering 15 horsepower.

BEST OF CLASS FOR PULLING BOAT

Awarded to a 1896 Adirondack Guideboat owned by Joe Otis and restored by Steve L’Ecuyer. She was built by Luthor Owens. During the show Joe had the opportunity to chat with several contemporary guideboat builders who were familiar with Owens’ boats. Joe reported that the current builders are building very authentic replicas.

BEST CENTURY AWARD is sponsored by the Century Boatowners’ Association and is provided ot our chapter to present at our annual shows. The 2009 award was awarded to “Rx”, a 1959 Century 16’ Resorter owned by Dan Corcoran. The owner’s grandfather bought and named “Rx” in 1959 and she began her life on Lake Champlain in 1960. She has been actively used ever since, having had wood restoration by Darling’s Boatworks in 1987 and an engine rebuild by Fox Marine in 2009. She is powered by a 1959 Gray V8, 170 horsepower.

The BEST LYMAN AWARD. This is a perpetual award provided by the Shelburne shipyard (once a Lyman dealer) which travels from recipient to recipient each year. For 2009, it was awarded to “TRUE NORTH”, a 1959 Lyman 23’ Soft Top Sleeper, owned by Gene Porter. She is homeported in Willsboro Bay and cruises extensively. Gene reports that this hull size and configuration is ideal for the big water often encountered in Lake Champlain. “TRUE NORTH” has already traveled from Lake Champlain to New York City, by water, and will soon depart, by water, for Montreal. True North is powered by a 1960 Gray V8.

The JOHN LADUE AWARD is another perpetual award created by the chapter in honor of a founding member who believed that boats were to be used and enjoyed. For 2009, it was awarded to “WHITE CAPS”, a 1947 Chris Craft 22’ Sportsman owned by Marselis Parsons. There is no question that Marselis uses his boat—and his propeller has the rock dings to prove it (but that’s a pink elephant story).

MERIT AWARD awarded to “BETTY WINDSOR” a 1958 Chris Craft 20’ Utility owned by Tom Bouchor.

MERIT AWARD awarded to “DAD’S DREAM” a 1950 Chris Craft 22’ Utility owned by Dean Harrington, and powered by a 1961 GM V8.

MERIT AWARD awarded to “REBEKAH”, a 1947 Chris Craft 17’ Runabout, owned by Daniel and Rebecca Fendlason.

MERIT AWARD awarded to “SILK PURSE” 1935 Chris Craft 18’ utility, owned by Gary Wilson.

Other Awards: The President’s Award was presented to Hans Pfister for his many hours of service in the categories of: calendars, banners, kit boat, and dedication to LCACBS.

The Youth Program Award was given to Amanda Munson.

The Pink Elephant Award was presented to Larry Asam.

George Maffey turned the gavel over to the President-Elect, Mike O’Brien. He in turn presented George, Outgoing President, with a gift and applause for his fine work the past two years.

Mike announced the 2010 LCACBS Boat Show to be held on the 2^{nd
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He also announced that our chapter will host ACBS International, at their quarterly meeting this summer, on June 10,11,12. Bill Truex will head up the planning committee.

The meeting was adjourned by a motion made be Keith Gaylord and seconded by Bill Aldrich.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Grosvenor, Secretary