Volunteer Connection
Volunteer Connection
June 13, 2009
Greetings, Friends!
National Geographic Film Shoot…
On Saturday, May 30, a five-person film crew from
The one-hour documentary, one of a series of “Dive Detectives” will air in the fall and focuses upon the wreck of Scourge, lying 290 feet below the surface, just off of St. Catherine, Ontario. Photographs of Scourge were used by the MMM when it designed Friends Good Will in 2003. There are many similarities, such as the transom windows, mainsheet box, cleat and traveler, mast shelf, spars, hatches and fife rail.
By all accounts, the film crew were very pleased with Friends Good Will and it is hoped, as the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 approaches, the MMM will be asked to feature our favorite sloop, the pride of South Haven, in other programs.~ Jim Spurr
Come to the Museum's Classic Boat Show, June 20 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM…
The Museum's Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA) is supporting the Classic Boat Show this year. We've got a full complement of boats and exhibitors, some interesting presentations for boat enthusiasts and activities for children. This year's poster is attached with the day's schedule. Come out, bring friends and family, and enjoy the day with us.
There will be over 30 boats on display from a 42' ketch to a 5' children's punt to a 24' Chris Craft
We need a boatload of volunteers to assist with this Saturday’s Classic Boat Show. Please email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org and sign up to help in the following areas:
1. Event set-up (5 volunteers needed)
7:30-10:00 AM
2. Information and Membership Table (2 volunteers needed per shift)
10:00-12:00
12:00-2:00
2:00-4:00
3. Boat Show Registration Table (2 volunteers needed)
7:30-10:00 AM
4. Event break-down (4 volunteers needed)
4:00-5:00
5. Selling Soda and bottled water (Ship’s Keeper Apprentices-2 children ages 8-13 needed per shift)
10:00-12:00
12:00-2:00
2:00-4:00
6. Docents for Interpreting Evelyn S. (1 per shift)
10:00-12:00
12:00-2:00
2:00-4:00
7. Docents for Interpreting the Coast Guard Exhibit (1 per shift)
10:00-12:00
12:00-2:00
2:00-4:00
Friends Good Will out of Port until June 27…
Our favorite tall ship, Friends Good Will, slipped her dock lines early this morning and is plying her way up Lake Michigan on her way to
If anyone is available to make the drive to
Merrytime Festival & Fish Boil July 18…
If all you want to do is have a great time…the Merrytime Festival & Fish Boil is where you’ll want to be on July 18. The festival is being held on the campus of the Michigan Maritime Museum starting at 5 PM and lasting until 8 PM. Included in this year’s festival is a Deluxe Fish Boil that is served with warm rolls and a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or beverage of your choice all followed with a scoop of Sherman’s Ice Cream for dessert.
Adults will be able to purchase Merrytime Spritzers throughout the evening. Admission also includes a chance to win passage for 6 on the tall ship Friends Good Will . You’ll enjoy live music throughout the evening featuring mariner Tom Kastle and his songs of the sea. Kids will want to participate by netting fish from our pond where every fish wins a prize. Adults will want to take their chances in the Merrytime Cork Pull where every participant wins a bottle of wine, with one lucky cork puller winning a bottle valued at $100. There will also be a silent auction featuring a chance to bid on original nautical prints, a handmade quilt and an array of other exciting items.
Tickets are $25 a head and are available at the Museum, Bayberry Cottage, and Wolverine Hardware. All proceeds from the event benefit the
This exciting fundraising event will be made possible with the generous support of our wonderful volunteers. The
Set up 12:00 – 4:00 4 -5 people
Event jobs 5:00-8:00 (Number of people depending on how many shifts )
Ticket sales at front door – duties include selling tickets for the event, giving each ticket holder a raffle ticket to win passage for 6 on FGW and giving a wrist band to each ticket holder for dinner service (which will be in the parking lot) 3-4 adults per shift
Fish Boil- Food will be served in the parking lot under a large white tent.
Mark Holbein asked for adults to help serve. 4-6 (depending on how many Sea Scouts volunteer)
Clean tables between guests. 2 young adults
Ice Cream scooper for dessert 2 young adults
Bartenders – set up on the grounds, not in parking lot 2-4 adults
Cork Pull – Wine raffle. These people will sell corks with #s on them. The number will correspond to a bottle of wine….everyone wins! 2 adults
Fishing Pond – sell a chance to net a fish to win a prize….everyone wins! This game is great for kids. 2 young adults
Raffle or Silent Auction table – 2 -3 adults to encourage participation
Please email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org to volunteer your support and benefit our educational programming! ~ Barbara Busch
Ship’s Keeper Apprentice Training Session on July 1 at 9:00 AM…
Youth ages 8-13 years old are invited to become Ship’s Keeper Apprentices. Apprentices assist the paid and volunteer crew aboard Friends Good Will each morning by swabbing the decks and preparing the vessel for sailing. They also assist in giving dockside tours aboard the vessel when she is in port. To sign up for the upcoming training or for more information, email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org. Working as an Apprentice is an excellent opportunity for children to prepare for volunteering as crew when they reach 14 years old.
Front Desk/Museum Host Training Coming up…
Do you enjoy meeting new people, providing information about the Museum, answering the telephone, and ringing up purchases? If so, join us for one of our upcoming Front Desk/Museum Host Training Sessions offered on the following dates:
- Wednesday, June 17, from 9:00-11:00 AM
- Wednesday, June 24, from 6:00-8:00 PM
We will learn the user-friendly new point-of-sale system as well as discuss background information on Museum exhibits and programming. Please email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org to sign up.
Ship’s Company in Demand!
The day sailing season will soon reach its peak, in the weeks of July and August. The trained, qualified crew of Friends Good Will is both needed and appreciated, so to fulfill the mission of the MMM. Please set aside time, once each week or more, to enjoy the sailing, the fellowship, the curious passengers and the natural beauty only found from the deck of a tall ship amid the waves and sunsets off South Haven.
Soon we will be knee deep in snow, so we may as well gather those moments and memories of summer together, with a well found ship, fully rigged and sailing fast off the pierhead!
E-mail Mary Stephens with what times you are available, or if you would prefer, take your chances and show up dockside. [Please note you are not guaranteed a crew position without emailing in advance. ~M.S.] The chances are we can use your talents and will be delighted to see you! ~ Jim Spurr
Upcoming Activities at the Museum:
Date: Event:
Wednesday, June 17, 9-11 AM Front Desk/Museum Host Training
Saturday, June 20, 10 AM-4 PM 28th Annual Classic Boat Show
Wednesday, June 24, 6-8 PM Front Desk/Museum Host Training
Wednesday, July 1, 9:00-10:30 AM Ship’s Keeper Apprentice Training
For the good of the cause,
Mary Stephens
Education/Volunteer Coordinator
South
269.637.8078
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