Volunteer Connection
Volunteer Connection
March 20, 2010
Happy 1st Day of Spring!
Museum Resumes Winter Hours of Operation
On March 19 the Maritime Museum resumed winter hours and is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5 and on specified Sunday Lecture dates from 1-4. The Museum will be open 7 days a week beginning on May 1. We are currently seeking individuals to volunteer as front desk staff. If you are interested in being the first great impression to the patrons of the
Looking to add to your 1812 wardrobe? Need that special something to finish the look you are looking for? Just want to have fun? The Kalamazoo Living History show features a very large collection of vendors and suttlers. You can find almost anything from buttons to tailors, flintlocks to cooking gear. Ready made clothing, and artisans who will accept commissions. There are numerous displays and entertainment to make the day a fun outing for the entire family. If you attend in period dress you can win door prizes ! All this for only $ 5.00 per person. Additional information is available at: http://www.kalamazooshow.com/ ~ submitted by Al Kempf
Spare Bed Needed
The Museum is seeking a bed to furnish the room at the Keepers House for our relief Captain. If you have a bed to donate, please contact the Business Manager at info@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.
Electrical System
Anyone interested in assisting Captain Sikkema with preparing the vessel’s electrical system for the annual COI inspection, is invited to contact him at captain@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.
TSCA News
We held our belated monthly meeting at the Padnos Saturday. In attendance were Dick Dodsen,
Work progressed on the Pooduck with the seats getting nearly finished, the centerboard trunk and cap ready to assemble and some other odds and ends accomplished. There was yet more discussion about the rig with no consensus reached. It looks like its going to be a row boat for while, which is not at all a bad thing. What else do you expect when you build a boat by committee? (A "committee boat" as Dick says) It's not that we can't make a decision, it's just that there are too many decisions made, few of which agree. It's just about time to begin the finish work, which means lots of sanding, priming, sanding, painting, more sanding and more painting. Dick raised the question of floor boards. Those can be added later if we elect to go that way. I'd like to propose that this boat be usable, with or without floorboards or sail rig before June 19th and the Classic Boat Show and Festival. That would be a good time to splash our creation for the first time, if not sooner. While I really hate to start another discussion of substance, we have yet to decide on a color scheme for this "yacht" (here we go again). Most seem to agree that paint, not varnish is called for here.
Dick showed us the rubber band powered "stern wheeler" they are proposing as one of the kids models for the show.
The show registrations are out and as of Friday, Patti had received the first one back with a check. We're off to a fast start, let's keep that going. Remember, this year the price of admission includes a custom T-shirt, with others available for the First Mate for a slight extra charge. We're hoping to have more boats this year, so don't wait until the spaces all fill up. The next meeting is April 3rd at the Padnos. ~ submitted by Pete Mathews
Get Your Rig On…
Nathan Haggar supplies bosun knives, spikes, and fids to the Ship’s Company. Knives are $45, spikes are $20, and fids are $15.
If you are interested, please contact Nathan at 269.236.5278
Catch Nathan at a Wednesday night work session in March and have him sharpen your knife.
Custom Made Leather Sheaths…
Marcia Flynn is happy to make a leather sheath for anyone needing one for their knife, spike and/or fid. Prices start at $50.00. Call Marcia at 616.901.2018 or email her at marciaflynn@att.net.
HELP WANTED
The Museum is looking for a volunteer to coordinate the health and maintenance of our Fish Tug, Evelyn S. An interest in commercial fishing would be helpful, but is not required. Some knowledge of wooden boats and/or Kahlenberg engines would be helpful, but again, not required. This person would be asked to monitor the condition of this exhibit, make suggestions to improve the exhibit and coordinate maintenance with the Collections Committee and staff Volunteer Coordinator. Forming a committee of like minded individuals to assist in these efforts would be encouraged. The Collections Committee is looking into having a survey of the vessel done, hopefully this year, which will give all involved an idea of her current condition and what needs to be done. For starters, cleaning, painting and the ongoing task of preventing rainwater intrusion would lead the list. We are also working on reinterpreting this exhibit. This would be a way to contribute to our Museum as well as a way to gain knowledge about both commercial fishing as it was practiced on the Great Lakes and about these very distinctive vessels which are only found here on our
Ship’s Company Crew Documents Needed by April 15
The
- 2010
- Current first Aid and CPR certification
If you have not done so already, please email, fax, or mail in your documentation to the Volunteer Coordinator by April 15, 2010, in order for us to prepare for the annual COI. If you have any questions, please email mstephens@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.
Rigging Weekends…
Only twenty-one more days until…Uprigging! Please mark April 10-11 and 17-18 as Rigging Weekends on your calendar and join us.
Upcoming Activities at the Museum:
Date: Event:
Wednesday, March 24, 6-8 PM FGW Work Session
Saturday, March 27, 1-4 PM Basic Seamanship I Sail Training Class (pre-registration required)
For the good of the cause,
Mary Stephens
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
South
voice: 269.637.8078
fax: 269.637.1594
www.MichiganMaritimeMuseum.org
posted by Executive Director | 11:59 AM
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