Volunteer Connection

January 6, 2011

 

Happy New Year Friends!

 

Welcome 2011!  This will be a year filled with hope, promise and excitement here at the Museum….mark my words.  We are off to a fabulous start and have much to be grateful for.  Your generous contributions continue to flow in as we come closer and closer to reaching our budgeted goal for the Ride the River Fund Drive.  Thank you all for finding it in your hearts, and your pockets to give, and for the valuable time and energy that seems to be endless for so many of you!

 

It’s a cold and snowy day today; however the Museum remains full of activity.  My office is much warmer thanks to the generosity of our President, Pete Matthews.  Thank you for the heater, it has helped tremendously and is sure to save some money on our heating bills!  With all of the active committee work, there is always someone stopping by.  Just remember to call first so that you are not standing out in the cold!  I’m always happy to see you and appreciate all of your help.  

 

Patti Montgomery

Business Director

 

 

What’s For Dinner Tonight?

 

Night for the Museums*

 

 See You All Tonight At

 

Clementine’s

 

Come out and invite a friend or two along

Greet your neighbors!

Enjoy the 1st Thursday in January

While supporting your favorite Museums

 

*Historical Association of South Haven, Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum

Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven Center for the Arts

 

 

Volunteers Needed to Work Shows:

 

Thank you to all of those who have responded to help for the Grand Rapids Boat Show & the Chicago Maritime Festival.  Your prompt response has been amazing and further details will be communicated very soon.  What a great opportunity to spread the word about the Michigan Maritime Museum!

                                 

 Engineering, Mechanical, and Systems Committee
 

Thanks to those who heard the call and will roll up their sleeves and get greasy!  Tim Bell, Tom Askew, Jim Schultz, Tom Jett, Jim Ellis, Steve Stryd and Jim Spurr in undertaking to care for the engine, Mechanical and systems of FGW, through the year.  This will include training this winter, commissioning in the spring, maintenance through the season and winterizing come late fall.  Jim Schneider will donate time to teach the basics.  A primary goal of the committee will be to create a manual, including photographs, instructing all about the more "modern" aspects of an 1810 replica.  There is not much maritime history in these efforts, but it is said, "If they had had an engine, they would have used it!"

 

We look forward to getting started, very soon! 

 

-Jim Spurr, First Officer"

Road Trip to Rhode Island!

 

It won’t be long and it will be time to head east my friends, to pick up the hull of our soon to be Lindy Lou!  We are looking for a hero to step forward who could bring her home.  We are in need of a driver, and a truck large enough to pull a 30’ River Launch Hull and trailer.  If you or someone you know might be willing to help our cause, or if you have the truck but would prefer to co-pilot, please call or email Jim Schneider or Patti at the Museum.  The estimated pick up time is early March.  Your help would make a huge difference and I’m sure it would be a trip that you will remember and talk about for years to come!

 

Patti Montgomery

Business Director

 

Events Calendar

 

Did you know that you all have access to the Calendar of Events, Activities, and Meetings here at the Museum?  If you are interested in knowing just what’s going on visit our website at www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org   then just click on Events, and then click on Calendar of Events on the left hand side.  There you are, and hopefully I’m on top of it, and we are current with our scheduled activities.  If you would like to add a meeting or activity to our calendar, please feel free to contact me with the information you would like to add.  Together we can keep everyone informed and spread the word!

 

 

Welcome New Volunteers & Members

 

 

Word has it that we have had some new faces showing up out in the Padnos for work sessions!  Welcome, in a big way to Doug, and also to Nicholas.  Work is back in session and the heat is on in the Padnos.  With Eric and David’s leadership these work sessions are in full swing and the completion of some major projects are targeted before the arrival of Lindy Lou!  It’s a busy place and thanks to all of you who show up to lend a hand, our Tall Ship Friends Good Will shall be ready for a great season of 2011.  Stop by and see what YOU can do to help!

 

Until next time………..

 

Patti Montgomery

Business Director

Michigan Maritime Museum

269-637-8078