From the Helm

I was just going along for the cruise, enjoying the sun, when the captain asked, “Will you steer?” So, I find myself at the helm.

There have been great examples for me to follow. Most recently Kyle Jamar, and I thank him for his enthusiasm for this boat club, his innovative thinking about our activities, and his ability to involve new members. Thanks, Kyle, now, for staying on the Board as a Director.

As we’re winterizing boats, it’s a good time to reflect over the activities of the last boating season. You’ll read in the December issue of Mahogany & Chrome about the annual boat show in September held at Grand Lake. Heartland Chapter members also participated in boating events around the country and ten members were part of the Annual ACBS International Meeting at the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada.

Some exciting news to share with you – our Heartland Classics Chapter will host the 2012 International ACBS Meeting and Show at Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake. We will soon be forming a steering committee to begin the planning for this major event. Watch for details and be thinking about how you can get involved.

ACBS is mailing members a renewal membership form. It is important to return it by December 31st in order to have your information included in the Directory. All membership dues, including the $25.00 for Heartland Chapter, go directly to ACBS. The Chapter dues are then forwarded back to our Treasurer, Patty Thompson. Your Chapter dues pay for the publication of Mahogany & Chrome, as well as underwriting the preparation for the chapter’s many activities.

If you have shared your email address in the directory, you may be receiving some chapter announcements from Heartland-Classics (at) hotmail (dot) com You may also send notes to me at that address.

Getting to know more of you and having fun doing that is one of my goals. I recognize a real bond of friendship within this organization. It’s great to share the cruise with you.

Kathy Parker