Hopefully, everybody's New Year has started out swimmingly (no pun
intended). I know this to be the case for those who attended the Annual
Banquet & Meeting on January 22nd. A great time was had by all - for proof,
just check the photos on the website (
www.woodenboatassociation.com).
If you have additional photos you'd like to post, contact our Webmaster -
Richard Wolff. His email address can be found on the website.
Here's your chance to make good on your New Year's resolution (i.e. to become
more involved with the WBA.) Attend the February 17th Meeting!
David Kanally has prepared a multi-media extravaganza titled "Wooden Boats,
Iron Men - The Story of the Restoration of PT 658". We'll actually have live
audio feed from Portland, Oregon to hear directly from the team that restored
this 78-foot, Higgins-made PT boat. This was a 10-year project that returned
the boat to its original operating condition. This exciting presentation
will start promptly at 7:30 p.m., so you don't want to be late!
For a map to our meeting location, follow these instructions:
- Go to Website
- Click on "2005 Calendar"
- Select "February 17"
- Select "Click Here for Map"
After David's presentation we'll focus the meeting on planning our 2005
activities. So, bring your calendars and ideas!
Pre-Meeting Gathering
For a light meal, libation, and tall tales, join us @ 5:30 p.m. at
The Midway Point
12801 Midway Rd., 75244
(SWC Midway & LBJ)
Upcoming Meeting Dates & Presentations
Thursday February 17th "Wooden Boats, Iron Men - The Story of the
Restoration of PT 658". David Kanally
Thursday March 17th "Antique Boat Museum and a Little More". Seb
Borrello
Thursday April 21st "The Future of Army Transportation HSV-1 (High Speed
Vessel)". Mark Kelsey
Back in the Saddle
Our Signalman - Lisa Daniels - reports that Skipper Bob Cutler
is recuperating nicely from his back surgery. Bob is closely watching the
calendar for the upcoming day when he is, again, cleared for takeoff!
Please call or email Lisa @ (972) 294-0585,
lisa@lrdaniels.com with any
information to share.
Boats for Sale
Check out the website for updates on boats and engines for
sale by our members. You, too, can advertise on our site. Simply contact the
Webmaster -Richard Wolff - for specifics on listing information.
"Just Do Something"
We're looking for volunteers to make presentations and to
provide refreshments at our upcoming meetings. Should you be willing, call or
email Mark Webster @ (214) 403-1851,
mwebster@topher.net.