ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
By Teri Hoffman-Ashley

From Fourth Watch Winter 2006 Issue

On September 12^th  – 17^th the Heartland Chapter hosted the ACBS Annual Meeting and the fourth International Boatshow.  This was a very special meeting as it marked the 30th anniversary of the Antique and Classic Boat Society which was founded right here on Lake George!

Lake of the Ozarks, cradled among the rolling mountains in Central Missouri, hosts 92 miles of shoreline on a scenic 55,000 acre, man-made lake built in 1931 by the construction of the Bagnell Dam.

On Wednesday, the early arrivals, our own Ken Tornvall and Ann Huber among them, were treated to a Poker Run on the Lake.  The 1^st place winners, Chris & Bob Braaf of the Rocky Mountain Classic Chapter, donated their entire winnings to the American Red Cross to assist the victims of hurricane Katrina.

Thursday, was the working day.  We began with a Chapter Roundtable, where over 50 ACBS members from over 25 chapters in the United States and Canada had an informal discussion of topics including, membership, outings, workshops, judging, fiberglass boats, meetings and youth development.

After a short break, we commenced the Annual Meeting with many new faces and more chapters joining the group.  We then received a detailed report from all of the Committee Chairpersons.  Topics ranged from Headquarters Operations, the Rudder and the Chapter President’s Handbook to the Treasurer’s Report, Insurance and Legal issues.  These minutes are available on the ACBS website at www.acbs.org   Please take a look and see what the ACBS committees are working on for you.  The ACBS President’s gavel was then passed from Jeff Stebbins to Jeff Rogers of the Water Wonderland chapter.  The meeting concluded with a heartfelt speech from retiring Past President, Dick Sherwood of the Finger Lakes chapter.

Friday morning began with the boat owners putting the final touches on their crafts as the judges scrutinized the 60 plus historic, antique and classic boats which were docked directly in front of the TanTara Resort.  The afternoon program featured Carla Gernhofer of Hagerty Insurance giving a presentation on “Insurance 101: Protecting your Assets”.  Carla’s presentation was then followed by the premier of “This Old Boat” TV pilot which was very interesting and most entertaining.

Saturday was our last day to take pleasure in the beautiful Missouri sunshine.  We enjoyed Bob Wilcox’s incredible Miniature Outboard display and model boat collection in the hotel Lobby, followed by the Women’s Clinic.  Yours truly, met over a dozen women at the resort boat launch and after a quick safety and maintenance discussion, each woman driver backed the boat trailers across the parking lot and down the ramp.   Everyone who participated - completed the task successfully!  In the afternoon, we watched the Chris Craft Kit Boat Demonstration hosted by Captain Jim Shotwell of the Chesapeake Bay chapter where a brand new kit boat was constructed in front of our eyes.  The Boatshow Awards presentation followed with the “Boat of the Year” being awarded to Mike & Becky Siegel of Seabrook, Texas with their 19’ 1939 Chris Craft “Little Lady”.   The final day concluded with a Silent Auction and Dinner where many additional awards were presented.

The next ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boatshow is scheduled for Lake Tahoe, September 12^th to 17^th 2006.  Please be sure to keep in mind and mark your calendars for September 2007 as the Adirondack Chapter will be hosting the 2007 Annual Meeting on the Queen of America’s Lakes!

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