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“If Your Business Was Here, You’d Be Home Now.” Thirty-eight members and guests arrived
at the Atrium “Winner’s Sports Grill” in Brunswick, Maine beneath clear
skies. Though it had the appearance
of an early spring, a brisk winter breeze reminded us to keep on our long
johns.
Newcomers aren’t strangers for long, for Chapter 89 is
known for good hospitality.
Everyone had an opportunity to ponder over the three orangutans and strange
contraption at the side of the dining area, and we all enjoyed a whiff of
“what’s cookin” from the luncheon buffet.
The 166th meeting and 37th year
of Maine Chapter 89 got underway at 11:00 a.m. with some NEW faces in the
crowd. During the Welcome Hour, we
caught up on the latest news.
The Business Meeting started around 1:00 PM, led by 1st
Vice-President Nan Vance. She
extended a special warm welcome to Laura Morse, widow of our honored
member, Carroll Morse. Chapter
Advisor and friend, Cal Morgan, shared some thoughts with the membership
over his long-time friendship with Carroll Morse.
Nan Vance then welcomed members and guests during her
opening introduction and asked for folks to make a “self
introduction”.
OLD BUSINESS: Chapter Secretary Ern Grover read the
Minutes of the Meeting for our January 2006 meeting. Treasurer Tom Vance rendered the
Treasurer’s report. The membership
accepted both reports.
NEW BUSINESS: Nan Vance inquired
about Chapter 89 interest in Washburn-Norlands
Living History Center to be held the last weekend of June 2006 at
Livermore, Maine. Several chapter
members offered their continuing support.
MEMBER RECOGNITION: Awards
Chair Ern Grover presented an award to Member Chuck French. He was recognized for his volunteer work
in the Chapter. Thanks to Chuck’s
time on the phone and behind the wheel, we now have a fantastic luncheon
facility at the Atrium for future meetings.
NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED: David Crocker of Hamden,
Maine and Michael Gentile of Yarmouth, Maine were formally inducted as new
members of Chapter 89. Welcome to
the family of Chapter 89!
Looking ahead: 1st Vice-President Vance announced our
next meeting would be held on May 20th again at the Atrium. Our presentation will come to us from Ern
Grover on the topic of Clock Maintenance,
Simple Repairs and Simple Adjustments. Our Annual “Lobstah Picnic” will be July 15 at the Rockport
Boat Club, September 16 and November 18.
Our November 18th meeting will be our Annual Chapter
Auction and Election of Officers for 2007.
Raffle drawing: Marilyn Mosher won the $20
draw, and Ben Crosby won the $10 draw.
Congratulations!
presentation: A motion to adjourn the meeting
was made and seconded, and the members turned their attention to the
presentation, “Down Memory Lane”.
Jim Bryant, still married to his first wife Margaret for nearly 50
years, is known as “The Hurdy-Gurdy Man” all over the Northeast for the
past fifteen years, after retiring from being a Steamfitter Controls
Technician amongst many other trades.
Always a favorite, member Jim Bryant shared some
memorable moments of the beginnings of Chapter 89, giving special tribute
to long time member and friend Carroll Morse. Then he took us on a short trip down Memory Lane, and paying
a little homage to some of our Old Timers. In the background, a Powerpoint presentation flickered nearly
100 pictures from past meetings back as far as the establishment of Chapter
89 in 1975. Of course, no program
is complete unless Jim shares what’s been happenin' back at 'Shuy Connah',
and a few teasers about “bein' a clock-fixah and collectah.” As usual his pet Orangutans, Frizzy,
Fonzy and Fred, played a little in the background, while he “ran the rosin”
to play a couple of melodies on the SAW.
Invitation: Come
join us at a future meeting. We’d
love to show you some Maine hospitality.
Ern Grover, Chapter 89 Secretary
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Presenter Jim Bryant
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Nan Vance – Prez for
a Day!
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Special Guest Laura
Morse
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New Member David
Crocker
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New Member Michael
Gentile
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Member Chuck French
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receives his
award. Thanks Chuck!
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