New Name: Three Rivers Chapter

Max Peterson

LOVES Wooden Canoes
Our newly-formed chapter met on Saturday, Feb. 11th at Max Woodworking and chose the name "Three Rivers" for the chapter based in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to Don Bottman as Chapter Head, we elected Jim Speed, Treasurer and decided on a $10 annual dues to cover costs of postage and meeting expenses. Herb Adams, Bob Ball, Howard Gaston, and Jim Speed agreed to coordinate the next session, a trip on the Allegheny River from Franklin, PA to Kennerdale, Pa. to take place May 20th. More information will follow.

Joe Ballay and Paul Knuth presented an excellent program on steam bending. Paul had a canoe in the process of being restored to use as a form and everyone had a chance to take a hand in the bending of sample ribs. They also discussed the process of bending and demonstrated the bending of a gunwale sample. Twenty six wooden canoe enthusiasts were in attendance and a good time was had by all.

Max Peterson
 
Three Rivers Chapter Dues

Andy,

Thanks for asking. I neglected to include the address. You may send your dues to: Jim Speed, 2918 Cornell Ave., New Castle, PA 16101. He may also be contacted at jlspeed@adelphia.net.

We missed you and Jackie at the meeting. Bill Conrad took some great photos. I'll try to forward them to you.

Max
 
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