Maritime Messenger - Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum

Maritime
IN THIS ISSUE
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New Endowment Campaign
Terry Quist Joins Board
Maritime Stories Event
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New Kids’ Activities in the Museum
Building a Community: Business
Members
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Get to Know “Boat” Erickson
Fun Activities on Facebook
U of M Chalk Talk Comes to MLMM
MLMM Is Just a Jaunt Destination
General Construction Services Becomes
Supporter
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Brush & Palette Club Exhibits Works
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As Seen in Classic Boating Magazine
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Classic Boat Show & Speed Reunion
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Volunteer Spotlight: Darin Erlandson
The “Wag” from Rudy
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The Garden Buzz
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Calendar of Events
Messenger
June 2013
It’s all happening
at the
Museum!
“Building a Sound Legacy”
MLMM Board Announces New Endowment Campaign
Fred Bursch
Over the last several years the museum has
undertaken a number of capital projects,
including the building of the original museum,
the expansion into the north gallery and, most
recently, phase 1 of the Maritime Gardens
project. These projects have been funded with
generous donations from our members and
interested parties.
These projects require ongoing support in order to maintain
the quality buildings, exhibits and gardens. Memberships and
admissions alone are not sufficient. If we had an endowment
fund, earnings from an endowment could be used to supplement
our annual income to support the Museum and Gardens.
The Board of the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum recently
received a challenge from the Mammel Foundation. If the
museum can retire its debt, build an endowment for the future,
and operate the museum in a fiscally sound manner the museum
will receive a private collection of boats valued in excess of
$600,000. What a gift and what an opportunity!
Terry Quist Joins
MLMM Board
Terry Quist
Terry was born and raised in
Alexandria, MN. He graduated from
Jefferson High School in 1971.
He attended Concordia College in
Moorhead, MN and graduated with
a degree in social studies. He taught
in several school districts in North
Dakota and Minnesota.
In 1983, he began his administrative work at Apple Valley
High School. After completing graduate work in educational
administration, he and his spouse, Sue, moved back to
Alexandria where he served as curriculum director for
the Alexandria Public Schools. Their children, Cally and
Thomas graduated from Jefferson High School in 2007
and 2009. In 2006, he was selected to be Superintendent
of Schools in Alexandria. He retired in 2012. He has
served on boards for Douglas County Library, Habitat for
Humanity, United Way and Alexandria Area Economic
Development Commission.
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The Museum Board has accepted this generous challenge and
has now undertaken what we are calling the “Building a Sound
Legacy” campaign. Chaired by Jim Eidsvold, with assistance
from the board members, we hope to meet the goals established
in the challenge. The great news is that we have already
received a number of gifts and pledges and our board is 100%
behind this campaign, supporting it with their efforts and personal
contributions. We are well on our way to meeting the goals laid
out in the challenge. We hope to retire all debt within the next
year and annual operations are trending positive.
Would you like to know how you can participate? We would
be happy to visit with you about gifts of any size, including gifts
of appreciated assets (such as stocks) or leaving a bequest in
your will. Your gift could help insure what AAA calls “a gem of
Minnesota” remains vibrant and alive well into the future.
Will you help?
Fred Bursch, President
MLMM Board of Directors
Maritime Stories
The Split Rock Lighthouse is a Lake
Superior National Landmark and one of
the most photographed lighthouses in the
USA. Mike Roberts was the keeper of
the lighthouse when it was deactivated
in 1969. He joined the US Coast Guard
and was part of some search and rescue
adventures. He will talk about the sinking
of the Edmund Fitzgerald
and his interview of Dennis
Hale, the sole survivor
of the Daniel J. Morrell
shipwreck on Lake Huron.
Hear these maritime stories
in the beautiful setting of our
Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum.
Also, meet Jacob Odlund, new director of the Douglas County Library.
Location: Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Gardens
Date: Wednesday, June 12 • Time: 5:00-6:30 pm • Cost: $13
Contact Community Ed at 320-762-3310 to register.
New at the Museum ...
Some fun new
activities have been
developed for our
junior visitors! Pam
Pearson developed
the content and
Brian Larson
created the graphic
design. Thanks so
much!
Pam Pearson
Former coordinator/
teacher of high ability
students for District 206.
Brian Larson
Graphic designer at
Tastefully Simple, Inc.
Looking for us?
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
205 3rd Ave. W, Alexandria, MN 56308/ PO Box 1205
320-759-1114 • www.mnlakesmaritime.org
Facebook/mnlakesmaritime
Community
These businesses have become members
and supporters of the MLMM and Gardens
Support Our Supporters!
Kids’Activities!
Building a
Please support them!
Arnquist Carpet Plus
Weston Station
Juettner Motors
Gate City Bank
Carlson Music Center
Maney International
Lowry Mfg. Co.
Freedom Boat Service
Alexandria Motor Company
Steinbring Motorcoach
CliftonLarsonAllen
Ron’s Warehouse
Viking Savings Bank
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Get to know ...
“Boat”Erickson!
Erick G. “Boat” Erickson was born
in Sweden on July 19, 1866 and
became an American when his
parents emigrated in 1868. The
family lived on Lake Ida, outside of
Alexandria. At age 17, Erick decided
to build a boat for fishing. Neighbors
soon started asking Erick if he could
build boats for them, also. With his
background in woodworking, he
began making boats for resale in 1885. He soon became known
as “Boat Erick.”
In the late 1890s he moved his small operation into the city of
Alexandria, and built a small shop. By 1914, Erickson’s boat
shop covered 7,000 sq. ft. of floor space. Most of the boats
were sold within a small radius of Alexandria; however, some
went as far as Kansas City, and Chicago. The earliest boats
were built with lapstrake hulls. Sometime in the early days of
Alexandria Boat Works, the name “Lady of the Lakes” was
attached to their boats, the name stuck, and was used as the
trade name for their boats.
Numerous US patents were granted to Erickson, many of which
you can see at the Maritime Museum. His patents included
the underslung boat trailer in 1925, boat anchor, his stripbuilt method of boat construction, self-locking oarlock, and an
aquaplane surfboard, which is also displayed in museum.
Erick died on January 7, 1936, at the age of 69.
Check Us Out on Facebook!
Have you visited MLMM’s
Facebook page yet?
By the way, you don’t have to be
a Facebook member to join in the
fun! Just click on the link on the
left side of the museum’s website
(www.mnlakesmaritime.org).
Thanks to Craig Mische for
keeping the Facebook page
fresh and fun!
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Special Event!
The University of Minnesota
Golden Gophers “Chalk Talk
2013” road trip will be at MLMM
on Monday, June 17 at 4:30
pm.
New Gophers mens’ basketball coach Richard Pitino is
one of the coaches scheduled to be here, along with other
coaches. There will be photo opportunities with Goldy and
coaches as well as prizes and giveaways. It’s a great time
to bring your kids and grandkids to the MLMM!
Registration is free, but required; call 1800-846-7437.
COLLABORATIVE MARKETING
Take a Jaunt to the Museum!
Minnesota Lakes
Maritime Museum is
proud to be a stop
on the Just a Jaunt
tour!
The tour is a joint effort among MLMM, Carlos Creek
Winery, Panther Distillery, Crooked Willow and Tastefully
Simple to promote sites of particular interest in our area.
The museum looks forward to welcoming many “Jaunters”
this summer!
NEW SUPPORT
Gardens Gains Another Supporter!
General Construction Services, a nationwide company
specializing in water tower construction, repair and
removal, has offered their support to the Gardens Project.
For nearly 30 years, the company’s owner, David C.
Webb, has successfully worked with many cities and
businesses.
Dave recently delivered industrialized-sized accent
pieces to be used in the gardens. Very large, handmade
turnbuckles will be sandblasted, powder-coated and
installed in the gardens. General Construction Services
has offered to assist with any welding or heavy metal
construction.
David and Museum Director Bruce Olson are longtime
friends. “When Bruce calls, D.C. Webb will be there!” said
Webb. “Together we have enjoyed hot air ballooning and
skydiving in a previous life.”
Featured Exhibit
The Brush & Palette Club began in 1965 when a local group
of artists, who wanted to be with other, like-minded people,
decided to form a club. The club meets weekly on Tuesdays at
the United Methodist Church.
Many professional artists have been invited to teach workshops
over the course of 48 years. They use different media, such as
acrylic, oil, watercolor, journaling, bookmaking, mixed media,
pastels, paper collage and portraiture.
In an effort to reach out to the community, the club has been
involved in many projects, such as face painting at various
events, sponsoring youth workshops and painting memory
boxes for the hospital auxiliary. Members also donate baskets of
original greeting cards to be auctioned off at the DCHA annual
ball. The club recently contributed art work that was displayed
at the Jefferson Community Concert, and they regularly hang
exhibits at the Douglas County Library.
The MLMM is happy to welcome the Brush & Palette Club to the
museum this summer!
At a special, members-only event on May 30, artist
Myron Sahlberg, recently retired from Alexandria
Technical & Community College, demonstrated
the creative process of portraiture by immortalizing
MLMM Member Jim Eidsvold.
Photos by Dick Shorma
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Published by permission of Classic
Boating magazine.
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Minnesota Lakes Classic Boat Show
July 12-13, 2013
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center,
Alexandria, Minnesota
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and The Motoring Journal are
pleased to announce “Speed Reunion” as the newest addition to the
Minnesota Lakes Classic Boat Show. In its 26th year, the Minnesota
Lakes Classic Boat Show has established itself as the Upper Midwest’s
premier vintage boating event. The classic boat and car hobby holds
a strong bond in style, workmanship and enthusiasts. Arrowwood
Resort’s beautiful lakeside front lawn presents a great opportunity
to display automobiles along with the watercraft. We first brought in
European automobiles in 2012, and it proved to be a perfect match.
For 2013 we are featuring Falls Flyer boats and Porsche cars. There
will be many other makes and models of watercraft and automobiles
on display as well. The Speed Reunion is a two-day event beginning on
Friday, July 12 with the “Tour de’ Lakes” driving tour, winery
tour and VIP boat museum tour with Bruce Olson, MLMM
Director, followed by a “wine and cheese” in the Maritime
Gardens. Our Friday activities end at Arrowwood Resort
with the Captains and Pilots Party, where registrants dine
surrounded by the boats and cars. We will also offer boat
rides Friday evening for those showing an automobile or
boat on Saturday. All show cars are treated to a secure
indoor parking and detailing area Thursday and Friday
night.
The event continues Saturday with the land and on-water
display of boats and the vintage and exotic European
vehicles shown lakeside on Arrowwood’s beautiful front
lawn. Saturday includes educational briefings on featured
cars, boat rides, drive-bys and much more. This is a great
family venue, with the Arrowwood Deck Bar, swimming
pool, golf, water park and so much to do just steps from the show area.
Boat and car owners are encouraged to get registered ASAP! The event
is filling and lodging is filling up quickly! Hotel and food are available at
discounted rates.
Go paperless!
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Get your newsletter faster and save the museum
by requesting to have it emailed instead of sent
by mail. Email [email protected] to be
added to the email list!
and Speed Reunion!
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1948 17’ Falls Flyer Split Cockpi
EVENT SCHEDULE:
• Friday July 12, 2013, noon-4:00
pm: Tour de’ Lakes – Join us in a
scenic driving tour around the
Alexandria Chain of Lakes, a
visit to the Carlos Creek Winery
and our final destination landing
at Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum for wine and cheese,
with a complimentary tour of the
facility.
• Friday July 12, 2013, 6:00 pm:
Welcome Reception - At the
onsite indoor parking/detailing
center. Owners will be able to
prep cars, mingle and share
drinks and stories while gearing
up for Saturday’s event! The
delicious Arrowwood Pasta Bar
will be available. Please specify
when registering how many
are in your party for the dinner.
Complimentary vintage boat
rides available.
1957 Porsche Speeds
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Boat Registration
For more information visit: http://www.mnlakesmaritime.org/events_boatshow.cfm
Contact: Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
Phone: 320 759 1114
Email: [email protected]
• Saturday July 13, 2013, 10:00 am2:30 pm: The Minnesota Lakes
Classic Boat and Speed Reunion
is unique. Gorgeous Vintage
Watercraft will be displayed both
on the water and lakeside joined
by Vintage and Exotic European
Cars and Motorcycles gracing
the lawns of Arrowwood Resort.
Educational briefings on specific
boats and automobiles. Special
guests Paul Mikkelson and Lee
Wangstad, along with auto
historians, will share insight into
design and history of rare show
pieces.
Car Registration
For more information visit: http://www.themotoringjournal.com/moto-gusto
Contact: Chris Runge [email protected]
Phone: 320 491 5316
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VOLUNTEER
Darin Erlandson
Spotlight!
THE “WAG” FROM RUDY
MLMM’s mascot shares a dog’s-eye view
of museum happenings!
Special thank-yous from Rudy ...
To Larry & LaVonne: Your couch is a great place to
land and all the TLC is appreciated!
To Larry Pearson, who always includes Rudy in
emails!
To Mary Mische, for an endless supply of treats!
To all our volunteers who give me a little attention
and “pat!”
Darin has been a consistent and dependable volunteer for the Maritime Museum
since before it opened, and has generously shared his many talents. Inside the
museum, he has helped to build the Minnesouri Angling Club porch, designing,
building, finishing and installing the boathouse at the reception desk; assisting
in hanging many of the boats; and assembling boats for displays. Outside in the
gardens, Darin has helped construct gazebos, cleaned and maintained the garden
streams, helped install and take
down the event stage canopies
and even completely restored
a golf cart to be used as a
gardens maintenance vehicle.
Lilly and Ru
In addition, Darin is an
excellent representative of
MLMM at area boat shows,
where he pilots the museum’s
launch, Stella (1903 Faye &
Bowden). He has been an
ambassador for the museum
all over the Midwest.
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Offering a warm welcome to all our
visitors is one of Rudy’s favorite
parts of the job.
Thank you, Darin, for all you do!
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Rudy is THRILLED by the response
to our membership campaign. Check
out all these renewals!
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The Garden BUZZ!
Join Us for a Fun Community Event!
Music in the
Gardens!
Celebrating the Summer Solstice!
June 21 • 5:00-9:00 pm
Music by Funky Gumbo
Burgers & refreshments available
Please bring your own chair
Open to the community!
Admission: $10 donation to the Gardens Project
The event will celebrate Phase 1, share
plans for Phase 2 and celebrate our
amazing volunteers!
Gearing Up for Phase
Helping Our Gardens
Grow ...
Mike & Kathie Lillehangen, MLMM
members, supporters and garden
volunteers, put “sweat equity” into
a gardens project.
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We’re excited to report that professional landscape
drawings for phase 2 are complete. The second phase of
the garden will include a hosta garden, observation deck,
multiple water features, secluded garden “rooms,” and a
grand entrance.
Sponsorship of the garden rooms is available.
This is a great way to support a legacy that continues to
grow. Consider a personal gift (or one to honor a special
person) or a memorial gift.
Contact Bruce at 320-491-2438 for more information.
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june
12 wednesday
“The Last Keeper of the
Lighthouse”
5:00-6:30 pm
Mike Roberts was the keeper of the
beautiful Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake
Superior and will be sharing his many
adventures he experienced. Come hear
these maritime stories in the beautiful
setting of our Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum! Register through Community Ed
at 320-762-3310.
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U of M Golden Gophers “Chalk
Talk 2013”
4:30 pm
University of Minnesota Athletic Director
Norwood Teague and select Gopher head
coaches, including Richard Pitino, are
scheduled to be at the Minnesota Lakes
Maritime Museum for photo opportunities,
along with prizes and giveaways. By
reservation only. Call 1-800-846-7437.
21 friday
Music in the Gardens - Funky
Gumbo
5:30-9:30 pm
july
5 friday
Music in the Gardens - Kelley
Hunt
8:00-11:00 pm
Returning! Invited back after a wellreceived concert last year, Kelley Hunt is
a talented R&B singer/songwriter who will
bring entertainment and wonderful music to
this event and to your own ears. Not to be
missed!
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saturday
Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum Classic Boats & Car
Reunion
2013
calendar of
events
Food and refreshments will be available
to purchase at all events.
august
2 friday
Music in the Gardens
Kool Whip - 5:00-6:00 pm
Lisa Lynn - 6:00-9:30 pm
This event is one of the major fundraisers of
the season and unique auctioned items will
be sold in the company of great musicians
and great friends.
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center,
Lake Darling, Alexandria, Minnesota.
Minnesota Lakes Boat & Car Reunion
has received national attention from all
directions. From Florida to Canada, this
free event at the quality and visitor-friendly
venue is guaranteed to be a huge success. Music in the Gardens - Pistol
The featured boat is the Minnesota-built
Whipping Party Penguins
“Falls Flyer” and will honor Larson Boats of
5:00-9:00 pm
Little Falls. This is a great opportunity to see
The Pistol Whipping Party Penguins is a
all of these boats and classic cars in one
fun, fast-paced bluegrass band that will play
place!
foot-stomping music at this fun event!
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24 wednesday
In-house concert - Touring
musicians and songwriters
7:00-10:00 pm
Free will donation.
This event is the celebration of Phase 1 and
the introduction of Phase 2 of the beautiful
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum &
Gardens. Funky Gumbo is an energetic
Music in the Gardens: Tim
group that will bring entertaining music
to your ears and is sure to get your feet
Patrick and the Blue Eyes Band
moving!
7-10 pm
26 wednesday
Tim Patrick and the Blue Eyes Band will
bring you back in time and make you want
to dance all night at this event! Quality food
and beverages available for purchase.
friday
30 friday
Honky Tonk Healers
6:00-9:00 pm
The Honky Tonk Healers are a mature
outlaw country band that will be playing
classics from Willie Nelson, Waylon
Jennings, and many more!
october
25 friday
In-house concent - Bill Staines
A frequent MPR featured musician. Details
to follow.