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TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Lawson CenterDave BargarPresident

Pat BaldwinVice President

Mary HutchingsSecretary

Dick JohnsonTreasurer

Trustees:

Craig Butler

David Graper

Sharon Graper

Dave Lawson

Dave Lipsey

Joe Mitchell

Bill Locke

The Lawson LogNEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

From the HelmDear Members,I am so excited about the 2017 season at The Lawson Center as we celebrate five yearsof operation. We have accomplished so muchsince our opening day of May 19, 2012. To name a few, we have:

• Completed restoration of the museum building.• Installed hundreds of displays.• Established a team of 75 volunteer staff.• Grown to over 400 seasonal members.• Launched youth programs & educational lectures.• Become a regional Event Center hosting seminars, safety classes, weddings,

anniversaries, class reunions, proms, community events, workshops &scouting programs.

• Established a reference library with loads of information about theChautauqua Lake region.

• Joined the conversation to protect Chautauqua Lake’s watershed and waterquality.

• Become a Chautauqua regional asset for the public & members.

We are so fortunate to have a board of directors, volunteers, and members whothoroughly support The Lawson Center. Plans for the future will build off our pastin a way that will continue to benefit the community and our members.

We are going to celebrate our Five-Year Anniversary on Friday, June 9, 2017 from5:30 to 8:30 PM. Details will be forthcoming, but please mark your calendars andplan to attend the party and have fun with us to celebrate the past…and more tocome.

Dave BargarPresident

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Opening DayTLC will be open Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday 10 AM to 5PM, Sunday and Monday 1 to 5 PM. Wewill be open all weekends June through Labor Day; on Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays 1 to 5 PM.Beginning in July, we will also be open Wednesday each week from 1 to 5 PM. Remember to renew yourmemberships if you haven’t already so that you can enjoy the new exhibits!

ExhibitsL.S. Aero MarineThe original sign for the L. S. Aero Marine has a new lifeinside the museum. As you look from the front of thebuilding toward the back, look up and you’ll see the‘new’ old sign. The photo below shows the new signageand Craig Butler’s efforts to display it. These are theletters that were mounted on the front on the building(fastened to the top of the “ledge” above the door &showroom windows). We know who made them, whenthey were mounted, and when they were taken down(apparently, it was difficult to remove heavy snow loadfrom behind them during severe winter weather). We willbe installing exhibit signage that tells the “story” andincludes an early photo of the building.

Also, in 2018, the property at 73 Lakeside Drive will be 100 years old. Craig Butler is beginning to work inearnest on a large framed “Living History of 73 Lakeside Drive”. Dave Wesp is helping select photos thatwill chronicle the history of the property from the late 1800’s to the evolution of TLC and the facility oftoday.

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Upcoming TLC EventsWe are already filling the 2017 Season Calendar with lots of events – all of which benefit our members.Take a look at the events below and mark your calendar for those you wish to attend.

Date..........................................................Event

April 4; 4-6 PM.................................................Teacher Open House

May 24; 4-7 PM................................................Training and dinner for TLC Volunteers

May 27-29; times on previous page.............TLC Opening Weekend

May 31; 6:30-8 PM..........................................Be Safe on Your Boat - It’s more than a PFD - Ro Woodard,Education Specialist, NYS Parks, Marine Services Bureau -TLC Lecture Series

June 3; 8 AM – 4 PM ......................................New York State Boater Safety and Certification (thecertification is $10 charge for adults, youths are free; andTLC will provide a free lunch for all)

June 9; 5:30 – 8:30 PM ...................................TLC Five-Year Anniversary Celebration

June 28; 6:30-8 PM..........................................The History of Chautauqua Lake’s Ice Industry - Ned Ward,Local historian and author - TLC Lecture Series

July 4; 8-10 PM.................................................Member Event – Bring Your Own and watch the fireworksfrom the deck

July 9; 1:30-4:30 PM .......................................Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter of the Antique & ClassicBoat Society sponsor Learn about Boat Restoration in theTLC Shop

July 23; 1-4 PM.................................................Bemus Bay Pops Water Ski Show: 1-2:30 ski lessons atTLC; 2:30-4 PM ski show

July 26; 6:30-8 PM...........................................How the Lake Works: The science and natural history ofChautauqua Lake - Tom Erlandson - Retired JCC ScienceProfessor - TLC Lecture Series

August 27; 1-4 PM...........................................Bemus Bay Pops Water Ski Show: 1-2:30 ski lessons atTLC; 2:30-4 PM ski show

August 30; 6:30-8 PM .....................................The Chautauqua Lake Fishery: Past, Present and Future -Justin Brewer and Paul McKeown, NYS DEC, Bureau ofFisheries - TLC Lecture Series

September 2; 8-10 PM.....................................Member Event – Bring Your Own and watch the fireworksfrom the deck

September 16&17; 12-4 PM ..........................Bemus Point Fall Festival Weekend - FREE ADMISSION &20% / 25% OFF STORE ITEMS. TLC Open House / BemusPoint Fall Festival.

September 27; 6:30-8 PM...............................Boats We Have Come to Know and Love: Stories from theTLC Boat Shop - Andy Robinson and Giff Lawrence - TLCLecture Series

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Boating Safety Certification – and a Free LunchOne of four New York State approved boater safety classes will be offered at TLC onSaturday, June 3, 2017. This boating certification class includes a FREE LUNCHprovided by TLC! The class begins at 8 AM and ends at 4 PM.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s department will be conducting the class andadministering the state test. These classes are required for anyone age 10 and above tooperate a motorboat and anyone age 14 and above to operate a personal watercraft (jet ski).The course is free to anyone age 10 to 17; attendees age 18 and over will have to pay a$10.00 fee to New York State to receive a certification card. The course is required foranyone born after May 1, 1996 to operate any water vessel in New York. Anyone bornprior to May 1, 1996 only needs this certification if they plan to operate a personalwatercraft.

There is no pre-enrollment. Registration will take place atthe course and parents of attendees under the age of 18 mustsign a release form. Just come to TLC on June 3rd at 8 AM.,take the class, enjoy a light lunch, pass the test, have fun,make friends, and – most importantly - be a safe boater.

CongratulationsEach year the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce recognizebusinesses and organizations who have made a difference in theirfields. This year, Jamestown Awning, Inc. was recognized as theBusiness of the Year. Jamestown Awning has been a supporter ofThe Lawson Center since we opened – we know they are anexceptional business with whom to work. CongratulationsJamestown Awning, Inc. on being recognized as an organizationthat makes a difference!

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

TLC continues to provide educational opportunities for students, scout-ing groups and adults just to name a few. To introduce educators, campdirectors and scout leaders to what the TLC does we will hold our firstEducators Open House on April 4. This open house will familiarizeattendees with the museum so that they can effectively integrate theofferings into their curriculum, badges or field trip excursions.

We have hosted hundreds of 4th graders, campers and scouts through the museum so that they canlearn local lake and boating history. Our programs support the New York State educational stan-dards in many subject areas. A big thank you to the Lenna Foundation for supporting this OpenHouse.

The TLC Lecture series “Learning at the Lawson” was quite popular last year and we have sched-uled the series again for the upcoming season. It will run May through September on the lastWednesday of each month. The dates and times are noted in the events table above. Please join usat these social and learning events. The lectures are free of charge so bring a friend. It is a greatway to introduce new people to the museum. They start at 6:30 PM with a mix and mingle withlight refreshments. Lectures run from 7-8 PM.

One of the lectures from last season

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAWSON BOATING HERITAGE CENTER ON CHAUTAUQUA • SPRING 2017

TLC OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Personal and Business Events at TLC

Thinking of a special event, family reunion, business meeting, or anniversary party? The LawsonCenter provides a perfect setting for such events and there is a caterer’s kitchen to support theevents. Information and planning details for your event can be obtained by contacting TLC EventCoordinator, Rae Lynn DeAngelo, at rreimondo@stny.rr.com or 719-499-2548.

The Lawson Center has become a “go to” venue known for its beautiful location on Bemus Bay,gorgeous sunsets, and the vast array of collectible museum exhibits. The summer schedule is fillingup quickly so call soon and make your plans.

Wedding Event at TLC