New Acquisition: “Knowing What’s Important” by Marc Castelli Marc Castelli of Chestertown is a featured artist in the Museum’s special exhibit, Lasting Reflections: Feuchter and Castelli—Two Centuries on the Chesapeake. One of the artworks in the exhibit is Castelli’s watercolor, “Knowing What’s Important,” which shows two watermen in a small skiff, working their pound net.

“Knowing What’s Important” is a gift of collector Diane Simison, who collected Castelli’s works on Chesapeake Bay watermen. Simison passed away in May 2010.

The watermen, Sam and Rob Joiner of Kent County, are a father-and-son team. Their pound nets are set in treacherous open waters near the mouth of the Chester River. The painting

captures them as they bunt the net—gathering all the fish to one side before dipping them out. The men work in harmony, straining against the weight of the net and its catch, while comfortably in control of the small skiff.

The large 32” by 40” painting can convey a number of messages about the watermen—how the trade is passed on from father to son, how the watermen contend with the forces of nature, or the peculiar blend of ancient and modern technologies they employ. Lasting Reflections continues at the Museum through November 7.

Apprentice Programs Keep Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Historic Fleet AfloatOn any given day you can wander into the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) Boat Yard and learn something new. Caulking, varnishing, replacing planks

or steam bending frames are just some of the maritime skills being used at the Museum through two unique apprentice programs. Shipwrights and apprentices working in the Boat Yard are exposed to a broad array of historic vessels and their associated required restoration and maintenance projects.

For apprentice Bud McIntire of Winston-Salem, NC, working in the Museum’s Shipwright Apprentice and Apprentice for a Day Programs since January 2010 has led him to a new career and passion in his life—something at age 60 he never dreamed he would be doing.

He comments, “I knew I wanted to work with my hands and with wood—I wanted to do something more intuitive and that had more of an aesthetic sense—boat building definitely offers that.”

After McIntire, who had worked 40 years in commercial and residential architecture in Atlanta, GA, became interested in wooden boats, he began to research

museums which offered apprentice boat building programs. Although CBMM’s Shipwright

Apprentice Program was not funded at the time and McIntire was an inexperienced carpenter, he convinced Rich Scofield, CBMM Boat Yard manager, to allow him to volunteer his time for six months in

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Summer 2010

“Knowing What’s Important” shows watermen Sam and Rob Joiner at their pound net. © Marc Castelli, 2007

Pictured is Bud McIntire, recent volunteer in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Shipwright Apprentice Program and Apprentice for a Day Program. McIntire plans to attend the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville, MI.

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President’s Messageby Langley R. Shook, President

One of the best parts of my job is recognizing staff and volunteers for their accomplishments. This time one of our boat shop volunteers and governors, Brooke Harwood, has made us proud. Brooke’s dedi-cated work in our Apprentice for a Day program has earned his new 15 ft. sailboat Best In Show in the I Built It Myself competition at this summer’s nationally re-nowned Wooden Boat Show at Mystic Seaport. Con-gratulations to Brooke and the other volunteers who made his Delaware Ducker go from dream to finished reality in eight months’ time. I’m sure Brooke would agree the artist Marc Castelli’s quote of the older wa-terman in the Knowing What’s Important painting on the cover of this To The Point aptly describes Boat

Yard Program Manager Dan Sutherland’s skilled tutelage: “I taught the boy everything he knows [about boat building], but I sure didn’t teach him ev-erything I know.” We are hold-ing a place for Brooke in Dan’s next advanced Apprentice for a Day course.

The next time you visit the Steamboat Building you’ll no-tice our newest arrival: Tug-boat Huntington’s pilot house

that with the help of generous donors was just res-cued from a scrap yard in Jacksonville, FL. The 1933 steam screw tug was in service on the Chesapeake for almost sixty years. Besides her customary round-ed steel exterior with curved glass windows, the in-terior–including brass works, full instrumentation, controls and captain’s quarters—is intact. Hunting-ton’s pilot house complements the Museum’s pend-ing new long-range plan, which contemplates a new permanent exhibit showing how the Bay has been a transportation highway for centuries.

Let me welcome almost 700 new members who have joined us since the beginning of the year. Many of these new memberships were the thoughtful gifts of friends and family who already belonged to the Museum—who better to select others to become members than those who know them best?

Last, I must thank all our supporters whose gener-ous Annual Fund gifts have set an all-time record and exceeded our budget target by more than a third. Our Annual Fund passed $500,000 for the first time in our 45-year history—a strong testament indeed in these challenging economic times to your affection for this institution and your appreciation of its impor-tance. Thank you. We simply couldn’t do what we do without your support.

Taylor Kegan & Tracey Munson Join CBMMCBMM is pleased to announce the addition of Taylor Kegan and Tracey Munson, both of Easton, to the staff.

Taylor has been serving as membership director for the Museum since late April and replaces Cynthia Paalborg who retired in May. Tracey was named director of mar-keting and media relations in June. Michael Valliant, who previously held the position, left the Museum to pursue other endeavors in February.

As membership director, Taylor is responsible for de-signing and implementing initiatives and programs to at-tract, retain and serve Museum members. In addition to enhancing the member experience, she also assists with the annual fund and other development initiatives. She is an alumna of The Country School in Easton and earned her bachelor’s degree in business management and ad-ministration from Washington College in Chestertown.

Tracey’s responsibilities include developing and exe-cuting an integrated, strategic marketing and media rela-tions plan that promotes the Museum’s programs, special events, exhibits and overall visitor experiences. Tracey is a 2005 Shore Leadership graduate and earned her bache-lor’s degree in marketing from the University of Maryland at College Park. She is a board member of Shore Leader-ship, serves on the institutional advancement committee of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation and is a two-time recipient of the Talbot Optimist Club’s ‘Optimist of the Year’ award.

“Taylor and Tracey are great additions to our staff,” commented CBMM President Langley Shook. “Each brings new energy, a fresh perspective and the strong work ethic needed to support the mission and bright fu-ture of the Museum.”

You can contact Taylor Kegan direct at 410-745-4943 or at tkegan@cbmm.org. Reach Tracey Munson direct at 410-745-4960 or at tmunson@cbmm.org.

Tracey Munson (left) is CBMM’s new Director of Marketing and Media Relations, and Taylor Kegan (right) is the new Membership Director.

Brooke Harwood, boat shop volunteer and board member.

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Chairman’s Messageby Joe Peters, Chairman of the Board

I am honored and excited about assuming the chairmanship of this wonderful and diverse organization. On behalf of all of us, I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Bob Perkins, my predecessor as chairman, for his tireless dedication and enthusiastic leadership over the past two years. Bob has truly kept our “ship” on course.

Coincident with the celebrations of our 45th anniversary, our board of governors, in concert with representatives of the Museum’s management team and staff, has updated our Long Range Strategic Plan. This plan clarifies our vision, re-emphasizes our mission and charts our key goals and objectives for the next five years. While the past few years have been a challenge for all of us, I am extremely optimistic about the future of our beloved museum. Recent trends in attendance, membership and annual giving have been very positive. This indicates growing support from our various constituencies. We have a strong, committed Board, an outstanding group of highly competent, dedicated employees and a wonderful team of knowledgeable, steadfast volunteers.

Please visit our campus frequently; we have planned compelling exhibits as well as a number of exciting events for 2010-11. In July, we host our 3rd Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival and in August a new event, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, comes to the Museum. In September, we look forward to hosting the Concours d’Elegance and celebrating our Boating Party, the Museum’s biggest fundraiser. In October, we are presenting our first Frederick Douglass Day. These are just a few of our planned events. Watch our website and local publications for many others. Our goal, throughout the Museum, is to make your visits interesting, stimulating and enjoyable in all respects.

As always, everyone at CBMM thanks each of you for your continuing interest and support. We welcome your participation and input in the year ahead.

CBMM Welcomes Summer InternsThis summer, when you come to the Museum or attend the July 31 Chesapeake Folk Festival, chances are you’ll see one of our summer interns busy at work on campus. Our Folklife Intern Maura Roth-Gormley of Harrisburg, PA and Education Intern Jill Ferris of Lockport, NY joined the Museum for summer internships in June.

Maura comes to the Museum after earning her bachelor’s degree in history at Goucher College in Baltimore. She will stay with the Museum through the end of July, with the primary responsibility of working with the Chesapeake Folk Festival. Maura comments working with the staff and the tradition bearers of the Festival are highlights of her Museum work. After her internship, she will join the Goucher Vagabonds—a 4-member alumni group that will travel from Maine to DC promoting Goucher College at alumni and incoming freshman

events. After working with the Vagabonds, Maura will pursue a career as a yoga instructor and oral historian in the Baltimore region.

Education Intern Jill Ferris will be with the Museum through August working with the Kids Club and family craft activities on campus. Jill enjoys working with children and interacting with Museum visitors. In the fall, she will return to New York to complete her master’s degree in museum studies in the highly regarded Cooperstown Graduate Program—which is a unique partnership between SUNY at Oneonta and the New York State Historical Association. After graduation, Jill will pursue a career in museum education.

For now, both interns are enjoying living in St. Michaels over the summer, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the meaningful work of the Museum.

CBMM Folk Festival Intern Maura Roth-Gromley.

Donate Your Boat!Boat Auction coming Sept. 4Not using your boat? Please consider donating your boat and boating gear to the Museum—you’ll help keep our programs going. Pick-up arranged and the paperwork takes just minutes. Contact Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 for details.

CBMM Education Intern Jill Ferris.

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3rd Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival is July 31 at CBMMCapture the essence, food and traditions of the Chesapeake from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, July 31 at CBMM’s 3rd Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival.

This celebration of the Bay’s people, traditions, work, food and music offers a unique chance to enjoy hands-on demonstrations by regional craftspeople and live musical performances by the New Gospelites, Arty Hill, Old Bay Ceili Band, Sts. Peter & Paul’s Hispanic Ministry and more. Skipjack and buyboat rides on the Miles River will also be available, along with plenty of crab cakes, beer and barbecue chicken back on land.

“The festival is a great way to celebrate the Bay’s traditions beyond just looking at the past,” commented CBMM Folklorist Marian Robbins. “This has become the Museum’s most well-attended and beloved event—people love learning about and celebrating the people living and working on the Bay right now.”

Live demonstrations of trotlining for crabs, crab pot making, boat building, pound net weaving, decoy carving, marionette making and more are included. The Artisans Tent features local artists and artisans displaying and selling their work.

A number of short documentary films about living and working on the Bay will be shown throughout the day. A preview of These Chesapeake Men features a first-hand overview of watermen harvesting the Chesapeake. Chesapeake Bay by Air captures the unparalleled wild beauty, history and natural serenity of the Bay, all from above. Other films include Black Captains of the Chesapeake, The New American Farmer, Last Boat Out, Hands of Harvest and more.

Demonstrations, food, stories, films, boat rides, kids’ activities and more will be offered throughout the day. The event is funded by Maryland Traditions and is sponsored by What’s Up? Publishing, Maryland Public Television (MPT) and Pepsi Bottling Ventures.

CBMM members enjoy free admission to all the Museum’s festivals, with other tickets for the July 31 event at $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $6 for children between the ages of six and 17 and children five years and under are free. Food and boat rides are an additional cost. For more information about the festival or upcoming events at the Museum, visit www.cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.

L-R: Harvey Reed and Wilson Roe demonstrate net making at last year’s Chesapeake Folk Festival. This year’s event is set for Saturday, July 31 from 10 to 5pm and features demonstrations, food, stories, films, boat rides, kids’ activities and more. Photo by Steve Mroczek.

The Chesapeake Folk Festival is a great event for families! From meeting with model boat builders to watching and participating in demonstrations...there ís something for everyone to celebrate the traditions of the Chesapeake at this event.

Debra Hathaway with Dragon Wings gives a marionette demonstration at the Museum’s Chesapeake Folk Festival. The marionette theater, which features handmade marionettes, is run by Debra and her husband Eric of Easton, MD. The July 31 event features live demonstrations of trotlining for crabs, crab pot making, boat building, pound net weaving, decoy carving, marionette making and more. Photo by Steve Mroczek.

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1st Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day is August 15 at CBMM

Come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels on Sunday, August 15 from 1 to 5pm and meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage at the 1st Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Watch professionals in action at a 3pm Boat Docking Contest or participate in the silent auction, featuring the artwork of Marc Castelli & Louis Feuchter. Participants can attend a crab feast, or enjoy hot dogs & cold beer. Tour the Museum’s exhibits or listen to music and a presentation by John Mock prior to the event from noon to 1pm. Live music by Bird Dog & the Road Kings will entertain guests from 1-5pm. The event is sponsored by the Talbot County Watermen’s Association in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Museum members receive free admission. Otherwise, $10 adult admission, $6 for children ages 6-17, and five and under are free. Crab feast tickets are $15 each, or $10 each with a commercial fishing license shown. For more information, visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.

Member Benefits at the 4th Annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance From 10am to 4pm on Sunday, September 26, enjoy the day as rare Grand Classic American and European automobiles from 1900-1942 take the field at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Museum members have special benefits at the event, including a discounted ticket price of $30 and entrance to our Members’ Only hospitality lounge for refreshments.

“The event will feature grand class automobiles from the golden age of motoring. These rare cars will be paired with fashion, vintage motor boats from the same era, vintage carriages, art, and most of all, enjoyment!” said Event Chairman and Founder, George M. Walish, Jr.

Featuring cars from as far away as the West Coast and

Pictured from the left: CBMM Chair Joseph E. Peters; Event Chair David J. North, , behind the wheel of a 1926 Hispano-Suiza, H6B, Skiff Body, from the North collection; CBMM President Langley R. Shook; and St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance Chairman and Founder, George M. Walish, Jr.

John Mock

Weekend Summer Concert Seriesat the Bandstand of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumEnjoy a diversity of sounds—from steamy blues to folk, from swing to acoustic rock, these FREE with admission concerts will entertain both young and old alike.

August 7—Noon to 4pmCaptain Quint plays tropical rock

August 14—Noon to 4pmInstrumental cousins Mac Walter & John Cronin offer vocal originals inspired by the environment

August 15—Noon to 1pm Renowned musician and photographer John Mock presents his unique multimedia maritime concert presentation “From The Shoreline”

August 21—Noon to 4pm Blues Deville plays blues/rock

August 28—Noon to 4pm Bill Dickson & Musical Think Tank perform acoustic rock

September 18—Noon to 4pm Greg Farley plays tropical acoustic guitar

other never-before-shown classics, this is truly a memorable experience for all automobile enthusiasts. Proceeds benefit the Museum. General admission tickets for the event may be purchased online at www.smcde.org. For member discounted tickets, call the Museum at 410-745-4978.

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July

Chesapeake Folk Festival Saturday, July 31, 10am–4pm Celebrate the Bay’s people, food, music, work and traditions. Enjoy live music, great food, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors. Included with CBMM admission (boat rides and food are an additional cost). Free for CBMM members, $15 for non-members, $12 for seniors, $6 for children ages 6-17, children five and under are free.

August

NEW! Watermen’s Appreciation Day Sunday, August 15, 1—5pm Meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage. Watch professionals in action at a 3pm Boat Docking Contest or participate in the silent auction, featuring the artwork of Marc Castelli & Louis Feuchter. Eat your fill at our crab feast, or enjoy hot dogs & cold beer. Music & presentation by John Mock before the event from 12-1pm, Bird Dog & the Road Kings from 1-5pm. Sponsored by the Museum and the Talbot County Watermen’s Association. Free admission for Museum members, $10 for non-members, $6 for children ages 6-17, children five and under are free. Crab feast tickets are $15 each, or $10 each with a commercial fishing license shown.

September

13th Annual Boat Auction Saturday, September 4, 11am—3pm

Boating experts and novices alike have the same opportunity to bid on the boat of their dreams! Offering everything from wooden rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers. Included with Museum admission. Food additional cost. Free for CBMM members, $5 for non-members until 1:30pm. Regular Museum admission prices after 1:30pm.

The Boating Party Saturday, September 11, 6pm—10pm

Enjoy an evening at the Museum’s fall gala fundraiser, ‘Swinging on a Spar!’ Now in its 13th year, the Boating Party includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing on Navy Point. Please call 410-745-4950 for reservations or sponsorship opportunities.

NEW AT CBMM! 4th Annual St. Michaels Concours d’EleganceSunday, September 26, 10am—4pm

Enjoy the day as rare Grand Classic American and European automobiles from 1900-1942 take the field at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a day of casual elegance, fashion, style and most of all, enjoyment. Featuring cars from as far away as the West Coast and other never-before-shown Grand Classics, this is truly a memorable experience for all automobile enthusiasts. Proceeds benefit the Museum. Tickets for the event may be purchased online at www.smcde.org or by calling the Museum at 410-745-4978.

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October

28th Mid-Atlantic Small Craft FestivalSaturday, October 2, 10am–5pm

One of the nation’s premier small craft events! Hundreds of amateur and professional boat builders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes. Chat with demonstrators and owners and watch these one-of-a-kind vessels race. Included with Museum admission. Free for CBMM members, $13 for non-members, $10 for seniors, $6 for children ages 6-17, children five and under are free.

NEW! Frederick Douglass Day Saturday, October 23, 10am—4pm

Come learn more about Talbot County’s favorite son and enjoy good food, music, and educational exhibits, with boat rides on the beautiful Miles River available. All proceeds will fund the Frederick Douglass statue on the Easton Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. $10 admission. Children under 16 are free.

November

OysterFestSaturday, November 6, 10am—4pm Come celebrate the Bay oyster with live music, great food, family activities, skipjack and buyboat rides, oyster aquaculture and restoration demonstrations, oyster tonging, and cooking demonstrations. Included with Museum admission. Boat rides and food additional cost. Free for CBMM members, $13 for non-members, $10 for seniors, $6 for children ages 6-17, children five and under are free.

Apprentice for a Day

AFAD Schedule July through September, 2010

Saturday Activity

July 24 Smith Island skiff #3August 7 Smith Island skiff #4August 14 Smith Island skiff #5August 21 Sailing SaturdayAugust 28 Smith Island skiff #6September 4 Open Topic to be announcedSeptember 11 Open Topic to be announcedSeptember 18 Sailing SaturdaySeptember 25 Open Topic to be announced

Open dates—AFAD will be run on a job specific basis.

The Smith Island Skiff class is for teens 13-18 years of age.

Lighthouse Overnights* Group dates available Fridays and Saturdays

throughout the spring and fall *

For Children 8-12 and their Chaperones/ParentsWith fun, interactive activities, your group can enjoy an overnight sleepover and “travel back in time” to experience the keeper’s life in our 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

• take a hands-on tour of the lighthouse

• try on the chores (and clothes) of a traditional lighthouse keeper

• hear the thrilling tales of adventure about lighthouses of years past

• discover facts and clues about living in a lighthouse through games and puzzles

• swear the oath of lighthouse allegiance and become an official Hooper Strait Light Keeper

• work towards earning a lighthouse badge!

To make a reservation or for more information please call 410-745-4947.

Book Now! Fall dates fill fast!

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A Fir Tree Becomes a Boom in St. Michaels

On June 10, CBMM Boat Yard Manager Rich Scofield, Boat Yard Program Manager Dan Sutherland and Classic Yacht Restoration Guild Director Rick Carrion worked on the first cut on a 54’ Fir log to make a new boom for the Museum’s Edna E. Lockwood bugeye. The log was generously donated by Brad Corrodi of Princeton, NJ after the tree fell during a winter storm. The finished boom will measure 30’ 11” long, with the leftover log used to create a bowsprit for a schooner. Built in 1889, Edna is a National Historic Landmark and the last of the sailing log bugeyes. Chat with our shipwrights in the boat yard or see more photos on the Museum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mymaritimemuseum.

CBMM’s Summer Sailing ProgramWith spots still open this summer, the Sailing Program provides a safe, fun, and encouraging environment for community members of all ages and skill levels to gain the experience and confidence necessary to sail a small boat.

Learn how you, your kids or grand-kids can play on the Bay this summer by visiting www.cbmm.org/sailing.html or calling Kate Livie at 410-745-4947.

L-R: Boat Yard Manager Rich Scofield, Boat Yard Program Manager Dan Sutherland and Classic Yacht Restoration Guild Director Rick Carrion make the first cut.

Students enrolled in CBMM’s Summer Sailing Program ready the boats for their first sail of the day.

Pete Lesher, John Ford, Rosemary Thomson and Langley Shook. Rosemary was recognized for 8000 hours of volunteer service.

Volunteer Appreciation ReceptionOn June 17, CBMM volunteers were invited to a reception to honor their work and service to the people served by the Museum. Several volunteers were recognized for their hours of service as well as their contributions to the boat yard, education and other programs of the Museum. The tented event included a presentation as well as food, drinks and desserts for all in attendance. To learn more about how you can make a difference as a Museum volunteer, visit www.cbmm.org or contact the Museum at 410-745-2916.

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Volunteers with 2000, 3000 and 8000 lifetime hours were highlighted at the event. Recipients include: 2000 hours - Howard Kirchner & Bob Perkins; 3000 hours - Betty Coho; and 8000 hours - Rosemary Thomson.

Staff members Eric Applegarth and Rich Scofield volunteered to serve the volunteers!

Helen Van Fleet and John Ford in the background of the dessert table, greeting guests as they arrive.

Van Fleet’s commitment to the community runs equally deep. She is a 22-year volunteer with Christmas in St. Michaels, serves on the Tourism Board and the Waterways Commission for the Town of St. Michaels and is a past-treasurer and current volunteer with the St. Michaels Business Association. She has previously volunteered with Friends of Hospice’s Festival of Trees, the Waterfowl Festival, St. Michaels Community Center, St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department, the Miles River Yacht Club, Habitat for

Humanity of Talbot County, the St. Michaels Planning Commission and its Board of Appeals. A resident of St. Michaels since 1985, Van Fleet is also the owner/operator of The Fleets Inn bed and breakfast in St. Michaels.

“The Maritime Museum is obviously a big part of my life,” said Van Fleet. “The friendliness and sense of community from our volunteers, staff members and visitors keeps the Museum a vital asset of St. Michaels. It’s something I’m very proud to be a part of.”

CBMM Recognizes Van Fleet for 24 years of serviceHelen Van Fleet of St. Michaels has recently been honored for 24 years of service to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM). Van Fleet currently serves as education assistant and coordinates the Museum’s involvement with the Academy for Lifelong Learning.

Van Fleet joined the Museum in 1986, beginning as a fundraising assistant as part of the visitor services team. She later worked as the volunteer coordinator for over 18 years, helping to bring more than 800 volunteers on board at the Museum.

“If you’ve worked at this Museum as a staff member or a volunteer, it’s impossible to imagine the Museum without Helen,” commented CBMM’s Facilities Manager John Ford. “She helps support every aspect of this place and truly helps make the Museum tick. I should mention that although Helen has been a part of the Museum for a very long time, the rumors that she was a personal friend of Capt. John Smith are completely unfounded.” Ford went on to comment that Van Fleet often serves as a surrogate mother for new and long-time staff members, and can be counted on to help in any way needed.

Helen Van Fleet of St. Michaels, considered the “Mom of the Museum,” was recently honored for her 24 years of service to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

A photo of Helen Van Fleet (left), along with Leslie Guthrie Grunden and Michael Amory, as it appeared in a 1986 Museum newsletter announcing the three as new staff members.

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CBMM Welcomes New Board Members & OfficersOn June 21, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) welcomed new officers and seven new members to its board of governors during its annual meeting in the Museum’s Van Lennep Auditorium.

Newly elected to three-year terms on the CBMM board of governors include: Harry Burton, David Dunn, Anna Fichtner, Pam Jana, Peter Kreindler, Geoff Oxnam and Bruce Ragsdale.

Elected officers of the board were: Chairman Joe Peters; Vice Chair CG Appleby, Vice Chair Alan Griffith; Treasurer Tom Seip; and Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, secretary.

The board also recognized retiring governors for their service, including: Bob Perkins, Duane Beckhorn, Doug Croker, Tom Finan, Robin Gordon, Ted Lewers, McCahill, John Pinney, Lucy Spiegal, Bob Snyder, Ted Taylor and Baird Tipson. Candy Backus was reinstated as a director emerita.

“This year’s class of governors is a welcomed addition to our leadership,” commented CBMM Board Chairman Joe Peters. “Their experience and vision will help chart a course of long term success for the Museum.”

Harry W. Burton is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice of Morgan Lewis and an advisor to employers and employee benefit plans regarding all areas of benefit collective bargaining and benefit plan operations. Harry graduated from Princeton University in 1971 and Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. He is assistant editor for both the International Foundation’s Legal-Legislative Reporter and the Washington Update. Harry has also served as facilitator pro-bono for CBMM’s Long Range Planning Committee’s 2010—2015 five-year plan.

David E. Dunn has been a partner in the Washington, DC based law firm Patton Boggs, LLP since 1980, heading the International Business Practice Group from 2003 to 2008. Prior to joining Patton Boggs, Mr. Dunn served as an executive with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, an agency of the US Department of State. He launched his business career with Bozman Partners, LLC in 1995, investing in numerous early stage technology companies in Europe, India and the US. He recently partnered with retired Gen. Wesley Clark in acquiring a licensed Broker Dealer which engages in M&A and capital raising projects in China, the Middle East and US. Dunn has served on numerous charitable and educational boards, including the Middle East Institute in Washington; the European Centre for Public Affairs at Templeton College, Oxford; the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris; Tudor Place Foundation of Washington, DC; and the Board of Advisors of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. David has been a homeowner in Bozman, Maryland since 1983.

Anna Fichtner moved to Talbot County more than a decade ago. She was born and raised in Kansas, then attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Anna has served on the boards of several organizations, including St. Marks Methodist Church and The Country School, and currently serves on the Academy Art Museum’s board of directors.

Pamela Jana has lived full-time on the Eastern Shore since 1999. After earning her economics degree from Megill University and an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan, Jana worked in San Francisco and later in Chicago at Wells Fargo Bank in commercial lending, cash management and special projects. She later worked for a Chicago consulting and training firm and established their Toronto, London and Australian offices. Jana serves on the grants committee of the United Way of Talbot County and has served on the American Heart Association’s fundraising committee and with several projects at The Country School in Easton and St. Andrews School in Middletown, DE.

Peter M. Kreindler is senior counsel in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and practices in the areas of strategic litigation management, internal investigations

and corporate crisis management. Peter previously served more than 17 years as senior vice president and general counsel for Honeywell Int’l Inc. and was a principal and associate general counsel handling securities litigation at Coopers & Lybrand. Peter began his career with clerkships under Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Irving R. Kaufman and went on to serve as executive assistant and then counsel to the special prosecutor for the Watergate Special Prosecution Force. Peter received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where he was editor of the Harvard Law Review and received the Fay Diploma for graduating first in his class. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, in economics from Harvard College. He has served on the boards of The Matheny School and the New Jersey Symphony.

Geoffrey F. Oxnam is the vice president of operations of Easton Utilities. He previously served as media relations manager at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with an interest in the protection and restoration of coastal waterways. Geoff earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum welcomed new officers and seven new members to its board during its annual meeting on June 21. Pictured from left: Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, secretary; Alan Griffith, vice chair; Tom Seip, treasurer; CBMM President Langley Shook; Pam Jana; Joe Peters, chair; CG Appleby, vice chair; Peter Kreindler, Bruce Ragsdale and Geoff Oxnam. Not Pictured: Harry Burton, David Dunn & Anna Fichtner.

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The committee for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s 13th Annual Boating Party—Swinging on a Spar, has set the date for this year’s signature event for Saturday, September 11, 2010.

The festivities, which begin at 6pm with cocktails on Navy Point, will feature fine dining by PeachBlossoms Catering and dancing to the music of The Golden Gup.

In recognition of Patriot Day (9/11), guests will receive flag pins and participate in a moment of silence at the event.

Proceeds from The Boating Party, the Museum’s major fundraising event of the year, will help underwrite the Museum’s popular educational programming for children and adults including the Kids Club program, as well as the restoration and preservation of the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay watercraft and historic Bay artifacts.

Tickets are $175 per person, with Table Captains hosting a table of 10 for $1,750 and Benefactors generously contributing $2,750 for a table of 10. For reservations, please contact the Museum’s Director of Development René Stevenson at 410-745-4950.

Williams College and an MBA from The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. In addition to his work with Easton Utilities, Geoff currently serves as treasurer of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative’s board of directors and is a member of Leadership Maryland’s Class of 2010. Geoff is an award-winning journalist who has been published in many boating publications including Sailing World, SAIL, Spinsheet, Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Life.

Bruce A. Ragsdale has served as the director of the Federal Judicial History Office at the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, DC since 1995. He is editor in chief of History of the Federal Judiciary website and has developed numerous civic education projects related to the history of the federal judiciary, including programs that

bring together federal judges, scholars and high school teachers to develop history curriculum. Bruce served as deputy historian of the US House of Representatives from 1985 to 1994 and has taught US history at the University of Virginia and Catholic University. He is the author of A Planters’ Republic; The Search for Economic Independence in Revolutionary Virginia and other works on trade and politics in the eighteenth-century Chesapeake. He has served on advisory boards of Mount Vernon, the Papers of George Washington project, and the American Bar Association’s Division for Public Education, and he is active in several national historical associations. He received his Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia.

Committee members of CBMM’s 13th Annual Boating Party—Swinging on a Spar are planning a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing and more at Navy Point for the September 11th event. Pictured in front row from the left: Jocelyn Eysymontt, Candy Backus, Robin Marrah, Jane Hopkinson, Ida Heelan and René Stevenson. Back row from left: Mary Lou Peters, Amy Berry, Committee Chair Karen Shook, Kay Perkins, Rick Scobey, Nancy Appleby and Bruce Ragsdale. Not shown: Anna Fichtner, Dick Kimberly, Pat Lewers, Maxine Millar and Tracey Munson.

CBMM’s Boating Party “Swinging on a Spar” set for September 11

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exchange for learning the trade. Normally, apprentices in the Museum’s Shipwright

Apprentice Program have already successfully completed accredited boat building schools before joining the program. Scofield comments, “The Museum has the world’s largest collection of traditional Bay boats. Because these boats are in the water, they require yearly maintenance.” He adds, “Bud was a lifesaver for us during a difficult budget time. He was a quick learner and was wonderful with the public who visit the Boat Yard.”

In addition to preserving historic vessels and passing on traditional maritime skills, the Museum’s working Boat Yard also engages visitors through its Apprentice for a Day Program. Over 17 weekends this past winter and spring, participants built a Rushton 14’ double-ended wooden rowing boat under the guidance of a Museum shipwright. McIntire, who also participated in this program, comments, “I hope I will always keep the joy I experienced in seeing this boat come to life.”

Beyond restoration and public programming, the Museum’s Boat Yard is working to pass fading maritime skills on to a new generation of wooden boat builders. Now fully funded again, its Shipwright Apprentice

Program provides one year apprenticeships to graduates of boat building schools, so that they can get on-the-job training and experience under the tutelage of master shipwrights. Since CBMM’s apprenticeship program began in 2001, over 30 apprentices have worked in its Boat Yard and 27 of them are still working in the boat building and maritime industries.

Bud McIntire recently left the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to begin a 10-month boat building program at the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville, MI. The Museum’s Shipwright Apprentice Program is taking applications for two new positions this year. Applicants should have one year of boat building school or commensurate experience. Full-time apprentices are paid minimum wage with housing available. Interested persons should contact Richard Scofield, Boat Yard Manager at 410-745-2916 or e-mail rscofield@cbmm.org.

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