NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID South Haven, MI Permit No. 24 260 Dyckman Avenue The Ship’s Lamp South Haven, MI 49090 A Michigan Maritime Museum Publication Fall 2016 Current Resident Or: VOLUME XXXIII No. II In This Issue: • Our 2016 Season • Annual Appeal for the MMM • Volunteer Appreciation • Upcoming Events New Exhibit Coming April 2017! After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the United States found itself suddenly plunged into what would become a second world war. In response, the nation undertook the greatest industrial, social, and military mobilization the world has ever witnessed, and Lake Michigan played a critical role in its call to duty. Palatial Great Lakes passenger steamers became aircraft carriers We rounded off our 2016 working off Chicago to train desperately needed on-water education programs Navy and Marine pilots. Shipbuilders began turning with over 80 students out essential submarines, minesweepers, sub chasers, from Quincy Elementary in and tugs for the Army and Navy. Sailors transported Zeeland this September. What iron ore, stone, and coal for use in the steel industry. a way to end our season! Civilians replaced Coast Guard personnel called to military duty. And, commercial fishermen provided necessary food for the troops. This exhibit highlights Michigan Maritime Museum this vast mobilization for war embraced by the Lake 260 Dyckman avenue Michigan region. south Haven, michigan 49090 a non-profit 501(c)(3) Michigan Maritime Museum A message from the Executive Director 2016-2017 Annual Appeal Thank you…. two very simple words we are taught at a very young age. A gesture to Every Gift Counts-Every Gift Makes A Difference! express appreciation for an act of kindness o$25 o$50 o$100 o$250 o$500 o$1000 oOther $__________ or thoughtfulness. It seems that in the oYes, I/We have named the Museum as a beneficiary of my/our will, trust, IRA, 401K, annuity, or life insurance Board of Trustees hustle and bustle in today’s world, we often Donations may be made online through our website at: www.MichiganMaritimeMuseum.org become so wrapped up in our own day to Gary Horton - President Make checks payable to Michigan Maritime Museum day lives that we often don’t take the time Norris Bryson - Vice President Charge my credit card: oMasterCard oVisa oAmerican Express to reach out to others who impact our lives Eli Thomssen - Secretary Account # ___ ___ ___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___ Exp. Date ____/____ Billing Zip___________ CCV_____ Robert Hoppes - Treasurer in such a positive light. This is the perfect Michigan Maritime Museum Joan Bauer time of year to make a conscious effort to do better….to take the time to express Name __________________________________________________________________________________ 260 Dyckman Avenue Brian Bosgraaf gratitude in a meaningful way. Address ________________________________________________________________________________ South Haven, MI 49090 David Bugge Executive Director City _______________________ State_______ Zip ___________ (269) 637-8078 Dave Campbell Patti Montgomery Reinert Please allow me to say: Phone ( )_______________________ Email ________________________________________ Guy Calhoun Thank You for making history come alive A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Dana Getman and proving that children can learn beyond the classroom and text books, Susan Knytych and providing them with an experience of a lifetime. Mark Odland You have a gift of making visitors feel so welcome and excited about being What A Year It Has Been! Andrea Olson here, thank you! The tug, Wilhelm Baum, was purchased by the SHOUT full time employee who will split time between collections Jim Spurr Thank you for giving up precious days of your summer so that others enjoy organization and gifted to the Museum. She is now back where management and administrative support. Also in the works is a Bob Tolpa a vacation they will always remember. Michael Winkel she belongs, moored and welcoming visitors for dockside brand new exhibition highlighting the role that Lake Michigan Thank you for demonstrating leadership and guidance to secure a tours. We hope to get the engine running next! played during the WWII period. This will replace our now Maggie Woodruff prosperous and solid future for the Museum and for spending unlimited USCG Motor Lifeboat 36460, which played a starring role 3-year-old exhibit, Mysteries Beneath the Waves. Staff hours corresponding through emails and meetings, somehow finding the in the Disney Movie, The Finest Hours, is now licensed and Though we are extremely proud of the fact that we generate Patti Montgomery-Reinert time to do it all. Not because you must, but because it’s the right thing to available at the Museum for shoreline cruises. A full schedule 80% of our income from admission fees, tickets, retail sales, do. Executive Director will be offered for the 2017 season, offering our visitors yet and membership dues, we depend on generous people like you Ashley Deming You are always pitching in, lending a hand, no matter how big or small the another on-water experience. for the remaining 20% to help cover operating expenses like Director of Education & Administration task! Often you just check in just to make sure we are ok, the campus is ok, The Keeper’s House has a new authentic cedar shake roof salaries, matching grants, volunteer support, student assistance, Emily Stap the boats are ok. Perhaps share a kind word of encouragement when days and reinforced front porch thanks to a matching grant from the speaker fees and a myriad of other expenses that help keep the Collections & Office Manager seem a bit overwhelming…. thank you! State Historic Preservation Office. They congratulated us on a Museum afloat. Mission Statement Thank you for caring so much about an old boat that is one of a kind job well done and have encouraged us to work towards another Last year we raised just under $100,000 during our Annual Volunteers and staff welcome members and your willingness to nurture, care for her and keep her story alive and phase of improvements which will further the restoration of Appeal. We’re setting the same goal for this year and with help and the public to experience and appreciate exciting for those who board her and for those who are captured by her this historic property. from you, we know we can make it. story and her beauty. Great Lakes maritime history in a unique, exciting Our educational programs have expanded to cover more of We hope we can count on you! and thought provoking manner. Thank you for showing all of us that there are endless opportunities the shoulder seasons and we have welcomed onboard a third beyond our expectations and that time spent on social media can be our Vision Statement friend! The Michigan Maritime Museum, as a premier destination, will preserve and interpret the rich For being there to clean up after hundreds of visitors spend time enjoying A Maritime Holiday Gift Idea heritage of the Great Lakes while enhancing the the campus. For helping with flowers and offering special touches to make South Haven Maritime District. our world at the MMM bright and beautiful…. thank you! We know what you’re thinking, “it’s not even Thanksgiving and it’s starting already!” Well, you are correct, it is starting already. Thank you for dressing up in costumes from the past to bring laughter, We want to give you a rather unique holiday gift suggestion, the gift of a one-year Museum membership for a relative, a dear Michigan Maritime Museum smiles and treasures to children and adults alike! friend or, a valued employee. This holiday season the Museum is making a special offer of five (5) one-year Family Memberships, usually $50.00 apiece, for 260 Dyckman Avenue Thank you for unselfishly giving up something as valuable as time, energy, Maritime District South Haven, MI 49090 only $200. A savings of $50.00. Individual sales of gift Family Memberships are available for $45.00, a $5.00 savings! and financial support so to make the Museum a better place. For being (269) 637-8078 Each membership provides: part of a team that wants only the best for the MMM…. for caring for each www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org • Free admission to the Museum, including lectures, exhibits, programs, and selected classes; other as if we were a family. A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) • A 10% discount in the creatively stocked Museum store; Thank you for still being here, believing in the Michigan Maritime Museum, /michiganmaritimemuseum • A year’s subscription to the Museum’s newsletter, The Ship’s Lamp and our e-newsletter, The Ship’s Bell; even on days when you didn’t get a thank you! I promise, I’ll do better! • Invitations to Members’ Only functions and, @MMaritimeMuseum • Continuing support of the Michigan Maritime Museum’s educational mission. We already know you like the Museum or you wouldn’t be a member, why not share the Museum this holiday season? michiganmaritimemuseum PS: Buying the 5 membership package will also let you check off five names on your holiday gift list! Allen Dickerson, however, kept racing Lightnings. A mainstay of the fleet Sailing Through the Season with Students throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, he owned boat number 12033, and qualified for Another great year for our education and outreach programs educational programs (girl scouts, summer programs, 4-H, etc.) several national championships, including one on Lake Ponchartrain in the late both at the Museum and off campus. We had 6 different during the summer months bringing around 75 students to our ‘70s. schools visit us this year with over 400 students in total that campus for a variety of staff and volunteer led programming.