Events for December 2018 – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

Theme
Our theme this year is “all motor brands and all boat and motor combos of wood, aluminum and fiberglass”. There will be judging of both original and restored of the big three Evinrude (Elto), Johnson, and Mercury. We will have many awards for original and restored of the many other brands depending on what shows up. Bring Your Best!

Our Weekend Events

Friday – May 15th
• Friday morning members arrival and launch their boats
• 11:30AM Lunch Hamburger basket ($12.00) or Hotdog basket ($10.00). Basket includes
fries or chips, drink and a cookie at the lakefront patio
• 12:30PM Cruise the South Winter Haven Chain (I need a cruise captain for Friday,
please contact me if you would like to lead this cruise)
• 5:30PM Annual Business/Election Meeting will take place at the lodge hall
• 6:00PM Dinner and Drinks – Steak dinner or Chicken dinner. Meal includes garden salad, baked potato, veg, dessert and drink at the lodge hall (cash bar)
• During dinner we will have a presentation

After dinner, for anyone wanting to stay longer, the lakefront bar and patio will be open.
Anyone who has moored their boat at the slips is welcome to take an evening ride

Saturday – May 16th
• 9:00AM Cruise North Winter Haven Chain (through the lock)
• 12:00PM Lunch BBQ pork sandwich or plate with beans, slaw, drink and a cookie at the lakefront patio
• 50/50 Raffle drawing and awards
• Cruise on your own in the afternoon
Other activities are being discussed and they will follow in the next update.
When you arrive on Friday and launch your boat at the private ramp you are welcome to moor your boat in the water at the private boat slips located on the Moose Lodge property. All our meals will be provided by the Moose Lodge, and they will collect the money at the time of purchase.

We would like to have a headcount for meals by April 30th since the meals will be provided by the Moose Lodge. Please be considerate and email me or text me your name and let me know if you will attend the following meals so that we can plan appropriately.
• Friday Lunch
• Friday Dinner
• Saturday Lunch

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Pete DeVito
Email – Classiccapri@yahoo.com
Cell / Text – 863.412.8816

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 , Saturday – MOTORHEADS Rock River Fall Cruise Wet Meet
9:00 AM to 2:00 Pm
Mercy Rockford Sportscore, Loves Park Public Boat Ramp, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford, Illinois 61103
Directions: Main Street from downtown (IL Route 2), North on Main Street to Elmwood Road; East on Elmwood Road to Sportscore entrance; Follow entrance road to near its end to boat ramp; Almost 20 miles of Rock River to cruise; Probable lunch at local restaurant on the Rock River. Launch time no later than 10:30 am
Contact: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Loves+Park+Public+Boat+Ramp/@42.3258096,-89.0688163,1391m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8808bdc429178d15:0x2bf06e3a27843180!8m2!3d42.3258738!4d-89.0680417!16s%2Fg%2F11bxdsbvnf?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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Contacts: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237

Buy, sell, swap, display outboard motors and nautical items.
Bring your boat and cruise the beautiful Bush River!
Small donation for use of facilities and lunch
Featured motor this year, the popular 5.5hp Johnson
Display yours, any year! Special awards for: Best in show, most unique, best working, lottery
Demonstration race, Cocktail Class race boats using classic 5.5hp motors!

Meet Type::

Wet
Swap
Display

Contacts: Al Barnes: On_Travel_2015B@Yahoo.com
Lee Norris 410-833-6152
Chip Edel: 443-528-1486

Meet is Saturday June 6. Lunch will served at 12:00 noon at cost of 10:00 dollars. There is plenty of room for swapping and selling. We do a free launch for your boat and ports-a-potty on site.

Stafford Va ,from interstate 95 take exit 140 east to route 1 north to Hope road go right ,then take a left on Hidden Springs then another left on MacGregor Ridge rd ,there will be aomci direction sign.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Rob MacGregor, robmacgregor1963@yahoo .com (540)9401380

NOTE DATE CHANGE ON THIS EVENT

MAY 16, 2026, SATURDAY – MOTORHEADS Rock Cut State Park; Wet & Swap
8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Rock Cut State Park, 7223 West Lane Road (IL Highway 173), Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Nice lake to run your project engines on. 10 HP limit or no wake. Rest room on site. On site lunch facility. I will be Tailgating Coffee and donuts In the Parking lot.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap

Contacts: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237

Probable lunch at local restaurant on the Rock River
Contact: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237

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Contacts: Robert Kolar, robertkolar58@yahoo.com, (708) 325-6237

JULY 25, 2026, Saturday Bob Barta’s home Farm 7th Annual — Dry Meet & Swap
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
1015 North Curran Rd McHenry, IL 60050
Rain or Shine...lots of room in the Barn in case of rain. Large display of racing engines! Lunch, Donations please. Bring a dish Rummage pile: Bring pieces, parts or engines you want to get rid of to put on the rummage pile. When your rummage ticket number is drawn, you will be able to take anything from the pile you may need! The Test tank will be available, so bring a motor to run. bring something to sell or swap.
Contact: Bob Barta 847/209-9023

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Contact: Bob Barta 847/209-9023

“Garage Sale” Meet – “Lets Make A Deal”
Join the FUN! Nice Ramp right on the St. Lucie River – Plenty of Parking

Meet Theme = Race Motors Judging in All Categories Bring Chairs – Limited Seating Lunch Served – $9.00 donation Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cookies, Soft Drinks & Bottled Water FINAL MEET OF THE WINTER SEASON – Next Meet – November @ LaBelle

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Dennis Ladd – 772-631-7952
Dave Pahl – 518-258-4759

Yellow Jacket Resort,
55 SE 503 Ave. Old Town, FL 32680

From Old Town on US 19N / US 27 Alt N/US 98 go south on SE 349 Hwy (watch for signs to Yellow Jacket Campgrounds) approx 9.5 miles, turn left on SE 477 Ave approx. 0.9 mile, turn right on SE 752 St approx. 0.3 mile, turn left SE 503 Ave to Yellow Jacket Campgrounds

A cruise is planned for Friday afternoon and we’ve decided to call it the Jim Benjamin Memorial Cruise. Casey Lynn has planned the 100-mile round trip and will be the cruise director. Keep your eyes open for an e-mail blast coming your way outlining the requirements for the trip!
Meals
Friday Lunch: Sub sandwiches, provided once again by Deb’s Deli with all the
fixins, including chips and bottled water. $10 per person.
Friday Dinner: We will meet at our old standby, Salt Creek Restaurant.
Saturday Lunch: Fried chicken with coleslaw, baked beans and bottled water.
$10 per person.
RSVP for meals to George Emmanuel by Monday, April 13, 2026!
gemmanuel@bellsouth.net
or call/text 352-219-3730.
Lodging
Bill’s Fish Camp 352-542-7086
Yellow Jacket Campground 352-542-8365

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap

Contacts: RSVP for meals to George Emmanuel by Monday, April 13, 2026!
gemmanuel@bellsouth.net
or call/text 352-219-3730

Lake Lenape Park features a convenient dock area, a spacious beach, ample parking and clean facilities. The event begins at 8 am with registration, coffee and donuts. Lunch will be served. Donations will be accepted. This year’s event will feature a slow motor contest for motors up to 6 hp. Contact Jim Purcell at purcells2@comcast.net or 302-563-2375 for more information.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap

Contacts: Jim Purcell 302-563-2375 or purcells2@comcast.net

From the NYS Thruway, take exit 27 north on Route 30 to the lakefront of Lake Algonquin. Look for the AOMCI sign.

Breakfast foods, coffee and donuts in the AM, burgers and dogs at lunchtime, free will offering, with donations going to the local ambulance corps. This meet will have a number of rowboat motor era motors and draws an eclectic group of members from all over the country.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap
Display

Contacts: Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558

Located on Route 50 between Scotia, NY and Saratoga, NY at the business shop and parking lot of Schrader and Company, across the street from Burnt Hills Upholstery (big red barn with white trim). The AOMCI banner will be on the roadside.

Rest room available in the shop, coffee and donuts in the AM for a free will offering. Show off your winter project or get that last part or two to finish it up. This meet kicks off the season for the Chapter for meets and is always well attended, cover in the shop in the event of rain.

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558

Located off of I-88, take the Franklin exit and follow route 357 to the campground, located just past the dam itself.

ADA accessible restrooms, located within the campground grounds, the meet is at the boat launch and parking lot. Coffee and donuts available and meet registration to cover costs of the meet.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Fran Secor 607-988-6805
Jeff Walshe 607-437-9998
Michael Glenn mglen2@nycap.rr.com 518-505-3558

Hauser Lake Park & Launch Ramp Area
10700 N. Fay Place

Hauser, ID 83854

Come join The Northern Idaho Chapter at the 2nd Annual Hauser Lake Meet on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 9am to 3pm.

This was a well-received location last year as there are boat ramp launching facilities ($15 fee), a covered 30′ x 40′ covered shelter with grills as well as picnic table seating for all.

Bring your motors to display or sell and parts to buy, sell and trade. As always pot-luck food is greatly appreciated. Please notify one of the officers if you intend to bring something in advance of the event.

From Spokane: I-90 East to exit 296 onto Appleway Avenue, left N. Liberty Lake Road, then right E. Trent Avenue (WA-290) to E. ID-53 to N. Fay Place.

From Coeur d’Alene: I90 W to ID-53, left on N. Cloverleaf Road, continue on W. Rice Avenue, right at N. Fay Place

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Display
Swap/Sell
Formal

Contacts:

Bill Kilian, President

509-389-6430

copycatj76@gmail.com

Jeff Bogard, Vice-President

208-610-1912

bowguard@aol.com

Rich Tough, 2nd Vice-President

208-762-5273

montprinter@sbcglobal.net

Saturday May 9, 2026 the Midwest Chapter invites you to the
Okauchee Regional Classic Boat & Motor Show.

We have a large area to setup boats & motors to show sell, and swap. A large pavilion with rest rooms is on site. A barrel is on site to run motors. This is a CAN’T MISS MEET!! Members from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Indiana are in attendance! The public is welcome, many who bring motors and boats to sell. (A $5 donation would be appreciated if you are showing or selling.) A food vendor is on site.

The Okauchee Lions Park is located a few miles east of Oconomowoc on Hwy 16. Exit Sawyer road. The park is located just North of Hwy 16 at the intersection of Sawyer Road and Wisconsin Ave. The Okauchee Lions Park can be seen from Hwy 16.

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Dan Johnson, lauderdale900@gmail.com 262-607-0900
Scott Braaten, sabraaten@hotmail.com 608-622-6103

This Meet is CANCELLED due to bad weather!

Ledgedale Recreational Area
263 Ledgedale Road
Greentown, PA 18426

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Ledgedale Recreational Area 263 Ledgedale Road, Greentown PA 18426
Greentown Exit off Route 84 onto North 507 North about 1/2 mile to a left onto Ledgedale Road. Turn right into the Ledgedale Recreational Area’s boat launch when you see the lake.

Lake Wallenpaupack, PA “The Annual Bill Fischer Memorial Meet” The Fischer family, my brother Jeff, and I will again be hosting this early spring “Wet Swap Meet”. Northeast AOMCI members have always enjoyed this meet each spring, as a time to get together with fellow collectors for a day on the water. Because this has always been one of the first wet meets of the year, there is always plenty of pent-up enthusiasm to test all those recently completed winter projects. An active swap of motors and parts is also found here each year. Bill’s Family will again be in attendance to help us prepare and serve up the food and play an active part of the day. A $7 donation helps to cover the cost of coffee, snacks, and a hot lunch. A test tank will also be available for the “How Slow Will It Turn” Competition. All Antique or Vintage motors must be 7.5 HP or less. Lowest RPM wins! Meet Location: Ledgedale Recreational Area 263 Ledgedale Road, Greentown PA 18426. For Additional Meet Information: contact Greg Ellsworth at gmellsworth@milnescompanies.com
Cell: 570-665-1252

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap
Display

Contact: Greg Ellsworth
gmellsworth@milnescompanies.com
Cell: 570-665-1252

The meet will be held at the boat launch area at White Water Lake.

When you get to the park go to the left and we will be in the parking lot at the launch area.

This is a meet for those that like to run their motors on a scenic mid size lake. There are a couple of docks available and plenty of shoreline to pull up on to switch up motors etc. The pavilion at the park has flush toilets available just short walk from the launch. Coffee and Tim bits will be available dockside and a BBQ lunch will be held at my RV site in the park. The launch is on a bay that is perfect for running smaller motors and the large part of the lake is great for running just about anything else, the adventurous can run up Levy Creek all the way to Moore lake which takes about an hour or so each way. Nearby is the Valley inn if you want to come up early and stay for the weekend https://www.valleyinnsudbury.com/
Or you can book a campsite in the park and enjoy the camping experience, electrical and water connections are available on most sites https://www.greatersudbury.ca/play/campgrounds-and-trailer-parks/whitewater-lake-trailer-park/
If you choose to stay the weekend I have a seasonal site at the park so come on Friday (or earlier) and depart Sunday campfires are a great way to end the boating day!

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap

Contacts: Al Lockhart
goa@personainternet.com
705 670 7955

Exchange club Meet on State rd between Rt303 & Ledge Rd.

The Hinckley meet is a Bring what ya got to sell, swap, trade and display ! Great time to catch up with club members. Plus an awesome lunch will be provided, remember to be generous at the tip jar to cover the cost of the food !

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Gary Orloff 440-667-5548
TJ Fitzgerald (440) 665-2062
Bob Joynt (440) 724-6863

The event is located at Wooten Waterfront Park in downtown Tavares, Florida
– and directly on Lake Dora. 100 East Ruby street, Tavares, Florida 32778

Set up begins at 9:00 am Thursday, March 26. All displays must be set up on Thursday, no setup is allowed on Friday.
Admission has changed a little this year. From the Kalua Beach Bar, east, including the ramp that the sea planes use, our displays, including vendor row, and the Glaspar club displays are open to the public. A wristband is needed to view the boats on the docks and displays west of the Kalua Bar and Restaurant. For our members with a display there is a $ 10 fee which includes a wrist band. If you would like to walk up and look at the boats on the dock, we will have wristbands available for $10. Joe and Maria Fisher will have them available at the Club tent on Thursday and throughout the weekend. If not at the tent, call Maria, 321-863-4620 or Joe, 321-377-5513 and we will get them to you during the show to get you in.
All displays will be brought in at the gate by the railroad station.
When you arrive on Thursday, please call Joe Fisher, 321-377-5513, and we will help you get to the right spot and get you set up. If you have been there before you know the routine.
If you have any questions give me a call or email me at fish4620@hotmail.com.

https://acbs-sunnyland.org/show-attendees/

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Display

Contacts: When you arrive on Thursday, please call Joe Fisher, 321-377-5513, and we will help you get to the right spot and get you set up. If you have been there before you know the routine.
If you have any questions give me a call or email me at fish4620@hotmail.com.

New England Wireless & Steam Museum
1300 Frenchtown Road • East Greenwich • RI 02818

Due to the cancellation of the historic Mystic Seaport Antique Marine Engine Exposition held on the 3rd weekend in August over the last 34 years, the New England Wireless and Steam Museum will hold a marine and antique engine/machinery show at their museum grounds located at 1300 Frenchtown Road • East Greenwich • RI 02818 on August 15th and 16th. Aug 14th (setup after noon)
Come and display your antique engines and enjoy viewing the museums legendary wireless and steam exhibits.
Free admission for the exhibitor and 2 guests
Please sign up (web address or e-mail) before July 31st

Contacts: Yankee Chapter President Gary Mower, gdm362@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/NEWirelessSteamMuseum

Theme: 10 Horsepower & Under Bring Your Boats – It’s a WET Meet. Boat Ramp, and large area for Displays & Demos. Judging in all categories. LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN WHEN BOATING ON LAKE AVALON. Lunch Served $9.00 Donation, Hero Sandwiches, Macaroni Salad, Chips, Cookies, Cold Drinks

From Westbound I-75 – get off at Exit 101 (951), turn left on 951 go south 3 -1/2 miles To Rattlesnake Hammock Road (864) turn right and proceed 3-3/4 miles to Highway 41, turn right on Highway 41 go 3/4 Mile to Avalon Drive (light), turn left into park. From Southbound 1-75 – get off at Exit 105, Golden Gate Parkway West to Airport Pulling Road then turn left (south) to highway 41. Turn left off Highway 41 to Avalon Drive (light), turn right into the park.

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Dean & Shawne’ Rich 239 – 253 – 8239

Melick’s Cedar Riverside Home

540th Street, Menomonie, WI. North of Menomonie, WI- about 4 miles north of I- 94. From the East take exit 45 north on Co Rd BB; from the west take exit 41 north on State Rd 25, Head towards Jakes’ Supper Club. We are downstream 1/2 mile on the south side of the river.

Swap Meet in the AM on the Driveway. The Melick collection is being downsized – bring your wish list and cash. Morning coffee and Lunch, served on the grounds (actually on tables)- donations appreciated and potluck offerings welcome. In the afternoon, running boats on the river is encouraged. Bring your boats and motors to run. This is the 32nd anniversary of the first Melick Meet on the River. RSVP by mail, phone -(call 715-235-2230) or e-mail. Helpers prior to the day of the meet would be welcome.

Meet Type:

Wet
Swap
Display

Contacts: Ron Melick
litsourz@gmail.com
715-235-2230

J I Oaks Rd Bullock, NC

This is our biggest buy/sell/swap meet of the year. Also a lot of motor fixing and running in barrels. A wonderful lunch is served.

Meet Type:

Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Bobby Russell, boddyjrussell0922@aol.com, 301-752-2589

Twin Ridge Marina Rd, Henry, VA, and nearby Salthouse Branch campground

This is our premier three+ day camping meet beginning 9/25 or earlier. The main meet day is 9/26 at Twin Ridge Marina. We have a rented pavilion and great docks and ramp. We’ll have camping, cookouts and cruises throughout the period. Good place to tinker with your motors and buy/sell/swap. The camping is a short boat ride away at Salthouse Branch campground. Reservations are suggested.

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Guy Bergloff, gbergloff@MSN.com, 540-537-1458

The debut of Dave’s new Boathouse Museum.

Drop in anytime for a tour but don’t be late for Dave’s smoked Boston butt BBQ lunch.
This is arranged by Dave and Steve Rutigliano as part of our annual “workshop sneak and peek” events. Stay tuned for more.

Meet Type:

Display

Contacts: Dave Coone, dtcoone@gmail.com , 276-465-0390

Lake Hunt, 551 Ironworks Rd, NC

This is an active boating meet on a small lake with a ramp and a nice pavilion

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Scott Boque, Scott.aomci@gmail.com

Pamlico Plantation, 150 Clubhouse Road, Washington, NC

Held at a private park with a nice pavilion and boat ramp

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts:

David Wheeler, dwheeler46@embarqmail.com

7 Poplar Creek Ln, Elloree SC

An active wet meet motoring into Santee Lake. A nice ramp, restaurant, restrooms and field camping on-site. Taylor usually brings his mobile museum.

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display
Formal

Contacts: Taylor Garrick, rlculler@aol.com, 803-837-3411

This is a new meet in held in Bukolt Park.

This is a fantastic place for a meet with miles of water to run on, docks, bathrooms, and acres of park to explore. Everybody really enjoyed it last year. If you didn’t come last fall you missed out on great weather, great water and lots of room to roam. Lunch will be provided.

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts:

Harrison Smith 715-254-7160

This is a 4-day meet, August 4 @ 8:00 a.m. – August 7, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

We use the hockey arena to set up outboard motors & boats for display and judging by AOMCI members. The swap area is an old air strip & soccer field. The city of Tomahawk is responsible for camping and vending spaces that you can rent from them at 715-453-4040. Over 100 camping & vending sites are available. Quite a few are already spoken for but there is plenty of room for everybody. There are no hookups. The arena has bathrooms which include showers and will be available to campers. You can set up your spot at the event NO SOONER THAN MONDAY AUGUST 3 AT 10:00 A.M. We also supply a number of port-a-potties for everyone’s convenience. The meet cost is $10 which covers ALL 4 DAYS. We have judging in 13 divisions and on-water events consisting of: Stock Merc KF5/Mark5, any 5-1/2 1959 or older motor, predicted log and a blind-folded event for which the Northwoods Chapter supplies the boat & motor. Merc KF5/Mark 5 & the 1959 5-1/2 or older events require a 12 ft. factory boat or larger. The predicted log event can be run with any boat & motor. The Zephyr events are yet to be determined for this year. Registration opens every morning at 8:00 a.m. with coffee & bakery. The arena is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 4 – 6 and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 7. On August 7 there will be a members-only banquet and awards presentation starting at 6:00 p.m. in the banquet hall in the arena.

Meet Type:

Wet
Dry
Swap
Display

Contacts: Karen Dalle Ave, Northwoods President 715-356-5649 email: dallekave411@gmail.com
Ted Howland 715-453-2395