DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB - Revision history

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	DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, as well as their interest in boating, Dubuque motor boat owners ~~decided to organize in~~ on ~~March 19~~, 1910. ~~[[BELL, Fred\|Fred BELL]]~~ was ~~elected "commodore"~~ of the ~~proposed club until the annual meeting~~. The ~~charter membership~~ was ~~set at five dollars including dues for the first year. A board~~ of ~~directors was fixed at nine active members. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution~~, ~~bylaws~~, and ~~articles of incorporation~~. (1)		DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, as well as their interest in boating, Dubuque motor boat owners first met on February 23, 1910. A committee of five was created to draw up articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules and regulations for the organization. The group was intended as a group of owners of motor boats, launches, and anyone interested in the sport. This group would eventually affiliate with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association. (1)

	The ~~first formal meeting was held~~ on ~~May 1~~, 1910. A ~~few meetings were held~~ to ~~vote on new members~~ and ~~a strip~~ of ~~land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council~~. (2)		The club officially organized on March 19, 1910. [[BELL, Fred\|Fred BELL]] was elected "commodore" of the proposed club until the annual meeting. The charter membership was set at five dollars including dues for the first year. A board of directors was fixed at nine active members. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. (2)

	~~In July~~, 1910 ~~after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several~~ members ~~attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water,~~ a ~~distance~~ of ~~800 miles. It~~ was ~~there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for~~ the ~~next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful~~. (3)		The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council. (3)

	Articles of incorporation were filed in January, 1911. The object of the association was to encourage all aquatic sports and to unite the owners of water crafts besides encouraging sociability and friendship among motor boat enthusiasts. (4)		In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful. (4)

			Articles of incorporation were filed in January, 1911. The object of the association was to encourage all aquatic sports and to unite the owners of water crafts besides encouraging sociability and friendship among motor boat enthusiasts. (5)

	See: [[DUBUQUE REGATTA]]		See: [[DUBUQUE REGATTA]]
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	1. "Dubuque Motor Boat Club a Fact," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 20, 1910, p. 8		1. "Step Taken for Power Boat Association," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', October 2, 1924, p. 3

			2. "Dubuque Motor Boat Club a Fact," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 20, 1910, p. 8

	2. "How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1		3. "How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1

	3. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

	4. "Boat Club Incorporated," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 9, 1911, p. 15		5. "Boat Club Incorporated," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 9, 1911, p. 15


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	DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in ~~April~~, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation~~. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council~~. (1)		DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, as well as their interest in boating, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in on March 19, 1910. [[BELL, Fred\|Fred BELL]] was elected "commodore" of the proposed club until the annual meeting. The charter membership was set at five dollars including dues for the first year. A board of directors was fixed at nine active members. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. (1)

	~~In July~~, 1910 ~~after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several~~ members ~~attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water,~~ a ~~distance~~ of ~~800 miles. It~~ was ~~there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for~~ the ~~next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful~~. (2)		The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council. (2)

	Articles of incorporation were filed in January, 1911. The object of the association was to encourage all aquatic sports and to unite the owners of water crafts besides encouraging sociability and friendship among motor boat enthusiasts. (3)		In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful. (3)

			Articles of incorporation were filed in January, 1911. The object of the association was to encourage all aquatic sports and to unite the owners of water crafts besides encouraging sociability and friendship among motor boat enthusiasts. (4)

	See: [[DUBUQUE REGATTA]]		See: [[DUBUQUE REGATTA]]
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	1. "How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1		1. "Dubuque Motor Boat Club a Fact," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 20, 1910, p. 8

			2. "How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1

	2. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	3. "Boat Club Incorporated," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 9, 1911, p. 15		4. "Boat Club Incorporated," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 9, 1911, p. 15


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Randylyon at 03:11, 1 March 2019

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	DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in April, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council.		DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in April, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council. (1)

	In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful.		In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful. (2)

			Articles of incorporation were filed in January, 1911. The object of the association was to encourage all aquatic sports and to unite the owners of water crafts besides encouraging sociability and friendship among motor boat enthusiasts. (3)

			See: [[DUBUQUE REGATTA]]

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	"How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1		1. "How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1

			2. Ibid.

			3. "Boat Club Incorporated," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 9, 1911, p. 15


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Randylyon at 21:23, 2 April 2017

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	DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in April, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council.		DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in April, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council.

	In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the ~~[[REGATTA]]~~ in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful.		In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the regatta in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful.

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DUBUQUE MOTOR BOAT CLUB. Plagued by a series of thefts of brass from their boats, break-ins at boat houses, and vandalism, Dubuque motor boat owners decided to organize in April, 1910. Encouragement from those present led to a committee being formed to write a constitution, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. The first formal meeting was held on May 1, 1910. A few meetings were held to vote on new members and a strip of land 150 feet long for their boats was obtained from the city council.

In July, 1910 after the club had affiliated with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, several members attended the [[REGATTA]] in Peoria. They made the trip by water, a distance of 800 miles. It was there that the Dubuque delegation lobbied daily for the next regatta to be held in Dubuque. Their efforts were successful.

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"How the Regatta Was Brought Here," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 1911, p. 1

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