Scuttlebutt Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 23) www.scuttlebutt.com January 2008 • Page 23 Travelers sponsors three NMMA boat shows in 2008 While much of the Midwest is bracing for winter, boaters in the region are already looking ahead to summer by gearing up for the 2008 boat show season, which traditionally begins January 1. To kick off the season, Travelers Boat and Yacht Division will sponsor three National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) boat shows in 2008. In January, Travelers will have a significant presence at boat shows in Chicago, Minneapolis and Louisville. Travelers will be the presenting sponsor of a boat makeover contest, Bling My Boat, which will take place at the Chicago and Minneapolis shows. At last year’s show, hundreds of boaters submitted entries hoping their boat would be selected for restoration. The newly improved boats are unveiled on the first day of each show. In 2007, Bling My Boat presented by Travelers was held for the first time at the Minneapolis Boat Show where it was a popular attraction and gained significant attention throughout the region’s boating industry. “Bling My Boat is an exciting contest we’re pleased to be a part of,” said Travelers officials. “I’m glad we had the opportunity to expand it this year and demonstrate our commitment to exposing more and more people to the great experiences that families can have with their boats.” Chicago’s Bling My Boat winner is the McGovern family of Kankakee, Ill., who will receive a complimentary boat makeover from Bottom’s Up Boat Repair. Kevin McGovern, a Kankakee police officer, nominated his family’s 1995 Grumman 22SD as a gesture of admiration for his wife, Chris. His entry highlighted his wife’s generous nature in working as a fifth grade teacher for children with learning and behavioral disabilities and expressed how boating has greatly affected both their lives. The restored 1995 Grumman, known as “KIL R MAC,” will be unveiled January 16, the opening day of the Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show. The Minneapolis winner is the Uran family of Excelsior, Minn. Kevin Westfall, a close family friend, nominated the 1974 Donzi Hornet in memory of John Uran, who passed away in 2003. While the family had to sell all of John’s well digging business equipment, they couldn’t part with his prized boat. Shipwreck Boat Works is currently working to customize it and will unveil the finished product on January 23 The Uran family of Excelsior won the Bling at the Minneapolis Boat My Boat contest at the 2008 Boat Show. Show. Travelers will be on site at each of the shows to provide free insurance quotes and answer boaters’ insurance questions. The Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show will take place January 16 – 20. The Minneapolis Boat Show will be held January 23 – 27 in the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Louisville Boat RV and Sport Show will be held January 26 – February 3. For more information visit www.travelers.com. ■ 217 B ow ri der p nterce 192 I r wride tor Bo In designing the next generation family boat, Caravelle Powerboats built our 2008 boats around your needs as an avid boater. The result is a blend of quality, styling and performance that takes these new models to a level well above its contemporaries. 196 Fish & Ski 237 Bowrider 206 Bowrider See them at the boat show! OPEN HOUSE Feb 1st – 3rd Fri & Sat: 9 am – 6 pm Sun: Noon – 5 pm http://www.scuttlebutt.com http://www.travelers.com http://www.ericksonmarine.com
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