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It's Time to Gear Up Again.

Interested Citizens Wanted to Serve on Boat Restoration Committee

With the successful tow of the Argyle II into Kenora and the location of a storage of the boat at its restoration site at Kuby's Aircraft in Kenora, a major accomplishment was achieved. No one thought this phase could be completed and on July 29th, 2008 the Argyle proudly under tow, gracefully made her way back home to Kenora.

Several months have passed since and after a hiatus to gather our thoughts, current members of the RestorationCommittee are ready to gear up again for the next phase. We haven't been totally sitting back. The Argyle II Historic Trust has been officially incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation under Ontario law and we are planing to apply to Revenue Canada for charitable status. This will be a long process and to ensure success, the now Board of Directors have been drafting a "Trust Document" and Constitution to govern the affairs of the Trust. Many thanks to Rod Schewchuk and his law firm for assistance in the Incorporation process.

We also have to thank C.J. Edwards and Sons, Kuby's Aircraft and the salvage team from Dominion Divers Ltd. out of Winnipeg. All did a great job and we are in the process of making sure all financial obligations to the contractors are satisfied in short order. Approximately $1,800.00 is outstanding in relation to the salvage operation. If you would like to donate to the Trust, you can by calling Gerry Cariou or going to the Scotiabank on Main Street in Kenora and depositing a donation into the "Argyle II Historic Trust's account. All donations over $250.00 will receive a Limited Edition photograph of the Argyle II by photographer Tom Thomson. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME WITH THE TELLER SO WE CAN GET THE PHOTO TO YOU.

Many thanks to the many people who have already donated towards the first phase of the effort to restore this piece of Kenora's history. Your financial contribution made it possible to do the job and we couldn't have done it without your support!

As we move forward there is lots to do. If you think you are someone who might like to get involved on in the Trust and to serve as a Director we want to talk to you. Please note the effort going forward is to restore the Argyle II completely. The goal is to get the boat back to pliable condition as a vessel on Lake of the Woods and use it for charitable causes, education and other activities that will benefit Kenora. We are not planning on restoring it just as an exhibit. The goal is to see the Argyle II once again cruise the waters of Lake of the Woods.

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Gerry Cariou at (807) 466-7181 or gcariou@sunsetcountry.net

We're gonna need a lot of help so please come aboard - no pun intended.......