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(l to r) William G. Johnson, Chairman/CEO of Johnson Level: Bill Nimke; Peter Olsen, past president of the Mequon-Thiensville Optimist Club
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Measure For Measure
Area company makes tool donation
Johnson Level & Tool Co. Inc. has generously donated to AHB more than 170 brand-new measurement tools. The gift includes tape measures, combination squares, bevel gauges, levels, carpenters' squares, and straght edges. Johnson Level & Tool, a 68-year-old company with headquarters in Mequon, WI, is an industry leader whose product lines are trusted by professionals worldwide.
"I had no idea that Johnson Level would be giving us enough tools to equip a class of 20 students," said Bill Nimke, All Hands Boatworks' founder. "Up until now, we had barely enough measuring tools to lead one or two projects at a time. Their donation will go a long way to enable us to conduct multiple projects with many more students."
AHB would also like to thank Pete Olsen and our friends at the Mequon-Thiensville Optimist Club for introducing us to this great company.
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AHB receives grant
from the Forest County
Potawatomi Foundation
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All Hands Boatworks has received a $10,000 grant from the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation. The grant will assist with the expansion of AHB's youth programming and workforce preparation for teens in Milwaukee. "We are thrilled with this gift," said Bill Nimke, AHB's founder. "This will help us move forward with our plans for much-needed advanced projects and skills training for youth. We are most grateful."
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Carmen High School Launches "Sea Eagle"
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What began as a school project in January while the outdoor temperature hovered in the single digits culminated with a beautiful spring day launching recently. Nine high-school students from Carmen School of Science & Technology christened and rowed their 12-foot wooden skiff for the first time on the Menomonee River, a celebration of an elective class project that started this past winter. The students also used their boat for a community service river clean-up.
All of the students successfully completed a 30-hour introductory class on boatbuilding led by instructors from All Hands Boatworks. The students were taught how to read scale drawings, apply mathematics practically, use tools safely, and learn the carpentry used to build their boat.
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Don't Just Sit There!
Work with All Hands Boatworks
this summer
AHB is hiring Lead Instructors, College Interns, and High School Interns for PAID and VOLUNTEER opportunities.
Whether you work with us to build a 12' wooden skiff, a cigar-box guitar, or lead on-water maritime activities, you'll be building youth in an unforgettable way.
Work with AHB for one week, one project, or more. Summer programming varies. Please contact Bill at All Hands Boatworks for more information -- --
bill@allhandsboatworks.org, or 262-290-0228.
The application deadline has been extended until May 15. Here is a link to the form:
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RiverVentures
Summer Teen Camp
June 15-19, 2015
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH TEENS YOU KNOW
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Start your summer with an awesome outdoor camp program right here in the City! Students entering 9th grade or currently enrolled in high school have an opportunity to take part in RiverVentures Teen Camp. Learn about environmental preservation, water conservation, careers, and carpentry through teamwork and creativity. RiverVentures Camp activities include:
- Building a real 12-foot wooden rowboat and exploring the Menomonee River.
- Obtaining service hours by participating in clean up and water quality testing.
- Learning about career opportunities in high demand fields of construction and water careers.
- Observing how macroinveterbrates give clues on the health of a water ecosystem.
- Touring higher learning institutions and employers to learn about post high school options.
June 15th -19th -- 9am to 4pm.
Lunch provided. The program is FREE to high school students living in the City of Milwaukee.
$250.00
Follow this link below to the KGMB website
and click on "Summer Camps":
REGISTRATION
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Johnson Level & Tool Donation
Forest County Potawatomi Foundation Grant
Sea Eagle spreads its oars
AHB is hiring and recruiting volunteers!
RiverVentures Teen Camp
Now hiring for summer Boatbuilding Camp
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Please join our efforts to build the character, education and job opportunities, and hopefulness in Milwaukee's youth.
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BOATBUILDING CAMP
July 27-August 1
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AHB is seeking qualified instructors for its first Boatbuilding Builders Camp, which will take place at the Southeast Wisconsin Carpentry Training Center, July 27-August 1, 2015. Application deadline is May 15. Please contact Bill Nimke for details,
bill@allhandsboatworks.org
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AHB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert B. Brumder
president
Ann Brummitt
secretary
Norma Balentine
Lynn Rix
Bryan R. Schultz
Thor Stolen
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| CONTACT DETAILS |
All Hands Boatworks, Inc.
1845 N. Farwell Ave.,
Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (262)290-0228
For all inquiries,
please email -
bill@allhandsboatworks.org
All Hands Boatworks
is a member of the Teaching With Small Boats Alliance.
All Hands Boatworks
is a certified Building To Teach trainer.
All Hands Boatworks, Inc.
is a tax-exempt charitable organization under sections 501(c)(3) and 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
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