[R. Dale Flick]

Steamboating colleagues:
I CONCUR with all above. The weekend MOR meeting, meeting, program was incredible. Kenny Howe's presentation was like no other and he winnowed his slide photos down to the nitty gritty covering: 1. Rebuilding of the DELTA QUEEN's paddlewheel at JEFFBOAT. 2. Building/completion of the MISSISSIPPI QUEEN showing installation of her engines. 3. BELLE OF LOUISVILLE slides of the unfortunate sinking and restoration. 4. Other projects accomplished by the company including nuclear reactor components. Kenny showed us how a huge paddlewheel was laid out, built and lifted into place. This would be one fine program for a future S&D of Pioneer Rivermen meeting.

*Special thanks for all of the arrangements, hard work, hospitality and attention given MOR by Yvonne Knight and Keith Norrington...two dedicated Howard Museum personalities who are always ON DECK.

Cheers,
R. Dale Flick