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	The boat house was 38 x 64 feet facing west. Boats slid into the water from the east side where a large veranda offered shade. The first floor was used for the lockers, boats and oars for the convenience of the oarsmen. A broad staircase led to the second floor where he "ladies parlors," dance flor and lounging room were located.		The boat house was 38 x 64 feet facing west. Boats slid into the water from the east side where a large veranda offered shade. The first floor was used for the lockers, boats and oars for the convenience of the oarsmen. A broad staircase led to the second floor where he "ladies parlors," dance flor and lounging room were located.

			The Midwest with its many lakes and rivers was a popular site for regattas. The most important was held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin which Dubuque oarsmen won four different years between 1889 and 1900. (4) Of the many races the four-oared race called the "Fours" was the most important. At the Dubuque regatta the race was three-quarters of a mile and return. This was about the average length for the race at the time.There were at least four different crews who competed in this event. The race was held in heats as not more than two "shells," as the boats were called, could race at the same time due to the narrowness of the river course. The winners of the first heat were given some time to recover before the finals were run.

	In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (4) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (5) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (6) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (7) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (8) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (9) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (10)		In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (4) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (5) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (6) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (7) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (8) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (9) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (10)
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	In 1900 the regatta sponsored locally continued the inter-club races with the addition of a swimming race, tub and log races, and skiff race. In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (17) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (18)		In 1900 the regatta sponsored locally continued the inter-club races with the addition of a swimming race, tub and log races, and skiff race. In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (17) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (18)

			Interest in racing gradually weakened and at the April 27, 1903 meeting of the club's members it was decided to dissolve club and sell its property. On May 12, 1903 the club officially went out of existence. (19)

	In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[EAGLE POINT HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905.		In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[EAGLE POINT HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905.

	Interest was revived in 1910 and a new boat club was organized. A pennant was designed with a blue background upon which a white key carrying the letters D. M. B. C. ran the length of the flag. (19) A call for members in the Dubuque Motor Boat Club went out to anyone who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (20)		Interest was revived in 1910 and a new boat club was organized. A pennant was designed with a blue background upon which a white key carrying the letters D. M. B. C. ran the length of the flag. (20) A call for members in the Dubuque Motor Boat Club went out to anyone who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (21)

	In 1947 at a organizational meeting of twenty-five boat owners, Fred Kleinschrodt was elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L. "Chuck"\|Charles L. "Chuck" EGELHOF]] the club's secretary and treasurer. (21) There was no decision on whether to continue using the charter of the old Dubuque Motor Boat Club. The decision was made to expand membership to boat owners in Illinois and Wisconsin. It was also decided to sponsor local drivers who wished to participate in outside regattas for speed boats. (22)		In 1947 at a organizational meeting of twenty-five boat owners, Fred Kleinschrodt was elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L. "Chuck"\|Charles L. "Chuck" EGELHOF]] the club's secretary and treasurer. (22) There was no decision on whether to continue using the charter of the old Dubuque Motor Boat Club. The decision was made to expand membership to boat owners in Illinois and Wisconsin. It was also decided to sponsor local drivers who wished to participate in outside regattas for speed boats. (23)

	In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (23) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (24) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (25)		In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (24) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (24) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (25)

	[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (26)		[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (26)
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	18. "Big Crowd at Regatta," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', August 24, 1901, p. 8		18. "Big Crowd at Regatta," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', August 24, 1901, p. 8

	19. "~~Motor~~ Boat Club ~~Elects Officers,~~" ~~''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 7~~		19. "Members of the Dubuque Boat Club..."

	20. "~~Meet to Organize~~ Motor Boat Club," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 20~~, 1910, p. 8		20. "Motor Boat Club Elects Officers," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 7

	21. "~~Kleinschrodt Named~~ Boat Club ~~President~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~September 24~~, ~~1947~~, p. 9		21. "Meet to Organize Motor Boat Club," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 1910, p. 8

	22. "~~Boating Group Holds Meeting~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~October 1~~, 1947, p. 2		22. "Kleinschrodt Named Boat Club President," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 24, 1947, p. 9

	23. "~~Boat Races to be Held Here in July~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June~~ 1, ~~1949~~, p. 8		23. "Boating Group Holds Meeting," Telegraph Herald, October 1, 1947, p. 2

	23. "Boat ~~Club Elects at Annual Meeting~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~January 13~~, 1949, p. 21		24. "Boat Races to be Held Here in July," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1949, p. 8

	25. "~~Coming Events~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~September~~ 13, ~~1959~~, p. 10		25. "Boat Club Elects at Annual Meeting," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 13, 1949, p. 21

	26. "~~Regatta Slated for Sunday~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August 14~~, ~~1955~~, p. 22		26. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10

	27. "~~Along the Mississippi~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July 23~~, ~~1957~~, p. 2		27. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22

	28. "~~Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~November 29~~, ~~1959~~, p. 10		28. "Along the Mississippi," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 23, 1957, p. 2

	29. "~~Scuttled~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 16~~, ~~1966~~, p. 17		29. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10

	30. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35		30. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35

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	At the start the club had seventy-four active members and 180 honorary members. The membership dues were $10 annually which included the initiation fee. For a time after the organization, the club met at in the rooms of Professor Keck at Ninth and Main. Members of the executive committee continued to meet at the Board of Trade rooms. (2)		At the start the club had seventy-four active members and 180 honorary members. The membership dues were $10 annually which included the initiation fee. For a time after the organization, the club met at in the rooms of Professor Keck at Ninth and Main. Members of the executive committee continued to meet at the Board of Trade rooms. (2)

	~~The Club hosted festivities for~~ the ~~community~~. ~~In June~~, ~~1888 thirty~~ boats moored in ~~from~~ of the clubhouse pulled out from shore as the [[DUBUQUE ~~CORONET~~ BAND]] began a promenade concert. As the boats pulled into the middle of the river, all of them decorated with Chinese lanterns, members of the crews shot off rockets, Roman candles and other fireworks accompanied to the music of the band. (3)		A small club house near the levee was initiated as the "club house" in July 1888. To celebrate the club's formation a "hop," the term for a dancing party was held with over one hundred in attendance. Thirty boats moored in front of the clubhouse pulled out from shore as the [[DUBUQUE CORNET BAND]] began a promenade concert. As the boats pulled into the middle of the river, all of them decorated with Chinese lanterns, members of the crews shot off rockets, Roman candles and other fireworks accompanied to the music of the band. Oarsmen wearing blue and gold jackets mingled in the crowd. (3)

			The boat house was 38 x 64 feet facing west. Boats slid into the water from the east side where a large veranda offered shade. The first floor was used for the lockers, boats and oars for the convenience of the oarsmen. A broad staircase led to the second floor where he "ladies parlors," dance flor and lounging room were located.

	In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (4) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (5) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (6) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (7) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (8) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (9) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (10)		In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (4) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (5) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (6) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (7) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (8) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (9) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (10)
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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. "~~The~~ Boat Club," ~~The~~ Herald, June 24, ~~1888~~, p. 4		3. "Members of the Dubuque Boat Club Held Enviable Reputation," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, June 10, 1923, p.2

	4. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 26, 1899, p. 4		4. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 26, 1899, p. 4

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	[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (25)		[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (25)

	The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. That year the club was planning to build their new club house on [[INDUSTRIAL ~~PARK~~]]. The building was to resemble an old river boat moved from the river to land. It would furnish recreation facilities, meeting space and activity rooms. (26) The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (27)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. That year the club was planning to build their new club house on the first of the city's [[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]]. The building was to resemble an old river boat moved from the river to land. It would furnish recreation facilities, meeting space and activity rooms. (26) The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (27)

	In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (28)		In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (28)

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	[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (25)		[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (25)

	The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (26)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. That year the club was planning to build their new club house on [[INDUSTRIAL PARK]]. The building was to resemble an old river boat moved from the river to land. It would furnish recreation facilities, meeting space and activity rooms. (26) The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (27)

	In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (27)		In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (28)

	In 1970 the boat club sponsored the "First International Boat, Travel and Vacation Show." The program featured Sam Snyder's International Water Follies which included synchronized swimming and two divers who jumped from the [[DUBUQUE-WISCONSIN BRIDGE]]. Dubuque businesses were there to showcase boating, fishing and sporting items. (28) Over the years, the organization has been involved in such community activities as selling Dubuque Summer Festival badges and sponsoring a Venetian Boat Parade in 1965 to collecting pull tabs and contributing the proceeds to the Shrine. (29)		In 1970 the boat club sponsored the "First International Boat, Travel and Vacation Show." The program featured Sam Snyder's International Water Follies which included synchronized swimming and two divers who jumped from the [[DUBUQUE-WISCONSIN BRIDGE]]. Dubuque businesses were there to showcase boating, fishing and sporting items. (29) Over the years, the organization has been involved in such community activities as selling Dubuque Summer Festival badges and sponsoring a Venetian Boat Parade in 1965 to collecting pull tabs and contributing the proceeds to the Shrine. (30)

	In 2008 ninety-nine members of the Dubuque Boat Club won a $10,000 Hot Lotto drawing earning each person approximately $77. (30) A former member tipped local police and authorities seized over $8,000 in cash and playing cards involved in illegal gambling in August 2010. While some nonprofits apply for a permit to hold a raffle, the Dubuque Boat Club did not qualify because it was not a 501(c) organization. Those organizations had to keep strict records and follow definite rules. At the time of the raid, no criminal charges were filed. (31)		In 2008 ninety-nine members of the Dubuque Boat Club won a $10,000 Hot Lotto drawing earning each person approximately $77. (31) A former member tipped local police and authorities seized over $8,000 in cash and playing cards involved in illegal gambling in August 2010. While some nonprofits apply for a permit to hold a raffle, the Dubuque Boat Club did not qualify because it was not a 501(c) organization. Those organizations had to keep strict records and follow definite rules. At the time of the raid, no criminal charges were filed. (32)

	In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (32)		In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (33)

	The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.		The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.
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	25. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22		25. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22

	26. "~~Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~November 29~~, ~~1959~~, p. 10		26. "Along the Mississippi," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 23, 1957, p. 2

	27. "~~Scuttled~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 16~~, ~~1966~~, p. 17		27. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10

	28. "~~They'll Jump From Bridge~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 19~~, ~~1970~~, p. 35		28. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17

	29~~. Nevans-Pederson, Mary~~. "~~Bar Keeps Tabs on Charity~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August 27~~, ~~2004~~, p. 1A		29. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35

	30. "~~Groups Win in Lotto~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~March 24~~, ~~2008~~, p. 3		30. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Bar Keeps Tabs on Charity," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27, 2004, p. 1A

	31~~. Blanchard, Courtney~~. "~~Raid At Boat Club Shuts Down Raffle~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~August 6~~, ~~2010~~ p. 1A		31. "Groups Win in Lotto," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 24, 2008, p. 3

	32. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38		32. Blanchard, Courtney. "Raid At Boat Club Shuts Down Raffle," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 2010 p. 1A

			33. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38



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	In 1900 the regatta sponsored locally continued the inter-club races with the addition of a swimming race, tub and log races, and skiff race. In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (16) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (17)		In 1900 the regatta sponsored locally continued the inter-club races with the addition of a swimming race, tub and log races, and skiff race. In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (16) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (17)

	In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905. Interest was revived in 1910 with a call for members in the Dubuque Motor Boat Club among those who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (18)		In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[EAGLE POINT HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905.

	~~In 1947 at~~ a ~~organizational meeting of twenty-five~~ boat ~~owners, Fred Kleinschrodt~~ was ~~elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L~~. ~~"Chuck"\|Charles L~~. ~~"Chuck" EGELHOF]]~~ the ~~club's secretary and treasurer~~. (19) ~~There was no decision on whether to continue using the charter of~~ the ~~old~~ Dubuque Motor Boat Club. ~~The decision was made to expand membership to boat owners~~ in ~~Illinois and Wisconsin. It was also decided to sponsor local drivers who wished to participate~~ in ~~outside regattas for speed boats~~. (20)		Interest was revived in 1910 and a new boat club was organized. A pennant was designed with a blue background upon which a white key carrying the letters D. M. B. C. ran the length of the flag. (18) A call for members in the Dubuque Motor Boat Club went out to anyone who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (19)

	In ~~1949~~ the Dubuque Boat Club ~~met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911~~. The ~~club sent 500 invitations~~ to ~~clubs around the United States~~ to ~~compete~~ in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and ~~Fox Lake, Illinois~~. ~~The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would~~ also ~~be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club~~ in ~~1949 had been in existence~~ for ~~two years~~. (21~~) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (22) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (23~~)		In 1947 at a organizational meeting of twenty-five boat owners, Fred Kleinschrodt was elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L. "Chuck"\|Charles L. "Chuck" EGELHOF]] the club's secretary and treasurer. (20) There was no decision on whether to continue using the charter of the old Dubuque Motor Boat Club. The decision was made to expand membership to boat owners in Illinois and Wisconsin. It was also decided to sponsor local drivers who wished to participate in outside regattas for speed boats. (21)

	~~[[Image:boatad~~.~~png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]~~The ~~second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected~~ to compete ~~for~~ $1,000 in prize ~~money at the seventh annual regatta~~. ~~Following~~ the ~~race~~, a two ~~and one-half hour water show was~~ planned ~~with water skiing and surf board riding~~. (24)		In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (22) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (23) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (24)

	~~The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at~~ [[~~MELODY MILL~~]]. The ~~fourth~~ annual ~~boat show~~ in ~~1958 returned to~~ the ~~same site~~. ~~In 1959~~ a ~~meeting~~ was ~~held in November to plan the next summer's stock~~ and ~~pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque~~. (25)		[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (25)

	In ~~June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after~~ a ~~replica of an old paddlewheeler~~ was ~~burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln,~~ the "boat~~" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power~~ in ~~local parades by members of the boat club~~. (26)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (26)

	In ~~1970 the boat club sponsored the "First International Boat, Travel and Vacation Show." The program featured Sam Snyder's International Water Follies which included synchronized swimming and~~ two ~~divers who jumped from the [[DUBUQUE-WISCONSIN BRIDGE]]. Dubuque businesses~~ were ~~there to showcase boating, fishing and sporting items~~. ~~(27) Over the years~~, the ~~organization has been involved in such community activities as selling Dubuque Summer Festival badges~~ and ~~sponsoring a Venetian Boat Parade~~ in ~~1965 to collecting pull tabs and contributing~~ the ~~proceeds to the Shrine~~. (28)		In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (27)

	In ~~2008 ninety-nine members of~~ the ~~Dubuque~~ Boat ~~Club won a $10~~,~~000 Hot Lotto drawing earning each person approximately $77~~. ~~(29) A former member tipped local police~~ and ~~authorities seized over $8~~,~~000 in cash~~ and ~~playing cards involved in illegal gambling in August 2010~~. ~~While some nonprofits apply for a permit to hold a raffle~~, the Dubuque Boat ~~Club did not qualify because it was not a 501(c) organization. Those organizations had~~ to ~~keep strict records~~ and ~~follow definite rules. At~~ the ~~time of~~ the ~~raid, no criminal charges were filed~~. (30)		In 1970 the boat club sponsored the "First International Boat, Travel and Vacation Show." The program featured Sam Snyder's International Water Follies which included synchronized swimming and two divers who jumped from the [[DUBUQUE-WISCONSIN BRIDGE]]. Dubuque businesses were there to showcase boating, fishing and sporting items. (28) Over the years, the organization has been involved in such community activities as selling Dubuque Summer Festival badges and sponsoring a Venetian Boat Parade in 1965 to collecting pull tabs and contributing the proceeds to the Shrine. (29)

	In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (31)		In 2008 ninety-nine members of the Dubuque Boat Club won a $10,000 Hot Lotto drawing earning each person approximately $77. (30) A former member tipped local police and authorities seized over $8,000 in cash and playing cards involved in illegal gambling in August 2010. While some nonprofits apply for a permit to hold a raffle, the Dubuque Boat Club did not qualify because it was not a 501(c) organization. Those organizations had to keep strict records and follow definite rules. At the time of the raid, no criminal charges were filed. (31)

			In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (32)

	The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.		The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.
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	17. "Big Crowd at Regatta," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', August 24, 1901, p. 8		17. "Big Crowd at Regatta," ''Dubuque Daily Telegraph'', August 24, 1901, p. 8

	18. "Meet to Organize Motor Boat Club," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 1910, p. 8		18. "Motor Boat Club Elects Officers," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 24, 1910, p. 7

			19. "Meet to Organize Motor Boat Club," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', February 20, 1910, p. 8

	19. "Kleinschrodt Named Boat Club President," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 24, 1947, p. 9		20. "Kleinschrodt Named Boat Club President," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 24, 1947, p. 9

	20. "Boating Group Holds Meeting," Telegraph Herald, October 1, 1947, p. 2		21. "Boating Group Holds Meeting," Telegraph Herald, October 1, 1947, p. 2

	21. "Boat Races to be Held Here in July," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1949, p. 8		22. "Boat Races to be Held Here in July," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1949, p. 8

	22. "Boat Club Elects at Annual Meeting," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 13, 1949, p. 21		23. "Boat Club Elects at Annual Meeting," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 13, 1949, p. 21

	23. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10		24. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10

	24. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22		25. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22

	25. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10		26. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10

	26. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17		27. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17

	27. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35		28. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35

	28. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Bar Keeps Tabs on Charity," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27, 2004, p. 1A		29. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Bar Keeps Tabs on Charity," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27, 2004, p. 1A

	29. "Groups Win in Lotto," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 24, 2008, p. 3		30. "Groups Win in Lotto," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 24, 2008, p. 3

	30. Blanchard, Courtney. "Raid At Boat Club Shuts Down Raffle," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 2010 p. 1A		31. Blanchard, Courtney. "Raid At Boat Club Shuts Down Raffle," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 2010 p. 1A

	31. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38		32. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38



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	DUBUQUE BOAT CLUB. A call for the organization of a boat club for Dubuque was raised by the ''Dubuque Herald'' in March 1879. Pointing to the recent meeting of the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association in Chicago, the newspaper mentioned that members included Burlington, Keokuk, Moline, Rock Island, St. Paul, St. Louis, Chicago, and Peoria. The annual regatta for 1870 was to be held in Keokuk where the city had promised prizes totaling $1,200. In suggesting that Dubuque become involved, the paper reminded readers that the city had "a very fine stretch of river." (1)		DUBUQUE BOAT CLUB. A call for the organization of a boat club for Dubuque was raised by the ''Dubuque Herald'' in March 1879. Pointing to the recent meeting of the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association in Chicago, the newspaper mentioned that members included Burlington, Keokuk, Moline, Rock Island, St. Paul, St. Louis, Chicago, and Peoria. The annual regatta for 1870 was to be held in Keokuk where the city had promised prizes totaling $1,200. In suggesting that Dubuque become involved, the paper reminded readers that the city had "a very fine stretch of river." (1)

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	In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (21) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (22) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (23)		In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (21) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (22) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (23)

	The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (24)		[[Image:boatad.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (24)

	The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (25)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (25)

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	In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (3) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (4) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (5) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (6) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (7) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (8) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (9)		In March 1889 the announcement was made of the spring regatta in May. Owners were already preparing their boats for the new season. It was expected that the club would choose two teams to complete in the annual state regatta to be held at Spirit Lake. (3) In May, 1889 the Iowa State Amateur Racing Association wrote to the Dubuque club that actual oarsmen would have free lodging at the Hotel Orleans in Spirit Lake for two days prior to the competition and during the two days of the meet as well as transportation. This offer was advertised as being the first of its kind. (4) The following day, the Dubuque club announced that it had purchased the "finest paper shell manufactured by Watter & Company, boat builders of New York. The club announced on July 14th that four teams would be competing in the state meet on July 24 and 25th. (5) The Dubuque summer regatta was postponed for two weeks in July, 1889 so that two teams could be sent to compete in the Grand Rapids, Michigan regatta. (6) Attending that regatta was perhaps comforting after the executive committee of the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association ruled the Dubuque club out of competition at the state meet. (7) In Grand Rapids, the Dubuque Juniors came in second to great joy in Dubuque. (8) The summer regatta was rescheduled for September with competition in four-oared, single skull, canoe, tub, log, skiff, and swimming free for all with prizes offered to winners. (9)

	Forty Dubuque residents accompanied the crews of the Dubuque Boat Club to the State Regatta at Spirit Lake in July of 1889. (10)		Forty Dubuque residents accompanied the crews of the Dubuque Boat Club to the State Regatta at Spirit Lake in July of 1889. (10)

	In 1894 the state regatta was held in Storm Lake. Cities in addition to Dubuque participating were Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, and Ottumwa. Free transportation was offered to all participants with a special rate for the round trip to all others. (11)		In 1894 the state regatta was held in Storm Lake. Cities in addition to Dubuque participating were Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, and Ottumwa. Free transportation was offered to all participants with a special rate for the round trip to all others. (11)
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	When the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association in 1897 announced there would be no state regatta. One of the problems faced in each of the past years was the weather conditions on the prairie lakes. With the continuation of the sport in jeopardy, the Dubuque Boat Club announced its intention of sponsoring a regatta of a size guaranteeing success. Invitations were sent to Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Ottumwa, and Sioux City. The site chosen was [[ZOLLICOFFER'S LAKE]], a site which had been proposed as early as 1894. (14) There is no record of this offer being accepted. The next state regatta was held in Waterloo in 1900, the year the Dubuque club came out of debt. (15)		When the Iowa State Amateur Rowing Association in 1897 announced there would be no state regatta. One of the problems faced in each of the past years was the weather conditions on the prairie lakes. With the continuation of the sport in jeopardy, the Dubuque Boat Club announced its intention of sponsoring a regatta of a size guaranteeing success. Invitations were sent to Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Ottumwa, and Sioux City. The site chosen was [[ZOLLICOFFER'S LAKE]], a site which had been proposed as early as 1894. (14) There is no record of this offer being accepted. The next state regatta was held in Waterloo in 1900, the year the Dubuque club came out of debt. (15)

	In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (16) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (17)		In 1900 the regatta sponsored locally continued the inter-club races with the addition of a swimming race, tub and log races, and skiff race. In 1901 the club moved the boat house to [[CITY ISLAND]] which was known at that time as Ham's Island. Towing the boat house was estimated to cost $1,000. (16) The same year, the fourteenth annual regatta of the local club was held. (17)

	In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905. Interest was revived in 1910 with a call for members who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (18)		In 1904 it was decided to abandon the boat house located near the [[HIGH BRIDGE]] and the structure was torn down in 1905. Interest was revived in 1910 with a call for members in the Dubuque Motor Boat Club among those who owned motor boats, yacht boats, or any type of rowing craft. Plans were event announced for a regatta in Dubuque in 1911 during the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE CENTENNIAL]]. (18)

	~~The club was not organized until 1915. At~~ a meeting of twenty-five boat owners, Fred Kleinschrodt was elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L. "Chuck"\|Charles L. "Chuck" EGELHOF]] the club's secretary and treasurer. (19)		In 1947 at a organizational meeting of twenty-five boat owners, Fred Kleinschrodt was elected president and [[EGELHOF, Charles L. "Chuck"\|Charles L. "Chuck" EGELHOF]] the club's secretary and treasurer. (19) There was no decision on whether to continue using the charter of the old Dubuque Motor Boat Club. The decision was made to expand membership to boat owners in Illinois and Wisconsin. It was also decided to sponsor local drivers who wished to participate in outside regattas for speed boats. (20)

	In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (20) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (21) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (22)		In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (21) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (22) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (23)

	The ~~Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show~~ held at ~~[[MELODY MILL]]~~. ~~In 1959~~ a ~~meeting~~ was ~~held in November to plan the next summer's stock~~ and ~~pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque~~. (23)		The second annual regatta was held on July 2, 1950. In 1955 over one hundred boats representing Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri were expected to compete for $1,000 in prize money at the seventh annual regatta. Following the race, a two and one-half hour water show was planned with water skiing and surf board riding. (24)

	In ~~June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after~~ a ~~replica of an old paddlewheeler~~ was ~~burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln,~~ the "boat~~" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power~~ in ~~local parades~~. (24)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. The fourth annual boat show in 1958 returned to the same site. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (25)

	In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (25)		In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades by members of the boat club. (26)

			In 1970 the boat club sponsored the "First International Boat, Travel and Vacation Show." The program featured Sam Snyder's International Water Follies which included synchronized swimming and two divers who jumped from the [[DUBUQUE-WISCONSIN BRIDGE]]. Dubuque businesses were there to showcase boating, fishing and sporting items. (27) Over the years, the organization has been involved in such community activities as selling Dubuque Summer Festival badges and sponsoring a Venetian Boat Parade in 1965 to collecting pull tabs and contributing the proceeds to the Shrine. (28)

			In 2008 ninety-nine members of the Dubuque Boat Club won a $10,000 Hot Lotto drawing earning each person approximately $77. (29) A former member tipped local police and authorities seized over $8,000 in cash and playing cards involved in illegal gambling in August 2010. While some nonprofits apply for a permit to hold a raffle, the Dubuque Boat Club did not qualify because it was not a 501(c) organization. Those organizations had to keep strict records and follow definite rules. At the time of the raid, no criminal charges were filed. (30)

			In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (31)

	The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.		The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.
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	19. "Kleinschrodt Named Boat Club President," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 24, 1947, p. 9		19. "Kleinschrodt Named Boat Club President," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 24, 1947, p. 9

	20. "Boat Races to be Held Here in July," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1949, p. 8		20. "Boating Group Holds Meeting," Telegraph Herald, October 1, 1947, p. 2

			21. "Boat Races to be Held Here in July," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 1, 1949, p. 8

			22. "Boat Club Elects at Annual Meeting," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 13, 1949, p. 21

			23. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10

			24. "Regatta Slated for Sunday," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 14, 1955, p. 22

			25. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10

			26. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17

	21. "~~Boat Club Elects at Annual Meeting~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~January 13~~, ~~1949~~, p. 21		27. "They'll Jump From Bridge," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1970, p. 35

	22. "~~Coming Events~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~September 13~~, ~~1959~~, p. 10		28. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Bar Keeps Tabs on Charity," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 27, 2004, p. 1A

	23. "~~Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~November 29~~, ~~1959~~, p. 10		29. "Groups Win in Lotto," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 24, 2008, p. 3

	24. "~~Scuttled~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~February 16, 1966~~, p. 17		30. Blanchard, Courtney. "Raid At Boat Club Shuts Down Raffle," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 6, 2010 p. 1A

	25. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38		31. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38



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	In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (20) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (21) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (22)		In 1949 the Dubuque Boat Club met to make plans for Dubuque's first inland regatta since 1911. The club sent 500 invitations to clubs around the United States to compete in the festivity which offers a $1,000 first prize. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association, the Dubuque event would be the last in a series beginning in Muscatine, Iowa and then proceeding to Hannibal, Missouri and Fox Lake, Illinois. The famed Webb and Ventnor trophies which had been awarded since 1908 would also be involved. The Dubuque Boat Club in 1949 had been in existence for two years. (20) Officials of the club also planned to campaign for the construction of a small boat harbor in Dubuque. (21) Within ten years, Women's Auxiliary had been organized. (22)

	In ~~June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after~~ a ~~replica of an old paddlewheeler~~ was ~~burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln,~~ the "boat~~" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power~~ in ~~local parades~~. (23)		The Dubuque Boat Club sponsored the 1957 Boat Show held at [[MELODY MILL]]. In 1959 a meeting was held in November to plan the next summer's stock and pleasure boat racing program in Dubuque. (23)

	In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (24)		In June 1966 two youths were taken into custody after a replica of an old paddlewheeler was burned. Stored at 2625 Lincoln, the "boat" was mounted on a truck frame and operated under its own power in local parades. (24)

			In 2017 the club was housed at 2656 Lincoln Avenue where the building cornerstone was dated 1958. Membership was only given by referral. (25)

	The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.		The 1989 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 2656 Lincoln.
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	22. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10		22. "Coming Events," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 13, 1959, p. 10

	23. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17		23. "Dubuque Boat Meeting Slated," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 29, 1959, p. 10

			24. "Scuttled," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 16, 1966, p. 17

	24. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38		25. Dolter, Amanda. "Clubbing," '''DBQ: Celebrate the Good Life''' April-June, 2017, p. 38



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