In 1995, a group of four wood boat owners, got together to form the newest chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.

Rich Baratha, Bob Otto, Les Demaline and Jack Lynett met at the Holiday Inn in Montose to draw up the documents which would permit the new chapter to chart its course in the boating world.

At Skeanateles, NY during the spring quarterly directors meeting of the ACBS, the charter was presented to the chapter; and within 2 months, NCO held its first boat show at Spitzer Marina in Lorain, Ohio. From then on, the chapter grew rapidly.

The love of wood boats fuels the growth to include 2 major judged shows, a winter workshop, a spring rendezvous and numerous meetings. NCO sponsors youth sailboat building and racing, and has sponsored young members to the professional boat building schools.

NCO has encouraged its officers and directors to participate in the work of ACBS international, and currently has members on the Board of Directors and various committees. The continued growth is evident in the current list of 133 members and a sound treasury.

The future looks bright as new and younger members move to positions of leadership, and as new boats find their way into the preservation ranks.