New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) has elected Cheryl Goebal to serve on its Board of Trustees. Goebel, who resides in Meredith with her husband Bill, expressed enthusiasm for her new role. “I want to help capture the history of boating and lake life in New Hampshire,” she explained. “I also hope to play a role in helping the museum introduce the next generation to all that the Lakes Region has to offer.”
Regarding her own appreciation for the Lakes Region, Goebel said she and her family “fell in love” with it more than 20 years ago when they first vacationed in the area. “Our goal was to retire here and build a life in this area,” she said. She began to build this life by volunteering for various events at NHBM to give back to the community, “I happened to meet some wonderful people involved in the museum when I volunteered,” she explained. “I was able to combine my interests in the water, boats, and lake life along with helping out a great organization.”
Now retired with three grown children living in Hudson, NH, Chicago, IL, and Washington, D.C., Goebel said she feels that organization and planning are two skills she brings to the Board. “I also enjoy meeting new people and introducing them to all the NHBM has to offer in the way of programs, events, and history,” she added. Before retiring to raise her children, Goebel worked for AT&T in various positions. She attended SUNY Potsdam where she earned a BA in Mathematics. She also has an MBA from Clarkson University.
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Belletetes, Eastern Propane & Oil, Epoxy Floor New England, Goodhue Boat Company, Kingswood Press and Design Studio, KW Coastal, Lake and Mountains, North Water Marine, and Taylor Community.