Boards by Bob - Fundraiser
One of our Association members has presented the Crane Lake Association with a great fundraising opportunity. Bob Ferguson is offering to produce 25 inlaid Crane Lake serving boards, pictured here, made with Crane Lake maple.
Order Today: Basic board $250 | Board with your name inlaid $275
Bob had a maple tree from his Crane Lake property in McRobert’s Bay fall down eight years ago. He helped saw the logs at a mill in Humphrey. He built a shed and has been drying the maple planks there since. In his shop, he cuts, planes and sands to assemble very stable boards. The precise inlay cuts are made with a computer-assisted CNC machine. (We have had a delay as this machine broke and is now repaired.) The lake and letters on the front of the board are then inlaid with walnut. Each board is unique in colour and grain. Bob has enough Crane Lake maple left to produce about 25 boards.
The serving board, measuring 19x11.75x.75 inches, is ideal for charcuterie, and can be hung on the wall using a keyhole slot Bob has inserted. The basic board is as pictured. A custom Board would replace the words “Crane Lake” with the name of your choice, such as “The Smiths.” The custom board will also include a “Google Point” in red Padauk wood indicating the location of that cottage. Any board includes a personalized dedication lasered on the back. The boards are mounted on non-slip silicone feet. Bob also makes a food-safe wax mixture for treating and maintaining the boards and will provide a jar with each board.
When Bob approached the Board with his board proposal, we were excited about the opportunity. We thank him for his generous and thoughtful offer. It dovetails with our map and legend update project. After Bob’s costs are covered, all proceeds go to the Crane Lake Association and will be put towards printing costs of the oversized, updated wall maps that will be provided to members. Buyers of the board get a gorgeous map on a piece of Crane Lake maple! Deliveries are expected to the lake in the late Spring or early Summer.
Basic board $250
Board with your name inlaid $275
Place Your Order Now!!!
To order your Board and make your payment please contact Bob Ferguson at
The Board of Crane Lake Association thanks you for your support.
