b'FOREWORDMy years of working with Friends of Chatham Waterways have been fascinating.The organizaiton is dedicated totally to Chatham.Its directors have been participative, energetic and truly focused on whatever project or initiative they have undertaken.Always a diverse group, these 21 officers and directors have brought strong and varied talents, as well as intellect, to our monthly meetings. For a local citizen volunteer effort, FCW must be almost ideal.Although I happen to be the president at the time of the Friendss 20th anniversary, six other presidents have helped guide FCW through much growth and progress since the early 1980s.As many as 100 members have served as directors.Every one of them who has given thought, time and energy to this enterprise has to be proud of our accomplishments.So we determined that this was the time to collect our initiatives, activities and achievementsincluding some failuresinto a readable history.A director at the time, Rob Carlisle came to Chatham from a background in the media, and has recently written six books about the town and the Lower Cape. That was a lucky break for FCWA fine interviewer and careful listener, Rob met with a number of people involved officially or unofficially in areas of direct interest to FCWMany caring citizens have contributed to The Story of Friends of Chatham Waterways.FCW hopes you enjoy reading about volunteering in this town and what it has achieved.Chatham MA August 1, 20037'