Monday, February 27, 2017

The Annual LOTO Powerboat Spring Gathering

Are you getting that itch to get out on the water? Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is a common theme for many of us! We LOVE spending time with friends and family, soaking up the rays and cruising down The Lake. Winter can be a rough time for boat lovers and we have just the event to help you get back in the spirit and kick off the 2017 boating season right! Come out to Wicked Willie's Sports Grill on March 4th from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. to join in the boating fun!


Who: All boat lovers
What: Annual Lake of the Ozarks Powerboat Spring Gathering
When: Saturday, March 4th, 2017 from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Where: Wicked Willie's Sports Grill - 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065
Why: Socialize with other boat enthusiasts, who are ready for the season to gear up!

Wicked Willie's will be opening the dance club for our group. With appitizers and drink specials, you can socialize with other local boating enthusiests. Enjoy music all evening, during our Full Timers Club gathering. Get ready to break your summer fever by gearing up for the 2017 season! Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet and get to know others who love boating at The Lake. If you plan to attend this fantastic event, be sure to RSVP at the Annual LOTO Powerboating Spring Gathering Facebook page. Bring your boating friends too!


Now that you know a little more about this upcoming event, you can be sure to pencil it into your schedule! For a fun evening getting to know locals who love boating at the Lake of the Ozarks just as much as you do, be sure to come out to Wicked Willie's Sports Grill on Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m.!

In the mean time, you can start day-dreaming of all the great times you are going to have on your boat this coming summer! Be sure to capture those memories with a boat name portait at the Lake of the Ozarks. Memories made on a boat with friends and family are some of the BEST memories. To create a lasting memory display, design your Stern Memories portrait at www.SternMemories.com!

Here's to another great summer out on The Lake of the Ozarks!

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Fun Facts about the Lake of the Ozarks

It's that time of year when all the boaters start to get that itch to get out on the water and soak up the beautiful weather! Although we have experienced a fairly mild winter thus far, we are all still anxiously waiting for the warm days of spring to get out and enjoy boating at the Lake of the Ozarks. To help you get through, Stern Memories has provided some fun facts about the Lake, below!


Whether you are a Lake area resident or visit the Lake of the Ozarks frequently, you may enjoy the fun facts below! You can share these interesting points with friends and family as you find yourself out on the water this spring.

- The Lake is 92 miles long, from end to end.

- The unusual shape of the Lake is the reason for it's nickname, "Magic Dragon".

- When it was build in 1931, the Lake of the Ozarks was the largest man-made lake in the United States.

- 640 billion gallons of water are found in the Lake.

- It took two years to build the dam and only 78 days to fill the Lake!

- About 10,000 boaters can be found enjoying the water, on summer holiday weekends.

- The Lake's surface water covers 61,000 square miles.


- Electric supply to St. Louis is the reason Bagnell Dam was originally built.

- There are over 1,150 miles of shoreline at the Lake of the Ozarks.

- Roughly 3.5 million visitors make their way to the Lake of the Ozarks, during the summer season.

- $30 million was the total cost to build Bagnell Dam.

To learn more about the Lake of the Ozarks, be sure to visit the Bagnell Dam History Museum at Willmore Lodge, in Lake Ozark, MO.


Now that you know some of these fun facts about our beautiful Lake, you are ready show off your new found knowledge next time you are boating! From dining to water recreation, there are a TON of great reasons to enjoy your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks. Next time you are out and about on the Lake, be sure to take a picture of your group by your boat! You can send us your picture, boat name, and boat make for a unique boat name portrait at the Lake of the Ozarks! To help commemorate the good times your boat offers, check out our website to design your Stern Memories portrait today!

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Why Stern Memories?

If you enjoy spending time out on the water, your boat and all the great memories it hosts are an important part of who you are. From time with the family to bonding with friends, boating at the Lake of the Ozarks can help create lasting memories for everyone involved! To help capture those memories for years to come, a Stern Memories portrait is a great way to commemorate your time at the Lake. Provided below are some great reasons why you should choose us for your custom boat name portrait!


What is Stern Memories?


If you don't know already, our company makes custom portrait layouts, featuring your boat. Complete with boat name, make and model, and photographs of your favorite boating memories, Stern Memories can help you showcase your boat, in your home or office setting. Ideal for any boat lover, as a gift or treat for yourselves, our hand-crafted boat portraits are a classy way to showcase your boat.


Hand Crafted


Our boat name portraits at the Lake of the Ozarks are hand-crafted to feature your prized possession, your boat. Encased in a black wood frame and blue velvet top mat with a bright white accent mat, your Stern Memories portrait is a timeless way to feature your boat.  With personalized photos and boat name feature, this portrait hangs nicely to accent any boat lover's space!

Efficient Process

Our process is EASY! All we need is a close up photograph of your boat name, the manufacturer make and model, and 2-3 of your favorite boating pictures - it's as simple as that. Once we receive your materials, we will share a mock-up of the final portrait, for your satisfaction. Visit our website to get started on your custom boat name portrait.

Custom  Branding


Branding your boat name portrait is a great way to create the complete look. We currently support Formula, SeaRay, Cobalt, Chris Craft, Regal, Chaparral, Four Winns, and MasterCraft boat logos. We may also have other manufacturer emblems - just ask!

Order Yours Today!


Now that you have seen more information about our business and our custom boat name portraits at the Lake of the Ozarks, you are ready to start your design! Whether you want to accent your wall or give a personalized boating gift in Missouri, you can trust Stern Memories to create a beautifully designed portrait. Our team of designers will work hard to get your custom boat name portrait exactly how you imagined! Visit www.SternMemories.com to get started with your Stern Memories portrait today.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Welcome to Stern Memories’ Blog!

We are happy to welcome you to our first blog! This is a great place to visit on a regular basis, where you can find detailed information about our personalized products, helpful boating tips, and the inside scoop on area activities and events. If you are passionate about boating at the Lake of the Ozarks, this is the place for you! Whether you live on the Lake or vacation to your boating destination frequently, we know how much you LOVE spending time with friends and family, on the water. Our goal is to help you showcase and cherish those memories that are made, while boating.

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Boat Name Portraits:


Our hand-crafted Stern Memories portrait features your boat name with personal photographs of your vessel, as well as the boat manufacturer emblem, all in a beautifully displayed portrait. Ideal for a boat lover’s home or office, the display hangs nicely on the wall.


Portrait Styles:



Dual Image-
Our original, dual-image portrait includes:
2 8 X 10 photos
2 color vinyl boat name graphic on white acrylic
2 manufacture emblems
1.5 inch black wood frame with Plexiglas insert
Blue velvet top mat with bright white accent mat
Mounting hardware

Tri-Image-
Our tri-image portrait includes:
3 5 X 7 photos
2 color vinyl boat name graphics on white acrylic
2 manufacturer emblems
1.5 inch black wood frame with Plexiglas insert
Blue velvet top mat with bright white accent mat
Mounting hardware
*Manufacturer name option

Other Options:
Boat manufacturer name scripts available, on same makes
Custom frame and mat options available

Create Yours Today:


Designing a Stern Memories portrait is easy! You simply provide us with a close picture of your boat name, the manufacture make and model, and two or three of your favorite boating memory photographs. We have a number of manufacturer’s logos, including Formula, SeaRay, Cobalt, Chris Craft, Regal, Chaparral, Four Winns and MasterCraft (other boat manufactors may be supported, depending on emblem formats and availability). Visit our website, www.SternMemories.com, to get started designing your custom boat name portrait today! Once you fill out our form, a designer will be in contact to discuss your options and create a portrait proof.


Great for Gifts:


Ideal for the boat lover in your life, a custom portrait gift is an easy way to show how much you care. If you boat, you know how many memories and special times are shared on your vessel. Give the gift of a constant reminder of the good times spend on the Lake. To bring joy to a boat lover’s life, consider a custom portrait featuring their boat!

Now that you know a little more about our boat name portraits at the Lake of the Ozarks, you are ready to start designing yours today! A boat is a big investment and a place in which TONS of memories are made for your family and friends– feature your vessel with one of our portraits. For a daily reminder of the good times had on your boat, order your Stern Memories portrait now! Let us create your boat name portrait today!

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