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Commander's Report 5 Schackleton Expedition 18Exec Report 6 Change Of Watch 2012 19Admin Report 7-8 Foss Waterway DIY Classes 20-21Education 9-11 Continuous CPR Technique 21Nominations 2012-2013 12 Legacy Fund Update 22Calendar 13 Birthdays 23Feb Dinner Meeting 14 Nauti-Find Puzzle 24D16 Spring Conference Info 15-16 Unsung Heroes 25D16 Registration Form 17 Nauti-Find Solution 26
Published by: Poverty Bay Sail & Power Squadron
A unit of the United States Power Squadron®Sail and Power Boating
District 16Volume 50, Number 3
March 2012
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Dates to Remember
2012:
Mar 30 – 31 D16 Spring Conference at Ocean Shores Shilo Inn
Apr 5 Poverty Bay’s Famous Change of Watch
2012 Rendezvous Schedule
May 4 – 6 Bremerton (each boat call week prior to reserve)
May 25 – 28 Brownsville
June 22 – 24 District 16 (Poulsbo?)
July 6 – 8 Des Moines Marina
July 27 – 28 Foss Waterway Marina
Aug 31 – Sep 3 Poulsbo
Oct 5 – 7 Blake Island State Park
Poverty Bay Sail and Power Squadron
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POVERTY BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRON
REFERENCE INFORMATION
PBSPS Web Page URL: www.pbps.org
Squadron Contact: [email protected]
PBS&PS Elected officers meet the third Thursday of each month at 1900 to conduct Squadron business. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact Commander Mary Quande at 206-241-5799 for the location if you wish to attend and so she can plan for number of attendees.
General membership meetings and programs are held on the first Thursday of the month at:
Masonic Temple2208 South 223rd StreetDes Moines, WA 98198
The Pirates Log Staff
Editors E-Mail AddressesLt Marcus Nelson, AP Lt/C Nancy Scott, PP/C Kara Dalkey, P 21811 122nd Pl SE22027 6th Ave S, #108 Kent, WA 98031Des Moines, WA 98198 253-630-1619206-878-5222 [email protected]@comcast.net
Use your smart phone, or tablet, barcode application to learn more about whatPoverty Bay Sail & Power Squadronhas to offer.
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POVERTY BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRON2010-2011 OFFICERS
CommanderCdr Mary Quande, P 2611 SW 170th St
Burien, WA 98166206-241-5799
Executive OfficerLt/C Tom Spohn, P 11925 Marine View Dr SW
Burien, WA 98166206-433-0848
Education OfficerLt/C Dave Sharp, SN 30931 36th Ave SW
Federal Way, WA 98023253-874-8974
Administrative OfficerLt/C Rich Rutkowski, AP 2554 Forest Ridge Dr SE
Auburn, WA 98002253-833-1393
SecretaryLt/C Nancy Scott, P 21811 122nd Pl SE
Kent, WA 98031253-630-1619
TreasurerLt/C Gloria Hunt, SN 1911 SW Campus Dr, Box 569
Federal Way, WA 98023253-952-3244
Asst Education OfficerVacant
MembershipP/C Bob Miller, SN 411 SW 197th St
Normandy Park, WA 98166206-878-2655
Member InvolvementP/C Gray Cunningham, S 13221 SE 187th Pl
Renton, WA 98058425-228-5230
Fellowship From Friendship
Greetings Pirates!
Your E-Board met Thursday, Feband keeping great notes, as always. think she was in Hawaii. Lucky to cover for her. What would this squadron do without our JoannaTom Spohn, P gave us a brief description of his goals for 2012 the upcoming year! Let’s give him gave us an update on our classes. colors! This is due to our SquadronWednesday February 22nd at the Des Moines city maintenance building on Street, across from the Masonic Hall.our 50th anniversary as part of be a great celebration. Mark your calendars for our the Des Moines Masonic Hall on 223Bridge, eat some great food, chat with fellow boaters, and be entertained by three presenters discussing what it’s like to venture up into the DesolBroughton’s? Answer – this Thursday at our dinner meeting! seeing you there!
MaryMONTHLY DINNER MEETI
2208 S 223RD ST, DES
Your telephone committee calls each member the week prior to the monthly dinner meeting. IF you have not been called by Sunday and you wish to attend our dinner, please contact Chairperson Lt Linda McDonnell, P (206-244-6714). All additions or cancellations to our count must be in than the Monday before the meeting! Also Please, Please see that we have a correct phone number for you. If you are not being called, we probably don’t.
“A reservation made is a reservationcalling committee member calls you for dinner reservations that you are obligated to pay for your dinners if you do not attend or cancel by the Monday preceding the dinner meeting. Dinner price is $20.00/personfor ALL reservations made.
For a missed reservation, please remit check to
PBSPS, c/o Lt/C Gloria Hunt, SN
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Fellowship From FriendshipBy Cdr Mary Quande, P
Pirates!
February 16th. Lt/C Nancy Scott, P our Secretarygreat notes, as always. Lt/C Gloria Hunt, SN, our Treasurer, was not present, I
Lucky Gloria and Rodger. P/D/C Joanna Websteruld this squadron do without our Joanna? Executive officer
gave us a brief description of his goals for 2012 -2013. He has great plans for s give him our full support! Education Officer Lt/C
classes. All Piloting class students passed the test with flying quadron’s superior educators. Engine Maintenance starts
at the Des Moines city maintenance building on across from the Masonic Hall. Can you believe that our Squadron will be celebrating
anniversary as part of USPS in 2012-2013? This coming year’s “Founders Day” will Mark your calendars for our March 1st (Thursday) dinner meeting at
the Des Moines Masonic Hall on 223rd Street. Where else can you vote in your 2012Bridge, eat some great food, chat with fellow boaters, and be entertained by three presenters discussing what it’s like to venture up into the Desolation Sound and the
this Thursday at our dinner meeting! Duane and I
MONTHLY DINNER MEETINGS AT MASONIC TEMPLE2208 S 223RD ST, DES MOINES
Your telephone committee calls each member the week prior to the monthly IF you have not been called by Sunday and you wish to
attend our dinner, please contact Chairperson Lt Linda McDonnell, P All additions or cancellations to our count must be in no later
the Monday before the meeting! Also Please, Please see that we have a correct phone number for you. If you are not being called, we probably don’t.
“A reservation made is a reservation paid”. Please remember when the telephone calling committee member calls you for dinner reservations that you are obligated to pay for your dinners if you do not attend or cancel by the Monday preceding
Dinner price is $20.00/person. The squadron has to pay
For a missed reservation, please remit check to
PBSPS, c/o Lt/C Gloria Hunt, SN Page 5
Fellowship From Friendship
ecretary, was present was not present, I
Joanna Webster, AP stepped in Executive officer Lt/C
2013. He has great plans for Lt/C Dave Sharp, SN
students passed the test with flying Engine Maintenance starts
at the Des Moines city maintenance building on South 223rd
quadron will be celebrating s “Founders Day” will
dinner meeting at Where else can you vote in your 2012-2013
Bridge, eat some great food, chat with fellow boaters, and be entertained by three ation Sound and the
Duane and I look forward to
Your telephone committee calls each member the week prior to the monthly IF you have not been called by Sunday and you wish to
attend our dinner, please contact Chairperson Lt Linda McDonnell, P no later
the Monday before the meeting! Also Please, Please see that we have a correct phone number for you. If you are not being called, we probably don’t.
paid”. Please remember when the telephone calling committee member calls you for dinner reservations that you are obligated to pay for your dinners if you do not attend or cancel by the Monday preceding
he squadron has to pay
From Andromeda’s Cockpit
I am just a little embarrassed right now. At the Founder’s Day Dinner meeting Rich came up with a simple game: just name the sails on a
sailboat. Should be a piece of cake, right? Well, I did not get a single sail on the threemasted tall ship right, but I had a grthe “Master and Commander” series. Speaking of Dinner Meetings, remember that the next one on March 1st is the night we elect next year’s slate of officers for the Executive Board. Please plan to attend and let your choice be registered.
On April 5th our regular Dinner Meeting is our Change of Watch. The theme this year is “Charting a course to the Future”. Come see the special decorations and enjoy the dinner that has been “kicked up a notch.” The new slate of officers will be sworn inreceive a well-deserved roast! obtained by returning the RSVP part of the invitation which should be in your mailbox in the next week or so. If you have not been to a meeting inyour friends old and new.
Somebody; I think it was Yogi Berra, once said; “The future is not what it used to be.” How true this is. The USPS, through its various programs and classes, has been invaluable in preparing new and not-so-new boaters for a safe and fun future on the water. Locally, our Squadron has done its part in preparing boaters to venture safely onto the Salish Sea and beyond. So how is today’s future different from what it used to be? How about computers,i-pads, cell phones used in navigation, increasing concern for the health of the sea itself, and such busy, complicated lives that leave many believing just getting the certification is more important than real knowledge? And the list goes on and on. Hocontinue to lead in boater safety and fun in this changing environment? This is the year we will be searching for answers to these and other questions. If you have some ideas on how we should be getting ready for the future please drop meetings. Please come aboard.
Tom Spohn
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From Andromeda’s CockpitBy Lt/C Tom Spohn, P
little embarrassed right now. At the Founder’s Day Dinner meeting Rich came up with a simple game: just name the sails on a
sailboat. Should be a piece of cake, right? Well, I did not get a single sail on the threemasted tall ship right, but I had a great time trying to remember some of the passages from the “Master and Commander” series. Speaking of Dinner Meetings, remember that the next
is the night we elect next year’s slate of officers for the Executive Board. Please plan to attend and let your choice be registered.
On April 5th our regular Dinner Meeting is our Change of Watch. The theme this year is “Charting a course to the Future”. Come see the special decorations and enjoy the dinner that has been “kicked up a notch.” The new slate of officers will be sworn in
deserved roast! Don’t miss this meeting. Reservations for this event will be obtained by returning the RSVP part of the invitation which should be in your mailbox in the next week or so. If you have not been to a meeting in a while, come on out and greet
Somebody; I think it was Yogi Berra, once said; “The future is not what it used to be.” How true this is. The USPS, through its various programs and classes, has been invaluable in
new boaters for a safe and fun future on the water. Locally, our Squadron has done its part in preparing boaters to venture safely onto the Salish Sea and beyond. So how is today’s future different from what it used to be? How about computers,
pads, cell phones used in navigation, increasing concern for the health of the sea itself, and such busy, complicated lives that leave many believing just getting the certification is more important than real knowledge? And the list goes on and on. How can our Squadron continue to lead in boater safety and fun in this changing environment? This is the year we will be searching for answers to these and other questions. If you have some ideas on how we should be getting ready for the future please drop me an e-mail or grab me at one of our
Please come aboard.
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From Andromeda’s Cockpit
little embarrassed right now. At the Founder’s Day Dinner meeting Rich came up with a simple game: just name the sails on a
sailboat. Should be a piece of cake, right? Well, I did not get a single sail on the three-eat time trying to remember some of the passages from
the “Master and Commander” series. Speaking of Dinner Meetings, remember that the next is the night we elect next year’s slate of officers for the Executive Board.
On April 5th our regular Dinner Meeting is our Change of Watch. The theme this year is “Charting a course to the Future”. Come see the special decorations and enjoy the dinner that has been “kicked up a notch.” The new slate of officers will be sworn in and Mary will
Reservations for this event will be obtained by returning the RSVP part of the invitation which should be in your mailbox in
a while, come on out and greet
Somebody; I think it was Yogi Berra, once said; “The future is not what it used to be.” How true this is. The USPS, through its various programs and classes, has been invaluable in
new boaters for a safe and fun future on the water. Locally, our Squadron has done its part in preparing boaters to venture safely onto the Salish Sea and beyond. So how is today’s future different from what it used to be? How about computers,
pads, cell phones used in navigation, increasing concern for the health of the sea itself, and such busy, complicated lives that leave many believing just getting the certification is
w can our Squadron continue to lead in boater safety and fun in this changing environment? This is the year we will be searching for answers to these and other questions. If you have some ideas on how
mail or grab me at one of our
A Few Words From Rich
February Dinner Meeting
Thank you for allowing me to share Derek Lundy's book, Ship, with you. It must have been a fearsome thing to be up in the "yards," over a hundred feet above the deck, on a pitching and rolling square rigger! After the meeting, Luke Curtis told me that he was acquainted with Derek, and that he lives on Salt Spring Island, B.C. It would be fascinating to have him as a speaker sometime.
Did you enjoy the telling and listening of sea stories at your table? I certainly did! Collectively, we have a wealth of experiences that we can share with one another. If you would like to have another round of tales, please let me know. After all, the same lost-in-the-fog story can be repeated as long as the table audience is different.
March Dinner Meeting
It's almost time to go cruising. If it has been your dream to venture a little further
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A Few Words From RichBy Lt/C Rich Rutkowski, AP
February Dinner Meeting
Thank you for allowing me to share Derek Lundy's book, The Way of a
have been a fearsome thing to be up in the "yards," over a hundred feet above the deck, on a pitching and rolling square rigger! After the meeting, Luke Curtis told me that he was acquainted with Derek, and that he lives on Salt Spring Island, B.C. It
uld be fascinating to have him as a speaker sometime.
Did you enjoy the telling and listening of sea stories at your table? I certainly did! Collectively, we have a wealth of experiences that we can share with one another. If you would like to have
ther round of tales, please let me know. After fog story can be repeated
as long as the table audience is different.
It's almost time to go cruising. If it has been your dream to venture a little further from Puget Sound, take note. Want to know more about
Desolation Sound and the Broughton Group? This is your chance! Ken Wilson and Luke Curtis, P both Poverty Bay squadron members and veteran cruisers to those waters, will join me in describing the joys of boating to those regions. We'll talk about the passages, the anchorages, the wildlife and sights, and even some of the favored marinas. You'll hear stories and see photos, and we'll even throw in a few boating tips,
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A Few Words From Rich
from Puget Sound, take note. Want to know more about Desolation Sound and the Broughton Group? This is your chance! Ken Wilson
both Poverty Bay squadron members and veteran cruisers to those waters, will join me in
of boating to those regions. We'll talk about the passages, the anchorages, the wildlife and sights, and even some of the favored marinas. You'll hear stories and see photos, and we'll even throw in a few boating tips,
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not to mention boating stories. Be sure to mark your calendar, and join us for the dinner meeting on March 1st!
New Volunteer and Thanks to Those Who Served
Lt Ed Yotter, SN and Diane Yotter, we thank you! You have managed our Ship's Store for many years, giving us all the opportunity to look good on the dock in our Poverty Bay regalia. As you are retiring from this position, P/C DeVere Lindh, SN has stepped forward on this assignment, and will take over the responsibility. By the way, the Ship's Store format has changed entirely: members order from the catalog that is available at meetings or even available at your request.
There are a lot of quality items available, and with the Poverty Bay logo, you'll always be "look'n good." By the way), P/C Terry Scott, P will be helping DeVere with the technology to make buying an easy experience. More to come...
Our Calling Committee
Is very diligent in checking with us, month after month. Please let these stalwart volunteers know if you will be attending our dinner meeting. And don't forget our mantra: "A reservation made is a reservation paid."
Change of Watch - April
It's hard to believe that a full year has almost passed. Our Change of Watch will happen at our April 5 dinner meeting. Our incoming Commander, Lt/C Tom Spohn, P is planning some special surprises, I hear. Also, Past Commander Kara Dalkey, P will be serving up some special "tributes" to outgoing Commander Mary Quande, P. This will be a fun meeting! Mark your calendar, and join your Poverty Bay friends for a good evening.
Rich
Safe Boating Through Education
More USPS Member Benefits
While investigating educational insurance discounts last month, I stumbled on some other interesting USPS Member Benefits in the navigation software arena:
Rose Point Navigation is the vendor supplying tsoftware we now use in our courses. They also give USPS members a 20% discount on the rest of their software. This discount is applied when you purchase the software directly from Rose Point Navigation via the telephoneauthorized reseller, in which case Rose Point will rebate you your discount. For details about this offer, see the Member Benefits web page under
Nobeltec and C-Map, now part of Jeppesen Marine, offer USPS members and squadrons their line of marine products and several lines of chartprices. Those discounts, I found to be in the 20Member Benefits web page at USPS.org.
Advanced Piloting
Advanced Piloting began on February 7tintending to finish AP in preparation for Junior Navigation this fall. If you have already completed AP start planning on joining us!
Engine Maintenance
At this writing we have 20 signed up for EM. Duane QuandMaintenance every 2 or 3 years and rave reviews from the past have filled up the classroom again this year! [Ed note: Excellent time!]
Cruise Planning
Another class that skips a year or two is P/Lt/C Sheila Green, AP this class will run from April 11th to May 23evenings from 7 to 9pm. Whether you’re planning on a long weekend at Poulsbo, Desolation Sound, or you’ve noticed a twinkle in your spouse’s eye when Alaska comes up in the conversation… this class is for you
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Safe Boating Through EducationBy Lt/C Dave Sharp, SN
USPS Member Benefits - Charting Software and Updates
While investigating educational insurance discounts last month, I stumbled on some other interesting USPS Member Benefits in the navigation software arena:
Rose Point Navigation is the vendor supplying the Coastal Explorer Express Edition software we now use in our courses. They also give USPS members a 20% discount on the rest of their software. This discount is applied when you purchase the software directly from Rose Point Navigation via the telephone, or when you purchase the software from an
, in which case Rose Point will rebate you your discount. For details about this offer, see the Member Benefits web page under Rose Point Navigation
Map, now part of Jeppesen Marine, offer USPS members and their line of marine products and several lines of chart plotters at discounted
und to be in the 20-25% range. More information is on the at USPS.org.
Advanced Piloting began on February 7th. We have 6 students, several of which are intending to finish AP in preparation for Junior Navigation this fall. If you have already completed AP start planning on joining us!
At this writing we have 20 signed up for EM. Duane Quande, P teaches every 2 or 3 years and rave reviews from the past have filled up the
[Ed note: Excellent instructor, great material, well worth your
Another class that skips a year or two is Cruise Planning. Taught by P/C Jack this class will run from April 11th to May 23rd
Whether you’re planning on a long weekend at Poulsbo, Desolation Sound, or you’ve noticed a twinkle in your spouse’s eye when Alaska comes up
this class is for you – both of you. [Ed note: same comment as above.]
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Safe Boating Through Education
Charting Software and Updates
While investigating educational insurance discounts last month, I stumbled on some other
he Coastal Explorer Express Edition software we now use in our courses. They also give USPS members a 20% discount on the rest of their software. This discount is applied when you purchase the software directly
or when you purchase the software from an , in which case Rose Point will rebate you your discount. For details
Rose Point Navigation.
Map, now part of Jeppesen Marine, offer USPS members and plotters at discounted
25% range. More information is on the
h. We have 6 students, several of which are intending to finish AP in preparation for Junior Navigation this fall. If you have already
teaches Engine every 2 or 3 years and rave reviews from the past have filled up the
, great material, well worth your
Jack Green, SN and rd on Wednesday
Whether you’re planning on a long weekend at Poulsbo, a week in Desolation Sound, or you’ve noticed a twinkle in your spouse’s eye when Alaska comes up
[Ed note: same comment as above.]
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Cruise Planning Course DescriptionTo go beyond what most boaters do on a weekend overnight or even a week or so marina hopping requires boaters to leave their normal cruising areas and comfort zones. The Cruise Planning course focuses on the planning and preparation necessary for safe enjoyable extended cruises on both inland and coastal waters.
Designed for members who cruise on either a sail or powerboat (owned or chartered)—this course covers the following topics:
Cruise preparation and planning - General Boat and Equipment Anchors and Anchoring Security Chartering Cruising Outside the United States Crew and Provisioning Voyage Management Communications Navigation Weather Emergencies
2012 ABC Classes
We already have students signed up for our February and March ABC classes, so things are looking up from 2011 when we had to cancel a couple of the early dates. Washington Boat Operator Cards will be required for those 40 and younger in 2012 and warnings are supposed to be morphing into tickets this year. Warn your dock mates!
Dave
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Poverty Bay Sail and Power Squadron Education Courses 2012
Course Dates Location ABC Sessions: Mar 17, 2012 Des Moines
Apr 14, 2012 Des MoinesMay 19, 2012 Kent CommonsJun 9, 2012 Des MoinesJun 23, 2012 Kent Commons
Contact Lt/C Dave Sharp, SNSquadron Education [email protected]
Advanced Grades:Advanced Piloting Feb 7 – Apr 17, 2012 Des Moines (Tues)Seamanship Apr 24 – Jun 5, 2012 Des Moines (Tues)Piloting Fall 2012 Des Moines (Tues)
Contact Lt, Ron Davidson, SNChair of Local Board, Advanced [email protected]
Electives:Marine Navigation Sys Spring 2012 Des MoinesEngine Maintenance Feb 22 - Apr 4, 2012 Des Moines (Wed)Cruise Planning Apr 11 - May 23, 2012 Des Moines (Wed)
Contact P/Lt/C Rick Edel, JNChair of Local Board, [email protected]
District:D16 Education Seminar Jun 2, 2012 TBD
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As presented by the Nominating Committee in last month’s Pirates Log, here is the slate of Officers to be voted upon at our March 1st dinner meeting.
Office/Position Member NameCommander Tom Spohn, P Executive Officer Rich Rutkowski, APSquadron Education Officer Dave Sharp, SNAdministrative Officer Pat Foley, SNSecretary P/D/C Joanna Webster, APTreasurer Gloria Hunt, SNAssistant Squadron Education Officer (not filled)
Member at Large (3) Duane Quande, PSteve Archer, SJerry Carbaugh
Auditing Committee P/C Gray Cunningham, S (3 year term)
Rules Committee P/C Martha Battles, JN (3 year term)
Nominating Committee (To be nominated from the floor)
Poverty Bay Sail & Power Squadron2012 – 2013 Slate of Officers
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FEBRUARY 2012 Dinner Meeting – Founders DayBy Lt Marc Nelson, AP
Photos by P/C Jack Green, SN
Once again The Poverty Bay Pirates gathered for Founders Day. Many wore all sorts of Pirates garb, and some only with earrings to ward off being fined for not being in costume, arrrrgh. As befittin’ any official Pirates gathering we decided to share tales, mostly true, tales of woe and tales of noooooooooo! Oh wait, that was Bob’s tale, never mind. Then Pirate Rich read some seafarin’ tales of men climbing
over 100 feet up the masts in nasty blows that would make many a man’s legs turn to rubber. Then after considerin’ ourselves lucky with all our modern Pirate conveniences we were tested by Pirate Rich to identify some 34 sails on an old sailing ship. This proved to be a mighty devastating test as many Pirate power boaters gave up, figurin’ the Pirate sailors would run away with the test! Not so fast there mateys! Turns out our sailing friends were mightily challenged as well. The Pirate winners, see picture, happily received their reward… are you
ready for it? They sailed away with Full Sail brew! No wonder they left smiling! Next up we paraded our 2012/2013 Pirates Bridge up in front of the masses for inspection. Apparently they passed muster and await the official Pirate Vote on March 1st.
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DISTRICT 16 SPRING CONFERENCE AT OCEAN SHORES
INFORMATION
The Friday Harbor Power Squadron is pleased to host District 16’s Spring Conference and invites all District Members and their guests to attend. The Spring Conference will be held at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel in Ocean Shores, Washington (address at bottom of next page), on March 30-31, 2012. Ocean Shores is one of Washington’s favorite vacation and convention destinations. A 6,000 acre peninsula at the mouth of Gray’s Harbor and the only deep water port on the Pacific Coast, north of San Francisco, Ocean Shores includes six miles of sandy beaches, along with 23 miles of interconnecting lakes, canals, and miles of scenic bayside offering several activities to enjoy before and after the conference.
All Shilo Inn Suites rooms face the beach with private balconies and an open, non-obstructed view of the ocean. Each room has a sitting room with “fireplace,” wet bar, refrigerator, and either double queen or single king size beds. Handicap and handicap accessible rooms are available. The hotel is dog friendly with rooms located on the ground floor. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness facility. Parking is free.
Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by March 14, 2012, to take advantage of USPS-District 16’s Group Contract rate of $99.00 (plus tax) per night. We have reserved 50 Ocean View Suites for the conference which are expected to go quickly. Friday evening’s reception to meet the Chief Commander’s representative and buffet will be held in the main ballroom. A registration table will be available from 1500-1900 in the lobby, outside the ballroom. Registration will also be available at the same location on Saturday morning from 0800-1000 with the conference starting at 0915 in the ballroom. In order to move the Conference along and stay on schedule, we will have the majority of the officer’s reportsavailable in writing for the members to read. In the past, this has reduced the time for the business meeting and allowed more time to explore other issues of interest to the members. Time will be made available for attendees to ask questions about the reports that are presented.
Since a District 16’s goal for its members is “having fun,” we have added some variety to the conference by adding a bit of Mardi Gras flair to Friday evening’s reception with a classic Cajun Jambalaya Buffet. You may need to brush up on your Mardi Gras knowledge since there will be a fun trivia quiz for those interested. For our Saturday evening dinner, Mardi Gras festive attire or costume is optional and more than welcome. Continuing the District’s trend to dress casual, Saturday’s evening’s dress for the District 16 Bridge are blazers and no ties (Marti Gras beads optional). You will be provided with complimentary masks and beads. An opportunity for “photo ops” (with or without masks and beads will be available) by our District Photographer, Steve Erickson. We will have entertainment during our Saturday evening dinner by Ericka
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Corban, a local singer/songwriter who has been playing and writing music for the past decade. She has performed in ten different states and five countries with over 40 recorded songs.
Please see the following D/16 Spring Conference Registration Form for meal costs and specific event times. Complete the form and mail with your check to P/D/C Joanna Webster, APbefore March 14, 2012, to take advantage of the reduced conference meal costs. Make your check payable to: FHPS, D16 Spring Conference. We are looking forward to having a productive meeting and an enjoyable time at Ocean Shores.
Commander Fred Bowen, AP Friday Harbor Power Squadron
Driving Directions:
From I-5 heading South toward Portland, at Olympia, take Exit 104, Ramp (Right) onto US-101 {Pacific Coast Scenic Byway} for 5.9 miles toward Aberdeen (US-101 N). Keep left onto SR-8 for 21 miles toward SR-8 W to Aberdeen. Road name changes to US-12 at Elma. Continue on US-12 for 20 miles to US-101. Continue on US-12/US-101 through Aberdeen to Emerson Ave. Turn LEFT (West) onto Emerson Ave. (SR-109). Keep Straight on SR-109 for 15 miles.Turn LEFT (South-West) onto SR-115 for 2 miles.
Turn Left (South) onto Point Brown Ave. N.W. (Main Street) for 1 mile Guide RIGHT (West) at “round-about” onto E. Chance a la Mer NE for 0.5 mile. Arrive at Shilo Inn Suites, 707 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW, Ocean Shores, WA, on your Right.
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DISTRICT 16 SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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Twelve brave adventurists joined forces to survive the 2nd annual winter rendezvous at the Des Moines Marina on January 27th - 29th. The weather was not quite as frosty as the previous expedition which was good because we had some new warm blooded members this time. Luckily we could all find shelter in the warmth of the Bianca and if you were really cold their sled dog Bianca would offer you a lapcurl. The ice cutters Mossback and Knotty Time made the short distance from their respective slips while the Arctic explorers Brizo & Ranger Tug 28 traveled from far off Tacoma.
We made tracks (snowmobiled) up to the Mandarin Kitchen for warm rice bowls and were joined by many other explorers from past expeditions. Saturday morning brought us rain so we were forced to construct a shelter for our cooking camp. It took all of the party members to erect the shelter and then provide some warmth for the fire tender and cooks. Captain Terry Scott went to work preparing the protein for the evening’s delicacy. Luckily he did not have to slaughter it, as was partially prepared at home (seal can be so messy.) The damp afternoon gave way to a few card games with one pair of ladies hoarding all of the luck at their table.
Dinner was a hearty stew with potluck side dishes. Captain Terry prepared some grog to act as an anti-freeze and if you could get a cup down, its warmth spread clear to your pinkie toes. Again we were joined by many guests but none quite as memorable as Pablo. Pablo had been working at the boat show that day and ventured down to the marina via his bicycle, to get a better look at boats afloat. By then Don Parker had managed to get a few cups of grog down and seeing Pablo out in the cold graciously invited him in for a bowl of soup and a cup of grog. This was all good and well except for the fact that Don left and was talking shop on the Brizo, leaving the others entertain Pablo (of which no one spoke Spanish.) So we gave Pablo a container of warm stew and he went on his merry way with container in one hand and a handlebar in the other.
Sunday morning we were treated to Captain Terry in his red Union Jack onesie (complete with a back flap & a button.) We enjoyed some coffee, warm biscuits, gravy and fresh fruit before we had to dismantle our “snuggery”. Thankfully we were all able to return to our posts and we did not have to leave anyone on Elephant Island awaiting a rescue. This is an annual event and we hope more of you have the endurance to join our expedition next year.
Schackleton Expedition Makes Camp in Des MoinesBy Lt/C Nancy Scott, P
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Foss Waterway Seaport’s Spring 2012 “Do-it-Yourself” Workshops - Board Member Helps Start New Service for South Sound Boaters
The Foss Waterway Seaport’s new “Do-it-Yourself” series of mariner education workshops marks a new era for South Sound boaters. Starting March 6th South Sound boat owners and crew who want to learn how to do everything from fiberglass repairs to choosing the best new marine radios to preventing marine corrosion can learn from the experts right in their own community.
The Seaport’s complete Spring 2012 “Do-it-Yourself” Workshop schedule is available at http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/education-programs/adult-workshops. Courses range from $30 for two-hour evening courses to $60 for all day sessions.
When Richard (Dick) Baerg joined the Seaport’s Board in 2008, one of his goals was to establish high quality adult boater education programs in the South Sound region.
Over the last two years, the Seaport’s Education Program has taken off, now offering land-based field trips, boat-based marine science expeditions, Summer Science SeaCamps, and family programs that serve the region’s school districts and families with a variety of hands-on learning activities. (See http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/education-programs.)
With these successes fueling the Seaport’s growth, Baerg felt that now was the time to start offering mariner education workshops to meet the demands of the South Sound community. A retired physician and boater himself, Baerg knew there are thousands of boaters in Pierce County and throughout the region who want accessible, centrally located resources for boater education.
“Until now, there has been a vacuum in Pierce County and the South Sound with no single place offering a variety of ‘do-it-yourself’ mariner education workshops,” says Baerg. “There isn’t a wooden boat association offering a variety of courses, and most South Sound boaters have had to go to Seattle for such workshops.
“Likewise, most ‘do-it-yourselfers’ aren’t interested in ‘commercial’ overviews of a single product line such as those classes offered by marine stores. Local yacht clubs offer some courses, but they’re often hit or miss; they aren’t coordinated regularly.”
Baerg knew that highly skilled South Sound marine experts would be willing to teach mostly on a voluntary basis or for a low honorarium, making the courses very affordable for the “do-it-yourself” boater. He also was aware that the Seaport’s waterfront Tacoma location and mission to serve the community with maritime related activities could fill the gap.
Housed in the century-old historic Balfour Dock Building on the Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma, the Seaport is centrally located in Pierce County and draws people from all over Puget Sound. Boaters can moor at the Seaport’s 1,200 feet side-tie docks to visit the maritime heritage museum and marine science program where they “discover by doing.”
The 45,000 square foot facility houses collections of classic recreational vessels and tells the stories of how the region’s working waterfront put Tacoma on the global shipping map, but also led to enormous contamination of Puget Sound that even today threatens our marine ecology. The Seaport’s role in providing community education has expanded to the point that ten school districts and four higher education institutions now partner to provide learning outside the classroom for their students with waterfront hands-on, active learning tours and projects.
Baerg contacted a number of marine experts in the area and enlisted their participation as instructors for the Spring 2012 “Do-it-Yourself” Workshops. He personally rounded up each instructor, scheduled all the class dates and times, and turned over the entire package to Seaport staff to publicize. His expectation, and that of the Seaport, is that Adult Workshops and mariner education will now be an ongoing part of the Seaport’s Education Program, serving the South Sound boating community.
With spring just around the corner, now is the time to put some special TLC into your boat. The Seaport is doing its best to help boaters in the South Sound learn how to do that affordably!
Spring 2012 “Do-it-Yourself” Workshop Schedule: http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/education-programs/adult-workshopsContact: http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org (253) 272-2750, ext. 100
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CONTINUOUS CPR TECHNIQUEMORE EFFECTIVE FOR ADULTS THAN TRADITIONAL CPR
This 6 minute You Tube video demonstrates the Continuous CPR technique, includes commentary from medical doctors. It does not require the usual CPR certification, or rescue breathing. Please watch the video using the link below, you might save someone’s life! Have family and friends watch as well… they might save your life one day!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/EcbgpiKyUbs
Foss Waterway Seaport launches do-it-yourself workshops for boatersFrom Three Sheets Northwest, Currents by Deborah Bach
Finally, a South Sound organization offering mariner education workshops.
Costs: Two hour evening courses $30 All day sessions $60
Read the whole story, complete with pictures and an additional link at the bottom of the linked story below for their schedule, workshop descriptions and registration information.
Story and pictures here:
http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/2012/02/foss-seaport-launches-do-it-yourself-workshops-for-boaters/
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Legacy Fund UpdateBy P/C Jack Green, SN
In early 2007 a committee was formed to explore the establishment of what became Poverty Bay’s “Legacy Fund”. It was approved by the membership in May, 2007. I updated the membership at our February meeting on why it was created, its current status and the process for utilization of the funds. Hopefully this article will be of value to those of you who were not there.
The Legacy Fund was created to provide money for “projects, activities and purposes that benefit PBSPS’s overall mission” and are outside the normal financial budget of the squadron. Donations to the fund are made to our treasurer and can come from any member; they are tax deductible. What makes this fund different from our regular funds is that only the income can be spent, not the principle.
As of January 31 the Legacy Fund has a total of $7,120.94 of which $1,020.94 represents the gain the fund has generated since 2007 and is the amount available for a suitable expenditure.
How does the fund actually work? Any active member may apply to the Legacy Committee for funds to accomplish a specific purpose. Again, the purpose should be outside our normal budget items such as education, publications, rendezvous or equipment. If approved by the Legacy Committee, the Treasurer will distribute the funds for the project.
The Legacy Committee changes each year with the Immediate Past Commander (chair), Commander, Treasurer, senior Member at Large plus a member in good standing appointed by the chair.
We encourage members to donate to this fund and think about ways to put the money to good use in our community.
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MARCHCarollynn Zimmers 6Thomas Storhoff 8Debra Valpey 10Marvin Talens 11David McGillivray 12Roderick McGillivray 12Julie Blackford 18Susan McGillivray 19John Laakso 20Jeff LaBounty 20Hugh Tennant 24Ross Earnst 30 APRIL
Jeff Follman 3Ken Wilson 3Ferd Nist 6Michael Stevenson 11Ray Valpey 13John Daly 14Lowell Anderson 15Michael McGillivray 20Nancy Carbaugh 21Jane Armstrong 24Michael Armstrong 24Carol Thompson 24Rachel Gronsky 28
Happy Birthday!
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NAUTI-FIND WORD PUZZLE
See if you can find all 16 words below in this puzzle without peeking at the solution on page 26. What one word sums up all these words?Administrative Chaplain Education Flag Nominating Property Safety SupplyAuditing Commander Executive Historian Photographer Rules Secretary Treasurer
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UNSUNG HEROES of the POWER SQUADRONBy P/C Kara Dalkey, P
In this month’s installment, we salute:
After all, the Power Squadron is nothing without the members, the folks who come for the classes and the advice and the dinner lectures and who stay for the friendship and the fun. Your support and participation create an organization that helps provide the same learning opportunities for other new boaters that come along. We assist others on Puget Sound with boat inspections and provide good examples in the way we handle our own craft and, on occasion, provide emergency assistance to others. We help get the word out that there is more to know about recreational boating, whether in safety, boat maintenance, care of the Sound environment, or navigational skills. You are the Power Squadron, and your support makes it happen.
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NAUTI-FIND PUZZLE SOLUTION
Did you complete the puzzle without peeking? How many of the 16 words did you find and how long did it take you? What one word sums these all up? Fill in the blank: __________ to your fellow Squadron Members. Did you know that you’ve just spent more time solving this puzzle than it takes to perform many of these jobs?
