A Unit of United States Power Squadrons®, District 29

TOLEDO, OHIO Sail & Power Boating www.toledopowersquadron.org APRIL 2009

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APRIL MEETING AT MONROE BOAT CLUB TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 17:30pm Social Hour 18:30pm Dinner 19:30pm Program/Mtg

”COLD WATER RESCUE”

Presented By Chris Hoover, Mike Schabeck,

Capt. Don Dietz,

Menu HAMBBURGER, CHEESE BURGER OR CHICKEN SANDWICH FRENCH FRIES, SOUP AND DESSERT COST $9.00 per person Contact Nancy Bell @ 419-726-2447 for reservations. Reservations are due by March 26, 2009 **NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED**

TOLEDO SAIL & POWER SQUADRON 419-725-1776

2009 BRIDGE

Commander.................................... Larry Cole, AP H 734-243-4282 Cell 734-755-7252 Email boater734@chartermi.net Executive Officer ............................ Ed Fairchild, P H 419-726-4105 Cell 419-343-7724 Email brazen67@yahoo.com Educational Officer ........P/C James Sommers, SN H 419-691-7719 Cell 419-297-7420 Email somaga@aol.com Administrative Officer................. Linda Fairchild, S H 419-726-4105 Cell 419-343-7464 Email lin424704@yahoo.com Secretary ........................ Mary Kay Inguagiato, AP Cell 419-509-8521 Email tpssecretary@earthlink.net Treasurer....................................Bill Patterson, AP H 419-874-6177 Email patterson.williams@att.net

2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Cdr Larry Cole, AP P/C Dorie Backus, P Lt/C Ed Fairchild, P Dale Overly, AP P/C James Sommers, SN Jason Snook, S Lt/C Linda Fairchild, S Tom Haines, S Lt/C Mary Kay Inguagiato, AP Lt/C Bill Patterson, AP P/C Wayne Osborn, AP

“THE BREEZE”

This official publication of Toledo Power Squadron

is published 11 months per year. Deadline to submit articles is the 1st of the month. Send articles to Breeze Editor.

Editor................................................Tami Wioland 4452 286th St., Toledo, OH 43611 H 419-729-0718 Email WIOT68@yahoo.com

District/National Editor ........... Shirley Zawodni, AP Email syzawodni@sbcglobal.net

Distribution ...................................Dale Overly, AP Advertising.................................. Fran Tesorero, S Dale Overly, AP

Printer....................................................................

Articles, opinions and advertisements do not necessarily reflect USPS® policy or endorsement unless so designated.

Websites

Toledo ..........www.toledopowersquadron.org District 29 ........ www.usps.org/localusps/D29 National ...................................www.usps.org

PLANNED GIVING If you would like to include the Toledo Sail & Power Squadron in your estate plan or provide another kind of gift, please contact P/C Haynes Lee, Jr., AP.

The USPS® Mission

To promote recreational boating safety

through education and civic activities while

providing fellowship for our members.

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Squadron Meeting Dates and Times

Tues. March 31 Executive Committee Mtg 7:30pm @ TYC Tues. April 3 General Mtg—7:30pm @ Monroe Boat Club Tues. April 28 Executive Mtg—7:30pm @ TBA

Lt/C Linda Fairchild (419)726-4105

Email: Lin4247042@yahoo.com

Notes from your Administrative Officer; Before long, the boating season will be upon us, and your cruise planning committee is hard at work planning activities for the Squadron to participate in. We have several plans in the works right now, such as a trip to the Spaghetti Warehouse with a fun filled evening with the Toledo Mud Hens game following, and, of course, the fireworks show to top off the evening. More information will be coming, but tentatively mark your calendars for Sunday eve, June 14, 2009. We are also looking into a week long cruise (date to be an-nounced) to Lemington, Pelee, and Put in Bay Islands. There is also a possible cruise to Boblo Island with the Win-dsor Squadron towards the end of June. The would be a weekend cruise. Our annual picnic will be at the Lost Peninsula Marina on June 2, 2009 (rain or shine, as have the clubhouse area). More in-formation will be coming as the date approaches. The Point Place Days Parade is June 6, 2009, so please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a fun filled afternoon! There will also be an Operations Training Session coming up soon, and I will update you as to the date, time, and place as I gather the information. Please call or e-mail me if you are inter-ested in taking Operations Training. As new members, I encourage you; as current members, have you taken Operations Training? Please contact me at (419)726-4105 or Lin4247042@yahoo.com As you can see, there is a lot going on for this boating sea-son, and I encourage each and every one of you to participate in as much as you can so we can reach out to those who need to hear about safe boating. The more we expose the Toledo Sail and Power Squadron, the more education we can share, and the more lives we can save. This is what the Toledo Sail and Power Squad-ron is about...safe boating and building friendships through fellow-ship. Lt/C Linda Fairchild

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Ahoy Squadron Members, As I write this, it is 15 degrees and windy outside. I am sure you are like me and hope that this winter weather is over soon. I am so ready to feel the sun on my back as I clean and wax the boat, getting her ready for another fun season of rendezvous with fellow squadron members. Lt/C Linda Fairchild and the rendezvous committee are busy working on some ideas for new events for 2009. Please keep an eye on the Breeze and the website for more details. Congratulations Toledo Sail and Power Squadron! Our squadron was the only D29 squadron that was represented at all 8 District 29 Change of Watches. This is only one example of the commitment of your bridge to support USPS, D29 and the Toledo Sail and Power Squadron. The D29 Spring Conference is being held at Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, OH 27-29 March 2009. Representing TSPS will be, Lt Tom Haines, Lt Jason Snook, P/C Jim Som-mers, Lt/C Ed Fairchild, Lt/C Mary Kay Inguagiato, Larry Inguagiato, Lt/C Bill Patterson, Cdr Larry Cole. I encourage all members to attend. This is a fun, rewarding event de-signed for all squadron members. It gives you a chance to socialize with members of other squadrons in our district. A registration form can be found in the Spring Pier 29 that you should have received by mail. The Pier 29 has a list of the seminars and meeting schedules. I hope to see many of you there. P/C Jim Sommers conducted the first Boat Smart Class of the season at the W.W. Knight Center on Saturday February 21st. There were 24 students who all passed. Several stu-dents have expressed an interest in the squadron. Thank you to all who showed up and helped with the class. Steer the Course in 2009 Cdr Larry Cole

Cdr Larry Cole, AP 734-243-4282

Email: boater734@chartermi.net

Perrysburg Boat Club held their Change of Watch at Carranor Hunt and Polo Club. I was asked to represent the New Commodore Dave Dickie and his wife Lady Ruth. We have been friends with them for years and were honored to be able to represent the Toledo Sail and Power Squadron. P/C B.W. Goebel, SN

Education: 2009 Classes & Seminars. Contact P/C James Sommers, SN

(419-297-7420) to enroll

April 27 and May 4 GPS Seminar (2-part seminar) at Clay High School

Sat., May 16 and Sat., May 23 Public Boat-

ing Course at Point Place Library

(2-part course).

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A note from your editor; Please feel free to call me at (419)729-0718 or email me: wiot68@yahoo.com with any ideas, suggestions or articles that you think would be of interest. With your contin-ued support, we can continue to have a GREAT newsletter. Tami Wioland

For Sale

1996 Brig 10.5 ft. B-400 inflatable. Two floors - one single piece rigid and one four piece fold-up. Oars, pump, accesso-ries, bow bag and storage bag. Rated for 15 HP motor and 4 persons. Includes Weaver Snap-davits and standoff pads. Picture in the Oct. 2008 Breeze. Motor not included. Asking $600. Other pictures available.

Contact Don Leutz 419-841-6979

Buy Sell Trade

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS It is that time of year to start thinking about warm weather and boating. At the April meeting, you will be introduced to the non-snowbird Vessel Safety Check Exam-iners. They are members of our very own “Dynamic Dozen”. You’ll learn how they will be participating in a National Campaign—and how each and everyone of you can participate! We hope that you will participate every time you are on the water. A critical activity of the United States Power Squadrons is conducting Vessel Safety Checks. A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equip-ment required by State and Federal regula-tions. Your Vessel Examiners are trained specialists, and members of your Toledo Sail and Power Squadron, and your friends! Pick your favorite Vessel Examiner and schedule your courtesy Vessel Safety Check. The “Dynamic Dozen” have a goal of exceed-ing last year’s 300+ record. YOUR help is needed! In order to promote the ideals of the US Power Squadrons, we are going to aim for 100% of our member’s vessels sporting a 2009 Vessel Safety Sticker! (Please call us or we will come to visit each and everyone of YOU)! Pat Meyer, P VSC Chair Email: pannme@sbcglobal.net (With any questions)

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK COUPON

MEMBERS NAME:__________________________________

VESSELS NAME:___________________________________ LOCATION OF VESSEL: __________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER HOME & CELL: __________________________________________________ BEST TIME TO CALL:________________________________ BEST TIME FOR VSC:________________________________

Rough Waters Don Luetz—Bronchitis Jan Luetz—Sick—Bronchitis? Lou Balogh—Heart Catherization this winter, doing well Art Raker—pnemonia Jim Harvey—Fracture of the ankle Haynes Lee—Gall Bladder surgery, doing well Hal J. Schafer—Bronchitis Ed Fairchild—treatment of Rt. Shoulder tendon tear Chuck Hutchinson— at MUO Hospital Ernest Mease—was in the hospital, doing well now

We need to keep all of the above in our prayers & in our thoughts

and wish them a speedy recovery.

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District 29 Spring Conference March 27-29, 2009

Don’t Give Up the Ship “A Tribute to Oliver Hazard Perry &

the Lake Erie Islands” The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort

400 Sawmill Creek Drive W. Huron, Ohio

Please mark your calendars and planning on attending. I attended my first conference shortly after joining the squadron this past fall, as a new member it helped me to understand a little more. You will be amazed at the information you can pick up and the friendships that you can make. If you have never attended

a District Conference I would encourage you to do so.

MARK

YOUR

CALEND

AR

Thanks to These

PATRONS OF “THE BREEZE” Lorene Bixler

In Memory of P/C Jim Bixler - A-D-Ates

P/D/C Richard Akenberger & Joan

P/D/C Read & P/C Dorie Backus

Kaye & Ron Soka - Meridian

Joan & Bob Eischen - Alaya

Dan & Mary Strohmeier - Woden

John W. & Carla Laver - C-Dreams

Art & Betty Raker - Madeira

Ernie & Joyce Mease - Shangri-La

Hal Joe Shafer - Love Too!

Jim & Jean Balogh - After Hours

Tom & Gloria Parker - Oh Ha

Paul & Julie Tucker - Shock Therapy II

Felicia & Nelson Evans - Moor Family Tradition

Ruth & Gregory Gerwin - Last Chance

Don & Jan Leutz - Distant Light

Skip & Jeanene Perkins - Two if by Sea

Jo Ann & Charles Scott - Scotfree

Barbara & Jerry Chauvin - The Bear

Chuck & Honey Hutchinson - Knot Paid IV

Bart & Gay Blossom - Sea Esta

Wayne & Linda Osborn - North Star

Bev & Bill Winslow - EDDIE-K

Capt. Don Dietz - Marine Rescue Towing & Salvage

Ed & Linda Fairchild - Dreamcatcher

Marge & Haynes Lee

Larry Cole - Trust Me Knot

P/C Jim & Louise Sommers

Bill & Betty Patterson

Alan Zarkower & Audie Jaqua - DOC N2O Thomas D. Haines

Larry & Mary Kay Inguagiato—Hot –n– Spicy

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CONGRATULATIONS ON RETIRE-

MENT!!

Michael Schabeck retired from the City of

Toledo Parks and Recreation after 26 years of

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Toledo Yacht Club

Home of the Mills Trophy Race

Memberships Available ~Deep Water Docks ~ In-ground pool ~Tennis ~

Restaurant~~Bar ~Banquet rooms ~Shelter House~

Small boat storage ~Monthly events

www.toledoyachtclub.com

419-726-3485 Bayview Park, 3900 N. Summit St. Bldg 2, Toledo, Ohio 43611

.

The Ships Store is in need of someone

who is energetic and likes to work with

people. If you think this sounds like

something you would like to do

Please contact Lt/C Linda Fairchild @

(419-726-4105) for more information.

WE NEED YOU!

BETTER BOATING

THROUGH EDUCATION

Toledo Power Squadron

P.O. Box 498

Toledo, Ohio 43697-0498

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Happy Birthday to the following Squadron Members March April Joyce Slack 3/1 N. Frank Chaplin 4/1 David N. Rathke 3/1 Lt/C Linda Fairchild 4/2 Howard Wittmer Jr. 3/2 John A. Bofia 4/7 Jack Militzer 3/3 C. Richard Priebe 4/8 Gary Weaver 3/4 G. Barton Blossom 4/9 Richard Gajewski 3/4 John W. Laver 4/11 James Wilhelm 3/5 Balt P. Thibert 4/13 Cari Collins 3/18 Steve McEwen 4/14 Patsy Militzer 3/19 Jeanne C. Perkins 4/16 Lisa Slagle 3/20 William R. Ramp 4/24 Healther Welt 3/23 Steven R. Meyer 4/24 Dale Overly 3/27 Lorene M. Bixler 4/29 Arthur Raker 3/29 Alan R. Zarkower 4/30 Donald Clark 3/29