For Sail and Power Boating for 62 Years www.sarasota-boating.org VOLUME LXI ISSUE 3 A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons® and District 22 March 2015

SPSS LUNCHEONS

Marina Jack Restaurant – Upstairs

Registration from 1100 - 1120 $16.50 per person

No reservation needed!

MARCH

5 Speaker: Professor James Brown, History

of Newtown

12 Speakers: Linda and Fred Mangelsdorf,

Adventures of Living on Our Boat

19 Speaker: Karen Bogues, Exec. Director of

Community Youth Development

26 Speaker: Rebecca King, Booker HS,

Performing Arts

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

MARCH

1-8 Commander’s Cruise

12 Executive Committee Mtg - SPSS HQ 0930

14 St. Patrick’s Day C & R - Bradenton YC 1130

21 Flare Demonstration - Lido Beach 0900

28 Kayaking - Red Lake, Venice 0930

28 D22’s DB2000 Training - SPSS HQ 0930

29 New Members (Only) Mtg -SPSS HQ 1800

APRIL

9 Executive Committee Mtg - SPSS HQ 0930

11 Kayaking - Shell Creek 0930

16-19 D22 Spring Conference - Tampa Sheraton

East

25 SPSS Raft Up - TBA

25 Italian Nite - SPSS HQ 1700

EVENTS COMING UP!

KAYAKING—RED LAKE

Saturday, 28 MARCH 2015 1000 Launch

(See Flyer Inside)

NEW MEMBER ONLY ORIENTATION

SUNDAY, 29 MARCH 2015 1800 SPSS HQ

Learn about the Squadron and Share

Your Thoughts and Ideas

If you desire a fruit cup instead of the planned dessert, please

state with your luncheon choice when registering.

(See Flyers Inside)

D22 2015 CRUISE— WESTERN CARIBBEAN

15—22 NOVEMBER 2015

ABOARD THE REGAL PRINCESS See Flyer Inside

DISTRICT 22 SPRING CONFERENCE

16 - 19 APRIL 2015

SHERATON TAMPA EAST

ST. PATRICK’S C & R

SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2015 1130

BRADENTON YACHT CLUB

FLARE DEMONSTRATION—LIDO BEACH

21 MARCH 2015 0900

ITALIAN NITE

SATURDAY, 25 APRIL 2015 1700

(See Flyer Inside)

(See Flyer Inside)

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SEE US ON:

SOUTH WIND

Published by the

SARASOTA POWER & SAIL

SQUADRON

2814 Hyde Park Street

Sarasota, FL 34239-3227

(941) 953-7565

SOUTH WIND STAFF

Editor: Lt Carol Holmes, AP

Copy Editor: Lt Susanne Hoffmann, S

Ad Mgr: P/C Julie Clarke, AP

2015 SPSS BRIDGE

Cdr: D/Lt/C Margaret Barber, SN

lmbrdbl@verizon.net

(941) 924-6096

XO: Lt/C Robert B. Holmes, AP

rbholmesfla@gmail.com

(941) 504-8381

AO: Lt/C Richard N. Winston, JN

rnwinston@earthlink.net

(941) 567-4206

SEO: Lt/C Gary L. Wells, AP

glwells@yahoo.com

(941) 549-1596

Sec: Lt/C Sylvia N. Wedge, S

sylweeks@aol.com

(941) 951-6806

Treas: Lt/C Jose A. Garnham, SN

jagarnham@comcast.net

(941) 371-1691

Photographers: Sandy Boos,

Frank Ginty, Sandy Kuskin,

Sue Lomastro, and Andre Spalvins

COMMANDER’S UPDATE

NEXT DEADLINE:

15 MARCH 2015 Send photos and articles to:

Lt Carol Holmes, AP at

carolholmes43@gmail.com

It’s hard to believe how fast this January and February have

flown by. Immediately after our squadron Change of Watch,

we headed off to Jacksonville to the Annual National Meet-

ing. Sarasota was well represented with most of the Bridge

attending.

One of the highlights for me was Sarasota winning 2nd and

3rd prizes for the Youth Poster Contest in the age appropriate

categories. Thanks for the hard work of Lt Vivian

Seagraves, P and P/C Sue Lomastro, AP on the contest.

P/C Sue Lomastro, AP and Lt/C Richard Winston, JN attended the Leadership

Training session while Lt/C Bob Holmes, AP attended the Virtual Trainer Seminar,

On-the Water Training and other events. Lt/C Gary Wells, AP manned the Ama-

teur Radio Booth and was appointed President of the USPS Ham Radio Club. P/D/

C Bob Barber, SN and I attended the Marketing and Public Relations Committee

meetings and the Executive Department meeting. Everyone had a chance to tour

the Expo.

I made two presentations on Squadron Rejuvenation which were very well

attended. Fifty-five people attended the first session and sixty-five attended the

second session. I have been asked by National to head up a project working with

two districts in California. I’ll have more to share with you at a later time as they

are still working out the details.

On Saturday Sue Lomastro, Richard and Murdell Winston and Bob and I attended

the Annual Meeting as the squadron delegates. The Fall Governing Board Meeting

scheduled in San Diego has been moved to the week of 23-30 August due to a con-

flict with the hotel. The change was approved at the annual meeting on Saturday.

Brand identification was a big topic of discussion. New guidelines make all materi-

als from National have a consistent look: same fonts, colors and logos. Our con-

sultants recommended that all squadrons use the name United States Power Squad-

rons above the squadron name. We are moving away from using the acronym

U.S.P.S. which often caused confusion about our organization and the United

States Postal Service. On Saturday evening, Sue, Bob and I attended National’s

Change of Watch Dinner Dance and left for home on Sunday morning.

Our Executive Committee approved the purchase of the Virtual Safe Boating

Simulator to be used with the ABC, Seamanship, Piloting and On-the Water cours-

es. We are so excited about the possibilities of this addition. Many thanks to P/C

Bill Boos, AP and Lt/C Bob Holmes, AP for all the hard work they have put into

making this happen for our squadron.

So far we have attended seven Changes of Watch for the District 22 squadrons. We

also attended the 67th Anniversary celebration of the Boca Ciega Sail and Power

Squadron.

Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend the District 22 Spring Conference

in Tampa on Saturday, 17 April, 2015. Our very own P/C Sue Lomastro, AP has

been nominated to move up to District Administrative Officer. Let’s be sure we

have a large turnout for this special Change of Watch. Also, there are a large num-

ber of new Round Tables discussions that will be presented. On-the-Water Power

Boating Course will be presented by Lt/C Bob Holmes, AP. Check out the flyers in

the South Wind or the Beacon for all the new Round Tables.

By the time this newsletter goes out, the Squadron will be off to the Caribbean on

the Commander’s Cruise. Forty-four members will take lots of pictures and have

fun things to tell you about next month. We leave on Sunday, 1 March and return

on Sunday, 8 March. See you then.

Cdr Margaret Barber, SN

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S UPDATE

“A moment of choice is a moment

of truth. It’s the testing point of

our character and competence.”

- - - Stephen Covey

Chaplain’s Corner

P/D/C Robert D. Barber, SN

SPSS Chaplain

What’s Knot in the News

Every once in a while somebody asks me, “Why do

we fly the Squadron Burgee above the National En-

sign on our flagpole at the Squadron?” File this in

your trivia bank—because it’s a gaff-rigged flag

pole-now who didn’t know that!!

The usual argument by those who think it is wrong to fly the national

ensign from the gaff is that the national ensign shouldn’t fly below a club

burgee or other flag; the Flag code states that the national ensign always

flies above. Notice that even when the national ensign is flown from the

stern of a ship, it is lower in height than other flags flying on the ship.

When the ensign is flown from a gaff-rigged pole, a flag flown at the top

of the mast is not considered above the ensign because it is not being

flown directly above the ensign on the same halyard. So there you have

it—just think of the flagpole as the mast of a ship and the gaff which in

this case is attached to the mast, but on a ship in port the gaff is actually

attached to the stern. All Navy and Coast Guard veterans know where the

national ensign is when the ship is tied to the pier, because each time you

came aboard or departed your ship you always faced the stern, where the

gaff was rigged, and rendered a salute to the national ensign before your

coming or going. I still do it to this day when I go aboard a military ship

of the line.

I moved to Sarasota in November 2010 and I drove by this grey building

on the corner of Tuttle & Hyde Park and saw the national ensign flown

on a flag pole after dark unlit!!!! I noticed the building sign said

“Sarasota Power & Sail” and I thought, “What a bunch of goobers, they

don’t even know how to show respect to our country’s flag”. Well here it

is February of 2015 and the issue has finally been rectified by our in-

house handy man (and outstanding education officer) Gary Wells. Not

only did he get all the lights on that dark north end of the building work-

ing, he also got the flood that shines on our national ensign working. It’s

an electric eye, so it is on whenever it gets dark.

Gary also upgraded all the flood lights that shine into the parking lot to

the new CFL type spots—they have the ‘curly q’ style bulb inside,— and

replaced the oblong lights mounted on the building with CFL bulbs. Just

for Barry, Gary put an extra bright bulb by the door near the key pad. He

also replaced the entire lighting fixture over the double doors with a new

energy efficient unit that is much brighter and uses new technology

tubes. Gary estimates the energy savings at 30-40 % for those changes

alone. In the coming years, all the florescent tubes will be upgraded in-

side the building to more energy efficient lighting. Gary is another one of

the many people at SPSS that enjoys giving back to an organization that

gives so much to him—just ask him, he isn’t shy!!!

Oh--- don’t forget to say “Thanks Gary—you light up my life!” the next

time you see him.

So there you have it—all that’s knot in the news—have a great day—and

get your VSC INSPECTION TODAY !!!!!

Lt/C Bob Holmes, AP

IN MEMORIAM

P/R/C ROBERT A. GREEN, N

Past Rear Commander Robert A. Green, N,

passed away Friday February 6, 2015. His

energy, enthusiasm and idealism made him

seem larger than life. He was a husband, fa-

ther, businessman, playwright, videographer,

film producer, historian, and philanthropist.

Bob had earned 47 Merit Marks and has been

a member of USPS since 1968. He served as

Commander of the Northern New Jersey Pow-

er Squadron and also served as District 4

Commander.

Living in Sarasota during the winter, he was

an Associate Member of SPSS for many years.

He has been very generous to this Squadron,

National and District 4.

Bob served as Rear Commander for 3 National

Committee - Public Relations, Safety and

Marketing.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday,

16 March at 1:00 at the Siesta Harbor Club

Room, 6289 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key.

IN MEMORIAM ALAN WEBB, SN

11 JULY 1928 - 22 JANUARY 2015

SPSS MEMBER FOR 21 YEARS

18 MERIT MARKS

IN MEMORIAM JAMES E. BEARD, S

17 DECEMBER 1946 -

18 FEBRUARY 2015

SPSS MEMBER FOR 1 YEAR

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SPSS PROUDLY ON DISPLAY AT

USPS NATIONAL MEETING

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

FROM MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee is pleased to welcome the

following new SPSS members:

Lisa Dexter is from MI and her hobbies include

music, cooking, sewing and tennis.

Brian Henderson and Lori Lyerly-Hess are from

MI, IN and VA. They have a 21’ power boat called

“Forever Summer” . Their hobbies include scuba diving,

cycling and photography.

From NJ and a cousin of Sandy Kuskin, Gwen Jacobs has

joined us. Gwen has held a USPS Women’s Certificate.

She has a 21’ sail boat, “4 Whom The Belle Toils”.

Kathleen Kelly is from CT and has a 19.5’ boat called

“Pontoon”. She likes to sew and exercise.

Bonnie Kistler is from NC and PA and loves being

on the water.

Tom and Jennifer Lyman have come to us from the

Sail class. They are from MT and have a 37’ sail boat

called “Liat”. They enjoy hiking and cross-country

skiing.

Joining us from NJ are Irene and Thomas Newman.

They are members of Freedom Boat Club and besides

boating, they enjoy tennis and traveling.

George A. Richardson is from NC and has a 23’ boat,

“Velocity”. He was in the real estate business and enjoys

golfing, sailing, dancing and firearms.

Keith and Rhonda Summerford are in the process of

purchasing a power boat. Keith is from the water treat-

ment business and they enjoy traveling.

J. Ken Wilson is from Manitoba Canada and has a

20’ power boat. His hobbies include aviation and

woodworking.

Also, please welcome Mary Bortz and Ellen Finn-Welch.

It’s great to have you “on board” and we look forward to

seeing you at our functions. You should receive the

weekly e-mail update to inform you of all events. If you

don’t, please let me know. Also our on-line calendar at

www.sarasota-boating.org details all our events.

P/C Susan Lomastro, AP, Membership Co-Chair

Lt Bud Lomastro, S, Membership Co-Chair

SPSS was very visible at the USPS National Annual

Meeting in Jacksonville in January at USPS’s trade-

show. The National Squadron Activities Committee

contains subcommittees one of which is Amateur Radio.

This committee has been somewhat inactive due to lack

of attention as energies focused on other programs.

Working with the National Activities Committee chair-

person, our SEO Gary Wells, AP took the lead, to be-

come the primary contact as the new Chair of the Ama-

teur Radio Committee. Gary set up a booth at the trade

show to demonstrate the hobby, display changes in

technology, illustrate what SPSS has been doing with

this hobby at the local level, and how Marine Radio har-

monizes nicely with Amateur Radio. The booth had

great attendance during the show.

An effort to create a ham radio member directory was

undertaken by collecting member names that came

through the trade show. We collected over 75 member

names that were or currently are hams. There is now a

selection in DB2000 that will help collect member in-

volvement in the hobby when membership is renewed. It

is estimated that there are over 500 ham radio enthusi-

asts throughout all of USPS membership.

USPS also has an amateur radio club that operates under

a memorandum of understanding with the American

Radio Relay League of Newington, CT, the primary or-

ganization of the ham radio community. As this club

conducts its officer elections, Gary Wells will be nomi-

nated to become the president of the USPS Amateur

Radio Club and will be working to market and promote

the hobby throughout USPS.

Keep an eye out for a future article in The Ensign re-

garding SPSS’s involvement with the open water email

system Winlink; our squadron is the only one in USPS

with this capability to assist open water boaters.

SEO Lt/C Gary Wells, AP

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SEMINARS

ABC CLASSES

At SPSS HQ

MARCH

9, 11, 16, 18 1900-2100

APRIL

6, 8, 13, 15 1900-2100

ABC On-the Water at TBA

MARCH 14 TBA

APRIL 11 TBA

AT SPSS HQ

MARCH

12 Paddle Smart 1900-2100

APRIL

2 How to Use A Chart 1900-2100

30 Using VHF/DSC Radio 1900-2100

AT WEST MARINE

MARCH

19 How to Use a Chart 1830-1945

APRIL

16 Using VHF/DSC Radio 1830-1945

ALL seminars at West Marine are

FREE. No registration is needed.

West Marine, 4708 S. Tamiami Trail,

Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 360 - 6000

CLASSES

At SPSS HQ

MARCH

12 Instructor Development 1900-2100

4 sessions

APRIL

29 Weather 1900-2100

10 sessions

SPSS LIBRARY

Every single answer any mariner would ever need is available to you

through our SPSS library. My dear friend, P/C Tim Koverman, JN started

the library and catalogued the entries. With his own labor and funding,

he built this library and it’s neighboring workshop for all your needs as a

Power Squadron member.

I do my best to safeguard his priceless legacy — our legacy to the future.

And it is all very, very easily acquired. For example, every possible

answer you need is located in the northeast corner slanted shelving –

definitive answers for every conceivable situation are in the books written

by famous navigators Bowditch and Duttons.

Located throughout your library are endless detailed printed materials to

give you intriguing answers to specific issues you might want to delve

into. There are charts and maps for all your fantasies to come to life.

Please browse through everything and give yourself encouragement for

the wonderful world of travel as a mariner. I am simply the custodian of

all this knowledge. You are your own happiness, should you want it.

Welcome to the library.

Lt Socrates Birsky-Okuntsoff, SN

Guardian of Your Knowledge

SPSS Librarian

VIM AWARD (VERY IMPORTANT MEMBER)

All SPSS members who recruit and sign up a new paying SPSS member will be recognized at a regular luncheon meeting and will receive a special VIM certificate and pin from the Commander. If the New Member continues his/her paid membership for a second year, a special pin attachment will be presented to the recruiting member. The future of the Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron is in its current and future membership.

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Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron

Directions by Land

From the south - take I-75 and exit onto U.S. 301 at exit #43. Follow U.S. 301 South (West) to Palmetto. Go straight

at the light in Palmetto Center on 10 St. to Snead Island Road and continue about 3 miles to the humpback bridge.

The Club is on the left.

From the north - take I-275 south over the Skyway Bridge to U.S. 41. Take exit #2 then south on Business 41 to

Palmetto. Turn west at 10th St. (Snead Island Rd), about 3 miles to the humpback bridge. The Club is on the left.

Arrival by Sea

Follow the Manatee River Channel from Tampa Bay. Use caution at the river entrance and hold the red markers close

to your starboard. Follow the channel to flashing RED "14" and turn northeast to RED "2". Hail their Dockmaster on

Channel 16 or by the Dockmaster’s Cell (941) 374-2310.

If coming by boat contact Richard Winston (941) 567 – 4206.

_____________________________________________CLIP & MAIL___________________________________________

NAME(S):___________________________________________________

Corned Beef #______ Chicken #______

Amount enclosed: #____ X $26 pp = $_______

Make Check payable to: SPSS Social Committee

Mail by 7 March to: 1/Lt Barbara Wolfe, 7414 Palmer Glen Circle, Sarasota, FL 34240-7822

Please check: I am coming by Boat _____ Length_____ or Car _____

I am a: New Member_____ My first C & R _____

Birthday ______________ Anniversary______________

MENU

House Salad

Corned Beef & Cabbage

(may substitute Chicken)

Parsley Potatoes & Baby Carrots

Bread Pudding with Bailey’s Irish Cream

$26 per person

St. Patrick’s Day Cruise & Rendezvous

Saturday, 14 March 2015 1130

Bradenton Yacht Club 4307 Snead Island Road, Palmetto, FL 34221

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DB2000 Training

Saturday, 28 March 2015

0930 meet & greet 1000 – 1400 training See below if you need to download the programs

Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron Building

2814 Hyde Park Street, Sarasota 34239

Presented by the creator of DB2000 – P/D/C Ken Guscott, AP

and IT Chair D/Lt/C Connie Beckman, SN

For all members who use the database -

learn how to use all the functions of the database –

bring your computer with DB2000 downloaded –

Please arrive at 0900 if you need to

download the program

$10.00 cash payment covers continental breakfast and lunch

Please register with D/Lt/C Sandy Krupa,

at kruof2@tampabay.rr.com or (727) 393-5573

Kayaking - Red Lake – Venice, FL

Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron Saturday, 28 March 2015 Event Capt. - Joe Andrade, Trip leaders - Charles J Mancino & Ed Fisch

Place: Red Lake, Venice FL. (near Casperson Beach Park)

Time: 10:00 AM Launch

Trip duration: 2 ½ - 3 hrs. We can enjoy lunch at nearby Sharky’s on the Pier restaurant (optional) What to bring: water, snacks, water shoes, sunscreen, hat, gloves (optional) bathing suit (optional)

Directions to Red Lake, Venice FL, 4100 Harbor Dr. S., Venice: From downtown Venice, take Harbor Drive south past Sharky’s to the park at the end of Harbor Drive. Turn left to the bayside of the park. The launch area is locat-ed on the east side of the park.

To facilitate a group roster, please contact Joe Andrade, whether you bring your own kayak or need to

rent. joeandrade19@comcast.net . Red Lake does not have kayak rentals on site.

We will rent kayaks from the same vendor that provided rentals at Snook Haven. $25 for single and $45 for tandem sit on top kayaks.

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FROM THE FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

We had our first 2015 meeting and organized a really exciting and prosperous fund raising campaign. We are considering having a rummage sale in October but this will depend on the amount of Squadron interest. Therefore, if you would like to see a rummage sale and are willing to help out with this event, please contact me at (941) 792-6406 or suebudfl@verizon.net. This is the type of activity that will require a lot of help so maybe you’d like to get involved. Please consider it.

P/C Susan Lomastro, AP Fund Raising Chairman

1/Lt

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A unit of United States Power Squadrons, District 22

2814 Hyde Park Street Sarasota, FL 34239-3227

941-953-7565 www.sarasota-boating.org

SPSS Boating Skills Virtual Training Simulator

Contribution Program

Be part of SPSS history as we provide the boating public with the ONLY United State Coast Guard approved Virtual Trainer in the state of Florida. Your contribution will help generations of would be boaters to become safe and proficient operators BEFORE they ever hit the waterways. Be part of purchasing this unique piece of equipment with a donation or a pledge to donate. As always all donations are tax deductible as we are a 501c3 organization. You will be recognized for your generosity at a weekly Squadron luncheon, a plaque at the Squadron and in the South Wind.

Three Levels of Participation are Available

The Admiral’s Level $5000

At this level you will receive two unique one of a kind plaques in appreciation of your generous gift. One plaque will be on display in the Squadron Building for all to see what a generous contribution

you made and at what level you gave.

The Captain’s Level $1000

At this level your name will be engraved on a plaque in our Squadron halls honoring all those who gave at this level. You also will receive a commemorative certificate of appreciation for your

generous contribution.

The Plankowner’s Level $500

At this level your name will be engraved on a plaque in our Squadron halls honoring all those who gave at this level. You also will receive a commemorative certificate of appreciation for your

generous contribution.

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Help to choose your Roundtable Schedule at D22 Spring Conference

0800 – 1145

Become a Vessel Examiner - Presented by Lt/C Cliff Schmidt, AP & P/C Richard Quodomine, Jr, SN

Become a Vessel Examiner in one morning - $10.00 preregistration required.

0930 – 1030

Boating Activities - Share info to improve our boating experiences. Presented by District Boating Activities Chair D/Lt

Charlie Brunner, SN -This roundtable is an opportunity for interested officers and members to share information on boating in

our district. We will explore planning strategies, traditional and non-traditional events, marina arrangements, extensions and add-

ons, considerations, promotion, and other topics that may arise.

Tools for Secretaries - Presented by D/Lt/C Sandy Krupa, P and D/1st/Lt Carol Einhart, AP - Find the tools to help you

accomplish your duties. Various subjects will be covered including where to find help with minutes, historian and other reports,

newsletters and how to use the tools. And info on the updated National website.

Answers to All your USPS Questions - Presented by D/Lt/C Connie Beckman, SN - You’ve looked and looked but could-

n’t find the answer. This is the roundtable is the place for you. Members from around D/22 will be here to answer your questions

from new member processing to HQ800 to DB2000. If they don't know the answer they will find it and get back to you.

Education - Presented by D/Lt/C Don Cook, SN, D/1st/Lt Jack Purse, SN and R/C Steve Abbott, SN - Some items to be cov-

ered are: Education Organization / E Book Status / Instructor Development Issues Including Resolution by D20 / $10.00 Registra-

tion Fee / Simulator Developments / and more

Co-op Charting - Presented by Stf/C Jim Strothers, JN - There are important changes coming up for the Co-op Charting pro-

gram. To learn what these changes are please plan to attend the roundtable session. We will also be reviewing the yearend status

for the 2014-2015 Co-op Charting year which ends March 31st.

1045 – 1145

Kayaking - Presented by Gary Brooks, N - This session will explain how some squadrons have successfully organized

kayak groups to provide an introduction to kayaking and to promote greater awareness of the possibilities, as well as encourage

membership in the Power Squadron. We will talk about the types of kayaks available (there will be kayaks on display), considera-

tions in choosing a kayak, safety on the water, how to find great kayaking locations, and some “how to” information. See kayaks

on display from Sweetwater Kayaks.

Your VHF Radio and MMSI Numbers and how they work to help you - Presented by Lt Gary Mink, P

Know your VHF Radio and how the DSC part of your radio works with your MMSI number. What no MMSI number? That's like

buying a telephone and then not hooking up the 911 number on it. This Roundtable will not only explain what happens when you

don't have a MMSI number but how to get the number as well as all the hidden benefits of having this number. We also will cover

how to make calls to your friends without even going on Channel 16.

On the Water Power Boat Course - Presented by Lt/C Bob Holmes, AP - Sarasota Power & Sail has been successful in

creating an On The Water Power Boat Training Program that provides actual hands on experience in a power boat to all students

taking the course. We will share our experience with setting this program up and help other Squadrons to participate in this

program. We have developed a partnership with Freedom Boat Club to make this all work, and we can help others have the same

success that we now enjoy.

What is a Treasurer? - Presented by D/Lt/C Richard Clemm, AP & D/1st/Lt Harold Anderson, AP - Find out what a

treasurer is – AND what are their duties.

Are Your Bylaws Current? - Presented by P/C Sami Lucas, JN - If your Squadron Bylaws haven’t been updated in the

last 5 years - you have work to do! Membership and Boating Class requirements have changed and your squadron bylaws need to

be updated to reflect this. Come to our session and learn the “down and dirty” way to get the job done.

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Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron

2814 Hyde Park Street

Sarasota, FL 34239

VALENTINE’S DAY C & R

EMCEE RICHARD WINSTON &

SOCIAL CHRM. SANDY BOOS

RAFFLE PRIZE

HARD WORKING COMMITTEE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY C & R

BARBARA WOLFE, FAYE CASTRUCCI, SANDY BOOS,

ROXANNE FOX AND MARY REITER

JANUARY & FEBRUARY SPEAKERS

LES MCCURDY

COMEDY THEATER

DAVID VERINDER CEO

SARASOTA MEMORIAL

CHRISTINE JENNINGS

WEST COAST THEATER

DR. JOHN BOGETTI

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN