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ROCKY MOUNT POWER SQUADRON

THE COASTAL PLAINS SIGNAL

November 2016

Commander Linda (“Bug”) K. Joyner, S

Life has been quite hectic the last month. I have been taking many training classes for my new role at work as the safety resource. I have traveled to Memphis, Tennessee and found time to go to the Pyramid Bass Pro Shop. Yes it is actually a pyramid. It has rivers full of fish and even has alligators. You can rent a room and go down stairs to shop for all of your boating needs. It was quite an experience learning to drive in such a populated city. As we move into the fall, we have many activities planned. The Past

Commanders pig-pickin is scheduled for 06 November. It will be held at

Chris and Cathy’s home in Tarboro. We will have lots of great company and food! Please be sure to

contact Chris and Cathy if you are planning to attend. On 14 November, Nelson and Ondra will share

their voyage to the Bahamas at our Bridge meeting at Texas Steakhouse. You will want to be sure to

be there, it will be very exciting! Our annual Christmas party is scheduled for 03 December at Myrtle

Grove Plantation in Macclesfield. In January, the district is offering Leadership Development in

Raleigh on 05-06 January.

We have talked this year on several occasions about developing an award in memory of Glenn

Daughtridge. I would like everyone to look at the past year and list the community service

opportunities that you have taken part in. These services can be ones that came through the United

States Power Squadron and those that you do on your own. Perhaps you volunteer at a church or

school assisting with educational skills or mentoring activities. Are you a volunteer for the elderly?

Glenn did many activities for his community, church, the Power Squadron and for individuals and

always with a smile and a joke or two.

The Glenn Daughtridge award will be presented at the Change of Watch scheduled for 28 January. It

will be an honor for the member that receives this award in memory of Glenn. My hope is that Patricia

will be the member to present the award. The deadline for submission of your service to the

community is set for 30 November.

Come for the boating education…Stay for the FriendsSM

Bug

United States Power Squadrons® Come for the boating education…Stay for the FriendshipSM

RMPS Calendar 2016

1600 Sunday Past Commander’s Pig Picking 06 November 400 Speight Ave. Tarboro, NC 27886

07 January D27 Training Day Resurrection Lutheran Church School Carey, NC

1800 Monday RMPS Bridge Meeting 14 November Texas Steakhouse, Rocky Mount

1800 Monday RMPS Bridge Meeting 09 January Texas Steakhouse, Rocky Mount

1700 Saturday Christmas Party/Annual Meeting 03 December Myrtle Grove Plantation Macclesfield, NC

28 January RMPS COW Leaning Tree Bailey, NC

1800 Monday RMPS Bridge Meeting 12 December Texas Steakhouse, Rocky Mount

19-26 Feb. USPS Annual Meeting Rosen Center Hotel Orlando, FL

05-06 January Leadership Development Ramada Hotel Raleigh, NC

17-19 March D27 Spring Council/Conference Double Tree by Hilton New Bern, NC

VESSEL SAFETY CHECK P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP

Chair VSC Committee Call any of our Vessel Examiners to get your Free

Vessel Safety Check today. We have plenty of VSC decals on hand. You can even prepare ahead of time

by performing your own pre-VSC online at www.safetyseal.net by clicking on “Virtual Vessel Safety

Check”.

Thanks Chris

Contact me at 252 641-1233 or cepsmpcs@aol.com if you would like to

become a Vessel Examiner.

Vessel Examiner Telephone Email Primary Area of Safety

Checks P/C/C L. M. Barnes III, SN 252 442-1066 lmbarnesiii@suddenlink.net Rocky Mount, Beaufort P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP 252 641-1233 cepsmpcs@aol.com Tarboro, Hertford, Edenton P/C Robert H. Bruner 252 908-2494 r.h.bruner@gmail.com Nashville, Rocky Mount

Cooperative Charting

Cooperative Charting Committee Chair Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

Most of us can consider ourselves fortunate that we do not live any closer to the coast as hurricane Matthew did little damage in our areas. We had lots of debris to clean up and some lost power for a while and travel through some areas was hindered by flooded

roads. Please pray for those who lost their lives or homes in the nearby flooded areas and don’t forget to

give thanks to those who acted to save or help others.

Some of you will have the opportunity to do some more boating as the water levels in many areas have returned to more normal conditions and you will need to be very alert to hazards in the water. There are often many unusual items washed downstream that can create problems for boaters. Do not hesitate to report hazards to the Coast Guard as this could prevent other boaters form a bad experience. It is quite common to see Aids to Navigation (ATON) that are damaged or missing following a major storm. Problems with ATON’s can be reported to the Coast Guard by radio, phone or their web site. The following website is meant for such reporting: http://navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=atonOutageReport.

The form shown on this page was designed to aid in collecting information on ATON’s and can be used to aid in reporting problems. If you would like to have copies advise and I will forward it to you. A copy of the completed form can be submitted with your report to the Coast Guard. If you send a copy of the report to myself or the Area Cooperative Charting representative you will get cooperative charting credit for the report.

Education Report

My wife, Barbara, and I attended the D27 Fall Council/Conference in Greensboro, NC 14-15 October and 2016. It was great seeing old friends of D27, and meeting new ones.

At the Town Hall Meeting Commander Alligood, on the spur of the moment, asked Eric Pearson of D/26 to talk about the Digital Media Library. Eric began with a brief description and followed up with a short power point presentation explaining each section. The Digital Media Library is free to all members of the United States Power Squadrons, whether you are an instructor, student, or a member making a poster, slide show presentation or needing other material. You may access the Web site at www. USPSdml.org according to Eric it will take about 8 hours to down load. See the next page for more information.

At the next Bridge Meeting we will be discussing dates, cost, and location for Americas Boating Course.

SEO Lt/C Robert Bruner AP

USPS PLEDGE

"I do solemnly pledge to:

Abide by the bylaws of the United States

Power Squadrons;

Promote high standards of navigation and

seamanship;

Maintain my boat and operate it legally;

Render assistance whenever possible;

And conduct myself in a manner that will

add prestige, honor, and respect to the

United States Power Squadrons.

Attention: Current and Past D/27 District and Squardron Commanders and Guest’s

It’s time for the annual RMPS Past Cdr’s pig pickin.

11/06/2016 @1600

This year the event will be at Past Cdr. Chris and Past Cdr. Cathy Payne’s house located at 400 Speight Ave Tarboro NC 27886.

If you plan on coming please contact either Cathy or myself at one of the following phone numbers before 10/23/2016 so we can get a head count.

Home 252-641-1233 or Chris’s cell phone 252-813-1188.

Please bring your drink of choice and any treats you would like to share with your fellow members.

Christmas Party and Annual Meeting

This year’s event will be held at the Myrtle Grove Plantation in Macclesfield, NC. This beautiful grand

historic home will be fully decorated for the season and will provide a great meal for those attending.

Please advise Lorraine Ryan of your intention to attend. For more information about the Myrtle Grove

Plantation you can visit their website at http://www.myrtlegroveplantation.com/

The D27 Fall Council/Conference occurred 14-16 October at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro, NC. The following pictures from that event were provided by Barb and Robert Bruner.

Cathy Payne, Chris Payne, Lorraine Ryan and Clay Helm

Charles Ibach(center) presenting a Cooperative charting award to Chris Payne and Lorraine Ryan.

Lorraine addressing the meeting.

Kevin Duffus making a presentation on World War II.

Wilma and Clay Helm Kevin Duffus, Lorraine Ryan and D/C Gene

Alligood, AP

The following are nominations for elected offices for the coming year.

This slate of candidates will be voted on at the Xmas Party/Annual

meeting to be held on 03 December.

ROCKY MOUNT POWER SQUADRON

2017 SQUADRON ORGANIZATION

OFFICERS

Commander Lt/C Barbara Ann Bruner, S

Administrative Officer P/C Lorraine B. Ryan, P

Educational Officer P/C Robert H. Bruner, AP

Secretary Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

Treasurer P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP

ELECTED MEMBERS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Directors:

P/C Lorraine B. Ryan, P

P/C/C L. M. Barnes III, SN

GENERAL COMMITTEES

District Nominating Committee P/C Lorraine B. Ryan, P

Alternate P/C Linda Joyner, S

Squadron Nominating Committee

1 year P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP

2 year Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

3 year C Barbara Ann Bruner, S

Rules Committee 1 year P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP

2 year Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

3 year C Barbara Ann Bruner, S

Auditing Committee 1 year P/C Christopher E. Payne, AP

2 year Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

3 year C Barbara Ann Bruner, S

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED FOR THE RMPS ROSTER

Stf/C Phillip A. Benson, JN

Are we missing your member number,

grade, information about your work,

home, or boat? Do you have a new boat,

new address, new email, or new

spouse? Let us know! We need your

changes/additions for the RMPS Roster!

Please assist by sending your data by 31 December. Check your information in the current roster. Email, call, or mail with any changes. Only information that has changed

need be reported. If I do not hear from you, the new roster will carry the same information as last year!

RMPS ROSTER UPDATE INFORMATION

Please fill in the information, and send by mail, or email to:

Stf/C Phil Benson, JN 1100 Mashie Lane Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 Phone 252 903-7365 bensonphil028@gmail.com

Member Name, Grade

Place of Work

Work Address

Work City, State, Zip

Work Phone

Work Fax

Work Email

Spouse’s Name, Grade

Spouse’s Certificate Number

Home Address

Home City, State, Zip

Home Phone

Home Fax

Home Email

Boat Name

Boat Model and Length

Boat Type (Sailboat, Motorboat, etc.)

Boat Location

Marine Radio License Number

Amateur Radio Call sign

MMSI (Digital VHF Radio Number)

THE COASTAL PLAINS SIGNAL Published by the

ROCKY MOUNT POWER SQUADRON A Unit of District 27

The United States Power Squadrons ® Linda K. Joyner, Commander P/C Phillip A. Benson, JN, Editor website: www.usps.org/rockymount e-mail: bensonphil028@gmail.com 1100 Mashie Lane Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804