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Spring 2015 Interlaker

On September 5-6th, Jeannine and I were fortunate to stay with friends on Crystal Lake to observe the E Scow Nationals. This was the first time that the Nationals have been held on Crystal Lake so was a once-in-a-lifetime event. We had access to a pontoon boat so were able to follow closely the 6 races over 2 days.

First, the E Class scow is a 28’ racing sailboat designed solely for competition. It does not have a centerboard, has 2 rather small rudders in event that the boat heels and lifts 1 rudder out of the water. Crews ranged from a minimum of 3 up to 5; you can see pictures of scows under-way . . . . [below]

The race course was up to a windward mark, then a spinnaker run back to the starting mark, then a repeat without any reach. This required that the crew dowse their spinnaker at the downwind mark, turn, and beat back to windward. The result was considerable shouting over right-of-away and occasional crashing of fiberglass as they turned the downwind mark. See the mark in the picture. [cover photo]

A novel feature is that the 2 races were sailed back-to-back so how will the crew get lunch? Each had ordered lunch in advance, then a supply boat pulled alongside to cater each and hand over what each had ordered. You can see a picture of the caterer at work. Jeannine and I attended the skipper’s meeting as “visiting commanders,” also had a VHF transceiver so were

able to closely follow the events. Bob Buchanan

Hiking Out on the Beat Lunch Delivery for the Crew

Ann Arbor Sail and Power

Squadron

Scows Racing on Crystal Lake, Michigan

Cover Story

Lt/C Jeannine and P/C Bob Buchanan


District 9

Interlaker Spring 2015

Volume 68 Issue 1 The Official Publication of District 9

Chartered in 1947

(D9 was formed from D/7 in 1939)

D/Lt Margaret (Peggy) Schwaller, AP - D9 Editor

D/Lt Leroy Strey, P - D9 Photographer

P/Stf/C Sally Lemus, P - D9 Photographer

“Thank You to all Writers and Photographers”

Highlights Page Cover Story ……………………………….…...2 Council & Conference Information ……...….3- 4 Meet the Chief Commander’s Rep…..….......5 Past District 9 Commanders…………….........10 D9 Predicted Log Contest Entry Form …........18 D9 Officer Contact Information………….....23-25 Conference Reservations/Registrations .....35-36 Conference Seminar Schedule …………….37

D9 Officer’s Reports Page District Commander’s Message …….….....…..6 District Executive Officer ……………....…..11-12 District Educational Officer …………..…. ….13 District Administrative Officer …..………....15-16 District Secretary …………………………......19 District Treasurer ……………..………. ..…....20 District Nomination Committee Chair…….…..26

Candidates for 2015 D9 Positions Page Resumes………………………………….....27-34

Featured Photos Page Trip on the SS Badger……………...………......7– 8 Trip on Friends Good Will ………...………... .8– 9 Skipper ……………………………..………….9 Annual Meeting D9 Dinner ………………......14 2014-2015 D9 Bridge ………………...…........16 2014 Fall Conference …………………….…..17 Detroit/Lansing Rendezvous ………………...20 Longest Running Kids Christmas Party…21-22 USCG Ice Breaking ……………………...… .29

The INTERLAKER is posted under “Member Access”

on the D9 website at

www.d9-usps.org If you need a printed copy of the

INTERLAKER mailed to you, please contact your

Squadron Secretary or Commander.

Weekend of 24-26 April 2015

Shanty Creek Resort 5780 Shanty Creek Road

Bellaire, MI 49615 Phone: 231 533-8621

Musicals is the theme for the D/9 Friday night “hospitality rooms tour.” Enjoy decorated rooms, members in costume, delicious foods, cool drinks and camaraderie with members. The fun is free and the squadrons’ refreshments complimentary.

Over the weekend you will have a chance to meet the USPS Chief Commander’s Representative V/C Peter Mitchelson, SN, National Secretary.

The Council Meeting for Squadron Commanders and the D9 Bridge, Past District Commanders, etc., will commence at 0815 prior to the start of the Saturday morning seminars.

The morning seminars offer something of interest for everybody. There are seminars for Educational Officers, Bridge Officers, Membership, VSE’s and presentations by guest speakers. A special attraction is the Virtual Trainer Demonstrations.

The Saturday Business Meeting will follow the Lunch-eon with the D9 Bridge officer’s reports, the Spring election of District 9 officers and committees, and the presentation of awards.

The Saturday evening banquet always includes some type of entertainment.

Sunday morning Squadron Commanders have the opportunity to meet with the USPS Chief Commander’s Representative V/C Mitchelson.

Join your fellow D9 members on April 24-26 for a weekend of education and camaraderie.


District 9 Bridge April 2014 - April 2015

District Commander D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN

South Bend Sail and Power Squadron [email protected]

Executive Officer D/Lt/C Dawn L. Flynn, JN

Lansing Sail and Power Squadron [email protected]

Education Officer D/Lt/C Duane Carlson, SN

Mount Clemens Power Squadron [email protected]

Administrative Officer D/Lt/C Anthony C. Lewandowski, AP

Birmingham Power Squadron [email protected]

Secretary D/Lt/C Michael J. Babiarz, AP

Grosse Pointe Power Squadron [email protected]

Treasurer D/Lt/C Janet M. Klumpp, AP

Mount Clemens Power Squadron [email protected]

Assistant Education Officer D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith, JN Birmingham Power Squadron

[email protected]

Assistant Secretary D/1st/Lt Ralph J. Ziegler, JN

Lansing Sail and Power Squadron [email protected]

District 9 Call to Spring Council

To: D9 Bridge, D9 Past District Commanders,

D9 General Committee Chairs, and

Squadron Commanders

The 2015 District 9 Spring Council Meeting

will be held on

Saturday, 25 April 2015 beginning at 0815

Shanty Creek Resort

5780 Shanty Creek Road

Bellaire, MI 49615

Phone: 231 533-8621

Council Meeting precedes a program of morning seminars for the purpose of acting upon matters as set forth below:

To receive and act upon

reports of committees and offices;

To consider and act upon

any other business that may come before this meeting.

District 9 Spring Conference Meeting

To: D9 United States Power Squadrons® Members

The 2015 District 9 Spring Conference Meeting

will convene immediately

following the Saturday Luncheon on

Saturday, 25 April 2015 beginning at 1300

Shanty Creek Resort

5780 Shanty Creek Road

Bellaire, MI 49615

Phone: 231 533-8621

Uniform of the Day: Uniform F, USPS Blazer

or appropriate attire

Both, morning Seminars and the Conference Meeting, are open to all USPS members of D/9.

No member is required to pay a fee to attend.

Conference Registration Form . . . . . . . Page 36

Complete Seminar Schedule . . . . . . . . . Page 37

®The USPS Ensign (Flag Design), "Wheel-and-Flag Design",

"Officer Trident Design", "United States Power Squadrons",

"USPS", "The Ensign", "the Squadron" with flag graphic,

“Paddle Smart”, “USPS University”, "Boat Smart", "Jet

Smart", and "America's Boating Club" are registered trade-

marks of United States Power Squadrons. The Squadron

Boating Course is a service mark of United States Power

Squadrons. The "USPS Trade Dress" is a trademark of

United States Power Squadrons.

Trademark Statement


National Secretary for 2014 and 2015, V/C Peter Mitchelson, SN is a charter

member of Sebastian Inlet Sail & Power Squad-ron, situated in South East Florida. He joined neighboring Vero Beach Power Squadron in December 1994 after relocating to the USA from the UK. He was immediately put to work as District 8’s Computer Systems Chair. Over the next few years he was squadron Friday Night so-cial chairman (Vero Beach hold weekly socials), newsletter editor and Squadron Educational Officer.

In 1999, while serving as SEO, he was elected assistant chair of the Operations Manual Committee. He served as chair for 2001 – 2003 before moving over to helm the Educational Department Publications Support Committee during 2004 and 2005. During this time he assisted with the foundation and chartering of the Sebastian Inlet squadron and became their first Commander at a weekend celebration which was attended by the Operating Committee.

The next two years saw Peter move up the District 8 Bridge, becoming District Commander in 2007. He is a long time member of several national committees, most notably Infor-mation Technology and National Meetings; served as Aide to Chief Commanders Marshburn, Maynard, Dvorak and Alter, and most recently served as a member of the Committee on Nominations before accepting the position of Assistant National Secretary in 2011.

When work intrudes into power squadron life, Peter provides computer support and assistance to a wide range of customers, including a number of charities. On occasions, he is also been known to provide musical entertainment at squadron and other charitable events.


As I write this, we’re only a few weeks from our Spring Conference, and I hope you have made plans to join us for what promises to be a terrific weekend. Spring Conference also means it’s time for our annual Change of Watch, as the current District Bridge ends its term of office and the new Bridge is sworn in. It’s been a whirlwind adventure for me to serve as your District Commander, and I have enjoyed every minute. I know, however, that the work of United States Power Squadrons can’t be done without the hard work of so many district committee members and squadron commanders and their staff. Over the past year I have gained a new appreciation for your efforts, and how your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm work together to keep United States Power Squadrons strong in Michigan and northern Indiana. Most of all, I have learned anew how much fun a dedicated group of boating enthusiasts can have while serving the boating community and making the waterways safer for us all. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your dedication, your hard work and your great spirits.

United States Power Squadrons® has entered its second century; Detroit Power Squadron is working on its own 100th Anniversary Celebration, District 9 has been around for 75 years now, and many of our squadrons are in the second half of a century of service. But times have changed, and if we are to continue to be the premier boating education organization, we must continue to change as well. The impact of social media and instantaneous communication means that the way we communicate and teach will have to change. On the national front, we have developed several on-line courses, and more are on their way. Our new national website is designed to be more user-friendly, and sports a new look and feel that should be more appealing to a younger generation. We are moving slowly into Twitter and Facebook, and trying to take better advantage of the way more people communicate today.

It’s a hard transition, but one that is important to our maintaining our leadership. District 9 has begun using GoToMeeting for video conferences, and more committees will have access for face to face communication without the time and expense of travel. We’re experimenting at Spring Conference with presenting our seminar on Social Media via teleconference. Our presenter will be in Atlanta, with a live feed to Shanty Creek. If our squadrons are going to survive, we need to embrace these changes and find ways to make them work for us. Change is not the enemy. Hanging on to ways that no longer work is where the danger lies.

As my term as District Commander ends and your next District Commander takes the helm, I’m confident that we will continue to have a vision that will weather the winds of change. It’s an exciting time to be a part of America’s largest and best boating education organization, and I look forward to helping to shape its future. So let’s sail on together as we continue the voyage. It’s a great time to be a part of United States Power Squadrons.

D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN District 9 Commander

D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN

South Bend Sail and Power Squadron

District 9 Commander

Jay and Hazel Stevens


South Bend Sail and Power Squadron & Kalamazoo Sail and Power Squadron

Weekend Rendezvous to Manitowoc Wisconsin via the SS Badger

The S. S. Badger is the only coal fired steamship in operation in the United States. Outfitted with a new coal ash conveyance, collection and retention system. First day to sail this year: May 5, 2015

National Register of Historic Places

South Bend Sail and Power Squadron has offered three Badger outings: 2014, 2011 and 2010, first organized by P/C Ernie Piotrowski. Members from the Kalamazoo Sail and Power Squadron and Michigan City Squadron (which is in the Chicago district) joined South Bend on the Badger.

The Badger departed Ludington on Saturday at 0900 EDT arriving in Manitowoc at Noon CT. Departed Manitowoc on Sunday at 1355 CT arrived in Ludington 1855 EDT.

D/C Jay and Hazel went on the 2014 and 2011 Badger trip. Photos & Information courtesy of Hazel Stevens

Departing from Ludington, MI - June 2014 L to R: Harry Bailiff, Ernie Piotrowski, Nils Strand. Karen Strand and Lyn Bleyer

D/C Jay Stevens, SN chatting with Guide Mike and visiting the Bridge with members of the South Bend and Kalamazoo Squadrons

Refreshments L to R Judy Brown, Susan Rickey, Nils & Karen Strand Relaxation on Deck Lounges: Gary and Lynn Bleyer


Overnight: Best Western Lakefront Motel on Lake Michigan Tour : Wisconsin Marine Museum , Manitowoc, WI

Dinner : Harbor Side Inn in Manitowoc

L to R: Ernie & Son Dan Piotrowski, Barbara & Harry Bailiff L to R: Rod & Lynn Waters, Nils & Karen Strand, Lyn & Gary Bleyer and Melissa & Roger Bateman, Michigan City Squadron

L to R: D/C Jay & Hazel Stevens, Judy Brown, Susan Rickey

S.S. Badger Weekend in Manitowoc, WI (Continued)

Friends Good Will Trip

South Bend Sail and Power Squadron has offered two Friends Good Will events over the last four years. On the most recent outing some members from the Kalamazoo and Lansing Squadrons attended.

Photos & Information courtesy of Hazel Stevens

D/C Jay Stevens and Susan Rickey help raise the sails Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, MI


We got the idea for a life jacket wearing mascot when another squadron put a PFD on a bear and brought it to D9 Hospitality night a few years back. Gary found our pup at a Salvation Army store. He was in great shape with no wear and tear.

Next, I asked one of our local marine supply stores, Gull Lake Marine, if they would con-sider donating a doggie PFD, with the promise that we would display him at Vessel Safety Checks, parades and other civic events in the hopes of getting people to think about putting their pet in a life jacket,

as well as their children. Skipper is a great draw at events. He gets people to come to our booth and gets them asking questions.

Skipper has been to the Family Fish Fair in Portage, to VSC day at Gull Lake and at “Boats, Brats and Vessel Safety Check” day in South Haven every year since he adopted us. This past year he rode the float in the Kalamazoo Memorial Day parade and the USPS-Captain’s Liberty Boat in the Grand Haven US Coast Guard Festival parade.

Skipper has a hard time saying which is his favorite event. He likes it when kids and parents try to figure out if he is real. We let Skipper stay in the car over-night before the Coast Guard parade—the gentleman who pulled in and parked next to us after midnight, told us it took him a few minutes to figure out the

Rottweiler wasn’t real. Lyn Bleyer

Lyn and Gary Bleyer Kalamazoo

Sail & Power Squadron

Friends Good Will Trip (continued)

Passengers and Crew raising the mainsail and two foresails Members explored below deck and weather cooperated

Alanna Harvey on the left A pint-sized sailor in a Tilley hat Ahoy! Members of South Bend, Kalamazoo & Lansing.


Past District 9 Commanders

(District 9 was formed from District 7, November 1939)

1940-41 *Lee S. Nelson, N Toledo

1942-43 *Charles R. Austerbury, JN Detroit

1944-45 Carl J. Florian, N Toledo

1946 *George N. Lilygren Grosse Pointe

Carl J. Florian, N Toledo

1947-48 *Richard Webber, JN Detroit

1949 Eugene C. Swift Saginaw Bay

1950-51 *Keith E. Brooks, AP Port Huron

1952-53 *Fred L. Chalcraft, Jr. N Detroit

1954-55 *W. Kent Fenton, JN Toledo

1956-57 *Robert L. Davis, JN Grand Rapids

1958-59 *Charles L. Fead, AP Port Huron

1960-61 *William P. Ternes, JN Detroit

1962-63 *Ray C. Stevens, AP Kalamazoo

1964-65 *James D. Happle, JN Wyandotte

1966-67 *Robert E. Stanley, N Detroit

1968-69 *Elliott B. Spreen, AP Kalamazoo

1970-71 John J. Wetzel, N Grosse Pointe

1972-73 P/C/C Richard W. Miner, SN Birmingham

1974 *Frank R. Veit, JN Grand Rapids

1975 *Everett R. Clark, N Toledo

1976 *George A. Richardson, SN Ann Arbor

1977 *James L. Mitts, SN Kalamazoo

1978 James C. Acheson, SN Port Huron

1979 Richard C. Rateich, SN Grosse Ile

1980 Robert L. McLravy, JN Lansing

1981 Odell C. Mercer, SN Wyandotte

1982 *Don L. Bender, SN Dearborn

1983 Marvin W. Warmels, SN Grand Rapids

1984 V/C Theodore H. Smith, SN Grosse Pointe

1985 William J. Morrison, SN Saginaw Bay

1986 Stf/C Gene R. VanRhee, SN Kalamazoo

* deceased

1987 P/R/C Richard H. Jarmon, SN Birmingham

1988 Lewis W. Dance, SN Dearborn

1989 William J. Bayer, SN Warren

1990 James R. Leonard, SN Lansing

1991 Fred C. Sellenraad, SN Saginaw Bay

1992 Gerald Burpee, SN Flint

1993 *Stf/C Edwin R. Schwenk, SN Grosse Ile

1994 Joseph F. VanBlerck, SN Mt Clemens

1995 *R/C E. Stephen Jensen, JN Lansing

1996 Rick Mack, SN Port Huron

1997 James M. Gabocy, SN Grosse Ile

1998 Michael M. Maziasz, N Birmingham

1999 Gert A. Baldwin, JN Muskegon

2000 P/R/C Allan f. Harold, SN Ann Arbor

2001 Stf/C John Bennett, SN Grosse Pointe

2002 W. Lyle Rea, SN Kalamazoo

2003 Richard P. Gallop, SN Mt Clemens

2004 Michael J. Rachuk, SN Anchor Bay

2005 James G. Knaggs, SN Flint

2006 Denise C. Samu, AP Birmingham

2007 Jerry Stephen, AP Grand Traverse Bay

2008 Denise Brooks, AP Port Huron

2009 Bryan Bartlett, SN Detroit

2010 James Draper, JN Flint

2011 Mary Ann Jensen, SN Lansing

2012 Linda LaLonde, P Dearborn

2013 William Stano, JN Grosse Pointe

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

*deceased


As I’m writing this report, it is 60 degrees here in Lansing-not long now until boating season starts! An important part of our boating season includes vessel safety checks. Squadrons should have received their 2015 decals already.

National sent out 110% of the number of VSCs passed during the previous year to each squad-ron. Squadrons are expected to enter VSC reports on a monthly basis. Additional decals may be available (as long as they last) if squadron numbers increase or if they can convince Nation-al that they need more. We can also get more decals initially if our passage rate increases.

Our D/9 Vessel Safety Examiners did a great job last year. They conducted 2,068 VSEs, with 161 Examiners. The passage rate was 87%. Even though we have a very short season, only 3 other Districts conducted more VSEs than D/9. Congratulations to all of you!

National Boating Safety Week is quickly approaching- 16-22 May 2015. There are a couple of websites that have free resources. You can get free stickers, brochures, posters, etc. from the National Safe Boating Council at www.boatingorders.com Additionally, you can go to their “Wear It!” website for other resources including press releases, the 2015 Press Kit and PSA’s. They can also provide your squadron with a custom Wear It! logo. Go to www.safeboatingcampaign.com

The Detroit Boat Show was held 14-22 Feb 2015 and went off without a hitch, thanks to D/Lt Bob Krieg, Sr., AP our Boat Show Committee Chair. A whopping 64 volunteers from a variety of squadrons staffed our booth! Kudos to Bob and all of the volun-teers. Boat shows are a great chance to let the general public know about our programs and classes and give us a chance to talk with interested students and potential members.

Under PR/Marketing news, National has rolled out a new brand-ing manual which is meant to help the public recognize the United States Power Squadrons®. According to the Manual, the national logo should always be the prominent brand – brochures, apparel, signage, newsletters, business cards, websites, etc. The Manual offers a few other suggestions for consideration:

“Let’s reduce or completely drop “safety” from our language. Safety doesn’t sell. We teach boating skills, which increases confidence on the water = safety. We may be the oldest organization that teaches boating classes and seminars, but that is not impressive. What is impressive… we offer superior boating education.

Use the approved tagline only… Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends℠

Use the SM – Service Mark after the tagline. It should always be Calibri Italics, in a smaller size than the national name. Always below the national name. Websites will use Arial Italics rather than Calibri Italics.

If you haven’t seen the Manual yet, you can find it in the Executive Department section on the United States

Power Squadrons ® website.

D/Lt/C Dawn Flynn, JN

Lansing Sail and Power Squadron

District 9 Executive Officer

http://www.boatingorders.com

http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com


District 9 Executive Officer (continued)

National has also rolled out its new website. It is similar to the previous site. You will need to sign in to get to the site index and other pertinent information.

Finally, reminders regarding upcoming events:

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is coming up the Friday, 31 July and Saturday, 1 August. D/9 hosts a picnic on Friday which will be held at the Great Lakes Marina in Muskegon. Details to follow. D/9 members also walk in the parade on Saturday. It is a huge parade, held in downtown Grand Haven, drawing thousands of people to the area. Make your hotel reservations now as rooms sell out quickly. It’s lots of fun and I hope to see you there.

United States Power Squadrons® Governing Board is taking place 25-30 August, 2015. It is being held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. You can find registration information on the United States Power Squadrons® website.

Thanks

Thanks to all my committee members for their hard work this past year. I also would like to thank Commanders and Members of the Birmingham Power Squadron, South Bend Sail and Power Squadron, Tip of the Mitt Sail and Power Squadron and the Wyandotte Power Squadron for the warm welcomes and hospitality shown to me at their Changes of Watch ceremonies.

It has been an honor to serve as your Executive Officer this past year.

D/Lt/C Dawn Flynn, JN District 9 Executive Officer

Dawn and P/D/Lt/C Tom Hyatt, N

2014 PHOTO

Friday, 31 July 2015 D9 Picnic

Great Lakes Marina, Muskegon, MI

Saturday, 1 August 2015 D9 Participants

United States Coast Guard Parade, Grand Haven, MI


Ahoy All,

As I finish up my third and final year as your District Educational Officer, I can look back on the challenges and triumphs of this journey.

Back in 2008, I was looking for a new challenge, so I asked then DEO, Bill Stewart, “How I can I get your Job”? Well, a whirlwind finish of the Junior Navigation, Navigation and Weather courses, a year as Squadron Commander, three years as the Assistant District Educational Officer and three years as the District Educational Officer and I find myself again looking for a new challenge. Where I will go from here, only time will tell, but this journey has been a very rewarding one. I will miss being on the district bridge. Among other perks, you get to sit up front and go to the front of the food line. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your District Educational Officer. I will miss the camaraderie of my fellow officers and the chance to meet other squadron, district, and national officers. But, more than anything, I will miss the satisfaction of doing an important job and making a difference.

I would like to thank all of the Education Department Chairmen and committee people who worked with, and helped me during my time on the district bridge. I would especially like to thank D/1st/Lt Tom Smith, JN, my Assistant District Educational Officer this last year. I am leaving this post in competent hands and I know that Tom will do a great job. I hope all of you who served under me will continue to serve under and support Tom.

To all of the squadrons that taught an ABC class, advanced grade or elective course, or a USPS University seminar under my watch, thank you. Thank you for your dedication to the United States Power Squadrons goals and for all your hard work. Please keep up the dedication and hard work in the years to come. We do make a difference.

Respectfully submitted,

D/Lt/C Duane Carlson, SN District 9 Educational Officer

D/Lt/C Duane Carlson, SN

Mount Clemens Power Squadron

District 9 Educational Officer

Past District Educational Officers of United States Power Squadrons’ District 9 District 9 was Chartered in 1947

1947-48 *E. C. Bogert Detroit 1982-84 John D. Alstetter, SN Grosse Ile 1949 *Avery T. Macklem, JN Detroit 1985-87 *Herbert R. Davidson, SN Lansing 1950-55 *Reed E. Maes, AP Port Huron 1988-90 *J. D. Westbrook, SN Irish Hills 1956-61 *Fred L. Chalcraft, Jr., N Detroit 1991-93 Patricia A. Johnston, SN Dearborn 1962-66 *Lawrence Messersmith, N Detroit 1994-96 *John P. Horan, SN South Bend 1967 *Tracy B. Gardner, N Dearborn 1996-99 Nancy L. McCully, SN Birmingham 1968 *Arthur A. Obel, N Detroit 2000-02 Marlys H. Vickers, SN Birmingham 1969-70 *Glen H. Howell, N Grosse Pointe 2003-05 Thomas Hyatt, N Detroit 1971-74 *Raymond H. Crockford, N Grand Rapids 2006-08 William Stewart, SN Dearborn 1975-78 *James E. Ryan, N Toledo 2009-11 Donald Fiander, SN Birmingham 1979-81 *Donald C. Beran, SN Flint 2012-15 Duane Carlson, SN Mt. Clemens *Deceased


Joyce & D9 Photographer Leroy Strey

James’s, LaLonde’s, Bodnar’s & Strey’s Ratcliff’s, Stano’s, L. LaLonde, J. Curle & Dunbar’s

Anchor Bay-Birmingham-CPS-Dearborn-Detroit-Flint-Grand Traverse Bay-Grosse Pointe-Lansing-Mt. Clemens-Port Huron-South Bend-Wyandotte s

CPS C/C Joe Gatfield & Hazel Stevens L to R: Mary Ann Jensen & Ralph Ziegler, James & Nancy Adams (CPS)

L to R: Gene & Shirley Van Rhee, Jim & Suzanne Acheson L to R: Pat & Dick Jarmon, Bill Stewart, Al Lord and Nora Fisher Judy & Larry Delargy

L to R: DEO-D9 Duane & Margaret Carlson, P/R/C Jim Acheson, D9 Cdr Jay Stevens & Hazel Stevens


I am writing this report as the first really warm days of March have arrived. Spring is my favorite time of the year. It is a time of phenomenal renewal. The earth awakens from her slumber, and explodes with new life. In our own lives, Spring can be symbolic of starting new projects, sewing new seeds, and coming forth with new ideas. As I think about when I will get my boat in the water, I also think about the new marina neighbors that I will meet this year and the renewal of friendships with boating neighbors that have been dormant over the winter. Fortunately, my friendship with boaters who are United States Power Squadron members never goes dormant over the winter. We are having fun together at Dis-trict and Squadron events.

Our challenge as an organization is to attract new members and retain both the new and current members. District 9 membership shrunk by 4% from February 2014 to February 2015. National, membership dropped by 5% during the same period. Obviously, the initial thought is that our educational programs will bring us new member candi-dates. However, that somehow does not seem to be enough these days. We need to use multiple strategies to attract and retain members besides education. Here are some strategies published in the USPS Blast Newsletter over the past year:

1. Find Cyber members a home. Nearly every squadron has a few cyber members living in their area. If you follow this link http://www.usps.org/php/DHinders/unattached/makeMatchx.php, you can search for the cyber members near you. The search results will provide a list of unattached members, cyber members, and USPS University students. Add them to your email contact lists and include them when you promote courses and squadron activities.

2. How do I become a member? We should be prepared to answer this question at every squadron event, class and meeting. How quickly can you point a prospective member to the USPS website that answers that question? One way to do that in your class brochures or event posters would be to incorporate a QR (Quick Response) bar code. QR codes direct readers to any website or online page that describes your event and typically provides additional content. Anyone using a smartphone can read a QR code. So the next time someone asks "How do I become a member?" provide a QR code that points them to the national web-site http://www.usps.org/index.html/index.php/join-usps. The Internet is loaded with free QR Code gener-ators. Be creative and use QR codes liberally. Checkout Wikipedia to learn more about QR Codes.

3. Look for something that a new member can do for the Squadron. Get new members involved. Ask them to assist with the history of the squadron or take pictures. Working on documenting the activities of the squadron is a good way to get new member to become aware of the projects and events, as well as learning the names of the members. Friendships develop by this activity as well as working on a fundraiser or some social event will cause them to stay involved.

4. Make member benefits work for your Squadron. Member Benefits are available to help attract and retain members. Did you know that you can cut and paste the logos and descriptions from the Member Benefits website for use in your newsletter and email communications? Why not highlight a different benefit each month? Are you mailing Member Benefit brochures to your members who aren’t attending events? Some members don’t have or use computers but are interested in the benefits. Why not mail them a bro-chure with the member benefits chairman’s contact information, so they can take advantage of the benefits.

D/Lt/C Anthony Lewandowski, AP

Birmingham Power Squadron

District 9 Administrative Officer

http://www.usps.org/index.html/index.php/join-usps


District 9 Administrative Officer (continued)

5. Have a reunion with all who have taken a USPS class from your Squadron. Make it a casual social event on the water, at a park or at the beach. Have everyone bring a dish to share and suitable beverages; no reservations necessary. Have a guest register at the event, so you can get everyone’s name & contact information. Recruit and retain, but most of all celebrate USPS members both past and present.

I have enjoyed my year as District Administrative Officer. I had the chance to attend many Changes of Watch and Commander Balls. I had the privilege of attending the Change of Watch as the District Representative and administer the Oath of Office for the Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Saginaw Bay Squadrons. I also had the privilege to attend the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron as the District Repre-sentative. I would like to thank these Squadrons for their warm welcome, and their friendship.

I would also like to thank the members of the District 9 Administrative Department for their outstanding service and support. It was an honor and pleasure to work with them. They made my job easier

D/Lt/C Anthony Lewandowski, AP District 9 Administrative Officer

Secretary . Education Officer . District Commander . Executive Officer . Administrative Officer . Treasurer

Michael Duane Jay Dawn Tony Jan Babiarz Carlson Stevens Flynn Lewandowski Klumpp

2015 District 9 Bridge Officers

Chris & Tony Lewandowski


2014 District 9 Fall Conference Saturday Business Luncheon and Meeting

2014 District 9 Fall Conference Friday “Halloween Frenzy” Hospitality Night and Fun


Attention Skippers and Navigators!

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Grosse Pointe Farms Pier

Hosted by the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron

Choose the speed you wish to cruise at

Predict your running time beforehand on the predetermined course (approx. 9 miles)

Skipper with the lowest % of error wins the traveling trophy

0800 Hrs: Skipper and Observer Meeting

0900 - 1100 Hrs: Course open for boats

1100: Awards

Timers and Observers Welcome For more information please call:

P/C Dale Ellis 248-583-8600 fax: 248-583-8635

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Entry Form

2015 Predicted Log Contest

Skipper’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone (home) ___________________________ (work) __________________________________

Name of Boat: ___________________________ Length: __________________________________

Make: __________________________________ Registration# _____________________________

Registration Fee (Participating Boats) $15.00 $______________

Saturday Awards Lunch @ $10.00 each $______________

Total enclosed: $______________

Please make check payable to: Grosse Pointe Power Squadron

Send completed entry form and check to: P/C Dale Ellis, 38155 Mallast St, Harrison Twp., MI 48045


The Fall 2014 D9 Conference is long behind me and of course the Spring Conference 2015 is fast approaching which also means that spring, summer and warmer weather are on their way too. I hope! I think the break form boating makes us appreciate it more when it returns and of course all the snow and ice means higher water. Yeah that’s it… We’ll go with that.

Once again I am happy to report all is well in the District 9 Secretary’s department. How is your squadron’s Secretary Department doing? At the Spring 2015 D9 Conference at Shanty Creek we will be having separate officer seminars so If you have any questions or a topic you would like discussed please let me know in advance so that I can be prepared to answer your questions. DB2000 problems anyone? Email me at [email protected].

Once again I must give credit where it is due. I would not be able to get things ready for conference if it were not for the continued work of P/C Peggy Schwaller, AP (Birmingham) and the fantastic job she does to get the “Interlaker” not only done but done well. Thanks to her, D9 won the 2014 Distinctive Communicator Award for our District Newsletter.

The other District 9 Newsletter editors out there deserve a “Great Job” and “Thank You” as well. It’s a tough job as I know since I was the Grosse Pointe “Tars and Tripe” editor for a few years. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. P/C Sue Rayburn, SN (Dearborn) is the D9 reporter for the District for The Ensign. She reviews the District 9 news-letters and activities such as cruises, rendezvous’, educational efforts and other activities of national interest. She forwards the articles and photos for consideration in the “The Ensign”.

I would also like to recognize Lt/C Joanne VanAmeyden, P (Sable Point) for continuing to perform the duties as Dis-trict 9 Historian. All 3 of these wonderful ladies find time to fit in their district activities in addition to the time they put in as squadron officers.

The District 9 website remains a work in progress but of course as far as users are concerned it’s functional and up to date thanks to D/C Jay Stevens, SN (South Bend). We’ve had meetings with a developer and National has some plans and promises of their own as they go through a redesign of their website. We’ll see where we end up but in the meantime all you need to know can be found at www.d9-usps.org. Be sure to check the calendar for events around the district and submit you squadron’s activities that may be of interest to others

D/Lt/C Michael Babiarz, AP

D/Lt/C Michael Babiarz, AP

Grosse Pointe Power Squadron

District 9 Secretary

D9 Squadrons’ 2015 Newsletter Editors

Anchor Bay’s Anchorage, Michael Rachuk; Ann Arbor’s Porthole, Ron Schwartz; Birmingham’s Bilge Chatter, Thomas

Geggie; Dearborn’s Anchor Lines, Sue Rayburn; Detroit’s Dumping Grounds, Joan Stoll; Flint’s Wheelhouse Log, Nancy

Burkhardt; Grand Rapids’ Waterspout, Birgit Molenaar; Grand Traverse Bay’s 45th Parallel, Sue Brown; Grosse

Pointe’s Tars & Tripe, Rose Stano; Kalamazoo’s Pilot, Lyndell Bleyer; Lansing’s Crows Nest, Alanna Harvey; Mount

Clemens’ Mooring Lines, Jerry Klein; Muskegon’s Headliner, Pete Mulford; Port Huron’s Splash!, Mary Twiss; Sable

Point’s Viewpoints, Joanne Van Ameyden; Saginaw Bay’s Bay Views, not at this time; South Bend’s Spring Line, Hazel

Stevens; St. Clair Shore’s Shore Lines, Linda Lumpkin; Tip of the Mitt’s Barometer, Michael LeButt; and Wyandotte’s

Smoke Signal, Al Sliwinski. Courtesy of: P/C Sue Rayburn, SN D9 ENSIGN Correspondent

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.d9-usps.org


Here we are just about ready to start another year of boating!!! This is a great time to start out fresh. Consider how you - the individual - can con-nect with fellow boaters who are possible future members. Remember, together we can all learn to be better boat-ers and we can have lots of fun on the way! There is a definite friendliness and bond between boaters. One of the great aspects of boating is developing new friendships. Meeting people who have the same passion as you creates lasting friendships. See you at Spring Conference at Shanty Creek!!!!

Thanks to my Treasurer’s Department help and support – John Bennett and Laddie Hudson – for handling the Treasurer’s seminar.

I am pleased to report that as of 28 February 2015, all monies received have been deposited and all bills have been paid. D/9 is solvent and maintains positive checking and money market account balances.

Share the knowledge, share the fun!!!!!

D/Lt/C Jan Klumpp, AP District 9 Treasurer

D/Lt/C Janet Klumpp, AP

Mount Clemens Power Squadron

District 9 Treasurer

“Oars to the Rescue” L-R: D/Lt/C Janet Klumpp, Bryan Bartlett, Dara Brooks, Joan Stoll “Bubbles” John Bennett, Rose Stano

“Cool Kayaker” Delphine Cooley “Hot grilled burgers, dogs, brats, cold beer and all the fixings” “Fun in District 9”

Photos by: Leroy Strey


District Executive Officer’s Department D/Lt/C Dawn Flynn, JN

Boat Show Coordinator D/Lt Robert Krieg, AP (Saint Clair Shores)

Co-op Charting (vacant)

Environmental D/Lt Erika S. Jensen (Lansing)

Executive Aide D/Lt Thomas H. Hyatt N (Detroit)

Homeland Security Officer D/Lt Douglas R. Rocho P (Detroit)

Legislative Officer, IN D/Lt Harry K. Bailiff SN (South Bend) Legislative Officer, MI D/Lt Albert W. Schwaller JN (Birmingham)

Liaison Officer P/D/C James R. Leonard SN (Lansing)

Parade Coordinator D/Lt Rose Stano P (Grosse Pointe)

Program Visitation D/Lt Rose Stano P (Grosse Pointe)

Public Relations Officer D/Lt Ronald G. Simpson AP (Birmingham)

Safety Committee D/Lt Michael E. Fonk AP (Mt. Clemens)

Squadron Development P/R/C Patricia A. Johnston SN (Dearborn)

Vessel Safety Check, East P/Stf/C Sally C. Lemus P (Detroit)

Vessel Safety Check, West

P/R/C Shirley Y. Van Rhee JN (Grand Traverse Bay)

District Commander's Department

D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN

Assistant Flag Lieutenant P/R/C Patricia A. Johnston SN (Dearborn)

Asst Conference Coordinator P/D/C Richard P. Gallop SN (Mt. Clemens)

D/Lt Frederick J. Hoitash SN (Dearborn)

Attitude Adjustment D/Lt Rahmon A. Dunbar (Grosse Pointe)

D/Lt Chester Dunbar III (Grosse Pointe

Chaplain D/Lt Frederick J. Hoitash SN (Dearborn)

D/Lt Chester Dunbar Jr. AP (Grosse Pointe)

Commander's Aide D/Lt Harry K. Bailiff SN (South Bend)

D/Lt James D. Draper JN (Flint)

R/C Mary Ann Jensen SN (Lansing)

Stf/C Linda J. LaLonde P (Dearborn)

D/Lt Margaret A. Schwaller AP (Birmingham)

P/D/C William A. Stano JN (Grosse Pointe)

D/Lt Hazel H. Stevens S (South Bend)

Conference Coordinator D/Lt Michael J. Rachuk SN (Anchor Bay)

Educational Fund Rep D/C H. Jay Stevens SN (South Bend)

Flag Lieutenant D/Lt Alice Marie Whittemore AP (Anchor Bay)

Hospitality P/Stf/C Sally C. Lemus P (Detroit)

Law Officer, IN D/Lt Georgia C. McFarland JN (South Bend)

Law Officer, MI

D/Lt Lynne A. Draper AP (Flint)

Liaison to CPS-ECP P/N/F/Lt Dick Jarmon SN (Birmingham)

Liaison to USCG

D/Lt Thomas H. Hyatt N (Detroit)

Parliamentarian D/Lt Laddie L. Hudson Jr. SN (Mt. Clemens)

Photographer D/Lt LeRoy S. Strey P (Detroit)

P/Stf/C Sally C. Lemus P (Detroit)


District Education Officer’s Department D/Lt/C Duane Carlson, SN

ABC Coordinator D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith JN (Birmingham)

ADEO D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith JN (Birmingham)

Advanced Piloting (vacant)

Boating D/Lt Michael R. Osborn JN (South Bend)

BOC Coordinator P/D/C Denise C. Samu AP (Birmingham)

Coordinator/Aide D/Lt William M. Stewart SN (Dearborn)

D/Lt Thomas H. Hyatt N (Detroit)

Cruise Planning D/Lt Charles L. McFarland JN (South Bend)

D/Lt Georgia C. McFarland JN (South Bend)

Dockhand Training D/Lt/C Duane Carlson SN (Mt. Clemens)

Engine Maintenance D/Lt Jerry J. Williams AP (Grand Traverse Bay)

Instructor Development D/Lt Thomas H. Hyatt N (Detroit)

Junior Navigation/Navigation D/Lt Frederick J. Hoitash SN (Dearborn)

Marine Electronics D/Lt Robert P. Blau SN (Birmingham)

Piloting D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith JN (Birmingham)

Sail (vacant)

Seamanship D/Lt Gregory Stanley SN (Saginaw Bay)

Seminars D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith JN (Birmingham)

Teaching Aids D/Lt Janet Curle SN (Grosse Pointe)

Weather (vacant)

District Administrative Officer’s Department D/Lt/C Anthony Lewandowski, AP

Administrative Aide (vacant)

AO Seminar D/Lt/C Anthony C. Lewandowski AP (Birmingham)

Boating Activities (vacant)

Cruise/Rendezvous D/Lt Janet Curle SN (Grosse Pointe)

Educational Cruise Stf/C Linda J. LaLonde P (Dearborn)

Membership Coordinator D/Lt Alanna W. Harvey P (Lansing)

Operations Training P/D/C William A. Stano JN (Grosse Pointe)

Port Captains D/Lt Janet Curle SN (Grosse Pointe)

Predicted Log D/Lt Dale R. Ellis AP (Grosse Pointe) Sail Activities D/Lt Alanna W. Harvey P (Lansing)

Sea Scouts Liaison D/Lt Wayne Hastings AP (Port Huron)

Squadron Ambassador Stf/C Linda J. LaLonde P (Dearborn)

Trailer Boating D/Lt Michael Burkhardt AP (Flint)

Trophies and Awards D/Lt Frank Muylaert SN (Dearborn) Come for the Boating Education . . .

Stay for the Friends SM


District Secretary’s Department D/Lt/C Michael Barbiarz, AP

Assistant Secretary D/Lt Ralph J. Ziegler JN (Lansing)

Ensign Correspondent D/Lt Suzanne M. Rayburn SN (Dearborn)

Historian D/Lt Joanne E. VanAmeyden AP (Sable Point)

Interlaker Editor D/Lt Margaret A. Schwaller AP (Birmingham)

Publications Committee D/Lt Suzanne M. Rayburn SN (Dearborn

D/Lt Margaret A. Schwaller AP (Birmingham)

Webmaster D/C H. Jay Stevens SN (South Bend)

District Treasurer’s Department

D/Lt/C Janet Klumpp, AP

Property Officer D/Lt Bonnie L. Krieg AP (Saint Clair Shores)

Treasurer’s Seminar D/Lt John C. Bennett SN (Grosse Pointe)

D/Lt Laddie L. Hudson Jr. SN (Mt. Clemens)

District Auditing Committee D/Lt John C. Bennett, SN (Grosse Pointe)

P/D/C James G. Knaggs, SN (Flint)

D/Lt David Kowalski, SN (Birmingham)

District Nominating Committee P/D/C William A. Stano, JN (Grosse Pointe)

R/C Mary Ann Jensen, SN (Lansing)

D/Lt William M. Stewart, SN (Dearborn)

Stf/C Linda J. LaLonde, P (Dearborn)

D/Lt Teena M. Lashbrook, AP (Port Huron)

D/Lt John J. Haley, AP (Flint)

District Rules Committee D/Lt Vincent A. Cooley, JN (Detroit)

D/Lt Pamala L. Dawson, JN (Wyandotte)

P/D/C Bryan L. Bartlett, SN (Detroit)

District Planning Committee D/Lt Robert E. D’Alcorn, JN (Tip of the Mitt)

D/Lt William R. Smith, AP (Detroit)

D/Lt Albert W. Schwaller, JN (Birmingham)

District Membership Committee D/Lt Alanna W. Harvey, P (Lansing)

Stf/C Linda J. LaLonde, P (Dearborn)

District Budget & Finance Committee D/Lt Chester Dunbar Jr., AP (Grosse Pointe)

D/Lt Robert A. Malicki, JN (Grosse Pointe)

D/Lt Earl W. Wolfe, AP (Detroit)

The 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.


Conference: D9 2015 Spring Date: 25 March 2015

Rank: P/D/C Name: William Stano Grade: JN

Committee: Nominating Committee Chair: P/D/C Bill Stano, JN

Pursuant to Bylaw Section 2.9.1 and SOP 31 of District 9, the Nominating Committee by unanimous vote hereby submits the following nominees for the District Bridge, Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Rules Committee to serve during the 2015-2016 operational year.

District Bridge Officers District Commander D/Lt/C Dawn Flynn, JN Lansing District Executive Officer D/Lt/C Anthony Lewandowski, AP Birmingham District Educational Officer D/1st/Lt Thomas Smith, JN Birmingham District Administrative Officer D/Lt/C Janet Klumpp, AP Mount Clemens District Secretary D/Lt/C Michael Babiarz, AP Grosse Pointe District Treasurer D/1st/Lt Ralph Ziegler, JN Lansing District Assistant Educational Officer P/C Janet Curle, SN Grosse Pointe District Assistant Secretary Cdr Janet Hartesvelt, S Grand Traverse Bay

Audit Committee Three Year Term P/C Dale Lashbrook, AP Port Huron

Nominating Committee Three Year Term D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN South Bend Three Year Term Cdr Thomas Tietjen, SN Tip of the Mitt

Rules Committee Three Year Term P/C Georgia McFarland, JN South Bend

Respectfully submitted,

P/D/C William Stano, JN - Chairman P/D/C Linda Lalonde, P P/D/C Mary Ann Jensen SN P/D/Lt/C William Stewart, SN P/C Teena Lashbrook, AP P/C John Haley, AP _____________________________________________________________________________________________

ALPENA . ANCHOR BAY . ANN ARBOR . BIRMINGHAM . DEARBORN . DETROIT . FLINT . GRAND RAPIDS GRAND TRAVERSE BAY . GROSSE POINTE . KALAMAZOO . LANSING . MOUNT CLEMENS

MUSKEGON . PORT HURON . SABLE POINT . SAGINAW BAY SOUTH BEND . SAINT CLAIR SHORES . TIP OF THE MITT . WYANDOTTE

UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS® SAIL AND POWER BOATING

District 9

Past District Commander William Stano, JN

20040 Ghesquiere Court

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-2319

Phone: 586-495-9735 [email protected]


Resume for District 9 Commander: D/Lt/C Dawn L. Flynn, JN Lansing Sail and Power Squadron

Member Lansing Sail & Power Squadron: 1999-present Merit Marks: 13 Grade: Junior Navigator (with Education Proficiency) Squadron Offices Secretary: 2003-2004 Administrative Officer: 2005 Executive Officer: 2006, 2009 Commander: 2007, 2010 District Offices District Assistant Secretary 2010 District Treasurer 2011-2012 Administrative Officer 2013 Executive Officer 2014

National Involvement Administrative Team of the Government/Partner Relations Committee: 2008- current National Governing Board Member 2012

Squadron Assignments Executive Committee member: 2008, 2012-2013 Nominating Committee member and Chairman: 2008, 2012, 2013 and Current Current USPS Certified Instructor Public Relations Officer, 2006, 2012 Host Conference Coordinator: 2007, 2011 Editor, Crow’s Nest -4 years Vessel Examiner

District Assignments Public Relations Officer: 2008-2009 Detroit Governing Board Committee member: 2008, 2012

Resume for USPS District 9 Executive Officer: D/Lt/C Anthony Lewandowski, AP Birmingham Power Squadron

Member Birmingham Power Squadron: 2003 - Present Merit Marks: 9 Grade: Advanced Pilot

Squadron Offices Assistant Treasurer in January 2006 until August 2006 Assistant Education Officer August 2006 thru December 2007 Administrative Officer 2007 to 2008 Executive Officer 2008 to 2009 Commander 2009-2010

Squadron Assignments Executive Committee 2006—2011 Nominating Committee member 2011—2012 Speaker Program Chairman: 2007 –2008 District Offices Assistant District Secretary: 2011—2012 District Secretary 2012—2014 District Administrative Officer 2014-2015

Squadron Awards Mariner of the Year 2008


Resume for USPS District 9 Educational Officer: D/1st/Lt Thomas J. Smith, JN Birmingham Power Squadron

April 2014 – Present District 9 Assistant Educational Officer

P/C Birmingham Power Squadron Squadron Nominating Committee Squadron Executive Committee

Certified Instructor Earned 8th USPS Merit Mark

December 2012 – December 2013 Served as Commander of the Birmingham Power Squadron Hosted the District Fall Conference Taught ABC and Piloting Organized Vessel Safety Checks at Dodge Park Attended two National USPS meetings Completed two Leadership Development classes Earned 6th USPS Merit Mark

December 2009 – December 2011 Served as Squadron Education Officer Instructed ABC and Piloting Earned JN Grade Served as Squadron Historian Participated in Vessel Safety Check program Earned 4th USPS Merit Mark

October 2006 Joined USPS – Birmingham Power Squadron

Non USPS experience Retired from IBM in 2012 after 35 years Served US Navy 1967 - 1973

December 11, 2013 –April 2014 P/C Birmingham Power Squadron Chair Squadron Nominating Committee Member Squadron Executive Committee Certified Instructor Earned 7th USPS Merit Mark

December 2011 – December 2012 Served as squadron Executive Officer Instructed ABC and Piloting Organized, participated in Vessel Safety Check program Earned 5th USPS Merit Mark, became Senior Member

December 2007 – December 2009 Served as Assistant Squadron Education Officer Managed Ed. Dept. Inventory Organized Law Enforcement Nights Instructed ABC in Spring and Fall Served as Squadron Historian Earned S, P, and AP grade Participated in Vessel Safety Check Program Earned 2nd USPS Merit Mark


“Me and the Mac” Photos taken on January 25, 2015 P/C Tom Smith, JN - Birmingham Power Squadron

Today, the USCG has started ice breaking in the North and South Channels of the St. Clair River. FYI, I have read that the St. Clair River has more freighter traffic than the Panama and Suez Canals combined. Both, ocean going freighters and lake freighters traverse the river. There is generally not too much commercial traffic on the North Channel (behind our home), mostly recreational. There are occasionally barges and pile drivers that come through.

The ice breaking on the North Channel is very controversial since it puts our ferry out of commission for an undetermined amount of time. Our ferry is heavily used with commerce, school buses, commuters going to and from work, utilities and the like. Should be interesting.

Tom Smith

Tom’s Backyard Photo of USCGC Bristol Bay WTGB 102 Home port: Detroit, Michigan

Tom’s Backyard Photo of USCGC Neah Bay WTGB 105 Home port - Cleveland, Ohio

Tom’s Backyard Photo of USCGC Mackinaw WLBB 30 Home port: Cheboygan, Michigan

Canadian Coast Guard Cutters CCCS Griffon, Home port - Prescott, Ontario

CCCS Samuel Risley , Home port - Parry Sound, Ontario have assisted USCG cutters in ice breaking and escorted 141 vessels on the Great Lakes and connecting water-ways in 2015. Visit YouTube for ice breaking videos.


Resume for USPS District 9 Administrative Officer: D/Lt/C Janet Klumpp, AP Mount Clemens Power Squadron

Mount Clemens Power Squadron: 1994 – present

Merit Marks: 21

Grade: Advance Piloting

District Offices Assistant Secretary - 2012

Treasurer – 2013 -2015

Squadron Offices Assistant Secretary

Education Officer

Secretary - 10 years

Administrative Officer

Executive Officer (2) – 1999, 2008

Commander (2) – 2000, 2009

National Involvement Membership - present

District Involvement Aide District Assistant Secretary – 2012-2013

District Commander’s Aide

District Membership Committee

Squadron Assignment and Involvement Membership Committee

USPS Certified Instructor

Vessel Examiner

Boat Show Volunteer

Resume for USPS District 9 Secretary: D/Lt/C Michael Babiarz, AP Grosse Pointe Power Squadron

Member of the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron since 2001

Educational Proficiency Sept 2005

Senior Member 2007

Annual Service Award 2012

12 Merit Marks

District Offices Held:

Assistant Secretary, 2013

Secretary, 2014

Squadron Offices Held:

Assistant Secretary, 2006

Secretary, 2007

Administrative Officer, 2008

Executive Officer, 2009

Commander, 2010


Squadron Assignments:

Merit Mark Chairman, 2004-2006, 2013, 2014

Roster Chairperson, 2006

Roster Co-Chair, 2014-2015

Newsletter Editor, 2007-2008

Programs and Boating Activities, 2011, 2014

Executive Board Member, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2015

Flag Officer, 2012-2015

Commander’s Aid, 2012-2014

PR Department Chair, 2014-2015


Resume for USPS District 9 Treasurer: P/C Ralph Ziegler, JN Lansing Sail and Power Squadron

Active member of Lansing Sail & Power squadron since 2008;

7 Merit Marks

Squadron Offices held: Secretary, 2009


Executive Officer, 2011

Commander, 2012 and 2013

District Assignments: Commander’s Aide - 2011

D9 picnic location coordination – 2013, 2014 and future 2015

Assistant Secretary - 2014

National Assignments: Governing Board Delegate - 2012 thru 2014

Member of Government & Partners Relations Committee - 2011 to present

Assistant Secretary - 2011 & 2012

Secretary - 2013 to present

Squadron Assignments: DeTour Rendezvous Chairman - 2009 & 2010

Co Chairman Detroit/Lansing Joint Picnic Kent Lake - 2013 & 2014

Executive Board Member - 2014, 2015

Nominating Committee Chairman - 2014, 2015

Liaison to local USCG Aux Flotilla 2006 - 2009 to present

Squadron Chairman Vessel Safety Check events

Member local Boat Show Planning Committee - 2015

Resume for USPS District 9 Assistant Educational Officer: P/C Janet Curle, SN Grosse Pointe Power Squadron

I have been a member of the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron for 25 years and have achieved 22 Merit Marks.

My purpose for joining was to continue my education and I achieved the grade of Senior Navigator in 1999.

I have acted to promote the three goals of the United States Power Squadron which are self-education, fellowship and community service.

Throughout my years of service to the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron and D/9, I have been a member or chaired sev-eral committees which have promoted the objectives of the United States Power Squadron at both the squadron and district level. Within the Squadron, these have included Membership, Membership Involvement, the Mentoring Program, the Hospitality Committee, the Commander’s Ball Committee, 3 years as Assistant SEO and 3 years as SEO. I have also served 2 years as Squadron Secretary, 1 year as XO and Commander for 2014.

While actively working to promote fellowship within the squadron, I have interacted with the community as an Instructor or Proctor with the ABC Course. I have maintained my United States Power Squadron Certified Instructor status and my Michigan DNR certificate as a Marine Safety Instructor. Additionally, I have taken and/or taught sever-al United States Power Squadrons’ Seminars. I have also been a VSC member and have worked to promote safety on the water.

Within District, I have served under the DAO on the Boating Activities Committee as Sail Activities Chair, Port Captains Chair, and Cruise and Rendezvous Chair. Under the DEO, within the Education Department, I have served as Seminar Chair and Teaching Aids Chair.

As outlined above, I have actively promoted the three goals of the United States Power Squadron and anticipate serving as a bridge member at the District Level.


Resume for USPS District 9 Assistant Secretary: Cdr Janet Hartesvelt, S Grand Traverse Bay Sail and Power Squadron

Active member of Grand Traverse Bay Sail & Power squadron since 2011: 3 Merit Marks

Squadron Offices held: Administrative Officer in 2013

Commander in 2014 and 2015

USPS: Attended 5 D9 Conferences and 2 National meetings: Completed three (3) USPS Leadership Development Courses

Education and Profession: Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree

Twenty-plus (20+) years of Self-Employment - Landscape Designer and Maintenance

President of Landscape Procare and Design, Inc., a sub-chapter S corporation in Traverse City

Canvas Design and Repair at permanent shop and portable set-up on site

Hobbies and Interests: Sails a 14’ Catalina named “Happy Day” - Crews aboard a 28’ Cape Dory named “Tacet III” - Traverse Symphony

Off-Shore Navigation Experience with Captain on board each vessel --

Navigated/delivered a 42’ Californian power Boat from Ft. Myers to Mexico and on to Belize

Navigated/delivered a 52’ Colvin Gazelle steel ketch from Palm Beach to the Bahamas and on to the Eleutheras

Resume for USPS District 9 Audit Committee: P/C Dale G. Lashbrook, AP Port Huron Sail and Power Squadron

Active Member of Port Huron Power Squadron since 2004: 8 Merit Marks

Squadron Offices Held: Executive Board Member 2006 - 2010

Administrative Officer, 2011 Executive Officer, 2012 Commander, 2013 Executive Board Member 2014 – Present Nominating Committee Member 2014 – Present (Chairperson, 2014)

Squadron Assignments: Lighted Boat Parade Committee Member 2010 – 2014 (Chairperson 2014)

Delegate 2011 - 2014 District Spring and Fall Conferences Delegate 2013 and 2014 USPS Annual Meetings and

Fall Governing Boards Chairperson Finance Committee - 2014 Chairperson Public Relations Committee – 2015 Represented Port Huron Sail and Power Squadron at numerous other District 9 Squadrons events

District Activities: Lexington Rendezvous Committee Member 2012 Participated in the Grand Haven Coast Guard Parade 2014


Resume for District 9 Committee on Nominations: D/C H. Jay Stevens, SN South Bend Sail and Power Squadron

Squadron:

Member since 1994, earning 10 Merit Marks and a grade of Senior Navigator.

Served South Bend Sail and Power Squadron as Treasurer, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer, Commander. Currently serving as Treasurer.

Served on Executive Committee as general member and P/C.

Public Boating Course Instructor and Proctor, Seamanship Instructor, Piloting Instructor, Navigation Instructor.

Twice recipient of Commander’s Award.

Currently Squadron IT Contact, Webmaster, Roster Chair and Roster Contact.

Served on Nominating Committee, Nominating Committee Chair, as Safety Officer, Public Relations Officer, Cooperative Charting Chairman.

Served as Squadron delegate to District Conference, Squadron delegate to Annual Meeting.

District:

Served as D/9 Assistant Secretary, March 2009 to March 2010.

Served as D/9 Secretary, March 2010 to March 2012.

Served as D/9 Administrative Officer March 2012 to March 2013.

Served as D9 Executive Officer March 2013 April 2014.

Attended Spring 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, 2010 Fall Governing Board Meeting in Bellevue, Washington, 2011 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, 2011 Fall Governing Board in Charlotte, N.C.,

2012 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, 2012 Fall Governing Board Meeting in Detroit, 2013 Fall Governing Board in San Antonio, 2014 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, 2014 Fall Governing Board in Arlington, VA, and 2015 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville.

Served as District Representative at Sable Point (2010), South Bend (2010), Kalamazoo (2013), South Bend (2013), Muskegon (2014), Tip of the Mitt (2014), Anchor Bay (2014), Grand Rapids (2014), Lansing (2014), Mount Clemens (2014), Ann Arbor (2015), Dearborn (2015), Port Huron (2015), St. Clair Shores (2015) Changes of Watch.

Served as District Representative to Western District of Ontario CPS-ECP District Conference.

Served as District Representative to District 9 Central USCGAux Conference.

Currently District Representative to Governing Board.

Currently serving as interim District 9 Webmaster.

National:

Previously served as District 4 and District 4 Squadrons Web Adviser on the Communications Committee.

Leadership Training:

Completed the USPS LD-101 Leadership Workshop Program in 2011.




Resume for USPS District 9 Nominating Committee: Cdr Thomas Glenn Tietjen, SN Tip of the Mitt Sail and Power Squadron

Civic Activities and Interests:

United States Power Squadrons Commander, January 2014-present Education Officer, January 2012-present Administrative Officer, January 2011-January 2012 Treasurer, January 2010-January 2011

Concord Academy Petoskey (a Michigan Public School Academy) President, Board of Directors, August 2011 - February 2014 Vice-President, Board of Directors, January 2011 - August 2011 Secretary, Board of Directors, February 2010 - January 2011

Petosky United Methodist Church Lay liturgist Adult Sunday school teacher

Personal Interests: Professional Society Memberships: Sailing American College of Physicians Amateur astronomy American Gastroenterological Association Canoe camping American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Wilderness Medical Society

Resume for USPS District 9 Rules Committee: P/C Georgia C. McFarland, JN South Bend Sail and Power Squadron

District 9: Approximately 1998 to Date: Indiana Law Officer 2013 to Date: Cruise Planning Co-chair (co-wrote a chapter CP manual) 2007 - 2009: Member District 9 Nominating Committee

South Bend Sail and Power Squadron: 2000 Commander 1999 Executive Officer 1997-1998 Secretary 2008-2011 Rules Committee (dates are approximate) 2001-2013 Merit Mark Chair 1992-1999 Squadron Law Officer Feb 14 1992: Certificate Date Merit Marks 23

Personal:

Grew up on Long Island New York and learned how to sail when about 15 years of age. Currently sail in the Great Lakes with husband, Charles McFarland, aboard s/v Hopscotch. 2011, retired from position as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Indiana. Practiced law in South Bend, Indiana as a solo practitioner for about 27 years.


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8:15 Council Meeting 9:00 Cdr/XO Meeting SEO Meeting Sailing the Great Loop Social Media/Apps Ice Breaker Mackinaw

Dawn Flynn (2 hours) Jessie Zevalkink via Teleconference Museum

Jan Wright (See photos above)

10:00 Secretaries’ Duane Carlson Vessel Safety Check 2015 Boating Hiking to Manitou Island

Meeting Tom Smith New Book Activities Bob Sutherland

Michael Babiarz Bill Stano Denise Samu

11:00 Treasurers’ Electronic Seamanship/Piloting Membership Life on the Sault

Meeting Navigation Dennis Pomeroy Alanna Harvey St. Marie Locks

Jan Klumpp Bob Blau Mark Gill

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Back Row L to R: David Whipp, Cdr Tom Tietjen, Jim Ellis & Eric Eide Front Row L to R: Crissie Staats, Jack Staats & Bill Lovett,

Tip of the Mitt Sail and Power Squadron Work Bee on Ice Breaker Mackinaw Museum

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