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SOUNDING BOARD

A Publication of the SAN JOAQUIN DELTA POWER SQUADRON Chartered May 10, 1970 as a member of the

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Bridge Officers Commander Robert (Bob) Mills rbearmiles@comcast.net Executive Officer Karl Keller Divefunk2@yahoo.com Administrative Officer Pete McCoy pmboatdoc@gmal.com Education Officer Gary Rogers rogersgary@yahoo.com Secretary Megan Patterson irishmeg@sbcglobal.net Treasurer Doug Sherman dougdonnasherman@ gmail.com VE Chairman Rick Huffman huffmanrc@me.com Membership Involvement Bonnie Rogers Bgrogers3@netzero.com Island Chairman Roland Bod 4bods@att.net

Next Meeting June10th Ex. Com: 6:30pm Regular: 7:00pm

PARTNER IN COMMAND CLASSES

ContactEducationChairmanGaryRogersatrogersgary@yahoo.comor

(559)318-0721

Datesare:June15th 4signedupsofar!

San Joaquin Delta Power Squadron Flags

Our Burgee to be flown on the bow of your boat, especially when at the island.

Commanders Flag Bridge Officers Flag

Past Commanders Flag

Congratulations to Gerritt Bod and Justin Sherman upon their high school graduation. Its been an honor watching you grow up to be such fine young men. The Squadron wishes you all the best.

Tetnus Shot: From our National News Letter a reminder to all boaters: there are a lot of harmful things floating in our waterways that can cause injury to us from fishing hooks to floating objects we retrive. When was the last time you had your booster? They are only good for 10yrs. Time for another? Be safe!

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SAN JOAQUIN DELTA POWER SQUADRON

Minutes

Monday, May 13, 2019 Call to Order: 7:05pm Quorum: Yes Pledge of Allegiance: Megan Patterson Approve Minutes: passed Treasures Report: Not present. Commander Bob and Secretary Megan have a copy if you’d like to review it. Legislative: John Taylor reported that RBOC (Recreational Boater of California) states that if convicted for a DUI while in your boat, your boat will be impounded. A DUI on your boat goes on your car record. Be smart! Port Cpatain: Jim Fenelon reported all is well and alive! Safety: Reservouires are realeasing more water. Be aware of floating objects. Recliners and hot waters heaters have been seen in the Delta waters! Vessel Safety Check: Rick Huffman sent his report with Shelly. We are at 56 to date. There will be plenty of VE Examiners at the island over Memorial Weekend for you to take care of yours! Boating Activities: We have been invited to Willow Berm June 7-9th. Flier sent out earlier. Membership Involvement: Memorial weekend plans are complete. A schedule will be going out to all those in attendance. There will be a hula hoop contest, boat decorating contest, Bingo and a Bloody Mary Saint or Sinner contest! Be prepared for fun! Membership and Roster: Kathy McCoy reported there are 138-9 active and 4 inactive members. Island Report: posted below Education: Gary Rogers reported that 8 completed the ABC class. 4 will be going to Partner in Command on June 15th. A few Jump Start classes have been done. He has 5 people at his marina interested in a Boating Safety class he plans to do in one day. Old Business: The San Rafael Yacht Club will be coming out to the island for their annual visit on Sept. 5 & 6 with about 6 boats. New Business: District Meeting Bob and Gary attened. Little to report. Bob wants to have an Executive meeting at the island over Memorial Weekend. Adjourned: 7:43pm Secretary, Megan Patterson, Lt.

Upcoming Dates: May 24th-27th Memorial Day Cruise Out June 7-9th Joint Cruise out with Diablo Squadron to Willow Berm 10th Executive Meeting 6:30pm NOTE THE NEW TIMES Regular meeting 7:00pm 15th Partner in Command…Island closed until 5pm

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Island Report 4/13, 14/19 Trim trail from deck to meadow. Thank you Karl Jensen 4/25,26,28/19 Cut aquatic weeds behind dock, clean deck. Thank you Bonnie and Gary Rogers 5/2/19 Haul out 2- 21’ 2” dia. Galvanized pipe for new 5 MPH signs, cut aquatic weeds in front of dock. Thank you Randy Schantin 5/3, 4/19 Cut aquatic weeds front and back of dock, trim trail from deck to the beach and to the fire pit and the loop, clean and paint BBQ and smoker, install 2 – 5 MPH signs at entrance to island, paint pile caps, paint dock light stands, power wash deck . Thank you Bonnie and Gary Rogers, Karl Jensen, Alan Lange, Ellie and Roger Reimer, Joanne and Phil Horner, Wayne Gannaway and grandson Zack, Doug Sherman, Ron Sherman, CDR. Bob Miles, Jeanne Darrah and Susan, Gerritt, Gavinn Bod. 5/8, 9/19 Power wash patio tables, counters and benches, wash off dock. Thank you Bonnie and Gary Rogers and Nick Patterson Let’s all give a big thank you to all the hard workers for getting the training facility ready for another awesome boating season. Remember always leave the island cleaner than it was when you got there. Island Chair Roland Bod JN

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Thanks to all who helped. Not pictured is Nick Patterson who went out the following Wednesday and powerwashed all of the dock.