CAN

Official Publication of District 15

A Unit of United States Power Squadrons®

Sail and Power Boating

Dedicated to Promoting the Conference

and District/Squadron Events

Spring 2014

Thanks for the Opportunity to ServeD/C John Bell, AP

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As my term as District Commander comes to an end it is a time to reflect on what I’ve learned during this period of time. As with most things we constantly learn from our experiences and interactions with others. Some personal observations:

1. The USPS members in D/15 are some of the best in the organization. We have a number of people from this district that are very involved at the National level doing everything they can to improve the organization for existing and future members. Thanks to them I think our future looks bright.

2. As D/C it is interesting to observe the different “personalities” of each of our squadrons. We all share common values, goals, and interests, but there are different approaches and techniques being employed in our squadrons to reach them. There are no “right” or “wrong” methods, just ones that seem to work fine for each individual squadron. I think this an outstanding illustration of people in an organization being able to share a common purpose yet using their individual approaches for the benefit of the full team.

3. Although many squadrons within USPS are facing the same challenges, this organization, and particularly D/15, is the benefactor of having a number of dedicated people who are committed to helping the organization succeed. Many less dedicated people would have simply given up.

4. As we celebrate the USPS Centennial we need to remember that for an organization to succeed for

a century it has had to be adaptable to change and aligned with the needs and desires of its membership. USPS has proudly shown its ability to do so, and the tradition carries on.

In closing I would like to express my personal thanks for all the help and support I have been privileged to receive during my term. Many people have helped me in so many different ways that it is impossible to name them here.

Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to have served as your District Commander. Based on my experience, if you have an opportunity to serve this organization in a leadership capacity I urge you to strongly consider doing so. If your experience is anything like mine you will come away with a sense of both pride and humility when you see all of the committed volunteers that really make USPS the organization it is today and into tomorrow. Safe, fun, recreational boating!

D/C John Bell, AP

C/C Robert Baldridge, SNwill attend the D/15 Spring Conference

Hotel Info, Conference Registration Form

on Pages 2-3

Deadline forHotel Reservations

21 March 2014

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Baton Rouge Sail & Power Squadron welcomes you to D/15 "Rollin' on the River." We have a big weekend planned and hope that you can make it.

The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel, 130 France St, is the site for the conference. Please make your reservations soon as the cut-off date is 21 March. If you call for reservations, mention Power Squadron or Baton Rouge Sail and Power. If you reserve online the link below will automatically get the special rate of $99 per night.

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel1-800-676-4847 or 1-225-906-0595

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=28564&Chain=5358&group=BRSAILANDPOWERSee page 3 for Conference Activities Registration form.

“The Ensign”, “the Squadron” with design, “United States Power Squadrons”, “USPS”, the "Flag Design" , the "Trident Design", and the "Wheel-and-Ensign Design" are Registered Trademarks of United States Power Squadrons, Inc.

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CAN 15Spring 2014 Issue (number 14-1)

MASTHEADOffIcIal publIcatIOn

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DISTRICT BRIDGECommander John B. Bell, AP 985-809-9805 jbellbcc@bellsouth.netExecutive Officer Leonard Long, JN 225-751-7041 lenny.long@cox.netEducational Officer Hal Brewer, AP 251-961-7669 hbrewer@gulftel.comAdministrative Officer Bill Arcediano, SN 225-754-7144 barcediano@hotmail.comSecretary Debi Gould, S mermaidshair369@hotmail.comTreasurer Karen L, Gercak, AP mizhatt41@hotmail.com Asst Educ Officer Randy Clement, SN pogo451@att.net

CAN 15 STAFFEditor Cheryl D. Jarrell, AP 130 Sherwood Forest Dr New Orleans, LA 70119 504-430-9743 cdjarrell@cox.netProduction Manager Robbie Jarrell, AP 504-491-6666 rcjarrell@cox.netPhotographer Cheryl, Barry, Robbie, Hal, Glenn

D/15 Web Page http://www.usps.org/localusps/d15/

C/C Robert A. Baldridge, SN - at D/15 ConferenceNational Chief Commander

for 2014, C/C Robert Baldridge of Baton Rouge, LA joined the Baton Rouge Squadron in 1976 as a college sophomore so his father would let him take the boat out by himself. His first job was on the squadron phone committee. He went on to serve on the Executive Committee, Seamanship instructor, Chairman of Local Boards, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer, and squadron Commander. He continues to serve as Newsletter Editor, Instructor Development Chairman, Operations Training Chairman, and Membership Chairman.

.In District 15, he has served as Computer Systems Committee Chairman, Rules Committee Chairman, Nominating Committee Chairman, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer, and Commander.

His first national job was as a

member of the national Computer Systems Committee in the mid 80’s. He went on to chair that committee and serve on the Marketing and Planning Committees. He was an aide to Chief Commanders Gordon, Kennedy, and Jensen and

has served as the Assistant National Secretary, Secretary, Administrative Officer, National Executive Officer, and now as Chief Commander. He is a Life member with 30 Merit Marks.

Married in 1983, Robert and Nancy Baldridge have two boys, Taylor and Noah. The entire family enjoys boating aboard their

SeaRay, MUCH ADO, mostly in the rivers and lakes of Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. Commander Baldridge’s two sons, Taylor and Noah, have joined the Baton Rouge Squadron hoping their father would let them take the boat out by themselves.

D/Lt/C Bill Arcediano,SN says: Come to the D/15 conference

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Baton Rouge 28 - 30 March 2014

Certificate Last Name First Name Rank Certificate Last Name First Name Rank Address City Zip Phone Email Event Approx

Time Count Early Bird

by 3/14 After

3/14 Total

Friday Golf Tournament at Greystone Experience / Handicap:

0830 $70.00 $75.00

Friday Crawfish Boil (includes beer & Cokes) At Boudreaux & Thibodeaux’s 5 blks from hotel (Shuttle Available for Tips)

1700 (5-7PM)

$38

$40

Breakfast on your own Commander’s Meeting

0800

Nottoway Plantation Tour Pay as you go $20 Guided Tour + lunch

0900

Saturday Luncheon (Members & Guests) The Deli Buffet

1200 $35.00 $40.00

Incoming Commander’s Reception Reception before Dinner – Cash Bar

1730 1830

00.00 00.00

Saturday Night Dinner & Change of Watch

1900 (7PM

$45.00 $50.00

Sunday Send Off

0830-1000

00.00 00.00

Total

Please send check made out to BRSPS to: Cdr Donna M. Jessup, JN 4294 Stu-Jac Lane Slaughter, LA 70777-3001 225-683-4116 130 France St

Tel: 1-800-676-4847

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CALL TO CONFERENCE

In accordance with District 15 bylaws, Article 5, Section 5.5, this constitutes official notice to the membership of District 15 of call to meeting, containing the agenda and other pertinent details for the 2014 Spring Conference.

The meeting will convene at 0900 on 29 March 2014 at the Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.

All members of D/15 are encouraged to attend the Conference and may request the privilege of the floor, in accordance with bylaws Article 5, Sec 5.8.

Each squadron commander is entitled to vote. Delegates shall be selected by each squadron on the basis of one delegate for each 25 active members in good standing, or major fraction thereof, as of the preceding 1 March, with a minimum of two delegates per squadron.

Voting members of the Conference are: District Commander, District Lieutenant Commanders, Chairmen of the General Committees, Squadron Commanders, Past District Commanders who are active members of District 15 squadrons, and the delegates.

Uniform at the Conference meeting for the District Bridge will be USPS uniform G. The uniform for other members and guests will be uniform G or other appropriate attire.

Nominating Committee ReportPursuant to Article 6 of the Bylaws of District 15,

the following members are nominated for the specified positions for the 2014-2015 year.

Commander Lenny Long, SN (Baton Rouge)Executive Officer William Arcediano, SN (Baton Rouge)Educational Officer Hal Brewer, AP (Perdido Bay)Administrative Officer Don Ellis, SN (New Orleans)Secretary Debi Gould, S (Mobile) Treasurer Karen Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton)Assistant Educational Randolph Clement, SN (New Orleans)Assistant Secretary Peggy Roy, S (Lake Pontchartrain)Assistant Treasurer Charles Heintz, Jr., P (New Orleans)

Nominating Committee1 year … Dick Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton)1 year … Peggy Larkins, P (Singing River)2 year … Barry Pipes, AP (Baton Rouge)2 year … Pat Brewer, P (Perdido Bay)3 year … John Bell, AP (Lake Pontchartrain)3 year … Don Rowe, SN (Mobile)

Rules Committee1 year … Chuck Keck, AP (Lake Pontchartrain)2 year … Harry Hebb, SN (Pensacola)3 year … Doug Gardner (Lake Pontchartrain)

Auditing Committee1 year… Pat Brewer, P (Perdio Bay)2 year … Dan Ross, S (New Orleans) 3 year … John Gniady, P (Lake Pontchartrain)

Planning Committee1 year … Jeff Williams, JN (Lake Pontchartrain)1 year … Lynne Reynolds, AP (Ft. Walton)2 year … Donna Jessup, JN (Baton Rouge)2 year … Dean Hoffman, P (Pensacola)3 year … Jim Pech, AP (Perdido Bay)

Submitted by:P/C Nolan Harold Sr., SNP/R/C Richard Gercak, APP/C Peggy Larkins, PP/D/C Barry Pipes, JNP/C Pat Brewer, PP/D/C Glenn Roy, AP (Chairperson)

Note: All 3 year committee members are new; most 1 and 2 year members are continuing in their previously elected positions.

D/15 Award WinningNewsletters and Webs for 2013

NewslettersBaton Rouge - The WindscoopMobile - Four BlastsNew Orleans - Topside TalkPensacola - Lazy LogPerdido Bay - Lost Bay TreasuresDistrict 15 - CAN 15

Web PagesNew OrleansPerdido BayMobile District 15

Thanks to the editors and webmasters for advancing communications for their squadrons.

The newsletter advisor for District 15 is:P/C Pat Antoni, SN pantoni@aol.com

The web advisor for District 15 squadrons is:P/C Frank Kemp, JN fkemp@optonline.net

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District 15 Spring Conference AgendaSaturday 29 March 2014

Belle of Baton Rouge, 130 France St, Baton Rouge, LouisianaHosted by baton Rouge Sail and power Squadron

uniform G - black trousers and short sleeve shirt

0800 Commanders Breakout D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SN Education Breakout P/D/C Hal Brewer, AP

0900 Conference Called to Order D/C John Bell, APInvocation D/Lt Ann Gniady, PPledge of Allegiance D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SNUSPS Pledge D/Lt/C Bill Arcediano, SNRoll Call and Introductions P/D/C Robbie Jarrell, APNecrology Ann Gniady, PEstablishment of a Quorum D/Lt/C Debi Gould, SChange Order of Business D/C John Bell, AP Clarification of Voting Delegates P/D/C Robbie Jarrell, AP2013 Fall Conference Minutes Approval D/Lt/C Debi Gould, SHost Squadron’s Welcome Cdr Bill Arcediano, SNChief Commander’s Message C/C Robert Baldridge, SNTreasurer’s Report D/Lt/C Karen L Gercak, APSecretary’s Report D/Lt/C Debi Gould, SAdministrative Officer’s Report D/Lt/C Bill Arcediano, SNEducational Officer’s Report D/Lt/C Hal Brewer, APExecutive Officer’s Report D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SNCommander’s Report D/C John Bell, AP Presentation of Awards D/C John Bell, AP GENERAL COMMITTEES Nominating Committee Report P/D/C Glenn Roy, APRules Committee Stf/C Cheryl Jarrell , APAudit Report D/Lt Peggy Roy, SEducational Fund Report P/D/C Luther O’Brien, SNConference Planning Committee D/Lt Donna Jessup, JNElection of Officers D/C John Bell, APUnfinished Business D/C John Bell, APNew Business D/C John Bell, APBenediction D/Lt Ann Gniady, P

Conference Recessed until Change of Watch

1200 Lunch

1730 Incoming Commander Reception

1830 Reception before Dinner - Cash Bar

1900 Dinner and Change of Watch

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From the D/15 Educational OfficerWhen you receive your copy of

CAN 15, the USPS Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, FL will be over and The National 100 Year Celebration with its Parade of Lights and fireworks display will just be a happy memory for those who were able to attend the Annual Meeting.

Congratulations to V/C Robert Baldridge, SN, on being elected Chief Commander of USPS. C/C Baldridge, as you may know, is a member of D-15’s Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron.

Recognition and a thank you go to two of our D/15 USPS members who are completing tours as Committee Chairs in the National Educational Department. R/C Wil Hugli SN, Ft Walton Sail and Power Squadron, has chaired the Educational Outreach Committee, and R/C Richard Carson, JN, Perdido Bay Power Squadron, chaired the Basic Public Education Committee. They both have contributed a great deal of time and effort to improving the USPS Educational Program.

The Educational Meetings were very informative. Items of interest and discussion included the progress in updating and developing new courses and seminars, the progress in developing "On Line" courses and upgrades to the HQ800 reporting system. The Boating Simulator Project is well underway. A working version of the simulator was available for members to test drive. Responses were positive. No date for the completion of the project, number of units (expected to be 5) or distribution policy is available at this time. The project is financed by a Grant.

I would like to thank the Squadron Nominating Committee Chairs for their timely submission of ED-80 Forms requesting DEO approval of their SEO and ASEO nominations. I would like to remind the SEOs to update their Local Boards Committee Chairs by submitting an ED-1 Form to the DEO for approval. The Local Boards Committees assist the SEO in establishing educational objectives and setting schedules, fees and facility requirements.

Due to the efforts of the SEOs use of HQ800, to submit Boating Class Information on line, has become relatively routine with only an occasional hic-cup.

HQ800 is still a work in progress and efforts to make the program more user-friendly and to simplify “How to Instructions” are ongoing.

SEOs should confirm that their squadron OD-2 is up to date to assure that the appropriate people are in the communication loop.

One last item: It’s time for each squadron to start thinking about their nominee for “The Chapman Award“. Forms and in depth discussion on the nomination process can be found in the “USPS Web Site”. At this time the squadron nominations will have to be turned into the DEO around the middle of July. A firm deadline should be announced shortly. Each district must then choose and submit their finalist nomination to National by 01 September.

D/Lt/C Harold L Brewer, APD15 Education Officerhbrewer@gulftel.com

National Educational Officer, V/C Bob Brandenstein, SNusing the Boating Simulator

The Boating Safety Virtual Trainer (BSVT) prototype includes three 20-inch monitors, a single-engine boat throttle and a steering wheel. The BSVT operates on a virtual lake of 3 miles by 4 miles in length and features a marina dock, other sail and power boats for crossing and overtaking exercises, and a slalom course for testing maneuverability and control.

A total of five fully functioning units will be purchased. He noted that the fully functioning units will feature additional exercises and refined functions.

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From the D/15 Exec OfficerIt’s time to spend time boating

again. After a very cold winter, the weather is cooperating for good times ahead. Our squadrons have rendezvous planned, and we should participate to enjoy the good times.

Speaking of good times, you should plan to attend the Spring Conference in Baton Rouge. “Rollin on the River with Boudreaux & Bourgeois” promises to be a fun time. Be sure to register for the conference.

Having recently completed the Marine Electronics course, recent discussions about enhanced Loran (eLoran) piqued my interest. There are people interested in keeping some of the infrastructure from Loran-c to use for eLoran. This would be an independent positioning system to complement the GPS in the event of a disruption of service. Recent news articles indicate that action may start to take place soon.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our events this year.

D/15 Executive OfficerLenny Long, SN

From the D/15 SecretaryThis is a bit of an insight of the

District Secretary's Departments activities and committees. It really has to do with communication, and records. For all of this I am very proud to have wonderful department chairs and committees. Thank you all for your help for the past year, and special thanks to my Assistant Peggy Roy. I am sorry I have not made all the meetings, I have missed you. I hope to see you at the D/15 Council in Mobile on 8 March held in the Homeport. Peggy will attend the D/15 Conference in Baton Rouge 28-30 March for me.

From the Secretary’s Department, a few sites that provide information on individual committees:Flag & Etiquette www.usps.org/f_stuff/etiquett.htmlHistorian www.usps.org/national/historian/Information Technology www.usps.org/national/itcom/Operations Manual www.usps.org/national/om/Communications: Publications and Websiteswww.usps.org/national/commcom/index.htmlShip’s Store www.usps.org/national/shipstore/The Ensign www.usps.org/national/ensign/National USPS website www.usps.org

What this department tries to accomplishIt is important that accurate minutes of all meetings

are kept. Copies of the district bylaws, the USPS Operations Manual, a current membership roster and the minutes of previous meetings should be at hand. Always use full names of persons and committees in transcribing the minutes. Meetings should be recorded on tape for future reference if necessary. Whether adopted or rejected, every principal motion placed before the assembly should be entered in the minutes. So PLEASE when making a motion, say your full name and speak loudly and clearly.

The District Secretary is responsible for the following committees: Historian, Publications Committee, Newsletter editor, The Ensign correspondent, Computer Systems, Ship’s Store, and District Roster.

The secretary also issues the Call to Meeting, including the date, time, location, host squadron, uniform of the day or recommended dress, anticipated order of business and time sensitive reports, such as those from the Nominating or Finance Committee.

Thank you all again for being so supportive and helping me look so good this past year.

Always,Secretary Debi Gould, S

USPS 100th Anniversary and Centennial Cruise Photos

Photographs of the USPS 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Jacksonville FL and the Centennial Cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale have been uploaded to the USPS 100th Anniversary Photo web site:

http://usps.smugmug.com/Anniversary/100/In addition, Art Dodd, District 8 photographer from

Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron, has also provided links to his photos from the USPS 100th Meeting:

www.flickr.com/photos/artdodd52/sets/72157640774654665/And the Centennial Cruise:

www.flickr.com/photos/artdodd52/sets/72157641194634173/Any of these photos may be used, but please give

credit to the photographer.Steve D. Erickson, JNUSPS National Photographer

D/15's own -Robert Baldridge,SNwith Nancy and P/C/C Lance Jensen,SN - Are you ready for this?Photo from Steve Erickson

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Marketing USPSSeveral years ago, the Marketing and Public

Relations committees were combined as a cost savings and because it was believed that their missions were basically the same.

During the Annual Meeting, with the concurrence of the USPS Board of Directors, the National Executive Officer recommended that the Marketing and Public Relations Committee be dissolved. The Marketing Committee and the Public Relations Committee were re-established and both assigned to the Executive Department. The Marketing Committee will be working closely with Tammy Brown, HQ Marketing Director.

During the week, there were meetings, discussions, brainstorming sessions and more formal presentations emphasizing the need to market USPS and suggestions on how to do it.

From the open brainstorming session:Simplify - there are many different logos; many are

too detailed; does a ship's wheel suggest recreational boating to the public?

Consistency - don't change emphasis with each new set of bridge officers

Uniform branding - a standard national identity, eye-catching to prospective boaters and members

Promote all 3 sides of the triangle - besides formal education, making boating friends and community outreach are important

Get a new name - include Sail and PowerDevelop a strategic plan, include long range visions;

provide tools and guidance to each squadron, districtFrom the formal presentation:We confuse ourselves - we do not understand

marketing vs public relations; we create products and services without really understanding our customers; we have no strategic plan or associated marketing plan

We often send the wrong message - "Boating is fun, we'll show you how", are we saying boaters don't know how to have fun and they need USPS to show them? And how old do we need to be to even remember Popeye and Olive Oyl?

We need to kill our myths - our mission will make people want to join us, and they know how to find us; uniforms

are attractive to the public; pictures of our member demographic is a marketing tool - members might believe this, but are any of those things true?

Understand what customers want - because we think they need it doesn't mean they want our product.

How does this apply to USPS? - Define our target market, and offer products and services that fit their needs. Sell boating confidence, not just safety. Differentiate our products; promote USPS specifically - not just public service announcements, not generalized statements about safety, not just 'get educated' and never promote with materials from other organizations.

Marketing Goals - a coordinated national marketing plan by late spring; squadron and district plans; a national branding manual.

Branding - A new, single logo will probably require outside design and not likely be available before the end of the year. Uniform branding will take time to complete. Changes, such as, USPS first and foremost, with squadron name below would necessitate updates to squadron and district webpages and newsletter mastheads. Uniform branding should also be carried through to educational material, certificates, awards, flyers, ship's store items.

National Bridge Officers for 2014Chief Commanderc/c Robert a. baldridge, Sn (baton Rouge Sail/15)National Executive OfficerV/c louie Ojeda, Sn (ponce/33)National Educational OfficerV/c bob brandenstein, Sn (pittsburgh/7)National Administrative OfficerV/c Gary p. cheney, Sn (Erie/11)National SecretaryV/c peter W. Mitchelson, Sn (Sebastian Inlet Sail/8)National TreasurerV/c Robert c. Miller, Sn (poverty bay/16)

Who is this?!

C/C Baldridge installing new officers (BOD)P/C/C John Alter, SN, V/C Mitchelson,

V/C Brandenstein, V/C Cheney,V/C Ojeda, V/C Miller

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Odds and EndsNews From USPS The redesigned USPS website was supposed to

be released in time for the USPS 100th Anniversary in January 2014, but it has been delayed until current server issues are solved and adequate testing is performed. V/C Peter W. Mitchelson, SN (new National Secretary) reported that the IT Committee is working through issues that are due to upgraded software.

The Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes online seminar which was launched on 30 October 2013 along with Partner in Command are available for all boaters to take. If a non-member in your area takes one of these seminars, your squadron gets the student’s contact information, and you can invite him or her to participate in squadron activities and join your squadron. For more information on USPS online seminars, go to http://www.usps.org/edonline

Three new online seminars and one course are under development including VHF/DSC Marine Radio, Marine Radar, Basic Weather and Forecasting, and Cruising and Cruise Planning. Plans are to launch Hurricanes and Boats, Using GPS and Knots, Bends and Hitches seminars in second quarter 2014.

All requirements for taking a Boating course for membership in USPS have been removed from the bylaws. Individual squadrons may continue to require a course for admission, or not; however each squadron must still offer a USPS approved boating safety course at least once a year. The revised bylaw follows:

Section 17.1 Each squadron shall offer to the public at least once a year a USPS boating safety course. Squadrons may impose such restrictions upon class attendance as may from time to time seem reasonable to the squadron. No squadron shall sponsor any public boating safety course using material other than that approved by USPS.Upcoming National Meetings

The 2014 Governing Board Meeting will be held 7-14 September 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington VA, at a rate of $149 per night.

The 2015 Annual Meeting will be at the Jacksonville Riverfront Hyatt again at a rate of $139, 18-25 January.

The 2015 Governing Board Meeting will be held at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, CA, 30 August to 6 September 2015 at a room rate of $145 per night.

USPS will return to Orlando for the 2016 Annual Meeting, but complete details on hotel and rates are not yet available.

The 2014 vessel safety decals will be distributed to squadrons at 150 to 200 percent of the number of vessel safety checks reported in 2013.

As of February 2014, the CG/CGAux has mandated the 2014 VE Workshop for all VEs regardless of time in the program. There is a powerpoint presentation, which MUST be taught in a classroom setting. No individuals taking it at home and submitting completion paperwork. The presentation and instructions:

http://www.usps.org/national/vsc/2014%20recertification.htmlThe workshop for Aux/USPS must be completed

by 30 June 2014 or our VEs go into a REWK status - they can not conduct VSCs, until they complete the workshop, and are placed back in a current status.

If not recertified by 31 Dec 2014, then they will be placed in REYR status - unable to conduct VSCs in 2015, until the workshop and 2 supervised VSCs are completed.

NOTE: As we are under the CG/CG Aux in this program we are required to comply with this recertification program.

Squadrons can now find all their old history files online at the Heritage and Protocol website. Simply click on scanned files or other files to locate what you want. http://www.usps.org/php/hap

The USPS Committee on Rules has been made aware of a few bylaws that may be in a pending or lost in space mode. If district or squadron Rules Chairman are currently waiting for any kind of necessary response from the USPS Rules Committee, contact the bylaws approvers listed below:

District BylawsP/D/Lt/C Harold Howard, SN hhoward31@comcast.net Squadrons in Districts 15Stf/C Ralph Bernard, AP rb3513@comcasr.net

New Life Members from District 15:William W. Fearon, AP Ft Walton Sail & Power Cheryl Jarrell, AP New Orleans Power Squadron

Perdido Bay Power Squadron was on the Cooperative Charting Honor Roll for the 10th year. Individual D/15 members that were active in CoCh were Hal Brewer, Pat Brewer and Buck Hamilton from Perdido Bay; Charles Chapman from New Orleans Power Squadron. The current CoCh year ends on 31 March.

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District 15 Members in Jacksonville...

P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN working the Operations Manual table at EXPO with

R/C Tracy Simpson, AP

P/C/C John Alter, SNand Stf/C Cheryl Jarrell, AP

So I missed the new Life Member ceremony, but no problem, Robert arranged for John to present the certificate to me personally after

the Awards Dinner.

Looks like they've been shopping!DAO Bill, Debbie and P/C Eddie Brazeal,

Judy and Cdr Dan Ross

P/D/C Barry Pipes, P/C Carol and D/C John Bell, DAO Bill and Carol Arcediano, P/D/C Glenn and Peggy Roy,

P/C Don and Darlene Ellis (back);Stf/C Cheryl and P/D/C Robbie Jarrell (front)

Nancy Baldridge, sons Noah and Taylor, and their dates;

N/F/Lt Dick andP/D/C Karen Gercak

DExO Lenny and Melanie Long

P/R/C Dick Carson, JN working the EXPO, encouraging squadrons to

work with Brunswick dealers

P/R/C Wil Hugli, SNworking at the EXPO

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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK17 - 23 May 2014

http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/

Free materials are also available, but quantities are limited to ensure that an

equitable amount of these resources are being distributed to as many organizations

as possiblehttp://www.boatingorders.com/freeproducts.html

...and on the 100th Anniversary Cruise

Ooh-lah-lah, Barry!

Lots of Ladies and Gentlemen from D/15 enjoying the Saturday night "Mardi Gras" ball

P/D/C Barry and Brenda Pipes

Nancy Baldridge on the catwalk for the Ship's Store

Fashion Show

Barry, Nancy and Robert enjoying the sun on the Lido deck of the Nieuw Amsterdam

P/C Dean Hoffman (right) of Pensacola and her daughter

So everyone has a twin - who knew Robbie would find his on the USPS Cruise.Left, Steve Erickson, JN, National Photographer

Seattle S&PS; Right,P/D/C Robbie Jarrell,AP

of New Orleans

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