ON-LINE EDITION A UNIT VOLUME 60 NO. 5
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CONTENTS Navigate your way to Spring Conf. Commander’s Message D/5 makes it mark at National Mtg What to do in an Emergency 2010 Fall Education Conference Fall Conference Awards Summary New 50 Year Members Spring Conference Registration Hospitality Suite Registration SAO Leadership Development D/5 Law Committee D/5 4 year planning calendar 2011 USPS Annual Meeting Upcoming Anniversaries Delhigh Road Rally
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The year is almost over. The 2010 District meetings and activities are history, and if you were able to take part in at least some of them, you had fun a filled, informative and adventurous year. Thanks to all the Squadrons and members who helped to plan and run the 2010 events. As we all know…….they don’t happen by themselves. The USPS D/5 Officer Training and Spring Conference is the first District event each year, and the 2011 Conference will be held on the weekend of March 25 – 27 at the Princess Royale Hotel in Ocean City, MD. The information and reservation forms can be found in this issue of Mark 5, and on the D/5 Website, Spring Conference is a great way to kick off our year. It gives us a chance to get reacquainted with old friends, and share our winter adventures with each other. It’s an opportunity for new Squadron Officers to get indoctrinated in the responsibilities they have accepted by attending classes and seminars organized by our experienced members. It’s a setting that allows us to relax and have some fun by visiting the hospitality suites on Friday night, attending the Banquet and Change of Watch Saturday evening, and then meet the incoming Bridge at a reception on Sunday morning. But most important, it’s the one event where we can all show support for the new Bridge Officers as they take on the challenge of guiding the District in the coming year, and say “Thanks” to the outgoing Bridge for their dedication and hard work during the preceding year. Delhigh is proud to be the host Squadron for this event in 2011. We’ve had fun preparing for this, and look forward to meeting everyone and serving your needs during the weekend. We sincerely hope you’ll attend this event in Ocean City and begin another exciting year with District 5. Jim Ziegenfuss, JN Commander Delhigh
2010 - 2011 District 5
Commander’s Message
Commander D/C L. Chris Brown, JN 3151 Club Drive, Allentown, PA 18103 (Delhigh) (610) 433-3523 l.chris.brown@att.net
Executive Officer D/Lt/C Bernard S. Karpers, N 1209 Brookview Rd., Baltimore, MD 21286 (Dundalk) (410) 825-6829 bskseodps@aol.com
Educational Officer D/Lt/C Walter K. Neese, SN 1432 Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217 (Dundalk) (410) 728-7275 waltneese@verizon.net
Administrative Officer D/Lt/C Joseph J. McKinney, JN 2606 Mill Race Road, Frederick, MD 21701 (Rockville) (301) 668-9148 jmckinney10@verizon.net
Secretary D/Lt/C Guy B. Thompson, AP 14226 - 11 Jib St., Laurel, MD 20707 (Patapsco River) (301) 498-6653 gbthompson@verizon.net
Treasurer D/Lt/C Milton Cloud, AP 2206 Raymond Ave., Richmond, VA 23228 (Richmond) (804) 266-3252 mcloud@yahoo.com
Asst. Educational Officer D/1st/Lt William J. McManimen, N 1219 Lois Rd., Ambler, PA 19002 (Pennsway) (215) 542-9253 wmcmanimen@verizon.net
Asst. Administrative Officer D/1st/Lt Mel Shralow, AP 930 Montgomery Ave., Apt.101 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3037 (Delaware River) (610) 527-1006 melshralow@comcast.net
Asst. Secretary D/1st/Lt Maryellen Colston, AP 307 Piney Forest Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443 (Mid-Potomac) (804) 224-1069 jmcolston@va.metrocast.net
Asst. Treasurer D/1st/Lt Charles (Chip) F. Yost, AP 14001 Parkvale Rd., Rockville, MD 20853 (Rockville) (301) 460-2681 chasy@verizon.net
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D/C L. Chris Brown, JN Lots of Change is in the air…are you feeling it! Winter is cold, some do not like it. Change is new, some do not like it! The 2010 D/5 Fall Conference is past and there were many rewarding experiences that were shared, some were not as rewarding as others. But overall, it was a wonderful, delightful time together. Next year, mark your calendars for Fall Conference in Gettysburg, yes, in the countryside of Pennsylvania and the famous Civil War battlefields. Given some good weather, this may be quite an enjoyable weekend with the history of our country and the camaraderie of District 5 Power Squadron people. Fall Conference 2010 in Rockville marked the Council’s and Conference’s unanimous approval of a new D/5 mission statement, maybe long overdue in writing. I encourage you to visit the District website and read the statement carefully, as it opens new opportunities to work together to give squadrons what they really want. Please let the District Bridge or your Squadron Commander know your feelings as to better ways for all of us to achieve these objectives. Let me return to the subject of changes in USPS. It might be appropriate to list and review them as we know today, there are many; and the order of them is not prioritized below by any importance. The importance is ranked by their importance to you as a squadron member. So let’s begin……….. 1. There is a new cyber squadron drafting process for the public to join as members from the internet. So far in 2010, it is the fastest growing source of new members in USPS and their membership transfer is made available to Squadrons close to where they live. 2. A new start-up program similar to “power of one” will acknowledge members who bring new members into the squadron. Every member is on the membership team. 3. There are significant enhancements to the benefits package available to members. Discounted cruises, vacations, prescription medicines, health care, long term care and health screenings, wireless phones, Sears retail purchases, boat, auto and home insurance, identity theft, etc., all listed on the website: www.USPSbenefits.org.
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4. New series of Leadership Development Workshops to help members become leaders in their squadron and advance to leadership roles. To date 350 members have taken the first AO/DAO program, and the second program for XO/DXO will be rolled out in Orlando this winter. Look to District to continue these day long courses of leadership training as was presented at our last Fall Conference. 5. The growing BOC program offers “on the-water training” for boaters to learn and enhance skills. Additional insurance discounts will be offered to members completing the different skill levels. 6. A CPR/FIRST AID program has been initiated at the District level to both train at the District level and to help squadrons develop their own programs. Fall Conference had 25 students at the first District CPR/ FIRST AID day long program; all were pleased with the results and recommend continuation of the program. 7. A growing Squadron camaraderie by sharing events regionally among squadrons on land and water is evolving in the district. These collaborations, with focus to unifying all district squadrons through strong District 5 activities, is building friendships and hopefully retaining members to be part of a social keystone. 8. More membership recruiting incentives will push growth in squadrons. Beginning 1 Dec., National will offer free 6 months membership to students completing ABC3 classroom public boating courses. If squadrons follow with free membership, it helps get members in the door. The issue then becomes mentoring and retaining. 9. We have freedom to teach member courses to the public. This freedom enhances both the image of USPS educational programs and demonstrates more reason to become a USPS Squadron member. We need to move forward with this concept. 10. USPS is developing more partnerships with outside boating organizations, suppliers, and manufactures to storefront the USPS mission. An example is the Brunswick pilot program to educate in classrooms with USPS materials right in the dealer showroom. District 5 will participate in this program starting next year. I particularly like the partnership evolving with the USCGA to sponsor and help with on water training of boating skills. USCGA members may become Power Squadrons members. 11. District is attentive to and sharing the successes of Squadrons performing their various Civic Service activities through the new Community Outreach efforts. Squadrons contribute in many ways to the community and surrounding locales, it’s time to better recognize and publicize these efforts. 12. There is more squadron participation in Co-op charting activities. 50% more squadrons were on this year’s NOAA Honor Rolls, and there was a 33% increase in members participating. Learn more at the upcoming NOAA Workshop in Norfolk this spring. 13. Communications are a priority at District 5. Look to virtual meetings via the internet using programs like CITRIX “Go- to-Meeting.” Trial participation was extremely useful in the past year among our District Bridge members; watch this grow in 2011 to squadrons and their committees.
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14. Membership is slowly “Coming About.” We still have some troubled squadrons which will require some help. This will turn and diminish in the future. Strong recruiting and member retention are the keys to the future. The marriage of Education, Civic Service, and FUN will prevail. Start to prepare yourself for Spring Conference back at the Princess Royalle. Some things there will not change, but be prepared to try something new. Do something different. Come and experience our best gathering of the year, 24-27 March 2011, on the ocean in Maryland. If you would NOT like to be really cold, and I say that with reservation after last year, come to Disney Coronado in Florida for the National meeting. You will find many of D/5 friends down there trying to warm up! I hope that perhaps you are beginning to realize that this is a good time to be a member of USPS and your Squadron. For you as a boater, new or experienced, membership offers you just about everything. As we have said before, “Be Proud” of your organization, help it along anyway you can. Enjoy your Holidays with your family and close friends, and truly enjoy the times with your USPS neighbors in our vast District of Friends. And Happy New Year 2011!
District 5 Commander
D/5 makes its mark at National Meeting At the Governing Board meeting in Bellevue, WA, at the beginning of September, District 5 kept its usual reputation as we won the MIRA award again. This award, Membership Involvement Retention Award, is named for and in memory of P/C/C William D. Selden IV. We won the very first one and several since and it is ours again this year. In addition, the Carl C. Mahnken award for Powerpoint Presentation second and third places nationally went to Hampton Roads and Colonial respectively. Third place nationally for the Charles F. Chapman Hardcover Scrapbook was won by Kent Narrows and Colonial took first place nationally in the category of Radio Public Service Announcement. Look for D/5 to collect more trophies and plaques in Orlando at the Annual Meeting, 1—6 February!
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WHAT DO I DO IN AN EMERGENCY?? During the recent Fall Conference, you had the opportunity to take the American Heart Association’s Course in First Aide, CPR, and AED Operation. Included in this was a special section on medical concerns and emergencies for boaters. 25 District 5 members took advantage of this offering. There was a nominal fee for the course (How much is a life worth??). The course was taught over an 8 hour period (a working lunch). Both Lee and I have been certified in the past by the American Red Course. This course went into more detail especially covering the on the water emergencies, such as: CO Poisoning Seasickness
Drowning Fish Hook Injuries
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W e n o l on g er h av e a boat an d o nl y r ar el y go w i th f ri end s o n thei r b oat,
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can be used any day anywhere. Why Should I take this course?? 1. It gives you the knowledge to help someone in distress 2. If you are a boater and have an emergency on the water, this course can prove to be the difference between providing aide and just standing by helpless. 3. I hate to admit it but, we are all growing older and in an emergency, I would hope someone with this knowledge is close by. Do you know the response time for an on water emergency?? It can be from 60 to 200 minutes without outside help. This course gives you the basics to handle many on the water emergencies. The groups which present these courses are all USPS members, but teach the course under the American Heart Association Guidelines. On successful completion of the course, you will be certified for 2 years vs. 1 year for the American Red Cross. P/C Alan Karpas JN, has given an overview of the course to Deleware River Power Squadron recently he and the other instructors are willing to come to the squadron’s location and teach this needed course. It cannot be to individuals, but to a group of members or family who wish to take the course. There is a fee, which considering what you are gaining in knowledge is reasonable. P/C Richard H. G. Fuse AP
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2010 Fall Educational Conference On the weekend of 5-7 November, District 5 squadrons converged on the Rockville Hilton Hotel in Rockville, Maryland for Fall Conference. Your district educational team was the main event, and worked hard to present an interesting and fruitful program for all who attended. Friday afternoon sessions were an Instructor Recertification Seminar, Certifier Training for the new Boat Operator Certification program, and a review of system tools, including Boating Course Reporting and using Excel spreadsheets. We are committed to instructing and updating squadrons in the newest USPS educational programs and tools at district events. Saturday’s full schedule included an all-hands meeting at which guest speaker John Page Williams of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation brought interesting perspective to area history and culture. A general Educational Department briefing for SEOs and others interested was given, featuring news from the national organization: highlights included new provisions for offering our advanced courses to non-members, and the new partnership with Brunswick boating group and its dealer network. Stay tuned for developments as the Brunswick pilot program proceeds.
Also part of Saturday’s educational program was a USPS University Seminar entitled Using Radar, delivered by P/D/Lt/C James Heckman, SN. A second Instructor Recertification seminar was given, so that nobody would miss the chance, and at an SEO and ASEO Roundtable, your squadron educational teams weighed in on district team structure, meetings and communications. Thanks to everybody for their work in these areas. The Banquet on Saturday evening was held in the 10-story atrium of the hotel: unusual for it to have been in full view of the public, but the event was made the grander for it. Our guest from the Portuguese Embassy, Colonel Temporeo, presented our top educational awards for the 20092010 Educational Year. The beautiful and prestigious statue of Prince Henry the Navigator and presentation book of ancient charts was awarded to Main Line Sail and Power Squadron for improvement in Offshore Navigation completions, and the model Caravelle ship award went to Cambridge Sail and Power Squadron for improvement in Seamanship, Piloting and Advanced Piloting completions.
Breakout sessions addressing the different subject areas The many other recognitions for the 2009-2010 of USPS Education were held, several of which featured Educational Year were awarded at the Sunday guest speakers. Ann Rogers, of Maryland DNR morning conference meeting. Most notably, the Education, held court at the Basic Boating session; District 5 Chapman Award for Excellence in Ronnie Babbin, of OceanGrafix presented to the Inland Teaching for 2010 was awarded to M. Kiplinger and Coastal Navigation session, followed by Robin “Kip” Hine, AP, of Patuxent River Sail and Power Anderson of Williams and Heintz, who produce Squadron. He deserves our hearty congratulations Maryland and Virginia Cuising Guides; Dave Luce, of for his efforts at what makes USPS great! And Martek Kent Island spoke to the Electro-mechanical while the awards are too many to list here, we Systems session; and CDR Brian Peter, USCG, also a extend congratulations to everyone who was recent member of Rockville squadron, addressed the Boat recognized this year at the conference. Handling session, followed by R/C Bob Palmer, SN, who heads up the national Boat Handling Committee. Respectfully Submitted, Further sessions for Marine Environment, Offshore Navigation, Instructor Development and Boat Operator Walter Neese, DEO D5 Certification were held. Our vote of thanks is due the participating D/5 course chairs and others for great presentations. 6 DISTRICT 5 - UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS ® - WWW.USPSD5.ORG
Awards Summary from D/5 Fall Conference 2010 Awards Received at National and Acknowledged at Fall Conference Banquet William D. Selden IV MIRA 1st Place Nationally – District 5 Carl C Mahnken Commander’s Cup for PowerPoint Presentation 2nd Place Nationally – Hampton Roads 3rd Place Nationally – Colonial Sail & Power Charles F. Chapman Hardcopy Scrapbook 3rd Place Nationally – Kent Narrows Sail & Power Radio Public Service Announcement 1st Place Nationally - Colonial Sail & Power
Major Awards Given at Fall Conference Community Outreach 1ST Place - Colonial Sail & Power 2nd Place - Hampton Roads 3rd Place - Trenton Falls Honorable Mention – Miles River Sail & Power Co-Operative Charting Honor Roll Richmond -12th Nationally Patuxent – 28th Nationally Kent Narrows – 47th Nationally Cambridge – 50th Nationally Colonial – 53rd Nationally Individual – Top 25 Elvin Cordle – 18th Nationally & 15 Years on Honor Roll Gail O’Donnell – 27th Nationally & 6 Years Tom O’Donnell – 28th Nationally & 5 Years Julien Roden, Jr – 42nd Nationally & 28 Years John Bain – 59th Nationally & 11 Years Commander’s Boating Activities 1st Place – Dundalk Sail & Power 2nd Place – Delhigh 3rd Place – Colonial Sail & Power Membership Awards Recruiting New Members 1st Place – Annapolis Sail & Power 2nd Place – Kent Narrows 3rd Place – Rockville, Main Line, & Smith Mountain Lake Total Membership Growth 1st Place - Kent Narrows & Smith Mountain Lake 2nd Place – Nasemond River 3rd Place – Annapolis Education Awards National Boating Federation 1st Place – Delsea 2nd Place – Main Line Sail & Power Prince Henry Trophy 1st Place – Main Line Sail & Power 2nd Place – Annapolis 3rd Place – Susquehannock Caravelle Trophy 1st Place – Cambridge
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2nd Place – Blue Hen 3rd Place – Rockville Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching M. Kiplinger Hine, AP – Patuxent River Henry E. Sweet Excellence in Education Trophy 1st Place – Patuxent River Sail & Power 2nd Place – Mid Potomac 3rd Place – Main Line Sail & Power Commander’s Trophy for Advanced Grades 1sr Place – Northern Virginia Sail & Power 2nd Place – Cambridge Sail & Power 3rd Place – Patuxent River Sail & Power Commander’s Trophy for Elective Courses 1st Place – Kingsway 2nd Place – Patuxent River Sail & Power 3rd Place – Mid Potomac D5 Seamanship Award in Memory of Kenneth G. Smith Cambridge – George L. Seifert, Jr, SN
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50 YEAR MEMBERS IN USPS Twelve District 5 Members were acknowledged at Fall Conference for their 50 Year Membership. The names, squadrons and merit marks are listed below: Donald K. Carl, AP
Rockville
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Edward (Ned) C. Herman, SN
Northeast River
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Harvey J. Klamt, SN
Susquehannock
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Laurin A. Knutson, AP
Potomac River
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William B. Magrath, SN
Miles River
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Milo G. Miller, AP
Absecon Island
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Fred D. Rockhill, JR, P
Trenton Fall
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William Russ Slye, JR, SN
Annapolis
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C. Harwin Smith, SN
Wilmington
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Rolf Stuenes, JN
Dundalk
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John L. Tighe, JR, AP
Richmond
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Rudolph C. Zinn, SN
Patapsco
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Many of these honored people came to conference to receive their plaques from V/C David L. Hinders, SN. The others will be awarded at their upcoming Holiday and Change of Watch Ceremonies. Their years in USPS represent 600 years of service to USPS and D/5. We all are proud of all their accomplishments and dedication to our organization.
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RESERVATION FORM USPS D/5 OFFICER TRAINING & SPRING CONFERENCE 25 MARCH – 27 MARCH 2011 – Ocean City, Maryland
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE
MEMBER: Rank __________
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ADDRESS: __________________________________ CITY: ___________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: ___________ SQUADRON: ________________________________ POSITION: _____________________
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E-MAIL: ______________________________ PHONE: _____________________________ SPOUSE/OTHER ATTENDEES: Rank: __________ Name: ___________________________________ Grade: _________
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Name: ___________________________________ Grade: _________ MEALS SELECTION
Saturday Membership Luncheon Choice of:
Chef’s Featured Soup of Day Chicken Salad Supreme on a Bed of Mixed Greens and Egg Wedges, Tomatoes And Choice of Dressing Assorted Rolls and Butter Raspberry sherbet with Wafer Cookie Or Chef’s Featured Soup of Day Overstuffed Turkey & Swiss Cheese Sandwich Served with Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle Spear Homemade chips Princess Cole Slaw Raspberry sherbet with Wafer Cookie
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Saturday Banquet Choice of:
Tossed Garden Greens with Fresh Vegetables Roast Prime Rib of Beef 10 oz. with Horseradish Sauce Assorted Rolls with Butter Cherry Cheesecake # ________ Or Tossed Garden Greens with Fresh Vegetables Boneless Breast of Chicken Cordon Bleu Assorted Rolls with Butter Cherry Cheesecake # ________
TOTAL ENCLOSED $ __________ Make Checks payable to: 2011 D/5 Spring Conference Mail to: Cdr James Ziegenfuss, JN Meal Reservations must be received by 12 March 2011 5175 Depues Rd. Bangor, PA 1 610-498-3742 E-Mail: Commander@Delhigh.org Uniform – Thursday/Friday – USPS/Squadron shirts. Saturday – USPS Blazer w/gray slacks. Banquet – Uniform A with bowtie DON’T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD YOUR HOSPITALITY SUITE RESERVATION FORM!
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PRINCESS ROYALE HOTEL 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 25 March – 27 March, 2011 ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 8 MARCH 2011 TO ENSURE USPS RATES This is a 100% Non-smoking Facility Handicapped Rooms are available on a request basis RATES: Ocean view/pool view Suite - $99.00 per night Friday/Saturday Oceanfront suite - $129 per night 2 BR/2 BA Oceanfront Condo - $219 per night 3 BR/3 BA - $239 per night (Rates are subject to tax) RESERVATION # 1-800-476-9253 Reservation ID Code: US Power Squadron, District 5
Directions: From RT 90, turn left onto Coastal Hwy. Hotel will be on the right
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HOSPITALITY SUITE RESERVATION FORM USPS£ D/5 OFFICER TRAINING & SPRING CONFERENCE 25 - 27 March 2011 Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel & Conference Center 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842-2745
HOSPITALITY SUITES Friday 25 March 2011 RESERVATION DEADLINE: 25 FEBRUARY 2011 Rooms Assigned On A First Come First Served Basis Normal Check-in Time - 1600 (Early check-in dependent upon availability) Check-out Time – 1100
COST Cost for Suite - $99.00 (Plus Tax $11.45) $110.45/ per day Add $30.00 per Suite for Bed Removal (Includes 2 6’ Tables) $13.00/day/per tub – Ice (2 20 lb bags) $15.00 - each additional table $2.00 - each chair
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HOSPITALITY SUITE PREFERENCE Please do not contact the hotel directly regarding the Hospitality Suites. Suite locations are on the reverse side of this form. If there is a preference, please request first and second choice room number below, otherwise a suite will be assigned. First Choice ______________Second Choice _____________No Preference __________ Squadron _________________________________________________________________ Name of Responsible Party __________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ________Zip_______ Phone __________________________E-Mail_____________________________ You may Call me with Credit Card Information if you are uncomfortable mailing it! Credit Card Number ____________________________________Exp Date ___________ Type of Card: MC VISA DISCOVER AMEX DINNERS Mail Form To: Lt/C Robert Rendish, P 527 Elm Street Emmaus, PA 18049
Phone: 610-973-4660 Email: rrendish@cartridgeonwheels.com
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SAO Leadership Development Class: Warriors to Chieftains On 5 November, DAO Jeff McKinney, JN, presented the new USPS SAO Leadership Development course. This was an all-day event, and the first time the course had ever been presented in D/5. Nine highly motivated and enthusiastic students from all over the district participated. The course is primarily intended for Administrative Officers, their assistants, and nominees to those positions. During the course the students participated in discussions, exchanged ideas and experiences and role-playing. Topics such as Leadership vs. Management, Team Building, Problem Solving, and Planning & Executing Effective Bridge Meetings were presented. We had a brief visit from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs during the role-playing portion, and everyone really got into the act with a lot of energy and smiles. Coinstructors DXO Bernie Karpers, N, and DAAO Mel Shralow, AP, assisted at various points through the day.
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Notes and News from the D/5 LAW COMMITTEE What is a “trust” and how do you know if you want or need one? First rule: a trust is a legal entity and should be created and administered only with the services of a professional who is competent to do so. Creation and administration of trusts is not for amateurs. Second: there are many types of trusts, created to deal with many different situations and desires of the creator of the trust. For example, trusts may be created by someone’s will, to come into existence upon the death of the creator of the trust. This is known as a testamentary trust, and should be done with the guidance of an estate planning specialist. Other trusts may be created to come into existence during the lifetime of the creator. These are known as inter vivos trusts, using the latin for “among the living.” Third: trusts are formal relationships that must be distinguished from informal arrangements that merely express the desires of the person creating the relationship, but without the legal formalities needed to create a legally recognizable trust. Generally, a trust is established by the transfer or conveyance of property from the owner, or settlor, to someone or some entity, such as a bank or trust company (the trustee or trustees), usually by a written document ( a “deed of trust” or a “declaration of trust” or a “trust indenture”) that states the purposes for which the trust has been created, the powers of the trustee to deal with trust property, distributions to those for whose benefit the trust has been created (the “beneficiary or beneficiaries”), whether the trustee is to be compensated and how, how new trustees are to be appointed when necessary, and many other details needed to state the intentions of the settlor or to meet legal and tax requirements. Along with the complications of establishing a trust come those related to administering the trust. As a legally recognized entity, it will need a tax identification number and will have to file reports with state and federal taxing authorities. In addition, the law generally among all states is that beneficiaries have the right to request accountings by the trustees, to see the pertinent records of the trust, and even to request an audit of the trust property, income, expenses and distributions. A far less formal process can involve an outright gift, with an expression of a preference or desire as to how the gift is to be utilized. So, for example, someone who wants to make a gift to a squadron to support the educational activities of the squadron, can do so by establishing a formal trust for that purpose, naming trustees and providing all the complexities of a trust, or that person can make a gift to the squadron with an expression of his or her preference as to how the gift and its income should be utilized. The squadron can establish a “fund” named for the donor and keep a separate accounting of the gift and its proceeds, but the fund actually becomes property of the squadron and is accounted for with the other financial transactions of the squadron. No separate tax ID is needed and no separate reports are filed with regard to the fund. There may be other ways to effectuate the desires of someone who wants to benefit a squadron, a district, or the national USPS organization, and a qualified practitioner should be consulted in each case. But the general rule of any transaction applies here as well, namely the simpler the better. So if setting up a “fund” will work as well as creating a “trust,” try to use the least complicated format that will accomplish the desired results. D/1st/Lt M. Melvin (“Mel”) Shralow, AP Chair, D5 Law Committee 15 melshralow@comcast.net BOATING
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2010 District 5 and National Events
2011 District 5 and National Events
USPS Annual Meeting 1 - 6 February 2010 Disney's Coronado Spring Resort Disney World, Orlando, FL
USPS Annual Meeting 31 January - 5 February 2011 Disney's Coronado Spring Resort Disney World, Orlando, FL
2010 District 5 Spring Conference Officer Training/ Spring Conference 26-28 March 2010 (Host-Absecon) Clarion Hotel, Ocean City, MD
2011 District 5 Spring Conference Officer Training/ Spring Conference 25- 27 Mar 2011 (Host-Delhigh) Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD
NOAA CoOp Charting Workshop 30 Apr-2 May 2010 Norfolk, VA (Dinwiddie,Portsmouth)
NOAA CoOp Charting Workshop 29 Apr-1 May 2011 Norfolk, VA
2010 District 5 Cruise
Holiday Inn, Solomon's Island, MD
2011 District 5 Cruise 22 July to 28 July 2011 Pleasure Cove to Tides Host Absecon Island 2011 District 5 Summer Summer Council and Rendezvous 29-31 July 2011 Crisfield, MD (Host Richmond S & P S)
USPS Governing Board 30 August - 4 September 2010 Hyatt Bellevue Bellevue (Seattle), WA
USPS Governing Board 12 - 17 September 2011 Sheraton Four Seasons Greensboro, NC
District 5 Sail Regatta and Fall Festival 1-3 October 2010 (Sail Host-Rockville) Location:MearsMarina, Kent Narrows,MD Event Host-KentNarrows
District 5 Sail Regatta and Fall Festival 30 September to 2 October 2011 Herrington Harbor South Host Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron
2010 District 5 Fall Conference 5-7 Nov 2010 (Host-D/5 M&R) Rockville, MD
2011 District 5 Fall Conference 4 to 6 November 2011 Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburrg, PA (Host M & R Committee) Other Support Events: Harrisburg Outdoor Show Participation Cancelled 2011
6 - 12 August 2010
Solomon's Island, MD 2010 District 5 Summer Summer Council and Rendezvous 13 -15 August 2010 (Host-Patuxent)
Other Support Events: Harrisburg Outdoor Show Participation Cancelled 2010 100th Anniversary Boy Scout Jamboree 26 July - 4 August 2010 Ft AP Hill VA Baltimore Trawlerfest 24-26 Sept-Baltimore
Trawlerfest Dates TBA
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2012 District 5 and National Events
2013 District 5 and National Events
USPS Annual Meeting 25 - 29 January 2012 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, FL
USPS Annual Meeting 16 - 20 January 2013 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, FL
2012 District 5 Spring Conference Officer Training/ Spring Conference 30-Mar 1-Apr 2012 (Host-Dundalk) Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD
2013 District 5 Officer Training/ Spring Conference xx - xx March 2013 (Host-Rockville) TBA
NOAA CoOp Charting Workshop 4-6 May 2012 Norfolk, VA
NOAA CoOp Charting Workshop xx-xx May 2013 Norfolk, VA
2012 District 5 Cruise xx-xx 2012 TBA
2013 District 5 Cruise xx-xx 2013 TBA
2012 District 5 Summer Summer Council and Rendezvous xx-xx 2012 TBA
2013 District 5 Summer Council and Rendezvous xx-xx 2013 TBA
USPS Governing Board 4-7 September 2012 Marriott Renaissance Center Detroit, MI
USPS Governing Board xx-xx 2013 TBA
District 5 Sail Regatta and Fall Festival 5-7 October 2012 Kent Narrows (Mears Marina?) Event Host: Kent Narrows
District 5 Sail Regatta and Fall Festival xx-xx October 2013 TBA
2012 District 5 Fall Conference 2-4 November 2012 Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburrg, PA (Host M & R Committee) Other Support Events: Harrisburg Outdoor Show TBA Participation
2013 District 5 Fall Conference xx- xx November 2013 TBA
Trawlerfest Dates TBA
Trawlerfest Dates TBA
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All information for the Annual Meeting in Florida can be found online at the USPS website http://www.usps.org/national/natmeetings/Disney%20Coronado%20Springs/ disney%20coronado%20springs.htm
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Everyone is aware of their own squadron’s history and their individual upcoming anniversary in 2011. Did you realize that in 2011, 54% of District 5 will celebrate anniversaries of 50 years of greater, with 2 Squadrons (Delhigh and Dundalk) joining this exclusive group this coming year. In the next 5 years that number will grow to 65%. Not to mention that in 2015 we will have our FIRST Squadron celebrate their 100th Anniversary when Potomac River reaches this grand milestone.
As Squadrons make preparations for their anniversary celebrations, they are encouraged to submit articles to the Mark 5 for publication to keep the District membership informed of upcoming celebrations. 19
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Squadron Snippettes (Happenings from around the District)
“Delhigh’s 15th Annual Land Navigation Contest “ Today starts out a little different than other Saturdays. It is finally here, the “15th Annual Land Navigation Contest’ hosted by Delhigh Power Squadron Squadron. Individuals have traveled from far off places (like Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey, etc.) to enter “The Road Rally”, to test their skills following directions and navigating the roads of a predetermined land course. This year Delaware River, Kingsway and Delhigh Power Squadrons of District 5 were represented along with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors from the area. Of the 54 individuals that attended, 20 were Power Squadron members. This years Road Rally started with breakfast at the world famous Coopersburg Diner in, you guessed it, Coopersburg, PA. The Rally Master (we’ll call him RM from now on) arrived at the diner at 8:45am, Richard Fuse and Joe Siddon and their crews were already there having breakfast. By 9:05am the RM was really nervous, the reserved seats were empty, he mentioned to one crew, he hoped he gave everyone the right diner address. Finally rally crews stated coming in for breakfast, you could see the relief on RM’s face. Breakfast was served and the instructions were gone over, such as – BR means bear right, SS = stop sign, obey the laws, remember this is not a race and so on. Now 10:15am, the time of departure had arrived to put your skills to use. A crew is the Driver, a Navigator, and the observers looking for clues to answer questions and to find pictures. Nikki, gave out the packets, and directed traffic out of the main parking lot. Now there is a little hold up, Cindy’s car will not start. Kevin Minnich, got his truck and cables, a truly good deed —— blocking the exit of the parking lot. Regular patrons and Rally Crews were on a holding pattern to leave the lot, almost looked like congested Rt. 22 at rush hour. Now all vehicles are running —— Let’s start the Rally. The cars left with time spacing between them. Good luck you are on your own!! The RM and Nikki, left for the half way point to greet the cars as they came in so they could pick up their second half packets. Once again, no phone calls, no one entering the half way parking lot
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— either they are all lost and there is no cell coverage here or this is going to be a really good close rally. Finally the first car came in about 12:05pm. Once again relief on the RM’s face, they made it. The crews did a short stop and off again to the final destination. Second half packets were given out and off you go. One little problem, Cindy knew where she was but her car was having trouble finding the half way point. Finally she pulled into the parking lot to get her packet. The RM and Nikki, left for the final destination. When they arrived, a few of the crews completed the course and were waiting to turn in all their paperwork to get graded. They all went inside the restrurant, once inside a few crew members choose to have an adult beverage and discuss the day events, a fun ending comparing notes. Finally everyone completed the course and made it to the ‘Terrace Restaurant’ in Walnut port, PA, for a sit down dinner with all the trimmings. Dinner was excellent and the staff deserve a job well done. The papers were graded, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place prizes were awarded, a raffle was held and approximately 10 items were given away. The RM thanked everyone for making this another successful event and hopes that we see everyone again next year and tell your friends. The fellowship and laughter among seasoned and first timers is what this event is all about. Bringing individuals from different areas and backgrounds with a common interest of sportsmanship and adventure together to enjoy the day driving along back roads, following directions, answering questions, and looking for a few pictures and seeing some of the country side in our own backyard which we take for granted every day, but never take the time to explore and enjoy. Relax, take a little time to explore your area, you never know what you may learn. Keep watch in a future issue of the Mark V to find out the date of the 16 th Annual Land Navigation Contest, mark your calendar and plan to attend. Once again thank you for making this another successful Delhigh event.
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MARK 5 Official Publication of District 5 United States Power Squadrons®
Moving? Changes in Information?? Please remember to let us know if you go away for the winter, move to another address, or if you change your phone, cell phone number(s) or e-mail addresses so we can make sure you are kept informed of upcoming events. Please give all changes to our Secretary who will in turn notify National and everyone else who needs to have the information. THANK YOU!!!
5 Published Six Times Annually (three printed - three online) Deadline for: Spring (Print) 2011 is December 29, 2010 Spring (Online) 2011 is March 29, 2011 Articles, opinions and advertisements do not necessarily reflect USPS policy or endorsement unless so designated. Mark 5 Staff Editor D/Lt Thomas Reichard, AP 1205 Elverton Ct. Chesapeake, VA 23321 (Hampton Roads) (757) 465-1531 Mark.5@cox.net Staff D/Lt Gail W. Becker, S (Patapsco) D/Lt Walter D. Lazear, AP (Northern VA) D/Lt Micky McNelis (Dundalk) Photographers P/D/C Arlene Anderson, AP (Hampton Roads) D/Lt Michael Lebeduik, III, P (Delhigh) D/Lt Sharen Reichard, P (Hampton Roads) Advertising D/Lt Jack Yeigh, AP– Chairman 317 Columbia Lane Stevensville, MD 21666 (Kent Narrows) (410) 643-2106 jyeigh@verizon.net P/D/C William Selden, V, AP (Richmond)
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