November The Helm Station. A unit of the United States Power Squadrons.

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1 November 2014 The Helm Station A unit of the United States Power Squadrons Pink Sunset at Pink Shell Resort NEW MEMBER Bob Provincher on his 58' Hatteras named "ClasSica".. Pic by Lt/C Tom Brown In this Edition: Messages from our Commander and Bridge Officers The Week-Away Recap Recent Boat Christenings * Taste of Manatee Information * D-22 C & R Schedule * XMAS tree sale for the Boys & Girls Club Holiday/Christmas Celebration Details Schedule of upcoming Boating Activities Calendar, Sunshine news, Snacks, Trivia Member news, Helmsman page & advertisements And much more... Page 1

2 Commander s Message Cdr Carl Nyman JN cdr@manatee-squadron.org "Boating is fun.. We'll show you how". Wow! Another great fun boating adventure is now another stellar part of our history. The Week-Away cruise southward this year, ending up at Fisherman s Village was great fun for all. We went as far south as Pink Shell Marina on the northern tip of Estero Island. A boatload of thanks goes out to the G-8, from all of us who enjoyed the cruise. The G-8 cruise planners and leaders provided Port Captains for logistics, themes for fun events and cruise coordination to keep all of us in order (?). Thank you all: D/C Myles Gee SN, Lt Kathy Gee S, P/C Larry Beverage AP, Lt Yvonne Beverage P, Lt Chuck Whelan AP, Lt Juliette Whelan S, P/Lt/C Judy Martorana P and of course, recent P/C Gary Mink P. More details and pictures of the fun can be found in this issue. The big events just keep coming. We have a festival to participate in this first weekend of November. We are ready for this but can always use more representation. The Taste of Manatee will be in Palmetto November 1 and 2 stop by or help out. Soon after this on Nov 14, we host the D-22 C & R at Little Harbor. The activity agenda is set for a smooth, fun event. Menus and venues are planned and hopefully all will be in order to the approval of our own District Commander. Many reservations are already coming in and we anticipate a fun event with great turnout. Please contact a Bridge member or P/C Charlie Brunner SN if you have questions or wish to volunteer your assistance. If there are any last minute donated items for gift baskets to be raffled at the C & R, please contact P/C Nadine Cornell S or a Bridge member. The Helm Station A publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons. We are located in Manatee County, Florida. Editor: Lt Lynne Gieges, S hs@manatee-squadron.org Asst. Editor: Lt Suzanne Card S Advertising: open Distribution Lt Jay Sands, P Photos: as noted The Helm Station is the official publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron with twelve issues yearly. Opinions expressed in The Helm Station are those of the author of the article and do not necessarily represent the position of The Helm Station, Page 2

3 Executive Department Lt/C Tom Brown P xo@manatee-squadron.org At THANKSGIVING we are especially grateful for all the volunteers who help make this squadron the success it is. Our hat is off in honor of each of YOU! We thank you! I am sure that those of you who participated in the annual long (12 day) cruise known as the A- Week-Away discovered that some of us believe one day on the water is worth at least three days on the land. I also hope you followed Facebook postings that were put up along the journey so that if you did not make the trip, you could see and feel how much fun MSPS has. Fun is infectious and makes life more enjoyable for all. Please check out the photos in this newsletter. What s next? We need your help to keep the fun alive. Please sign up to help. Taste of Manatee A premier food festival with music, games, and arts & crafts. It all starts Saturday 01 Nov 14 at 1100 thru 2200 and resumes again the next day Sunday 02 Nov thru MSPS has been a part of this fun for years. Our booth is staffed with members who share what we do with the public, especially the education opportunities. This is where many of our ABC class students are recruited. Our ABC sign-up sheet for the public to enroll is always full of names at the end of the day. COMICON is coming! Nov 14 Ruskin, FL. See Flyer inside newsletter. Christmas activities begin soon--- Christmas Tree Sales, Parties, Boat Decorating and Boat Parades. The Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County has agreed to let our squadron help their tree sales operation on Thursday 04 Dec 14. This community service work is for a great cause and we all have fun getting customers into the lot, selecting trees, and loading the trees in or on their vehicles. As of now, I have not yet seen a customer pick up a tree on their motorcycle, but anything is possible. MSPS volunteers sometimes wear Santa hats or Elf attire in an effort to attract the public into the tree farm. It s all good clean fun! Hey! Did you know that P/C Ed Cornell P and his team completed over 100 vessel safety inspections this year? Thank you Ed! Great job! And what about all those boat launch ramp efforts P/C Nadene Cornell S also completed! It may be time to consider a contest to see if the Northern ramps or Southern ramps can produce more ABC students. Just watch a boat launch ramp early in the season and you will know what I mean. There are ABC candidates just waiting to be trained. Yes! Remember that we have a buddy system for a reason it could also save your life. Life Jackets Save Lives I am wearing MINE. Where is YOURS? Page 3

4 Administrative Department Lt/C Cliff Schmidt AP Fall has arrived with cooler temperatures and lower fuel prices, which should allow for more boating. The week-a-way was the big event this month included 2 christenings see article provided by P/C Larry Beverage P. Cruise and Rendezvous coming up include: 25 Oct 14 ~~ C & R Lunch at Ocean Star Sushi and Japanese Cuisine on Anna Maria Island Nov 14 ~~ Taste of Manatee Nov 14 ~~ the District 22 Cruise and Rendezvous at Little Harbor Marina Apollo Beach. 07 Dec 14 ~~ MSPS Christmas/Holiday party at the Bradenton Yacht Club. More information in the Helm Station and sign-up at the general meeting Dec 14 ~~ Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and C & R at Twin Dolphin Marina. I look forward to seeing everyone at the 04 Nov 14 membership meeting at the Elks Club in Palmetto. Help needed, we have the following positions open: Membership Involvement Helm Station Advertising Manager Boat Show Chair If interested in one of the positions please contact a member of the Bridge for any information. See you on the water; keep an eye on the weather and wear your PFD. SAFE BOATING Page 4

5 Education Department 1/Lt Bill Spencer SN Classes Starting AP Advanced Piloting ~~ Early November (call P/C Don Cook SN, 941/ ) You can still sign up for this class. JN Junior Navigation ~~ Early January (call P/Lt/C Mike Stewart SN, 941/ You can still sign up for this class. Class Sign-ups ~~ these classes will begin in January or February. Sign-up sheets will be available at the meetings or call me (Bill Spencer 941/ ) Congratulations Weather Sail Engine Maintenance Marine Communications Cruise Planning The following people have successfully completed the Sail Elective Class Tom Briggle Linda Briggle Lt Charles Whelan P Kent Shinners Bobbie Goss FYI Did you know, if you are standing on the Equator you are traveling about 1050 miles per hour! (Due to the Earth s rotation) Here in Bradenton we are cooking along at 930 MPH As you go north, the speed slows down! So what about at the North Pole? There you are going 0 MPH. But! You rotate 360 in 24 hours! I would rather be at the Equator blasting along at over a 1000 MPH, not to mention it s a lot warmer! Page 5

6 BOATING ACTIVITES 2014 Hello fellow MSPS members! The following events are for all members by land or sea, boat or boat less. There are only two boating activities scheduled for the remainder of 2014 as listed below. Can you believe we re talking about the end of the year all ready? District C & R at Little Harbor Nov 14 at Little Harbor Marina Apollo Beach Contact Charlie Brunner for a slip: Charlie@cbrew.us, Phone ( ) Do not call the Marina yourself. Details included in the Helm. Dinner reservations deadline 25 Oct 14. Holiday Cruise and Xmas Boat Parade to Twin Dolphin Marina, Bradenton Twin Dolphin Marina 12 Dec 14 Contacts: Larry Beverage/Myles Gee Sign-up sheet at November meeting Appetizers on the dock before the parade followed by Holiday Sweets after the parade. Come by boat, car, bike, walk whatever your choice. The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sail. John Maxwell Page 6

7 Boat Christenings Cdr Carl Nyman JN christened Bucket List (Debra & Ron Hartwell) and ClasSica (Kim & Bob Provencher) at Pink Shell Marina during the October 2014 A-Week-Way Boating Activity. As you may notice in the pictures, the wooden paddles we usually use were not to be found anywhere. Our creative leaders improvised with smaller paddles for the occasion. Bucket List ClasSica Happy Anniversary 50 Years Diana & Carl Nyman While the Champaign flowed, D/C Gee SN toasted Carl and Diana on their 50-year wedding anniversary. Photos provided by P/C Larry Beverage P Page 7

8 Here are some Birthday party pictures at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda Page 8

9 Photos from The- Week- Away Toga Party Photos provided by Lt/C Tom Brown P Page 9

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17 MSPS HOLIDAY PARTY SUNDAY, 07 Dec 14 BRADENTON YACHT CLUB Cash Bar: 1130 Dinner: 1215 MENU Roast Turkey Whipped Potatoes Herbed Bread Stuffing Candied Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Orange Cranberry Relish Warm Apple Crisp $24.00 pp Reservations: Sandy Druist Deadline: 02 Dec Please indicate special request for gluten free, or vegan dinners. Page 17

18 25 Oct C & R at Island Ocean Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Chairperson, Lt Monique Gutierrez S, reports that this C & R at Ocean Star Sushi & Japanese Cuisine on Anna Maria was the longest lasting she's attended. The 41 people who came enjoyed the perfect day and a private dock setting for lunch and socializing, which lasted from 11:30 until 2:30. Eight people came on two boats. Page 18

19 Pictures provided by Lt/C Tom Brown P Page 19

20 Boating quotes Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. - John Masefield "The ocean has always been a salve to my soul...the best thing for a cut or abrasion was to go swimming in salt water. Later down the road of life, I made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land." Bradenton Herald Home Delivery Rates Special Discount Up to 50% off For information call: P/C John Warren AP Page 20

21 Our Calendar Date Time Event Place Nov Taste of Manatee Sutton Park, Palmetto 04 Nov Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto Nov 14 ~~ District 22 C & R Little Harbor Marina, Ruskin 15 Nov ABC Boating Safety Course Elks Lodge, Palmetto 25 Nov EXCOM Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto 02 Dec Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto 04 Dec Christmas Tree Sale West Gate Shopping Center 07 Dec 14 TBD MSPS Holiday Party Bradenton Yacht Club Dec 14 ~~ Holiday Boat Parade & C & R Twin Dolphin Marina 30 Dec EXCOM Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto 08 Jan Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Taste of 2 Taste of 3 4 Member- 5 6 District 22 7 District 22 8 District 22 Manatee ship Meeting C & R C & R C & R 9 District 22 C & R ABC Class EXCOM Meeting Page 21

22 Thanks! Sunshine News Lt/C Judy Martorana P Lt/C Judy Martorana P Thanks to Alice Brunner P, Nancy Sacarakis P and P/Lt/ C Judy Martorana P for the October snacks. Our November snacks for the membership meeting will be provided by Lt Kathy Gee S, 1/Lt Carolyn Schmidt AP and Karen Goodrich. Please keep our service men and women in your thoughts and prayers. If you know anyone needing some cheer, please let me know at msps52@tampabay.rr.com so I can send to them a card. Your Sunshine Girl Hi everyone, well we all enjoyed and survived the week -away. We celebrated 8 October birthdays and our Commander's 50th wedding anniversary. Fun was had by all. George Hammond P is doing well after having a procedure. Looking forward to seeing his great smile. Get well wishes to those not feeling well. Helmsman: A Helmsman is one who steers the ship. The Helm Station is our monthly newsletter, and is one of the ways we communicate with our members and helps us steer our organization. It is also one of our largest expenses. To help us defray the cost of publishing this newsletter, we established the Helmsman Program. You can become a Helmsman for The Helm Station by contributing $10 in honor of the month of your birthday. We will publish your name on The Helmsman Page and recognize your birthday during your birth month. Sign up in January to have your support listed throughout the year. If you paid to join the Helmsman Page ($10/year) you are also eligible for a free classified ad in two consecutive issues. What a deal! Contact the editor to take advantage of this opportunity to clean out the old boat locker. Page 22

23 January * Ed Cornell * Jim Gieges Lynne Gieges Helmsman February March * Monique Gutierrez Dona Bigham Cliff Schmidt Tom Brown Bruiser Mink Roland Seidel Diana Nyman April * Dick Calvin * Marty Spencer * Juliette Whelan May * Bob Kelly * Beverly Krebs * Chuck Whelan June Dolores Jorgensen Linda Kelly * Nancy Warren July * Charlie Bigham * Barb Calvin Bud Krebs Gary Mink Rick Weissflog August September * Bill Erlacher Ingrid Seidel October * Carol Bloodsworth Barbara Brown Nadene Cornell Charles Feldschau Kathy Gee Bob Gutierrez Bob Jorgensen Judy Martorana Carl Nyman November * Myles Gee * John Warren December * Hoyt Bloodsworth Ken Boze Bill Spencer I/We wish to join the 2014 Helmsman Program Mail or hand in this form to the Treasurer. Thanks! Member Name Birthday Month Member Name Birthday Month Page 23

24 The Helm Station 4728 Starboard Dr. Bradenton, FL To: Advertise! We encourage members and non-members to place advertisements in The Helm Station offering goods and services. The Helm Station reaches over 150 MSPS members, other District 22 squadron members and a national audience through our website on USPS.org. Rates are very reasonable; $45 a year for a standard business card ad, $15 for a simple classified ad in 2 issues. Support our Advertisers They support us! [note rates subject to change without notice, contact our advertising officer for additional details on pricing, ad sizing, and other information. Our next Business Meeting 02 Dec Palmetto Elks th Avenue E Palmetto, Florida For directions please see our website: November 2014 A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons District 22 Page 24