2019 NOVI BOAT SHOW CALMS WINTER BLUES. Detroit Power Squadron. America s Boating Club. DPS Boating Education Course Schedules Inside

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1 Power Squadron America s Boating Club 2019 NOVI BOAT SHOW CALMS WINTER BLUES April 2019 Vol LXXXIII Issue III Editor, Lt Dara Brooks, P DPS Boating Education Course Schedules Inside Novi Boat Show Information Inside Time To Make Plans For District 9 Fall Conference DPS Jet Express Day Trip to Put-N-Bay Information Inside

2 Call for Proposals for 2019 District 9 Fall Conference PLANNING Plans for the 2019 District 9 Fall Conference scheduled for October, 2019 are underway. In order to make this conference significant for all participants D/Lt/C Ralph Ziegler, JN is calling on all USPS D9 members to submit proposals for the seminar, workshop, and entertainment portions of the schedule. The bringing together of all District 9 members for a weekend of learning, sharing and having fun has been a long time tradition for our organization. In order to meet the needs of our members we need to know what skills are needed and what informational sessions are wanted. If you have a recommendation, submit it! TOPICS OF INTEREST Don t be shy! You are encouraged to think outside the box, offer new ways of learning the same material by creating enthusiasm. Consider presentations on new boating technology and apps; the latest boating products and cool new boats; equipping your sailboat and power boat; presentations on the Great Loop and other long term boating trips; the new trend in boat sharing; Great Lakes environmental issues including invasive species; regulation changes in Canadian and U. S. waters and much, much more. Cruising Clubs are invited to submit proposals for presentations explaining the benefits of their clubs. Let s not forget how to develop presentation skills for speakers; increasing membership and retention; conducting more effective meetings; skills for the treasurer; plus more effective websites and publications. Members with specific skills are invited to submit proposals for unique topics related to the boater. REQUIREMENTS All proposals should include presenter name, rank & grade; name of presentation; length of presentation; Q&A; topic with detailed description which includes purpose and expected outcome; what audio/visual equipment needed and any break out sessions included. Please submit your proposals no later than July 15th to: Incoming District 9 Commander Ralph Ziegler, JN at ralphziegler@charter.net and Lt Dara Brooks, P at dtolbrk@gmail.com The DUMPING GROUNDS is the official publication of the. It is published bi-monthly for members and those interested in boating. Anyone interested in submitting boating related articles, please feel free to contact the editor at dtolbrk@gmail.com. Your contributions are welcomed and encouraged. COVER DESIGN by Lt Dara Brooks, P The Novi Boat Show is a very important event during the winter months. D/Lt Bill Smith, AP is pictured onboard a slick new Formula 330. Could there be a new boat in his future? Lt Maureen Smith stands in front of an example of some of the great nautical art available at the show. See page 5 for more pictures and details. At Our Next DPS General Meeting held Thursday, April 4th in the Yacht Club Sweepstakes Room 7:30pm Director Harry Jones of Challenge the Wind will tell us about their upcoming 2 week sessions for beginner and intermediate sailors. 1

3 Commander Wendy Caldwell, S wendycaldwell@hotmail.com Executive Officer Darlene Weber, AP d.weber.dps@gmail.com Educational Officer Vincent A. Cooley, JN htvac@yahoo.com Asst. Educational Officer Charles Fishman, P cfishman2@att.net Administrative Officer Al Schwaller, JN Schwaller@comcast.net Secretary Nancy Nevins, S mitchnan@comcast.net The photo of Jet Express taken from their website. Join the Friday June 28, 2019 for a one day excursion to Put N-Bay The Jet Express II Ferry will leave from the Yacht Club Boarding will 8:30 am Departure time from the 9:00 am We will be transported to Downtown Put N-Bay, Ohio where a day of touring, shopping, dining and fun will await you. We will begin boarding for the return to the 6:45 pm and depart from 7:00 pm $94.00 per passenger Make your check payable to the and mail to: P/C Joe Tatham, SN Vancouver Drive Sterling Hts. MI or commanderjosepht@gmail.com Online registration via PayPal is available at Asst. Secretary Dan Bodnar, AP danbford@yahoo.com Treasurer Tony Drewek, P TonyD@mirealsource.com Asst. Treasurer Marlene Drewek Flag Lieutenant John McCurdy, AP johnnymac @gmail.com Chaplain Doug Rocho, P dougffhg@gmail.com Safety Officer P/C Diane Dawes, JN didawes@yahoo.com Boat Show Chairmen P/C Bill Smith, AP wrs45@comcast.net P/C Doug Rocho, P dougffhg@gmail.com Historian P/C David Caldwell, JN dcaldwell642@gmail.com Property Manager Lt Dennis Pierce dap4809@gmail.com Merit Mark Chairman P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN blbartlett54@hotmail.com Dumping Grounds Editor Lt Dara Brooks, P dtolbrk@gmail.com Support Staff Daryl Dawes; P/C Joe W. Brooks, Jr., JN Diane Dawes, JN; P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN Photographers D/Lt LeRoy Strey, P ; P/Stf/C Sally Lemus, P Lt Joan Stoll; D/Lt Peggy Schwaller, AP 2

4 FITTING OUT PARTY Friday, April 26, :00pm Double D Bar & Grille, 240 N River Rd, Mount Clemens, MI $20pp APRIL 2019 ISSUE 2019 District 9 Fall Conference Call For Proposals page 1 Officers & Committees Jet Express One Day Excursion page 2 Fitting Out Party April Birthdays page 3 DPS Boating Educational Class Schedule page 4 Novi Boat Show page 5 DPS Calendar At A Glance page 6 Commander s Message page 7 We ll enjoy good food and fun. Guests are asked to donate items for the raffle / exchange table. The items can be old or new, useful or just plain fun. There will also be a special raffle for the DPS Pig. Its contents will be valued at $50. We are also seeking at least one other large ticket item for a special raffle. Contact Delphine Cooley at dscooley@att.net to reserve your spot. VSCs Flare Day@DYC page 8 Technology News DPS Gathering of Snow Birds page 9 Commander s Ball Honoring Commander Wendy Caldwell, S page 10 Happy Birthday April Boaters! Apr 1st Apr 2nd Apr 4th Apr 21st Apr 21st Apr 27th Ray Batt Gene Blanchard Joe Brooks, Jr. Bill McIntyre, Jr. Sue Tarnow Susan Fralowicz 3

5 DETROIT POWER SQUADRON BOATING EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE AMERICA S BOATING COURSE Our instructors are boaters themselves and certified to teach students the important aspects of handling your boat on the waterways. Understanding the rules of the road on the water; basic boating terminology; how to make sure you and others aboard are safe; and other information to prepare the student for enjoying our waterways are what can be expected in this course. Thur Sat Wed Mar 14, 21, 28 Apr 4, 11 Mar 30 Apr 13 Apr 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22 America s Boating Course (5 sessions) P/Lt/C Karl Blomquist, P America s Boating Course (2 sessions) Lt Bill McIntyre, AP wbmcintyredetroit America s Boating Course (5 sessions) P/C Bill Smith, AP wrs4@comcast.net 7:00pm 1900 hrs 9:30am 0930 hrs 7:00pm 1900 hrs Double D Bar & Grill 240 N. River Road Mount Clemens Yacht Club One Riverbank Dr. Kean's Marina 100 Meadowbrook Marine Navigation, formerly known as Piloting is one of two advanced grade courses of the Inland/Coastal Navigation Curriculum. The course will introduce the student to monitoring and controlling the movement of watercraft; understanding the basics of charting; locating the navigator s position in relation to known objects and much more. BOATING IS FUN BOATING SAFELY IS REWARDING LET US SHOW YOU HOW! Tue MARINE NAVIGATION (PILOTING) COURSE Mar 26 Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21 Thu May 9, 16, 23 Tue Tue Thu Jun 4, 11, 13 Maine Navigation (Piloting) (9 sessions) P/C Joe Tatham, SN CHART SMART COURSE Chart Smart (3 sessions) P/C Dave Caldwell, JN dcaldwell642@gmail.com Chart Smart (3 sessions) P/C Dave Caldwell, JN dcaldwell642@gmail.com 7:00pm 1900 hrs 7:00pm 1900 hrs 7:00pm 1900 hrs Yacht Club One Riverbank Dr. Double D Bar & Grill 240 N. River Road Mount Clemens Yacht Club One Riverbank Dr. All questions about courses should be directed to the chairman using the appropriate information above. For registration information go online at Pre-registration is required to receive a book at class time but walk-ins welcomed! 4

6 Novi Boat Show Calms Winter Blues by Lt Dara Brooks, P & D/Lt Bill Smith, AP, D9 Boat Show Coordinator Novi Boat Show March 14 th -17 th Held at the Suburban Collection Showplace this event running for the last twenty-seven years is the key place during Michigan s winter months to start thinking about spring. The D9 Power Squadrons have been an important part of the show introducing boaters and prospective boaters alike to courses that will help them maximize their enjoyment of our wonderful Michigan waterways. The D9 boat simulator was a great attraction giving users a sense of maneuvering a vessel on water. According to D9 Boat Show Coordinator D/Lt Bill Smith, AP, The Novi Boat Show is the last indoor show of the winter season where many boats and accessories are sold at a great discount. This year Harborside Market was added to the event. The Harborside Market & Novi Boat Show was actually two shows in one featuring quality products from premium vendors for lakefront property and boat owners. Thanks to photographers Lt/C Darlene Weber, AP and Lt Delphine Cooley, S we can see that DPS and D9 participated wholeheartedly in the event as seen in the photos on this page. Shown below is DPS member Lt Mike Murphree having fun operating the boat simulator with BPS member Lt Bob Blau, SN-CN overseeing. Two Lansing Sail and Power Squadron members, Commander Philip White, N and P/D/C Dawn Flynn, JN are between Mike and Maureen with Bob next to Bill in the photo above. According to D/Lt Smith, There was some cool looking lawn furniture and lots of all types of watercraft everywhere. I also met a very attractive mermaid with brilliant red hair at the show. 5

7 DETROIT POWER SQUADRON CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Yacht Club Saturday, April 27th, 9:30am DPS Flare Demo Come out and understand how important flares can be to you during an on boat emergency. Learn the proper way of lighting, handling and maintaining your flares. Learn where to find the expiration dates of your flares. Bring your own expired flares to practice with. DPS will also have some on hand. Yacht Club Saturday, May 18th DPS Commander s Ball Join us Saturday, May 18th as we honor Commander Wendy Caldwell, S at a fabulous ball with all the glamour that comes with the Yacht Club. Tickets are $75.00 per person and will be available to purchase soon. The Ball theme is Make Waves. National Safe Boating Week Sunday-Sunday, May 19th-26th Nat l Safe Boating Week The National Safe Boating Council was formed in September 1958 and is a program of the North American Safe Boating Campaign striving to be the catalyst for recreational boating safety, providing resources, encouraging boater education, and helping to save lives. DPS VSC Days Saturday & Sunday, May 25th-26th DPS VSC Days As the 2019 boating season kicks off make sure your vessel has been inspected by our Vessel Safety Examiners who will identify any safety issues with your vessel. Vessel Safety Checks are free of charge as s Pledge to Aid in Safe Boating. Sign up by contacting Nancy Nevins at mitchnan@comcast.net. DPS One Day Trip to Put-N-Bay Friday, June 28th Put-N-Bay with DPS Join DPS for our annual one day fun filled excursion to Put-N-Bay, Ohio. What a way to truly enjoy traveling over the water with other boaters, friends and family for a day of sunshine, great restaurants, bars and just plain good times. DPS Meetings DPS Executive Committee & General Membership Meetings All Executive Committee Meetings are held at the Yacht Club on the following dates: April 25th & May 23rd. All General Membership Meetings are held at the Yacht Club on the following dates: April 4th, May 2nd and June 6th. The meetings will cease in the summer and start up again in the fall 6

8 COMMANDER S MESSAGE The Blessing of the Fleet, a traditional Lenten service held annually at Mariner's Church on Jefferson in was very moving indeed. Many squadrons, boat clubs, and individuals presented their burgees and flags to be placed on the alter and blessed. The church was bursting at the seams with people! Imagine, a choir of 11 heavenly voices filling a vaulted ceiling with beautiful harmonies and praises to God, with a 78-tank pipe organ for accompaniment! As a choir member of the Knox Presbyterian Church I was in awe of their clarity, tone and power. Their voices and music was a "balm" for the soul. Singing familiar hymns such as the Mariner's Hymn, Amazing Grace, and the Recessional Hymn- O God Our Help in Ages Past (a particular favorite of mine) inspired me to do a little harmonizing myself. Special recognition was given to all the servicemen and/woman and veterans present. Lined up four rows deep cascading across the width of the church, it was an impressive and humbling sight to behold. As Commander of the it was an honor to represent our membership and accept the grace, mercy, and safety that only our Lord, Jesus Christ can provide for this year's boating season and the seasons to come. And a special thank you to Delphine and Vince Cooley who also attended. 7

9 IT S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS Spring is in the air and it s time to start thinking seriously about preparing our vessels for the coming boating season. In conjunction with removing the shrink wrap and winterizing fluids, airing it out, fueling it up and falling in love with it all over again we have to think safety. That means the peace of mind that goes with knowing you are vulnerable to breaking down or getting a citation while on the water. Make sure your vessel meets federal safety standards and that in an emergency you will have the necessary equipment to save lives and call for help. And by calling for help keep in mind that when you are away from land the cell phone is not your first line of defense. Each year, having a Vessel Safety Check is the most painless way of starting the season. In many cases boating insurance agencies offer discounts for vessels which undergo an annual VSC. What Type of Items Are Checked? Life Jackets Registration and numbering Navigation lights Ventilation Fire extinguishers Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.) Battery cover and connections You may be asking yourself, What If I Don't Pass? Don t worry, the Vessel Safety Examiner is there to point out issues to you so that you have an opportunity to correct them before the report is filed. This written report can be taken with you to your local marine store making it easy to obtain missing safety items and easily pass a re-inspection. Some vendors offer a discount on items purchased if you show your examiner-signed VSC report. Contact the and schedule a VSC for your vessel. The following is the contact information for our Vessel Safety Examiners Directors who will put you in touch with an examiner in your area: P/C Mitchell Gawyrsiak, JN and Lt/C Nancy Nevins. S mitchnan@comcast.net (586) Commander Wendy Caldwell, S DPS Presents Our Annual FLARE DEMO DAY at the Yacht Club Saturday, April 27th 9:30amt Come out and understand how important flares can be to you when having an emergency on your boat and need assistance. Learn the proper way of lighting, handling and maintaining your flares. Bring your own expired flares to practice with. DPS will also supply expired flares for anyone to light who has not had an opportunity to light any thus preparing the user for any real life emergency. During Memorial Day Weekend the spends 3 days on property conducting Vessel Safety Examinations free of charge. The Squadron is also on premises at other marinas throughout the summer. To arrange for your appointment please contact Nancy right away to get on the schedule early. Remember, all decals and safety checks are void December 31st of the year they are inspected so don t assume that since you had one in 2018 it is still valid. Keep in mind that VSCs are no guarantee of regulatory or safety compliance if the operator/owner fails to make the necessary changes or maintain the vessel or its equipment to the standard at the time of the VSC. 8

10 DPS GATHERING OF SNOW BIRDS by P/C Joe Tatham, SN Technology News After lots of time planning, designing, creative thinking and hard work DPS has launched our new website. Completely redesigned we wanted a "more inviting" and brighter look. The repositioning of buttons for important links makes it easier to find links to such areas as our Educational Department, Officers, Dumping Grounds, Event Calendar, Vessel Safety Checks and a wealth of resources for anyone interested in boating. We enthusiastically invite you to log onto our site at Some members of the Squadron like to go south and avoid part (or all) of our Michigan winters. Shown here are (from left to right by row) Marge Tatham, Dara Brooks, Joyce Strey, Mary Fritz, Sally Lemus, P/C Joe Tatham, P/C Joe Brooks and LeRoy Strey at the winter home of Joyce and LeRoy Strey. The group enjoyed the hospitality of the Streys and some great picnic-style food provided by Joyce and LeRoy. And as can be seen, they enjoyed the sunshine too! After several hours of talking, it was decided that this reunion should be an annual affair. So if you happen to be in FL next winter, look for the announcement of the next DPS South reunion. Any comments or ideas contact: DPS Secretary Lt/C Nancy Nevins, S; DPS Webmaster Lt Bob Estabrook, AP; DPS Facebook Administrator Lt Delphine Cooley, S or myself. Commander Wendy Caldwell, S D9 Fall Conference Proposals Keep in mind that no details are available on access to audio visual equipment or room size until the team securing the location of the conference works out the details and has made their announcement. This pre-work will give the hosting squadron an idea of what to prepare for and any special requirements requested. It will also give all squadrons a sense of what to expect at the conference. We thank you in advance for your consideration. (refer to page1 for details) 9

11 You Are Cordially Invited to join us at the Historical Yacht Club for the 2019 COMMANDER S BALL Honoring Commander Wendy Caldwell, S Saturday, May 18, 2019 Yacht Club One Riverbank Drive, $75.00pp includes an open bar Commander s Theme: Make Waves 1800hrs Reception 1900hrs Seating for Dinner Duet entrée featuring Princess Chicken and Braised Short Rib of Beef with potatoes and vegetable, salad and dessert. Please specify any special dietary needs. Invitations will be mailed in the coming weeks. Direct any questions to: Lt Delphine Cooley, S at dscooley@att.net. 10