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events. 3. It’s permissible to add and use the registered
trademark “America’s Boating Club” in marketing the United States Power Squadrons. An example would include “United States Power Squadrons” is “America’s Boating Club.” More information and guidelines will follow as USPS is updating the use including the hiring of an artist for the development of a new logo.
4. Increase Public Boating education and VSCs to the boaters using kayaks, canoes and paddleboats as this is the largest growing segment of boating. Conduct USPS “Paddle Smart” seminars and offer VSCs to outlets that sell and rent canoes, kayaks and paddleboats.
5. This year it is a USPS goal is to increase Vessel Safety Checks by 20%. Both existing members and new members can take the required training and immediately start as a Vessel Examiner. According to USPS our existing program is 17 years old and our examiners have performed over 425,000 vessel safety checks. While we do not have an actual number, we know that our boating education and VSCs help prevent accidents and save lives.
The recent District 15 Spring Conference in Baton Rouge was very enjoyable and informative. Thanks to Carol Arcediano along with her crew for helping make our stay at the Embassy Suites very comfortable. Congratulations to our new D/15 Commander Barry DeArmond, AP and thanks to both Barry and spouse DSec Maddalynn for hosting the social that followed the Saturday night Change of Watch event. NOPS members P/D/C Don Ellis and Stf/C Cheryl Jarrell along with P/C’s Greg Deis, Charles Chapman, Chester Cooke III, and Charlie Heintz, Jr. represented our squadron that included voting on several issues including this year’s District 15 financial budget and as voting delegates for our new Bridge Officers. During the meeting NOPS was recognized and received several awards that included Distinctive Website and Newsletter Publications along with a USPS Education Fund Certificate of Merit for our 100% contribution.
During our Saturday meeting USPS National Treasurer V/C Lee Popham, JN delivered our Chief Commander’s Conference message and promised to take some of our constructive comments back to our National Headquarters. Several important notes from our meeting along with quotes from C/C Louie Ojeda, SN included the following:
1. USPS has hired a marketing group to do a reality check both inside and outside our organization for the purpose of redeveloping ourselves and our public image.
2. All of us joined USPS for the education and to have fun. Few of us joined to wear a uniform, make money or attend a lot of meetings. Let’s become more sociable and invite new and past members to our
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF NEW ORLEANS POWER SQUADRON
vOLUmE LXXvIII NUmBER 3mAy/jUNE 2017
Spring Conference Commentsby Cdr Dan Ross, S
United States Power Squadrons®
Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the FriendsSM
Conference Comments on page 2
What's InsideWeather-Ready - 2
Fishing Rodeo - 3
Middendorf's - 3
Crawfish Boil Pics - 4
Cheeseburgers in Paradise-5
Flotsam & Jetsam - 6
Education, Great Loop - 7
Activities - 8
Sweep, Bonco, Lobster - 8
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Official publicatiOn Of thenew Orleans pOwer squadron
dISTrICT 15located at
7601 breakwater Drivenew Orleans, la 70124
published nine times a Year
The USPS Ensign (Flag Design), "Wheel-and-Flag Design", "United States Power Squadrons", "USPS", "The Ensign", are registered trademarks of United States Power Squadrons.
®
Conference Comments cont'd from page 1TOPSIDE TALKMay/June 2017 (nbr 2017-3)
MaSTHEad
Commander Daniel ross, s [email protected] Officer william "Mike" turner, ap [email protected] Officer tracy l. hamlin, n [email protected] Administrative Officer charles chapman, sn [email protected] Kathryn l. house, ap [email protected] charles heintz, p [email protected] Educational Officer Chester Cooke, SN-CN [email protected] Secretary barry hays, p [email protected] COMMITTEE Gregory J. Deis, sn-cn [email protected] hubert "buddy" ward, sn [email protected] peter ingrassia, Jr [email protected]
tOpsiDe talK staffEditor cheryl D. Jarrell, ap 130 sherwood forest Dr nOla 70119 504-430-9743 [email protected]
Production Manager Photographers Cheryl, Charlie C, Chester http://www.nops.org
6. DEO Will Hugli, SN reminded our squadrons of the need to document all scheduled on the water training in your bridge minutes and schedules. This is needed to make sure that these training events are covered by our USPS liability insurance.
Prior to the conclusion of our Saturday meeting, DEO Will Hugli, SN taught a USPS course on Operations Training. All new, prospective and even existing Bridge members can benefit from this course and hopefully our D/15 squadrons will offer it in the near future for those who could not attend this class.
A Message from Lt/C Ronald Jones, AP, Coordinator of the United States Power Squadrons® Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors Program—The following message is from the United States Weather Service:
Here are a few collaborative opportunities that we encourage you and your organization to participate in with NWS and NOAA. Your engagement in these opportunities goes a long way to helping communities across the country be ready, responsive, and resilient.
(1) Help Simplify and Clarify NWS Hazard MessagesNWS is collecting comments through 31 May 2017, on a proposed
operational demonstration to consolidate (i.e., reduce the number of), and reformat winter- and flood-based Watches, Warnings, and Advisories (WWA). The proposed changes are based on feedback from surveys NWS issued in the fall of 2016 and also on the results of social science research. Analyses from these efforts indicate that users are sometimes confused by the large number of hazard messages or "products" NWS currently issues. Feedback has also indicated NWS should apply a consistent product formatting approach to communicate expected hazards and associated impacts.
The surveys are available at the following links and will remain open through 31 May 2017:
Proposed winter product changes:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPC8WK8Proposed flood product changes:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TPDCQVJFor more information on the Hazard Simplification project,http://www.weather.gov/hazardsimplification/For more information or if you have questions, please email:
[email protected](2) Participate in National Hurricane Preparedness WeekNational Hurricane Preparedness Week is coming up 7-13
May 2017. Click on the link below to access infographics and other preparedness information to share with your employees, stakeholders, and social network. There is also the Hurricane Awareness Tour and educational webinars planned in May as well.
http://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness(Hurricane Preparedness is late, but good info at the link.)
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Middendorf’s Restaurant7th Annual Rendezvous
Saturday, 3 June,1130Baton Rouge Sail & Power Squadron
It's hard to believe that this will be our 7th rendezvous at Middendorf’s. They keep getting bigger, better and the talk of the Gulf Coast. The rendezvous at Middendorf’s this year will be on 3 June. We again will be greeting, meeting and eating at the outside pavilion by the piers. If you weren't able to join us before, it’s self-service, you order your meals at the outside bar and your name is called when your order is ready. This worked out great for us the last 6 years since you can order when you are ready and everyone doesn't have to be there at the same time to order. The reservation is for 11:30 AM but you can arrive at your leisure since we
will have the tables reserved.
You can come by boat, train, seaplane, PWC or automobile. If you come by boat you just need to go at a dead idle going under
Rules - Fish must be caught in Louisiana and Mississippi with a rod and reel. Contestants must have a fishing license under State Law. Each contestant must purchase a rodeo ticket prior to submitting entries. Weight shall be in pounds and ounces. Participants will weigh their catch and complete an affidavit signed by a witness. (Must be received by 19 October 2017.)
Trophies will be given in each category. No contestant can make a clean sweep in any one category. Only one trophy per person in each category. A trophy will be given for Smallest Fish and Sportsman. All decisions of the rodeo judges are final.
Eligible FishBASS - DRUM - CATFISH - FLOUNDER -
SHEEPSHEAD - REDFISH -
SPECKLED TROUT
Tickets, Rodeo Rules and Affidavits were
distributed in April. If you did not receive
yours, contactCdr Dan Ross, S at [email protected]
63rd Annual NOPS Jimmy Van Court Memorial Fishing RodeoBegan 8 April and Ends Sunday,15 October 2017
New Orleans Power Squadron 2017 Fishing Rodeo AffidavitWeigh your fish on an accurate scale. Fill in as directed.
DATE SUBMITTED:____/____/____ DATE CAUGHT____/____/____WHERE CAUGHT________________________________________________________KIND OF FISH________________________________WEIGHT______LBS. ______OZ.
All entries must conform to Rodeo Rules and are subject to final acceptance by the Rodeo Committee. By submitting an affidavit, contestant agrees to accept the committee’s decision.
(PRINT) CAUGHT BY: _______________________________________(SIGN) WITNESS: __________________________________________
Mail to: Lt Clint Mouser, S 4428 Toby Ln Metairie, LA 70003E-Mail questions to Clint: [email protected]
the bridge and past the pilings. If you are coming in a big boat you need to arrive early as the available slips fill up quickly. Just to refresh your memory you take exit 15 off of I-55 and do some dead reckoning from there.
All the District 15 squadron members and guests are invited. This will be a great time to meet members of the other squadrons and talk about boating and fishing.
Come out and join us, the food is great, the adult beverages are cold and the company will be fabulous. Let's make this the largest rendezvous on the Gulf Coast this year. We had 68 members and guests last year from 3 squadrons.
Please contact me if you will be coming as we need to have a headcount by May 31 so the correct number of tables can be reserved. You can e-mail me at [email protected]
P/D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CNBaton Rouge S&PS, District 15
Article and pictures from the May 2017 issue of Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron's THE WINDSCOOP
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Pictures from the Crawfish Boil
When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work,
ask him: 'Whose?'
Don marquis (1878-1937)was an American humorist, journalist
and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, newspaper columnist
and playwright.
Picking up or setting
up?Eddie, Greg,
Charley H.
From top:Charlie C. and Charley H. serving;
Ern and Lila sunning;
virginia and Clint waiting;Rose (Cheryl's
mother) peeling and
eating!
Good food, good friends, beautiful weather
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Lake Pontchartrain
Red if by LandBlue if by Sea
Moonraker Lake near Docks (from google, not GPS):Lat 30° 13' 20.91" Long 89° 48' 38.91"
Hwy 11
I-10
At the Chapmans' on Moonraker Lake Slidell, LA
Friday, Saturday, Sunday26-27-28 May
CheeseBurgers in Paradise*Big Burgers and Potato Salad
Saturday, 27 May at 1300 (1pm)$20 per person
Trying to Reasonwith Hurricane Season*
It’s that time of year once again, Cheeseburgers in Paradise held at 1459 Royal Palm Dr. in Clipper estates. We plan to have people arriving by boat earlier during the day with those driving, arriving around 3:00pm.
On Friday evening we will have our usual bring your own, burn your own. Side items will be available to go with your personal carnivorous choices. Dessert followed by adult beverages and friendly conversation will follow. If needed, we will have the Vessel Safety Check team ready to check vessels.
Saturday we will be around all day for those who have chosen to boat over, the hotel guests and anyone who wants to spend the day. Cheeseburgers will be served around 1:00 pm and will include potato salad and dessert at a cost of $20.00. Adult beverages will be consumed at your leisure and the band “Overboard” will begin around 6:30pm. By that time some of you will be hungry and leftovers from Friday evening & Saturday lunch will be served.
Sunday morning, Charlie & Chester will cook eggs. Bacon, grits and biscuits cooked by Sissy will round out the breakfast menu. Mimosas will be served and the cost for Sunday will be $5.00.
Remember, bring your drinks and chairs as occasionally we run out of seating and if you plan to come by boat, text me or e-mail [email protected] with your request and power needs. Power is at a premium so reserve early. Dock space w/o power is ample.
This is always a good time so plan to attend and if you feel like fishing, bring your bait and tackle. See you there.
If you are attending Saturday for Burgersand have made reservations with Charlie, you
are covered. If you have not yet signed upTell Cheryl at [email protected]
or 504-488-3853
*With apologies to Jimmy Buffett
CheeseBurgers in Paradise*
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK20 - 26 May 2017
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/
20 May 2017 isWorld “Wear It” Day
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Bears Repeating!The 2017 Predicted Log Contest will take place
between the June and July General Meetings. The course for sail and power boats will be distributed at the June General Meeting. The Captains will then arrange for their own Observer and then run the courses at their convenience. Their Prediction and their Actual log will be turned in at the July General Meeting. The Committee hopes this procedure will encourage more participation.
Ern Beyer, PLC Chairman [email protected]
Charles Chapman has Vessel Safety Check stickers available. If anyone is interested, Don Ellis, Chester Cooke, Nolan Haro and Charlie Chapman can perform vessel checks.
Nancy and Roger Cull plan to have their annual House boat party on 24 June 2017. Their boat is docked at Ponchartrain Landing. More details coming.
The District 15 Spring Conference was held in Baton Rouge on 1 April. Congratulations to outgoing D/C and NOPS member, P/D/C Don Ellis, SN-CN. And good luck to D/C Barry DeArmond, AP of Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron as he takes over the job.
Congratulations to Ella McCulloch, N for wining First Place in a Sail Boat Race with Muses. The race was earlier this year.
Flotsam and JetsamUSPS Cooperative Charting 2017 Geodetics -
New to Geodetic Marks? Does it sound interesting and something you and your squadron would like to learn more about? Logon to the USPS website as a member, https://www.usps.org/index.php/departments/12000/12200On the CoCh home page, click on Geodetic Marks, to learn all about our Geodetic Mark Recovery Program.
For those seasoned Geodetic Mark hunters, please be advised that the 2017 Standard Operation Procedures associated with the Geodetic Mark Recovery Program has been posted to the Cooperative Charting Web page. If you plan to upload a current picture as part of your report please pay special attention to the naming convention noted in the Standard Operating Procedures on page 2.
Please feel free to contact your District/Squadron Cooperative Charting Chairperson or your Cooperative Charting Committee Area Representative with any questions that you may have.
The new CoCh - Nautical Reporting System is up and running. After you have concluded your day on the water and wish to submit a Cooperative Charting Nautical Report: 1. Gather all of your data, 2. log on to USPS, and 3. enter your reporting information. Read more: https://form.jotform.us/70635965335160
-R/C Thomas Peltier, SN
MMSI, an acronym for Maritime Mobile Service Identity, is like a home telephone number for your VHF/DSC and AIS radios. When you obtain an MMSI, information about you and your boat is entered into a database. When you transmit an emergency DSC call, your MMSI number allows the Coast Guard to read the information about you and your boat. If you do not plan to cross borders into Mexico, Canada, the Bahamas or beyond, then you’re entitled to get a free MMSI number from USPS.* Use the link below to get more information and register for an MMSI. *If you do plan to cross borders and use your VHF/DSC radio while in foreign waters, you are encouraged to get an FCC Station License and MMSI number. There is a cost associated with those. Email: Richard Edel [email protected] more: http://www.usps.org/php/mmsi_new/
2017 USPS Governing Board will be in Dallas, TX on 10-17 September 2017 at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center, 5410 LBJ Freeway, Dallas TX 75240, 972-934-8400, Room rate is $135.00; self parking is $6; valet parking is $28 per night. Details: member login, thenhttps://www.usps.org/php/reservations_new/meetings.php?mtg_id=32
P/D/C Don and D/C Barry
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Educational Department News
seO tracy hamlin, naseO chester cooke, sn-cn
The most recent ABC was held at Munholland Methodist Church on Metairie Rd with 11 students passing. Thanks to Charley Heintz, Mike Turner and the table assistants.
The next ABC class will be offered 3 June, at Mel Ott Center on the Westbank. It will be an 8 hour, one day course.
There are two students in the Seamanship class which started on Monday, 17 April and goes through 26 June. Advanced Piloting started on Tuesday, 18 April with six students, and ends 20 June. Both classes are at the trailer.
Piloting began in January with 6 students, instructor Chester Cooke and assistant Don Ellis. All six students passed with excellent grades - Louis, Betty and Brooke Embry, Allen Robbins, Katherine Pyatt and Mark Juengling.
If you have any questions, or an interest in taking or teaching classes, please contact me, Tracy Hamlin, SEO, at [email protected] or 504-430-7689.
ASEO Chester Cooke, SN-CN, can be reached at [email protected]
March ABC Class
OUTER BANKS!Posted on May 4, 2017
Karen Bailey Webber with David Webberfrom their Great Loop Travels
We are on the way to Norfolk and are leaving our boat there while we return home for a couple of weeKs. We stopped at Roanoke Island and Elizabeth City on the way. Our flight home isn't until the weekend and we had some extra time, so we stayed in Manteo for three nights. There were also some weather issues.
Manteo is on Roanoke Island situated between the Outer Banks and the main land. While there we rented a car and explored the area. We drove to Kill Devll Hills to see the Wright Brothers memorial.
Anyone interested in following our blog can sign up at www.webbersloopin.com for updates and photographs of our trip.
Chester Cooke is also posting Karen and David updates in the New Orleans Power Squadron group on Facebook.
Wright Brothers Memorial
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING18 May - 15 June - 20 July
1800 Social, 1900 MeetingNew Orleans Yacht Club
June3 Middendorf's - baton rouge s&ps3 abc Mel Ott center8 exec Meeting, 1800 at the trailer11 lanOps bunco15 General Membership Meeting18 Father's Day24 pontchartrain landing rendezvous
May11 exec board Meeting, 1800 at the trailer14 Mother's Day18 General Membership 20 spring beach sweep20-26 safe boating week26-28 Moonraker weekend27 cheeseburgers in paradise
LANOPS BuncoSunday, June 11
at the New Orleans Yacht ClubDoors open at 4:00 PM
Dinner served from 5:00 – 6:00Games from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Prizes will be$20.00 for 1st place
$10.00 for second place$5.00 for Booby prize
plus the Sock!
Dinner Menu: Ham,raisin sauce, salad, baked beans, potato salad, rolls and dessert
The cost is $18.00 per person Contact Sissy Chapman 985-641-4618
or Marlene Cooke 504-874-1808for Reservations
If you have never played before, come anywayas it is easy to learn and a lot of fun.
And Bring Your Friends!July
4 Independence Day?? shaggy's13 exec Meeting, 1800 at the trailer20 General Membership Meeting20 predicted log results Due in 22 lobster fest
Don't Forget!The Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Foundation 3rd Annual “Spring Sweep” presented by Entergy will
be held Saturday, May 20th. If you are interested in
participating, contact Ern Beyer [email protected]
Lobster FestSaturday, 22 July
Rendezvous at Cheryl's house130 Sherwood Forest Dr NOLA 70119Open1400 (2pm), Serve1600 (4pm)
Keith and Charlie C. are Cooking!Lobster with potatoes, corn, sausage
Ice Cream for Dessert
$25.00 per personReservations Required
by 14 July email [email protected]
or call Cheryl 504-488-3853Bring your own chair!
