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A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGEA VIEW FROM THE BRIDGEA VIEW FROM THE
BRIDGEA VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
Inside this issueInside this issueInside this issueInside this
issue
Executive Officer 2
Education Officer 3
Administrative Officer
Safety Report 5
D9 Spring Conference 6
Change of Watch 7
Change of Watch(cont) 8Calendar 9
General Meeting 10
March 2011
CDR Teena Lashbrook, PCDR Teena Lashbrook, PCDR Teena Lashbrook,
PCDR Teena Lashbrook, P
619 River StPort Huron, MI 48060
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I would like to thank my predecessor, P/C Dennis Raetzel. He did
an
outstanding job as our Commander last year and leaves the
Squadron
in an excellent position for continued success in the
future.
The COW was a perfect evening we are especially excited with
the
number of members who attended. Thanks to P/C Judy LaPorte,
COW Chairperson and her committee who did an outstanding
jobplanning and making the necessary arrangements for our very
suc-
cessful Back to Basics Change of Watch.
This year we will focus on Back to Basics. One of our goals will
be to
get all of our members involved in the various activities of our
Squad-
ron. To accomplish this, we are planning a few new things such
as
dinghy rendezvous, one day rendezvous to actively involve our
day
boaters, and BBQs on the river at headquarters.
Our Squadron is successful and continues to grow because of
our
members and their willingness to volunteer. If you arent
actively in-volved, we encourage you to do so. For those who are, I
thank you
and ask you to continue the great work.
I look forward to an exciting year and serving as your
Commander.
Follow us on Sail Angle
Boating is fun, well show you how!
Commander Teena M. Lashbrook, PCommander Teena M. Lashbrook,
PCommander Teena M. Lashbrook, PCommander Teena M. Lashbrook, P
Your 2010 BridgeCommander CDR Teena Lashbrook, P 810-434-7267
[email protected]
Executive Officer Lt/C Mike Bachler, P 810-987-5167
[email protected]
SEO Lt/C Richard Haas, P 810-320-6720 [email protected]
Administrative Officer Lt/C Dale Lashbrook, P 810-300-5023
[email protected]
Secretary Lt/C Colette Witherspoon, JN 810-984-0216
[email protected]
Treasurer P/C James McDonald, P 810-984-8084
[email protected]
Asst Treasurer P/C Robert Frohm, AP 810-385-5025
Asst Secretary Lt/C Virginia McLellan, S 810-984-2146
[email protected]
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Lt/C Mike Bachler, PLt/C Mike Bachler, PLt/C Mike Bachler, PLt/C
Mike Bachler, P
Executive OfficerExecutive OfficerExecutive OfficerExecutive
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Thank you past Commander Dennis Raetzel and Executive Officer
TeenaLashbrook for your patience and guidance that kept us on
course during
the past year. Not to mention all of the PHPS members that
contributed
their time and talents in making last year successful.
The PHPS will be hosting a Hospitality Room for the D9 Spring
Conference
on Friday March 25, 2011 at the Causeway Bay Hotel; 6820 S.
Cedar St. Lansing, MI. Phone 517-694-8123.
The Council Meeting is from 4:00-6:00 PM and the hospitality
room will open at 6:00 PM and continue
through the evening. We need volunteers to insure the success of
this operation. Any PHPS members in-
terested in volunteering to help out with our hospitality room
please call Judy Mattson at 810-984-3298 or
Colette Witherspoon at 810-984-0216. Sign up and join us in on
this fun event. New members this is an ex-
cellent opportunity to become involved in squadron
activities.
A reminder to PHPS members the annual Blessing of the fleet will
take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday April 9,
2011 at the Great Lake Maritime Center.
We are currently putting together a Parade of Lights Committee
for the 2nd
annual Lighted Boat Parade. If
you are interested in helping out with this fun event please
meet at Power Squadron Head Quarters on
Thursday March 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM. If you are unable to attend
but still wish to contribute your talents,
please call Mike Bachler at 810Mike Bachler at 810Mike Bachler
at 810Mike Bachler at 810----689689689689----8742874287428742 or
Wayne Jurs at 810Wayne Jurs at 810Wayne Jurs at 810Wayne Jurs at
810----488488488488----5265526552655265. Thank you past Parade of
Lights
Committee members for it was your hard work that made this
successful event one of the highlights of
Mackinac Weekend. Your efforts are always remembered and
appreciated.
The following PHPS Members worked the D9 booth at the Detroit
Boat Show on Monday February 14,2011: Pete Jones, Bob Mattson,
Howard Sherman, Don Bacon, and I. Great job members!
My new email address is [email protected]
Thank you Port Huron Power Squadron members for honoring me as
your new Executive Officer
and I look forward to serving you and working with all of you in
this exciting new year.
Lt/C Mike BachlerLt/C Mike BachlerLt/C Mike BachlerLt/C Mike
Bachler
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Education DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation
DepartmentEducation DepartmentLt/C Dick Haas, SEOLt/C Dick Haas,
SEOLt/C Dick Haas, SEOLt/C Dick Haas, SEO
Splash ArticleSplash ArticleSplash ArticleSplash Article ----
March 2011March 2011March 2011March 2011 ---- Education
DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation
Department
Cruise PlanningCruise PlanningCruise PlanningCruise Planning:
Class is scheduled to start on 21 March and run 10 weeks andClass
is scheduled to start on 21 March and run 10 weeks andClass is
scheduled to start on 21 March and run 10 weeks andClass is
scheduled to start on 21 March and run 10 weeks andend on 23
May.end on 23 May.end on 23 May.end on 23 May. Location is Power
Squadron HQ. The 21 March class will start atLocation is Power
Squadron HQ. The 21 March class will start atLocation is Power
Squadron HQ. The 21 March class will start atLocation is Power
Squadron HQ. The 21 March class will start at6:30pm for
registration and class will begin at 7:00pm and run until
9:00pm.6:30pm for registration and class will begin at 7:00pm and
run until 9:00pm.6:30pm for registration and class will begin at
7:00pm and run until 9:00pm.6:30pm for registration and class will
begin at 7:00pm and run until 9:00pm. Re-Re-Re-Re-maining classes
will run from 7:00 to 9:00pm.maining classes will run from 7:00 to
9:00pm.maining classes will run from 7:00 to 9:00pm.maining classes
will run from 7:00 to 9:00pm. We currently have seven studentsWe
currently have seven studentsWe currently have seven studentsWe
currently have seven studentssigned up with one additional
possible.signed up with one additional possible.signed up with one
additional possible.signed up with one additional possible.
Materials have been received.Materials have been received.Materials
have been received.Materials have been received.
ABC3 Class Demographics:ABC3 Class Demographics:ABC3 Class
Demographics:ABC3 Class Demographics: During the January General
Membership Meeting I was asked about marketingthe ABC3 class and
what was the most productive method of advertising. I researched
the current class andthe Spring of 2010 for the information. The
following is what I found:
It appears from the data taken from the last two America's
Boating Course that the majority of those takingthe class are
males. The women were mainly the spouses but several were taking it
on their own or broughta daughter with them. The average age was
51. The boating experience brought to the class brought into
the class was broad but generally around two and three years.
The majority taking the classes had less thaneight years boating
experience. Most were outboard powered and in the 16 to 25 foot
range and trailera-ble. More than half of those attending class
learned of it by wordMore than half of those attending class
learned of it by wordMore than half of those attending class
learned of it by wordMore than half of those attending class
learned of it by word----ofofofof----mouth.mouth.mouth.mouth. It
must be noted that four of theIt must be noted that four of theIt
must be noted that four of theIt must be noted that four of
therespondents heard of the class from our Power Squadron
members.respondents heard of the class from our Power Squadron
members.respondents heard of the class from our Power Squadron
members.respondents heard of the class from our Power Squadron
members.
Great Lakes Marine OutfittersGreat Lakes Marine OutfittersGreat
Lakes Marine OutfittersGreat Lakes Marine Outfitters Will be
holding an In-Store-Boat Show on Thursday, 10 March, from
3-9pm.Various vendors and others will be there. The Squadron will
have a representative there with informationavailable.
ABC3 Classes:ABC3 Classes:ABC3 Classes:ABC3 Classes: We are
scheduling an additional ABC3 Class to start 24 March.
From February 2011 PHPS CompassFrom February 2011 PHPS
CompassFrom February 2011 PHPS CompassFrom February 2011 PHPS
Compass
In a recent Marine Safety Alert, the Coast Guard identified a
potential hazard that could prevent proper don-ning of some Type I
(offshore) personal flotation devices in an emergency.
In affected models, the chest strap was incorrectly threaded
through the fixed D-ring that the strap should clipto when worn.
Instead of the strap falling away, the clip end of the strap could
snag in the D-ring, preventingthe wearer from wrapping it around
him- or herself.
PFDs known to be affected are Kent Adult Model 8830Kent Adult
Model 8830Kent Adult Model 8830Kent Adult Model 8830 (USCG Approval
Number 160.055/184/0) in Lot 53Wmanufactured in October 2006 and
Kent Child Model 8820Kent Child Model 8820Kent Child Model 8820Kent
Child Model 8820 (USCG Approval Number 160.055/150/0) in Lot012T
manufactured in March 2008.
The Coast Guard strongly recommends that all life jackets be
checked for proper strap routing. Completelyunwrap the primary
strap to ensure it is free and adjustable. The strap must not be
threaded through the fixedD-ring.
If routing is satisfactory, wrap the strap around the life
jacket and clip it to the fixed D-ring for storage. If the
strap is incorrectly threaded through the fixed D-ring,
carefully remove the snap hook assembly from thestrap, pull the
strap out of the fixed D-ring, and reattach the snap hook
assembly.
As part of general preventive maintenance, vessel owners and
operators are encouraged to verify that theirPFDs are in fully
serviceable condition by inspecting the straps, components, fabric
and flotation material. Re-place PFDs with significant
deterioration or poorly functioning hardware. United States Coast
Guard
Please note that I have changed my email address for squadron
emails toPlease note that I have changed my email address for
squadron emails toPlease note that I have changed my email address
for squadron emails toPlease note that I have changed my email
address for squadron emails to
[email protected]@[email protected]@comcast.net....
Lt/C Richard A. Haas, APLt/C Richard A. Haas, APLt/C Richard A.
Haas, APLt/C Richard A. Haas, AP
Squadron Education OfficerSquadron Education OfficerSquadron
Education OfficerSquadron Education Officer
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2010November 2010
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Lt/C Dale Lashbrook, PLt/C Dale Lashbrook, PLt/C Dale Lashbrook,
PLt/C Dale Lashbrook, P
Administrative OfficerAdministrative OfficerAdministrative
OfficerAdministrative Officer
Communication is the foundation of all successful organizations,
companies and relationships.
A couple of years ago National USPS began development of
SailAngle.a platform for commu-
nication between its members, Squadrons, Districts and the
National organization. SailAngle isSailAngle isSailAngle
isSailAngle is
the futurethe futurethe futurethe future. It is not Facebook. It
is a means of communication between us all. A way of us all
being on the same page, of us all working toward the same
goal.
I am going to persuade the new Commander to create a new
position (in my dreams I still have
a little pull) of Communications Officer. It comes with the
title of Lieutenant and a lot of hard
work. Were looking for a nerd, techie and someone who has the
ability to learn SailAngleand the patience to teach the rest of us.
If youre interested or know of someone who fits the
bill..let me know.
Meanwhile Ill do the best I can to get us started. Please in the
next few days..log on to
SailAngle.com..log on as a USPS member and complete your
activation.then browse
around..it is a great site. If you have a problemat the March
13th
(2nd
Sunday) at 3:00 pm (an
hour early) Ill be there to help you. Bring your laptop/or
computer and well get you going.
Pete Jones has arranged the April General Membership meeting at
China Lite, this year we are
getting Back to Basics. that would be a lot of eating, drinking
and having a good time. Who
better than Pete to plan that for us? See Petes article in this
Splash.
I look forward to an exciting year and serving as your
Administrative Officer.
Follow us on SailAngle, Boating is Fun, Well Show You How.
Lt/C Dale G. Lashbrook, PLt/C Dale G. Lashbrook, PLt/C Dale G.
Lashbrook, PLt/C Dale G. Lashbrook, P
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Safety Report:: P/C Mark Krainbrink, APSafety Report:: P/C Mark
Krainbrink, APSafety Report:: P/C Mark Krainbrink, APSafety
Report:: P/C Mark Krainbrink, AP
4) Miscellaneous 7%
Some fires didnt fit into any categorymisdirected flares during
a fishing tournament, anchoring in the
wrong spot during a fireworks display, a child playing with
matches, and even a case of spontaneous
combustion from linseed-soaked rags. The only fire that couldnt
have been prevented by more care wasone caused by lightning.
P/C Mark S. Krainbrink, AP
Seaworthy Magazine: Why Boats Catch Fire pt4
Continued from Dec. 2010
One problem with a fire aboard a boat is that unlike a house
where running across the street to es-
cape the flames is an option, on a boat theres no place to go
but overboard. Unfortunately, this vio-
lates the second rule of boating: Stay with the boat.
Ironically, if enough of what the boat is floating
on can be brought into the boat, the fire can usually be put
out. This, however, violates the first law
of boating: Keep the water outside the boat.
Obviously, stopping fires from getting started in the first
place is the best defense. Fortunately, the
best source for learning how to prevent fires is right here at
Seaworthyour Marine Insurance claim
files. The files contain hundreds of fire-related claims which
Seaworthy editors have spent many
Causes of Fires Started Aboard
1)AC and DC wiring/appliance 55% [December Splash]
2) Engine/Transmission Overheat 24% [January Splash]
3) Fuel Leak 8% [February Splash]
4) Miscellaneous 7%
5) Unknown 5%
6) Stove 1%
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2011 D/9 SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION25-26 March 2011
Hosted by Lansing Sail and Power Squadron
Seminars & Business Lunch: Uniform F(or USPS Blazer or
Appropriate Attire)
Uniform of the Day: Dinner: Uniform A w/bowtie or appropriate
attire------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------First
Time
Rank Last Name First Name Grade Certificate # Squadron
Attendee?
Yes
(1) _____ _______________ ___________ _______ ____________
_____________ ____
(2) _____ ______________ ___________ _______ ____________
_____________ ____
Address: ____________________________ City: __________________
State _____ ZIP _________
Phone: (H) ________________________(W)
________________________E-Mail: ______________________
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEALSNOTE: An additional surcharge of $5.00 will apply for any
meal reservations made after March 11th (if available)
Lunch Traverse City Chicken ______or Vegetable Stir Fly _____
@$25 = $_________ (plus $5 / late)
Dinner/Dance Sliced Tenderloin of Beef______or Salmon Florentine
______ @$45 = $_________ (plus $5 / late)
Special Meal/Dietary Requests: _____________________________
Total Amount Enclosed: $______________ Ck #________
Make checks payable to: Lansing Sail and Power
Squadron------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Registration Due by 11 March 2011 Room reservations Due by 4
March 2011Mail checks and this form to: Hotel Reservations/Room
Rates:
Lt/C Robert Miller, AP Causeway Bay Hotel (former Holiday Inn
South)1438 Hitching Post Rd. 6820 S. Cedar St. Lansing, MI
48911East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 694-8123(517) 351-9409 $89.99
plus taxes (ask for USPS rate )
Friday:
Registration: 1-8pmShips Store: 3-7pm
Council Mtg: 4-6pm
Saturday:
Registration 7am-12Ships Store 8am-4p
Dinner/Dance 7 pm
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March 2011
2011 Change of Watch2011 Change of Watch2011 Change of Watch2011
Change of Watch
The 2011 PHPS Bridge is reciting the Oath of Office as
administered by D/CDR Jim
Draper, JN. The 2011 Bridge consists of CDR Teena Lashbrook, SEO
Dick Haas, XO MikeBachler, AO Dale Lashbrook, and Treasurer Jim
McDonald. Below left, CDR Teena re-
cites the oath. Below right, Don Bacon presents a gift to
outgoing CDR Raetzel.
(Gorilla Tape? Whats the story there?)
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Change of Watch (continued)Change of Watch (continued)Change of
Watch (continued)Change of Watch (continued)
Above: Nancy Harland enjoys a laugh with
Mike and Barb Nall.
Right:: Bill Meier and Lon Skoglund look very
serious while Wendy and Larry Krabach in
back not so much.
D/C Draper awards Bob Carlisle his 25 year
pin as CDR Teena looks on.
Below: Joining in the festivities were George
Mosher, Colette Witherspoon and
Claude Lawrence.
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MarchMarchMarchMarch
08 March Executive Committee Meeting 7:30pm PHPS HQ
13 March Second Sunday Potluck 4:00pm PHPS HQ
25-26 March D9 Spring Conference Causeway Bay Hotel, Lansing
29 March General Membership Meeting 7:30pm* Great Lakes
(Ralph Molinaro will present on his Trent-Severn trip Cruising
Club
AprilAprilAprilApril
09 April Blessing of the Fleet 1:00pm Great Lakes
Maritime Center
10 April Second Sunday Potluck 4:00pm PHPS HQ
12 April Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm PHPS HQ
26 April General Membership Meeting 7:30pm* China Lite
* Social Hour precedes the General Membership meetings starting
at 6:30pm
March 2011
CalendarCalendarCalendarCalendar
China Lite3875 24th Avenue
"North End Route 25
Port Huron
April Dinner Meeting
This year we plan to have occasional General Membership Meetings
at a restaurant. The first onewill be next month, April 26th, at
the North End China Lite. We will have an authentic and
affordableChinese buffet. Included in the mouth watering buffet
assortment of tasty selections will be: AlmondChicken, Sweet &
Sour Chicken, Szechuan Chicken, Steak Kow, Beef with Broccoli, and
Sweet &Sour Shrimp. These entrees are served with homemade
soup, egg rolls, and fried rice. Tea, coffeeand fortune cookies are
also included. All for only $ 13.40 per person which includes tax
and tip.
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General Membership MtgMarch General Membership Mtg
Tuesday March 29, 2011Tuesday March 29, 2011Tuesday March 29,
2011Tuesday March 29, 2011
Great Lakes Cruising ClubGreat Lakes Cruising ClubGreat Lakes
Cruising ClubGreat Lakes Cruising Club
405 Water St., PH405 Water St., PH405 Water St., PH405 Water
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