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Bridge 2008-2009
The Plotter is the official publication of the Austin
Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons. Address
correspondence and contributions to Editor, The Plotter,
13313 Lamplight Village Ave., Austin, TX 78727. Telephone 512.748.3455.
We retain the right to edit any material submitted to
The Plotter.
Editor
Ron McCracken
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Commander--Cdr Ginny Strong, AP
Executive Officer--Lt/C Stephen R. Schmidt, AP
Educational Officer--P/D/Lt/C Christine G. Geist, SN
Administrative Officer--Lt/C Karl Fisher, AP
Secretary--Lt/C Carol Johnson
Treasurer--Lt/C Robert K. Little, AP
Members at large:
- Lt James Harrison, AP
- Lt Max Werkenthin III, AP
- P/D/C Charles V. Strong, AP
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From the Executive Department
National Safe Boating Week is coming up May 17 - 23. Chet Geist, our
safety committee chairman, has mentioned posters - we're probably
going
to start seeing his safety posters at the marinas.
Al Hitchcock reports that his group has already done 42 Vessel Safety
Checks at "Just For Fun" and then they followed up with another 20
VSC's
at Lakeway Marina.
Our new COOP Charting chairman, Clint O'Connor, is sailing his
trimaran
to Key West and will be out of pocket a couple of weeks. He will have
news of our
July 26 charting event in Port Isabel. We wish him luck on his trip
to
Florida.
I'm still new at this job but I plan to meet with the LCRA and Parks &
Wildlife boating safety folks. I will report on their activities and
any
interaction we might have with them in the coming year.
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I hope to see you at the Surf & Turf on 24 May!
Lt/C Steve Schmidt, AP
APS XO
From the Education Department
Saturday, May 17th, is the day for our next America’s Boating Course
class. The class will be at Travis County West Service Center, 4501
RR 620 North at Mansfield Dam. It is from 9 AM until 5 PM. If you
know a boater that is interested, have them leave a message on our
Call Notes number, 512-343-BOAT, to pre-register.
Congratulations to Jim Harrison. He has received his grade of
Advanced Pilot. He completed AP in January, but to receive AP he
also had to complete Seamanship which he did this April.
It’s time for Engine Maintenance. Charles Strong almost has the
classroom ready. It’s located at 6105 Hudson Bend Road. The first
class will be on Saturday, May 31st, from 9 AM until 12 Noon. The
next class date is Saturday, June 7th, also from 9 AM until 12 Noon.
Bring your overalls and "Go-Jo" for clean up, because you
will be tearing down an engine. You must have your Engine
Maintenance text before class starts so that you can read ahead. If
you still need a text, contact Charles at 266-1638 or Christine Geist
at 327-0928.
P/D/Lt/C Christine G. Geist, SN
SEO
I am pleased to announce the addition of Max Werkenthin to
the Bartz Committee. Max will certainly bring a lot of APS
history and knowledge to this committee.
Thanks for agreeing to serve.
Charles Strong, Chairman
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From the Administrative Department
From the Treasurer’s Desk:
Just as a reminder the annual dues renewal is underway. We adopted
the Anniversary Billing system with USPS again this year. You should
have received your dues renewal notice and invoice from USPS by now,
if not please contact USPS at 1-888-367-8777 or email Bob Little at
blittle@austin.rr.com. We have set a goal of 100% dues renewal; we
are counting on you for renewal and prompt payment.
The easiest way to pay is to return the invoice to USPS with your
payment or you can pay on-line with a credit card at www.usps.org/dues. Do not mail your
dues payments to Bob, but rather to USPS. You should have received
an initial billing, and if you do not pay it you will receive a
reminder billing 30 days after the initial billing. If you do not
pay 90 days after the initial billing, you will be considered
nonrenewed. For new members, you may not see your renewal billing
until the 12-month anniversary date of your initial dues.
If you have any questions or need for assistance please contact Bob
Little, Squadron Treasurer.
May promises to be an exciting month for APS members. The 7th
Annual Surf-N-Turf party will be held at the Strong’s lake house on
Saturday May 24. See the Flyer for details.
If you'd like to volunteer to help set-up, cook, and clean up, please
drop me a line at kbf@austin.rr.com or via phone
512-459-3203.
I am also trying to organize some recruiting activities that aim to
network with our colleagues and friends. The plan is provide a brief
introduction to the USPS and the APS at member’s workplaces or at
group gatherings. Please let me know if you have a suggestion for a
place.
Lt/C Karl Fisher, AP
SAO
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Member Appreciation
In the years that I have been in the Power Squadron, I have been
amazed by the people that come and go and by the ones that stay. The
ones that stay, have been the ones that have taken leadership roles
and their dedication is always inspiring. One such person is Allan
Hitchcock. Allan joined the Power Squadron and even though he was
not an avid boater, was interested in learning something new. Allan
went on to serve as Commander and has held many positions since then
including the position he now holds – Chairman, Vessel Safety
Committee. He has done an excellent job in his position and Austin
was number three in the district last year out of 14 squadrons.
Allan’s chronologic age might be older than mine, but he is certainly
30 years younger in mind and spirit. If you could observe him
inspecting boats – climbing in and out – he is, to use kid’s
terminology, awesome.
One of the benefits of people staying in the squadron a long time is
the many lasting friendships you form and I consider Allan one of
mine.
Thanks Allan for doing a great job.
Charles Strong, Past District Commander
Happy Birthday!
| Charlis Willi | 5 |
| Howard Yoas | 7 |
| Heather Hearn | 15 |
| Michael Hearn | 17 |
| Cory Cook | 19 |
| T.W. Cook | 19 |
| Maureen Miller | 19 |
| Alese Smith | 24 |
| Mary Pierpont | 29 |
| Christopher Menton | 31 |
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
May 17-23
"Boat Smart from the Start"
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May is a very special month in the boating community for many
reasons--school is out, more people on the lake, and there is a major
holiday--Memorial Day. May 17-23 is National safe Boating week and
carries a lot of significance which means a time to rethink our
mission. We, in the Austin Power Squadron, have an ABC class
scheduled, a continuing Vessel Safety Inspection effort and in our
spare time are planning on a very fun event on May 24th – our 7th
Annual Surf and Turf thus covering all three sides of our triangle.
