May Events From the Wheelhouse

L O N G B AY P O W E R S Q U A D R O N
The official publication of Long Bay Power Squadron, District 26
A Unit Of United States Power Squadrons
www.longbayps.org
Volume 55, Issue 5
Commander
Cdr. John Johnson, JN
843-957-2940
[email protected]
Executive Officer
Lt/C Jerry Williams, S
843-902-0861
[email protected]
Administrative Officer
Lt/C Rhonda Hardee, JN
843-902-8653
[email protected]
Education Officer
P/C Rich Gienopie, AP
843-357-0043
[email protected]
Secretary
Lt/C Pat Spina
843-421-2222
[email protected]
Treasurer
Lt/C Chris Stanecki, P
843-651-0820
[email protected]
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From the Wheelhouse
Cdr. John Johnson, JN
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Does this sound familiar? If
you have children, then this is too often familiar. The answer is, No, not yet. May
17th Kicks off National Boating Safety Week! As you know, one of the most
important aspects of the United States Power Squadron is Boating Safety. Please
join me in making an effort between now and Boat Safety week to make a
difference in our boating community. We can start by having our boats undergo a
free safety exam and encourage others to do so. Remember we have a lot of
activities planned throughout the year. Get involved, don’t miss out, and join the
fun… Then you can say Are we there Y et? Until next time, you can find me in the
wheelhouse
John
May Events
Tuesday, May 6th - Executive Meeting, Webster University, 1830
Friday - Sunday - May 9th - 11th - Long Bay Loop Cruise from Little River Inlet
to Georgetown, SC
Tuesday, May 13th - Dinner Meeting, Angelo’s Steak & Pasta, Cocktails 1800
Dinner 1900 - order from the menu
Friday - Sunday - May 16th - 18th - D/26 Cruise and Rendezvous at Thurmond
Lake
*** Don’t forget to have a Vessel Safety Check done on your boat ***
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Lt/C Rhonda Hardee, JN
APRIL MEETING - April meeting was held at Damon’s Oceanfront with 40 people in
attendance. Our speaker was Ed Kridler from District. He presented Ken Payne with the Commander of the
Year award. Sharon Payne received the Membership achievement award. John Johnson received the boating
activities Division III award. Larry Byrd received the Distinctive Communicator Award for the
website. Margaret and Bob Epps also received the Distinctive Communicator Award for their work on the
“Fore ‘n Aft”. Congratulations to everyone that contributed their time and effort to the Long Bay Power
Squadron!
Also, congratulations to Linette Johnson. This night was her lucky night. Linette took home the name tag prize
and the 50/50 in the amount of $37.
OVERNIGHT ANCHORING - Following the great day we had at Bucksport Marina, four boats met at the
Oxbow for an overnight anchoring. It was just an awesome continuation from earlier in the day. We had great
weather, food, and company. If you didn’t make this event, please try to come out for the future ones. We have
such an amazing time.
LANDING CLEANUP - The cleanup was held on April 19. There were 4 people in attendance. Thank you
for all who came out and assisted with the cleanup.
MAY MEETING - Angelo’s Steak & Pasta will be hosting our meeting this month. The meeting will be held
on May 13, 2014 at 2311 S. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC. Cocktails will be at 1800 with dinner at 1900. We
will be ordering off of the menu or buffet.
LONG CRUISE - The cruise will be Sunday, June 15 – June 21, 2014. We are in the process of finalizing the
cruise plans. I have some members interested in joining us in Beaufort. If you wish to travel by car, please
contact me so that we can make motel arrangements
Rhonda
APRIL CRUISE
Larry Byrd, SN
The members who participated in our April 12 trip to Bucksport Marina could not have asked for a more perfect
day. Sunny, 80 degrees with a light breeze, lunch on the docks overlooking the Waccamaw, then on to the docks
for a “Boaters Skills” contest. 23 boaters and 7 boats took part.
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April Cruise
The skills contest consisted of things we as boaters should know or can learn in a “Seamanship” class. 0 to 5
points were awarded depending on how skilled you were at tying a cleat hitch, using the clove hitch and hanging
a boat fender, tossing a ring buoy or cushion to a person in the water. Heaving a line to a dock hand was used as
the tie breaker to determine 2nd and 3rd place winners. Bonus points were awarded if you knew the correct names
for the flags flying on the cruise leader’s boat.
First place winner was Phil Johnson claiming a new inflatable PFD. Second prize of a homemade coconut pie
went to Bob Epps and third place was claimed by Linnette Johnson who choose a box of homemade chocolate
covered peanuts. Thanks to Kathryn Byrd for her baking skills in preparing delectable prizes. Everyone who
took part went home with some small token gift.
Two special consolation prizes were awarded. One went to our Cdr. for tossing the life ring to a ghost on the
bow of his boat rather than the drowning victim in the water. The other went to Carol Reilly for having the best
excuse for being late: “I went swimming in Barefoot Harbor and had to go home to change clothes and gargle”.
Let me say again: you miss a lot when you don’t take part in Long Bay Events.
Larry
EDUCATION DEPT.
P/C Rich Gienopie, A/P
Nothing much to report for the Education Department. Still working on setting up a CPR class (may have to
have multiple classes due to limited class size as a result of the type of training involved). Hope to have a
schedule for next month. No further request for Seamanship have been received. One request for Cruise
Planning which is not a sufficient number to hold a class. Anyone interested in gaining further knowledge
PLEASE contact me so that we may put together a class.
Rich
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TREASURER
Lt/C Chris Stanecki, P
Commander Johnson has directed that each month I provide a
summary of our financial information in the Fore N’ Aft. This
summarizes activity for February and March, 2014.
February, 2014 Starting Balance
Revenue: Dues
Education (ABC Course) and Marine Electronics
Meeting (January & February)
Expenses: Dues
Education
Meeting
48.00
410.00
723.20
152.50
961.46
585.00
February, 2014 Ending Balance
March, 2014 Starting Balance
Revenue: Meetings
Transom Tags
30.00
100.00
Expenses: Dues
General Expense
District Conference
108.75
182.50
150.00
March, 2014 Ending Balance
$7700.08
1181.20
1698.96
$7182.32
$7182.32
130.00
441.25
$6871.07
If you have not renewed your Transom Tag it has been removed from the “Fore ‘n Aft”. If you wish to renew or
have a new Transom Tag please send your $20 check payable to the Long Bay Power Squadron to me. For new
Tags email the name and font you wish to use to me at [email protected] and mail your check made
payable to Long Bay Power Squadron to me at 1027 Castle Rock Ct., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
Chris
May
Birthdays
Frank J. DeDomenick - 8th
Susan L. Stanecki L. - 11th
Alyssa Boyd - 13th
Randy J. Riotto - 13th
Debra VanNostrand - 13th
Ralph P. Spadaccini - 14th
James C. Vaught - 16th
Richard Joseph Mihalik, Sr. - 17th
Robert J. Armour - 23rd
Gary D. Laser - 29th
Jerry L. Williams - 29th
George B. Rast - 30th
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What the VSC Decal Means
P/D/C/ William F. Mullin, AP
A critical safety step you can take with your boat is to arrange for a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). The people
who will do the checking are trained members of USPS or USCGAux. They follow a series of steps and can
issue a certificate that your boat has passed the inspection and you get a VSC decal to stick in the window.
Is this a free pass to act irresponosibly? Nope, it is not. What it really means is that on the day and time of the
inspection the examiner believes your boat passes the safe boating test. There’s a hidden value to the decal that
most of us tuck away in a dark corner of our brains. That is that if the Coast Guard, DNR or a local police
authority decides to stop you, that VSC sticker tells them you are responsible enough to have your boat
checked. That may be enough to let you proceed. No guarantee, but it may help.
A few years ago, some “do-gooder” decided to emblazon the USC Sticker with the name of an insurance
company. No mention of USPS or USCGAux. That got a bunch of backs up. The “goof” is now fixed, but it
reminds me to remind you that you must NEVER modify a VSC sticker in any way whatsoever. Why not?
Because that is an automatic trigger to cause an inspector to go after the slightest problem on your boat. Once
you have the sticker, LEAVE IT ALONE! STICK IT IN A CONVENIENT WINDOW—PERIOD!
One more point is worth mentioning about the VSC decal. Take a look around your marina or launch ramp.
How many boats do you see that lack the decal? As a member of Long Bay Power Squadron this is your
chance to help these boaters become safer boaters. Try to talk to the boater whose vessel lacks the VSC decal
and encourage them to have their boat inspected. There’s never a charge and even if the boat fails the
inspection, that’s the end of it. No law enforcement or other agency is ever informed about the failure. It’s
strictly a matter between the boat owner and the inspector. This is a courtesy inspection. We all want the safest
boaters possible.
Volunteer to become a Vessel Safety Examiner. There’s a short training session involved and, yes, you have to
know your way around a boat. On the other hand, this is a valuable service you can offer fellow boaters.
Congratulations to P/C Kenneth Payne, JN,
named
District 26
Commander of the Year
Surf Water promotions is a new business our members are encouraged to use
for any personalized items. They can embroider our Burgee, your boat name,
almost anything you could wish on clothing. You may provide the item or
they will furnish. They also do vinyl boat graphics, screen printing signs and
banners, etc., etc. Check out their website at www.surfwaterpromotions.com
or check their Facebook page. Any questions you may have regarding items
available, minimum quantities or cost contact Starr Schaker at 843-215-6235
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UPCOMING CRUISE EVENTS
THE LONG BAY LOOP
Little River Inlet to Georgetown
May 8 - 1730 Docktails at the Bar efoot Mar ina Dock ar ea patio. Br ing your favor ite hor s d ’oeuvres to
share. Barefoot Marina - fuel available
May 9 - 0800 Depar t Bar efoot for Mur r ells Inlet via Little River Inlet. 1200 appr oximate ar r ival to
Marlin Quay Marina 1300 Lunch on your own 1800 Dinner at Gulfstream Café
Marlin Quay - fuel available
May 10 - 0800 Depar t Mar lin Quay for Geor getown via Winyah Bay 1200 appr oximate ar r ival
Harborwalk Marina 1800 dinner at The Rice Paddy
Harborwalk Marina—fuel available
May 11 - Return to home port
If you are planning to make this trip please contact Sean and Carol Reilly. There is a plan for inclement
weather. Additional details will be provided to cruise participants.
Please Email Sean and Carol Reilly with:
Length, beam, power requirements.
We will make the necessary Marina reservations.
Additional details will be provided to cruise participants
Sean Reilly, Cruise Leader [email protected] 843-497-4389
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National
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The current month’s activities are always in the “Fore N’ Aft” but you can see upcoming events by going to our
website to help you make future plans. Go to http://my.calendars.net/longbayps to see, month by month, what is
being planned for our Squadron.
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Who’s Who Afloat
She & I
Dopey
Rich & Mary Lou Gienopie
John & Linette Johnson
Ciao Bella!
In Memory of Rose II
Bob & Gloria Roseman
Sean & Carol Reilly
Alleluia
Fourth Times A Charm
Ken & Sharon Payne
Rhonda & Ricky Hardee
Green Eyes
Dawg Haus
Chris & Susan Stanecki
Randy & Jacque Riotto
No Respect
Rich & Debbie Schinkel
We have a Transom Tag waiting
for you.
The USPS Mission
To Promote Recreational Boating Safety Through Education and Civic Activities
While Providing Fellowship for our Members.
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As your Long Bay "Sunshine Lady", I would like to send a
bit of sunshine to anyone in our Squadron who could
use some cheering up. In order for me to do this I need
your help. Please let me know of anyone who should be
receiving a card from LBPS. Thanks for your help in
spreading sunshine to those in need.
Mary Lou Gienopie
[email protected]
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS !
Should you have need for any of the products or
services offered by our advertisers, please give them an opportunity to serve you. And WHEN you
DO — TELL them you SAW their ad in the “FORE ‘n’ AFT”. If you know someone who
would like to advertise in the “Fore ‘n’ Aft” please contact our Treasurer, Lt/C Chris Stanecki, P,
for more information
Fore ‘n Aft Staff
Bob and Margaret Epps
Please direct any suggestions or comments to
them at 843-293-4569 or [email protected]
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Safe Boating is
More Fun
LONG BAY POWER SQUADRON
6 Apache Trail
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Phone: 843-293-4569
Address Service Requested
To Editor At [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR
VIEWING THIS
NEWSLETTER ON THE
LBPS WEBSITE!
LONG BAY POWER SQUADRON
MAY 2014 MEETING
Date:
Tuesday, May 13th
Social: 1800
Dinner: 1900
Location:
Angelo’s Steak & Pasta, 2311 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Cost:
Order off the menu
Contact:
RSVP to your tel-net rep by March 7th . If you don’t know who that is, contact
Linnette Johnson at [email protected] or call 843-602-5268.
Squadron Policy: Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to meeting to avoid receiving
an invoice. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
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