December Christmas Party Galveston Yacht Club January Business
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December Christmas Party Galveston Yacht Club January Business
VOLUME XLIX December 2006 A Unit of the UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS® District 21 NUMBER 9 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BRIDGE… The D/21 Fall Conference Cruise was beyond all expectations. Hats off to the Beaumont Squadron for a job well done. Congratulations to all. There was so much to do and yet so much free time; it all fitted together wonderfully. Please, take a look at the many spring classes set to go early in 2007. Lt/C Frank Lotz and staff have laid out an excellent array (see page five for details). Operations Training and Leadership Development Training classes are set for 18 November. All new committee chairs and incoming Bridge Officers are encouraged to attend. Galveston Bay won the Prince Henry Award for the best ratio of graduates from AP to JN and JN to N. Congratulations to Bill Fink, Bob Carter and Mike Trznadel. Have you noticed the excellent fall weather? It certainly has accented the fall season and gives us a new change of clothes. Be sure to dust your fall and winter wardrobes. We have lots of events just around the corner. Our mothers would be proud to see us dressed up for our Christmas party and the Boat Lane Parade. I wish all our parents were here to join us and to enjoy festivities with us. Finally, comes a few odds and ends. Dot and I are still working to get our VSCs in before the end of November. There is a nice Boating Activity to Harborwalk 17-19 November which can be reached by land or water. Please, enjoy your Thanksgiving and see us back here for the Christmas Meeting at the Galveston Yacht Club. I understand we will have live music during the evening. Again, thanks to Bill Whipkey for his unselfish time donated to collect funds at our monthly meetings. Thanks, Bill. Fly your Ensign Proudly, Commander Phil Welch, SN December Christmas Party Galveston Yacht Club January Business Meeting/Election Elks Lodge, Kemah, Texas Saturday, 02 December Place: Galveston Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Dr See Map Inside on page 10 for Directions. Social Hour: 1830 Meeting & Dinner: 1930 Dinner: Three 4oz. Parts Each of Grilled Red Fish, Chicken Milanaise and Roasted Sirloin With New Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables and Desserts Drinks: Coffee, Tea and Water Cash Bar available Reservations, Yes, by 24 Nov telephone committee Live Music for Dancing by Two Play, Austin, TX Dress: Uniform A w/Bow Tie, Ladies Cocktail wear Price: $30 Friday, 06 January 2007 Place: Elks Lodge, Kemah, 623 Hanson Rd. Just West of Home Depot on 2094 before bridge Social Hour: 1830 Meeting & Dinner: 1930 Dinner: Prime Rib with Potato, Salad, Vegetables Drinks: Coffee, Tea and Water Elks Lodge Cash Bar Open to GBPS Reservations, Yes, through telephone committee Speaker: None Dress: Uniform “F” w/black Tie or Casual Price: $20 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze Galveston Bay Breeze Official monthly publication of the Galveston Bay Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®. Now Hear This! 2006 GBPS Office Phone: 281 474-7145 Online Bay Breeze at: www.GBPS.org Address correspondence to: Hint Editor Galveston Bay Breeze 4323 Lemon Tree Houston, TX 77088 November Editor: Cdr Phil Welch, SN [email protected] or phone: (281) 820-0649 17-19 18 23 28 Photo By: D/1st/Lt Dot Welch,SN P/C Jesse Comeaux, JN Lt Mike Barido,P Staff: P/Lt/C C.J. Settles, AP, P/C Ray Kearney, SN and P/D/Lt/C Billie Kearney, N Lt Jinx Manning, P D/Lt Natalie Laffere, JN P/C Marvin and June Radney Henry Milam, P and Carol A. Milam, P P/C Bill Strybos, SN Dean Hanson, AP D/1st/Lt Dot Welch, SN All members of the Bridge December 02 05 09 25 Any article appearing in this publication is to be assumed as representing the opinion of the author and is not to be considered as reflecting the policy of the Galveston Bay Power Squadron or the USPS unless so designated. The Bridge: 2006-2007 Commander Executive Officer: Squadron Education Officer: Administrative Officer: Treasurer: Secretary: Assistant SEO: Assistant Treasurer: At-Large Member: At-Large Member: At-Large Member: Cdr Phil Welch, SN Lt/C Joe Jordan, AP Lt/C Frank Lotz, AP Lt/C Kenn Manning, P Lt/C Susan Morawski, SN Lt/C Lana Sands, P 1st/Lt Janet Boerner, AP 1st/Lt William Whipkey, AP P/C Al Bieser, AP P/D/Lt/C Jack Peters, AP Frank Boerner, AP Write your Bay Breeze Articles in Harmony with the Theme of the Month. Theme: “Engine Maintenance” “Winterizing” Boating Activity: Cruise to Harborwalk GBPS CoCh Event Thanksgiving E-Board Meeting Theme: “Offshore Navigation” Christmas Party Galveston Yacht Club Proofing of the Bay Breeze 1900 Clear Lake Boat Lane Parade Christmas January Theme: “Marine Electronics” 01 02 05 09 10 13 30 New Year’s E-Board Meeting 1900 GBPS Annual Business Meeting Proofing of the Bay Breeze 1900 CoCh Planning Meeting 1900 CoCh Event E-Board Meeting Contributors are welcome to e-mail copy to the editor, or it may be mailed to address shown above. Or, if you wish, just bring yourself and your ideas to monthly meetings. Your joining in on this event is the important thing! Copy deadline goals are as follows: Initial Copy Deadline ------ 2200 day of monthly meeting, 80% of copy due. Final Copy Deadline -- 2200 SUN after monthly meeting, 100% of copy due. Final Bay Breeze Changes ----------- 1000 TUE, i.e., No Changes after 1000. Final Bay Breeze Proof Session------------------ Strickler Building 1900 TUE. Final Bay Breeze Edition to printer ------------------------------------1000 WED. Final Bay Breeze Edition to US Post Office ------------------------- 1000 FRI. Final Bay Breeze Edition to www.GBPS.org webpage ------------1000 MON. Carnival Cruise’s Midnight Appetizer Tray 2 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze Happy SAM HARWELL December Samuel Arch Harwell passed away on 22 October 2006. Birthdays William W. Philip Kenneth O. Ronald Reyburn D. Gabe W. Latricia Raymond T. Jinx Karen L. William T. Michael Billie James L. Linda Kay Michael Tim David R. Daryl J. Rita R. Frank Jennifer Judy A. John O. Richard C. Fink Parker Manning Marta Burford Strybos Jr. Drennen Kearney Manning Prince Drennen Fuentes Kearney Worthington Barido Hancock Deeds Huston Bladt Ash Lotz Gustafson Stringer Bartlett Collins Sam was a businessman whose career included banking, securities, management, and property development. He was an entrepreneur an entrepreneur and developed and owned a number of personal ventures. He was the Director of the five-county Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center in Bryan, Texas. After returning to Houston in 2001, he was Executive Director of Armand Bayou Nature Center. Sam was self employed at the time of his death. 1 4 5 5 6 6 12 12 12 14 19 19 19 19 20 21 23 26 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 Sam and wife Pam Sanders recently purchased a boat, The Cuddle Fish a 25 ft Albin Trawler. They joined Galveston Bay Power Squadron, taking classes to prepare for retirement cruising. Sam had attacked boating with his usual drive and determination to learn everything he could about it. He was enrolled and taking Seamanship, Piloting and Marine Electronics at the time of his death. We extend our sympathy to wife Pam and daughter Sydney. The above comes from the national Database. Help us update the national database monthly. Roster chair, Billie Kearney, would like your current information. Any new ZIP Codes, phone numbers, home, cell or work, or if you have moved or if your birthday is not listed, please e-mail her at [email protected]. Corrections are made every month of the year. GBPS current roster can be viewed and/or downloaded at www.gbps.org. It is up to date and accurate, and we thank you for your help. Jesse Comeaux and his daughter, Donna, enjoy the Complimentary Sunday Cocktail Party 3 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze D/21 Fall Conference Pictures Operations Training Seminar 18 November 2006 at 0830 Strickler Building LYC On Saturday, 18 November from 0830 to 1145 at the Strickler Building at LYC, we will have our annual OT Seminar. At OT, we explain how the squadron is organized at the local, District and National level and how the various programs are administered. This seminar is very important for new members who are curious as to what USPS is all about. We develop the "Who we are and what we do" concept. This seminar is also very informative for members who have not attended one in several years as programs change with time and the latest updates from national will be discussed. D/Cdr Charles Strong and wife, Ginny Strong Complimentary Lunch will be enjoyed by participants. Following lunch, Joe Jordan will give a Leadership Development Seminar. All participants will qualify for having taken this most important class. It looks nice on your resume when you are recommended for a position from the Nominating Committee at Squadron, District or National USPS Levels. Lt/C Kenn Manning, P Brenda and Dan Joyce Host Squadron Cdr Cathy Schexnider, Ken Ortolon Brenda Joyce and Dot Welch enjoy Costume Night 4 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze The Starboard Side: NAUTICAL We had a nice turnout at our LaPorte Boating Course in October. Five students found out about the course from our members: John Knox, P; Jack Peters, AP and Bill Carr, AP. Five from our boat show representatives. Five from friends of GBPS including Bob Lutz. Three from the Internet. One from an Insurance Company. One from GBPS Vessel Examiner (Tricia Lotz, S). KNOWLEDGE The Port Side: Prince Henry the Navigator has returned to Galveston Bay Power Squadron. GBPS received this prestigious award at the Fall 2006 USPS® District 21 Conference. Next year our first boating course will be the four Saturdays in February at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center in Baytown. Start spreading the word. I’ll be sending you a poster about the end of December. Who knows, maybe you will be recognized for getting a student on board next year. The government of Portugal awarded a replica of Prince Henry the Navigator, as a trophy, for each of the Districts of USPS® to promote the study of Navigation. District 21 determines the winner from an index using ratios of AP to JN plus JN to N over a two year period. Credit, for winning this award, goes to Bill Fink, SN, P/C Robert Carter, SN and Lt Mike Trznadel, SN, plus numerous other GBPS Instructors and Students including Lt James Tyson, JN; Thomas Anderson, JN; Keith Wingate, JN and Michael Murphy, JN. Remember, Educational opportunities abound in GBPS. We do need your help. Contact any of us. Stay safe over the holidays, Lt/C Frank Lotz, AP, SEO [email protected] Our fall member classes are winding up and it’s time to be thinking about what you are going to take next year. Piloting starts Thursday 04 January. Navigation begins Monday 09 January. An all new Jr. Navigation will begin in January, subject to receiving the new texts. Weather starts Wednesday 10 January. Engine Maintenance will begin 15 January. An all new Seamanship starts 28 February. A Public Boating Course is set for Baytown in early February and precedes the Seamanship course. Advanced Piloting begins 05 April following the 04 January Piloting Course. Instructor Development will be held 06 March through 10 April. Glen and Peggy Mathis on stage for “know your spouse questions.” They got the best laughs of all. 5 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze 50 Gather at Monument Inn for November Meeting TCU roommates, Jinx Manning and Rita Kirtpatrick Susan Morawski displays check from Exxon-Mobil Foundation for matching funds generated for service contributed by Fred and Carol Coffee. Phil Welch rewards Speaker, Tom Deen, for a well received, entertaining and educational speech on Maritime Law. Clark and Lillian Dickerman, Our only couple that are both P/C’s and SN’s. New Members, Rick Olsen and Donnell and Craig Zimmerman, pose with P/D/C Charles Ashford after taking USPS Pledge. Bill Whipkey, Asst. Treasure, set up for check-in. Many thanks for all your hard work, Bill. 6 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze D/21 Conference Pictures D21 Conference Aboard Ecstasy Besides the monsoons en route to Galveston and the intermittent showers thereafter, the D/21 Fall Conference was very successful. Eighty cabins were booked for the cruise. GBPS had 26 members and family attending: Charles Ashford, Terri Hemingway, Bill and Mary Barrow, Bill and Betty Carr, Frank and Patricia Lotz, Jack and Barbara Peters, Jesse and Donna Comeaux, Ray and Billie Kearney, Les and Nat Laffere, Joe and Janis Jordan, Glenn and Peggy Mathis, Frank and Janet Boerner, Philip and Janice Parker, Phil and Dot Welch. Thursday, 26 Oct 2006, Boarding and Orientation—Carnival had seated D/21 in the same area but had put us at dining tables with members of other squadrons. We like to sit with our friends; however, this was a good way to get acquainted with other nice people. As a surprise, each cabin received a bottle of wine compliments of our travel agent, Mary Jane. Friday, 27 Oct 2006, was the official USPS District 21 Fall Conference aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship ECSTASY hosted by Beaumont Power Squadron. Although the unusual ambience (bar supplies and orange Chinese lanterns) in the Chinatown Lounge made us feel like an “organized mob”, everything was planned and very business like. Programs had been slipped under our doors and a printed booklet was distributed. This contained the 14 Commanders’ pictures and reports. Also, pictures of the current D/21 Bridge Officers and their reports. Joe Dorn interrupted the first part of the program with a skit. He arrested Sheriff “Dead Eye” Strong on various charges. He was released on bail, but is being carefully watched. Tin badges were given to the attendees so they could help this surveillance. This whole act was announcing the D/21 Spring Conference of 29 Mar – 1 Apr 2007 to be held at Lakeway Resort in Austin. Many Awards were given out: GBPS was happy to bring Prince Henry home again! We also earned a NOAA Honorable Status for work done in Cooperative Charting. Our Commander announced that we have 263 Active and 22 Family members, 30 new members since the last conference, 20 course completions, 16 members present, 10 delegates and 4 alternates. D/C Strong presented a Dot Welch, Ecstacy’s Captain and Phil Welch Charles Ashford and daughter, Terri Arrest of “Dead Eye” Strong 7 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze D21 Conference Aboard Ecstasy Continued “Ding Dong Dumas” Award to the Chief’s representative R/C Howard Yoas, SN. Other business of interest: SN will require six elective courses; D/21 Star Squadron Award Program was revised. Suggestions for saving money: the ENSIGN is to have only six issues; Merit Marks will be submitted electronically; teleconferencing will replace some National Operating Committee meetings; proposed 3 Districts going together for conferences. The meeting was adjourned. Friday evening featured the Formal Captain’s Cocktail Party and Dinner. Saturday, 28 Oct 2006 in Cozumel. Sunday, 29 Oct 2006, A Members Memorial was held on the stern of the ship to honor those who passed away since the Spring Conference: GBPS lost Marion (ChiChi) Ashford, P on 12 Aug 2006; Romney Eddie Dansby, AP on 08 Oct 2006; Sam Harwell on 22 Oct 2006. A poem and hymn followed remarks by D/C Charles Strong, AP. This was an appropriate and very moving tribute to our departed members. Leadership Development, CoCh and DB2000 workshops were held during the day. All-in-all, this was one of the best conferences ever! D/Lt Nat Laffere P/D/Lt/C Billie Kearney Jack and Barbara Peters GBPS get together at Cocktail Party Chief’s representative, R/C Howard Yoas, SN Honors GBPS with CoCh Awards. Our Captain and Entertainment Director pose with Jan and Joe Jordan. GBPS receives USPS Membership Growth Award 8 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze Safety Officer’s Report GBPS E-BOARD MEETING FOR 1 NOVEMBER 2006 I stumbled upon an article in Go Boating magazine that I thought was quite interesting. It had to do with things to consider when looking for a boat. We all have ideas about what we would like to have in our next boat. We feel that the length, type of power, speed, accommodations, number of heads, location of the galley are all terribly important, but there is one thing more that might be easily overlooked. Ease of maintenance! If you can’t reach the spark plugs under the exhaust manifolds, neither can the service man when it comes time for giving your engine a tuneup. What should be a very simple job might become a complicated one and consequently a lot more expensive than you anticipated. We owe it to ourselves to look at any boat we might be considering to see how accessible service items are. Read the test reports and know what items might need to be serviced, from the steering cable, to sparkplugs, and even to replacing internal fuel tank. In the interest of keeping maintenance costs and our blood pressure in line let us all check carefully before purchase. Lt Elaine Proctor, AP Safety Officer Continued from left hand column. P/D/Lt/C Jack Peters has been working to get computer hookup in the Building for use by our Instructors in our Classes. Lt/C Lotz discussed a Membership Youth Poster Contest for young people—3 age groups: 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. He requested that information be posted in the Bay Breeze for interested members or they can look for information about this contest on USPS.Org. P/C Harless Benthul, Legal Officer, reported that it is time for GBPS to file their Report for Nonprofit Organization with the Secretary of State, which is due 09 November, 2006. Also, P/C Benthul requested that the Commander designate a new Registered Agent for the Secretary of State (a person that accepts mail on a routine basis— approximately every four years). Billie Kearney has agreed to fill this position. The meeting was adjourned at 2125. Respectfully submitted, Lt/C Lana Sands, P As a quorum was present the Cdr called the meeting to order. Lt/C Joe Jordan discussed an upcoming Leadership Development Course which will be held Saturday, 18 November, 01-03. As Lt/C Jordan is concerned about falling membership in the Squadron over the last few years, he is working on a “Customer Service” Survey Questionnaire to be sent to members who have been in GBPS five years or less. Lt/C Frank Lotz reported that 50% of the recent Safe Boating Course members completed the course. A motion was made and seconded to accept Boris E. Jones, Elizabeth Anne Jones, Craig B. Zimmerman, DonnaLee Zimmerman (a family membership), John L. Hovan and Kathleen M. O’Neill (additional active member) as new members of GBPS. Motion carried. Lt/C Lotz received a round of applause for the Education Department for receiving the Prince Henry Education Award. This prestigious award is given to the Squadron who has the largest number of N and JN completions in a year’s time. GBPS was the first Squadron to win this award when it first came into being. Lt/C Lotz attributes our success in regaining the award this year to Bill Fink, Mike Murphy, Keith Wingate, Rita Ash and Dot Welch. Lt/C Kenn Manning was out of town so Cdr Welch discussed our Friday, 5th January meeting at the Elks Lodge. The menu and the price needed to be decided so, after much discussion, a motion was made and seconded to charge $20 per person for the meeting price and our choice for dinner will be prime rib with all the trimmings. Motion carried. Lt/C Lana Sands distributed copies of the minutes and asked that the Board review them. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Minutes with minor corrections. Motion carried. Lt/C Susan Morawski, reported that we are solvent and that our bills are paid. Continued in right hand column. 9 December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze Annual Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake 09 Dec 2006 at 1700 This excellent D/21 Christmas party is located just opposite NASA at the Nassau Bay Hilton Hotel, 12th Floor, over looking South Shore Harbour. Admission is $15/person which includes beer, wine and cocktails. As always, at a Squadron event like this, please bring a Hors D’oeuvres. Please make your check out P/D/C Charles T. Ashford, SN in the amount of $15 and mail to Charles at 614 North Flamingo, Seabrook, TX 77586. Checks should arrive by 01 December and include information regarding the number attending, your phone number and the amount enclose. Directions to Galveston Yacht Club District 21’s Geodetic Charting Port Isabel, TX 01-03 December 2006 Hotel: Casa Rosa Inn 761 W Hwy 100 Port Isabel, TX 78578 Reservations: 956.943.2052 Friday 1500-2200 Hospitality 1500-2200 Geodetic Assignments J = Broadway 10 Saturday 730 800 830 1500 1800 2000 Events held at the LMYC Coffee Assignments Search & Recovery Hospitality Lighted Boat Parade Italian Dinner: Marcello’s Contact: D/Lt Chris Rakestraw Phone: 956.245.7880 Email: [email protected] December 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze We had the pleasure of meeting new members, Craig and Donna Lee Zimmerman, at the November meeting. They recently moved from Clear Lake to Dayton where they are residing in a 102-year old farmhouse, with fabulous hardwood floors which Donna loves.The move to the farm became necessary so Donna could have plenty of room for her 5 horses. By the way, they have a sailboat also. This ‘N’ That by June & Jinx It was such a treat visiting with the Dickermans at the November meeting. They are just recently back from attending the National Convention of American Ex-Prisoners of War held in Nashville, Tennessee. Clark was especially thrilled to spend three days reminiscing with the Tail Gunner from his B17 Bomber crew. The two of them are the only ones left from their crew of nine men. Clark and Lillian also expect to spend Thanksgiving in Dallas with about 30 or more immediate family members. Then in January, the whole clan is going to be aboard the Royal Caribbean for their grandson’s wedding. We were pleased to hear that Susan Mouw is now doing well after a long, rough summer fighting a heart problem. A check for $500 to the Squadron was a welcome donation from Exxon Mobil. Fred Coffey made the presentation at the November meeting. We're glad to have you aboard Rick Olsen, and know that you are looking forward to connecting with our members and attending the Squadron's boating courses. Rick is from Buzzard Bay. Many of you may recall the name Buzzard Bay, as it is featured prominently, on an USPS 1210 TR Chart used in the AP course. Former members Ron Lane and Gene Bonner were visiting in the area recently to attend the graduation of their daughter from Medical School. Congratulations! David Trant is planning on entering the Air Force in January as a Lieutenant Colonel. He will be a flight surgeon. Debbie will be holding down the fort and staying flexible for David, as well as planning their daughter’s wedding in March. John and Susan Morawski's daughter, Erin, won a grant recently, presented at the Early Childhood Conference in Dallas. Jan and Joe Jordan report a fantastic good time on the Carnival Cruise for District 21 Conference. They enjoyed all the fun stuff and meeting so many people from GBPS and all the District Squadrons. It was a great mini-vacation and a successful conference. They hope to do it again and have many more people aboard. The Welches graciously donated a pair of tickets to “A Tuna Christmas” to be held at the Grand Opera House in Galveston. Dot had numbered spoons and our guest speaker drew the winning number which belonged to lucky Charles Ashford. Before he got back to the table, daughter Terri announced that he had a date for the evening and she was it. Way to go, Terri! If you didn't attend the November meeting at Monument Inn, you missed a fantastic meal and a great speaker, Tom Deen, maritime lawyer/comedian, who presented an enjoyable program. The fish, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, crab and oysters were yummy. Ray Kearney, we missed you at the Monument Inn meeting. By the way, Ray, did you throw away the beige sox after the District 2l Conference cruise? The Radneys would like you all to know they are preparing their grandson, Matthew, 10 years of age, to become a Squadron member. As a cub scout, he has won the "Rain Gutter Regatta" with his sail boat 5 years in a row. Joke question of the month by John Morawski. How does a parrot stay on a pirate's shoulder? Answer - "Polygrip". 11 October 2006 The Galveston Bay Breeze Bay Breeze Buddies Gerry Bennett and Bill Schaaf Billie & Ray Kearney Brian Smith Mary Ann Smith Bill & Mary Barrow Joe & Jan Jordan Jane & John Krommenhoek Eric & Jane Sample Donald & Sylvia Moore Fred & Carol Coffey Les & Natalie Laffere Henry & Carol Milam Bill & Betty Carr Marvin & June Radney Alison Benthul Gabe & Betsy Strybos Ronald S. Marta Karen Coady Jack Peters Charles & Lorraine Gautier Anthony & Carolyn Hall Kenn & Dale Manning Lana Sands & Keith Schwabe Mike & Judy Trznadel Bay Breeze Buddies Glenn & Peggy Mathis Frank & Trish Lotz Dot & Phil Welch Bill & Lenora Tarnow Dianne Hammond Jim Hammond Jinx Manning John & Susan Morawski
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