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Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron, Inc.
District 14
A unit of United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power Boating – America’s Boating Club®
February 2005
COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Cdr Jean Turnbull, SN
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT
SNOW!
Here I sit at my desk in Cummaquid writing this
message. I was supposed to have picked up my boat in
Jacksonville last week and be cruising around Florida
by this time. Why am I still here and enduring 3 feet of
snow with another foot on the way?? I must be crazy!
While the electricity was still on at my house, I
did have the opportunity to do some internet surfing. I
came across the following “Boater’s Top Ten New
Year’s Resolutions” from The BoatUS Foundation.
Heeding them will make your boating safer, cleaner and
more rewarding for everyone aboard.
1.
Teach a child or friend how to sail, or introduce
them to boating. You can get them started by
encouraging them to take a USPS® basic boating
course offered by our squadron four times a year.
2.
Check your flares, fire extinguishers and other
safety equipment to be certain it is in good condition
and up-to-date. Our squadron offers free vessel safety
checks that can help identify these or any other
potential problems.
3.
The next time you go fishing, experiment with
circle hooks. These fish-saving hooks will save an
angler’s excitement of the catch for another day—or
perhaps even your own child.
4.
Familiarize yourself with an online weather
service so it becomes a routine part of your predeparture planning.
5.
Prior to weighing anchor, file a Float Plan with
a relative or friend on shore so that someone will know
your planned itinerary if you are overdue in arriving at
your destination.
6.
Fuel up your boat without spilling a drop
overboard, and contain engine room drops and spills
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with bilge pads and socks. The cumulative effect of a
little drop here and there can add up.
7.
Purchase and wear an inflatable life jacket.
Being comfortable in you life saving, personal flotation
device means you will use it.
8.
Tune your engine. An engine running at top
performance can drastically reduce harmful exhaust or
oil emissions and you will get more miles to the gallon.
9.
Set up some easy to identify, separate trash and
recycling containers aboard. A readily available
disposal system helps everyone keep trash out of the
water.
10.
Save the alcohol for when you arrive safely
back at the dock. The majority of all boating fatalities
are alcohol related.
A final resolution for our members is to enroll
in an elective or advanced grades educational program
this spring. Our schedule includes Engine
Maintenance beginning on Tuesday, 1 February;
Instructor Development starting on 9 February; and
Advanced Piloting commencing on Wednesday, 2
March.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Lt/C Larry Cole, AP*
Anyone who has knowledge of a CCSPS member who
might benefit from a bit of cheering up, or a member
who is experiencing an important event, please call
508-432-2464 or email Larry Cole.
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SQUADRON HAPPENINGS
MEMBERS' PASSINGS
Charles H. McDonald of Blackberry Lane, Hyannis
died on 8 January 2005 at Worcester Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane, a daughter
and three sons. Mr. McDonald was an educator,
founder of the National Association of Private Schools
for Exceptional Children, and active in the National
Eye Care Foundation. In addition to membership in our
squadron, Mr. McDonald was also a trustee of the
Hyannis Yacht Club, a member of the Nantucket
Anglers Club, and a captain licensed by the U.S. Coast
Guard. Funeral services were held in Worcester and
burial was in Paxton, MA.
Past Commander (1965) and Life Member Carl L.
Wolsieffer, Sr., AP, of Osterville died on 10 January
2005. Cdr Jean Turnbull, SN and D/Cdr Lee Blackburn,
SN presented him with a 50-year pin on the afternoon
of our annual Christmas party, as was reported and
pictured in the previous issue of The Porthole . Mr.
Wolsieffer was a signatory to the original articles of
incorporation of the Cape Cod Power Squadron and
earned 27 merit marks during his career with the
squadron. He was married to the late Marion E.
(Newman) for 32 years, and is survived by sons Eric G.
of Yarmouthport and Carl L., Jr. of Osterville. Funeral
services were held on 14 January in Marstons Mills.
Memorials in his name may be made to the C-O-MM
Firefighters Association, 1875 Falmouth Road,
Centerville, 02632.
NAME BADGES
Members who desire to have a name badge with the
new squadron logo on it, please e-mail the secretary,
[email protected], or call 508-432-2464. Price is $8.
Please specify in your message exactly how you want
your name to appear, e. g., Hank Kissinger.
DIRECTORY OF CAPE COD
POWER SQUADRON BRIDGE
2004-2005
Commander - Jean Turnbull, SN
PO Box 445, Cummaquid, MA 02637-0445
508-362-3495
Email- [email protected]
Executive Officer - Lt/C Ronald H. Kessel, JN*
28 Main Street - #151, Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-3377
Email - [email protected]
Educational Officer - Lt/C Derek W. Hughes, SN
17 Argyle Avenue, Centerville, MA 02632
508-771-2248
Email- [email protected]
Administrative Officer - Lt/C Joan C. Croft, AP
1753 Old Stage Road., West Barnstable MA 02668
508-420-9023
Email - [email protected]
Secretary - Lt/C Lawrence P. Cole, AP*
3 Parson's Path, Harwich, MA 02645-3307
508-432-2464
Email - [email protected]
Treasurer - Lt/C Marie E. Creonte-Hanson
88 Longview Drive, Centerville, MA 02632
508-790-0179
Email - [email protected]
Asst Educational Officer - 1st Lt Evan C. Croft, AP
1753 Old Stage Road., West Barnstable MA 02668
508-420-9023
Email - [email protected]
Porthole Editor - Lt James C. Reed
350 Scudder Avenue., Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-4974
Email - [email protected]
If you need answers to any questions, please call one of these
officers and they will be happy to help you in any way.
CCSPS WEBSITE
Lt Dave Cash, AP*
Don't forget to visit our website at
http://www.usps.org/localusps/capecod/.
We currently have educational courses, social events
and Porthole deadlines on the web page. If you have a
CCSPS event or pictures for the website, you can
contact Dave at 508-428-1097 or you can e-mail him at
[email protected].
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EDUCATIONAL NEWS
S.O.S. – Steps On Safety (CPR)
Lt/C Derek Hughes, SN
Lt Barbara F. Garrett, P
Status of Fall Courses:
The winter Boating Course with 22 students registered
is being held at the Orleans Yacht Club under the
direction of Lt Karl Davis, P and Lt June Webber, S.
As a reminder for sign up:
There may be a time in our lives when we are
confronted with the possibility of doing CPR to save
someone’s life. Although we are not obligated to
perform it, perhaps if we had a general knowledge of
what to do, the decision might be easier for us. Below
are the simple ABC’s of CPR:
1. Place the victim on a flat surface.
2. Shake or shout to the person “Are you awake?”
If no response, call 911.
3. Meanwhile, ensure an adequate Airway –Head
tilt/chin lift. Check for breathing by looking,
listening and feeling. If the victim is Breathing,
do not do CPR but wait for the ambulance.
4. If not breathing, pinch the nose closed and give
two full breaths two seconds each, into the
victim’s mouth. Make sure the chest rises and
falls. If not, check the airway again.
5. The last step is CPR. The Circulation is
checked by feeling for the carotid pulse at the
side of the trachea in the neck. If there is a
pulse, continue only the rescue breathing of one
breath every five seconds. If no pulse, start chest
compressions by placing the heel of one hand
over the lower part of the sternum about two
fingers above the tip. The other hand is placed
over the first, palm down and fingers
interlocked. Depress the sternum 1 ½ to 2 inches
at the rate of 15 compressions to every two
breaths or 80 to 100 compressions a minute.
6. Continue this process until life support arrives
or a pulse is felt.
If there are two people present, one can do the
compressions and stop while the other person gives two
breaths.
The above instructions in no way can take the place of a
good CPR course but, hopefully, it will give you
enough knowledge to consider performing it should it
ever become necessary.
Craig Ashworth[ Tel. 508 775-0457 ] will be
instructing the new Engine Maintenance Course,
starting on 1 February at 7:00pm at the Centerville Fire
Station.
P/C George Pettengill, AP will begin the next
Instructor Development on 9 February at the
Brewster Police Station.
P/R/C Don Chase, N will be instructing the new
Advanced Piloting course to begin on 2 March at the
Hyannis Airport Conference Room.
DINNER MEETING VENUES,
PROGRAMS
Lt/C Joan Croft, AP
PLEASE NOTE: When possible, reservations and checks received by
mail in advance are appreciated. This effort by all makes the
administrative officer’s planning more efficient for record keeping
and when dealing with meal counts to accommodate a restaurant’s
deadline.
24 FEBRUARY – Chatham Wayside Inn, Chatham
Guest speaker: Ruth Herrold Carmichael, Ph.D.
Topic: Effects of Nitrogen Loading on Shellfish
24 MARCH – Yarmouth House, West Yarmouth
Annual Meeting
Guest speaker: Captain Ron Sicard
Topic: Ferry Crossings – A Captain’s View from the
Bridge
28 APRIL – Hyannis Golf Club
Change of Watch
26 MAY – Orleans Inn
Orleans rotary
Guest Speaker: Jim Coogan
Topic: Cape Cod Folklore: Ashore and Afloat
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EFFECTS OF NITROGEN LOADING ON
SHELLFISH IN CAPE COD WATERS
Lt/C Joan Croft, AP
Can a sustainable relationship be managed between
nitrogen, algae, and shellfish in our coastal waters? This
will be the topic for the 24 February dinner meeting at
the Chatham Wayside Inn.
While on Cape Cod, Ruth H. Carmichael, Ph.D.
provided research that answered shellfish management
questions so that policymakers could base decisions on
science. Dr. Carmichael now is assistant professor of
marine biology at the University of Maine, Machias.
From Topeka, Kansas, it wasn’t until she was 15 that
she saw the ocean. “It was such a shock. All that
energy,” she told the Harwich Oracle for an April 21,
2004, article. From molecular biology at Northwestern
University to a bachelor’s degree in biology at the
University of Chicago, she found herself on her true
course in the Boston University Marine Program.
Prior to her current position, she worked with the BU
Marine Program based in Woods Hole, focusing her
research largely on the effects of nitrogen loading on
quahogs and softshell clams. That research led to
additional studies with colleagues at BU and the
Barnstable County Cooperative Extension studying
similar effects on scallops and oysters. Dr. Carmichael
wanted to know if nitrogen loading negatively affected
growth or survival of shellfish and if shellfish could
help suck up nitrogen (by eating phytoplankton) from
our coastal water bodies.
She discovered that in estuaries receiving high nitrogen
loads, there are more algae. Clams in these estuaries
have a lot of food to eat and grow rapidly, but if there is
too much algae, oxygen in near-bottom waters is
reduced or eliminated, which can kill the shellfish. One
suggestion Dr. Carmichael has made is to keep shellfish
off the bottom, so they can still have the benefit of large
amounts of food, without the risk of suffocation. One
possible way of accomplishing this balance is through
under-the-dock aquaculture.
TAKE PART IN OUR DISTRICT 14
SPRING CONFERENCE –
RESERVE EARLY
Lt/C Joan Croft, AP
SAVE 11-13 MARCH for a jam-packed Cape Cod
weekend of food, fun, camaraderie, seminars,
Commander’s Call and Education Department
sessions, hospitality suite socials, raffle prizes,
District Change of Watch, and professional theater.
CCSPS hosts the conference at the Ramada Inn
Hyannis. Eight squadrons will be represented:
Attleboro, Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, Greenwich Bay,
Mattapoisett, Narragansett Bay, Newport and Taunton
River.
A flyer enclosed in the Porthole highlights events and
includes a registration and meal reservation form.
Make meal reservations early to meet the 4 March
deadline! (There is no deadline for conference session
registration.)
“And Now…Mark Twain!”
Be sure to make reservations for Saturday evening at
the Hyannis Golf Club. CCSPS brings you a
professional theater experience as Mark Twain,
America’s foremost humorist, relives life on the
Mississippi.
The solo performance by New York theater and
television professional Richard Clark is full of wit and
wisdom. It is a special brand of storytelling that made
Mark Twain a legend in his time. This performance
comes to us much heralded and not to be missed.
Change of Watch, Sunday, 13 March
Come recognize D/C/ Lee Blackburn, SN, for two
years of service as District Commander. Congratulate
incoming Commander Carl Johnson, AP*, and
Executive Officer Arthur Kimber, SN. In addition,
D/Lt/C Paul Brown, SN, and P/C Judy Johnson, AP,
will be sworn in as District ASEO and member of the
District Nominating Committee respectively.
Lt James Reed
Welcome our National Law Officer R/C James D.
Richlak, SN. From Chagrin Falls, Ohio, he will
represent the Chief Commander at our Spring
Conference.
The deadline for the next Porthole is 25 February 2005.
Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you have an
article, pictures or information for the Porthole
Volunteers have stepped forward
If you haven’t already been contacted, let Lt/C Joan
Croft, AP, know if you would like to lend a hand as
needed: 508.420.9023.
EDITOR'S NOTE
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The greatest of all volunteer efforts would be to call
others, including new members, to join you in
participating. Support for the conference and its
ultimate success will be measured by the turnout.
Appetizer request for Saturday evening
Hospitality
Everyone is asked to pitch in with favorite cold
appetizer crowd pleasers. If you haven’t already
signed up, contact Hospitality Committee Chairs
Maryanne and Jim Morse, 508.778.4845.
Raffle donations needed
At work! Where you shop: specialty or gift, marina or
marine! From a favorite restaurant! From your original
art or craft that relates to Cape Cod or boating! Your
ideas are welcome.
Raffle donations are needed in great number for display
Saturday, 12 March, in the Hospitality Suite. Tickets
will be on sale all day. Take a chance at winning your
favorite prizes. Following the dinner theater
performance at the Hyannis Golf Club, the winning
tickets will be picked. What a night!
Proceeds from raffle ticket sales are our main source of
income to cover conference expenses. Let’s make it a
spectacular, colorful show for all of our guests and
district members! Contact Raffle Committee Chairs
Arlene and Wayne Richardson ASAP to coordinate raffle
donations, 508.255.6381. They are keeping a list to
minimize duplicating solicitations and to recognize
businesses.
CONFERENCE SEMINAR,
EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS
Marine Traffic Control on the Cape Cod Canal – A
marine traffic controller from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers takes us inside the command and control
center. A discussion follows advice for recreational
boaters transiting the canal.
What to Expect from a professional Surveyor? –
Retired USCG master Chief machinery Technician
Timothy Pitts is the principal surveyor for his company
and a visiting lecturer at Massachusetts Maritime
Academy. “Why do I need a marine survey?” From
answers to that basic question, learn how to avoid
pitfalls and problems; get the latest on ultrasonic testing
of hulls and equipment; and find out about client
advocacy in insurance claims.
Gathering and Cooking Cape Cod Seafood – Where
better than on Cape Cod to reap the bounty of the cold
Atlantic waters? Lt Don Bell, JN, shares his first-hand
experience and classroom know-how. Armed with
regulatory facts, proper licenses and lots of essential
equipment, discover where to find seafood delicacies on
Cape Cod and how to prepare savory culinary creations.
Cruising the Eastern Seaboard – Do you know what it
takes? Join Cdr Jean Turnbull, SN, as she offers a realworld view of planning and cruising from Cape Cod to
Florida. There will be some tale telling from the
Intracoastal Waterway to cocktails.
Soft Adventure Cruising Exhibit
We welcome our local Small Ship Specialist Judy Bell,
CTC, ACC, who will offer our members special
discounts and information about small ships, river
cruises, and Tall Ships in the U.S. (including Alaska),
Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, Europe, Yangtze River,
and the South Pacific.
CALL FOR ANNUAL MEETING
OF CCSPS
As required by our bylaws, the squadron’s
annual meeting will be held on Thursday evening,
24 March, at the Yarmouth House as part of the
monthly dinner meeting agenda. At that time,
candidates for office for the 2005-2006 fiscal year
will be voted upon.
The Nominating Committee will present its
proposed slate of officers (copy enclosed), and
additional candidates may be nominated by a
petition in writing signed by at least five active
members and filed with the squadron secretary at
least 15 days before the date of the election. Each of
the current bridge officers will present an annual
report of the preceding year’s departmental activities
and accomplishments.
Please plan to attend this very important meeting
of our squadron membership.
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CAPE COD SAIL & POWER SQUADRON 2005-2006 NOMINATIONS
Presented to the Cape Cod Sail & Power Squadron Executive Board, 21 January 2005
THE BRIDGE
COMMANDER
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
SECRETARY
TREASURER
ASSISTANT SEO
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Cdr. Ronald Kessel, JN*
Lt/C Joan Croft, AP
Lt/C Evan Croft, JN
Lt/C Wayne Richardson, P
Lt/C Roger Hanson
Lt/C Marie Creonte-Hanson
1stLt William Sindt, AP
1st Lt Paula Bacon
ELECTED COMMITTES
DIRECTORS
RULES COMMITTEE
Darrin Dion, S
James D. Leonard, JN
James Reed
Karl Davis, P
Harry Howard, AP
David A. Curtis, JN* 2006
Lt. David Cash, AP* 2007
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AUDITING COMMITTEE
The Bridge
The Directors
P/C Jean Turnbull, SN
Robert Chase, P
Terry Wilcox, P
P/C Jean Turnbull, SN
2006
2007
2008
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
P/C Charles Hutchinson, AP*
D/Lt/C Arthur Kimber, SN
2006
2007
2008
Respectfully submitted,
P/C Judy Johnson, AP*
Chairman
Nominating Committee
Your Nominating Committee cannot nominate members to serve on the Nominating Committee; therefore, we request nomination from the
floor for the member to serve until 2008.
This is the Official call to the Annual Meeting, as required by Cape Cod Sail & Power Squadron By-Laws.
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512 Main Street, Chatham, Massachusetts
508-945-5550
CAPE COD SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON, INC.
24 February - Monthly Dinner Meeting
1800 Cocktails
1845 Dinner
Wayside Inn Garden Salad
Choice of Entrée
Pan Roasted Cod
Fresh native codfish with an herb crust and finished with a zesty tomato sauce
New England Chicken
Double stuffed chicken breast with a cranberry and apple stuffing finished with a port wine demi
New York Sirloin
Sliced sirloin served with a roasted shallot and rosemary sauce
Accompaniments
Entrees are served with chef's choice of appropriate starch and fresh seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Beverage
Coffee or Tea
Program:
Speaker:
Effects of Nitrogen Loading on Shellfish in Cape Cod Waters
Ruth H. Carmichael, Ph.D.
University of Maine
I/we plan to attend the 24 February Dinner Meeting at the Chatham Wayside Inn.
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New England Chicken
New York Sirloin
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RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY 17 FEBRUARY 2005 with a check payable to Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron, Inc.
Mail to Lt/C Joan Croft, AP 1753 Old Stage Road, West Barnstable , MA 02668. Telephone 508-420-9023
Squadron Calendar of Events
February 2005
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05
09
10
12
24
25
Engine Maintenance course, Centerville Fire Station, Rte 28, Centerville
District 14 Founders Day Dinner, White’s Restaurant, Westport
Instructor Development Course, Brewster Police Station, Brewster
CCSPS Executive Board Meeting, Poyant Realtors, Hyannis
District 14 Founders Day Dinner, White’s Restaurant, Westport
CCSPS Monthly Dinner Meeting, Wayside Inn, Route 28, Chatham
Porthole Deadline
02
10
11-13
24
Advanced Piloting course, Hyannis Airport Conference Room
CCSPS Executive Board Meeting, Poyant Realtors, Hyannis
District 14 Spring District Conference, Ramada Inn, Hyannis
CCSPS Monthly Dinner Meeting & Bridge Officers’ Annual Reports, Yarmouth House
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05
07
14
16
28
29
Porthole Deadline
Basic Boating Course, Barnstable Middle School, Route 28 Hyannis
District 14 Council Meeting , Whites Restaurant, Westport
CCSPS Executive Committee Meeting, Poyant Realtors, Hyannis
Vessel Safety Check examiner training program, location TBA
CCSPS Monthly Dinner Meeting & Change of Watch, Hyannis Golf Club
Porthole Deadline
March 2005
April 2005
The Porthole is the newsletter of the CCPS, Inc., D/14, a Unit of USPS® and publishes nine issues a
year. Articles and opinions do not necessarily reflect USPS® policy or endorsement unless so
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