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Commander’s Report By Jim Gorman, AP
Greetings,
It is a couple of days after Thanksgiving as I am writing this
and I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday. I feel very
blessed especially this time of year with all the family,
friends, and activities that are a part of my life. Life is busy,
but life is good. Except if I have to watch another football
game on TV, I am going to scream!
PRPS’s November meeting, Our Thanksgiving Meal, was
well attended and the food was great. A big thank you goes
to P/C Bonnie Gaskins for arranging the food and Capital
Yacht Club for giving us a private room. Also, thanks go to
P/C Tony Brown for getting the word out about the meeting
to our members. We had plenty of food, enough to invite the
Yacht Club members who were at the Club to join in our
meal and enough to share with a few area homeless people.
At the meeting we acknowledged awards and certificates we
received at the District 5 Education Conference. P/C John
Wilmot received the Charles I Chapman Excellence in
Teaching Award which was presented to John by
P/C Howard Gasaway, PRPS’s Education Officer. We also
received several Education Awards which I was pleased to
give to Howard. Check out Howard’s article for the
particulars. Job well done to Howard and John!
At the D-5 conference we received the 100 Year Certificate.
PRPS is the second oldest Squadron in the United States
Power Squadron. We should be very proud of this achieve-
ment and thankful to our forbearers for all their work and
time helping to make the waterways a safer place to boat.
Our Holiday Party and Meeting are on
15 December at Ft. McNair Officers Club.
This will be a lot more party than meeting
and I really hope you can make it. See the
enclosed flyer for details. The uniform of
the evening will be Blazer with holiday tie
or appropriate attire. This is one of very
few “dress up” affairs we have. Come join
the fun! We will all have a better time
with you with us.
Cdr Jim
The Potomac
United States Power Squadrons
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Ribber Newsletter of the Potomac River Power Squadron, Washington, DC
Established in 1915. A District 5 Unit of the United States Power Squadrons
America’s
Boating
Club
Sail &
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2015-2016 PRPS BRIDGE
Commander Jim Gorman 240-308-0389
Executive Officer Scott McLellan 301-252-7220
Education Officer Howard Gasaway 202-583-7121
Admin. Officer Justin Chambers 919-602-7607
Secretary Janett Gasaway 202-583-7121
Treasurer Chris Pickwick 301-422-8388
Asst. Secretary Nancy Gorman 301-253-5050
Asst. Treasurer Lorraine Roberson 301-262-5609
Asst. Admin. Officer Edwin Gasaway 205-526-2428
Ribber Editor Nancy Gorman 301-325-9010
December Holiday Party Meeting Tuesday, December 17th
6:00 p.m.
Fort McNair Officers Club 4th St & P St. SW
Washington, DC
$20.00 a person $25.00 after December 1st
See Flyer on Last Page
December 2015 Commander’s Report-Cont
Executive Officer’s Report By Scott McLellan, P
It’s hard to believe that 2015 is drawing to a close. Reflecting back at the last eleven months, this has been a memorable year. Potomac River Power Squadron, with our re-established our routes in the District, celebrated our centennial as a Squadron. We continued to offer quality boating education and interesting meeting programs, attracting a number of enthusiastic new members. With New Year’s just around the corner, this is also the time to plan for the future and make resolutions. I encourage you to include the Squadron in your resolutions. Here are some ways where you can show your commitment to boating safety and education:
Resolve to be active in Squadron Activities. These are the stepping stones that keep our members active.
Attend one of Potomac River Power Squadron’s educational offerings. The safe boating courses are just the beginning. From Seamanship to Senior Navigator, or perhaps an engine maintenance course; there is always room to increase your knowledge or improve your skills.
Take advantage of all of the Squadron meetings, but don’t stop there. There are District and National events, too. Spring Conference is only a few months away.
And most importantly, get out on our waters, whether the Potomac River or Chesapeake Bay. Fly our colors and be an example for our fellow boaters to admire.
I look forward to seeing you at the December Holiday Dinner Meeting and hope that you and your families have a wonderful holiday season. Yours in Boating, P/C Scott McLellan, P
Administration Officer Report By Justin Chambers, S
Hopefully, everyone had a very nice Thanksgiv-ing with friends and family. As of this writing, I’m enjoying time on the Potomac with friends. We had a delightful Thanksgiving dinner, with all the usual fixings, while enjoying a beautiful sunset over Nomini Bay. The weather was per-fect for cruising and relaxing…and eating!
Speaking of holiday-related fun on the water, don’t forget about the annual Parade of Lights taking place Saturday, Dec. 5. There will be two waterfront venues to enjoy the lit boats – and the wharf at Southwest Washington DC. I will be entering my boat again this year with the theme “Santa’s Seagoing Sleigh, led by Rudolphin, the Red and Green-nosed dolphin.” I think we’re going to take the prize – don’t you? If you want to hop aboard, send me a message. If I don’t see you then, I’ll look for-ward to seeing all of you at our Holiday Party at Fort McNair on the 15
th. Alright, I better get
back to decorating the boat!
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Cdr Jim Gorman received a certificate for PRPS’s
100 years as a Squadron. Congratulations..
Educational Department
By P/C Howard Gasaway, Sr., P
American Boating Course— will be offered in four sessions, two hour each: February 2, 4, 9 and 11, 2016 (6:30 pm-8:30 pm) at the Seafarers Yacht Club, 1950 M Street, SE, Washington, DC. The instructor will be P/C Christopher Pickwick, AP.
Two certificates of Congratulations were presented to PRPS at the D/5 Fall Conference (Cherry Hill, NJ)
1) Second Place winner in 2015 Competition “District 5 Seamanship Award” in memory of P/R/C Kenneth G. Smith, SN.
2) Second Place winner in 2015 Competition. “District 5 Commander’s Trophy” for Advance Grade Courses.
Congratulations and thanks to everyone who helped in the Education Department for a job well done.
Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday.
Safety Officer’s Report
By Lt Eugene Roberson, Jr., S
Winter is on its way and don't let the cold catch you. Prior to your haul-out date, I recommend that you tap off your fuel and pump your waste tanks. This is the best time to remove loose gear and out-boards where feasible. If you take your boat out of the water for the winter, reopen your thru hulls . Make sure props are cleaned, turned and bal-anced. Proper cleaning, turning, and balancing your props is proven to be an effective way to re-gain speed and make your boat run smoother. Take your props off each year for a quick once over.
Hope everyone has a Happy Holiday, and a
Happy New Year!
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Mark You Calendars
Activities for All Come and Join Us and Invite a Friend
Dec. 15 PRPS Holiday Meeting
Ft. McNair
Jan. 19 PRPS Meeting
Feb. 16 PRPS Meeting
Feb 14-21 USPS Annual Meeting
Orlando, Fl
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P/C Howard Gasaway, P present P/C John Wilmot,
JN the Charles I Chapman Excellence in Teaching Award 2015
presented at the D/5 Fall Conference @ our monthly meeting.
PRPS members dressed up for the D/5 Costume Party.
P/C Howard Gasaway, P receives the Second Place winner in 2015 Competition “District 5 Seamanship Award” in
memory of P/R/C Kenneth G.
Smith, SN.
PRPS members clean up for the D/5 Banquet. We had a
good time at D5 Education Conference in NJ.
one treated her right. Jim uttered a few little
phrases and proceeded to locate someone to pump
150 gallons of no-good fuel out of the tank. The
next day after the pump-out, it was back to the fuel
dock for another 150 gallons of gasoline. And off
on our Bay Cruise. The boat ran fine part of the
time, but when we were close to our destination,
she decided to act up and miss a little. Probably a
little left over diesel fuel trying to get through the
injectors. I think it was just that the Nansea Gale
knew she had been treated badly and wanted to let
us know it
The moral of this story is: Treat that lovely Lady
with care, give her everything she wants, but when
she makes up her mind, just say “Yes Dear”
By P/C John Wilmot, JN
Boats and Women- We love them!
This story starts while planning our major trip down
the Intracoastal Waterway. For a 1000 mile trip you
give her anything she needs or wants, so there will be
no problems along the way. This applies to the First
Lady as well as the Boat. This includes changes of
oil, water, paint, clothes, shoes, alcohol, and spares of
everything. Also, communications are very
important, so you talk to her nicely, and promise not
to scream at her while she is driving. BUT, you must
remember that Boats and Women have a mind to their
own, and if they don’t want to do something, you just
learn to say “Yes Dear”, or “OK you *+~”
And so it happened. We planned for months getting
the Lady J and all men and women ready for the long
ICW Trip including a bottom painting job. This was
for the Lady J, not the guests. On the eve before
departure day, we had all of the food, clothes, and
guests, Jim and Nancy Gorman, aboard and ready for
an early morning start. At this point, I smelled a little
diesel fuel in the bilge, so I pumped it into a bucket,
and decided to check again in the morning. The next
morning I found about 3 gallons of diesel fuel in the
bilge, so I knew the Lady J had made up her mind
NOT to go to Florida. The nearby marina quickly
determined that we had a starboard fuel tank leaking
and that tank would have to be removed from the
boat. After uttering a few well-chosen Chinese
proverbs, I realized that my lovely 47 Mainship had
made up her mind. I just left my billfold at the
Marina.
But wait, the story gets better. Since our ICW trip
was dead, our traveling partners, Jim and Nancy
Gorman kindly offered to take the Nansea Gale on a
short Bay cruise to lift our spirits. Havre de Grace
was the chosen port and maybe Chesapeake City on
the C & D Canal. Of course the Nansea Gale had a
few needs and wants, so we headed over to the fuel
dock to get her ready. The fuel dock handed Nancy a
green hose and Jim went about getting the needed
pump-out. After pumping 65 Gallons into the
starboard tank, we realized that we were using the
same color hose that the man across the dock was
using. You may have guessed-65 gallons of diesel
fuel into a gasoline tank. At this point, Nansea Gale
decided that she was not going anywhere until some-
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We walked around the
beautiful city of Havre de
Grace and went to the Concord
Point Lighthouse. We also
went on a Ghost Tour of the
City. It was a fun time.
We went to Chesapeake
City and went to most of
the shops. We went to
Bohemia Café & Bakery
for a wonderful breakfast.
Chesapeake City is a great place to visit and stay for a night
or two.
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POTOMAC RIVER POWER SQUADRON
HOLIDAY PARTY & MEETING Fort McNair Officers Club
4th St & P St SW, Washington DC
Plenty of Free Parking, But You Must Have Picture ID to Enter Gate
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Cash Bar
7:00 to 10:00 pm - Dinner and Gifts
We will sing a few Christmas Carols – then our Crazy
CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE Each person brings a Gift ($10.00-$15.00)
DON’T MISS THIS FUN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM!
DINNER WILL BE SERVED BY THE OFFICERS CLUB
Menu will include Roast Beef or Salmon
Cost for Dinner: $20.00
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RESERVATION FORM
Names: No. @$20 =
Roast Beef: Salmon:
Make Checks Payable to: PRPS Mail to: Lorraine Roberson 11003 Kencrest Drive, Mitchellville, MD 20721 301-262-5609
PLEASE Get Your Reservation in by December 1 Cost will be $25 after December 1
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