commander’s message · hopefully you did not put off winterizing your boat until the last minute...

Dec 2017 Annapolis, Maryland Volume 76, Number 12

As we close another great boating season on the Bay I am still learning lessons the hard

way. When it comes to winterizing your boat, just get it done. This year I kept waiting for

the proper “weather window”; not too cold, not too wet and not too windy, etc. Several

weekends of “bad weather” went by and suddenly I was up against a deadline to get it

done. The last thing I wanted to do was work on the boat while under pressure of time and

likely, less than ideal weather. Next year I will not procrastinate. Yea, right!

Lorrie and I represented Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron at the D5 Fall Education

Conference in Valley Forge. The District conferences are quite a lot of fun. You should

think about attending in the future. We shared lots of ideas with the other squadrons and

learned quite a bit from them. We had a few squadrons approach us to combine efforts for

future activities and events. There are several squadrons located within an hour drive from Annapolis and most of them

keep their boats in the middle Bay region, so combining activities really makes sense. To that end, we will be including

the Bridge officers of these squadrons in some of our email notifications in hopes that they spread the word to their

membership.

Congratulations go out to our SEO, Lt/C Michael Maszczenski Jr, N, and his wonderful team of instructors. During the

D5 Educational Conference, ASPS was recognized many times for its educational achievements. P/C Kathy Nash, AP,

was recognized for being nominated for the Charles F. Chapman Award for

Excellence in Teaching. ASPS was awarded the Henry E. Sweet Award for

Educational Excellence, 2nd Place in the District. Best of all, ASPS was

awarded 1st Place, Workboat Award which recognizes the squadron that has

done the most work teaching members in both elective and advanced courses

based on the total number of members who have completed these courses. For

this, we received a very large scale model of a Chesapeake Bay workboat to

put on display.

Special recognition goes out to Lt Rich Hughes, SN-IN, who recently received,

officially, his SN rank indicating that he has completed all the core courses and

6 electives. Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN, was recognized at the D5 Conference

with the Henry E. Sweet Individual Educational Award for, get this…..

completing ALL of the courses offered by US Power Squadrons! All of them!

Absolutely remarkable. We are all very proud of Rich and Carol for their

accomplishments.

Hopefully you did not put off winterizing your boat until the last minute like I

did and that it is all safely tucked away for the winter. Have a great holiday

season. And take some courses this winter. You will be glad that you did.

Table of Contents

Commander’s Message 1

Executive Officer’s Report 2

Profile on Bill Museler 3

Administrative Officer’s Report 4

Toys for Tots 5

Longwood Gardens 6

Education Officer’s Report 7

Membership Dinner Meeting 10

ASPS Logo Merchandise 12

Dinner Delights 13

Holiday Party 14

Founders’ Day 15

Membership Benefits 16

Safety Officer’s Report 17

Calendar of Events 18

Anchor Watch Deadline 18

Bridge Officers Contact Info 19

Commander’s Message Cdr Jeffrey Short, JN

United States Power Squadrons®, we are America’s Boating Club

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ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Anchor Watch Dec 2017

Watching the leaves turn from green to brown, one can’t help think about how

quickly the boating season has come to an end. We didn’t get out on the water

as much as we wanted, but we spent a lot of time with friends and family doing

things with the water in sight. For sure, there is something therapeutic about

seeing the water. That benefit is enhanced by being amongst members of the

squadron. When we get together, a lot of good will and warmth is shared.

Which brings this article to the Crew Overboard message.

If you know a member that you haven’t seen or heard from for a while, give

them a call. Just let them know you are thinking about them. We have a few

members who are not as active as they once were, but it does not mean that they should be forgotten. Keep

in mind that the holiday season can be particularly challenging for some folks who may feel isolated, due

to poor health or lack of transportation. If they live near you, you might offer to bring them to the

Christmas Dinner or deliver a small baked good.

With the end of the boating season comes the time to think about taking a course or seminar, either to learn

something new or refresh your understanding of an area of seamanship. Hence, if you have not already

done so, check out the listings of the courses being offered by our Education Officer. He has lined up some

programs that you don’t want to miss. What’s more, if you know someone who has a boat or is interested

in learning about boating, make sure you refer them to our Anchor Watch, FaceBook, MeetUp or SpinSheet

pages. These four media platforms have done much to make people aware of what the Power Squadron is

and how we can help them become better boaters. Having said that, there is nothing better than the one on

one invite. We learned that lesson well during the Boat Show.

In closing, the Executive Department has done well this past year. Homer Sandridge once again proved to

be invaluable in running a smooth Vessel Safety Check program. Ron Ricketts kept us mindful of safety

considerations on and off the water with his articles and letters. Gary Antonides was on point and ready to

go forward with the cooperative charging program, prodding your executive officer, even before the

District had set up. Many others, including our commander; Jeff Short and Admin Officer; Noni Rondeau

acted as District Liaison. Our Public Relations Effort wouldn’t be the envy of District 5, without the effort

of Georgiana Maszczenski; Linda Sweeting and Carol Rechner. Of course, no one is more deserving of a

special thanks than Denise and Lars Lindenhall; who have acted as ex-officio to the Executive Department.

All of these folks prove once again that old adage that "Many hands make light work” and that the

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron is special.”

Executive Officer Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN

“To find a fault is easy;

to do better may be

difficult.”

Plutarch

OOPS! In last month’s Anchor

Watch, Ed Sunderland’s

name was inadvertently left

off of the list of those who

manned the booth at the

Annapolis Boat Show. Ed,

thanks for your contribution.


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Spotlight on Bill Museler By Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN

You have to be a good follower before you can be a good leader. P/C Bill

Museler, AP, was fortunate in that regard. He started by following a great

role model early in life. His path to leadership was laid by watching and

learning from his dad. He was further blessed by growing up near the

water, along the shore line of the East River, in Queens, NY. His father

won a small runabout in a raffle, when Bill was in his early teens. Thus

began his love affair with boats and boating. At that time a boating course

was required by New York State for 10 to 16-year-olds who wanted to

operate a boat. So, Bill took the first of many boating courses. It wasn’t

long before Bill joined United States Power Squadrons®.

Bill began his life long relationship with United States Power Squadrons®

in 1968, after realizing that competent boating requires more than good

eyes to safely go from point A to point B. So, he and his wife, Maria, took the Piloting Course; which was

the first of many. From that time to the present, Bill has been a perennial volunteer, teacher and leader in

the organization. Bill eventually settled in Maryland and became a valued member of the Annapolis Sail

and Power Squadron (ASPS). However, years before that, while living on Long Island, Bill helped form

the Mount Sinai Sailing Association (MSSA). The MSSA was dedicated to competitive sailing. Bill acted

as liaison for the MSSA and the Old Field Point Power Squadron (OFFPS) coordinating their joint boating

activities. What’s more, while a member of the OFFPS Bill was one of the instructors of the Young

Boatman’s Course. In addition to having served as its liaison, Bill is also a past commander of OFPPS.

When the family moved from Long Island to Chattanooga, TN, Bill joined the local power squadron. He

did the same when he relocated to Albany, NY, finally landing here in Maryland, where he joined the

ASPS. As is the case with so many of the power squadron Instructors, Bill enjoys being involved in the

education programs that United States Power Squadrons® offers to the public. He continues to share his

knowledge of seamanship as an active instructor and is currently teaching the Weather Course. In addition,

he continues to play the role of elder statesman by providing the shadow leadership that adds to the status

of the organization.

Bill also provides leadership at home. He is a dedicated family man, who has been married for fifty-two

years to his best friend and partner, Maria. As an active boater, he is passing on his knowledge of

seamanship to his children and grandchildren. He impresses upon them the lessons and benefits of

knowing how to operate a boat safely, understanding weather, and knowing the rules of the road. As a

result, the Muselers have enjoyable passages and cruises with their family and friends. We here at the

ASPS are fortunate to have someone like Bill as a member and friend in our Squadron. Given his record of

selflessness, it is not surprising that Bill has achieved a merit mark for each year he has been a member of

United States Power Squadrons®. However, you wouldn’t know of his many roles, achievements or

awards because he displays humility in both manner and bearing.

Those who know him, think he is a special kind of guy. Those who don’t, would do well to take the time

to sit down and have a chat with him. Not only will you be enlightened, you’ll be entertained. However,

even if you are not fortunate enough to have a lengthy chat with Bill, do all of us a favor and thank him for

his selfless service to others. He is one of those who makes the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron a

special group of people.

It is said that the best leaders have a particular set of traits and characteristics that draw others to them.

They include: Humor, Humility, Presence, Role Model, Communicator, Teacher, Character, Team Builder,

Motivator. Bill Museler has these and then some.


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Administrative Officer Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN

I trust by now everyone has winterized their boat. Now is a great time to

start planning for next season on the Chesapeake. Spring is 20 March 2018

in the Northern Hemisphere. Late Fall is a great time to determine what

repairs or upgrades your boat needs. Plan ahead to get more out of the

boating season.

We have a few special events planned for the upcoming dinner meetings .

December is our holiday party with a FANTASTIC menu thanks to P/C Lee

Myers, AP. Santa’s Elves will add to the festivities as we collect Toys for

Tots. Please see page 5 for ideas.

January is our annual Food Drive for the Anne Arundel County

Food & Resource Bank. 1st Executive Director, Bruce Michalec will

be our guest at dinner. There are 33,352 Anne Arundel County

residents living below the poverty line. The mission of the Anne

Arundel County Food Bank is to fight hunger, ensuring that all those in

need have access to food, nutritional supplements, and baby food. If

you are unable to bring non-perishable food, consider a donation by

check. 96 cents of every dollar received goes to help the needy!

To help fight the winter doldrums and keep the festive spirit going, on

6 January we are headed north to Longwood Gardens in Kennett

Square, PA. In order for this event to happen, and group transport be

arranged, there must be a minimum of 12 people. The FIRM cut-off

date for RSVP is 28 December 2017. See page 6 for details.

Our Membership dinners at the Elks Club every 1st Thursday have a

terrific line-up of speakers, so mark your calendars. Consider bringing a

guest. Here is what you may look forward to:

January 2018 –Chief Curator Pete Lesher of the Chesapeake Bay

Maritime Museum will be our Guest Speaker. The topic is “A Perfect

Paradise: Early Yacht Cruises on the Chesapeake.”

February 2018- FOUNDERS’ DAY Brunch/Lunch replaces our

Dinner Meeting and will be at Renditions Golf Club on 11 February.

Besides a guest from D5, Art Pine, AP, will entertain us with “Salty

Language” — Modern-day words and phrases that derive from the age of

sail. Art Pine is an ASPS member who is also with CAPCA. This event

also has a FIRM cut-off date for RSVP, 21 January 2018. Details are on

page 15, with a form to mail in for reservations.

In the first quarter 2018, P/C Stu Myers, AP, will be conducting

Operations Training. This is open to all Members. Considering the

organizational changes being made in United States Power Squadrons®,

it is recommended that all members take the Operations Training

Program at least once every 5 years.

Bring a

toy on

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7 DECEMBER 2017

DINNER MEETING

PLEASE BRING A NEW

UNWRAPPED GIFT TO

DONATE

SHOP EARLY AND TAKE

ADVANTAGE OF BLACK

FRIDAY & CYBER

MONDAY SALES

Two marines from the Baltimore Annapolis area will be joining us for dinner and

collecting our generous donations.

Below are the age groups for shopping:

Newborn to 2

3 to 5 years

6 to 8 years

9 to 11 years

12 to 14 years – This is the most challenging with fewer items donated.

Here are some ideas:

sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, nail care sets,

purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/

trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair

straighteners, and hair dryers. Go to https://www.toysrus.com/ where there is

an option to search by age and gender.

is a corporate sponsor for Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking

weapons and gifts with food.

If you prefer to donate by check, the payee is Marine

Toys for Tots Foundation

Contact Noni if you wish to donate, but are unable to

attend our holiday dinner. She will arrange to pick-up

your donation.

https://www.toysrus.com/


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Holiday Festivities Continue with an

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron Road Trip to

Longwood Gardens - 6 Saturday January 2018

A French-inspired holiday display . . . c’est magnifique!

The exquisite Conservatory is reminiscent of the splendor of France’s Versailles with fanciful

topiaries, imaginative wreaths, ornate mirrors, and more than 50 trees trimmed in classic

holiday hues and sparkling crystal ornaments.

Outside, colorful fountains dance to holiday music, strolling carolers herald the season with

song, and a wonderland of a half-million twinkling lights await.

Non-refundable Individual Timed Entry Tickets to Longwood Gardens are:

$23 adults

$20 Senior Citizens (62+)

$12 Youth

We will travel by van. A minimum of 12 is required to make the trip. Max for the van is 15.

Departure will be at 1330 hours. We will meet off Rt 97 in Millersville at the Benfield exit.

Watch the Lunch Hook for exact details. Driving time is approximately 2 hours.

Once at Longwood Gardens you will be free to explore on your own. Dress warmly and in

layers. Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking! Wheelchairs available on a 1st

come basis. We will spend approximately 3 hours at Longwood Gardens.

Before heading home we will stop for dinner in Kennett Square where some of the best

mushroom soup is made!

To reserve your spot call, text or e-mail Noni at [email protected]

Cutoff date for RSVP is Thursday, 28 December 2017

mailto:[email protected]


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Congratulations to Edwin

S u n d e r l a n d , J N f o r

completing the Sail course.

The 2017 season ends with

the RADAR seminar on the

29 November. I hope to see

you there. The 2018 offerings

will begin the end of January and run through May.

Courses are based on 9 to 10 classes. Seminars are each

two hour sessions unless specified. All of our courses

and seminars will be taught at Annapolis High School.

Time for the courses and seminars is 1845 (6:45 PM) to

2100 (9:00 PM).

Don't miss your chance to attend a seminar this fall.

Please sign up at the aspsmd.org website.

RADAR

Instructor: Lt/C John Locke, SN-ACN

Wednesday 29 November, 1845 to 2100 (6:45 PM to

9:00 PM)

Cost: $35.00 Optional "The Radar Book 2nd

Eddition" will be available for $20.00

This seminar covers RADAR functions, RADAR

selection, and operation of RADAR under various

conditions including setting of controls, display

interpretation, basic navigation, and collision avoidance

using RADAR.

2018 offering

America's Boating Course 16 hrs

Instructor: P/C Bruce Arey, JN & Patrick

McGeehan, P

Tuesdays, 13 Febuary to 10 April 2018, 1845 to

2100 (6:45 PM to 9:00 PM)

Cost: $50.00

This is the first course you should take as a boater. The

following will be covered:

Types of boats and their use

Boating laws—both federal and state

Safety equipment—both required and recommended

Finding your way and adverse conditions

Communications

Trailering, knots and water sports

Intro to piloting and electronic charts and GPS

Educational Officer

Upon passing the test you will get a proof of passing a

boating safety course, satisfying the Maryland State

requirements to operate a recreational vessel. As a

bonus, the United States Power Squadrons® will be

offering 18 month membership for the price of one year

to all who pass ABC.

Advanced Piloting

Instructor: P/C Richard Hughes, SN-IN

Tuesdays, 23 January to 24 April 2017 1845 to 2100

(6:45 PM to 9:00 PM)

Cost: $80.00, without Weekend Navigator or $100.00

with Weekend Navigator

Note: Non-Member- additional fee of $20.00 for

record maintenance and testing.

Optional Items: 4"X 15" Plotter- $8.00 and 4"

Compass- $8.00

This course is the second part of the inland and coastal

navigation series. This material builds on the base

developed in Piloting, and includes practical use of

additional electronic navigation systems and other

advanced techniques for finding position. It is such a

change from the old AP course, it will be worthwhile for

those already having taken AP to tune their skills with

this new course. Among topics covered are: Finding

position using bearings and angles, Collision avoidance

using GPS and RADAR What to do when the

electronics fail, tides, currents and wind and their effect

on piloting, Electronic navigation with - GPS, Chart

plotters, RADAR, Autopilots, etc, Application of course

lectures through practical, in class, exercises.

Marine Electrical Systems

Instructor: P/C Stu Myers Jr., AP

Wednesdays, 24 January to 25 April 2017- 1845 to

2100 (6:45 PM to 9:00 PM)

Cost: $75.00 member. Non-Member- additional fee

of $20.00 for record maintenance and testing.

Marine Electrical Systems (MES) covers the practice of

wiring your boat, including boat electrical wiring

practices and diagrams, direct and alternating current

power, galvanic and stray current corrosion, and

lightning protection. Troubleshooting is emphasized

throughout. Therefore, students should feel comfortable

performing even tricky wiring tasks after passing this

course.


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Seminars: Most seminars are one session each. They

will be to be offered Wednesdays starting 7 February

2018 at Annapolis High School. Check the

ASPSMD.org website and the next Anchor Watch for

dates as they become final. Please register now for any

seminar you would be interested in- it will greatly

facilitate planning.

Knots, Bends and Hitches

Instructor: Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN and Lt Linda

Sweeting

Date: 14 February

Cost: $35.00 Optional Book: $15.00

This seminar is a hands-on "learn how to tie knots"

program geared to a wide range of audiences.

Participants learn about knots and learn to tie a set of

the most useful knots. The kit comes with a 6” x 8.5”

color manual of the slides with documentation suitable

to be kept on the boat or your bookshelf.

How to Use a Chart

Instructor: Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN and Lt Linda

Sweeting

Date: 21 February

Cost: $35.00 Optional items: Chart symbols-

$20.00 and Plotter- $8.00

The NOAA Chart No. 1 is the quintessential reference

to chart details, but is difficult to understand. This

seminar walks you through what you really need to

know in an entertaining and interesting fashion. In

addition to showing you all about your chart, this

seminar takes you through the essentials of laying out a

safe course, and the steps to measure a course with the

United States Power Squadrons® plotter.

Man Overboard

Instructor: P/C John W. Nash, SN-IN and P/C

Kathy Nash, AP-IN

Date: 28 February

Cost: $35.00

This seminar is designed to teach boaters how to react,

and then, how to recover a crew member or passenger

who accidentally falls overboard. The seminar covers

vessel set-up and MOB equipment, maneuvering to

keep the rescuer close to the MOB, the responsibility

of the MOB in this emergency situation, and methods

of recovering the MOB.

Tides and Current

Instructor: P/C LT John W. Nash, SN-IN and P/C LT

Kathy Nash, AP-IN

Date: 4 April

Cost: $35.00

The seminar deals with how the sun and moon create tidal

patterns, sources of information about tides and tidal

currents, simple ways to predict height of tide and current

flow and how to use both print and electronic tide tables.

Each student receives a full color text booklet on the

subject for future reference.

RADAR

Instructor: TBA

Date: TBA

Cost: $35.00 Optional Book: "The Radar Book 2nd

Edition" will be available for $20.00

This seminar covers RADAR functions, RADAR

selection, and operation of RADAR under various

conditions including setting of controls, display

interpretation, basic navigation, and collision avoidance

using RADAR. The kit includes Student Notes with

copies of slides.

Anchoring

Instructor: Pernell Delly

Date: 11 April 2018

Cost: $35.00 Optional Quick Guide: $10.00

The new Anchoring Seminar has been prepared to assist

boaters in understanding the issues and problems

involving the theories of anchor weight, the methods used

to anchor, and the choices of anchor types for the area of

boating. The slides and notations on anchoring are

intended to raise awareness of the need for correct anchor

choices and the mechanics of proper anchoring

techniques. The knowledge gained from completing this

seminar will increase the student’s understanding of the

conditions and situations involved in anchoring a boat and

the need for a proper anchor choice. This seminar also

offers possibilities for on-the-water presentations of

proper anchoring technique. The kit comes with 6" x 8.5"

color manual of the slides with documentation suitable to

be kept on the boat or your bookshelf.

Trailering Your Boat Instructor: Lt Gary Antonides, AP Date: 14 March

Cost: $35.00 Optional Book: $15.00

This seminar was updated in 2014. It explains how to

select a tow vehicle, discusses the correct towing hitch for


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the intended use, and information to aid in choosing a

trailer that has the features that meet your needs. It

explains how to safely trailer your boat, why you must

match the trailer hitch ball to your trailer hitch, the need

for and types of trailer brakes, and the importance of

correct electrical connections.

Introduction to Navigation (will be taught in two

sessions)

Instructor: TBA

Date: TBA

Cost: $35.00

The Introduction to Navigation seminar replaces the

Basic Coastal Navigation seminar, and presents

information to enable beginning recreational boaters to

practice safe passage using navigation charts with

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology on

devices such as chart plotters. This seminar introduces

recreational boaters to navigation using charts in

combination with GPS and the electronic navigation

software, Open CPN. Continued education on using

Open CPN software is provided in the continuum of

education in advanced courses such as Piloting and

Navigation. Navigation chart and Open CPN data is

introduced through no-cost website access. (https://

opencpn.org).

VHF/DSC Radios

Instructor: TBA

Date: TBA

Cost: $35.00 Optional Quick Guide: $10.00

VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal communication

and essential for emergency communications. Digital

Selective Calling (DSC) is rapidly becoming a reality

as more Coast Guard Rescue 21 System operations go

live. This seminar explains basic VHF operation along

with the operation of the new DSC radio, MMSI

numbers, making emergency calls, and radio selection.

Visual Distress Signals with Flare Demo and

Practice

Date: TBA

Joint seminar with Kent Narrow Sail and Power

Squadron will be held in April just in time for everyone

to be digging out those old flares before spring

commissioning. The site will be at the Kent Island

Yacht Club. Complete details will be coming in future

Anchor Watches and on the aspsmd.org website.

Register now! Having your registration now lets us

plan the future.

If you would like to add your name to a class list for any

of the offerings, please use the ASPS registration link

below to make a reserved seat now. You may cancel

your reservation at a later date, but putting in your name

early gives me approximate numbers to facilitate

ordering materials. To suggest an additional course or

seminar offering, please contact me.

Register online.

Go to: http://bit.ly/qKN8ad. You can also email me at

m i c h a e l m _ a a c p s @ h o t m a i l . c o m o r

[email protected]. Or you can call 410-739-

7800. Please include your full name, the class you want

to sign up for, and a phone number in case further

information is needed.

Location: Annapolis:

Annapolis Sr. High School, Riva Road,

Please follow this spot and the website http://

www.aspsmd.org for course and seminar updates.

Check KNSPS for additional courses

If ASPS doesn't have the course you need, check out our

friends across the Bay Bridge - Kent Narrows Sail and

Power Squadron

Electronic Navigation - 15 January 2018

Junior Navigator- March 2018

Check out their Newslettter "Tidelines" Nov/Dec Newsletter ( http://bit.ly/2y8pmpn)

For KNSPS Courses and Seminars, Contact:

Joe Burke, 410-279-0862 or register on-line at

www.usps.org.

[email protected]

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Membership Dinner Meeting

Elks Lodge

2 November 2017

Gretchen Cupples, S, and Lt/C Jonathan Jacobs, P,

greet everyone as they arrive for the social hour. Colleen McGurkin, Lt Peggy Slattery, S,

and Lt Tom Campbell

Howard Cupples, JN, and Jerry Rapkin P/C Rich Hughes, SN-IN, Lt Gary Antonides, AP

and Lt/C Tony Martin, JN

Denise Lindenhall, Patricia Harden, and Ed Sunderland Dave Blizzard and Tom Richardson

Michael La Frinerre

and Lorrie Short

Guest Wendy Kravit, and Toni Hughes


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Instructors for 2017: Lt Patrick McGeehan, P, Lt Purnell Delly, P/C John Wesley Nash, SN-IN, P/C Kathy Nash, AP-IN, Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, N, Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN, Lt/C Tony Martin, JN, P/C Rich Hughes, SN-IN. Instructors for 2017 not pictured: Lt Gary Antonides, AP, Bruce Arey, P/C Samuel Lyness, SN, William Museler, AP, Art Pine, AP, 1st/Lt Ron Ricketts, Terry Slattery, S, Lt Linda Sweeting, JN, P/C Stu Myers, AP.

Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, N, and P/C Kathy Nash, AP. Kathy holds the Charles F. Chapman nomination for excellence in Teaching Award 2017.

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron won the Workboat Award for most courses taught. ASPS was also the Second Place winner for the Henry E, Sweet Trophy for Excellence in Education.

Cdr Jeff Short, JN, congratulates new members Barbara Muller and Richard Muller.

Cdr Jeff Short, JN, congratulates Bob Lubbert, AP, and P/R/C Louis Maassel, SN, on 50 years of

membership in United States Power Squadrons®.

New members Barbara Muller and Richard Muller have a laugh with Denise Lindenhall.


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Dinner Delights

Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S

Everyone dreams of boating in some exotic location, right? Well, Purnell Delly and

Julia LaJoie made their dream come true. If you did not have the chance to join us

for the 2 November dinner meeting, you missed the opportunity to hear all about

their adventures in the Mediterranean.

The presentation was not just a collection of amazing pictures from wonderful

places. Along the way, Purnell and Julia gave us some of their lessons learned. Here

are some of the things they shared:

Sailors are the same everywhere – they enjoy

meeting new people and sharing knowledge. Purnell

and Julia made many new friends.

Just because you know boating doesn’t mean you

know boating in new places. For example, anchoring

can be different. You can come back after doing

everything you thought was right to find that your

boat has wandered a little.

Speaking of anchoring, don’t anchor in grass. Just

don’t do it. And, in the Mediterranean, it is better if

your scope is 6 to 1.

Fuel is a critical element. Always look for that

busy marina. Selling more fuel means that it doesn’t

sit in the tanks for long periods.

Remember to research the legal part of your trip.

For example, a United States citizen can only be in

the Southern Mediterranean for 90 out of 180 days.

Meanwhile, your boat can stay longer – but the total

can only be 18 months. Stay longer, and you will

have to pay import taxes.

Purnell and Julia did a wonderful job of

sharing both adventure and beauty of their trip.

Our meetings always give you the opportunity

to learn more about boating. We always have a

speaker willing to share time and knowledge

with us. This month, we were able to feature

two of our own members. We invite all our

members to volunteer to share their

experiences with us. We’re always looking for

new speakers! Be sure and join us at our

December meeting. We look forward to seeing

you on 7 December.


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Holiday Party Thursday, 7 December 2017

Annapolis Elks Lodge 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater

Social Hour at 1800 — Dinner at 1900

Gift Exchange After Dinner Bring a wrapped gift valued at less than $20 if you wish to participate

Toys for Tots Drive Please Bring an Unwrapped Toy

RSVP by 1600 on 5 Dec http://tinyurl.com/ASPSdinner

or 410-263-8777, Option 4 Slow Roasted Prime Rib Au jus (Medium Rare)

Sauteed Shrimp Scampi Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

http://tinyurl.com/ASPSdinner


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Join Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron

for Brunch

11 February 2018 at 1100 hours

Renditions Clubhouse

1380 West Central Avenue (Hwy 214)

Davidsonville, MD 21035

Buffet—$27 per person

Please Sign Up Now!

Questions? Call Lee Myers 410-647-4793.

Founders’ Day Celebration

Name:____________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________

Number of reservations ___@ $27.00 for a total of ________

Please enclose a check to ASPS with this slip and send to:

Judy Michaelsen 3201 Chrisland Drive Annapolis MD 21403-4351

Please make your reservation ASAP but NO LATER than

21 January 2018.

Fresh Fruit Display Breakfast Breads with Assorted

Jellies Scrambled Eggs Maple Sausage Links and Hickory

Smoked Bacon Campfire Potatoes

Crème Brule French Toast Maple Syrup and Butter Crab Cake Benedict Omelet Station Carved Baked Ham Gourmet Coffee, Decaf

Coffee and Herbal Tea Chilled Juices


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Traveling This Winter – And Not by Boat? Use Your United States Power

Squadrons® Membership to Score Some Really Great Savings!

The Wyndham Hotel Group offers 20% off the “Best Available Rate” at participating locations.

Use Corporate Code # 1000008696 when you reserve your room online!

Motel 6 offers a discount as well. You need to call 1-800-4-Motel6 (1-800-466-8356) and use

the USPS discount code: CP574130.

Red Roof Inn offers members a 15% discount. Use promo code615502 to receive your

discount.

Want some help planning your vacation? Your membership in the United States Power

Squadrons has got you covered. Through the USPS Vacation Center website, in partnership with

leading tour operators, members receive exclusive discounts not available to the general public,

to the most popular destinations around the world. Visit the website for more information.

http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/benefitsdescription.htm#Vacationcenter

Why we Celebrate Founders’ Day

A History of the United States Power Squadrons ®

The story of the United States Power Squadrons began in Boston in the early 1900’s. Most recreational

boating was confined to sailing craft and a few larger steam yachts generally manned by professional

crews. Yacht clubs taught and promoted the spirit of sailing and had little to offer owners of the new

gasoline powered vessels. A self-taught navigator named Roger Upton persuaded his colleagues at the

Boston Yacht Club to allow him to organize a club within the club for the “gasoliners.” Upton was elected

rear commodore in 1912 and placed in charge of the unofficial power boat division of the fleet. He kept the

division’s 36 members busy with studies, cruises, races and drills modeled after naval maneuvers so that

they would be of possible use to the U.S. Navy in time of war. The power boat division’s quest for

recognition received a boost that summer when 20 power yachts accompanied the sailing yachts on their

annual cruise to Portland, Maine. During the cruise a screeching nor’wester dismasted or disabled many of

the sailing yachts. Under Upton’s command the power yachts towed all disabled sailing yachts safely to

port. Motor Boating Magazine reported in a six-page photo story, “The fellows of the Powerboat Division

provided meritorious service and emerged from the ordeal crowned with glory.” In January 1913 the

executive committee of the Boston Yacht Club voted to officially establish the power boat division and

named it “Power Squadron.” Squadron members were required to pass an examination of advanced

piloting subjects in order to join and fly the new squadron pennant above the yacht club pennant. The

power squadron idea grew, and in February 1914 representatives of many yacht clubs met at the New York

Yacht Club to join together in a national organization to be known as the United States Power Squadrons.

Two months later the Governing Board approved the bylaws, divided the Atlantic Seaboard into six

districts, and appointed boards of instruction and examination. Members were required to participate in at

least three on-the-water drills yearly in addition to knowing the rules of the road, the compass, buoys, chart

bearings, etc. In March 1915 the present USPS flag was adopted. The squadrons grew and the educational

program was developed to keep pace.

The story continues and you are part of it! So, participate, learn and enjoy!

http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/benefitsdescription.htm#acationcenter


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Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to

Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported

Name of product: Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles

Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to

discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can

detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Recall date: 2 November 2017

Recall number: 18-022

Consumer Contact: Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 0830 to 1700. ET Monday

through Friday, 0900 to 1500 ET Saturday and Sunday, or online

at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more info

Safety Officer

1st/Lt Ron Ricketts

Just a short, but very important notice this month. Check now or keep this notice

and check when you recommission your boat in the Spring.

May all of you have a safe and happy holiday!

http://www.kidde.com/


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Anchor Watch

Deadline for January Newsletter: Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017

Direct all material to: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S [email protected]

Calendar of Coming Events

2016

United States Power Squadrons® Events

18-25 Feb USPS National Annual Meeting

Orlando, Florida

District 5 Events

Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron Events

7 Dec 2017 Holiday Party

And Toys for Tots Collection

14 Dec 2017 Executive Committee Meeting

4 Jan 2018 ASPS Dinner Meeting

And Food Drive

6 Jan 2018 Longwood Gardens

25 Jan 2018 Executive Committee Meeting

23 Jan 2018 Advanced Piloting Course begins

24 Jan 2018 Marine Electrical Systems Course begins

*11 Feb 2018 Founder’s Day Brunch—Renditions

*Note date change

14 Feb 2018 Knots, Bends, Hitches Seminar

15 Feb 2018 Executive Committee Meeting

21 Feb 2018 How to Use a Chart Seminar

28 Feb 2018 Man Overboard Seminar

For a complete list of ASPS Squadron Events, see:

http://www.aspsmd.org/calendar.htm http://www.aspsmd.org/

http://www.uspsd5.org/

http://www.usps.org/

Any changes to your phone number, address, e-mail, etc.? Please call the ASPS Hot Line 410-263-8777 and select option number 7, OR email P/C Gary Budesheim, SN at [email protected] or 302-538-5276.


http://www.aspsmd.org/calendar.htm

http://www.aspsmd.org/

http://www.uspsd5.org/

http://www.usps.org/



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ASPS Squadron Leadership

Commander: Cdr Jeffrey E. Short, JN [email protected] 410-305-0232

Flag Lieutenant: 1st/Lt Larry Groce [email protected]. 301-260-5243

Chaplain: P/C Howard Cupples, JN [email protected] 410-268-3922

Merit Mark Chairman: P/C Lee Myers, AP [email protected] 410-647-4793

Law Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN [email protected] 410-721-3759

Executive Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN [email protected] 410-721-3759

Vessel Safety Chair: D/Lt Homer Sandridge, N [email protected] 410-831-0564

Safety Officer: 1st/Lt Ron Ricketts [email protected] 410-263-4698

Communications Chair: Lt Linda Sweeting, JN [email protected] 301-593-3793

Cooperative Charting Chair: Lt Gary Antonides, AP [email protected] 410-798-7661

Administrative Officer: Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN [email protected] 443-956-0325

Asst Admin Officer: 1st/Lt Lacey Davidson [email protected] 202-841-5486

Membership Chair: Lt Kathy Slattery [email protected] 410-280-5468

Boating Activities Chair: 1st/Lt Lacey Davidson [email protected] 202-841-5486

Educational Officer: Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N [email protected] 410-643-5666

Asst Educ Officer: 1st/Lt Ron Ricketts [email protected] 410-263-4698

BOC Chair: P/C Rich Hughes, SN-IN [email protected] 410-224-4155

Operations Training: P/C Stu Myers, Jr., AP [email protected] 410-647-4793

Secretary: Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN [email protected] 410-757-3421

Asst Secretary: Lt Kathy Slattery, AP [email protected] 410-280-5468

Webmaster: P/C John Wesley Nash, SN [email protected] 410-956-2781

Historian: Lt Peggy Slattery, S [email protected] 410-349-9535

Newsletter Editor: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S [email protected] 410-643-5666

Treasurer: Lt/C Jonathan Jacobs, P [email protected] 410-721-9459

Asst Treasurer: P/C Rich Hughes, SN-IN [email protected] 410-224-4155

Executive Committee:

Lt Tom Campbell

Lt Lars S. Lindenhall

Lt Purnell Delly

Lt Lee Ward Mayer, N

Lt Patrick McGeehan, P

1st/Lt Lawrence P. Groce

Lt Frank Slattery, P

Lt Linda Sweeting, JN

Immediate Past Commander:

D/Lt Joel A. Hilden, P

Nominating Committee:

P/C Kathy Nash, AP-IN

P/C John Wesley Nash, SN-IN

P/C Joel A. Hilden, P

Art Pine, AP

Lt Gary P. Antonides, AP

Audit Committee:

P/C William J. Museler, AP, Chair

Lt Homer Sandridge, N

Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN

Rules Committee:

P/C Stu Myers, AP, Chair

Sandrine Hilden

Sue Crandell

Budget Committee:

Cdr Jeffrey E. Short, JN

Tom Campbell

Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN

Port Captain:

P/C John Wesley Nash, SN


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Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron

103 Little Neck Road

Stevensville, Maryland 21666

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

SUNSHINE LADY

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE SICK

OR IN THE HOSPITAL,

PLEASE CONTACT OUR SUNSHINE LADY.

Lt Peggy Slattery, S

[email protected]

410-349-9535


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