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DISTRICT 5
A UNIT OF UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS®
MARK 5MARK 5SAIL AND POWER BOATING®VOLUME 60 NO. 2 SUMMER 2010
Summer Council and Rendezvous 1, 6
From the Editor 1
Commander’s Message 2
Meet our New Ass’t Admin Officer 3
Kid’s Korner 4
Biggest Little Poker Run 4
D/5 Law Committee 5
Summer Rendezvous Registration 7
Summer Cruise Southbound Reg. 8
Summer Cruise Northbound Reg. 9
Outreach Awards 9, 11
Fall Conference 10
Emergency Medical Record 10
Upcoming Events 12
CONTENTSSummer Council & Rendezvous
From the Editor:
The next issue of the MARK 5 is the
SUMMER ONLINE issue and the due
date was moved forward to July 10 in
order to get the issue out before I head off
on vacation. The following issue is the
FALL PRINTED Issue of the MARK 5
which will be done by Win Whitehurst,
again due to my vacation plans. If anyone
has any questions or concerns about these
dates and changes please contact me and
we will work out any conflicts.
Thanks,
D/Lt Tom Reichard, AP
Editor - MARK 5
12-15 August 2010
Summer Rendezvous returns to Solomons Island on Thursday, 12 August to
Sunday, 15 August 2010. Holiday Inn will serve as our base of operations,
where you will find the registration table, a raffle with lots of tempting prizes
and our Saturday night feast and award presentations… attire for the evening is
summer casual/squadron shirts.
Plan to arrive on Thursday along with the Northbound or Southbound cruise to
start the weekend’s festivities. Check the D/5 website for more details.
Friday has a full schedule. Bring your dinghy or your comfortable walking
shoes to participate in a poker run while strolling the streets or cruising the
waterways of Solomons Island. Canoe and kayak rentals available at Solomon’s
Harbor Marina Holiday Inn.
Join the tour of Sotterley Plantation, the only remaining Tidewater Plantation in
Maryland that is open to the public, which stands majestically on the banks of
the Patuxent River. Transportation will be provided by boat or car and lunch
will be served on the portico. There is a 15 minute uphill walk from the pier to
manor house. Reservations required.
Afternoon offerings include lawn games, swimming, shopping, art galleries and
the Calvert Marine Museum. What better way to end the day than a picnic at
the Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse?
Boat Operator Certification (BOC) The United States Coast Guard has asked
congress to authorize the Transportation Secretary to establish requirements for
standards of proficiency for recreational boaters. BOC Certifiers will be
available during the weekend to certify members at various levels of recreational
boating proficiency. Check D/5 website for details.
Saturday morning, RISE and SHINE and join the D/5 Bridge, Color Guard and
Squadron Commanders for the Flag Raising at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Summer Council Meeting immediately following in the Museum auditorium.
Section 2.1 of the USPS Operations Manual states: “The objects of USPS shall
be to encourage and promote a high amateur standard of skill in the handling
and navigation of yachts, power and sail; to encourage and promote the study of
the science and art of navigation, seamanship and small boat handling; to
develop and promote instructional programs for the benefit of members and to
stimulate members to increase their knowledge of and skill in yachting, through
Continued on page 6
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Commander
D/C L. Chris Brown, JN
3151 Club Drive, Allentown, PA 18103
(Delhigh) (610) 433-3523
Executive Officer
D/Lt/C Bernard S. Karpers, N
1209 Brookview Rd., Baltimore, MD 21286
(Dundalk) (410) 825-6829
Educational Officer
D/Lt/C Walter K. Neese, SN
1432 Park Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217
(Dundalk) (410) 728-7275
Administrative Officer
D/Lt/C Joseph J. McKinney, JN
2606 Mill Race Road, Frederick, MD 21701
(Rockville) (301) 668-9148
Secretary
D/Lt/C Guy B. Thompson, AP
14226 - 11 Jib St., Laurel, MD 20707
(Patapsco River) (301) 498-6653
Treasurer
D/Lt/C Milton Cloud, AP
2206 Raymond Ave., Richmond, VA 23228
(Richmond) (804) 266-3252
Asst. Educational Officer
D/1st/Lt William J. McManimen, N
1219 Lois Rd., Ambler, PA 19002
(Pennsway) (215) 542-9253
Asst. Administrative Officer
D/1st/Lt Mel Shralow, AP
824 Dover Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
(Delaware River) (610) 642-5651
Asst. Secretary
D/1st/Lt Maryellen Colston, AP
307 Piney Forest Dr., Colonial Beach VA 22443
(Mid-Potomac) (804) 224-1069
Asst. Treasurer
D/1st/Lt Charles (Chip) F. Yost, AP
14001 Parkvale Rd., Rockville, MD 20853
(Rockville) (301) 460-2681
2010 - 2011 District 5Commanders MessageTHE AND OF IT ALL
Does your squadron have the “blood and guts?”
Do you, as a member, have the “blood and guts?”
Many of our squadrons and our members have
these attributes, because I CAN feel the vibes all
the way up in Allentown, PA. What is this blood?
It is a USPS member who understands all the
things USPS has to offer, from its multifaceted
education opportunities, its varied civil service
programs, and its appetite to have FUN, and do it
all with the fury of a mad bull and the tenacity of
the turtle beating the hare. What is the guts? The
“guts” is getting it done by involvement in
activities, like Boating Operator Certification, like
cleaning up a roadway, a river, a shoreline, like
coming out and supporting your squadron’s rendezvous and raft-ups, and all your other
District and Squadron events and activities that are now all scheduled and visible for
you to choose during the year.
As you have heard, District 5 is here to help you “Navigate the Future” at Home, at
District and at National. Our 2010-11 Bridge feels “Nun Can Do Better” than our
people spread out across five states in this beautiful region we have for boating Fun
and Safe Boating Education. Our colors are “red and green” which CAN denote many
things. The” red” could be the , the “green” could be the , and the
challenge for you is to use all the USPS assets and make it happen. By the time you
read this message, the NOAA Workshop will have been completed and we will be
gearing up for the District Cruise, 5-12 August, and then to the Solomon’s Summer
Rendezvous 13-15 August. Who has the “guts” to join us in part or in whole? The
cruises from the North and South look exciting with the fellowship and friends from all
36 squadrons. See the new Laser Fire Fighting training equipment at Council, take a
plantation cruise, do the Navigation Contest to challenge your boating buddies, or
simply enjoy the R&R of Fun and Activities planned in Solomons Island. If you really
want to get involved, try the early morning flag raising and council meeting at the
historic Chesapeake Museum. Boatless? Stay in the air conditioned rooms of the
Holiday Inn.
The Sail Regatta and Fall Festival is planned again with lots of fun 1-3 October, before
the Annapolis Sail and Power Boat Shows. The event for both sail and powerboats has
easy access right in mid-bay at Kent Narrows. Here we do the traditional sail races
and try some bay fishing. Just last week, I watched a marina friend bring home six,
30" to 40" stripers caught right at the bay bridge. The filets were huge. Wouldn’t you
like to be part of the fish catching challenge and hope the catch is plentiful for our
breakfast fry pans. Remember. though we must clean the “blood and guts” from all the
fish we catch. Now, this stuff is FUN!
Fall Conference will be a new adventure with First Aid/CPR training, and Squadron
Leadership Development (a new program with a different approach), in addition to all
our traditional educational activities and committee updates. I hear rumblings of a
“Jimmy Buffet Party” to add spirit to the oncoming winter. Please reserve the dates 5-
7 November for the Hilton in Rockville.
We all worked hard to get our boats in the water, now let’s get out there and enjoy the
biggest and best yacht club there is, America’s Boating Club, your Squadron and all of
District Five. Ginny and I plan to be busy every weekend and hope you have the
“blood and guts,” the “red and green” for color, to join everywhere you “CAN.”
Remember that if there’s NO GUTS, there’s NO GLORY, so come on out and share in
all the EDUCATION, FUN, and FESTIVITIES!
Chris Brown - Commander District 5
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Meet our New Assistant Administrative Officer
by: D/Lt Rhoda R. Shralow, S
D/1st/Lt Mel Shralow has loved boating since he was a young boy. At the age of 12,
while living in the city, Mel found his way to the Sea Scouts on the Delaware River.
Thus began his “career” in boating. When he was in law school, Mel joined the
Community Boat Club on the Charles River and found a way to sail even while studying
away at law school.
After graduating from law school, for several years Mel devoted himself to the practice
of law and to establishing his family. He and his wife, Rhoda, had three children who
kept him very busy for the first several years of their lives. But he never gave up his
dream of owning a boat, and in due course, Mel and Rhoda went to the Annapolis
Sailing School to initiate Rhoda and to hone Mel’s skills. Even though they didn’t own a boat at this time, every summer
Mel would rent a sailboat and tow it up to Cape Cod where the family vacationed. Finally, the children were old enough
and the Shralows bought their first boat, a 26-foot Pearson sloop that Mel loved with all his heart. For all of you who know
Mel, I don’t have to tell you that that boat was ship-shape all the time. At this time, Mel first became involved with the
United States Power Squadrons. He took courses from Main Line, near our home, because he always believed in education
and safety.
Many circumstances caused Mel to give up boating for about 25 years. He was busy practicing law in Philadelphia, raising
his children, and had many responsibilities that kept him off of the water. Mel was demonstrating his leadership and
organizational abilities in many other areas outside of boating. Finally, in 2001, Mel was able to buy another boat, this
time, a powerboat, a 21-foot Parker, which he kept in Tuckerton, NJ. That boat led to a Mainship Pilot 30 and then a
Mainship 34 Trawler. Although the Shralows are in between boats right now, another boat is on the horizon in the near
future. Mel retired from the practice of law at the
end of 2006 and began a new career as a mediator
and arbitrator.
True to his belief that boating should be safe and
educational, he again began taking courses with
USPS, this time with Delaware River Power
Squadron. From that course on, he became a
devoted member of USPS. He completed piloting
and advanced piloting and is working on junior
navigation. He served on the bridge of Delaware
River and then became Commander. He also
serves as Chairman of the Law Committee for
District 5.
Mel especially loves the Navigation contests and
he and his captain, Andy Petruska, have won
several awards in the competitions. Mel and
Rhoda have also enjoyed the summer cruises and
have learned a great deal along the way, but
mostly have benefited from the friendships and
camaraderie that they have found through their
participation in Squadron and
District events. Mel is looking
forward to a productive year as
Assistant Administrative Officer
and to his collaboration with other
members of the District Bridge.
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YOUTH POSTER
CONTESTThe theme for the 2010 Boarman National
USPS Youth Poster Contest is “WATER
SMARTS: BOAT SAFE AND CLEAN.”
There are three age categories: 6-8, 9-11,
12-14 years. The children do not have to
be affiliated with a squadron to enter. This
can be fun to do with your children,
grandchildren, neighbors or if you know of
a classroom of kids in a school, Church,
Synagogue, or perhaps a scout group, they
can all enter a poster.
The contest rules are:
· The entry may be vertical or horizontal in orientation.
· The entry must be on 15"x20" or 14"x22" poster paper.
· Participants may sketch the design lightly with pencil, but
the end result must be a color poster.
· There is no limit to the type of media used except
professional illustrations, photos or copyrighted material,
or computer generated art may not be used.
· Do not fold poster.
· The poster will be judged for the idea presented more than
artistic ability.
· One entry per person.
· All entries become the property of the USPS which
reserves the right to display or otherwise use the
submission and modify any poster for future reproduction.
THE CONTEST ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN
FULL, LEGIBLY PRINTED, AND PASTED ON THE BACK OF
THE POSTER.
The “Biggest Little Poker Run Ever” was held on Saturday 17 April. The
weather started out with cold rain and clouds but by mid-morning the sun
came out and the warm breeze made for a great poker run.
Twenty Eight craft of many kinds participated. A folding boat won the grand
prize with four aces and took home a classic $750.00 foosball table donated by Riverside Heating and Air of Newport News. Four
kings won second place and a sit in kayak with all the accessories. A full house won a Dooney and Bourke purse wallet combination
and others won Bass Pro gift cards or even liquor store (ABC) gift cards.
One kayaker, Kelly Peck, raised enough to win her very own Mermaid Portrait print and three others will be raffled off this summer
to raise more money for The Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS). The original water color portrait of the mermaid is being
donated to VIMS for a gala charity fundraiser later. Just over $2,500.00 has been collected in the effort with more to come. Our
special thanks to our co-sponsors Colonial Sail and Power, Virginia Beach Sail and Power, Out Back Construction, D&D
Landscaping, Sally and Jesse White, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Warness, Chuck Jarrett and the local office of Morgan Stanley, Kelly and
Dave Peck and special thanks to all the many volunteers from Colonial and Virginia Beach who worked all day to make this event
such fun. The kayakers and canoers all said they will definitely be back next year so here is hoping for a bigger and better event in
2011.
Thanks to all who contributed their time, money and merchandise!
The Biggest Little Poker Run
by: P/C Bill Walsh, P
Entry forms along with additional guidelines can be found
on web site www.USPS.org/youth poster entry form 2009-
2010.
Prizes: $150 to Grand National winner in each age group;
$100 and $75 for first and second runner-up in each
division.
The posters should be judged at squadron level before
forwarding the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place posters in each age
category to me by 25 July. I will then take those to the D/5
Summer Council in the Solomons, MD. After judging the
three top winners in each age category, they will be
forwarded to National to be judged at the USPS Annual
Meeting in February 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
Last year there were eighteen posters judged at the Summer
Council. Let’s try to get even more participants this year.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
D/Lt Carole Reilley, APYouth Poster Chair
3789 Blake Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-947-0233
Email: [email protected]
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In our last MARK 5 article, published electronically, we discussed tax exempt
status of squadrons and districts under both federal and state tax law. As always, we
cautioned that we are not tax experts and that specific questions have to be
discussed with a qualified tax practitioner. We repeat that caution here. Nothing in
this article is intended to give specific tax advice.
The questions that followed from that article relate to deductions as a result of
expenses incurred in the course of our duties as members and officers of USPS
squadrons and districts.
One publication that summarizes federal tax law, CCH Master Tax Guide, has a section entitled “Contributions That Are
Deductible,” in which it states that “an out-of-pocket, unreimbursed expense (such as for uniforms, telephone or
equipment) incurred in rendering ... service [to a charitable organization] is a deductible contribution.” It also says,
among much else, that “Deductions are allowed for transportation or other travel expenses (including meals and lodging)
incurred in the performance of services away from home on behalf of a charitable organization if there is no significant
element of personal pleasure, recreation or vacation.”
This area of the law is a complex one, on which there is a vast amount of material. The quoted passages are
simplifications, but they do indicate that taking a charitable deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the
performance of duties for USPS, its squadrons and districts, can be proper. Whether the deductions are proper in any
given circumstances is a question for each taxpayer and his or her qualified tax advisor.
As we said in our earlier article, a copy of the USPS tax exempt status letter and a letter from USPS certifying a
squadron or district as a subsidiary unit in good standing can be obtained from the USPS national office. Each
squadron’s or district’s leadership can
certify the duties for which a member or
officer has incurred expenses in the
performance of squadron or district
duties. In fact, many organization issues
such letters annually as a matter of
course to their leadership as a precaution
against challenges to such deductions. A
form of letter can be developed for use
of our organizations if requested.
Nothing in this article is intended as
specific legal or tax advice and all are
cautioned to seek advice from a qualified
tax practitioner in connection with
specific questions or circumstances.
D/1st/Lt M. Melvin (“Mel”) Shralow, AP
Chair, D5 Law Committee
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instruction, self-education and participation in marine sports
activities and competitions....” With that said, please come with
your NAVIGATION TEAM to Summer Rendezvous and be a
participant, not a bystander, in the Navigation Contest to take
place on Saturday afternoon.
Does a feast of carved roast beef, chicken and salmon with all the
fixings sound like another perfect ending to an already great
weekend? Your host squadron, Patuxent River, is rolling out the
red carpet and hopes you will join in and enjoy all the festivities
planned.
Marina, Hotel and RV Reservations
Marinas listed by walking distance to Holiday Inn Select
Solomons:
Solomon’s Harbor Marina/Holiday Inn
Contact: John Paul Landry
410-326-1052
SolomonsHarborMarina.com
20 slips reserved
$1.50 per foot per night
Spring Cove Marina
Contact: Trevor Richards
410-326-2161
Springcovemarina.com
20 slips reserved until 60 days prior
$2.10 per foot per night Sunday to Thursday
$2.30 per foot per night Friday, Saturday
30 Amp $5 per night, 50 Amp $10 per night
Zahniser’s Yachting Center
Contact: Jim Sharkey
410-326-2166 ext. 104
Zahnisers.com
15 or 20 transients
$2.00 per foot per night Sunday to Thursday
$2.25 per foot per night Friday, Saturday
30 Amp $6 per night, 50 Amp $12 per night
Solomons Yachting Center
Contact: April Frederick
4103-26-2401
Solomonsyachtingcenter.com
15 to 20 transients
$2.30 per foot per night weekday
$2.40 per foot per night weekend
30 Amp $8 per night, 50 Amp $12 per night
Calvert Marina
Contact: Gloria Manuel
410-326-4251
Calvertmarina.com
15 to 20 transients
$1.00 per foot per night weekday
$1.00 per foot per night weekend
30 Amp $5 per night 50 Amp $10 per night
RV’s – Spring Cove Marina has limited space for RV’s
with water and electric hook up only. Please check with
Trevor Richards
410-326-2161.
HOTEL: Holiday Inn Select Solomons
155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
Reservations: Reservation ID Code PS8
1-800-356-2009, 410 326-6311
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE GUARANTEED BY:
12 July 2010
Single/Double: $114, Suite $169 – $219
DIRECTIONS to Holiday Inn Solomons: From
Washington Capital Beltway take Exit 11A, Route 4 to
Solomons. Left at Solomons Landing and immediate
right onto Service Road, left onto Holiday Drive. From
Richmond take US 301 N across Governor Nice
Memorial Bridge to right on Route 234, Right onto Route
5 through Leonardtown to left on Route 4 across
Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge. Take first right off
bridge; left onto Service Road, make right on Holiday
Drive.
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USPS D/5 SUMMER RENDEZVOUS RESERVATION FORMFun – Food - Friends
12-15 August 2010 - Solomons, Maryland
MEMBER: Rank __________ Name: _________________________________________ Grade: ____________
ADDRESS: ____________________________ CITY: ___________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: __________
SQUADRON: ____________________________ POSITION: ______________ FIRST TIMER? ___________
E-mail: _________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________
SPOUSE/OTHER ATTENDEES:
Rank: _______ Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ____________ First Timer? ________
Rank: _______ Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ____________ First Timer? ________
Please see the Marina Guide and Hotel Information sheets to make your boat or room reservations.
ACTIVITIES SELECTIONS
D/5 SUMMER RENDEZVOUS ACTIVITY FEE:
Total Attending Adults # _______ @ $10.00 $__________Total Attending Children # _______ @ $ 2.00 $__________
MEAL SELECTIONS
FRIDAY NIGHT Margarita Time and BBQ Adults # _______ @ $20.00 $__________Child (12/under) # _______ @ $ 7.00 $__________
SATURDAY NIGHT AWARD BUFFET Adults # _______ @ $39.00 $__________ Carved Roast Beef, Chicken and Salmon Child (12/under) # _______ @ $17.00 $__________
Child under 5 #_______ @ FREE $__________ CHILDREN’s Chicken Tender Basket Child #_______ @ $12.95 $__________
ACTIVITY SELECTIONS
FRIDAY SOTTERLEY PLANTATION Tour/Lunch (Time 0930) Sandwich, Salad, Dessert served on the Portico
Transportation by car to manor house # _______ @ $25.00 $__________By boat – (15 min uphill walk from pier to manor house) # _______ @ $25.00 $__________
NAVIGATION CONTEST – Saturday – Per Boat # _______ @ $20.00 $__________ Defrays cost of awards
DINGHY POKER RUN (Friday) # _______ @ $10.00 $__________
POKER WALK IN SOLOMONS (Friday & Saturday) # _______ @ $10.00 $ __________
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ __________
Make Checks Payable to: 2010 D/5 Summer RendezvousMeal Reservations must be received by 15 July 2010
SEND TO: P/C Barbara Walter, AP
29961 Skyview DriveMechanicsville, MD 20659-6118
Phone: 301-884-4696 E-mail address: [email protected]
Uniform – Saturday flag raising and council meeting: Uniform E – Uniform D is optional.
All other times: Suitable summer attire such as your squadron polo shirt, either shorts or trousers and a ball cap.
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UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS
DISTRICT 5 SOUTHBOUND CRUISE
RESERVATION FORM
FAIRLEE CREEK ANCHOR OUTOR
GREAT OAK LANDING MARINA410-778-50076 & 7 August
INNER HARBOR EASTMARINA410-625-17008 & 9 August
KNAPPS NARROWS MARINA410-886-272010 & 11 August
Member: Rank Name Grade .Address: Street .
City St/Zip .email Phone .
Squadron: . Position . 1st Timer? .
Boat info: Name: . Length . Beam .Electric: (1) 30A (2) 30A (1) 50A Other: .
Other attendees:Rank . Name . Grade: . 1st Timer? .Rank . Name . Grade: . 1st Timer? .Rank . Name . Grade: . 1st Timer? .Rank . Name . Grade: . 1st Timer? .
WILL YOU BE ATTENDING? YES NOGreat Oak Landing G G Anchoring out in Fairlee Creek G
OR Docking at Great Oak G
Inner Harbor East G G
Knapps Narrows G G
There is no registration fee for the Southbound Cruise. We will have a picnic on Saturday August 7th on the hill of GreatOak Landing Marina. There are two outings planned for Baltimore. The first is a sightseeing “Tour Baltimore with Bernie(and Kathy too)” and the second will be a Baltimore Orioles game. We will also be hosting a Pot Luck Picnic in KnappsNarrows. Please check the boxes below if you plan on attending these events.
WILL YOU BE ATTENDING? YES NOGreat Oak Landing Picnic G G # adults X $ 8.00 = .
# children (<12) X $ 4.00 = .Baltimore Orioles Game (All U Can Eat Club Seats) G G # people X $35.00 = .Tour Baltimore with Bernie (and Kathy too) G G # people X $48.00 = .Knapps Narrows Pot Luck Picnic G G # adults X $ 8.00 = .
# children (<12) X $ 4.00 = .
TOTAL $ .
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ABSECON ISLAND POWER SQUADRON - SOUTHBOUND
SEND TO: P/C ANTHONY CARUGNO, AP FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS:1127 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 609-625-2374MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330 [email protected]
MAKE YOUR SLIP RESERVATIONS EARLY!!
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE!!
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Outreach Awards
by: D/Lt/C Bernard Karpers Jr., N
The Summer issue of MARK 5
2009 contained a description of
the Outreach Awards available
to Districts and Squadrons of
the United States Power
Squadrons. A further description of the awards follows.
These awards are the Charles F. Chapman Award, The Carl C. Mahnken Commander’s
Cup Award and The Roger Upton Award.
The Charles F. Chapman Award recognizes outstanding scrapbooks that are documenting
Squadron local outreach efforts. The scrapbook submitted documents the history of the
Squadron’s public relations effort. It also records the activity of that Squadron for the
year under consideration. The scrapbook is acceptable in paper or electronic format.
The Carl C. Mahnken Commander’s Cup recognizes the best slide show that promotes
USPS civic service. This too can document the year of activity of that Squadron.
The Roger Upton Award is given to recognize outstanding Squadron video productions. This award will document
Squadron civic service. The production can usually be used as a membership recruitment tool.
OUTREACHAWARD
Continued on page 11
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SUMMER 2010
To order visit the District web site www.uspsd5.org
or email [email protected]
Funded by the Henry Sweet Trust
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RECORDby D/Lt Bea Norris
Before we left for our trip to Florida to bring The Miss Kelsey III home
to the Chesapeake, one of the duties I assigned myself (as First Mate)
was to remind “the crew” to have on board a complete listing of their
medications and other medical information.
The captain and I both filled out the Medical Emergency Record form
provided by the District. It was quick and thorough and little did we
know it would become invaluable.
During the trip, the captain had a medical emergency and I must admit
that even though I remained calm throughout the whole episode, listing
the names all his medications and dosages was not something I could
have done.
The whole hospital experience was made so much easier by having the medication information the doctors and nurses needed right
at hand. I can’t tell you how many times we were told by them how much they appreciated dealing with people who were
organized and prepared. It made their jobs so much easier and getting help for the captain so much faster.
The Emergency Medical Record forms are free. Make sure your boating family and friends have an Emergency
Medical Record filled out prior to any boating event or excursion. Actually, they should be carried at all times in
the event of an emergency on or off the water.
District 5
Fall Conference
4 – 7 November 2010
Hilton – Rockville Executive Meeting Center
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-468-1100
It is not too early to mark your calendar to attend the District 5 Fall Conference from 4-7 Nov 2010 at the Hilton –
Rockville Executive Meeting Center. This location is centrally located within District 5. There will be new and
exciting seminars scheduled, as well as activities that will be fun are planned for Friday night. What a great time
to learn new things that are happening within USPS and see all your friends. Activity reservation form and schedule
will be posted to the D/5 web page at a later time. Call now to make your room reservations. Rates: Double
$99.00 King Suite $139.00 plus taxes. Call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) and state that our group rate is United
States Power Squadrons – Boating Education. Any questions contact P/D/C Arlene Anderson, AP at
[email protected] or call 757-357-6319.
BOATING IS FUN... WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW!
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SUMMER 2010
Mark 5 Staff
Editor
D/Lt Thomas Reichard, AP
1205 Elverton Ct.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(Hampton Roads) (757) 465-1531
Staff
D/Lt Gail W. Becker, S (Patapsco)
D/Lt Walter D. Lazear, AP (Northern VA)
D/Lt Micky McNelis (Dundalk)
Photographers
P/D/C Arlene Anderson, AP (Hampton Roads)
D/Lt Michael Lebeduik, III, P (Delhigh)
D/Lt Sharen Reichard, P (Hampton Roads)
Advertising
D/Lt Jack Yeigh, AP– Chairman
317 Columbia Lane
Stevensville, MD 21666
(Kent Narrows) (410) 643-2106
P/D/C William Selden, V, AP (Richmond)
Official Publication of District 5
United States Power Squadrons®
Published Six Times Annually
(three printed - three online)
Deadline for:
Summer (Online) 2010 is July10, 2010
Fall (Print) 2010 is August 17, 2010
Articles, opinions and advertisements do
not necessarily reflect USPS policy or
endorsement unless so designated.
These awards are available for Squadrons and Districts. They also
serve as record of the Squadron or District activity for that year. In
principle, they are a record of Squadron activity between a
Squadron’s annual Changes of Watch.
The presentation is to be submitted to the District Public Relations
Chair no later than April 1 of the year being documented. The
District judges the award using standards established by the
National Organization. By May 1 of the year of judging, the entry
is submitted to National for evaluation.
In District 5, the best awards of our District are recognized at the
Summer Council. The presentations are still in possession of USPS
Headquarters. These awards are judged at National. The Chapman
Award, Mahnken Commander’s Cup Award and Roger Upton
Award are presented at the next winter Governing Board Meeting.
Forms for submission of your entry are available online from the
USPS website under National Contest Awards. Detailed
information about entry is available from the National website.
The Compass Vol.1 No. 5 contained a reference to this material.
Now is the time to start to gather material for your Squadron
presentation. As the year progresses, you should edit and add
material in order to have a complete record of your Squadron
activity. At the Spring Conference 2011, submit your entry along
with an entry form to the District Public Relation Committee
Chairperson. The awards will be judged at the District level, and
then sent to National. District 5 will acknowledge winning entries
at the Summer Rendezvous, and we will wait until Winter Council
to learn the National winners.
This year three submissions were received. One was a formal
scrapbook, another was a Power Point presentation and the third an
electronic scrapbook. All have been submitted to National for
evaluation.
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D/Lt/C Guy B. Thompson, AP
District 5 Secretary14226 - 11 Jib St.Laurel, MD 20707
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August 6-122010 District 5 Summer Cruise
Hosted by:
Ralph Bernard (North)
Frank Hudson (South)
August 13-15Summer Council and Rendezvous
Holiday Inn
Solomon’s Island, MD
Hosted by Patuxent River