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VOLUME 41 NO. 8October 2014

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InsideCommanders Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fall Conference Registratin Form . . . . . . 9Executive Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2014 D/9 Fall Conference Info . . . . . .10-12SEO Report / Administrative Dept.. . 3 Great Lakes Memorial Service . . . . . . . . 13Secretary Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About Mariner’s Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Membership Matters/Birthdays . . . 5 GPPS Nat’l Meeting in DC Pics . . . . . . . . .15Steak Roast Flyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GPPS Frost Bite Rendezvous Pics . . 16-17D-9 Halloween Frenzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GPPS St. Clair Harbor Pics . . . . . . . . . . . . .152014 D/9 Fall Conference . . . . . . . . . . 8 GPPS Grand Haven Parade Pics . . . . 16-17

2014 Events and Rendezvous Schedule . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

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The summer has passed quickly, some have already put their boat up for the season and others are still in the water and will be in the water until the end. I am just a procrastinator, knowing that I have to get the boat out but delaying the process. Three areas that I would like to address at this time are, sharing information from the Governing Board, encouraging members to participate in our monthly meetings and to continue with the Self Education portion of the United States Power Squadron triangle The Fall Governing Board in Arlington was informative. There will be a dues increase, from National for 2015. There was a representative from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the United States Coast Guard. As members of the United States Power Squadron, we are recognized as experienced recreational boaters. There has been a significant decrease in the Coast Guard, and their role continues in Search and Rescue. The additional eyes of Power Squadron members are of great benefit. Please remember to report any suspicious activities. Finally NOAA continues with their role in weather prediction and in maintaining charts. It is through the Power Squadron Co-OP Charting Program that information regarding chart changes gets conveyed to NOAA. There is a form on line that can be used to share this information. If you would like additional information about either or these programs please contact me. Thank you again to all who have planned the events of the summer. We will have speakers for our October and November Meetings. Information will be forthcoming when details have been finalized. Thank you to the P/C’s who have stepped up to coordinate these events. Events and meeting programs are in the works for 2015. We are planning to be off to a great start. Finally, I would like to address a concern that was identified at the September Executive Committee Meeting. Many members have not taken either an Advanced Grade or Elective course. I encourage you to talk with your boat insurance provider. Often there are additional discounts offered for additional classes that you successfully completed. Fall and winter are great seasonal opportunities to take a class. Our instructors are ready and waiting for you to register. The Education Department Please contact Lt/C Kurt Hansen, AP or P/C Michael Pipia, AP regarding classes.

Commander’s Message Cdr Janet Curle, SN

BridgeCOMMANDER Cdr. Janet Curle, [email protected]

EXECUTIVE OFFICERLt/C Chester Dunbar Jr., [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL OFFICERLt/C Kurt Hansen, [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERLt/C Frederick Muller, [email protected]

SECRETARY Lt/C Rose Stano, [email protected]

TREASURERLt/C John Bennett, [email protected]

ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER1st/Lt John Sulkowski, [email protected]

ASSISTANT SECRETARY1st/Lt Valeriia [email protected]

ASSISTANT TREASURER1st/Lt Jay Kaiser, [email protected]

Send articles to the Editor: Lt/C Rose Stano, [email protected] Publisher: Copyrite [email protected]

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Executive DepartmentLt/C Chester Dunbar, Jr., AP

It is that time again to think about education. We started Boating Classes on Sept. 22, 2014 at GPNHS at 7pm and had one new student show up for Basic Boating. He saw our notice on the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce web site, our new outreach thanks to P/C Michael Babairz. P/C Bill Stano and I started working with him and would still like to others to come sign up and take classes. We will keep USPS University registration open for the next few weeks. P/C Mike Pipia would like to encourage others return to boating classes and offer Seamanship/Piloting, maybe free or at a reduced rate. We are considering an option of those who would like to donate back used books, to reduce cost as well to help. What do you think? I want to thank Bruce Boutin, P/C Mike Pipia, and John Sulkowski for attending the Metro Boat Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 to hand out boating information and encourage the public to attend classes and consider joining our civic organization. As we close the boating season here in Michigan, P/C Bill Stano would like all the Vessel Safety Examiners to return unused stickers to him so they can be sent back to National, and thank you for a job well done. Anyone interested in training to become a VSE, please contact Bill

Looking for USPS on Social Media!!USPS Facebook: http://wwwfacebook.com/uspowersquadrons

USPS Twitter: http://twitter.com/boatingisfun or @boatingisfun

USPS Instagram: @uspowersquadrons

The Ensign Facebook: http://facebook.com/uspsensign

The Ensign Twitter: http//www.twitter.com/uspseditor or @uspseditor

GPS, Global Positioning System Seminar

Free seminar with free book (Bob Sweet author)

given to the first 30 families to register with

P/C Chet Dunbar at [email protected] or 313-744-7472, the GPPS phone.

October 8, 2014 7:30pm Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Power Squadron General Membership Meeting

Those of you who already have the book, please bring.


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The summer is over. It is time to run your boats one last time before having to put them up for the winter. Thankfully, we have a great agenda for closing out the last three months of the year, 2014. We start with the monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. Remember, you are welcome to call the dining room, 313-884-2500, and make reservation for before the meeting.

6pm works best for the 7:30pm meeting. Credit cards only. We are trying a GPS seminar for the October meeting 10/8. Saturday, Oct. 11 there is a steak roast at Farms Pier Park with a Comedian for entertainment. Don’t forget Oct. 17-19 is the D-9 Fall conference in Bay City. . The theme for the Friday night hospitality suite is Halloween. Come dressed up in your favorite costumes for a great time. Saturday dinner includes tickets to the Planetarium Digital 360 Theater across the street. November’s meeting, 11/12, is nominations for next year Bridge and we hope to have a Nautical Speaker. Anyone interested in being on the bridge or E Board should contact P/C Bob Maliki ([email protected]), P/C Michael Babiarz ([email protected]), or P/C Joan McCarron ([email protected]). December we close out the year with our Annual Christmas Dinner Party, which I am busy planning the menu for, and elections at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Wednesday, 12/10/14. Don’t forget to pick up a toy to donate to Toys for Tots at the party.

SEO ReportLt/C Kurt Hansen, AP

Let’s hear some feedback. We had great attendance to the summer classes at GP Farms Pier Park but now we start the Fall with only 1 student. We have a number of members who have only taken Basic Boating when we have 5 Advanced Grade classes offered. We are going to try something new by offering a condensed version of the GPS Seminar at our October meeting to improve attendance and promote education. But USPS has 23 other seminars available, also. USPS is starting to offer classes and seminars on line so that people can take them at a time when it is convenient for them. On Line classes are America’s Boating Course, Partners in Command, Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes, and Weather for Boaters. Coming soon will be the Seminars, Hurricanes and Boats, Marine Radar VHS/DSC Marine Radio.How would you like to receive further education? Would you take a class if the price was reduced? Would you want a used book to control cost? What is keeping you back? Please let us know. These are challenging times and we are here to serve you.

Administrative DepartmentLt/C Frederick Muller, SN

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Secretary DepartmentLt/C Rose Stano, P

Here it is October and there is so much going on. Bill and I just got back from Washington, D.C. happy and rested after spending 5 days with our D9 and USPS friends at the Governing Board. There is nothing so rejuvenating as gathering with 500 plus old friends and likeminded boaters who are excited about our goals and mission. On the Squadron level it may seem like we don’t accomplish much but when we all get together and share, it is amazing . Bill had never been to D.C. so we took one day to visit Arlington, walk the Mall and see all the monuments from Lincoln to the Capital and see the Bill of Right and Declaration of Independence in the Archives. Good to do between all the meetings. Anyone who wants to escape this winter and come to USPS National Conference in Jacksonville, FL, Jan 20-25th, 2015 is welcome and we can help you plan for it. We are having a debate in E Board about the best way to reach the membership. We have those who prefer mailed information and those who are computer savvy and want it all emailed. We also have things listed on our Web Site. Do you look there for information? We want to reach all members and would like to cater it to your needs. So you will receive a card in the mail about the Free GPS Seminar with free book to the first 30 member/families that call or email Chet Dunbar, as well as an email notice, listing on Web Site, and the information here in the newsletter. Please respond to me with the best way to reach you. Either leave a message on my home phone 313-343-5602, or email me at rstano@comcast .net about what is best for you. This is also a great way to contact me with changes in name, address or email for the roster. Thank you for your response.The other debate going on is about money. We are fortunate to have weathered some lean time through the recession and are now at a point where our investments are giving us a nice return. How do we best use this resource? Do we decrease yearly dues? Offer classes, seminars for free or at reduced rates? Do we have free parties? Have a free or decrease cost for the Commanders Ball at the GPYC in January? Do we have free refreshments at monthly meetings? Do we spend it on advertising our classes, our group, and or boating safety materials for the public? We need to know what you think. Call our email me your reponse.


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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

October Birthdays Michael G. Adam, P Kathleen A. Marowske, AP Richard J. Bania, AP Theodore G. Mayer, AP James A. Barber, JN Arch McGlasson Jr., AP Susan S. Bennett, AP Bernie Palo Edgar H. Breedlove, P John C. Prost Lt J.H. Fitzgerald III, AP Charles J. Reader, JN P/Lt/C Franz J. Forster, SN Mark Sauve, P Kristyl S. Girschner Rick S. Scott P/Lt/C George J.A. Heitmanis, SN Henry Frank P. Torgl Marina A. Houghton P/C Philip Trupiano, SN Edvard R. Lazar, AP Derek Shawn Williams, AP P/C G ary F. Marowske, AP Nancy A. Williams, P

Commander’sMad Hatter’s Tea Party

Friday, November 21, 20141800 hours

Grosse Pointe Farms Pier ParkTo follow the theme

wear your most outstanding hat!More details to follow.

attention GPPS MeMberS !!!

Our Web Address has changedIt is now

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Good Food, Good Times, and this year a few laughs too!

GPPS Steak RoastOctober 11, 2014

Grosse Pointe Farms Pier ParkSTEAKROASTTHE GROSSE POINTE POWER SQUADRON

INVITES YOU TO A NIGHT OF

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Cocktails begin at 1800

Dinner begins at 1900

Dinner cost is $15.00 per person

Location:

Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park 350 Lakeshore Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

RSVP by 06 October. Mail checks to:

PC Bob Malicki, JN 460 Manor Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

(313) 885-8364 or Email: [email protected]

Annual Steak Roast

Choices of meats are steak or chicken. Beer, wine, soda and water will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass

Comedian Jason Cooper

With his quick wit and commanding stage presence, Jason Cooper takes his audience on a roller coaster ride of laughs. Incorporating a barrage of “pop” culture references, funny stories, and off the wall “one liners”, you can’t help but laugh at this goofy, crazy, and original talent. Jason tells it the way it is, the way it was, & the way it should be! Jason’s ability to improv with the audiences makes every show a unique experience. You never know what he'll say next!

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Cocktails begin at 1800

Dinner begins at 1900

Dinner cost is $15.00 per person

Location:

Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park 350 Lakeshore Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

RSVP by 06 October. Mail checks to:

PC Bob Malicki, JN 460 Manor Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

(313) 885-8364 or Email: [email protected]

Annual Steak Roast

Choices of meats are steak or chicken. Beer, wine, soda and water will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass

Comedian Jason Cooper

With his quick wit and commanding stage presence, Jason Cooper takes his audience on a roller coaster ride of laughs. Incorporating a barrage of “pop” culture references, funny stories, and off the wall “one liners”, you can’t help but laugh at this goofy, crazy, and original talent. Jason tells it the way it is, the way it was, & the way it should be! Jason’s ability to improv with the audiences makes every show a unique experience. You never know what he'll say next!

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We want to encourage all of you to come to

Bay City for the

D-9 Fall Conference and

Halloween Frenzy Bonnie, “ the Queen of Quiver” and Ron Utz , Jan Curl, Micheal Babiarz,

and I will head up Friday afternoon to be there by 3pm to start the transformation of our Hospitality Room.

In true Utz fashion, they have designed a specialty drink of orange juice or red fruit juice with a topper of Black vodka. We will be making jello and

pudding shots to compliment the orange and brown holiday cookies, and Michael is making his TO DIE FOR APPLE CRISP. The hot dish in our room will be Death by Chili.

There are usually 10 to 15 rooms set up by the different Squadrons around the state serving free food and drinks Friday night from 7 to 11pm.

Who ever comes can help set up, take turns serving in our room and visiting the other rooms , and help clean up after. Just give Bonnie a

shout by phone 313-886-3495 or e-mail [email protected] if you are coming, want to help, or want to bring anything.

Costumes are encouraged with Bonnie the vampire, myself as a witch, and Bill as a dirty old man. There will also be the GPPS Witch and

Voltan the Fortune teller to entertain us. Don’t forget the spooky music and horror films on the TV.

It is always a treat to see what the other Squadronshave done with the Theme.

Bonnie, however does enjoy winning a prize for her work. So don’t sit at home, come join the fun.

Come for the evening or stay for the weekend to enjoy the meetings and dinner

with the Planetarium adventure Saturday night.

You will be glad you did! Rose Stano

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2014 Fall Conference DoubleTree Hotel, Bay City, Michigan

By Phone, code for reservation rate is “DPS”. By Website, www.baycityriverfront.doubletree.com, input check in and out dates, click on “Add special rate code” the code is "DPS".

Cost of room $99.00

The deadline for making your hospitality room reservation at the hotel and an email notification to me is September 22, 2014. When making your hospitality room reservation, please contact Holly Pelletier at 989-460-1670 / [email protected] or Janae Bishop, 989-460-1670, [email protected]. Make sure to tell the hotel that it is a “hospitality room.” If you want an adjoining “sleeping room” please request that when you make your hospitality room reservation. In your email please give me;

The squadron’s contact person's name, email and phone number for your hospitality room.

If you requested an adjoining “sleeping room” and name of person using it. If your hospitality room is for Friday or Friday and Saturday. If you are sharing your hospitality room with another squadron, the name of the

other squadron. We will try our best to accommodate everyone's request, but it will be based on the order in which the rooms are reserved and emails received with the above information. The hotel will provide two, 8 ft tables and 6 chairs per room. A 25# bag of ice will be provided for each hospitality room on Friday evening, 17 October 2014 at 1800. If you request an additional bag of ice, the charge will be $5.00 per 25# bag. We will again be using the wristbands for the Friday night hospitality room tours. Due to liability reasons, please make sure you only serve alcohol to people with wristbands. Advise them that you will serve them alcohol once they have their wristband on. We are requiring that everyone register for the conference even if they are not going to attend the lunch and/or dinner on Saturday, that way they can get a wristband for the Friday night hospitality rooms. The conference registration desk will be open Friday from 1500-1930 and on Saturday from 0730-1100. If any members arrive after the registration desk closes on Friday night, and need to get their wristbands, they will have to pick them up at Dearborn’s hospitality room, #534. Thank you for making this fall conference at DoubleTree Hotel a fun and successful one. Sue Cdr Suzanne Rayburn, SN Dearborn Sail & Power Squadron [email protected]

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92014 D/9 FALL CONFERENCEREGISTRATION FORM

Attention: All registration requests must be received, on this form, by 03 October 2014. Registration requests received after 03 October will be accepted on a space available basis.

Uniform of the Day: Seminars & Business Lunch: Uniform F (or USPS Blazer or appropriate attire) Dinner: Blazer with polo or open collar shirt or appropriate business casual attire

ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER – WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED for Hospitality Suites----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

First Time Rank Last Name First Name Grade Certificate # Squadron Attendee?

Yes No(1) _____ _______________ ___________ _______ __________ ______________ ____ ____

(2) _____ ______________ ___________ _______ __________ ______________ ____ ____

Address: ______________________________ City: __________________ State _____ ZIP _________

Phone: ________________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________________

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEALS NOTE: An additional surcharge of $10.00/meal will apply for any reservations made

after 03 October 2014 (if meals are available).

Lunch __________ @$16.00 = $_________ Choices: Chicken Croissant____ Grilled Veggie Wrap____ Raspberry Chicken Salad____ Lunch choices include signature house-made brownies.

Dinner __________ @$43.50 = $_________ Choice: Prime Rib____ Seared Salmon____ Vegetarian (Portabella Veggie Stack)____ Dinner includes dessert and entertainment at the Planetarium Digital 360 Theater.

Special Meal/Dietary Requests ____________________________________________________

Total Amount Enclosed: _________________________ Check # _________________Make checks payable to: Dearborn Sail & Power Squadron---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mail checks and this form to: Hotel Reservations/Room Rates: RSVP by 22 September 2014

$99.00 per night – Call Doubletree to reserve room. P/C Leon Collins, SN One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City (989) 460 167033064 Sandra Ln Use code: DPS. Specify if one of the rooms is a hospitality Westland, MI 48185 room and if adjoining or nearby rooms are required.

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2014 District 9 Fall Conference in Bay City, Michigan

Our District’s Annual Fall Conference is scheduled for 17-19 October 2014 at the Double Tree in Bay City. Going to a district conference is always fun, exciting and educational. Friday Night’s hospitality crawl has a Halloween theme and Bonnie Utz is planning a very scary Grosse Pointe Hospitality Room. Saturday is filled with many educational seminars. Below are the planned educations seminars scheduled for Saturday. After the evening dinner, we will go to a local planetarium and be amazed by our universe. Attending a district conference is a great chance to see old friends and to make new ones. There may still be time to RSVP for the conference. Please see the conference Registration form in the Tars & Tripe.

Membership – District Membership Chair Alanna Harvey will be sharing new ideas with you on how to nourish and grow your membership in difficult times. We all face challenges in reaching new members and keeping our current members involved. This is a chance to take home some new ideas on how to attract and keep members. Public Relations – District Public Relations Chair Ron Simpson will be leading a discussion on how to improve our public recognition. We all know that United States Power Squadrons is boating’s best kept secret. Here’s a chance to find out how to improve your squadron’s presence in your community. Cooperative Charting - Our regional representative to the USPS Cooperative Charting Committee, Del Miller, is excited about Cooperative Charting, and he wants you to be, too. Cooperative Charting has changed in the past few years, and there are some great new programs that give your squadron a chance to have a great outing participating in the program! Come to the session on Cooperative Charting and see why squadrons all over the country are getting

2014 District 9 Fall Conference in Bay City, Michigan

Our District’s Annual Fall Conference is scheduled for 17-19 October 2014 at the Double Tree in Bay City. Going to a district conference is always fun, exciting and educational. Friday Night’s hospitality crawl has a Halloween theme and Bonnie Utz is planning a very scary Grosse Pointe Hospitality Room. Saturday is filled with many educational seminars. Below are the planned educations seminars scheduled for Saturday. After the evening dinner, we will go to a local planetarium and be amazed by our universe. Attending a district conference is a great chance to see old friends and to make new ones. There may still be time to RSVP for the conference. Please see the conference Registration form in the Tars & Tripe.

Membership – District Membership Chair Alanna Harvey will be sharing new ideas with you on how to nourish and grow your membership in difficult times. We all face challenges in reaching new members and keeping our current members involved. This is a chance to take home some new ideas on how to attract and keep members. Public Relations – District Public Relations Chair Ron Simpson will be leading a discussion on how to improve our public recognition. We all know that United States Power Squadrons is boating’s best kept secret. Here’s a chance to find out how to improve your squadron’s presence in your community. Cooperative Charting - Our regional representative to the USPS Cooperative Charting Committee, Del Miller, is excited about Cooperative Charting, and he wants you to be, too. Cooperative Charting has changed in the past few years, and there are some great new programs that give your squadron a chance to have a great outing participating in the program! Come to the session on Cooperative Charting and see why squadrons all over the country are getting

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involved in Cooperative Charting again as a wonderful excuse to get outdoors and have fun! Gougeon Brothers Company and West Systems – We all know that West Systems is one of the most well-respected fiberglass repair systems in the boating industry. But did you know that the materials were developed in Bay City? Joe Parker retired this past spring after nearly 25 years as Technical Product Manager at Gougeon Brothers Inc. He will talk about the development of WEST SYSTEM epoxy business and custom boatbuilding at Gougeon Brothers Inc. as well as the industries currently being served by epoxy products formulated and produced in Bay City. Joe is also the owner and operator of Bay Boat Works. His passion is boats, and sailing in particular. He is knowledgeable in composite manufacturing of all type of structures, and is currently representing Doyle Sail makers and doing sailboat rigging and sailing hardware installation throughout central and northern Michigan. America’s Waterway Watch - America's Waterway Watch is a public outreach program sponsored by the United States Coast Guard and encouraging participants to simply report suspicious activity to the Coast Guard and/or other law enforcement agencies. Unlike some Neighborhood Watch programs, for example, you are not formally joining an organization -- there are no meetings, membership cards or membership requirements -- and you do not become an agent of the Coast Guard or any other law enforcement agency. If you are a recreational boater, the United States Coast Guard wants your help in keeping these areas safe and secure. Learn how you can help with this nation-wide initiative. Boating Apps – Are you smarter than your smartphone? Probably not. And if you equip your smartphone or tablet with apps designed for boating, your devices will do a lot of the hard work for you! Join D/Lt Chet Dunbar as he takes a look at some of the many applications for smartphones and tablets that are specifically designed to make your day on the water safer and more fun. Bruce Jenvey has accepted an invitation to speak at the Fall Conference. Some of you may recall Bruce as the founder and publisher


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of Great Lakes Cruiser Magazine. For those of you who read the magazine, you probably remember a column by John Kenneth Bruce that ran each month under the title, "Stupid Boat Tricks." To the delight of the readers, in each issue the column highlighted a boating experience that demonstrated a boater demonstrating the greatest lack of common sense or experience. Great Lakes Cruiser Magazine was published from 1994 to 2004, and it was not until the last issue that the true identity of John Kenneth Bruce was revealed to be none other than the publisher himself, Bruce Jenvey. Bruce compiled his columns into a book, The Complete Stupid Boat Tricks. The book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Bruce is the author of a number of other books, including Haunts and Heroes of the Great Lakes and Handy Harbor Guide: The Bays and Waterways of the Great Lakes, as well as The Cabbottown Witch Novels and other tales of the paranormal. Pick up a copy of one of his books and bring it to Fall Conference, and Bruce will be glad to autograph it for you!

Officers’ and Squadron Educational Officers’ Seminars – These are challenging times for leadership in all civic organizations, and United States Power Squadrons is no exception. We’ll have special sessions for squadron officers and squadron educational officers to bring you up on the latest from United States Power Squadrons. You’ll also get a chance to talk with fellow officers about the issues that you are confronting as you lead your squadron.

SEE YOU AT THE DOUBLE TREE IN BAY CITY!!!!!!!


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GREAT LAKES MEMORIAL SERVICE

PLEASE Plan to Attend the Annual

Great Lakes Memorial Service Honoring all the Sailors

Who have served on the Great Lakes and Have Departed this Earthly Life

and the Grateful Remembrance of

All Military Personnel Who have sacrificed their lives

To Gain and Maintain our Freedoms

Sunday 9 November 2014 at Eleven o’clock

Everyone is Invited Members of the International Ship Masters, Association, U.S. Merchant Marine, Unites States Coast Guard, United States Navy, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other Great Lakes-related personnel are invited to be a part of the uniformed Honor Guard.

Free Parking is available in the Ford Auditorium Underground Garage. The entrance is in the median strip of Jefferson Ave. at Woodward Ave.

MARINER’S CH U RCH OF D ETROIT RECTOR WILLI AM FLEMI N G

170 East Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48226-4327 Parrish Office 313-259-2206 Fax 313-259-6015 www.mainerschurchof Detroit.org

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About Mariners’ Church

In a rustic old hall in Detroit they prayed, In the Maritime Sailors’ Cathedral. The church bell chimed till it rang twenty-nine times For each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald.

People around the world know about Mariners’ Church of Detroit from those famous lines in Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

But you may be surprised to learn that Mariners’ was unique in many respects long before that song was written. Old Mariners’ was founded by a woman.

Julia Anderson’s Will established Mariners’ in 1842 and specified a stone church (built for the ages) with “forever free” pews. It’s now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Mariners’ is the only church in Michigan honored by this distinction, bestowed by Act 142 of 1848.

Mariners’ is different in that it was founded as, and still is, a non-diocesan, self-perpetuating parish especially for sailors, but not exclusively so. Mariners’ helped former slaves reach freedom in Canada through a tunnel from its basement to the Detroit River waterfront. The 3000-ton church building was moved to its present location on the opposite side of Hart Plaza to make way for the Detroit civic center.

Since 1975, Mariners’ Church has created and maintained new traditions for Great Lakes sailors including annual services for Blessing of the Fleet, Navy League Sunday and the Great Lakes Memorial Service.

People keep coming back to Mariners’ Church because they find it nourishes them spiritually, uplifts them emotionally and gives them strength for another week. Many enjoy the classical worship music and have made lasting friends. More on Mariners’ unique and surprising history can be found in the book Created for the Ages, available from the church office, 170 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226.

Great Lakes Memorial Service is Sunday, Nov. 9 at 11am, arrive early and gather in the basement. Free Parking is available in the Ford Auditorium Underground Garage. The entrance is in the median strip of Jefferson Ave. at Woodward Ave.













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October 8 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting & GPS Seminar GPYC - 19:30October 11 SATURDAY - Steak Roast - “Giggles and Grins” GPFPPOctober 17-19 FRIDAY - SUNDAY - D/9 Fall Conference - “Halloween Frenzy” Double Tree Hotel, Bay City, Michigan,October 22 WEDNESDAY - E Board GPYC - 19:30

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November 9 SUNDAY - Great Lakes Memorial Service Mariner’s ChurchNovember 12 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting For dinner reservations before meeting Call 313-884-2500 - GPYC - 19:30November 19 WEDNESDAY - E Board GPYC- 19:30November 21 FRIDAY - Commander’s ‘Mad Hatter’s’ Tea Party GPFPP - 1800 hrs

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December 10 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting with Christmas Party and elections and Toys for Tots - GPYCDecember 17 WEDNESDAY - E Board A week early for Holiday - 19:30

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January 14 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting - Change of Watch GPYCJanuary 17 SATURDAY - Commander’s Ball GPYCJanuary 20 - 24 TUESDAY - SATURDAY - USPS National Meeting Jacksonville, FL Note: Refer to the GPPS web site for more details - Unless otherwise posted - All GPPS General Membership Meetings are on the second Wednesday - Sept. through MayAll GPPS Executive Committee Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday - Aug. through May

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