Banana River Sail & Power Squadron A Unit of the United States Power Squadron® - District 23 East Central Florida www.bananariversps.org Volume 58 Number 11 DRAGON TALES November 2014 “Partial Solar Eclipse” Location: Merritt Island Across the Indian River Lagoon Photographer: Tim Robson IN THIS ISSUE UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS…………… 2 SQUADRON ACTIVITIES……………………… 3 BRIDGE REPORTS……………………………… .. 4 - 6 CHRISTMAS PARTY AND BELL RINGERS……. 10 CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE RESERVATIONS.. 11 7 DISTRICT 23 GALAXY …………………………… 12 THE BRIDGE AND CONTACT INFORMATION . 13 NEWSLETTER SUPPORTING BUSINESSES… 14 - 15 THANKSGIVING DINNER………………………. 8 CALENDAR ……………………………………….. 2015 NEW MEETING SITE………………………. 9 REMEMBERING P/D/C GEORGE FONTES, AP. NOV MEMBERSHIP MEETING/ 16 Page 2 D R A GON TA LE S November 2014 Page 3 November 2014 D R A GON TA LE S BANANA RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON ACTIVITIES YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS SQUADRON THANKSGIVING DINNER Monday, November 17, 2014 1830 (6:30 P.M.) Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, FL Details Page 8 ANNUAL SQUADRON CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 13, 2014 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Cocoa Village Marina 90 Delannoy Avenue, Cocoa, FL Details Page 10 SQUADRON SERVES AS SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGERS GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF JOY!!!! November 14—December 24, 2014 Details Page 10 ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE ON THE DOLFUN WITH YOUR SQUARDON MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY December 20, 2014 6:30 P.M. Details Page 11 Page 4 November 2014 D R A GON TA LE S FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMANDER: Cdr Stephan Woessner, P I would like to start my term as commander by saying thank you to all of you for allowing me the opportunity to serve in this distinguished role. I will do my best to live up to the high standards of the office and to try to fill some very big shoes left behind by Commander Earl Gillespie. Over the past two years, Earl has done an exceptional job as commander. His effort, dedication and strong drive for results have been instrumental in moving the Squadron forward through some challenging times. I would also like to give a very big thank you to Lucy Hixenbaugh and all the members who helped make the past District 23 Fall Conference a huge success and for an outstanding Change of Watch event. THANK YOU!! As I look forward, it is clear that we still face significant challenges, such as low membership growth levels, lack of a full bridge and the general viability/relevance of the Squadron in a rapidly changing world. To succeed we will need to come together as: ONE TEAM All of our members working together, bringing their experience, skills and talents to bear on a single plan aimed at building a bright future for the BRSPS. ONE PLAN  Continue to aggressively restructure our education offerings, community service activities and fun on the water activities to meet the changing demands and expectations of the modern boating community.  Accelerate the development of our web-site capabilities and substantially enhance our Squadron’s online presence.  Properly finance our Squadron by paying our dues on time and actively participating in the development and execution of various fund raising activities throughout the year.  Put aside our differences and work more closely with each other and the other Squadrons in D23 ONE GOAL An exciting viable Banana River Squadron delivering value to our members, the local community and the other Squadrons in D23. As a first step on our ONE PLAN journey, I would ask for maximum member participation in the following:    November General Meeting/Thanksgiving Dinner – Nov 17th at the Sat. Bch. Civic Center December General Meeting/Christmas Party – Dec 13th at the Coco Village Marina (big thank you to Terry Friedlander for coordinating this event) BRSPS Christmas Boat Parade – Tickets are available for the BRSPS Christmas Party Boat, which will afford you an outstanding view of the entire parade in a comfortable and friendly environment. (cost is $20 per person and warm beverages are available on the boat) I would like to again thank you for the opportunity to serve as your commander and I know that if we come together as ONE TEAM around ONE PLAN we will achieve our ONE GOAL of an exciting viable squadron delivering value for all. Cdr Stephan Woessner, P Page 5 November 2014 D R A GON TA LE S FROM THE SQUADRON EDUCATIONAL OFFICER: P/C Bill Veit, JN Announcing Classes for 2015 ABC3 Jr. Safe Boating Seamanship Piloting Advanced Piloting Weather Safety News: The Coast Guard is working with the PFD community to revise the classification and labeling of PFDs. When completed, this information will be updated and hopefully be somewhat easier to understand. Meanwhile, spending a few minutes to understand the many options available to find a PFD that you’re willing to wear could mean the difference between life and death for you or a loved one. (http:// www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg5214/pfdselection.asp) Class Update: Course Start – Finish JN & Engine Maintenance Under way Engine Maintenance Under way ABC3 November 8, 2014 exam November 12 Jr. Safe Boating March 23-25, 2015 Puzzler: Answer for September’s: This month’s puzzler question was how long might you be expected to live if you were onboard a vessel and asked to report to the “gallows”? Shipboard the answer is as long as you don’t die of old age or some other affliction. A “gallows” is an upright structure consisting of two vertical members, one on each side, supporting a horizontal member used for supporting spare spars, or the boom of a fore and aft sail. On land, your odds might not be so good. New question: Does anyone care? P/C Bill Veit, JN Page 6 D R A GON TA LE S FROM THE SQUADRON SECRETARY: November 2014 Lt/C Jamie Woessner, AP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES: General Meeting/Change of Watch DATE: October 5, 2014 LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, Indian Harbor Beach, FL The meeting was called to order at 1400 by P/D/C Robert Becker, SN. A quorum was present. The blessing was led by P/D/C George Ammon, SN and the pledge was led by P/D/C Robert Becker, SN. P/D/C Becker welcomed everyone and introduced the honored guests: D23 Cdr William Fehr, N and his wife Lt Valerie Dietrich AP, CBS & PS Cdr Robert Rutigliano, JN and his wife Barbara, TS & PS Cdr David Haslam, AP and his wife Lt Nancy Haslam, and CFL S&PS Cdr Robert Ray, AP. Cdr Earl reviewed the accomplishments of the year and thanked the current Bridge and Executive Committee for all their effort throughout the year. He asked the membership to give their support to the incoming Bridge and Executive Committee. D/C Fehr welcomed all and thanked the membership for their support during the past year. The current Bridge was dismissed and the Bridge for 2014-2015 was called up and sworn in. A Squadron award and Past Commander flag was presented to P/C Earl Gillespie. P/C Earl presented Squadron awards to members. Meeting adjourned at 1600. Submitted by Jamie Woessner, Secretary October 16, 2014 SHARE YOUR COPIES OF THE ENSIGN Ken Peters is asking that you please bring old but recent copies of The Ensign to our November Thanksgiving Dinner/General Meeting. He would like to distribute the copies to new members and to folks taking the ABC3. Please help Ken out with this great idea to learn about National and the work of local Squadrons. Page 7 D R A GON TA LE S November 2014 “P/D/C George Ralph Fontes, AP” It is with great sadness that our Squadron announces the death of George Fontes. George was a valuable member of our Squadron and District 23. He served as our Commander from 1998-1999 and was the District Commander from 2005-2006. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Kathleen, his four sons David, Mark, Ronald and Bruce and four stepchildren and all of their families. He was a proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. DISTRICT 23 FALL CONFERENCE Please see the December issue of Dragon Tales for a full recap of the entire weekend including lots of photos. How ever, we did not want to wait another month without acknowledging the hard work of all the volunteers under the leadership of Lucy Hixenbaugh. I think we can collectively agree the “Signature Squadron Drink” still reigns, the Penny Creek Blue Grass Band was wonderful and we all left being inspired and far more knowledgeable about Florida history than when we arrived thanks to Judge Nelson Bailey. Page 8 November, 2014 D R A GON TA LE S NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Join us for our Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner November 17, 2014 at 1830 (6:30 p.m.) Satellite Beach Civic Center 565 Cassia Blvd., Satellite Beach, FL The Squadron will provide the turkey, ice tea and soda. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert. We will have paper plates and plastic utensils but if you like, bring your own dinnerware and do it up fancy. Please RSVP to Jamie Woessner at 777-0643 or [email protected] and let her know how many people in your party are coming and what you will bring. GUEST SPEAKER Nicholas Sanzone, Coordinator of Habitat Restoration Program Marine Resources Council http://www.mrcirl.org/ LEARN ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Page 9 November 2014 D R A GON TA LE S HAPPY BIRTHDAY November , 2014 Samuel G. Ashdown, Jr. Gervase M. Bushe Anita Carbone Terri Friedlander Bette George Dan Harper Marcie M. Harper H. Carolyn Hodgson Debora C. Palmer Clara L. Ross Julie Story Meagan E. Wilderwoods SQUADRON MOVES TO DOUBLES BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS BEGINNING JANUARY 2015 JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JANUARY 12, 2015 (2ND MONDAY FOR JANUARY ONLY) JOIN IN A SPECIAL WELCOMING EVENT AT 6:00 P.M. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR ORDERING DINNER 1896 S. PATRICK DRIVE, INDIAN HARBOR BEACH, FL Page 10 D R A GON TA LE S November 2014 You are cordially invited to the BRSPS Holiday Party Saturday, 13 December 2014 Holidays already? The joys of the upcoming season wouldn’t be complete without a December party and squadron meeting to add to your calendar. Please join us at the lovely Cocoa Village Marina for the price of only $12 per person. We’ll be ordering a delicious Italian feast. Please bring a light appetizer or dessert to share with all. Party will be from 5:30 to 8:30 pm starting with happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Cocoa Village Marina Address 90 Delannoy Avenue, Cocoa www.cocoavillagemarina.com And please don't forget to bring an unwrapped present for the Salvation Army kids! Please call Dan or Terri at 321 259-1626 or send an email to [email protected] if you can come share in the festive atmosphere with our boating friends. Terri and Dan Friedlander Give Yourself the Gift of Joy – Be a Salvation Army Bell Ringer Those who have volunteered in the past to be Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army know that it’s a great way to give back to the community while giving ourselves that special feeling of holiday spirit. We have submitted our application for several Satellite and Indian Harbour Beach grocery locations for the 14 November – 24 December campaign. I will receive more details soon about where and when but right now I am asking all interested individuals to email ([email protected]) or call (482-5671) me to give me a rough idea of dates, times (like morning, afternoon or evening) and number of hours you would consider volunteering. Don’t delay, we were too late last year and missed out. Within the next two weeks I will be laying out a final plan with the Salvation Army based upon your inputs. Thanks for considering this impactful and time-proven way of donating to our local community. Dave Hixenbaugh Page 11 D R A GON TA LE S November 2014 Page 12 D R A GON TA LE S November 2014 Page 13 BRIDGE OFFICERS Commander Cdr Stephan Woessner (321) 777-0643 Dragon Tales November 2014 MEMBERS AT LARGE Executive Officer Open Lt Harvey Inventasch, SN P/C Edmund LeCun, JN Lt Kenneth Peters, N Lt Ken Poole, P Lt Roger Hill, P Administrative Officer Open EX-OFFICIO Earl Gillespie, P Squadron Educational Officer P/C William Veit, JN Editor Lt Anne Cope Milonas (321) 636-8514 [email protected] Secretary Lt/C Jamie Woessner, AP (321) 777-0643 Treasurer Bette George (321) 255-9876 Web Site: ASSISTANT OFFICERS www.bananariversps.com Asst. Educational Officer P/D/Lt/C Ernst G. Hofmann, JN (321) 777-9462 Banana River Power Squadron Voice Mailbox—321-220-7775 November 2014 OCTOBER 2010 01 DISTRICT FALL CONFERENCE 02 DISTRICT FALL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 2010 continued 03 DISTRICT FALL CONFERENCE 04 BRIDGE MEETING 06 ADVANCED PILOTING CLASS 13 EXECUTIVE MEETING ADVANCED PILOTING CLASS 20 ADVANCED PILOTING CLASS 23 CHANGE OF WATCH AT EGYC 27 ADVANCED PILOTING CLASS NOVEMBER 2010 01 BRIDGE MEETING Dragon Tales Page 14 Page 15 Dragon Tales Complete Air & Heat, Inc. Contractor & Service “Family owned & operated” Since 1975 Sales * Service * Installations 321-773-8434 www.completeairandheat.com THE SQUADRON NEEDS YOUR BUSINESS AD HERE!!!! November 2014 November 2014 Dragon Tales Page 16 Banana River Sail & Power Squadron 697 Palos Verde Drive Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Banana River Sail & Power Squadron web site - bananariversps.org Banana River Sail & Power Squadron Voice Mailbox - 321-220-7775 Membership meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cut here to Clip Upcoming Events - - - - - - - - - - - - - UP-COMING SQUADRON & DISTRICT EVENTS — 2014 November 1 5 8 11 12 15 17 SATELLITE BCH FOUNDER'S DAY PARADE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ABC3 EXECUTIVE MEETING ENGINE MAINTENANCE DRAGON TALES DEADLINE THANKSGIVING DINNER/GEN MTG 1100 1830 0800 1900 1830 1830 Starts at DeLaura Middle School Keiser University, NW Corner Babcock and NASA, Melb West Marine Store, Corner of US 192 and Dairy BAAB, 674 S Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach Keiser University, NW Corner Babcock and NASA, Melb Email copy to [email protected] Dinner, 1915 meeting. Satellite Beach Civic Center, Cassia Blvd Sat. Bch. Program Nicholas Sanzone, Marine Resources Council December 9 13 20 EXECUTIVE MEETING CHRISTMAS PARTY/GENERAL MTG CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE 1900 1730 1830 BAAB, 674 S Patrick Dr. Satellite Beach Cocoa Village Marina Grand Canal, Satellite Beach