Volume 24 Issue 12
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Commander’s Message
Cdr Richard Sir Louis, P
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hanks to our 75th Anniversary
Celebration Committee with P/D/C
Brian Logan SN as chairman, we had
a delightful 75th Anniversary wrap-up
Formal Dinner dance. Thanks to Lt Gilbert
Lorenzo, AP for editing and producing a great “slide” show that
included photographs of the year in review! Thanks also to Gilbert
for snapping portraits of everyone at the event, including our
bevvy of beauties picture of almost every woman in attendance.
Great job Gilbert! (Pictures are available for purchase, see
Gilbert.) We had a great year of celebration for our Squadron’s
75th year, from our kick-off at Turkeyfoot Island Club, through
our 75th Anniversary Cruise, to our Wrap-Up Dinner on November
15th, due to the efforts of many volunteers planning and
preparing for our great pleasure. Thanks to all involved!
I have recently returned from our District 7 Fall Conference and I
could not be more proud of our squadron or my squadron mates!
It seemed like half of the attendees were from Akron. And what a
beautiful first class venue (Stonewall Jackson Resort, West
Virginia) we had. Under the leadership of our Executive Officer Lt/
C Dave Rice, SN and crew, we managed to win the Rocky River
Tankard for our Hospitality Room. Thanks to P/Lt/C Margo
Holmes, AP for a great script for our skit and for the costumes
that she created; our drama team had great fun. We were also
awarded the Arnold Erickson Trophy for teaching elective courses,
and recognized for Co-operative charting.
Conferences offer something for everyone, and some attendees
ventured to nearby Weston, West Virginia to visit the Trans
Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. There were several good seminars
offered including: “Fuel and Boating by D/E/O John Whitely SN,
“Batteries and Chargers” by our Lt Jim Ehrman, P and
“Membership” by our P/D/C Brian Logan, SN and D/Lt Linda
Leque, N. I am extremely proud as a commander that our
members are asked to lead and advise others in our district, and
at a national level. It was a real pleasure to watch Brian Logan
present his Membership Plan and eagerly offer his help and time
to any other squadron. To me, this represents a strong healthy
December 2014
squadron when we can reach out and help others. I was also very
proud when the USPS Chief Commander’s Representative stated
that “Akron Sail and Power Squadron embodies the new motto
“Come for the education, stay for the friends…””. Basically, the
secret to our success!
If you have not been to a District Conference lately, plan to
attend the Spring Conference on 20 - 22 March at the Holiday Inn
Rockside Rd in Independence OH.
One last reminder, bring three dozen cookies, and a donation of
money or un-wrapped toy (for the Children’s Services Board) to our
December general meeting.
Tracie and I wish you a merry and blessed Christmas and
Chanukah season! I like the Hebrew word “shalom” especially at
this season. Shalom means completeness, wholeness, health,
peace, welfare, safety, soundness, tranquility, prosperity,
perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or
discord, and can only come from Him who created and put all
things into place. See: http://www.therefinersfire.org/
meaning_of_shalom.htm
Executive Department
Lt/C M David Rice, SN
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tonewall Resort in West Virginia
provided a great venue for the District 7
Fall Conference. The setting, with views
on all sides was beautiful; the food was
very good; and I heard no complaints about the
service. The drive was long, but Joy and I tagged along with Tom
and Sandy Vielhaber so the time went quickly.
Akron Sail and Power Squadron won the Rocky River Tankard
for the best hospitality room. That was due to the efforts of many
people, particularly P/Lt/C Margo Holmes, AP and P/C Susan
Harris, S for costume design and manufacture, Jinx Pfile for music
and dance instruction, and P/D/C Brian Logan for bringing Mug
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Ale as our featured drink of the evening. Thanks also to 1st/Lt
Tom Vielhaber, P who brought his truck just to carry all the stuff
needed to decorate the room. Lt/C Sandy Vielhaber, P and Lt
Liana Mihalca, SN used their artistic talent to paint pictures for
the room including portraits of the Blennerhassetts. Thanks also
to the many people who contributed food and help for both
evenings.
ASPS members Brian Logan and Lt Jim Ehrman, P contributed
their expertise by teaching seminars as well. Lt Gilbert Lorenzo,
AP was everywhere snapping pictures. We all look forward to
viewing these. Mid-Ohio Valley and Kanawha River Power
Squadrons along with the District 7 Bridge hosted this event and The Holiday Toy Rooms contain a wide array of new,
deserve our thanks. If you weren’t there you missed a great unwrapped gifts which needy families can select for their
children. It is similar to shopping in a store – families get a
weekend.
number of “points” they can use to “buy” new gifts to take home
Don’t forget your toy or monetary donations for Children’s and wrap for their children.
Services Toy room. There also are still time slots open for
assisting at the Toy Room. Contact Jackie Summers if you can It’s not too late to help. You can send a check – or deliver new
and unwrapped gifts - to Summit County Children Services, 264 S
help at the Toy Room.
Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306. You can also volunteer to help
Save the date or better yet, sign-up soon for the Akron Sail and assist the “shoppers” at the Children’s services location. They
Power Squadron’s 76th Change of Watch February 21st. Look for have the most need for infants and teens. For suggestions on
toys, see
further information in this issue of the Scuttlebutt.
http://www.summitkids.org/LinkClick.aspx?
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the force behind a fabulous 75th anniversary series of memorable
events! Every event was a well-attended success and helped
Akron Sail and Power Squadron get recognition both locally and
at USPS headquarters. It is now up to the rest of us to work to
maintain this energy by getting involved in the squadron. In
order to continue this great organization, consider volunteering
or helping if you are asked to chair a committee, assist in running
an event or even consider becoming a member of the bridge.
Sandy said they particularly need volunteers during December to
help assist the “shoppers” at the Children’s services location. If
you know teenagers that need “volunteer hours” for school, here
is a great opportunity!
Over the past seven years, Akron Sail and Power Squadron has
donated cash and gifts of more than $10,000 to Children’s
Services. In addition, many members volunteered their time in
the Toy Room helping parents select toys and gifts to give to
their children. Children’s Services recognized Akron at their
Community Appreciation Meeting last April and presented the
squadron a plaque recognizing our contributions.
Happy Holidays to All!
There’s Still Time to Help Summit County
Children’s Services for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and, once again, Akron Sail and
Power Squadron is adopting Summit County Children Services for
our civic holiday program. The Children Services has several
programs to help needy families. We have chosen the Holiday
Toy Room Program.
Sandy DeLuca, Community Relations Manager for Summit
County Children Services, (shown below) spoke at our November
6 meeting to explain the project.
For questions, contact Sandy Deluca of Children’s Services,
(330) 379-1994, or Jackie or Bob Summers at (330) 867-6105.
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Education Department
P/C Donald A Gifford, JN
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s our boats rest comfortably for the
winter, we have many members already testing out of their fall classes.
We have 5 in Navigation, 10 in Advanced Piloting and 8 in Seamanship all tested and/or testing.
Good luck to all of the students. The education schedule for 2015
is almost complete, so look forward to seeing it in next month’s
Scuttlebutt. Next year we will be offering Junior Navigation, Piloting, Sail, Seamanship, and Marine Electronics, along with our
ABC classes, seminars and Paddle Smart programs.
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Thanks to incoming SEO, 1st/Lt Tom Vielhaber, P for helping
with the 2015 schedule. I’m very confident Tom will do a fantastic job as our leader in the education department. See you soon!
Advanced Piloting Class Wrapping up
By the time you read this, ten students will have completed their
Advanced Piloting exam, and will be anxiously awaiting their
grades. In addition to studying tides and currents, they have
covered various positioning techniques using GPS, chart plotters,
and radar. Good luck to our students – we expect them to ace
the exam!
From the left: John Schlaeppi, P; Barry Howell, P; Jim Engle, P
(seated); Brian Vandersall, P; Sue Arnold, P; Walter Moore, P; P/
D/C Brian Logan, SN (seated); Lt/C Sandy Vielhaber, P; 1st Lt
Tom Vielhaber, P; Don Albanese; Barb Yusko, P.
For those wishing to learn more about AP, go to http://
www.batswings.com/AP_home.html
Scott D Jackson, AP
Leah M McGraw
Ellen N Ritter
Raymond H Beech, P
P/D/C Robert A Ball, SN
Dianne R Fry
Rumpi Gravenstein
Byron Kruger
Richard B Siess
Virginia L Pfile
Guy W Lammers
Peggy A Lamanna
Brenda Lynn McElroy
Jessica M Kulhawick
Pete P Schwartz
Alexandra C Wells
Kenneth D Conger, AP
Viki Henschen
John Richard Kevern
Merry Lynne Russell
Steven G Heese
John A Pastrick
Russell Thomas Sharnsky, P
Dean Allan Thayer, P
1/Lt Lynne Allison Jones, JN
Mark R LeCappelain
Jonelle M Milchak
ASPS Bridge
Officers
Commander
Educational Officer
Cdr Richard Sir Louis, P
(330) 825-1139
[email protected]
P/C Donald A Gifford, JN
(330) 929-6045
[email protected]
Executive Officer
Secretary
Lt/C M David Rice, SN
(330) 650-6823
[email protected]
Lt/C Sandra P Vielhaber, P
(330) 633-5291
[email protected]
Administrative
Officer
Treasurer
Lt/C Greg M Arnold, JN
(216) 346-9195
[email protected]
Respectfully submitted,
P/D/C Brian Logan, SN
AP Instructor
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P/C Susan R Harris, S
(330) 821-8020
[email protected]
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Respectfully submitted,
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Above: morning on the lake at Stonewall Resort in West Virginia.
Below: All District 7 Senior Navigators present at the conference.
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Administrative Department
Let’s Welcome
Old Salty
Lt/C Greg M Arnold, JN
To the Scuttlebutt
W
Dear Salty,
After my boat came out
of the water, I was in a
bad mood and got in a
fight with my girlfriend.
She was sore at me and
dropped me like a hot
potato. I guess that’s ok
cause she and I weren’t
always the best of pals,
but I gotta say, I’m worried about when my boat
goes back in the water.
She’s my next door dock
neighbor! What do I do when I see her in the spring?
ell it's hard to believe another
year is almost over. I hope everyone has a wonderful and
restful holiday season.
November 15th we had a wonderful time at the 75th Anniversary Dinner. Thank you to P/C Dick Klespies, JN and Lt Linda Klespies, S for hosting us, as well as P/D/C Brian Logan, SN and the
75th Anniversary Committee for their hard work in putting this
dinner together. It has certainly been a fun and successful Anniversary year, with a lot of great memories!!!
Signed,
Worried She’ll Pull My Drain Plug
Dear Worried,
It’s a sad day on the sea when the skipper fears for the
safety of his boat because of his own bad temper! You’d
best be sending a peace offering of some sort. Do it now,
and maybe you’ll both be able to forget each other over
the long winter. The exact gift will depend on the severity
of your social breach. If you’re still anxious in the spring
(Good grief, Boy, what DID you say to that woman?),
you’ll just have to suck it up and ask the dockmaster to
find you a new slip. And if that doesn’t take care of it, this
last bit of advice will save your sorry you-know-what: Get
a boat dog! Better yet-get a puppy! No one can resist a
boat puppy. Even if the romance is dead, this kind of
puppy love will live on. In the future, mind your moods,
Son, mind your moods.
Past and Current Commaders present at 75th Anniversary
Wrap Up Dinner. How many can you name?
Now for our final trip down memory lane…. on December 7th
1939, Lou Gehrig was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame at the
age of 36. December 15th saw the premier of "Gone With The
Wind" in Atlanta. In case you had a new motor on your Christmas
list, Santa could have brought you a Neptune 2 hp motor for
$54.50 or a 4 hp for $74.50, although they would weigh his sleigh
down some at 30 lbs. and 40 lbs. respectively.
Regards,
Salty
And to all you readers out there, I’ll give you my advice
too—just drop me a line at [email protected]
SCUTTLEBUTT
BOOSTERS
P/C John Abbott, AP&
Lt Maggie Abbott
Lt/C Greg Arnold, JN &
Sue Arnold, P
P/D/C Robert Ball, SN &
Patty Ball, S
Thomas Carrino, AP &
Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas Holiday and I look forward
to seeing everyone in the new year!
Jinx Pfile
Lt James Ehrman, P &
P/Lt/C Janice Vitucci-Ehrman, P
C/C Aide Craig Fraser, SN &
C/C Aide Liana Mihalca, SN
Bob Hamilton
P/C William Harris, P &
P/C Susan Harris S
P/C Jan Holmes, SN &
P/Lt/C Margo Holmes, AP
Home sweet home Remodeling
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Lt Chip Ingram, JN
P/D/C Brian Logan, SN &
Lt Coralee Logan, S
Kevin Miller, P &
Lt Alice Miller, P
Lt/C M David Rice, SN &
Lt Joy Rice, S
1st/Lt Thomas Vielhaber, P &
Lt/C Sandy Vielhaber, P
Thank you for your support!
Wrapping up our 75th
Anniversary Year!
Slate of Bridge Officers and Elected Committees
2015-2016 Squadron Year
The Nominating Committee of the Akron Sail & Power Squadron hereby places
By the time you read this, the final “Event” into nomination the following slate of officers for 2015-2016. The following
of our 75th Anniversary Year will be members have agreed to serve if elected, are in good standing and have met
“history”. Our last event, November 15, with the approval of the Nominating Committee:
was a banquet at Fairlawn Country Club,
complete with entertainment and dancing.
Commander:
Lt/C M. David Rice, SN
As of Nov 5, we had 78 people registered.
Lt/C Greg M. Arnold, JN
Executive Officer:
If you missed any of those activities, you
can check them out below:
1st /Lt Lynne Allison Jones, JN
Administrative Officer:
Kevin W. Miller, P
Assistant Administrative Officer:
Feb 6 – our “Founder’s Day” meeting http://goo.gl/IpHRhy
1st/Lt Thomas E. Vielhaber, P
Squadron Education Officer:
Assistant Squadron Education Officer: Open
March 3, Free seminar – “Introduction to
Boating” http://goo.gl/RJGpFH
Secretary:
Lt/C Sandra P. Vielhaber, P
Open
Assistant Secretary:
March 6 – “Travel to Canada by
Treasurer:
1st /Lt Vincent J. Paolucci, P
Recreational Vessels” http://goo.gl/
Assistant Treasurer:
Open
O6XIOe
Board of Directors:
P/C John W. Abbott, AP
P/D/C Robert A. Ball, SN
D/Lt/C Martin W. Beech, SN
P/D/C Craig D. Fraser, SN
Kevin W. Miller, P
P/D/C Brian M. Logan, SN
Cdr Richard Sir Louis, P
Lt James A. Ehrman, P
P/Lt/C Janice Vitucci-Ehrman, P
P/C John W. Sutherland, AP
P/C Richard M Klespies, JN
May 1 – 2014 Rendezvous Meeting http://
goo.gl/eWZ1fv
Nominating Committee:
May 9 - 75th Anniversary Dinner Banquet
at Turkeyfoot Island Club http://goo.gl/
QxdkL8
Auditing Committee:
P/C John W Sutherland, P (Chair)
P/C Richard M Klespies, JN (2 years)
P/Lt/C Janice Vitucci-Ehrman, P (3 years)
Lt Linda Sutherland, S (Chair)
P/Lt/C Margo Holmes, AP (2 years)
July 11-13 – 75th Anniversary Rendezvous,
Middle Bass Island http://goo.gl/WDy8jR
Rules Committee:
March 15 – Star show and Celestial
Navigation, Kent State Planetarium,
http://goo.gl/h9eiVJ
April 3 - "Fish Nets on Lake Erie" http://
goo.gl/f0bKJp
April – 75th Anniversary T Shirt Contest
Winner http://goo.gl/M6QYYw
July 14-20 – 75th Anniversary Cruise – MBI,
Pelee, Leamington http://goo.gl/7wORzk
Thanks to all our volunteers who
supported and made these events
Respectfully Submitted,
P/C Donald A Gifford, JN (Chairman)
P/C John W Sutherland AP (2 Years)
P/C Richard M Klespies, JN (3Years)
Lt Sidney C. Foster Jr, P (Chair)
Lt Linda M. Foster (2 years)
Lt David L. Feltner, AP (3 years)
Akron to Use “Boating Skills Virtual Trainer”
with ABC Classes – Volunteers Needed !
Secretary’s Department
Lt/C Sandra P Vielhaber, P
Akron Sail and Power Squadron has reserved the USPS
“Boating Skills Virtual Trainer” (BSVT) for two weeks this spring,
reetings! Celebrations! Two good
to use with our ABC classes. The simulator was developed under
communication words for December.
a $200,000 grant from the US Coast Guard. USPS has five units
(and has ordered more),squadrons can reserve them for up to
This is the time of year when everyone gets busy two weeks at a time.
keeping in touch and remembering loved ones with gifts and
cards. You can keep Akron Sail and Power Squadron friends on The BSVT is a computer simulator that allows boaters to pracyour list in one easy step. Just update your contact and bio- tice the basics of recreational small boat handling (based on a
graphical information by sending an email to our Scuttlebutt and 20’ Boston Whaler with large outboard motor). The simulator
Roster chairperson, P/Lt/C Janice Vitucci-Ehrman, P at jandjehr- allows students to have “hands on” control and practice basic
[email protected]. If you’ve changed your address or phone
maneuvers including:
number, or purchased a new boat, for example, send an email to
Working with Spring Lines
Janice and she will make the appropriate changes. The squad- Departing the Dock
Fairways
Pivot Turn
ron roster will be published and distributed at the Change of
Mooring
Docking
Watch in February. All your ASPS friends will get your corrected
Emergency
Stop
information. We can all keep in touch! Simple. All updates need
to be sent to Janice by December 31.
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Here’s the latest member update: Get well wishes were sent to
P/C Bill Harris, P, Kate Reynolds and Aide/CC Liana F Mihalca,
SN. All three are recovering from surgical procedures. Please
continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
This has been quite a year for celebrations in the squadron! Our
75th Anniversary provided many opportunities to gather and
enjoy fellowship with friends. I will surely remember warm summer fun throughout the winter months. As the year comes to a
close, I hope you enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones.
May our 76th year bring us together for many celebrations.
Skill training is conducted under the direct guidance of a qualified USPS instructor, who is capable of evaluating and coaching
student operators during the conduct of the maneuvers.
We will need a number of instructors to coach the learners during these sessions.
If you would like to volunteer to serve as an instructor, contact
Brian Logan at [email protected] (underscore between
bats and wings). This will include practice on the simulator.
You can read more about the simulator at:
Brochure - http://www.usps.org/php/bsvt/
documents/2014IBWSSFlyerdraft-USPS-VDILPH.pdf
Demo, Video - http://www.driverinteractive.com/
USPS_Boating_Simulator.shtml
Training manual - http://www.usps.org/php/bsvt/documents/
BSVTTM.pdf
P/D/C Craig Fraser, SN and Lt Liana Mihalca, SN enjoying themselves
Friday night at the D7 conference.
Respectfully submitted,
P/D/C Brian Logan, SN
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Scenes from D7 Conference, Stonewall Resort, West Virginia
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You are cordially invited to
Akron Sail & Power Squadron’s 76th Change of Watch
Location: Silver Lake Country Club 1325 Graham Rd. Stow, OH
Date: February 21st 2015 Cocktails: 1800 Dinner: 1900
Menu choices: $35.00
Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Boursin Cream Sauce
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus
OR
Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/Apricot Demi –Glace
Mashed Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli
OR
Garlic Balsamic Roasted Portabella Mushroom
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli
All dinners will include:
Club Gourmet Salad
Freshly Baked Rolls & Butter Rosettes
Fresh Brewed Coffee – Tea – Iced Tea
Cash bar
Uniform A with bow tie or appropriate attire
Reservations online; pay by PayPal or mail check made out to ASPS to:
Linda Klespies 2753 Woodbridge Rd Hudson, OH 44236
Please respond before February 15, 2014
Calendar of Events
December
4
General Meeting—Cookie
Exchange
18-25 National Annual Meeting
Jacksonville Fl
February
18 Executive Meeting
5
General Meeting
USPS Founders Day Celebration
January
19 Executive Meeting
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21 Change of Watch
Silver Lake Country Club
General Meeting
Annual Election of Officers
Scuttlebutt
Volume 24, Issue 12 December
2014. Published monthly by Akron
Sail and Power Squadron. Editor
Janice Vitucci-Ehrman
Deadline for articles is midnight on
the tenth of each month.
Please submit articles in Microsoft
Word format via email to:
[email protected]
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Front Street., Cuyahoga Falls, OH unless otherwise noted.
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