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Coral Ridge Sail and Power Squadron
F o r t L a u d e r d a l e, F l o r i d a
A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 8
Sail and Power Boating
December 2014
Chartered 17 October 1967
Volume 48 Number 11
In accordance with Section 6.8 of the Coral Ridge Sail and Power Squadron By-Laws, the Nominating
Committee has met and determined a slate of officers and members to be elected to the Bridge, Executive Committee and Elective Committees. All nominated persons have been contacted and have
agreed to serve.
Bridge and Assistants:
Commander
Executive Officer
Educational Officer
Asst. Educational Officer
Administrative Officer
Secretary
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Auditing Committee:
Nominating Committee:
Rules Committee:
Executive Committee:
Immediate P/C
Members at Large
P/D/C Lena Parsons, JN
Vacant
Lt/C John (Doug) Bass, N
1st/Lt (P/C) Michael Haines, AP
Lt/C Eunice Polloway, AP
Barbara Voltmer
Barbara Voltmer
1st/Lt Shirley Haines, S
(2015) P/C Joe Billera, P
(2016) P/C Michael Haines, AP
(2017) Kay Allen, P
(2015) Lt (P/R/C) Ron Friedman, AP
(2016) P/C Michael Haines. AP
(2017) Cdr Donna McDonough, P
(2015) P/C Anthony Militello, P
(2016) P/Lt Robert Redon, P
(2017) P/C Marcia Militello, P
Cdr Donna McDonough, P
Lt (P/R/C) Ron Friedman, AP
Lt (P/C) Dean Jackson, SN
D/Lt Jim Yaeger, SN
P/D/Lt/C Conrad Reisinger, AP
Penny Stephens, P
Bill Voltmer
Lt Robert Redon, P
Respectfully submitted by (Chair) Lt John Northrup, AP
Lt (P/R/C) Ronald Friedman, AP
P/C Michael Haines, AP
Commander Donna McDonough, P
Hope this Newsletter finds everyone warm and cozy and enjoying our gorgeous weather. With
this time of year, along with cooling weather, we are all getting into the holiday
spirit. Thanksgiving brings family and friends together to be thankful for their blessings and of
course feast on all the traditional fixins. The holiday season then kicks in full blast. I know
everyone will have the best holiday ever. I hope to see everyone at our Holiday Party, 5 December, at Tropical Acres. Let's all get in the holiday spirit together!!!! Don't forget a donation of dog or cat food, toy or something for our furry friends. All donations will be given to the Broward Animal Shelter. Animals need love too! Thank you in advance.
This has been a good year. We have had some fun events and parties, such as the Fleet Review, Commander's
a Ball and Awards Dinner, Sebastian, Punta Gorda and certainly all of our monthly Meeting/Dinners. Thank
you to all who volunteered for the Dania Flea Market, Boat Shows, calling committees and everyone who attended our meetings and contributed to the continuing success of our Squadron. It says a lot about our Squadron when 27 people have received Merit Marks for 2014. I would like to personally thank everyone who assisted me during my year as Commander. I wish you all a wonderful Holiday and very Happy New Year.
Sincerely, Cdr. Donna S McDonough, P
Halloween Party:
Margie Baraff & P/D/C Lena Parsons, JN
P/C Dean Jackson, SN
Merit Marks Awarded
Last Name
Bass
Christie
Drescher
Eichholz
Friedman
Friedman
Griffin
Haines
Haines
Jackson Jr.
McDonough
McDonough
Militello
First Name
John (Doug)
Mo, S
Nancy
P/C Jack
Lt (P/R/C) Ronald A, AP
Lt/C Helena R, S
Mae G, P
P/C Michael F, AP
1st/Lt Shirley E, S
Lt (P/C) P Dean, SN
Cdr Donna, P
Lt John (Jack) P, JN
P/C Anthony J, P
Last Name
Militello
Mizrachi
Northrup
Northrup
Parsons
Polloway
Ramey
Ramey
Redon
Reisinger
Reisinger
Stephens
Turner
Yaeger,
First Name
P/C Marcia A, P
P/C Isaac
Lt/C Evelyn B, AP
Lt John W, AP
P/D/C (P/C) Lena J, JN
Lt/C Eunice H, AP
P/C Ellen S, JN
P/C Raymond C, JN
Lt/C Robert P, P
P/D/Lt/C Conrad L, AP
Jean, S
Penelope I, P
Cdr Michael W, JN
PC James, SN
HIGHLIGHTS OF SQUADRON MINUTES
SUBMITTED BY D/LT/C EVELYN NORTHRUP, AP, SECRETARY
EXECTUTIVE MEETING 5 NOVEMBER 2014
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1900
QUORUM PRESENT - MINUTES APPROVED
CDR DONNA MCDONOUGH, P: Welcomed everyone. Thank you to Lt/C Eunice Polloway, AP for taking over the
Executive and General Meetings in her absence. Merit Marks are submitted to National with the help of P/C Michael
Haines, AP and 1st Lt Shirley Haines, S. A request from the Treasurer for $30.00 for a gift for D/8 Commander Mary
Dodd, SN. Suggestions are needed for the location of the Commander’s Ball which will be held in March. Date has not
been set yet.
XO Lt/C JACK MCDONOUGH, JN: reported on the Christmas Party. More details can be found in the November Newsletter. All arrangements have been made for the party and P/C Cdr Ellen Ramey, JN is doing an excellent job as usual.
AO Lt/C EUNICE POLLOWAY, AP: If anyone wants a name tag see Jim Yaeger, SN. There was a great turn out at
Punta Gorda. Thanks to Nancy Drescher, S the Halloween Party had 20 people and their costumes earned them prizes.
Fun was had by all attendees. Our VSC program chaired by P/C Dean Jackson, SN is doing well.
SEO Lt/C DOUG BASS, N: absent
SEC D/Lt/C EVELYN NORTHRUP, AP: No report
TREAS Lt/C HELENA FRIEDMAN, S: Passed out the written reports on balances in accounts. There was a lengthy discussion on the spending and balances in the accounts.
NEW BUSINESS: Annual award for 2014 was discussed. Everyone was asked to think about who the awards should be
given to. Also, due to the expense of plaques the awards should be given in the form of certificates. The Executive
Committee requested that the budget committee prepare budget resolution.
OLD BUSINEES: None
ADJOURN: 1955
HIGHLIGHTS OF SQUADRON MINUTES
SUBMITTED BY D/LT/C EVELYN NORTHRUP, AP, SECRETARY
GENERAL MEETING 13 NOVEMBER 2014
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1900
QUORUM PRESENT - MINUTES APPROVED
P/C DEAN JACKSON, SN - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CHRISTINE BROWN
CDR DONNA McDONOUGH, P: A 50 Year Plaque was presented to Thomas R. Jantz, P and he told us about his years
in USPS. Donna spoke about the trip she took thru the Panama Canal. Donna spoke about the passing of P/C Mortimer
Crockett, AP. Everyone is asked to bring Cat Food to the Christmas Party to be sent to the Humane Society.
XO LT/C JACK McDONOUGH, JN: We still need a location for the Commander’s Ball and anyone with ideas should
contact him.
AO LT/C EUNICE POLLOWAY, AP: Thanked Lt/C Helena Friedman, S for taking calls for tonight's meeting. Reported
16 people attended the rendezvous at Punta Gorda. Lt Nancy Drescher, S was thanked for the Halloween Party it was
a fun evening. A reminder to send the money to P/C Ellen Ramey, JN for the Christmas party by December 1st. The
calling committee was also thanked. The Fleet Review will be held on February 15th.
SEO LT/C DOUG BASS, N: We did not receive any sign ups for the ABC Classes at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat
show. There is a great opportunity for members to take classes, just let Doug know you are interested in.
SEC D/LT/C EVELYN NORTHRUP, AP: Reminded everyone that the Holiday greetings must be sent to Marcia by the
15th in order to get it in the newsletter.
TREAS LT/C HELENA FRIEDMAN, S: Reported on the balances in the check book and Kiler and Memorial Funds.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
ADJOURN:1920
NEWSLETTER
Published Monthly by
Coral Ridge Sail & Power Squadron
Commander
Cdr Donna McDonough, P
954.772.6960
Executive Officer
Lt/C Jack McDonough, JN
954.772.6960
Education Officer
Lt/C Doug Bass, N
1-415-321-9800
Administrative Officer
Lt/C Eunice Polloway, AP
954.484.9342
Secretary
D/Lt/C Evelyn B. Northrup, AP
954.525.8638
Treasurer
Lt/C Helena R. Friedman, S
954.722.3568
Asst. Treasurer
1st/Lt Shirley Haines, S
Executive Committee
2014-2015
Immediate P/C Michael Turner, JN
Members At Large:
Lt (P/R/C) Ron Friedman, AP
Lt (P/C) Dean Jackson, SN
Kathy Lehrbaum
Lt John Northrup, AP
P/D/C Lena Parsons, JN
P/D/Lt/C Conrad Reisinger, AP
Penny Stephens, P
Newsletter Editor
P/C Marcia Militello, P
954.791.7342
Roster Chair
1st/Lt Shirley Haines, S
954.647.7547
Business Manager
P/C Anthony J. Militello, P
Photographer/Historian
Lt/C Eunice H. Polloway, AP
Webmaster
P/C Michael W Turner, JN
Safety Officer
P/C Anthony J. Militello, P
Opinions
expressed by
the writers
and/or other
contributors
to this publication are
their own and
do not necessarily reflect policy or opinions of Coral Ridge Sail and Power
Squadron, District 8, or USPS®.
All submissions for the
Newsletter should be sent to the editor
by the 15th of the month
preceding it's publication. Send email to:
[email protected]
EDUCATION DEPT
SEO Lt/C DOUG BASS, N
[email protected]
954-943-5779
CRSPS 2014 Course Schedule
The year of 2014 has been a successful year for the Coral Ridge Squadron,
and the Education Department.
We've held three ABC classes this year on 2/15, 4/12, and 5/17. Out of a total of 19 students
we had 17 students that passed, and three new members in the Squadron. We also held a
Weather Seminar on 3/4 with an attendance of 3 students.
BTW, the ABC class has had a significant increase from 7 students in the previous year
(2013) to 19 students this year.
We also have scheduled the next ABC class on 12/13 and the request of two students and if
we have the minimum of 4 students we will deliver the class at Cardinal Gibbons High
School at our usual time from 8-5 pm.
Lt/C Doug Bass, N 1 415.321.9800
USPS Compass VOL. 8 NO. !!
Safety Corner
P/C Tony Militello, P
Prop strike
Take precautions to avoid deadly accidents
Boating accidents involving prop strikes are not uncommon. If
you are struck by a boat’s propeller and survive, you will likely
be horrifically mangled at the least.
Prop strike accidents often happen to passengers who fall overboard after sitting on the
transom or gunwales while a boat is underway. If the boat lurches suddenly, a passenger is
gone before the captain can react and cut the engines. A prop strike accident can also occur
when a boat operator does not see a person in the water swimming, diving or clamming.
Water sports such as skiing, tubing or wakeboarding put people in the water directly behind
the boat’s prop. The smallest lapse of attention can result in tragedy. Many of these accidents result from inexperience, negligence or intoxication, and most can be prevented by
following a few simple safety practices:
 Turn your engines off when passengers are boarding or disembarking.
 Make sure all passengers stay properly seated while underway. Never ride on a transom, seat back, gunwale or the bow.
 Assign a responsible adult to watch children in the boat.
 When towing a water-skier, tuber or wakeboarder, assign a spotter and use hand signals
for communication.
 In congested areas, be alert for swimmers or divers. Learn to recognize warning markers and diver down flags indicating people in the water.
 The helmsman should use a lanyard attached to the engine kill switch. This is especially important when you are boating alone.
Get first-aid training so you know how to help if someone gets severely injured by a prop
strike or other life-threatening accident while underway. You can learn more about how to
avoid propeller injuries here. –Bob Russell
NEWSLETTER
BOOSTER CLUB
If your name is italicized,
you are up for renewal
Kay Allen (04/15)
P/C Joe Billera, P (Life Booster)
Dee Billera (Life Booster)
P/C Jack Eicholz, AP (06/15)
Mae Griffin, P (12/15)
D/Lt Shirley Haines, S (03/16)
P/C Michael Haines, AP (03/16)
Barbara Harrison (05/15)
P/C Dean Jackson, SN (01/15)
Cdr Donna McDonough, P (01/15)
Lt Jack McDonough, JN (01/15)
Jerry Pascoe (10/15)
Lt/C Eunice H. Polloway, AP (02/15)
P/D/Lt/C Connie Reisinger, AP (06/15)
Jean Reisinger, S (06/15)
Charles Schaus (05/15)
Doris Shadd (12/15)
Harry Wardlow (11/14)
Jay J. Wetzel, N (12/15)
Jim & Mary Yaeger(06/15)
SUPPORT OUR NEWSLETTER
Join our Booster Club today! Send
$12.00, payable to CRSPS and your
name will be published for 12 months
as a booster club member.
All proceeds are applied to the
production of CRSPS Newsletter.
Happy December
Birthdays!
Mark Zullo
Barbara Voltmer
Jean Reisinger
Suzanne Hindle
Joel Brandes
Mike Steinke
Paul Bartels
Gerry Marshall
Nancy Drescher
Marilee Caliendo
Anthony Militello
Elisabeth de Santis
Kenneth Crocker
Roby Lyden
5
8
14
13
15
16
18
18
21
22
24
26
29
31
Thomas Jantz, P
received his
50 Year Member
Plaque
from Cdr Donna
McDonough, P
Updates to our Award Winning website
are made "as they happen" by
P/C Michael W. Turner, JN!
Plan to check often:
www.coralridgepowersquadron.org.
Send Booster Club check for $12 per person to:
1st/Lt Shirley Haines, S
700 Bluebird Lane, Plantation, FL 33324
I want to join the Booster Club. Enclosed is my tax deductible check in the amount of $12.00 payable to the
Coral Ridge Sail and Power Squadron.
Name: ________________________________
Phone:__________________________
View this and previous newsletters on-line at: http://www.coralridgepowersquadron.org/newsletter/
Holiday Party
Friday, 5 December 2014
Tropical Acres
2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Cash Bar: 6:30pm
General Meeting: 7:15pm
Dinner: 7:30pm
Menu
Tossed Salad, Roll and Butter
Choice of either 8oz Fillet Mignon or Sea Bass Francais
Au Gratin Potatoes, Rum Cake, Coffee and Tea included
Music and dancing by our favorite DJ
Members and Guest: $30 per person
Reservations to P/C Ellen Ramey, JN at 954-8785-4424
Mail checks with entrée preference to Ellen by 1 December 2014
2472 SE 12 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Month
Date
Meeting / Activity
Exec Meeting at Cardinal Gibbons (7 pm)
Holiday Party - Tropical Acres
Gen'l Meeting will be held at Holiday Party 12/5
Contact
Dec
Dec
Dec
Dec
Wed 12/3
Fri 12/5
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/31
All members welcome
Ellen Ramey
Jan
Jan
Jan
2015
TBD
Wed, 1/7
Wed, 1/14
Membership Planning Meeting - all welcome !!
Exec Meeting at Cardinal Gibbons (7 pm)
Annual 'Change of Watch' meeting at CRYC
Eunice Polloway
All members welcome
Eunice Polloway
Feb
Feb
Feb
Wed, 2/4
Wed, 2/11
Sun, 2/15
Exec Meeting at Cardinal Gibbons (7 pm)
General Meeting to be held at Fleet Review
Annual Fleet Review at CRYC
All members welcome
Mar
Mar
Mar
Mar
Wed, 3/4
Wed, 3/11
Wkend 3/14
TBD
Exec Meeting at Cardinal Gibbons (7 pm)
General Meeting to be held at Cdr's Awards dinner
Nautical Flea Market
Cdr's Roast & Awards Dinner
All members welcome
Tel #
954-785-4424
Happy New Year!
954-484-9342
954-484-9342
Fleet Capt Dean Jackson 954-491-0012
Jack McDonough
Jack McDonough
954-772-6960
954-772-6960
Ronald A. Friedman
“You’ll get the most experienced and
Professional Service in South Florida”
954-540-3780
[email protected]
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CRSPS Members – It’s up to YOU to
keep your profile up to date!
Squadron Member & Fleet Roster: – All
changes should be sent to Lt/C Evelyn Northrup to
be included in future rosters - [email protected]
National database - It is up to each member to
check their own record to verify their email address, mailing address, cell phone, home phone,
boat name, etc are up-to-date.
You can check your information by following the
steps below to access the national website:
Go to www.usps.org
Click on ‘Member Stuff’ link
Click on ‘Information Center’
(If you are not logged in, you will need to do so.
[note: everyone has a pre-assigned PIN and a security question and the security question is your zip
code if you have not changed it yet.] Go to Member Stuff --> Get My PIN to login.)
On left, click on "Membership Info --> "Manage
your own profile". Here you can enter any changes
in the boxes.
Your Commander shops here regularly
Click Update button.
Halloween Party: Lt/C Eunice Poloway, AP
& Kathy Lehrbaum
‘CHANGE OF WATCH’ DINNER MEETING
Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Please come - to recognize & thank the outgoing officers
and swear in the new CRSPS 2015 Commander, Bridge Officers and Exec Committee
Cocktails: 1830 (cash bar)
Meeting: 1900, followed by swearing-in of new Commander & Officers
Dinner: following meeting
Menu: TBD
Attire: Uniform A (bridge officers- black jacket/pants or skirt) or Appropriate Attire
Location: Coral Ridge Yacht Club (address & directions below)
Cost: $15 / members & associates of CRSPS and their spouse/SO
$20 / guests of members
Reservations are mandatory!
RSVP by Friday, 9 January: Lt/C Eunice Polloway, AP – 954-484-9342
Cash or checks (payable to CRSPS) to be paid at the door.
‘No Shows’ will be responsible for full cost of meal as billed to CRSPS.
Location / Directions: 2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Located off Bayview Ave, north of Sunrise Blvd
FIRST CLASS MAIL
Return Address:
3304 SW 14 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Halloween Party: Pauline Franko,
Barbara Harrison & Nancy Drescher