Guests:  P/Lt/C Betty Mulla AP called on Lt/C Norman Overfield S to introduce his son Norm Overfield who is visiting and is serving in the U.S. Navy. 

Sharon Young introduced her sister who is here visiting her.

Betty requested more help on the 2^nd Monday with clean up on our building.  We need a woman’s touch.

 

Treasurer Report:   Lt/C Linda Craven AP

·         Treasurer report is posted on the back board. 

•       Check book is balanced

•       Total assets are $24,280.48 – Checking $2,033.84 – Savings $1,227.05 – Fidelity $11,925.02

•       Cadence CD #39 $6,094.57 – Cadence CD #28 $3,000.00

•       .Do we have any additions or corrections to the Treasurers report?  (none)

Motion made to accept the January treasurer report by P/C Robert Purcell SN, second by Lt. Ralph DuBall S.  Motion Approved

 

 

Secretary Report:  P/Lt/C Joanne Hepner S

            Minutes have been posted on the back board.  Are there any additions or corrections? 

Motion to accept the February Minutes as posted made be P/Stf/C Barney O Connor SN, second by Ralph DuBall S.  Motion approved.

•       Barney has now put our April calendar on our Web Site.  Members can check it out at any time.

•       We have emailed to all our members our Monthly Activities report.  Check your emails. P/Lt/C Bill Spahr S will be putting together a 3 month Ribber that will come out the end of this month. (March)

•       Joanne called on P/Lt/C Mary Morgan AP to see if we can set up a CPR/AED class for the 1^st or 2^nd of March.  Mary asked for those interested to raise their hands. She will try to get something set up.

•       There are more 2013 Rosters are available if you did not get yours as yet, please pick it up here.

 

AO Report:   P/C Peter Ward JN

CDR thanked Pete for a great Chicken dinner this evening.  Pete then thanked Norm and his son and all that helped out this evening.

·         We will have the Corn Beef and Cabbage dinner on the 23^rd of March starting at 5:30 pm with a movie after dinner.  You have to come to see what the Movie is, as it is a surprise. 

·         C&R this Thursday the 14th on the Withlacoochee River and Lunch at Ike’s at noon.

·         Poker Run on the 4^th of April.  Ft. Island launch at 9:30.   We will have lunch at Crackers about noon.

·         Our meeting next month will be on the 9^th and it will be Pizza.  Please sign up.  Cost is $7.00

·         District Spring Conference will be the 11^th and 12^th in Sarasota

·         Pete explained that he has spent time trying to understand why USPS has put the ABC course “On Line” as it has really hurt many Squadrons trying to give these ABC courses.  He feels that this will be discussed at the District Spring Conference in April.

·         Show Palace will be this Friday, March 15^th. 

·         Pete thanked those that helped with the Kids Fishing Clinic.  It was a great turn out and was good to see so many kids enjoying the day.  Everyone had fun too.

·         April 25^th will be a C&R on the Rainbow River.   Lunch at Swampy’s.

·         April 20^th will be our Shrimp feast.  More info to come.

·         Our meeting in May will be one week early on the 7^th of May so as to accommodate the Snow Birds.

 

 

SEO Report:   P/C James Kelly JN

·         We will be presenting an ABC class at the Homosassa Wildlife Park this Saturday, March 16^th.  We have 7 people signed up.

·         We have been discussing having some future ABC classes in the evenings.  These ABC classes will be April 18^{th, ,} 25^th  and May 2^nd.  This is 3 Thursdays evenings in a row.

·         We will have an engine maintenance program starting in early April.

·         Jim called on P/Lt/C Jack Flynn SN to introduce our new AP members.  He called on Lt/C Linda Craven AP, Lt. Mona Jerkins AP, and Lt/C Norm Overfield AP

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XO Report:   P/C Charles Ayers P

·         An update on the Change of Watch will be on January 25^th at the Moose Club on Hwy 19.

·         P/Lt/C Doug Jordan P announced that we have 7 new examiners to help keep our waters safer.  He did not have an up to date count on how many inspections have been done.

·         Pete announced that we will be attending the “Hazard Expo” at the Armory on Saturday, May 18^th.

·         Jack Flynn announced that we will have the “Blessing of the Fleet” on May 11^th in Kings Bay.

·         The Memorial Service for past fallen members from the Coast Guard Aux and the Power Sqadron will be held on May 25^th at the Crystal River United Methodist Church 10:00 a.m.

·         Pete announced that we have submitted some new GPS locations.  We would like to get more members to help myself and Steve to do the new Bridge over the Barge Canal.

·         Barney O’Connor said that his department is up to date in regards to radio & safety.

 

Announcements:   CDR Tom Rossini SN

·         Steve Hampton has agreed to head up and help with the “Yard and Marine sale”.  If you have large items, we will pick up on April 4^th in the afternoon.  On April 5^th we will need help for setup.  The sale will be on Saturday, April 6^th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Please gather your items.

·         Russ Jerkins suggested that we park across the street so as not to tie up our parking lot.

·         Mona Jerkins suggested we have some information on our Squadron and membership.

·         Betty Mula introduced our newest member, Max.  He has transferred from another Squadron.

·         Jennie O Connor gave information on the upcoming Military Card party on the 17^th of April.  Please sign up on the sheet in the back.  Janet Mark talked about the baskets she is making up for prizes.  Doris Flynn asked for food donations for the Card Party, as this is for the Power Squadron, not just the women of the Nerieds.  Signup sheet on back table.

·         CDR announced that the Squadron will be donating $50.00 to the Festival Scholarship Fund as per Nancy Pearson’s request for all her work in running the Military Card Party. 

·         CDR asked if any members are planning to attend the District meeting to please let him know.

·         Please sign up for the Shrimp Fest on April 20^th.   This will be a South Seas Adventure.

·         P/Lt/C Bill Sparh S will be sending by email a Ribber for April-May & June.

CDR Awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the following members:

·         Helping in the Kids Fishing Clinic:  P/Lt/C Doug Jordan, Pete Ward, Steve Hampton, Tom and Joan Berardi, and Lt Frank Mula AP and P/Lt/C Betty Mula AP.  

·         Helping with setup with the Change of Watch:  Bill & Margie Spahr (they were absent last month)

·         Helping with ABC class:  Jack Flynn, P/C Bill Foster AP, P/Lt/C George Craven S and Jim Kelly.

·         CDR thanked Jennie O’Connor for her help in setting up the Card Party, and Show Palace dinners.

·         CDR presented our new Ensign Flag as National is celebrating their 100^th Anniversary.

 

CRUISE:  Barbara Kane P updated members on our Cruise for March 2014.  She explained that there will be extra ship board credits to members that sign up within the next two weeks.   Pick up brochure on back table.

 

Nereids:

·         P/C Nancy AP Kielmann AP announced that the Nereids will be going to the Copp Winery at 12:00, afterwards we will have lunch at the Boat House.  Please let Pat Ward know if you are attending.

 

P/C Jim Kelly JN presented a 15 minute video on Travel to some of our National Parks.

 

Lt. Mona Jerkins AP thanked all members for all the cards and phone calls during her recovery from hip replacement.

 

Old Business:    None

 

 

New Business:   None

 

 

Motion to adjourn made by P/C Bill Foster, AP, second by Barbara Kane P–Meeting adjourned 2040.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

P/Lt/C Joanne Hepner S