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Events 

Squadron Date       Event 

Berkshire
07/??-07/??/09 - Rendezvous on the Hudson -- More details to come.
08/??/09 - August Chicken and Steak Roast -- More details to come.
12/06/09 - Holiday Party -- 2PM -- Mazzeo's Ristorante -- Winter St. Pittsfield, MA -- Details later.
04/09-04/11/10 - District 2 Spring Conference - Williams Inn - Williamstown, MA - Save the Date Flyer Hosted by Berkshire

Captain Harbor

Champlain
07/14/09 - Monthly Meeting at the Lodge at Gander Mountain, Pyramid Mall, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 - 1900 (7:00PM) - Public invited
07/18/09 - Safety Demonstration -- Public invited -- Treadwell's Bay Marina -- 10 AM. For further information
                  Contact Ray Dahle -- eMail: raybj2933@aol.com

07/18/09 - Annual Clam Bake and Barbecue for members and invited guests -- Treadwell Bay Marina -- Starts at 1PM
08/11/09 - Monthly Meeting at the Lodge at Gander Mountain, Pyramid Mall, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 - 1900 (7:00PM) - Public invited
To schedule Vessel Safety Inspections, contact Commander Hugh Conners at 518-563-2711 or via email lonesail@charter.net

Cross County

Darien

Housatonic River
Note:  Housatonic River welcomes members of other Squadrons to attend our general membership meetings.
            Call the contact listed for an event for further information, reservations and directions.


Lake Candlewood

Lake George
Click here for all Lake George Events.
All Bridge/Executive Committee meetings are held at the Lake George Association, 2392 State Route 9N just west of the Northway off exit 21
Lake George, NY.  Unless changed for weather or other emergency reasons, the meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month.
They start promptly at 1900 (7 PM) and usually end by 2030 (8:30 PM).

10/23-10/25/09 - District 2 Fall Conference - Fort William Henry - Lake George, NY - Save the Date Flyer Hosted by Lake George

Mid-Hudson

Mohawk Hudson

Norwalk

Peekskill
For Peekskill's Events, click here to visit Peekskill's website

Penfield

Rowayton

Sacandaga

Saugatuck River
Contact Administrative Officer: P/C Diane Valante (203) 226-6424 for further details on these events

Stamford

Storm King
All are welcome to Storm King General Meetings and Special Events, held at the Cornwall Yacht Club, Shore Drive, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
            General Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday, September through June. Most meetings begin at 7:00 PM.
            There is always a special program and refreshments at each of the meetings.
            For additional information or directions are needed, please call 845-863-4939.


Westchester
Note:  All WPS Members are invited to attend Westchester Sail & Power Squadron's, informative, General Meetings.
            We would be delighted to have any District 2 or any other District USPS Members join us. Unless they
            are preceded by a special flyer announcing a different location, the meetings are held at the Port Chester
            Yacht Club which is located at 84 Fox Island Road Port Chester, NY.
            Directions: Rte 287 to Exit 11; left onto US 1; right onto Grace Church Road; left on Fox Island Road.



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Courses

Squadron    Date      Course 

Berkshire
     Public Courses being offered:
3/09/09 - Basic Boating - Conte Community School West Union St. Pittsfield, MA 7PM  To inquire or pre-register.
     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:

     Member Courses being offered:
03/21/09 — Piloting Class, First United Methodist Church, Fenn St., Pittsfield, 7-9pm


Captain Harbor
     Public Courses being offered:
Additional Education at Captain Harbor
     Member Courses being offered:
     Captain Harbor, Darien, Norwalk, Rowayton, and Stamford Squadrons are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Click here to see their collaborative courses.      Contact the person listed for each course


Champlain
     Public Courses being offered:
The Basic Boating Course is currently underway. Classes meet Monday nights at 6:30 and are taught by D/C Bob Shivokevich.

     Member Courses being offered:
The Squadron is also planning to offer the Seamanship Course and a Border Crossing Seminar.


Cross County
     Public Courses being offered:

     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:

     Member Courses being offered:


Darien
     Captain Harbor, Darien, Norwalk, Rowayton, and Stamford Squadrons are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses.
Click here to see their collaborative courses.      Contact the person listed for each course


Housatonic River
     Public Courses being offered

     Housatonic River, Penfield and Saugatuck River Squadrons
are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Listed below are their collaborative courses.

     Contact Joan Pappas (203) 380-0011 or eMail
joansails@aol.com for further information and directions.
     (Penfield and Saugatuck River contacts are listed under their entries.)
     Member Courses being offered:


Lake Candlewood


Lake George
     Public Courses being offered:
03/25/08 - Basic Boating - Niskayuna High School Niskayuna, NY 12309 Contact: Victoria Holley Phone: 518-377-4666
                   at Niskayuna Continuing Education or eMail
Victoria Holley
     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:

     Member Courses being offered:
Spring/Summer - Weather Course - For further info contact SEO Kevin McCarthy eMail
Spring/Summer - Cruise Planning -  For further info contact SEO Kevin McCarthy eMail


Mid-Hudson


Mohawk Hudson
     Public Courses being offered:
          For All Public Boating Courses ( Boat Smart, ABC, Basic Boating etc...) Contact: Patrick Corkrey Phone: 518-479-0908 or
eMail

     Member Courses being offered:


Norwalk
     Public Courses being offered:
          Squadron Boating Course - Contact: Laura Shaw Phone: 203-858-4568 or Email:
boatnsps@optonline.net
Also available: Personal Watercraft Certificate. To register for course, call Wilton Continuing Education Dept: 834-7694.
Cost will include a Use of School Charge.

          Squadron Boating Course - Contact: Laura Shaw Phone: 203-858-4568 or Email: boatnsps@optonline.net
Also available: Personal Watercraft Certificate. To register for course, call Norwalk Continuing Education Dept: 854-4115.


     Captain Harbor, Darien, Norwalk, Rowayton, and Stamford Squadrons are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Listed below are their collaborative courses.     Contact SEO Laura Shaw - eMail boatnsps@optonline.net for further information and directions or the contact person listed for each course. Want a copy of the course list & schedules? Click here.

                    "Boating is fun . . . five seashore squadrons can show you how"

Courses Offered Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Advanced Grades

Course Name

Offered by

Start Date

Location

Contact

Seamanship

Stamford

Darien

Wed Sep 17

Mon March 16

Marine Center

Middlesex Middle School

gwlk@aol.com

dsps@optonline.net

Piloting

Captain Harbor

Darien

Mon Sep 22

Mon Sep 15

Greenwich High School

 

ralphkravitz@sbcglobal.net

 

Advanced Piloting

Darien

Mon Jan 12

Middlesex Middle School

dsps@optonline.net

Junior Navigation

To be determined by class interest. If interested, contact:     dsps@optonline.net

Navigation

Stamford

Wed Oct 15

Marine Center

gwlk@aol.com

Electives

Course Name

Offered by

Start Date

Location

Contact

Cruise Planning

Darien

 

Tues Sep 16

 

Middlesex Middle School

 

dsps@optonline.net

Engine Maintenance

Captain Harbor

 

Thurs Feb 5

Greenwich High School

 

ralphkravitz@sbcglobal.net

 

Marine Electronics

Stamford

Wed Sep 17

Government Center

gwlk@aol.com

Sail

Darien

Captain Harbor

Tue Jan 13

Wed Oct 1

Middlesex Middle School

Greenwich High School

 

dsps@optonline.net

ralphkravitz@sbcglobal.net

 

Weather

Norwalk

Wed Jan 14

Norwalk City Hall

boatnsps@optonline.net



Peekskill
     Public Courses being offered
          Contact Jim Mahoney @ (845) 878-7601 or email ajmahoney at comcast dot net
             also check the
Peekskill webpage for more information

     Member Courses being offered:
          Contact Jim Mahoney @ (845) 878-7601 or email ajmahoney at comcast dot net
             also check the Peekskill webpage for more information


Penfield
     Public Courses being offered
05/05/09 - America's Boating Course III - Roger Ludlowe Junior High School, Fairfield CT - Room 250 - 7 - 9:30 PM
               Classes are Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2009 Cost $25 More Information Call Lois Ware 203-374-2261

     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:
Please register in advance for the Seminars by calling L. Ware at (203) 374-2261
06/02/09 - Onboard Weather Forecasting - Fayerweather Yacht Club, Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT - 7 - 9:00 PM - Materials $25
06/09/09 - PaddleSmart Seminar - Fayerweather Yacht Club, Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT - 7 - 9:00 PM - Materials $20
06/16/09 - GPS - Fairfield Ludlowe Middle School, Room 251, Unquowa Rd, Fairfield - 7 - 9:00 PM - Materials $25

     Housatonic River, Penfield and Saugatuck River Squadrons
are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Listed below are their collaborative courses.

      Contact L. Ware (203) 374-2261 for further information and directions.
      (Housatonic River and Saugatuck River contacts are listed under their entries.)
     Member Courses being offered:


Rowayton
     Captain Harbor, Darien, Norwalk, Rowayton, and Stamford Squadrons are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses.
Click here to see their collaborative courses.      Contact the person listed for each course


Sacandaga
     Public Courses being offered
04/08/09 - Basic Boating - America's Best Value Inn - Amsterdam, NY - 7PM-9PM - Pre-registration STRONGLY recommended - space limited.
                  
More Details and Registration Information       Click here to inquire or pre-register. or
                  Contact P/C Robert Terry, P (518) 842-1102 - eMail sacandaga@nycap.rr.com  Come at 6:30PM on the 1st night for Registration if not Pre-Registered.

     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:

     Member Courses being offered:
                   To be supplied.


Saugatuck River
     Public Courses being offered

     Housatonic River, Penfield and Saugatuck River Squadrons
are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Listed below are their collaborative courses.

      Contact Russ Levine (203) 227-6184 for further information and directions.
      (Housatonic River and Penfield contacts are listed under their entries.)
     Member Courses being offered:
          TBA - Weather - TBD
          TBA - Engine Maintenance - TBD


Stamford
     Public Courses being offered
To inquire or pre-register:
Stamford Public Boating Courses
To inquire or pre-register for our Seminars: Stamford Public Seminars     Sept. 16 Basic Boating begins
     Member Courses being offered:
09/17/08 - Marine Electronics Begins - Government Center - Contact gwlk@aol.com
     Captain Harbor, Darien, Norwalk, Rowayton, and Stamford Squadrons are coordinating Advanced and Elective courses. Click here to see their collaborative courses.      Contact the person listed for each course



Storm King
     Public Courses being offered

     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:

     Member Courses being offered:
        USPS Member Classes: Any USPS member is welcome to join Storm King members for our advanced and elective courses.


Westchester
Please contact John Steger for additional information on 914 472-5520 or by email
jwsteger@hotmail.com.
     Public Courses being offered
02/10/09 - Squadron Boating Class - 8 weeks - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
05/09/09 - ABC 3rd Edition Boating Class - Saturday - One day 8 hour class - Time & Place TBD
05/16/09 - ABC 3rd Edition Boating Class - Saturday - One day 8 hour class - Time & Place TBD

     Public USPS University Seminars being offered:
Seminar Reservations recommended to John Steger - 914 472-5520 or by email jwsteger@hotmail.com.
03/26/09 - VHF/DSC Radio Seminar - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
04/16/09 - Chart Reading Seminar - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
04/23/09 - GPS Seminar - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
05/01/09 - Knots, Bends, Hitches Seminar - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
05/14/09 - Sailing and Trim Seminar - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY

     Member Courses being offered:
03/31/09 - Seamanship Class - 6 weeks - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY
05/19/09 - Cruise Planning Class - 6 weeks - 7:30-9:30PM at the Rochambeau School 228 Fischer Ave. White Plains, NY




          Squadron Holiday Party Schedules - 2009
                                   The Parties Are Coming!          

Squadron
Date
Place and Contact
Berkshire
6 December 2009
2:00PM
  Holiday Party at Mazzeo's Ristorante - 2PM - More Details to Come
Captain Harbor
    
  
Champlain
    
  
Cross County
    
  
Darien
    
  
Housatonic River
    
  
Lake Candlewood
    
  
Lake George
    
  
Mid-Hudson
    
  
  Mohawk Hudson
    
  
Norwalk
    
  
Peekskill
    
  
Penfield
    
  
Rowayton
    
  
Sacandaga
    
  
Saugatuck River
    
  
Stamford
    
  
Storm King
    
  
Westchester
    
  







                2008-2009 Change of Watch Calendar
                                                 by DATE
                                           ALL DONE!


  Date
   Squadron
Place
17 January 2009
  Mohawk Hudson
  Edison Club  Riverview Rd., Rexford, NY
05 March 2009
  Cross County
  and
  Westchester
  Reservations & More Details
08 March 2009
  Sacandaga
  Brunch at Pasquallis Restaurant   10 Market St. Amsterdam, NY   More Information and Details
12 March 2009
  Stamford
  Stamford Yacht Club
  RSVP 5 March 2009
  Details and Reservations
14 March 2009
  Peekskill
  Traveler's Rest Route 100 - Ossining, NY   1700 Hours - Cocktail Hour with Appetizers,
  wine, beer, soda.  Dinner: appetizer, salad, choice of 10 entrees, dessert cartwine, beer,
  soda, coffee, tea.  Cost: $42.00 (gratuties included)  Reservations required:
  Call Elly Edson, 914.737.6659 or by email edsonj1@optonline.net
15 March 2009
  Norwalk
  Penfield
  Rowayton
  Saugatuck River
  Brunch at Quattro Pazzi Restaurant at Oak Hills Park, 165 Fillow Street Norwalk, CT
  Checks payable to SRSPS ($28 pp) - Reservations Required by March 9, 2009
  More Details and Payment Address.
18 March 2009
  Mid-Hudson
  Greenbaum and Gilhooleys  Wappingers Falls, NY  6:30PM - $30 pp
  Menu and More Details  Reservations to: Ed Sugg at (845) 462-3153 or   ejsugg@nhainsurance.com
21 March 2009
  Storm King
  Cornwall Yacht Club  Details to Follow
22 March 2009
  Lake George
  Longfellows Restaurant  500 Union Ave (Rte 9P) Saratoga Springs, NY   4 PM
  Details & Directions  Reservations & payment ($20 pp) required by 13 March to: Bruce Catrambone
  14 Deerfield Place Ballston Spa, NY Questions? Bruce.Catrambone@HP.com
24 April 2009
  Berkshire
  Mazzeo's Ristorante 7 Winter Street Pittsfield, MA   Details and Reservations





THE SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT MEETINGS

The confirmed District Meetings, Dates and Hosts -- Squadrons or District are:
Date
Meeting or Event
Meeting Call
Preliminary Agenda

07/25/09
Coming by Boat?
Dockage Available
07/24/09-07/26/09

Summer Council Flyer Fill-In Enabled
Summer Council
Dolphin Cove Marina
Click here to Visit Dolphin's Cove Website
421 Seaview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
(203) 335-3301
Hosted by District 2

Dolphin Cove is just off I-95 exit 29
Turn East (toward water) then
immediately turn right (South)
onto Seaview Avenue
Dolphin Cove ½ mile on right
Summer Council Flyer Fill-In Enabled
Summer Council Flyer PLAIN for Editors

Preliminary Agenda

10/23/09-10/25/09
Save the Date
Fall Conference
Fort William Henry
Lake George, NY
Hosted by Lake George
Save the Date

  


TBD

Winter Council
TBA

  

04/09/10-04/11/10
Save the Date
Spring Conference
Williams Inn
Williamstown, MA
Hosted by Berkshire
Save the Date

  




District Code - 6407            Squadron Codes:
  Berkshire        -  0480  -  BRK 
  Captain Harbor   -  0875  -  CAP 
  Champlain        -  0990  -  CM 
  Cross County     -  1290  -  CTY 
  Darien           -  1365  -  DN 
  Housatonic River -  2355  -  HS 
  Lake Candlewood  -  2730  -  LCW 
  Lake George      -  2760  -  LG 
  Mid Hudson       -  3315  -  MH 
  Mohawk Hudson    -  3480  -  MO 
  Norwalk          -  3900  -  NW 
  Peekskill        -  4275  -  PK 
  Penfield         -  4290  -  PF 
  Rowayton         -  4845  -  RW 
  Sacandaga        -  4875  -  SC 
  Saugatuck River  -  5310  -  SAU 
  Stamford         -  5670  -  SM 
  Storm King       -  5710  -  SK 
  Tappan Zee       -  5850  -  TZ 
  Westchester      -  6225  -  W 
 

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