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Commander Florence E. Smith's StatementAmerican Evangelist Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) said "We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining-they just shine." So come, the new watch is beginning. Join me in shining and keeping the lights of our squadrons and USPS lit. Again, I want to thank the members of District 4 for electing me to serve as their commander for this watch. It is an honor and I will do my best to lead with the strength and integrity they expect. Thank you to Dick and Karen, on behalf of the District, for the hard work and the sacrifices you have made during the last year. I guess now you'll get a chance to get out on your boat again. Remember me as you enjoy the water…
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Being able to see where you are going is
critical to whatever you do and how your do it. In USPS, we are the
light, the illumination, and the lighthouse for our fellow boaters. We work to educate ourselves and our
fellow boaters to be safe on and around water. Being respectful around
water is not just a phrase, it is crucial to boating safety. We have
chosen to be a part of an organization that allows us to share our
experiences,
have fun and show others that being safe increases the amount of fun you
can have on the water. We are the beacon of light that shows the path to a safe harbor. Many years ago, my father, after a trip out into New Haven Harbor, decided he need to know more about what he was doing and more importantly what he should be doing. I have heard so many times from others that that was their reason for joining USPS. We give them what they need and so much more. If you have a problem, there is always someone who knows what to do, even if it is to call the mechanic. So what is planned for this watch? Next week we will be holding our 30th Annual Memorial service at St Alban's Church on Staten Island. Regretfully, it will be one of the very few Bishop Herb Groce missed and the first since he himself crossed the bar. Trish Bolt is still accepting donations if you wish to honor a squadron member who has joined HGSPS – Heaven's Gate Sail & Power Squadron. I hope that you will come to honor and celebrate thelives of our shipmates that have sailed for that distant shore. During the summer, July 15 – 17, we will have the North Rendezvous at South Minneford Yacht Club on City Island. The South Rendezvous is one set for Atlantic City 12 to 14 August. Please make plans to join us, better yet use the rendezvous as a jumping off or landing for an extended cruise. We will also be reprising the golf and theatre outings from last year. The dates for these have not been set, but will be in the fall. It is a chance to enjoy the company of friends and do something fun. I do not golf, but will be there to lend support to anyone who needs it. We have several squadron making plans for MAJOR celebrations this year. Northern New Jersey and North River are both celebrating 75th Anniversaries, Barnegat Bay will be 50 years old, and Somerset had already celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Join their members in celebrating their continued efforts in promoting boating safety. As each squadron makes plans for activities during the summer, I encourage you to make your plans known. When you post information on your website, make sure it is complete, with date, times, location and a contact person and phone number, so that others may join in. I always as, the more the merrier! |
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