The Erie Power Squadron, as a member of the United States Power Squadrons, is a boating organization of people who enjoy boating and want to learn more about it.  We have picnics and boating activities during the summer and dinner meetings with speakers or tours during the colder months.  The Schedule page will show a list of upcoming activities and the Photo Gallery has pictures of members involved in events.  Also, the Newsletter page has copies of past newsletters that can be downloaded.

The Erie Power Squadron (United States Power Squadrons) also offers other benefits to members who are interested.  By belonging to the Erie Power Squadron, you will receive our monthly newsletter, "The Scupper".  You will have the option of having it mailed to you or receiving an electronic copy via email.  Also, you will receive a squadron roster, which lists other members and their boats.  Next, you will receive a monthly copy of "The Ensign".  This is the magazine of the United States Power Squadrons.  You will also be eligible to receive "The Compass".  This is an electronic supplement magazine that is sent out by the United States Power Squadrons.

If you are interested in joining the Erie Power Squadron, you can call (814-878-3636) or email your information to jbunchj@msn.com and the information will be forwarded to Membership Chairperson Lorraine Winschel who will contact you.  It is also possible fill out the Membership Form on the USPS website and the information will be sent to the Erie Power Squadron.  To apply for membership, you must have fulfilled the educational requirement of having taken a boating course with a proctored exam.

The United States Power Squadrons are at the forefront of boating education and offer many classes to interested parties.  A complete list of these classes, with descriptions is available on the Member Courses page.

Seamanship                    Engine Maintenance

Piloting                         Marine Electronics

Advanced Piloting              Cruise Planning      

Junior Navigation                       Sail              

Navigation                            Weather     

Instructor Development

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Erie Power Squadron and are interested in what the costs of membership are here is a cost breakdown.

Dues are on a yearly basis.  The new member fee is a one time cost.

                                 Single Member                    $60.90 per year                              New Member                    $30.00

                                 Family-1 active, 1 family     $91.50 per year                              New Member                    $33.00

                                 Family-2 active                   $98.50 per year                              New Member                    $33.00

Prices for junior members is also available.

If you would like more information on benefits of this organization, USPS Member Benefits has more information on other benefits offered by the United States Power Squadrons.  The benefits are also listed below.

For people with kids or grandkids,  there are programs to get the whole family invovled.

Youth web at www.USPS4Kids.org

Kids Crew program

Youth activity poster contests

Youth Program Partners such as BSA-Sea Scouts

There are also discount programs with different companies, that you can take advantage of.

Boat U.S. Membership                              Maptech Software and Charts

Infocus LCD                                              Hamilton Marine                  

                          Ensign Magazine                                        Nobeltec Software, Charts, Tides & Currents

Discountech/Microsoft software                   Soundings Magazine           

Dell Computers                                          USPS Port Captains           

       C-Map                                                       McGraw Hill Online bookstore

       John Hancock (LTC)                                  Rosepoint Navigation Software

   Last Update: March 15, 2012