Member Meetings and Events
The Hartford Power Squadron holds seven member meetings during the year. These meetings are primarily social with each having a program of general interest to boaters. Members get to talk with fellow boaters about their boating experiences and many life-long friendships have been kindled among our members.
The Annual Meeting in March is an important meeting for all members. It includes reports by the outgoing Bridge officers, the approval of the budget and the election of officers for the coming year. All members are encouraged to attend to help set the direction of the squadron for the new year.
The Change of Watch gives us a chance to celebrate the past year and install the new Bridge Officers. We give out awards to the outgoing Bridge and other members who have contributed their time and effort over the year. We always enjoy an excellent meal and a lot of fun.
Some of the meetings in the last two years included:
Dave Marsh Winterizing your boat
Ed Taisarsky “Land Yachting”-Contrasting boating and RV life
Stephen Gephard (DEP) Fish Restoration on CT Rivers
Skip House “Off Shore Passage” – Yacht Transfers
Cliff McKibbin The ports of Martha’s Vineyard
East Farms Fire Dept. CPR Training
Ric Manner Boating in Fisher’s Island Sound
Rusty & Lauren Watson Cruising from Boston to Nantucket
Tony Woodin installing and using AIS (Automatic Identification System) on his Shannon 43
Craig McAllister Tall Ship vacation in Tahiti.
The meetings are open to all members, guests, and prospective members and are generally scheduled at 6:30 on the 4th Tuesday of selected months. The meetings are often held at the Prospect Cafe.
Current Schedule
January 7, 2012 - New York Boat Show bus trip.
January 24 - 2012 -Members meeting at Propect Cafe. Click for Program details
January 27-29 - Connecticut Boat Show
February 17 - 19 - Northeast Hunting and Fishing Expo
Prospect Cafe:
We usually meet at 1830 for dinner. You can order off the menu or order any entree in the $8-$9 range and a non-alcoholic beverage for a flat $15 including tip and tax.
Please call Dick Carlson for Reservations 860-242-8187
Directions:
From I-84 East: Take exit 44, left off exit to Prospect Avenue. Left on Prospect 3/10 of a mile to Park Road. The Prospect Café is on the NW corner.
From I-84 West: Take exit 44, right off exit onto Kane Street. Right at first light onto Prospect. Follow above.