Meetings

Squadron Meetings
Scheduled 4th Tuesday of each month
(for Executive meetings, click here)

Next meeting- 26 Feb 12 - 11AM - Founder's Day at Waterstreet Landing, Lewiston.This will include an exceptionally nice brunch (even with dessert) for $25 per person. A cash bar will be available. Robert Emerson, Administrator of Old Fort Niagara, will speak on the War of 1812. Note that this is an inter-Squadron meeting. Please click here to RSVP to Lynne Gang. NOTE: RSVP FIRM deadline is 22 Feb 12!!! Please make your checks payable to Lockport Power Squadron and forward to Tom Oldham, POBox 169, Olcott Beach, NY 14126.

Recent past meetings:
24 Jan 12 - 7 PM - Davison Road Inn (383 Davison Rd, Lockport). This Squadron dinner meeting was attended by 18 members & was followed by an interesting talk by Alex Gill-Lead Border Patrol Agent with the Buffalo Intelligence Unit.
22 Oct 11 - St. Catharines Museum - A group of 8 took an educational tour of the Welland Canals Museum, including watching a large freighter pass through Lock 3 of the canal. This was followed by a good lunch meeting and friendly conversation.
17 Sep 11 - A navigation exercise was completed by 5 members, aboard the Secretary's boat, off Olcott. They enjoyed lunch and beverages at OYC. See photos.
12 July 11 - Summer picnic, at Tuscarora YC, a good time was had by all.
24 May 11monthly meeting was held at the Wilson House. Our speaker was Charlie Obershimer, a long time Captain and owner of Obershimer's, a sailing/boating supply store in Buffalo.
22 Mar 11 - Change of Watch meeting at the Wilson House (300 Lake St (Rt 425), Wilson, NY). New Officers were installed by D/C Paul Flagg, SN.
25 Jan 11 - Meeting at the Wilson House (300 Lake St (Rt 425), Wilson, NY). Captain Sullivan told of his experiences aboard USCG EAGLE and the ship's role in the mission of the Coast Guard Academy.
14 Dec 10- Meeting at the Wilson House (300 Lake St (Rt 425), Wilson, NY). This was the Squadron Christmas party.
26 Oct 10, 1730 (5:30 PM) at the Niagara county Historical Society (215 Niagara Sreet, Lockport) we had a pot luck dinner. Following dinner, we toured the History center on the corner of Church and Ontario streets.

28 Sep 10, 1730 (5:30 PM) at Tuscarora YC, Wilson, NY. This was a picnic. To honor those who worked for the Squadron last year, anyone who earned a merit mark last year was FREE. After a brief meeting, attendees learned all the latest details about Boat Operator Certification & what this program may mean in the future.

27 April - Wilson House, Wilson, NY. Program included a presentation by the Red Cross on "Disaster Preparedness" for both boat and home.

23 March, Change of Watch - Wilson House, Wilson, NY. New officers were installed by P/D/C Isabel Warren, P, who also presented an update on changes occurring in USPS.

23 February, Wilson House, Wilson, NY, - Elections were held. Capt. James Smith, a marine surveyor, presented valuable information on preparing your boat, as well as giving us some insight into his experiences as a surveyor.

13 February, Founders' Day - A joint Founders' Day celebration was set up by Hamburg Power Squadron, with all Western NY Squadrons invited. It was held at Chefs Restaurant, where the 5 Squadron Commanders gave there views of Founders' Day.

26 January, Van Horn Mansion - Presentation was given by Joe Moll, of the Niagara County Sheriff Department, Canine Division, discussing their experiences with their dogs.