60th ANNIVERSARY
1950-2010
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMANDER'S FEBRUARY
MESSAGE
The year is starting out on the
right foot, especially with some nice warm temperatures this past month, that
remind us that Spring is not far away and boating season is right behind it. I
can only hope that the groundhog does not see his shadow and run back into his
hole and we will have a short mild winter.
The yearly calendar of events has
been decided by both District 3 and our own Squadron and there is a year of fun
and excitement ahead of us. All we have to do is be part of it by attending
District functions, other squadron functions and our own functions that have
been prepared by the Executive Committee and already executed by our
Administrative Officer, Lt/C Doug Schroeder.
The District 3 Spring Conference
and Change of Watch is set for Saturday, 24 March and we look forward to a great
time and want to welcome in the new District Bridge. I would like as many
attendees as possible for this event, to show the new Bridge that Smithtown Bay
is alive and well. Rendezvous East has been scheduled for the 1st
thru 3rd of August at Greenport. Again, I would like to see a big
turnout of our members for this event.
Our squadron has also finalized
plans on the various social events we have planned for the year and at this
months General Meeting we will discuss them at length. So please come on down
and find out what they are, so you are not left in the dark.
Our theme this year is obviously to attract new members but also to participate
in other squadron’s events and likewise to invite them to our events. Our
Holiday Party was attended by members of other squadrons and they had a great
time and want to be invited to more of our functions. No one man is an island,
but all the squadrons together can influence Long Island. With that thought, I
will sign off now. CDR
Rich Silva,
AP
Commander
SEO's FEBRUARY MESSAGE
SEO P/C Allan
Hiltunen, SN (631) 265 6561, achilt@optonline.net
Asst. SEO P/C
Robert Rupnick, AP (631) 543 4644,
rlrupnickdc@aol.com
Boating Course: The Spring 2012
America’s Boating Class will start Tuesday, 6 March 2012, at Hauppauge High
School, Room 2007,
at 7:30 pm. The course is four 2 hour sessions plus
the exam, thus will end 3 April 2012. A detailed schedule can be found on
Smithtown Bay’s website (www.usps.org/smithtown).
A poster is included in this month’s White Caps.
Please make copies and post them in your area.
Seamanship: The Seamanship class
will start Thursday, 9 Feb 2012. at 7:00 pm, at the St Thomas of Canterbury
Parrish House, located at the corner of Brooksite Drive and Edgewater Drive,
Smithtown. The course consists of 5 lessons plus the exam. The cost for
materials is $60.
An Educated Boater is a Safer Boater
P/C Allan Hiltunen, SN
Squadron Education Officer
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MESSAGE FOR
FEBRUARY
Hello, hope all are well and enjoying the relatively mild weather. Our January
meeting took place at the Stony Brook Yacht Club and focused on Squadron
business.
Members are you ready to learn more about boating and boating safety? For all
those who have not completed the Seamanship Course now is a good time to take
that next step. Contact SEO Al Hiltunen to enroll for the class starting
February 9, 2012.
Keep Tuesday evenings, starting March 6, 2012 open and plan on attending “
America’s Boating Course” being presented a Hauppauge High School. Come to
class, meet the students and share your boating experiences. It is always
interesting and helpful to new and old boaters.
Mark February 8, 2012 on your calendar and plan to attend our monthly squadron
meeting at the Stony Brook Yacht Club at 8pm. Please join in and bring a friend.
Lt./C David A Sumner,
P
Executive Officer
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS' MESSAGE FOR FEBRUARY
Sorry I could not make the General
Meeting, due to the date change. I can tell you that preparations have
been made for our spring barbeque which is set for June 03, 2012 at
Shubert’s Beach. This is the same place as last year and we hope to have
another wonderful time with family, friends and fellow squadron members
gathering together for fun, food and drink.
Al Hiltunen and I attended the
District Orientation meeting and have all the fliers for the upcoming
events in District for the year. I will bring them to our February
General Meeting. The District Rendezvous East is set for Aug. 03 to 05,
2012. Each squadron can reserve two boat slips for the week. This years’
price is $2.50/ft. for Monday thru Thursday and $3.50/ft. for Friday
thru Sunday. The deadline for reservations for the slips is 15 May,
2012.
The District Spring Conference and Change of Watch is scheduled for
Saturday, 24 March 2012 with the Dinner Dance beginning at 2000 hrs at
the Melville Marriott. The rooms are $109 per night if you plan on
staying over and must be booked by 5 March to get his discounted rate. I
will review all this information at our next meeting.
entertaining and District 3 had a very goo Upcoming event Lt./C
Doug Schroeder,
AP
Administrative Officer
TREASURER
The 2011-2012 Annual Budget was approved by the Executive
Committee 9/7/11.
Lt/C Anne Marie Rondi,
AP
Squadron Treasurer
RULES COMMITTEE
Smithtown Bay Power Squadron By-Laws have been approved by National,
effective 27 September 2011 and are available for download and copying on
our website.
Go to By-Laws on our home page.
P/C Daniel J. O'Brien, SN
Rules Chairman
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
NOTICE FROM
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The slate of candidates for
Bridge Officers of the Smithtown Bay Power Squadron for the year 2012 – 2013 has
been submitted and is presented hereas.
COMMANDER
---------------------------- Douglas Schroeder, AP
EXECUTIVE OFFICER ------------------ David Sumner, P
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER --------- Tom Rondi, AP
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER ------------- Alan Hiltunen, SN
TREASURER ------------------------------- AnnMarie Rondi, AP
SECRETARY______________________William Hoffman, P
ASST. EDUCATIONAL OFFICER_____Robert Rupnick, AP
Executive Committee
P/C Alan Hiltunen, SN
P/C William Hoffman, P ; P/C Robert Rupnick, AP ; P/C Richard Silva, AP
Lt./C Dave Sumner, P ; CDR Douglas Schroeder, AP ; Lt./C Ann Marie Rondi, AP
Elected Members
P/C Marc Gottlieb, AP; P/C Dan O’Brien,
SN; P/C Joseph Tipaldo, P ; Lt. Harry Walter, S
Nominating Committee
P/C William Hoffman, P: P/C Marcial L’Hommedieu, P
P/C Joseph Tipaldo, AP
Respectfully
Submitted,
P/C
William Hoffman, P
Nominating Committee Chairman
RENDEZVOUS
SBPS Memorial Day Weekend Rendezvous, West Hampton Beach Marina was May 28-30,
2011.
The Annual SBPS Block Island Rendezvous was held on
July 23, 2011.
See previous Rendezvous photos in the Photo Album Link.
CDR. Rich Silva, AP
MERIT MARKS
Congratulations to the following members who were awarded a
Merit Mark for 2011.
Ray Driscoll, Marc Gottlieb, Allan Hiltunen,
William Hoffman, Marcial
L'Hommedieu, Daniel O'Brien, Tom Rondi, Ann Marie Rondi. Dr. Robert Rupnick, Doug Schroeder,
Jeff Schwarz, Rich Silva, David Sumner, Patti Sumner, Joseph Tipaldo, Harry Walter,
Congratulations to P/C Marcial L'Hommedieu who
received the National 50 Merit Mark Award Plaque at the Change of Watch
Ceremony on April 12. 2006.
Make sure you get one in 2012
GOOD & WELFARE
I hope all is well and
everyone started off the New Year healthy and happy. Last week I found a great
application for my i-phone. Lose it is an application that allows you to set
goals and keep track of your calorie intake so you can reach your goal. You
simply input what you eat and how much you exercise and the weight slowly comes
off. Most fast food menus are preloaded so it really is a slick program. It’s on
my i-phone so if you would like a quick demonstration I would be happy to show
you.
Over the Holiday Al
received an email from Jan regarding John Koch. Here is what she wrote “ John is
doing well, no real change. He seems to keep to himself and doesn't spend as
much time socializing as he did initially, but I think that's his nature. He
gets a little bored, but doesn't complain too much. I still try to get over
once a week to take him out to dinner - he certainly hasn't lost his appetite!
Luckily his weight seems to have stablilized - I had to keep replacing all of
his pants!”.
We wish John all the best
and a comfortable New Year. If you have any information you would like included
in the Good and Welfare report just let me know.
Happy New Year,
P/C Marc Gottlieb,
AP
Good & Welfare Chairman
PROGRAMS
Next
General meeting Wednesday March 14, 2012, Stony Brook Yacht Club, Stony Brook,
NY, 8:00 pm.
SBPS Annual Christmas Party was held with 38 Members &
Guests present,
Thursday Dec. 8th at the Old Field Club. Go to Photo Albums 21/22.
June Meeting Sunday June 5th, Barbeque at Little Africa (Schubert's Beach)
was a roaring success. Many thanks to Lt./C Doug Schroeder, Lt./C Anne Marie Rondi, Lt. Tom Rondi and the rest of Rick's Elves for an excellent job. A great
time and consumption of food was had by all. Go to Photo Albums 21/22.
61st Annual Change of Watch
was held , April 13th, at the Stony Brook Yacht
Club with 39 members and guests attending. See Photo Album 20.
Contact the Chairman below
with your request or ideas for future programs.
Lt./C
Doug Schroeder, AP
Program Chairman
BOAT SHOW/SAFETY
The Nassau Coliseum Boat Show will begin
on Friday, 10 Feb. 2012 and conclude on Sunday, 12 Feb.
2012. The show will run from 1600 to 2000 hrs on Friday
and from 1100 to 2000 hrs on Saturday and from 1100 to
1800 hrs on Sunday. This show gives us the best
opportunity to expose our organization to the public and
inspiring them to choose our Boating course and
ultimately increasing our membership in District 3.
Smithtown Bay Power Squadron has been
asked to man the booth on Sunday, Feb. 12
th
from 1500 to 1800
hrs. Admission to volunteers is free on their appointed
day so you can come early and view the newest items in
boats, motors and accessories. Although a uniform is not
mandatory, it is advisable to dress properly and wear a
name tag so everyone knows who you are and represent.
Please let me know if you can volunteer some time and
the hours you prefer. Contact me at 631-543-4644.
In a recent article in NEWSDAY “Kids
Drowning Deaths Decline” on Tuesday Jan. 12
th,
2012 issue, studies show that there were a significant
reduction in deaths after drowning victims were admitted
to the hospital. A 42% decline between 1993 and 2008, as
well as a 51% fewer total trips to the hospital after
drowning related incidents during this same period.
The turnaround seems to have come from
Efforts at Education from a variety of groups. One would
think that those messages are getting across, says
Author Stephen Bowman, Assistant Professor at the
Baltimore School of Public Health at John Hopkins
University in Baltimore, MD.
To my squadron shipmates, especially
those who teach, preach and spread the word, I say
THANKS, JOB WELL DONE !!
Get
a free Radio Check. Go to seatow.com/boating_safety/ARC.asp
IMPORTANT NOTICE”
**This law goes went into
effect on November 1st 2009**
On July 11th, 2009 Governor
Paterson signed into law a bill to require all persons,
including adults, on any pleasure vessel under 21ft to wear
a personal flotation device when underway from November 1st
to May 1st.
This new law will raise
awareness and has the potential to save lives. Cold water
immersion and hypothermia are twin dangers faced by a boater
when a boat swamps or capsizes in water temperatures less
than 60 degrees F. During the late fall and early spring,
waterways have less boat traffic and response by rescue and
law enforcement may be slower than in summer months.
*Required
on all vessels under
21 feet:
This means motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, rowboats,
& paddleboats.
*Must wear a life jacket
from November 1st to May 1st.
This law went into effect on November 1st 2009.
*All
owners or operators must insure that everyone on board
is wearing a properly fastened, USCG approved wearable
PFD of an appropriate size when the vessel in underway.
Also signed into law.. is
an extension of the exemption for PWC operators over the
age of 18 to hold a boating safety certificate in order
to rent a personal watercraft. No certificate will be
required until 2012.
Be advised that all of Long Island Sound is now designated a no
discharge area.
P/C Dr. Robert Rupnick,
AP
Boat Show/Safety Chairman
WHITE CAPS
Recipient of 2011National Distinctive Communicator
Publication Award
The February "White Caps" has been published.
Any changes to planned events or additional events, such as
the course schedules can be found on our website which is in operation 24/7.
Please visit our new and improved website:
www.usps.org.smithtown
Articles and contributions are always welcome. Also utilize
the "For Sale" and "Wanted Section".
P/C
William Hoffman,
AP
"White Caps" Editor
MEET THE 2011-2012 BRIDGE
OFFICERS
Meet your 2011-2012 Bridge Officers who were installed at the
61st Annual Change
of Watch Ceremony April 13, 2011
BRIDGE OFFICERS
COMMANDER ---------------------------- Richard Silva, AP
EXECUTIVE OFFICER ------------------ David Sumner, P
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER --------- -Douglas Schroeder,
AP
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER --------------Allan Hiltunen, SN
SECRETARY ------------------------------ William
Hoffman, P
TREASURER ------------------------------
Anne Marie Rondi, AP
ASST. EDUCATIONAL OFFICER ------ Robert Rupnick, AP
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
P/C Marc Gottlieb, AP, P/C Allan Hiltunen, SN , Lt./C Anne
Marie Rondi, AP, CDR Richard Silva, AP,
Lt.//C
Dave Sumner, P, Lt./C Douglas Schroeder, AP, P/C William Hoffman, P
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTED MEMBERS
P/C Joseph Tipaldo, AP, Lt. Tom Rondi,
AP,
Lt. Harry Walter, S,
DISTRICT 3
District 3
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held, Sunday March 4th. Lt./C
John Rockensies will be remembered.
District 3 Spring Conference and Change of Watch will be
held March 23-24 at the Huntington Marriott, Melville, NY.
District 3 2011 Fall Education Conference was held
Saturday November 19, 2011 at the Melville Marriot.
ENSIGN
See the July -August
2005 Issue of the Ensign, it featured an article written by P/Lt/C Harry Walter,
S
" The Story Behind The
Smithtown Bay Power Squadron Burgee"
The story
is also featured on our History page.
NATIONAL NEWS
The 2012 Annual National Meeting was held 1/25-29/12 in
Jacksonville, FL.
National Governing Board Meeting, was held in
Greensboro, NC Sept 12-17, 2011
The Smithtown Bay Web Site has
been awarded 2011 Distinctive Communicator Awards for our Website
and White Caps Publication.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
On March 31, 2011, New York State Legislature established a
no-fee recreational marine fishing registry to take place of the
recreational marine fishing license that was previously
implemented in October 2009. The new no-fee registry legislation
was signed with a "sunset clause," which is set to expire on
December 31, 2013. This means that if the New York State
Legislature does not take further action to continue the
registry after the expiration date, the recreational marine
license will be implemented again. Go to www.dec.ny.gov/permits
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