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Cdr Alice Ringger, AP Commander
I've been involved with Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron and our Auxiliary for over 40 years.The three principles that the USPS is based on are: self-education, civic service and fraternal boating. Different people may be drawn to any one or all three of these features. That is why I think that the USPS can be good for everyone. Come join us and see which area you are drawn to and remember life is a journey and what may be your choice now may change as you expand your horizons in boating. Whatever, your goals the USPS can help you attain them.
Cdr Alice Ringger, AP
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Lt/C Al Dean, AP Executive Officer
In 1954 my father and I planned to go out fishing one Saturday morning before dawn. All of a sudden my father stopped the boat. There were lights everywhere, some steady, some flashing, and different colors all around us. He told me to put the anchor down because we completely disoriented. He joined the power squadron and started his boating education soon after, I tagged along. In this way I learned many things that would help me when I finally joined on my own nearly thirty years later.
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P/C John J. Hardesty, SN Educational Officer
After reading numerous accounts of solo transoceanic crossings, I wanted to learn how they found their way. I wanted to take lessens on how to navigate. Fortunate for me my boss was a member of the United States Power Squadrons and also a Safe Boating instructor. I started with the Public Safety Boating Course and was accepted by the Sue Island Power Squadron and continued taking courses with them. I got to know some great people and had a lot of great times and experiences with them.
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P/C John J. Krack, AP Treasurer
When I purchased my first boat in 1998, I had very little experience in the proper handling of a boat. I decided to take a basic boating course to find out what I needed to know so my family would be as safe as possible when we were on the water. Perry Hall High School was having an evening course that was close to home and at a convenient time. The course was taught by Sue Island Power Squadron (later becoming Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron or SISPS). As is usually the case, the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. So when the course was over, the instructors explained that if you joined SISPS, there were many advanced courses that I would be able to take. When I joined, I had no idea how big USPS was and that there were so many squadrons. I am fortunate that I joined SISPS since we have instructors for all the courses USPS offers. Our squadron also welcomes students from other squadrons to take courses with us since we offer all the courses. SISPS is a friendly group of people, and they are always willing to give a hand or a bit of sage advice. Since my wife and I joined, we have met a lot of interesting people and got to share many good times that we might have missed if we had been cruising alone.
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Lt/C Angela Bands, P Secretary
When I received my 25 year pin from the United States Power Squadrons, I realized what an integral part of my life it had become. As one of the first female members of this organization, I have seen through the years how women have become an important asset. I took an active part in Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron when there was a need for an assistant Secratary. I then became Secretary for five years which provided a means to become familiar with all the Squadron members. I met many people who unselfishly devote their time, talent and energy to promote safe boating and share their love of the Bay. The third Wednesday of the month brings us together as a family to the Baltimore Yacht Club to see that the Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron remains active. Come join us and become a part of it.
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