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A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 28 Sail and Power Boating  Boating is fun..We'll show you how |
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Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron
A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 28
Sail and Power Boating
Boating is fun..We'll show you how
®Safety Officer's Report
P/C Roger Clark, APThe November-December 2009 Small Craft Advisory on pages 12-23 describes activities of exemplary boating officers from many states. A glimpse at some of their work is offered here.
Boating safety education for youth was promoted by an officer who worked to get the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Boating Safety Course put into the Driver Education Course in the public high schools of one county. Elsewhere another officer presents a boating safety class on request in elementary schools and presents a program for all 10th graders in one county.
To new prosecutors in one state presented two programs about the dangers of boating while impaired. Another officer contacted a reality show TV crew which was filming about beach life. He made arrangements for them to go along when he contacted and processed an under-the-influence boat operator. The show was influential in showing the public the need for DUI laws and boating safety enforcement.
An officer stopped a boat that had children without life jackets that fit. She provided to them suitable ones that came from a loaner program. A week later, when their boat was sinking, she pulled the children, who were wearing the life jackets, out of the water.
An officer who had worked on the successful prosecution and conviction of a homicide by vessel case, subsequently is working with a county district attorney and local legislators drafting recommended changes in state law for clarification of the charge, and for increase in the punishment to that of a boat that was pulled onto a frozen lake by snowmobiles and pulled to open water by airboat. He then operated his boat skillfully to help the dive team find the victim.
Educational Officer
Lt/C Joe Warren, JN
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Courses@phx-usps.comThe Marine Electrical Systems class is underway with 16 students. The class meets Tuesday evenings at Courtesy Chevrolet where the classroom facility has been recently remodeled and is now a high tech and learning friendly facility.
If you have an opportunity to take a class there you should do so. During my time in the Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron I have not seen a class with 16 students. Congratulations to P/D/C Chuck Peterson, SN, for making the time and effort to promote, organize, prepare for and instruct the class.
Congratulations also to the 16 students making the effort to learn about Marine Electrical Systems. This class is one of the more challenging classes the USPS offers. Basic electricity is usually a challenge to students and the chart plotting and high-end electronics are constantly changing and challenging to keep up with. By increasing their knowledge, these 16 students will become safer boaters and safer boaters have more fun.
The PSPS Education Department is supporting the USPS promotional theme “Boating is fun – We’ll show you how.” We are there to help make your boating experience more fun. We are there for the new members seeking new knowledge and we are there for the experienced members seeking to augment or refresh their knowledge about the constantly changing and challenging boating environment. Let me know how we can help you become a safer boater enjoy boating through our educational opportunities.
Administrative Officer
Lt/C Chuck DavisFollowing the Change of Watch Jan 16 at the Arrowhead Country Club, Joe Warren coordinated a raft up in Deer Cove on a beautiful winter day in Arizona on Feb13. Five boats attended, two power and three sail, and the boating was reported to be beautiful.
The Squadron general meeting for Feb was held on the 18th at the Spaghetti Factory in downtown Phoenix. Following the general meeting, guest Mel Medler provided a program on his walking/boating trip to Wales last fall. Three new members were also approved for membership by the squadron, a great start on our Commander Chris' $100 challenge for gaining new members and growing the club this year.
Our next general meeting will be at the annual Commanders’ BBQ out at Pleasant Harbor Marina on March 20. This is an activity open to all in the Squadron. Further details will be forthcoming, and David Allocco is the coordinator for the event.
Another event that requires everyone's support is the Squadron representation at the Phoenix Game and Fish Expo. This event is really the only show this Winter/Spring that we can represent the squadron to the general public what with the cancellation of the regular Phoenix Boat Show at the Convention Center this year. The Game and Fish Expo will be held on the weekend of March 27-28 at the Ben Avery Range just East of I-17 at the Carefree Hwy. Ron McNeil is heading up the event and would appreciate all the help he can get to man our booth along with set up and tear down.
Secretary
Lt/C Janice Park, AP
Treasurer
Jackie Wanta, S
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. Williams James.
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