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<DIV>Hello, Here are Kay's questions and my answers from District 27 to the
subject matter. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you for reading! </DIV>
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<DIV>D/C Ann T. Bailey, AP</DIV>
<DIV>District 27</DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>U + Enthusiasm = Success</STRONG></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Do you use the data sent to you
included in the Bowsprit reports?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In D/27 we distribute to all
Squadron Commanders and District Bridge Officers with <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">comments on areas that need
attention.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is there additional information that
would be more helpful to you?"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Not additional information but
having all of the data on the same time<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">frame would help to
understand!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Has your district earned Bowsprit?
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">D/27 has earned for many years, it
is a goal each year without calling<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">it the Bowsprit Award as we promote
all of the programs mentioned in Bowsprit!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is Bowsprit something you are
interested in or does your district ignore the reports
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and award?
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">D/27 has awards for each category
that are perpetual plus the individual <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">gets a small plaque where
applicable.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Plus quite a few other
awards! We also</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">issue Certificates of Appreciate in
some areas just to say thank you for a job well done and </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">we appreciate you!
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">One added
comment</SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do not like the Refocus Plan especially
for D/27.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Being on the
District<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Bridge should not be based on how
well your Squadron performs when you are Commander.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The most qualified person that is
willing and able to serve should be chosen!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also, feel that<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">serving your Squadron is important
to serving the District as District is in serving the
National<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">organization in a leadership
positions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=tolenut@comcast.net href="mailto:tolenut@comcast.net">Kay Simkins</A>
</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=d-plan-net@usps.org
href="mailto:d-plan-net@usps.org">d-plan-net@usps.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 23, 2008 11:04 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [D-plan-net] Fw: Bowsprit
Award</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">TO: District Planning Committee
Chairmen</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">cc to: District
Commanders</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">From: National Planning
Committee</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Not too long ago you received a
proposal from D/C Rivera of D33 pertaining to the Bowsprit Award. Now that you
have had some time to read the proposal the National Planning Committee needs
your thoughts, concerns and ideas. In addition, we would appreciate your
taking a moment and answering the following questions pertaining to
Bowsprit:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Do you use the data sent to you
included in the Bowsprit reports?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is there additional information
that would be more helpful to you?" Has your district earned Bowsprit?
</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></DIV></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Is Bowsprit something you are
interested in or does your district ignore the reports and award? If so
why?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please respond by sending your
answers and comments back on the <A
href="mailto:d-plan-net@usps.org">d-plan-net@usps.org</A>. within a week
of receipt.</SPAN></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><BR>Thank you</DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">National Planning
Committee</DIV>
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style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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size=3><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">United
States</SPAN></B></st1:place></st1:country-region><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'">Power
Squadrons</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Book Antiqua'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold'">Boating
is fun…we’ll show you
how<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></SPAN></FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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