Monday, June 08, 2009

2009 District 1 Rendezvous

26-28 June, 2009

Seaport Marine
2 Washington Street, Mystic, CT
Hosted by New Britain Squadron

Friday, 26 June: 1900 Pot Luck Supper

Saturday, 27 June:
TBA-District Chaplain Paul Bialecki will bless the fleet.
1800 – Continental Breakfast
0900 – Children’s activities; poster contest (continuous)
1030- Rowing contest (Contestants supply inflatable)
1130- PFD demo
1300 – D/1 Council Meeting, hosted by Hartford.
1500 – Poster Contest Judging
1700 – Cookout – Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, beans, salad, dessert.
2000- Entertainment
All Day- A Coast Guard Vessel from Homeland Security will be present for information and display.

Sunday 28 June: 0800 - Pancake Breakfast at the Pavilion.

Advance tickets are available from your Squadron Commander. $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Children under 12. Please bring your own lawn chair(s).

Vessel Examiners will be available throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday to perform Safety Checks. Please make an appointment.

QUESTIONS: Contact: D/1 Admin Officer George Gilbert,
(860) 342-4614, geomgilb@aol.com

Dockage:
$2.75/ft for the 1st night
$2.25/ft for the 2nd night
$1.50/ft for the 3rd night

(25 foot min). Docking arrangements to be made directly with Noank Shipyard (Abby Holstine)860-536-9651, www.noankshipyard.com/seaportmarine.html by 15 June 2009.
State that you are a member of District 1 USPS.

Call to District 1 June Council

United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power boating

District 1

CALL AND AGENDA
FOR COUNCIL MEETING -- 27 JUNE 2009

DATE: Saturday, 27 June 2009
TIME: 1300
PLACE: Seaport Marina, Mystic, CT
HOST: Hartford Squadron, Cdr. Cliff McKibbin, JN
DRESS: TEAM Casual – Polo Shirts with USPS or Squadron Affiliation

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER D/C John R. Nason, SN
A. INVOCATION: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D/Lt Stanley L. Klein, SN, Liaison Ch
C. Welcome: Cdr Cliff McKibbin, JN, Hartford Squadron
D. District Commander’s Introductions

II. ROLL CALL D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
A. Squadron Commander or Alternate Present.
B. SEO or Asst SEO Present.
C. Number of members present, including all of the above.
D. Roll call of District Bridge
E. Determination of a quorum. — 50% of all members entitled to vote

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees and Squadron Commanders. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer, or Administrative Officer can vote in his place.

lll. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 27 FEBRUARY 2009 COUNCIL MEETING

IV. REPORTS OF DISTRICT BRIDGE OFFICERS
A. Executive Officer - D/Lt/C Herb “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
Reports of Committee Chairs
B. Educational Officer – D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
Reports of Committee Chairs
C. Administrative Officer - D/Lt/C George M. Gilbert, AP
Reports of Committee Chairs
D. District Secretary - D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN

E. District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN

F. District Commander – D/C John R. Nason, SN




V. REPORTS OF GENERAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit — P/C Robert Santaniello, S
Rules — P/C Kenneth L. Bell Sr., AP
Planning — P/D/C Patrick A. Pabouet, P
Nominating — P/C Steven R. Cyr, JN
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR
REPORT BY E-MAIL TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY. THANK YOU

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. 2008-2009 Report of the Auditing Committee

B. Final financial report of the Spring 2009 District Conference

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Set time and place for Fall 2009 Council Meeting
Manchester Squadron, Cdr. Sean J. Connor, AP, Host

B. Plan for the Fall Conference 2009,
New Haven Squadron, Cdr. Arthur Andrea, AP, Host

C. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.

VIII. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
IX. ADJOURNMENT —


John R. Nason, SN
District 1 Commander

Friday, February 27, 2009

Call to District 1 Spring Conference

United States Power Squadrons
District 1
CALL AND AGENDA FOR 2009 SPRING CONFERENCE

DATE: Saturday, 28 March 2009
HOST: New Britain Squadron
TIME: 0800
PLACE: Courtyard by Marriott,
4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT
DRESS: Uniform F or other appropriate attire

Morning Schedule

0800-0900 Ships Store, Raffle Ticket, Coffee and Pastry –
0800-0900 Registration –
0900-1030 I. Call to Order: D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP
Business Meeting-General Session
A. Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance: D/Lt John LaBrie, S
B. Invocation: Chaplain Paul Bialecki, P
C. Moment of Silence in tribute to the deceased members of District 1
D. Welcome to Conference: – Cdr. Paul Bialecki, P, Commander, New Britain Squadron,
E. District Commander’s Introductions:
Chief Commander’s Representative –R/C William M. Bellinger, SN
Guests
Head Table
F. Introduction of Past District Commanders in attendance: P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN

II. Conference Roll Call: D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN, Secretary
A. Squadron Commanders or Alternates present?
B. SEOs present?
C. Assistant SEOs present?
D. Including above – total number of Active Members present?
E. Bridge Officers and Committee Chairs present?
Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/Cs, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees, Squadron Commanders, all Past District Commanders in good standing and residing in the District and squadron delegates. Delegates are selected by squadron on the basis of one delegate for each 50 Active Members, or major fraction thereof, in good standing as of the preceding 1 March. If the Squadron Commander is absent then the Squadron Executive Officer or Squadron Administrative can vote in his place. Each commander shall provide a written list of delegates to the District Secretary prior to the conference.

III. Message from the Chief Commander by R/C William M. Bellinger, SN

IV. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 25 October 2008 CONFERENCE

V. REPORTS OF DISTRICT BRIDGE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
A. Executive Officer D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
B. Educational Officer D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
C. Administrative Officer D/Lt/C H.E. “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
D. District Secretary D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
E. District Treasurer D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN

1030-1130 Breakout Sessions:
1030-1130 Mates Program “Tastefully Simple”
1130-1200 Attitude adjustment cash bar at main hotel bar
1200-1400 Awards Luncheon

Afternoon Schedule
1400-1500 Breakout Sessions:
1500-1645 Business Meeting- continued

VI. REPORTS OF DISTRICT BRIDGE OFFICERS and GENERAL & STANDING COMMITTEES (continued)
F. District Commander D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP
G. Audit D/Lt Thomas A. Hayes, AP
H. Rules P/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN
I. Planning P/D/C Ralph L. Borriello, AP
J. Law D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Nominating Committee Report – P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
B. Election of Officers and Committee Members – C/C Representative R/C Bellinger, SN
C. Installation of Officers
D. Date & place for 2009 Fall Conference – New Haven Squadron, Host
E. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.

IX. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P

X. ADJOURNMENT


Elaine L. Williams, AP
District 1 Commander


Luncheon Arrangements:

The Conference Luncheon will consist of:
Chicken Milanese with Parmesan Breading $23.00
Pan Seared Cod with lemon and herb crust $24.00
Salad, dessert, and coffee are included with dinner.

After March 21, please add $1.00 to each dinner.

Please send your check and your dinner choice to:
P/C Edward Friedman, SN, 49 West Ridge Dr.West Hartford, CT. 06117-2049
Phone: 860-231-8733 e-mail: friedmane@att.net

To receive group rates for Room Reservations: $99.00 plus tax, call 800-627-7468 ASAP.
Ask for the USPS Block.

Pre Conference Dinner
27 March 2009 1800
Eastside Restaurant, 131 Dwight St., New Britain, Ct

Post Conference Dinner
28 March 2009 1800
Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Turnpike
Route 15 north, Berlin, CT.

Please come and join us at these dinners. They are not for District Officers only. They are for all members, and a great way to meet people from other squadrons.

Please contact H. E. ”Bud” Greenbacker for reservations by
22 March 2009, 203-238-4520, Hgreenbacker@cox.net


Mates Program
Wondering what to make for dinner? Spice up your everyday meals - - - appetizers, main dishes, sides and desserts. With a little help from TASTEFULLY SIMPLE , you can cook up all kinds of meals in minutes. Whether you’re looking for a taste of Italy or food fresh off the grill, TASTEFULLY SIMPLE can help. It's easy, it's fun ... and it’s a terrific way to create a new menu every day of the week!

TASTEFULLY SIMPLE selections offer a wide variety of convenient, easy-to-prepare gourmet foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives.

At 10:00 a.m., come and sample simple portions of TASTEFULLY SIMPLE products, which will be available for purchase. Prices range from $1.99 – up.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Call to District Council, 27 February, 2009

United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power Boating
District 1

CALL AND AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING – 27 FEBRUARY 2009

DATE: Friday, 27 February 2009
TIME: 1900
PLACE: Northeast Utilities
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT
HOST: Westerly Power Squadron – Cdr. Robert D. Stadelmann, AP
DRESS: USPS Blazer or other appropriate attire


AGENDA


I. CALL TO ORDER D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP - 1900
A. INVOCATION: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D/Lt John W. Labrie, P, Liaison Ch
C. Welcome: Cdr. Robert D. Stadelmann, AP Westerly Squadron
D. District Commander’s Introductions


II. ROLL CALL D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN - 1905
A. Squadron Commander or Alternate Present.
B. SEO or Asst SEO Present.
C. Number of members present, including all of the above.
D. Roll call of District Bridge
E. Determination of a quorum. — 50% of all members entitled to vote

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees and Squadron Commanders. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer or Squadron Administrative Officer can vote in his place.


III. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 3 OCTOBER, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING


IV. Reports of Bridge Officers - 1915
A. Executive Officer - D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
B. Educational Officer – D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
C. Administrative Officer – D/Lt/C “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
D. District Secretary – D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
E. District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN
F. District Commander – D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP


REFRESHMENT BREAK – 2000


RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING — PROMPTLY 2030


VI. REPORTS OF GENERAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit — D/Lt Thomas A. Hayes, AP
Rules — P/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN
Planning — P/D/C Ralph L. Borriello, AP
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF
YOUR REPORT BY E-MAIL TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY.
THANK YOU

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 2045

A. Final financial report of the Fall 2008 District Conference
B. Plans for the Spring Conference 2009, New Britain Squadron,
Cdr. Paul Bialecki, P, Host

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Report of the Committee on Nominations — P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
B. Consideration of the 2009-2010 District Budget
C. Presentation of the budget for the 2009 District 1 Spring Conference
D. Set time and place for the June Rendezvous and Council Meeting
Hartford Squadron, Cdr. Cliff McKibbin, JN, Host of the Council
New Britain Squadron, Cdr. Paul Bialecki, P, Host of the Rendezvous
E. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.

IX. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
X. ADJOURNMENT — 2100




Elaine L. Williams, AP
District 1 Commander

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Call to District Fall Conference 25 October, 2008

United States Power Squadrons®

Sail and Power boating

District 1

CALL AND AGENDA

Please note that changes from the previous version are in blue.

DATE: Saturday, 25 October 2008
HOST: Milford Power Squadron
TIME: 0900
PLACE: Courtyard by Marriott (see directions at bottom)
780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06484 203-929-1500
DRESS: Uniform F or other appropriate attire

Schedule:
0800 Registration. Ships Store, Coffee, Raffle Tickets
0900 Opening Session

Call to Order: D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP
a) Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance, D/1/Lt John LaBrie, S, Ch/Liaison
b) Invocation: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
c) Introduction of Past District Commanders in attendance – P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
d) District Commanders Introductions: Guests, Head Table
e) Welcome to Conference Cdr Alfred Mongillo, AP – Milford Squadron

Conference Roll Call: D/Lt/C Cliff McKibbin, JN
* Squadron Commander or Alternate Present?
* SEO Present?
* Assistant SEO Present?
* Including above, the number of active members present?
* Bridge Officers and Committee Chairs present?

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees, Squadron Commander’s, all Past District Commanders in good standing and residing in the District and delegates. Delegates are selected by Squadrons on the basis of one delegate for each 50 members, or major fraction thereof, in good standing as of the preceding 1 March, with a minimum of 2 delegates per squadron. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer or Administrative Officer can vote in the Commander’s place. Each Commander or Commander’s representative shall provide a written list of delegates to the District Secretary prior to the conference.

0930 Message from the Chief Commander Creighton C. Maynard Jr., SN
R/C Robert A. Green, N, Marketing and Public Relations Committee

1000 Departmental Meetings (for Officers indicated, and others interested)

Main Dining Room - Education Department--INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION
presented by S/C Les Williams JN (morning and afternoon session) If you need to be recertified, please be sure to be there.

Trumbull Room – Mates Program – Quilting Demo
Barbara Geraldi, owner of The Yankee Quilter in Oxford, CT will present a lecture/trunk show on quilts and quilt making throughout the years. She will talk about different fabrics, patterns and techniques that have spanned the history of quilts. You will have an opportunity to see many samples of quilts, table runners, wall hangings and purses that are popular in today's sewing industry.The class will consist of 1.5 hours with a demonstration of various quilting techniques using a sewing machine and working by hand, display of quilting materials, stitches used in quilting, exhibit of materials used for quilting, as well as product brochures and a hands-on demonstration.Books and quilting materials will be offered for sale.

Stratford Room – Cdr’s Breakout – R/C Green - Marketing

1130 Attitude Adjustment — Cash bar

1200 Luncheon (See below for menu and reservations)
* Presentation: Lt/C Bruce Ross, XO, Milford Squadron: Kayaks and Boating
* Life Member presentations by R/C Robert A. Green, N
* Awards presentation by D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP and R/C Robert A. Green, N
* Raffle

1400 Departmental Workshops (for Officers indicated, and others interested)

Main Dining Room - Educational Department (continuation of Instructor Recertification)
Trumbull Room – Summer Activities= D/Lt/C Bud Greenbacker SN
Stratford Room – Cdr’s Breakout – R/C Green – Marketing Continued

1500 Reconvene the Conference – Business Meeting
Action on the minutes of the 29 March 2008 spring Conference

Reports of the District Officers
a) District Commander — Elaine L. Williams, AP
b) Executive Officer — D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
c) Educational Officer — D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
d) Administrative Officer — D/Lt/C H. E. “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
e) Secretary — D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
f) Treasurer — D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN
g) General and Standing Committees
· Audit — D/Lt Thomas A. Hayes, AP
· Nominating — P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
· Rules — P/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN
· Planning — P/D/C Ralph L. Borriello, AP
· Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

Unfinished Business

New Business

1. Confirm the date and location for 2009 Spring Conference, Host: New Britain

2. Confirm the date, time and location for the February Council Meeting, Host: Westerly

3. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting

1630 Benediction – Chaplain D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
Adjournment

By Order of the District Commander:

Elaine L. Williams, AP
District 1 Commander

Directions to the Marriott:
Traveling south on Rt 8, take Exit 12 to Old Stratford Rd, in Shelton, Ct. Turn right, go 0.2 miles to Bridgeport Ave. then turn left. Go 0.5 miles on Bridgeport Ave. and turn left into parking lot of Courtyard by Marriott.

Traveling north on Rt 8 take Exit 12 to Old Stratford Rd, in Shelton, Ct. Turn Left, go 0.3 miles to Bridgeport Ave. then turn left. Go 0.5 miles on Bridgeport Ave. and turn left into parking lot of Courtyard by Marriott.

Approaching Rt 8 on I-95 westbound, take Exit 27 and travel north to Exit 12. Approaching Rt 8 on Rt 15 ( Wilbur Cross Pkwy-Merritt Pkwy) southbound, take Exit 52 (North) to Rt 8 then take Exit 12.

DISTRICT FALL LUNCHEON

Reservations for Lunch should be sent to:
William Rinckel, 55 Cambridge Drive, Prospect, CT 06712
If received by 18 October 2008, cost is $25.00. , After that date, cost is $27.00.

Pre-Conference Dinner
24 October 2008, 1830
Metro Grille, 882 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Ct

Post-Conference Dinner
25 October 2008, 1800
Il Palio, 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT.

Please come and join us at these dinners. They are not for District Officers only. They are for all members, and a great way to meet people from other squadrons and your Chiefs Rep.

Please contact H.E.”Bud” Greenbacker for reservations by 19 October 2008
203-238-4520 Hgreenbacker@cox.net

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
There are only rooms available for Friday 24 October 2008
@ $87.00 plus tax. Call 1- 203-929-1500 and ask for the USPS Rate Code.

If you are planning on staying Saturday night also, across the street is a Holiday Inn Express – rooms are $149.00 per night.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Call to District Council, 3 October, 2008

United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power boating
District 1
CALL AND AGENDA
FOR COUNCIL MEETING – 3 OCTOBER, 2008

DATE: Friday, 3 October 2008
TIME: 1900
PLACE: Northeast Utilities
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT
HOST: Waterbury Squadron, Cdr. Craig B. Campbell, AP
DRESS: Blue Blazer

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER D/C Elaine Williams, AP
A. INVOCATION: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D/Lt John W. Labrie, P, Liaison Ch
C. Welcome: Cdr Craig B. Campbell, AP, Waterbury Squadron
D. District Commander’s Introductions

II. ROLL CALL D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
A. Squadron Commander or Alternate Present.
B. SEO or Asst SEO Present.
C. Number of members present, including all of the above.
D. Roll call of District Bridge
E. Determination of a quorum. — 50% of all members entitled to vote

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees and Squadron Commanders. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer, or Administrative Officer can vote in his place.

lll. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 21 JUNE 2008 COUNCIL MEETING

IV. REPORTS OF DISTRICT BRIDGE OFFICERS
A. Executive Officer - D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
Reports of Committee Chairs
B. Educational Officer – D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
Reports of Committee Chairs
C. Administrative Officer - D/Lt/C Herb “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
Reports of Committee Chairs
D. District Secretary - D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
Reports of Committee Chairs
E. District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN
Discussion on the restructuring of our dues
F. District Commander – D/C Elaine Williams, AP




V. REPORTS OF GENERAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit — P/D/Lt/C Thomas A. Hayes, AP
Rules — P/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN
Planning — P/D/C Ralph L. Borriello, AP
Nominating — P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF
YOUR REPORT BY E-MAIL TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY. THANK YOU

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Plan for the Fall Conference 25 October, 2008, Milford Squadron,
Cdr. Alfred Mongillo, Jr., AP, Host

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Set time and place for February 2009 Council Meeting, Westerly Squadron,
Cdr. Robert D. Stadelmann, AP, Host

B. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.


VIII. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
IX. ADJOURNMENT —

Elaine Williams, AP
District 1 Commander

Friday, August 01, 2008

Congress Exempts Recreational Boaters from Waste Permit Requirements

P/D/C Sandy Pierog has received the following letter from Congressman Joseph Courtney regarding our efforts to exempt recreational boaters from the proposed Waste Permit Requirements.

Dear Ms. Pierog,

Knowing your concern regarding the proposed waste permit requirements for boaters, I am pleased to inform you that Congress took the necessary action to exempt recreational boaters and maintain the status quo . This is good news for all avid boaters in Connecticut, including the many like you who contacted my office.

For 34 years, the EPA exempted recreational boats from the same permitting requirements for larger, commercial vessels as required by the Clean Water Act. However, in 2006, the lack of regulation for the ballast discharge of recreational boats resulted in a US District Court ruling against the EPA exemptions. As a result, exemptions for the discharge of waste resulting in the normal operations of boating were thrown out, and as of September 2008 a permit system was to be implemented. It should be clear that vessels are already well-regulated under the Clean Vessel Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and the Clean Water Act to prevent the discharge of sewage, oil, trash and plastics. However, a permitting system, which would be costly and burdensome, has never been implemented. The Department of Environmental Protection in Connecticut has found more success in educating boaters and offering ways to properly dispose of waste.

I originally cosponsored the Recreational Boating Act (H.R. 2550), introduced by Representative Gene Taylor (D-MS), which would reverse the Court's decision to require a new and stricter permit system on small recreational boats by September 2008. On June 22, 2008 the House passed a bill that originated in the Senate, S. 2766, which would extend the same exemptions for recreational vessels. This bill was signed into law by President George Bush on July 29, 2008.

Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future. For more information on my views on other issues or to see what I have been working on in Congress, please feel free to visit my official website at www.house.gov/courtney and sign up for my e-newsletter.

Sincerely,

JOSEPH COURTNEY
Member of Congress

Friday, May 23, 2008

Call to District Council, 21 June, 2008

United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power boating

District 1
CALL AND AGENDA
FOR COUNCIL MEETING -- 21 JUNE 2008

DATE: Saturday, 21 JUNE 2008
TIME: 1300
PLACE: Essex Island Marina, "on the porch", Essex, CT
HOST: Springfield Squadron, Cdr. Joseph F. Lyons, AP
DRESS: TEAM Casual – Polo Shirts with USPS or Squadron Affiliation

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER D/C Elaine Williams, AP
A. INVOCATION: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D/Lt John W. Labrie, P, Liaison Ch
C. Welcome: Cdr Joseph F. Lyons, AP, Springfield Squadron
D. District Commander’s Introductions

II. ROLL CALL D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
A. Squadron Commander or Alternate Present.
B. SEO or Asst SEO Present.
C. Number of members present, including all of the above.
D. Roll call of District Bridge
E. Determination of a quorum. — 50% of all members entitled to vote

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees and Squadron Commanders. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer, or Administrative Officer can vote in his place.

lll. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 2 FEBRUARY 2008 COUNCIL MEETING

IV. REPORTS OF DISTRICT BRIDGE OFFICERS
A. Executive Officer - D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
Reports of Committee Chairs
B. Educational Officer – D/Lt/C Roy F. Gilley, AP
Reports of Committee Chairs
C. Administrative Officer - D/Lt/C Herb “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
Reports of Committee Chairs
D. District Secretary - D/Lt/C Clifford W. McKibbin, JN
Reports of Committee Chairs
E. District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN
Discussion on the restructuring of our dues
F. District Commander – D/C Elaine Williams, AP




V. REPORTS OF GENERAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit — P/D/Lt/C Thomas A. Hayes, AP
Rules — P/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN
Planning — P/D/C Ralph L. Borriello, AP
Nominating — P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF
YOUR REPORT BY E-MAIL TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY. THANK YOU

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. 2007-2008 Report of the Auditing Committee

b. Final financial report of the spring 2008 District Conference

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Set time and place for Fall 2008 Council Meeting, Waterbury Squadron,
Cdr. Craig B. Campbell, AP, Host

B. Plan for the Fall Conference 25 October, 2008, Milford Squadron,
Cdr. Alfred Mongillo, Jr., AP, Host

C. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.

VIII. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
IX. ADJOURNMENT —




Elaine Williams, AP
District 1 Commander

Thursday, May 22, 2008

District 1 Summer 2008 Activities

The following summer activities have been planned by your District representatives. If you haven’t gotten involved in any of these before, please ask any of your Bridge Members about them and how to get involved. They are each a lot of fun and you don’t have to have a boat for most of them.

Note: Items in Blue are updates to the latest "Sounds of 1".



20-22 June, 2008 D-1 Rendezvous at Essex Island.
You can come by boat and stay for the weekend or you can come Saturday for children and adult activities plus the D-1 Council meeting. Children’s and youth activities will begin about 09:00. The schedule so far:


Friday, 20 June

1900 Pot Luck supper for those coming on Friday.



Saturday, 21 June

0800 Continental Breakfast on the deck
0900 Poster Contest starts
1000 The Department of Homeland Security will station a Coast Guard vessel (fully armed) at the Essex Island dock all day. You will be able to talk with the vessel personnel and take pictures.
1000 Knot Tying demo-all day
1030 Rowing Contest
1130 PFD demo at the pool
1200 Flare demo and practice. This is a great opportunity to legally fire off your own spare flares. If you don’t have any, district has an ample supply. Don’t miss this! Find out what happens when you light a flare over wood or fiberglass.
1300 District 1 Council meeting. Join us for a district meeting.
1500 Poster Judging
1500 Amber Alert Safe Child ID Project
1700 Dinner cook out. Hamburgers and hotdogs and a complete meal are available for $7.00 adults, $3.50 children. A limited supply of regular cook-out tickets will be available on Saturday.


This year we are also offering a steak dinner for $12.00. Tickets for the steak dinner must be ordered in advance. See your Commander for advanced tickets.

Entertainment on the deck following dinner.


Sunday, 22 June

0800 Breakfast on the deck



25-27 July, 2008 D-1 Rendezvous at Greenport, NY, Townsend’s Marina.



Friday

1730 Cocktails onboard the Helen B. Hale, Dinner on your own.


Saturday

0800 Danish and coffee provided in the picnic area
1730 Cocktails
1830 Bar-b-que; bring your own meat; the rest is supplied for $3.00 per person


Sunday Cruise home or continue with the cruise below.
Dock reservations at Townsend’s: Call Kevin or Scott at 631-477-2000

25 July to 3 August, 2008 D-1 Summer Cruise with the Meriden Squadron


The cruise will begin with the Rendezvous at Greenport.
For boaters who want to relax, we have:


28 July, Monday: Travel to Montauk Yacht Club, Montauk , NY
Call (1-631-668-3100) for reservations.


31 July, Thursday: Travel to Block Island; anchor out or make
reservations at Block Island Basin (1-401-466-2631)


3 August, Sunday: Leave for home


For sailors or anyone not wanting to spend so much time tied to a pier, the itinerary will be as follows:
Monday: After a sail around Shelter Island, they can anchor for the night at Coecles Harbor.
Tuesday: You can enjoy the day sailing in Gardner’s Bay and spend the night anchored in three Mile Harbor.
Wednesday: You can sail to Montauk and join the rest of the group at Montauk Yacht Club or anchor out.
Thursday: You can sail to Block Island and join the group at the Block Island Boat Basin. (1-401-466-2631)
Friday: You can sail to Watch Hill and anchor behind Napatree Point.
Saturday: You can sail for home.

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY EACH CAPTAIN.
Fleet Captain, Ken Bell Jr will supply information and reservation forms.
Contact him at 1-860-666-7183 or kbelljr@aol.com

9 August D-1 Sail Race Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook


Cocktails and cookout following the race. District will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, coleslaw, and soft drinks. Please bring side dishes or dessert to share. Donation is $5.00 per person. Contact Jack Kurrus at 860-442-0055 or jackurrus@sbcglobal.net for details. Let’s get a good turnout this year. All are welcome.

13 September D-1 Dinghy Poker Run at Hamburg Cove.


You don’t need a boat for this fun day at the end of summer. Boaters will be rafted up in the cove and auto visitors can come out to the “raft” and join in the “poker run” at 11:00 followed by a picnic to be held about 15:30.
Contact Joe Fernandes for further information at 860-276-9407 or jfernandes8@cox.net


For more details on any of the summer activities:
call or e-mail your Squadron Commander or visit the D/1 online calendar at http://my.calendars.net/d1usps.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

New Editor for District 1 Events and Happenings

Effective immediately Cliff McKibbin has taken over as Editor and Blogmaster of the District 1 Events and Happenings web log.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Call To Council 1 Feb 2008

United States Power Squadrons®
Sail and Power Boating
District 1

CALL AND AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING – 1 FEBRUARY 2008

(PLEASE NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE FOR THIS MEETING IS 1 FEBRUARY 2008
-- SOME D/1 SQUADRON PUBLICATIONS HAVE PUBLISHED THE WRONG DATE!)


DATE: Friday, 1 February 2008
TIME: 1900
PLACE: Northeast Utilities
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT
HOST: Saybrook Power Squadron – Cdr. Lynn R. Billings-Thomas, P
DRESS: USPS Blazer or other appropriate attire


AGENDA


I. CALL TO ORDER D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP - 1900
A. INVOCATION: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D/Lt John W. Labrie, P, Liaison Ch
C. Welcome: Cdr. Lynn R. Billings-Thomas, P, Saybrook Squadron
D. District Commander’s Introductions


II. ROLL CALL D/Lt/C Barbara T. Huber, P - 1905
A. Squadron Commander or Alternate Present.
B. SEO or Asst SEO Present.
C. Number of members present, including all of the above.
D. Roll call of District Bridge
E. Determination of a quorum. — 50% of all members entitled to vote

Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees and Squadron Commanders. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer or Squadron Administrative Officer can vote in his place.


III. ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE 28 SEPTEMBER 2007 COUNCIL MEETING


IV. BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 1915
A. Executive – D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
B. Education – D/Lt/C Les Williams, JN
C. Administrative – D/Lt/C “Bud” Greenbacker, SN


REFRESHMENT BREAK – 2000


RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING — PROMPTLY 2030


RECAP/ACTION ITEMS FROM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
BRIDGE OFFICERS and Reports from their respective Committee Chairs
A. Executive Officer - D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN
B. Educational Officer – D/Lt/C Leslie W. Williams, JN
C. Administrative Officer – D/Lt/C “Bud” Greenbacker, SN
D. District Secretary – D/Lt/C Barbara T. Huber, P
E. District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, SN
F. District Commander – D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP


VI. REPORTS OF GENERAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit — D/Lt Robert R. Anderson, P
Rules — D/Lt Angela J. Anderson, S
Planning — P/D/Lt/C George Gwizd, JN
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR
REPORT BY E-MAIL TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY. THANK YOU

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 2045

A. Final financial report of the Fall 2007 District Conference
B. Plans for the Spring Conference 2008, Middletown Squadron,
Cdr. Jeffrey C. Burgess, P, Host

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Report of the Committee on Nominations — D/Lt George M. Gilbert, AP
B. Consideration of the 2008-2009 District Budget
C. Presentation of the budget for the 2008 District 1 Spring Conference
D. Set time and place for May Council Meeting, Springfield Squadron,
Cdr. Joseph F. Lyons, AP, Host
E. Consideration of any other business that should come before this meeting.

IX. BENEDICTION — Chaplain, D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
X. ADJOURNMENT — 2100




Elaine L. Williams, AP
District 1 Commander

Friday, January 11, 2008

Met Life Coloring books are back! Click here for more information.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Marjorie H. Loveland passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 5th, 2007

Marjorie H. Loveland, 82, of Old Saybrook, beloved wife of Hayden F. Loveland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (January 5, 2007), at Middlesex Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was born June 4, 1925 in Hartford, daughter of Henry Bailey House and Mabel Burditt House. Marjorie was raised in West Hartford and graduated from Hall High School and the Hartford College for Women. She also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was employed by the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company for 26 years, retiring in 1987. She and Hayden then spent many years in Old Saybrook, pursuing their many interests. They were both actively involved in boating activities as members of the United States Power Squadrons. She loved to swim at Great Hammock Beach, even braving the cold waters of May and October. Her many talents gave her and others great joy – her glorious flower garden frequently stopped traffic on Ferry Road. She provided a window into her spirit through her beautiful watercolor paintings. Her granddaughters reaped the benefits of her sewing and embroidery skills. "Muddy" was a devoted grandmother, always ready to attend a grandchild's concert or crew regatta. She was especially devoted to her church, where she was a member of the choir. She enjoyed the informal monthly gatherings of her alumnae friends of Hartford College for Women. She was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur B. House and Richard B. House. In addition to her husband, Marjorie is survived by her sister, Janet House Bassett of Rocky Hill, her three sons and their wives; Kenneth and Karen Loveland of West Hartford, Kevin and Maryann Loveland of Farmington and R. Scott and Mary-Jo Loveland of Farmington. She is also survived by eight beloved grandchildren; Katherine Altman and her husband David of Framingham, MA, Eric Loveland and his wife Athina of Newington, Bonnie Loveland and her companion Pam Barnhart of Sunbury, PA, Kristen Loveland of New York City, Brian Loveland of Worcester, MA, and Andrew, Brendan, and Emily Loveland of Farmington. She is also survived by several loving and attentive nieces and nephews. The funeral and burial at Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford will be private. There will be a memorial service celebrating the life of Marjorie on Saturday, January 12, at 1 p.m. at Deep River Congregational Church with the Rev. Timothy Haut officiating. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deep River Congregational Church, PO Box 246, Deep River, CT 06417.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 1/8/2008.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

D/1 Christmas Party

District 1 Christmas "Luau" Party

Saturday, 1 December 2007
Manchester Country Club (Exit 3 off 384)
305 S. Main Street, Manchester, CT, 860-646-0103
$25.00 per person - deadline 20 November 2007
1800 to 1900 Social hour, Cash Bar
1900 dinner - Buffet
Wear your Hawaiian Outfit (optional) -- Prizes awarded for best outfit
Please bring an unwrapped toy for "TOYS FOR TOTS"
Please call in your reservation before the deadline date to
Cmdr. Gene Lewis @ 423-3341

Thursday, October 04, 2007

2007 Fall Conference and Agenda

CALL AND AGENDA FOR 2007 FALL CONFERENCE


DATE: Saturday, 3 November 2007
HOST: Meriden Power Squadron
TIME: 0830
PLACE: Courtyard by Marriott,
4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT
DRESS: Uniform F or other appropriate attire
SCHEDULE:
0800-0830 Registration. Ships Store, Raffle Tickets
0830-0930 Call to Order – Opening Session
a) Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance, D/1/Lt John LaBrie, S, Ch/Liaison
b) Invocation: D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P, Chaplain
c) Silent Tribute to the deceased of District 1
d) Introduction of Past District Commanders in attendance – P/D/C Sandra W. Pierog, SN
e) District Commanders Introductions – D/C Elaine L. Williams, AP
Guests
Head Table
f) Welcome to Conference – Cdr. Joe Fernandes, P – Meriden Squadron
g) Conference Roll Call: D/Lt/C Barbara T. Huber, P
Squadron Commander or Alternate Present?
SEO Present?
Assistant SEO Present?
Including above, the number of active members present?
Bridge Officers and Committee Chairs present?
Voting members are the D/C, D/Lt/C’s, the immediate Past District Commander, the Chairmen of the General Committees, Squadron Commander’s, all Past District Commanders in good standing and residing in the District and delegates. Delegates are selected by Squadrons on the basis of one delegate for each 50 members, or major fraction thereof, in good standing as of the preceding 1 March, with a minimum of 2 delegates per squadron. If the Squadron Commander is absent, then the Squadron Executive Officer or Administrative Officer can vote in the Commander’s place. Each Commander or Commander’s representative shall provide a written list of delegates to the District Secretary prior to the conference.

0930 1030 P/V/C Robert P. David, SN
Presenting the message of Chief Commander Ernest B. Marshburn, SN
.
1030-1130 Departmental Meetings (for Officers indicated, and others interested)
• Educational Department
• Commanders’ Meeting
• Membership
1130-1200 Attitude Adjustment — Cash bar
1200-1330 Luncheon
• Life Member presentations by P/V/C Robert P. David, SN
• Awards presentation
• Raffle
• Presentation by Capt. Rich Astles
1330-1430 Departmental Workshops (for Officers indicated, and others interested)
• Educational Department
• Secretary/Treasurer Meeting
1430-1630 Reconvene the Conference – Business Meeting
Action on the minutes of the 31 March 2007 Conference
Reports of the District Officers
Executive Officer — D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN - committees
Educational Officer — D/Lt/C Leslie W. Williams, Jr., JN - committees
Administrative Officer — D/Lt/C H. E. “Bud” Greenbacker, SN - committees
Secretary — D/Lt/C Barbara T. Huber, P - committees
Treasurer — D/Lt/C Douglas S. Burdett, AP - committees
Reports of General and Standing Committees
Audit — D/Lt Robert R. Anderson, P
Nominating — P/C George M. Gilbert, AP
Rules — D/Lt Angela J. Anderson, S
Planning — P/D/Lt/C George D. Gwizd, JN
Law — D/Lt Van A. Starkweather, P
Unfinished Business
New Business
1630 Benediction – Chaplain D/Lt Paul Bialecki, P
Adjournment

By Order of the District Commander:


Elaine L. Williams, AP
District 1 Commander
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Directions: North Bound – Rt. 9 north to exit 19. Turn left onto Rt. 372. Continue straight for 1.4 miles.
Sebethe Drive will be your first right after the highway.
South Bound – Rt. 91 south to exit 21. Turn right onto Rt. 372. Follow above directions.

1700-1800 Commander’s Reception for members, mates and guests

Luncheon will be the “Deli Shoppe” with soup, salads, cold cuts, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, breads,
chips, beverage and dessert. The cost per person is $20 if received by 22 October, $22 after October 22.

A block of rooms is being held until 2 October 2007. Rate for Single and double is $99. For reservations call 1-860-635-1001. Refer for the United States Power Squadron’s block.

For information on and to make reservations for the Pre-Conference (Friday, 2 Nov.), and/or the Post-Conference (Saturday, 3 Nov.), dinners, see the Sounds of 1 or call D/Lt/C Herb “Bud” Greenbacker, SN, at 1-203-238-4520.