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The Soundings is a publication of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons® January 2012 1

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From Your Commander .................... 1

Merit Mark Awardees ...................... 2

Education Department .................... 3

Education Calendar ......................... 4

Safety Officer .................................... 5

Social Events Calendar .................... 6

Administrative Officer ...................... 7

“Talking Chairs” Mini Reports ...... 8-9

January C&R Bayside Bistro ........... 10

February C&R Marker 92 ............... 11

Leap Year Cruise ........................ 12-13

Introduce New Members ................ 14

Call to Annual Meeting and

Nominations Report .................... 16

Proposed 2012 Budget .................... 17

Change of Watch Invitation ............ 18

April Key West Cruise ..................... 19

An official publication of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®, District 22

Fortunately for me I had a very

competent squadron member who

diligently typed in the events and time

contributed by each volunteer:

Lt. Ellen Trevor

Congratulations to all of you who

earned a merit mark this year. If you

feel that you earned a mark and didn’t

receive one, please let me know.

All those who earned Merit Marks

in 2011 will be recognized and thanked

at the Annual Meeting on 17 January.

(See list on following page) Please

wear your logo shirts and be ready to

gather for a group photo.

Nola and I trust everyone

experienced safe and enjoyable

holidays.

Happy New Year!

It’s merit mark time again. I have

received a lot of questions lately about

merit marks.

A merit mark is our method of

recognizing members for contributing

to the goals of USPS.

When a member reaches five merit

marks, he or she is designated a “senior

member” and after 25 merit marks, a

“life member”. Life Members are

exempt from paying dues to National.

A small gold bar for each merit mark is

worn on the member’s uniform sleeve.

Confusion arises when someone

participates in an event and didn’t get a

merit mark for their work. Others

worked for many hours on many

different events and only received one

merit mark. As explained in quite some

detail in the USPS Operations Manual,

ten or more hours in qualified service

is required for a merit mark. Only one

merit mark is awarded by the USPS

Chief Commander each year to an

active member.

It is one of my responsibilities as

Commander to ensure that

recommendations for merit marks are

submitted to National Headquarters in

an accurate and timely manner.

FROM YOUR COMMANDER

Cdr Hal Theiss, N

ADVERTISER’S INDEX

Sanibel-Captiva Bank ..................... 5

The Bait Box ................................... 6

Bailey’s General Store ..................... 7

Nave Plumbing ............................... 9

Paramount Decorating ..................15

Shoreline Lumber ..........................15

Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company ... 20

Be sure to THANK our advertisers

for their support whenever you are

shopping or visiting them. Their

support is critical to the future of a hard-

copy edition of the Soundings.

On-Line Viewers can click on the

Advertiser’s name to link directly into

their websites.

Checked out our Award

Winning Web Site lately?

Go to:

http://www.usps.org/

localusps/sancap/

The Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

SOUNDINGS January, 2012


Mary Paige Abbott

Steven R Abbott

Carol D Allen

Robert H Allen

Francess M Beaudoin

Corky Boyd

Julia Boyd

Jay W Brown

Lynne A Campean

Fay M Carney

John E Carney

Lauren M Coile

Steven Cservenyak

Francine E Dale

Joan E Downey

Ronald J Downey

Ronald D Fields

Thomas J Fitzgerald

Charles Fizer

Katharine W Fizer

Robert D Giller

Thomas B Gillis

Dianne Hay

Annual Merit Mark Report

Submitted by Cdr Hal Theiss, N,

and Merit Mark Chair Lt Ellen Trevor

ANCHOR AD: This page is sponsored by members YOUR NAME(s) HERE

The Soundings, Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron, December 2011 2

William L Hay

Elizabeth L Hayes

Robert Healey

Roger C Heider

Sylvia Heider

Marilyn Helfers

William L Helfers

Joanne P Heroy-Giller

Daniel C Himebaugh

George E Irwin

Bill Jennings

Elizabeth E Jennings

William Keeney

David P Kentner

Anne B Kimball

Richard A Kimball

Walter F Knutzen

David F Lewis

Margaret Ann Lieblein

William C Lucas

Sami Lucas-Hurn

Sally Lund

Lorraine Mazzucco

John R McCormick

Marilyn McCormick

Dale R McGinley

Michael M Neal

Yvonne F Neal

Kenneth M Nirenberg

Judith E Niswonger

Thomas R Niswonger

Georgia Plumb

John R Plumb

Jack Purse

Paul N Robinson

David J Ross

Victoria C Ross

Rita Simpson

Robert C Simpson

Ralph E Sloan

Louis Richard Squitieri

Myrtilla Squitieri

James H Strothers

Charlene K Timothy

Richard L Travas

Alexander B Trevor

The following members have received a Merit Mark from the

Chief Commander Frank A. Dvorak, SN, of the United States

Power Squadrons® recognizing the volunteers who made ours

a successful Squadron via their volunteer contributions

throughout 2011.

If you are not on this list and feel you

should be, contact Merit Mark Chair

Lt Ellen Trevor, 472-0260

[email protected]

with a list of your contributions and the

amount of time spent on each event.

If you are on this list and have not

0received an email from the USPS Chief

Commander, check your “spam” mail file.

Look for the “from” address of:

USPS Merit Mark Distribution

[[email protected]]

With the subject title of :

USPS Merit Mark: -your name here-


Vessel Safety Committee Vision:

Safe, Fun & Responsible

Recreational Boating

“The VSC Program helps to achieve voluntary compliance with federal and state recreational boating safety laws, particularly with regard to the carrying of safety equipment while raising boater awareness about safety and environmental issues through voluntary contact by a Vessel Examiner (VE). VE discussions with recreational boaters are designed to motivate maintaining and operating their boats in a safe manner, taking boating safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating and promoting safe boating.” Taken from the USPS® National Website

Get your 2012 Vessel Safety check in January!

Beat the rush and make an appointment now.

Call or EMail our Squadron’s VSC Chair Robert Healey

239-466-4199

or email to [email protected]

Got Friends who own a boat?

Be sure to pass this announcement along!

This is a free, public service provided by

USPS® Certified Vessel Safety Examiners.

The Soundings is the official publication of the

Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron,

a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of boating safety and

education in Lee County, FL, a unit of United States Power Squadrons®,

District 22.

Soundings is published during the first week of each month except in

June, July & August. Squadron members are encouraged to submit material

by the 15th of the month to:

[email protected]

Editor 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP

Circulation Lt Chuck Fizer, S

Calendar please volunteer!

Advertising Lt Tom Niswonger, S

Lt Walt Knutzen, S

Lt/C David Ross, P

Reporters & Photographers

please volunteer!

Be sure to review the scheduled Education

Department offerings listed on the next page. While the

Engine Maintenance course is the only advanced grade

class currently scheduled, other courses can be scheduled

according to popular demand.

The December ABC-3 class was a great success

with eight of the participants signing up for their free 6-

month Trial Membership with our Squadron. If you

should meet and greet any of them, encourage them to

sign up for the Seamanship Class, which is in the

planning stages for sometime in February.

Your friends, neighbors, and fellow club members

(ex: Fishing Club, Rotary, Kiwani’s, Lyons, Garden Club,

etc etc) should be hearing you talk up our classes,

especially the ABC-3 course being offered in January and

February. It is not too late to register! Tear out the

calendar page and pass it around at the next meeting.

Education is one of the primary focuses of the

United States Power Squadron. There is no real

measurement as to the number of lives saved and

accidents avoided on the nation’s waterways, but our

education classes help “make boating safe and fun for

all”.

Looking forward to seeing you in a class or

EDUCATION OFFICER

P/C Ralph Sloan, AP

[email protected]

(646) 522-6704

A USPS® Certified

Vessel Examiner checks

an engine compartment.

Photo from the

USPS National Website


Saturday ABC-3 BASIC BOATING CLASS

14 Jan 0830-1700 Sanibel Public Library. Participants MUST preregister for this course.

Contact Jack Purse: [email protected] 239-471-7758

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?C-11559

Students who successfully complete this course are issued a

Florida Boating Safety Education Card

Saturday USPS SEMINAR: Using VHF/DSC Marine Radio

14 Jan 1000-1200 Sanibel Public Library, Instructor ChapVail, AP: [email protected], 395-3479

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-2742

Tuesday BEGIN ELECTIVE COURSE: ENGINE MAINTENANCE

17 Jan 0900-1100 Sanibel Community Bank Board Room. Will run for 8 weeks

Contact Tom Niswonger, S, 231-547-6653, [email protected]

Mid-January PILOTING with P/C Bill Lucas, SN

Members who are interested in taking this class, please contact Bill Lucas to express

your interest. Date of First Class, Time, and Location to be announced, begins mid-

to-late January and runs for 8 weeks. [email protected] or 313-5550

January OTHER ADVANCED GRADE and ELECTIVE

Various To Be Announced—Instructors and Students must contact SEO Ralph Sloan

Saturday USPS SEMINARS: Anchoring & Trailering at Captiva Yacht Club:

28 Jan 0930-1030 Anchoring: P/Lt/C Dick Squitieri, JN: [email protected], 395-9039


28 Jan 1100-1200 Trailering: Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP: [email protected], 362-0991


Saturday USPS SEMINAR: Boat Handling Under Power

11 Feb 1000-1200 Sanibel Public Library, Instructor Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP

[email protected], 362-0991


Saturday ABC-3 BASIC BOATING CLASS

25 Feb 0830-1700 Sanibel Public Library. Participants MUST preregister for this course.

Contact Jack Purse: [email protected] 239-471-7758

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?C-11560

Students who successfully complete this course are issued a

Florida Boating Safety Education Card

Saturday USPS SEMINAR: Basic Weather and Forecasting

25 Feb 1000-1200 St. Charles Yacht Club, Instructor Dan Himebaugh: [email protected], 995-2909


2011-2012 SCSPS

Education Schedule Updated 12-03-2011

The December 2011 ABC-3 Class students and Certified Instructors at the Sanibel Public Library.


Hopefully all members of the squadron read and

took to heart the recent e-mails and articles on the recall of

Mustang buoyance inflatable PFD’s MD2010 and MD2012

22LB without the MIT logo (should be returned to

Mustang). This single event raises many questions on how

to protect the safety of your passengers and crew if you

have elected to switch to inflatable PFD’s. However, I

suspect many of us have not yet expended the amount

needed to do this.

PFD’s are not only mandated by law to carry and

use with children but this equipment is number one on

your safety list. A few of us may be young enough (joke) to

remember the old war movies from World War II: when a

ship was sunk – life jackets were always floating in the

water. Non-inflatable life jackets may not work.

Our choice of PFD’s today usually centers on the

SAFETY OFFICER

Lt Chap Vail, AP

[email protected]

(239) 395-3479

old tried and true orange type that we stuff under the seats.

Good choice, but no one wants to wear them. I personally

like my guests either sitting on or leaning against a boat

float cushion which makes them available immediately.

I own inflatable jackets. However, I did not select

this type for the SERAT. I personally use Type III life

jackets. With the beginning of the new boating season it is

important that each Captain evaluate the type, condition

and number of PFD’s on the vessel. Choosing the correct

type for the boating activities you plan is up to the Captain.

A safe boating season to all. Happy holidays also!

For more information about the recall, go to:

http://www.mustangsurvival.com/22lb-product-notice


2012 JANUARY Thursday EXCOM MEETING

5 Jan 1000 Bank of The Islands Board Room, All Members Welcome

Monday SERAT Meeting

9 Jan 1000 Sanibel Rescue Station on Palm Ridge Rd, R/C Jim Strothers, SN,

[email protected], 395-1856

Wednesday LUNCHEON C &R to BAYFRONT BISTRO, Estero Island, Ft. Myers Beach

11 Jan 1000 Cruise Leaders Nick & Jo Googin, 689-5436. Reservations and Prepayment Required. See Form on Page 10.

Tuesday ANNUAL BUSINESS & MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

17 Jan 1800 Sanibel Community House RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Sunday, Jan 15th

Kate Fizer: [email protected] or Marilyn McCormick: 466-9450

Friday — Sunday USPS NATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE

25-29 Jan Jacksonville, FL Schedule, Reservation Information, and Registration Form:

http://www.usps.org/php/reservations/meetings.php

Wednesday LUNCHEON C &R to Marker 92, Cape Coral

1 Feb 1000 Cruise Leaders Bill & Linda Gibney, 579-0111, [email protected] RSVP & Prepayment Required

Form is on Page 11

Monday SERAT Meeting

13 Feb 1000 Sanibel Rescue Station on Palm Ridge Rd, R/C Jim Strothers, SN, [email protected], 395-1856

15 Feb SOUNDINGS Submissions Due [email protected]

Tuesday 37th ANNUAL CHANGE OF WATCH - St. Charles Yacht Club

21 Feb 1800 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Tuesday 14 February RSVP Form on Page 18

P/C Carol Allen, AP 612-210-1525 [email protected]

Thursday COMMANDER’S SUNSET COCKTAILS — New Event!

23 Feb 1630—1800 Meet your newly installed Bridge and Executive Committee. BYOB, snacks to share, and a beach chair to the

Sanibel Causeway, Island on the left (north) side of the “C” span as you leave the island. Look for banner…

2011-2012 SCSPS

Social Events Schedule Don’t forget about the Ed Classes and Seminars, see Page 4

Up-to-Date On-Line Calendar

Do you wish you could see all the

Squadron Events in a normal,

printable, calendar format? http://

www.usps.org/localusps/sancap/

news/calendar.shtml

DEC JAN


The calendar turns and we each begin a new

chapter in our life story. New opportunities will present

themselves while some of our past activities will fade into

history. Power Squadron is not one of them. The friends

and fellowship that we derive from the Power Squadron can

last as long as we do. And you don’t need a big boat to fit in.

It may surprise you to learn that according to the

Marine Manufacturer’s Association, for 2011, 96% of

powerboats are less than 42 feet in length. Of the remaining

96%, 42% are under 16’, 54% are between 16’ and 25’ and

only 4% are over 25’.

Should you believe that inboard cruiser ownership

is a prerequisite to membership in the Power Squadron,

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP

[email protected]

(239) 898-2219

you should know that 66% of all pleasure boats are

outboard powered, 13% are stern drives, 1% are water jets

and only 20% have inboard engines - - including ski boats.

If you own a small pleasure boat, chances are it will stay in

good shape during 2012, because 57% of boats today are

fiberglass, 38% are metal and only 5% made from wood or

other materials.

A desire to help make boating fun and safer along

with an appreciation of good friends is what we are about,

so, lets be sure to welcome Power Squadron membership as

an important ingredient in our 2012 chapter and live it to

the fullest.


“Talking Chairs”

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

SERAT: R/C James Strothers, SN

While it was reported in last month’s

Soundings that members of the SERAT unit reported

for duty at the Calusa Blueway event, it was not

mentioned that on Sunday the 6th as the racers were

finishing there was a MERT (Marine Emergency

Response Taskforce) call for a possible drowning in the

same area. SERAT 1 captained by Jim Strothers and

crewed by Dave Kentner was diverted to the area to

assist in the search along with Sanibel Police, Lee County

Sheriff, FWC, Sanibel Fire and Rescue and the USCG.

SERAT 10 captained by Lauren Coile and crewed by John

Plumb and Bob Allen completed the safety escort and was

on standby to assist in the search. Officials on the scene

determined that everything was fine and canceled the

assignment.

[email protected]

CO-OP Charting: R/C James Strothers, SN

It is that time again for the now annual Co-op

Charting Rallies. The rally packages are being prepared

and will be ready for distribution at the January Dinner

meeting. The rallies must be completed by the end of

February to allow ample time for entering the reports

prior to the March end of the Co-op Chart year. Last

year’s participation in these rallies helped Sanibel-

Captiva earn the First Place award for Co-op Charting in

District 22. If you would like to “pre-register” for a rally

contact Jim Strothers prior to the January meeting to

pick your rally area. Remember the areas are assigned on

a first come basis.

[email protected]

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS: P/C Bob Healey, SN

Two members stepped forward at the November

dinner meeting to train as Vessel Safety Examiners. Join

the fun and opportunity to speak with boaters about our

mission of prepared and safe boating. It’s easy, it’s fun,

it’s public service. 466-4199 or email to

[email protected]

PUBLIC RELATIONS: P/C Bob Allen, JN

Watch for colorful, paid advertisements designed

to attract students to our upcoming ABC-3 classes in the

Island Sun and Islander newspapers.

There are weekly articles concerning safety and

promoting our education program printed in the Island

Sun and Islander every week. Be sure to read them.

Please submit boating related photographs and article

suggestions to Bob for future reports:

[email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

MEMBERSHIP: Lt Anne Kimball, P

Paid members 265

Pending Renewals 24

Two months before renewal date

Now Due 9

One month before renewal date

Past Due 50

Past payment due date

Life Members (50+ yrs) 6

Usually don’t pay any dues

New Members 17

Over the past 6 months

Total 321

Dues are easily renewable

on the web. Go to:

USPS® Membership On-Line

THANK YOU!

for renewing your Membership

[email protected]

PROGRAM CHAIR: Lt Dianne Hay

The Annual Meeting in January will give

members a chance to hear short verbal reports from each

of our Chairs, meet the folks who were awarded 2011

Merit Marks, and view a couple of interesting boating

videos. But the main focus of the evening is to elect our

Slate of Officers for the 2012-2013 Watch Year. See the

Nominations report on page 18 of this newsletter.

Plan now to be at the 20 March 2012 meeting to

listen to author Jim Eastman discuss his favorite topic:

Senior Boaters. Do your homework and check out Jim’s

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Senior-


Boaters-Jim-Eastman-Author/221305507892168. Then,

prepare to listen and bring your questions with you.

Suggestions for a future speaker? Email name,

subject, and contact information to:

[email protected]

CRUISE & RENDEZVOUS: Lt Betty Jennings

Two great C&R’s are planned for January &

February with Cruise Leaders Nick & Jo Googin and Bill

& Linda Gibney at the helm. Join the Googin’s at Bayside

Bistro on Ft. Myers Beach on 11 January and the Gibney’s

at Marker 92 on Cape Coral on 1 February. See pages 10

& 11 for reservation forms. Note the prepayment

deadlines!!

Join Jack & Janice Purse in late February as they

lead a cruise to Sarasota, with a one-night stop in Boca

Grande. Land-cruisers are welcome, but you’ll have to

make your own arrangements for accommodations.

There may be one-night houses available on Boca

Grande. Perhaps several couples can get together and

share the cost. See the cruise details on Pages 12 & 13.

Remember ~ No boat? We’ll get you on one!! We

will leave no member behind!

[email protected]

SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT

WEBMASTER: Lt Sandy Trevor, AP

Check out our website for up-to-date activities

announcements on our on-line calendar, photo albums,

and tide and weather information. Is there something

you’d like to see on the site? Send your suggestions to:

[email protected]

ROSTER CHAIR: Lt Kate Fizer, S

To OPT-OUT of receiving the new hard-copy/

snail mail version of the Soundings, be sure to send me

an email. To keep the mailing lists and membership

roster up to date, please send me any changes to your

local address, phone number, cell phone number and

your “away” address as well. If you provide the

information, we publish the city and state for your away

address in the membership roster so fellow members can

see where you are from and where you go off-season. The

best way to send any updated information is by email to:

[email protected]

SQUADRON VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES

AKA: HELP WANTED:

Volunteers are needed to fill the following vacancies.

Please apply to Cdr Hal Theiss.,N, or to Exec Officer

Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP:

Leadership Development

Property Officer

Assistants to the Education Officers

Additional Vessel Safety Examiners

Additional Certified Instructors

Assistant Soundings Editor

Writers for the Soundings

Event Photographers, “Album” Creators

On-Line Calendar Manager

Inc.

NAVE PLUMBING,

SANIBEL & CAPTIVA’S OLDEST

PLUMBING SERVICE BUSINESS

CELEBRATING 61 YEARS IN THE

SAME LOCATION

SALES & SERVICE

REMODELING SPECIALISTS

472-1101

2244 Periwinkle Way, Suite 13


Mail this completed form, with your prepayment, no later than 7 January, 2012 Your Name(s): _____________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Arriving by Car? Y N Need a Ride? Y N

Bringing your own boat? Y N

Name of Boat: _____________________________________

Length: ________ Beam: ________ Draft: ________

Guests riding with you:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Room for more guests? Y N How Many? 1 2 3 4 5 6

Indicate your Bayside Bistro Entree Choices:

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops _____

Classic Caesar Salad with Chicken _____ with Shrimp _____

Tenderloin Wrap _____

Lovers Key Fish Sandwich _____

Total Meals _____ @ $ 17.50 each = $ ____________

Please mail check, payable to “SCSPS”, to Cruise Leaders:

Nick & Jo Googin

11836 Bayport Lane, Unit 1, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Questions? 239-689-5436

Luncheon Rendezvous on Wednesday 11 January Cruise Leaders Nick & Jo Googin

Boaters Arrival Time 1130

Note: Restaurant does not open until 1200

Attitude Adjustment

Cash Bar Cocktails 1200

Lunch Served 1230ish

$17.50 Per Person

Entrée Choices

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops

Pancetta drizzle, shaved fennel salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Fresh Parmesan, grilled chicken or shrimp

Marinated Beef Tenderloin Wrap

Creole aioli

Lovers Key Grouper Sandwich

Lemon caper remoulade

Iced Tea & Gratuity Included

Coffee, Soda & Desserts Available Separately

BY SEA: L 26’ 26.52.8 N,

LO 81’ 56.27.3 W

On the “backside of Estero Island, Go up San Carlos Rd

Bridge through Matanzas Pass

BY LAND: 4761 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach

Bayfront Bistro is located directly behind Publix

Supermarket, mid-island on Estero Island/Fort Myers

Beach. The restaurant is located within the wonderful full

service marine facility of Snook Bight Yacht Club and

Not intended for

Navigation purposes


Mail this completed form, with your prepayment, no later than 25 January, 2012 Your Name(s): _____________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Arriving by Car? Y N Need a Ride? Y N

Bringing your own boat? Y N

Name of Boat: _____________________________________

Length: ________ Beam: ________ Draft: ________

Guests riding with you:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Room for more guests? Y N How Many? 1 2 3 4 5 6

Marker 92 Luncheon Buffet

Total Meals _____ @ $ 20.50 each = $ ____________

Please mail check, payable to “SCSPS”, to Cruise Leaders:

Bill & Linda Gibney

821 Lindgren Blvd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Questions? 239-579-0111

Luncheon Rendezvous on Wednesday 01 February Cruise Leaders Bill & Linda Gibney

Boaters Arrival Time 1100

Attitude Adjustment at the Nauti Mermaid

Cash Bar Cocktails 1100-1200

Seating for Luncheon 1200

$20.50 Per Person

Luncheon Buffet

Marker 92 Salad

Chicken Marsala

Teriyaki Salmon

Rice

Vegetables

Rolls & Butter

Coffee, Tea,

Iced Tea & Gratuity Included

BY SEA: L 26°32.14’ N

LO 82°00.06’ W

Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral

BY LAND: 5951 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral. Located in

The Resort at Marina Village at Tarpon Point Marina.

Not intended for

Navigation purposes


LEAP�YEAR�CRUISE�

To Boca Grande & Sarasota

28 - 29 February & 1 - 2 March 2012

Tuesday, 28 FebruaryTuesday, 28 FebruaryTuesday, 28 FebruaryTuesday, 28 February

1230-1300 Assemble at Marker 13 off Pine Island

1400-1600 Check-in at Boca Grande Marina (dockage @2.25/ft)

1730-1900 Docktail Party – BYOB, Pot Luck Hors D’Oeuvres,

Cornhole Tournament, Round 1

1900-2100 Group Dinner upstairs at the Eagle Grille, Boca Grande Marina

Dinner off the menu: Separate Checks

Wednesday, 29 FebruaryWednesday, 29 FebruaryWednesday, 29 FebruaryWednesday, 29 February

0830-1000 Gather for Dockside Continental Breakfast

1000-1300 Depart for Marina Jack, Sarasota

1300-1530 En Route – lunch on your own

1500-1600 Check-in at Marina Jack (dockage @ 2.25/ft/night)

1600-1700 Debriefing – Marina Jack, Deep Six Lounge

1730-1900 Docktail Party – BYOB, Pot Luck Hors D’Oeuvres,

Cornhole Tournament, Round 2

1900-2100 Group Dinner at Marina Jack (upstairs with harbor view)

Dinner off the menu: Separate Checks

2100-? Live Music – Marina Jack, Portside Patio

Thursday, 1 March Thursday, 1 March Thursday, 1 March Thursday, 1 March

0830-1000 Gather for Dockside Continental Breakfast

1000-1600 Local Activities – Lunch on your own

Suggestions: Selby Gardens, Ringling Museum, Mote

Aquarium, Shopping at St. Armand’s Circle

1630-1730 Cornhole Tournament, Final Round

1730-1900 Cocktails and Awards – Marina Jack, Portside Patio

1900-? Dinner Groups at Sarasota Restaurants

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant (www.ceviche.com)

Barnacle Bill’s Seafood (www.barnaclebillsseafood.com)

Divino Restaurant (www.divinosarasota.com)

Friday, 2 MarchFriday, 2 MarchFriday, 2 MarchFriday, 2 March

0730-0830 Farewell Dockside Continental Breakfast

0830 Cruise to Home Ports

Land Cruiser’s WelcomeLand Cruiser’s WelcomeLand Cruiser’s WelcomeLand Cruiser’s Welcome

Make your own Hotel Arrangements, but Join In the Fun!

Captains’ Meeting – Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Location TBA

Cruise Leaders Cruise Leaders Cruise Leaders Cruise Leaders – Jack & Janice Purse, 239-233-7380 or 239-233-7110


LEAP�YEAR�CRUISE�

To Boca Grande & Sarasota

28 - 29 February & 1 - 2 March 2012

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Monday, 23 January, 2012

Name(s)

Boat Cruiser Land Cruiser

Email Cell Phone Home Phone

Boat Name Make/Model

Boat Length Boat Beam Boat Draft Amps

Activity & Dinner PreferencesActivity & Dinner PreferencesActivity & Dinner PreferencesActivity & Dinner Preferences

Local Activities on 1 March in Sarasota

Selby Gardens ____

Mote Aquarium ____

Ringling Museum ____

Shopping @ St Armands ____

Dinner Group on 1 March in Sarasota

Tapas – Ceviche ____

Seafood – Barnacle Bills ____

Italian – Divino ____

Make Check Payable to “SCSPS” For Boaters, $60.00; For Land Cruisers $40.00

Mail to: Jack Purse, 4616 Flagship Dr. #102, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Monday, 23 January, 2012


Welcome to our New Members

Membership Chair Lt Anne Kimball, P, had a very busy fall season, helping the following people become new

United States Power Squadron® members with our Squadron. Be sure to welcome them at the January C&R and/

or the 17 January Annual Dinner Meeting. Also, please add their contact information to your 2011 Roster (the 2012 roster will be available in September 2012).

Judy and John Pryor are still listed as “new”

but they have already become fully active members,

both of them serving at the Charter party. Judy made

some of those delicious hors d’oeuvres that we all

enjoyed. Thank you! They are residents of Sanibel and

active in many local activities as well as being members

of our Squadron.

438 Surf Sound Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957 395-0314

[email protected], [email protected]

Fred and Mary Bondurant joined the

squadron just as we were all headed north for the

summer. Realtors on the island, they joined in the fun

of the Charter Holiday Party in December.

9125 Mockingbird Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 472-2616

[email protected]

[email protected]

This fall the Burns family, Joe and Joan,

and their son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Tiffany all

decided to join the squadron. They all reside on

Sanibel Island and are joint owners of a 32’ power boat,

appropriately named, “Sun Burns.” Some of you met

Joan and Tiffany at the Charter Party. They came

together for a “girl’s night out,” while Jeff was out of

town and Joe stayed home to baby-sit!!!

959 Periwinkle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 472-0078

Joe: [email protected]

Jeff: [email protected]

Paul and Dotty Mount, also residents of

Sanibel, are owners of a 19’ powerboat, “SeaMount”~

another memorable name! Soon after becoming

members they attended Steve Abbott’s seminar on

Charting. Good way to get started! Dotty has indicated

that she is interested in getting involved in a variety of

ways so we will be taking her up on that offer.

1971 Roseate Lane, Sanibel, FL 33957 472-1821

[email protected]

John and Lucy Nordahl, divide their time

between Sanibel and Maine, where they keep their 17’

outboard, “Argo.” We hope that they soon discover that

boating down here is more fun…particularly in the

winter months. John was riding his bicycle past the

Community House in November, observed the notice of

our meeting on the sign, and decided to stop in to visit.

He left promising to renew and transfer his Power

Squadron membership to our group.

Congratulations to the eight people who

recently completed the ABC-3 course and have elected

to become Trial Members for the next six months.

Hopefully, after spending the winter months getting to

know our group, they will be hooked and join us as

full-time active members. They are:

Andrew Jacob, 1417 Sandpiper Circle,

[email protected]

James and Donna Kraft, 36’ power boat “Mirage”

1341 Middle Gulf Drive,


Steven and Susan Metts, 438 Lake Myres Circle

[email protected]

[email protected]

Stuart and Audrey Minsky, 26’ inboard/outboard,

“Cinnamon Girl”, 1352 Eagle Run Drive


Evelyn Rose Silverman, 4171 Dingman Drive

[email protected]

Welcome All!


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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2011-2012

BRIDGE OFFICERS

Commander Cdr Harold Theiss, N

[email protected] 239-395-1737

Executive Officer Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP


Educational Officer P/C Ralph Sloan, AP


Admin Officer Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP


Secretary Lt/C David Ross, P


Treasurer Lt/C Yvonne Neal, P


MEMBERS-AT-LARGE 2010-2011

P/C Carol Allen, AP [email protected] 612-210-1525

Lt Chap Vail, AP [email protected] 239-395-3479

Walter Knutzen, S [email protected] 239-395-1079

Marti Squitieri, AP [email protected] 239-395-9039

ASSISTANT OFFICERS 2010-2011

Assist. ED Officer P/C Steve Abbott, N


Assist Admin Officer 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP


Assist. Secretary 1/Lt Georgia Plumb


Assist. Treasurer P/Lt/C Thomas Fitzgerald, JN


Please Note: This is a listing of our CURRENT Officers.

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING

The Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron Annual Meeting

will be held on Tuesday, 17 January, 2012, at the Sanibel

Community House, Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL. The

2012/2013 Watch Year election will be conducted at that

time.

The Nominating Committee sets forth the following active

members as candidates for election to the position listed:

Bridge Officers:

Commander: Lt/ C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP

Executive Officer: Lt Chap Vail, AP

Education officer: Jack Purse, AP

Administrative Officer: 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP

Secretary: Lt/C David Ross, P

Treasurer: Lt Ellen Trevor

Assistant Bridge Officers:

Assistant Education Officer: P/C Steve Abbott, N

Assistant Secretary: 1/Lt Georgia Plumb

Assistant Treasurer: John Fridlington

Executive Committee Members at Large:

Cdr Hal Theiss, N 1 year

Roger Heider, P 1 year

Tom Niswonger, S 1 year

Nick Googin 1 year

Rules Committee:

P/Lt/C Don Rice, AP, Chairman 1 year

Marge Lieblein, S 2 years

P/Lt/C Fay Carney, P 3 years

Audit Committee:

George Campean, Chairman 1 year

P/Lt/C David Kentner, P 2 years

P/C Robert Healey, SN 3 years

Nominating Committee:

P/C Steve Abbott, N, Chairman 1 year

P/C Carol Allen, AP 2 years

Cdr Hal Theiss, N 3 years

Jane Withers 1 year

Bonnie Fitzgerald 1 year

This 2012 Slate of Officers and Committee Chairs is respectfully submitted to you by

P/C Bill Hay, JN, Chairman, Nominating Committee

and by Lt/C David J. Ross, P, Secretary

6 December, 2011


Memorandum To: Commander Hal Theiss and the EXCOM Committee

From: Budget Committee: Ken Nirenberg and Mike Neal

Date: 11/17/2011

Re: 2012 Budget Committee Report

After reviewing current financial data through 9/30/11 and

history, the Budget Committee has made the following comments: The

Squadron should finish the year with a surplus. Education income is

ahead of last year while expenses were reduced. The Bar has returned

to its normal margin. New Budgets items were added:

Commander's Budget … 1,000

Safety Income .…………. 200

Safety Expense ...………. 500

Sanibel School Class ….. 350

Vessel Safety Check……. 200

COW expense increase.. 500

The Administrative budget is broken out by department.

The 2012 budget proposed by the Budget Committee resulted

in a $422.00 surplus. The EXCOM amended the proposed budget to

convert the Soundings to a mailed paper newsletter as a trial to

increase membership participation in dinner meetings and C&Rs. This

increased the cost to $5,000.00 resulting in a negative budget.

Recommendations:

C&R and Dinner meeting revenue has been declining since

2006. This loss of revenue will eventually have a major impact on

Squadron. This loss may be due to a loss of membership and/or

membership involvement. The Budget Committee recommends that the

EXCOM discuss these issues, gather facts and determine various possible

solutions.

Soundings revenue budget request of $1,500 is down

significantly from the past four-year average of $3,878. Revenue in 2006

when the soundings was a paper version was $13,825. This is a proven

source of squadron revenue. The Budget Committee recommends that

the EXCOM discuss this issue, and determine what has caused this

change and various possible solutions.

Add a new account titled “Unbudgeted Expenses”. All decisions

of the EXCOM for expenses outside of the annual budget should be

coded here. The Secretary should keep a running report for the year of

those decisions to reconcile the account.

In 2010, Holiday Party expenses were increased by $1,500 over

revenue to increase attendance. 2010 revenue was $2,504, down from

2009 revenue of $3,100. If attendance does not increase this year, it is

recommended that the EXCOM reduce the Holiday Party 2012 budget to

a break-even or determine a different way to use the money.

Proposed Budget for 2012


Braised Beef Short Rib

with Burgundy reduction

and potato gratin and roasted

fall vegetables

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 St. Charles Yacht Club

15900 Saint Charles Harbour Blvd, Fort Myers, FL (239) 466-2007

1800 - Cocktail Reception in the Harbour House

Cash Bar with hors d’oeuvres

1845 - Move to Main Dining Room for Welcome, Introductions, and Dinner

2000 - Change of Watch Program commences

Hors d’OeuvresHors d’OeuvresHors d’OeuvresHors d’Oeuvres Caramelized Newske bacon with tomato basil concasse Endive with Manchego cheese and prosciutto di Parma

Salad CourseSalad CourseSalad CourseSalad Course Warm Rolls with Butter

Organic artisan greens, humble fog bleu cheese, crunchy vanilla oats with rice wine vinaigrette Entrée ChoicesEntrée ChoicesEntrée ChoicesEntrée Choices

DessertDessertDessertDessert Assorted mini pastry to include

éclairs, crème puffs, mini baba, macaroons, etc. Fresh Brewed Iced Tea and Coffee

Seating is Limited; Paid-In-Advance Reservations Required by 15 February, 2012

Dress: Uniform A with Bow Tie; Semi-formal Dress or Suit

Host: P/C Carol Allen, AP: (612) 210-1525 or email [email protected]

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Grilled Red Snapper

over leek fondue with

vanilla Barolo sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast

stuffed with goat cheese and

spinach, served with potato

Mail reservation form with check payable to the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

to: P/C Carol Allen, AP, 16401 Kelly Woods # 142, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Please RSVP by 15 February 2012

37th Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron Change of Watch

Name(s), Rank and Grade (Please PRINT): Please Indicate Entrée Choice:

_____________________________________________ Beef Snapper Chicken

_____________________________________________ Beef Snapper Chicken

Phone/Email:

___________________________________________________ # ______ @ $38.00 each = $________

Squadron: ________________________________________________


Day One: Day One: Day One: Day One:

Monday, 23 April

0730 Board Ferry at Ft. Myers Beach Dock

Arrive Key West approx. 1200

Lunch and Exploration on your own

Take the Conch Train for a guided tour!

Check into Accommodations

Group Docktails and Dinner to be arranged.

Day Two: Day Two: Day Two: Day Two:

Tuesday, 24 April, Dry Tortugas Day Trip

Includes: Round trip boat, breakfast, lunch,

Fort Jefferson admission, snorkeling equipment

1830 Group Keg Party to be arranged.

Group Dinner to be arranged.

Order from Menu, Separate Checks

Day Three: Day Three: Day Three: Day Three:

Wednesday, 25 April

Activities such as Hemingway House, Truman’s

Little White House, Mel Fisher Maritime

Museum, Key West Shipwreck Museum, etc.

1500 — Get Ferry Boarding Pass

1530 Oyster Bar late lunch/early dinner

1700 Board Ferry for return trip

Arrive Ft. Myers Beach Terminal approx 2130

Cruise Fee Cruise Fee Cruise Fee Cruise Fee ----= = = = to cover Keg Party, snacks, misc. expenses: $25 per person

For more information contact Cruise Leaders For more information contact Cruise Leaders For more information contact Cruise Leaders For more information contact Cruise Leaders

Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP, 822-7904, [email protected]

1/Lt Vicki Ross, AP, 789-7338, [email protected]

� If you’d like to extend your Key West visit by a few days, you may book a different return date.

� Transportation: Taxis, Electric Carts, Bicycles, and Bicycle “cabs” are all easily available for reasonable

prices. The Pier House is an approx. 15 min walk from Ferry Dock. It is located at the foot of Duval St. and

near Mallory Square. There is plenty of liquid refreshment available in any direction...

� Luggage Storage: Storage facility close to Ferry Dock. Minimal charge.

Key West FerryKey West FerryKey West FerryKey West Ferry: Round trip tickets $110 per person To receive group discount, tickets must be booked through Cruise

Leaders. Please Reserve & Remit Payment ASAP. Make Check Payable to: Victoria Ross, 1101 Schooner Pl, Sanibel 33957

Ferry Reservation/Tickets are non-refundable, but can be used anytime within a year.

The Pier House Resort:The Pier House Resort:The Pier House Resort:The Pier House Resort: $ 229 plus tax per night Reserve ASAP directly: 855-228-8258, 800-723-2791

Mention you are with San-Cap Power Squadron to get Group Rate. Limited Rooms Available, Call ASAP

http://www.pierhouse.com/About_PierHouse/index.asp

Note: There are many hotel choices in Key West. Cruisers are welcome to make other arrangements.

Caveat: You get what you pay for in Key West….

Dry Tortugas DayDry Tortugas DayDry Tortugas DayDry Tortugas Day----Trip via the Yankee Freedom II:Trip via the Yankee Freedom II:Trip via the Yankee Freedom II:Trip via the Yankee Freedom II: $155 (age 65+), $165 (age <65) per person

Reserve and pay directly with Boat Operator by 15 March 2012:

1-800-634-0939

Reservations may be cancelled for full refund up to 24 hours prior. http://www.yankeefreedom.com/key-west-reservations.htm

Cruise Briefing on 20 March, 1700

Sanibel Community House

Additional Details to be presented.

Cruise to Key West by FerryCruise to Key West by FerryCruise to Key West by FerryCruise to Key West by Ferry

Embark:Embark:Embark:Embark: Monday, 23 April at 0730— casts off at 0830

Return Trip: Return Trip: Return Trip: Return Trip: Wednesday, 25 April or a day or two later.

Boarding begins at 1700. Disembark Ft. Myers Beach Terminal at approx. 2130


Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

P. O. Box 136

Sanibel, FL 33957

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