February 2020 “The Skipper” February 202… · The Skipper, published monthly, is the official...
27
1 America’s Boating club of Northeast Florida United States Power Squadrons ® February 2020 “The Skipper” INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Change of Watch Reservaons District 23 Conference and Change of Watch Reservaons Nominang Commiee Report Proposed 2020-2021 Squadron Calendar Photo by Chandler Burroughs Photo by Chandler Burroughs
Transcript of February 2020 “The Skipper” February 202… · The Skipper, published monthly, is the official...
1
America’s Boating club
of Northeast Florida
United States Power Squadrons ®
February 2020
“The Skipper”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Change of Watch Reservations
District 23 Conference and Change of Watch Reservations
Nominating Committee Report
Proposed 2020-2021 Squadron Calendar
Photo by Chandler Burroughs Photo by Chandler Burroughs
2
Members at Large
Name Grade Phone Email Address
P/C Ronald Poland SN 904-885-0638 [email protected]
P/C Cal Ray SN 904-771-5934 [email protected]
P/D/C Mark Adams SN 904-731-4609 [email protected]
P/C Pete Foster SN 904-797-6707 [email protected]
P/D/C Jim Suber AP 904-509-0588 [email protected]
Lt. Linda Newton AP 904-619-2917 [email protected]
The Skipper, published
monthly, is the official
publication of the Jacksonville
Sail and Power Squadron. It
is mailed to members, district
and national officers and our
supporters. Opinions are
those expressed by the writer
and do not necessarily reflect
the policy of nor imply
agreement with The Skipper
Staff, Jacksonville Sail and
Power Squadron, D/23 or
USPS®. At the discretion of
The Skipper Staff, articles
submitted may be printed in
all, or in part or may be
rewritten. Advertisements
appearing in The Skipper are
supplied by our supporters
and no endorsement is
expressed or implied. The
address of The Skipper :
176 E New England Drive
Elkton, Florida 32033
Chaplain Name Grade Phone Email Address
P/C John E. Hugus, III P 904-744-7416 [email protected]
Skipper Staff
Name Grade Phone Email Address
Editor/Publisher
D/Lt/C Jannette Spencer JN 904-679-3990 [email protected]
Assistant Editors
P/D/C James Spencer SN 904-679-3990 [email protected]
Lt. Linda Newton AP 904-619-2917 [email protected]
Photographers P/D/Lt/C Edward H. Newton SN 904-619-2917 [email protected] Lt. Linda Newton AP 904-619-2917 [email protected]
Bridge Position Name Grade Phone Email Address
Commander Jon Vanatta AP 904-269-4312 [email protected]
Executive Officer Gary Callahan JN 904-629-8310 [email protected]
Education Officer
Assistant SEO
Tom Anderson
Ken Scherz
SN
SN
904-704-2746
904-448-1920
Admin Officer
Secretary
Donald Zeiser
Robert DeComo
S
AP
904-886-2121
317-847-0584
Assistant Sec. Jannette Spencer JN 904-679-3990 [email protected]
Treasurer Jeanette Poland N 850-723-9001 [email protected]
Bridge Officers Inside this issue:
Volume 2020 Issue 2
Commander’s
Message 3
Bridge Officers
Articles 4-9
Birthdays, Merit
Marks 10
JSPS Activities
Meeting Flyers,
Announcements 11-17
District 23
Conference,
Annual Mtg. 18-20
Calendar, Sponsors
Special Articles 20-26
3
Cmdr. Jim Suber, AP
Here we are in 2020 already. Sounds so
futuristic. The year has changed but the
weather has not. We were able to attend the
75th
Gator Bowl January2nd (which was a night
game) in t-shirts and shorts. Also went to Nights
of Lights in St Augustine, but wore long pants to
that one. The District 23 held its spring council
meeting in Daytona on January 11th
that was
well represented by Jacksonville.
We are having our JSPS Planning Committee
Meeting on January 18th
for 2020. Please give
your ideas to any board member for discussion. The USPS National Meeting is being held in our
backyard at the Marriott Sawgrass February 9-16th
. Our annual Change of Watch will be held on
February 8th
not the 15 as previously published. We hope you will join us!
Not only is December in the rearview mirror, but the entire 10’s are behind us. Even the simple
event of going from the 10s to the 20s has spawned controversy. We’ve got a disagreement over
when the 20s decade begins. Is it 2020 or 2021? Historians claim that the decade begins with the
year zero or for this decade that would be 2020, but there are also some who argue that you can’t
have a zero and you have a decade with years 1 through 10. This point of view says that 2021 will
be the first year of the new decade. Another group says that a decade is any grouping of ten years
no matter what year is chosen as the start point. Just something to think about!
COMMANDER CDR JON M. VANATTA, S
4
Wow, what a year, with many favorite events and some new ideas. We had our first long distance cruise with a five day trip to Sanford that will be repeated this year. Twenty new members joined us and the demand for the Piloting class was so high that we needed two classes on different nights, forty one members volunteered hundreds of hours and were awarded Merit Marks!
There are many new ideas that have been suggested for the New Year and will be discussed during the planning session. One idea we heard and tried was to mix the venue and menu with sit down service. The first meeting at the Mediterannia Restaurant was an overwhelming success. Over 40 members attended and one new member joined. What a nice way to start the year! Keep communicating your ideas.
Don’t forget Change of Watch is on February 8th. Club Continental is a great venue with an outstanding river view and excellent food. The reservation flyer is included in this newsletter.
Gary Callahan
Executive Officer
EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT LT/C GARY CALLAHAN, JN
1. What is Cap'n Crunch's rank?
Captain Lieutenant Admiral Commander
2. How many days each year have no professional baseball, basketball, hockey or football games?
2 6 0 17
(Answers on the second page of the calendar in the back of this issue.)
5
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT LT/C DONALD ZEISER, S
The holidays are over and we are back to work - planning for the new year, setting goals, and making resolutions to improve and enjoy life on the water more. One of our goals this year is to think outside the box and change up some of the same old things and have more fun. We will have more on-the-water events and training that will improve and expand your boating experiences. Send me your ideas. Our first meeting will be February 8th to install new Officers in the annual Change of Watch. Come join us and bring your ideas for the coming year.
People ordered homes out of catalogs!
Starting in 1908, Sears Roebuck started selling the
supplies for entire houses in their popular catalog.
The retailer marketed several hundred different
designs until the end of the program in 1940. Many
of these iconic kit homes still appear across the
country today.
From: www.goodhousekeeping.com
100 Years
Ago!
6
EDUCATION LT/C TOM ANDERSON, SN-CN
Greetings from the Educational Department:
We have had to change the schedule for our ABC3
Classes due to some scheduling conflicts. They will still
follow the two local Boat Shows. The dates are:
February 1 or 22, April 11 or April 25. If you would like a
flyer to pass around let me know.
AGAIN: If you know of any one or a group that
would like to take the class please let me know.
Reminder: anyone born after 1 January 1988 needs to
have an approved course per Florida Law. Please feel
free to pass on my contact information to anyone interested in the course.
We have scheduled the Boat Handling Course starting 28 January. The class will run 7-8 weeks on
Tuesday evening starting at 1830. This is the old Seamanship class. Second Quarter Advanced Marine
Navigation will be scheduled. We have a number of students interested.
Our Navigation (Piloting) class is complete. Congratulations: Paul Kirkland, David Williams, Laura
Backus, Jason Bott, Bill Berg, Jeff Branecki, Jason Lee and Bob Balzano.
If you know or run across any new boat owners remind them of our Jump Start Program. It is
“FREE”!!! Feel free to give them my contact information.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your 2019 Educational Officer. Thanks to everyone for
their support not only to me but the entire Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron. I would like to add a
special thanks to Ken Scherz, our Assistant Education Officer. Ken is the best of the best; my job would be
very tough without Ken’s hard work and dedication. “THANKS Ken”
Join in on a class, We will it make FUN!!!!
Live Your Dreams
Tom Anderson
District 23 and JSPS Educational Officer
7
Safe Boating is a Choice
Gain Boating Confidence
Learn or refresh your knowledge from Certified NASBLA Instructors of the
Jacksonville Sail & Power Squadron.
America’s Boating Course
Saturday Feb. 1 or Feb. 22 ABC3-One day class 8am to 5pm.
Lambs Yacht Center (second floor) 3376 Lake Shore Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Topics covered include: boat & PWC handling, docking, anchoring, trailer ing, knots,
navigation aids & rules, VHF radio, adverse conditions and emergencies.
The $40 course ($10 for each additional family member) fee includes a 244 page illustrated
book, CD, & proctored exam. Per Florida Law anyone born after 1 January 1988 must
have an approved Safe Boating Course. This course is approved by Florida. After
passing the course you will receive your State of Florida Certification Card.
Information contact:
P/D/C Dick Leatherman, SN-CN D/Lt/C Tom Anderson, SN-CN
Chairman ABC3 Course Squadron Educational Officer
[email protected] [email protected]
904-461-5225 904-704-2746
8
Safe Boating is a Choice
Gain Boating Confidence
Learn or refresh your knowledge from Certified NASBLA Instructors of the
Jacksonville Sail & Power Squadron.
America’s Boating Course
Saturday April 11 or April 25 ABC3-One day class 8am to 5pm.
Lambs Yacht Center (second floor) 3376 Lake Shore Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Topics covered include: boat & PWC handling, docking, anchoring, trailer ing, knots,
navigation aids & rules, VHF radio, adverse conditions and emergencies.
The $40 course ($10 for each additional family member) fee includes a 244 page illustrated
book, CD, & proctored exam. Per Florida Law anyone born after 1 January 1988 must
have an approved Safe Boating Course. This course is approved by Florida. After
passing the course you will receive your State of Florida Certification Card.
Information contact:
P/D/C Dick Leatherman, SN-CN D/Lt/C Tom Anderson, SN-CN
Chairman ABC3 Course Squadron Educational Officer
[email protected] [email protected]
904-461-5225 904-704-2746
9
Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron
of Northeast Florida
BOAT HANDLING
Starting 28 January, 2020---Tuesday Nights @ 0630pm 7 to 8 weeks
Lambs Yacht Center 3376 Lakeshore Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210
The Boat Handling course is the next step after completing America’s Boating Course, 3rd Edition (ABC3), taking the knowledge and skills learned there and expanding and extending them with this newly updated edition. Or make Boat Handling the first step into building boating confidence and competence for safe and fun on-the-water adventures. Boat Handling presents material applicable to both power and sail, covering such topics as the skipper’s responsibilities, preparing the boat for use, handling and maneuvering a vessel under various conditions in close quarters and on the open water, rules of the road, anchoring, emergencies, and marlinespike/basic knots. The Appendices cover boating into the waters of Canada and Mexico, the effects of weather on the boater’s health, and general information on obtaining a US Coast Guard captain’s license. The course will be scheduled over 7 to 8 two-hour class sessions, one session for each chapter and one session for the proctored test. The Student Manual Kit is in E-Book format and Rules of the Road will be included. Course instructional materials include a Microsoft PowerPoint® with embedded animations and audios.
Please Reserve your Seat by 23 January, 2020 we are limited to the first 12 requesting a seat.
Members $65 Non-Members $85 (Military, First Responders and Lambs Boaters receive Members Price)
Contact Info: D/Lt/C Tom Anderson, SN-CN Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron Squadron Educational Officer-SEO [email protected]
904-704-2746 Cell/Text
Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends℠
10
Charles Himmelheber 9
Margaret Kirkland 9
Kathy Suber 11
Ronald Poland 17
Maureen Harper 21
Vicky Anderson 26
HAPPY FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAY!
11
12
It’s Boat Show Time!
The Jacksonville Marine Association annual boat show will be January 24th, 25th and 26th at the Prime Osbourn Convention Center. We will have booths B10 and B11 again this year. The show will run the following times:
Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 7 pm
Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Volunteers are needed for all times. If you can give the Squadron an hour or two to staff the
Jacksonville booth, please contact P/C Cal Ray at [email protected] (preferred)
or at 904-771-5934; 904-894-1901 (cell).
13
New Logo Available! A new logo has been developed to represent Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron’s “doing business
as” name of America’s Boating Club of Northeast Florida. If you would like to order hats, shirts,
jackets, sweaters, etc. with the new logo, you can order them at:
APS Promotional Solutions
https://www.apstitch.com
7121 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Contact: Clint Keiwiet [email protected] 904-721-4977
14
Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron
General Meeting – Mediterrania Restaurant January 10, 2020
Members gathered at the Mediterrania Restaurant on Baymeadows Road for the January General Meeting.
Commander Jon Vanatta welcomed the 42 members and two guests and then called the General Meeting
to order at 6:30 PM. The Commander then called upon JSP Chaplain and P/C John Hugus to deliver the
blessing.
Following the blessing the Commander and other members made the following announcements: the JSPS
Annual Planning Meeting will be held at the Commander’s residence on January 18th and all members are
invited to submit ideas for events and activities during the next fiscal year; Gary Callahan and Jim Spencer
were recognized for their work in crediting merit marks to 41 members for their contributions to the JSPS
this last year; Cal Ray will be distributing a sign-up sheet for volunteers to support the JSPS booth at the
upcoming Jacksonville Boat Show; Nominations Committee Chair Jim Suber presented the slate of
nominations for Bridge Officers and Committee Members to be voted on at the upcoming Change of Watch
on February 8th; the USPS National Meeting will be held at the Marriott Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra February 9
-16 which is open to all members; additional Examiners are needed to meet the JSPS goals for Vessel Safety
Checks this next year; and the next Executive Committee Meeting will be held at Lamb’s Yacht Center on
January 30th.
At the conclusion of the announcements, the members enjoyed the dinner ordered from the restaurant’s
menu.
At the conclusion of the dinner, the Treasurer announced that the 50/50 raffle generated $125.
The Commander adjourned the General Meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Lt/C Robert DeComo, AP
Secretary
15
Announcement of the 2020 Nominating Slate of Officers for America’s Boating Club of Northeast Florida.
Bridge
Commander- Jon Vanatta, S
Executive Officer - Gary Callahan, N Administrative Officer - Jason Bott, P
Assistant Administrative Officer - Paul Kirkland, P Education Officer - Tom Anderson, SN-CN
Assistant Education Officer - Ken Scherz, SN Secretary -Robert DeComo, AP
Assistant Secretary - Jannette Spencer, JN Treasurer - Jeanette Poland, N
Assistant Treasurer - Jason Matthew Gibson
Executive Committee Member at Large: Ron Poland, SN - Past Commander
Linda Newton, AP Mark Adams, SN Peter Foster, S
Patricia J. Dollar Cal Ray, SN
Audit Committee
Member 1 year - Mary E. Flynn SN Member 2 year - Mark D. Adams SN
Member 3 year - Jack Harper, AP
Nominating Committee Member 1 year - Jim Suber, AP-CN
Member 2 year - Elmo Bailey, AP Member 3 year - Ronald Poland, SN
Rules Committee Member 1 year - James W. Spencer Jr. (Jim) SN
Member 2 year - Jim Suber, AP-CN Member 3 year –William C. Berg, P
16
Membership Dinner at Mediterrania Restaurant January 10, 2020
17
18
19
20
America’s Boating Club Annual Meeting
February 11 - 15, 2020
Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra
Annual Meeting information is now available at:
www.usps.org
The agenda for each day, hotel and activity reservations are now available on the National website. Seminars are available for all members attending. Check the daily agenda for times and locations. The Annual Meeting is held on Saturday,
February 15th.
This meeting is “right in our backyard” - consider attending!
21
Quotes of the Month:
“There are more sharks on the land than in the sea.”
– Neil Wheatley
“A tourist remains an outsider throughout his visit; but a sailor is
part of the local scene from the moment he arrives.”
– Anne Davison
From: themusterstation,com
Watch your e-mail for details
and reservation information.
Please watch your email for event updates and announcements. Also, please mark
your calendar and plan to join us for all of the events scheduled for the coming
year. Your participation will help to make each event a success.
22
FROM THE EDITOR P/C JANNETTE SPENCER, JN
As the Editor of this newsletter, I welcome your input on
articles included in the newsletter or suggestions for
materials that you would like to see included in future issues.
This newsletter is one of the primary tools used by the
squadron to communicate with its members. Please review
the articles and meeting flyers included and join us for
classes and events announced.
Each of us can play an important role in the success of our
squadron. Please feel free to contact me at:
I hope to see you at future squadron, district and national
events.
Jan Spencer
If you would like to Advertise in our Newsletter
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN
THE SKIPPER, MAIL YOUR CAMERA READY
ARTWORK OR BUSINESS CARD ALONG WITH
YOUR CHECK MADE OUT TO JSPS TO:
Jacksonville Sail & Power Squadron
c/o Jeanette Poland, Treasurer
1939 Woodlake Dr.
Fleming Island, FL 32003
AD PRICES
Business Card $40 *
1/8 Page $50 *
1/4 Page $90*
1/2 Page $170*
Full Page $330*
* Ad prices are for 1 Year!!!
23
P r o p o s e d 2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 S c h e d u l e January 10 Membership Dinner Meeting Mediterrania Restaurant
18 Annual Planning Meeting Vanatta Residence
24-26 Jacksonville Boat Show Prime Osborn Convention Center
30 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
February 1 ABC 3 Class Lambs Training Room
8 Change of Watch Club Continental
10-15 USPS Annual Meeting Sawgrass Marriot Resort, Ponte Vedra
22 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Room
27 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
March 5 Membership Dinner Meeting Rudder Club—Chili Cook-Off
20-22 District 23 Spring Conference Holiday Inn Resort, Daytona Beach
26 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
28 Joint Cruise with Daytona Squadron Conch House, St. Augustine
April 2 Membership Dinner Meeting Rudder Club—Hobo Dinner
3-5 Jacksonville In-the-Water Boat Show Jacksonville
5 Blessing of the Fleet Metro Park Marina
9 Cruise Planning Class for 2021 Cruise
To Be Determined
18 District 23 Spring Picnic Bing’s Landing, Palm Coast
25 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Room
25 Vessel Safety Check Day Osprey Bluff Neighborhood
30 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
May 2 Mug Race –Safety Boats St. John’s River
2 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Center
16 National Safe Boating Week Kickoff To Be Determined
16-23 National Safe Boating Week
28 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Center
30 Fish Fry Cruise Metro Park Marina
June 4 Membership Dinner Meeting To Be Determined
5 Boater’s Skip Day Bayard Point
25 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
26-28 Southern Cruise Part 1 St John’s River
19-7/1 Southern Cruise Part 1 St. John’s River
July 3-6 General Meeting (4th) & Cruise Metro Park Marina
TBD Kingfish Bag Stuffing Jim King Park and Ramp
8 Kingfish Media & Down on the Docks
Jim King Park and Ramp
11 Redfish Tournament Jim King Park and Ramp
24
Month Date Event Location
July cont. 14 Kingfish Junior Angler Day Jim Kimg Park and Ramp
16-18 Kingfish Tournament Jim King Park and Ramp
18 Kingfish Tournament Awards Jim King Park and Ramp
30 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
August 6 Membership Dinner Meeting Rudder Club
TBD Kayaking in the Springs TBD
27 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
September 3 Membership Dinner Meeting TBD
TBD Cruise to Cumberland or Jekyll Island
24 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Center
October 1 General Membership Meeting TBD
10 Dinner Cruise Amazing Grace
TBD District 23 Fall Conference TBD
24 Erv Dunn Pig Roast and Cruise to Amelia Island
Amelia Island
29 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
November 7 Al Richardson Turkey Fry Metro Park
19 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
28 Lighted Boat Parade Metro Park Marina
December 12 Christmas Party TBD
31 Fireworks & New Year’s Eve Party Metro Park Marina
January 2021
1 Breakfast on the Docks Metro Park Marina
7 Membership Dinner Meeting TBD
28 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
February 20 Change of Watch Club Continental, Orange Park
1. Apparently, Cap'n Crunch has been exaggerating his Navy service for decades. He wears just three stripes on his uniform cuffs, which makes him a commander, not a captain.
2. The day before and the day after the MLB All-Star Break are the only two days all year that don't fea-ture a professional sports game
(From usefultrivia.com)
25
JSPS SHIPS STORE
BURGEES ……………………….. $30.00
REPLACEMENT NAME TAGS
Pin back.….……………………….. $8.00
Standard magnetic back………….. $9.50
Power Magnet…………………….. $11.00
(New Members receive their first
name tag free.)
New Auto Window Decals
Small 5inch……………………$5.00
Large 8inch……………...……..$8.00
CONTACT: Linda Newton at the next meeting, phone her at 904-619-2917 or
email her at [email protected]
26
Located At Doctors Lake Mari-na 3108 HWY 17 Fleming Island, FL 32003
Toll Free: (888) 709-2293
4415 Roosevelt Blvd
Jacksonville, FL32210
Call: 904-388-7510
Boathouse Discount Marine
5615 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville FL 32244 Phone: 904.778.7775 Fax: 904.778.9720
Toll Free Phone: 888.624.1544
Map & Directions | Contact Us
27
Jon Vanatta
Diane Adams
Mark Adams
Bud and Linda Newton
Ron and Jeanette Poland
Jim and Jan Spencer
Peter and Jennifer Foster
John and Pat Hugus
Lee and Gail Poland
The Skipper Sponsors
Become a Skipper Sponsor or Renew Your Skipper Sponsorship;
Send your $10 check for 2019 to the Jacksonville Sail & Power
Squadron c/o Jeanette Poland, Treasurer,
1939 Woodlake Dr., Fleming Island, FL 32003
