The Official Magazine of Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron a unit of United States Power Squadrons

May 2014 Issue of

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ExECUtIvE COMMIttEEMembers at Large: Lt Jim Peters P/C Lonnie Butler, AP D/Lt Laurie Stevens, AP P/C Don Williams, AP

AUDItING COMMIttEEP/C/C Frank A. Dvorak, SN 1 yearLt Frank N. Young, Jr. 1 year

MEMBERSHIP COMMIttEEMembership Chair P/C Dianne Greene, JNMembership Involvement Chair

Lt/C Barbara Erickson, JNNOMINAtING COMMIttEE

P/C Dennis Dorratcague, SN 1 yearP/C Vern Redecker, JN 2 yearsP/C Dianne Greene, JN 3 years

RULES COMMIttEELt Bill Chin, AP 1 yearP/C Sally Stuart, SN 2 yearsP/R/C L.D.Brown, SN 3 years

BELLEvUE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON BRIDGEUNItED StAtES SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON - DIStRICt 16

Commander Cdr Paul Austin, P 425-531-1907Executive Officer Admin Officer Educational Officer Lt/C Robert Cooper, P 206-612-6163Treasurer Lt/C Pat Naselow, AP 425-881-7611Secretary Lt/C Barbara Erickson, JN 425-746-1094BSPS: www.BellevuePowerSquadron.org D/16: www.usps.org/localusps/d16

COMMANDER’S AIDESChaplain Lt Mary AustinFlag Lieutenant Lt Jim PetersSunshine D/Lt Ruby Ann Mahnken, PMBYC Liaison Paul Haack, PNorvan Liaison P/R/C Gaston Decock, SNMerit Mark Lt Jan BrintnallOperations Training P/R/C L.D. Brown, SN

ExECUtIvE DEPARtMENtExecutive Officer position openSafety Officer Lt/C Paul Austin, PCoop Charting P/C Vernon Redecker, JNLiaison Office P/R/C Gaston Decock, SNVSC Chair P/C Dennis Dorratcague, SN

ADMINIStRAtIvE DEPARtMENtAdmin Officer position openAuction Chair position open Boating Activities Lt Leslie Veres, P Lt Jim Veres, APDinner Reservations P/C Dianne Greene, JNPrograms P/R/C Trudy Brown, APPublications Chair position open Advertising Mgr. Lt Duncan Milloy, SN Bellviews Editor D/Lt Laurie Stevens, AP Webmaster P/C Vernon Redecker, JNWho’s Who Editor P/C Lonnie Butler, APSqdn Photographers Lt Willa Conrad, P D/Lt Steve Erickson, JN

tREASURER DEPARtMENtTreasurer Lt/C Pat Naselow, APBudget Chair Lt/C Pat Naselow, APProperty Officer position openShip’s Store Lt Diane Heinrich

SECREtARY DEPARtMENtSecretary Lt/C Barbara Erickson, JNDatabase Lt Brad Waters, SN Lt Fran WatersHistorian position open

EDUCAtIONAL DEPARtMENtSEO Lt/C Robert Cooper, P Assistant SEO Lt/C Barbara Erickson, JNChairs Local Board of Boating Lt Bruce Gardiner, AP Lt KK Gardiner, AP

ABC Third EditionLecturers Lt Bill Badgley, SN P/C Lonnie Butler, AP P/C Dennis Dorratcague, SN P/Lt/C David Greene, SN P/C Dianne Greene, JN Lt Bill Munroe Lt Ray Huggins, SN Lt David W. Mowrer, AP

ABC Third Edition All Day ClassesLecturers P/C Dennis Dorratcague, SN P/C Lonnie Butler, AP Lt Harry Johnson, AP P/Lt/C David Greene, SN P/Lt/C Allen R. Cole, AP Lt Bruce Gardiner, AP Lt Jim Peters

Advanced GradesChair Lt/C Robert Cooper, P Seamanship Lt/C Robert Cooper, PPiloting Lt Harry Johnson, APAdvanced Piloting Lt Harry Johnson, APJr Navigation P/Lt/C David J Greene, SNNavigation P/Lt/C David J Greene, SN

Elective CoursesChair Lt/C Robert Cooper, PCruise Planning Lt Eileen Huggins, SNEngine Maintenance Lt Carl C. Lang, APInstructor Development P/Lt/C David Greene, SNMarine Electrical Systems Lt Ray Huggins, SNMarine Communications Systems Lt/C Robert Cooper, PSail Lt David W. Mowrer, APSkipper Saver P/Lt/C David J Greene, SNWeather P/C Vern Redecker, JN

SeminarsChair Lt Paul Fergen, PLecturers Lt Ray Huggins, SN P/Lt/C David J Greene, SN Lt Harry Johnson, APEquip. Custodian position open

Sight Reduction Checker Lt Gary W. Mohr, SN

Boat Operators CertificationChair P/R/C L.D.Brown, SNCertifiers: Inland, Coastal and Advanced Coastal IN CN ACNP/Lt/C David Greene, SN • • •P/R/C Chris Brown, SN • • •P/C Dennis Dorratcague, SN • •P/Lt/C Dennis Kinch, AP •

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President Laurel Redecker, AP 425-338-5804VP Dortha Lang, P 425 641-6905Secretary Marie VanCleave 425-641-3370Treasurer Marjorie Dippie, P 425-885-0754Membership Marie VanCleave 425 641-3370

MEMBERS At LARGE John Worl, S - 1 year Karl Lang, SN - 2 year

NOMINAtING COMMIttEE Willa Conrad, P - 1 year Diane Heinrich - 2 year Jan Brintnall - 3 year

RULES COMMIttEE Mamie Chin - 2 year Willa Conrad, P - 3 year

 

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Reminder:Our next dinner meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Location and timesMeydenbauer Bay Yacht Club

Social Hour: 1745 – 1845 upstairs in the Wheelhouse • Dinner: 1845 – 2100

Dress CodeFor everyone, the uniform is business casual

Steak or Salmon DinnerChoice of Steak or Salmon with Salad, Baked Potato, Rolls and Dessert, prepared by Chef Bob Harvey

Cost: $22.00 per person

Reservations (or cancellations of permanent reservations) are required by Monday, 5 May 2014. To make reservations, you can click on dinnermeeting@bellevuepowersquadron.org or contact P/C Dianne

Greene, JN, at 206-851-3791 or email diannegre57@comcast.net. If you are planning on paying with a credit card, we would like to encourage everyone to register and pay via PayPal before attending the dinner.

PayPal is a safe and secure website that you do not need a subscription to use

To do this:

1. Go to the BSPS website: www.bellevuepowersquadron.org

2. Click on: Club Level

3. Click on: Dinner Meeting RSVP

4. Fill out the information and there will be an option for paying via PayPal

5. There will also be an option to pay upon arriving for dinner, for those of you that would like to pay with cash or check

Get on the permanent reservation list and avoid the hassle of phoning each month Tell Dianne, “Put us on the List"

The check-in table closes at 1900; late arrivals please check in with Dianne Greene at her dinner table

Dinner Meeting Program

Squadron Change of Watch

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From the Commander

Cdr Paul Austin, P

With boating season starting up for most of us there is reason to look at something a lot of boaters seem to ignore; wearing life jackets on the water. I was looking for a subject that would be good for an article in the May issue of the Bellviews and I realized that for most people in the northwest, boating season starts in May and runs through the summer months. With the waters on Lake Wash-ington and the Puget Sound we all have to realize that we are only moments

away from adversity when we are boating,

For me, I can’t emphasize how hard it is to wear a life jacket when on the water. It is uncomfortable, and espe-cially on a warm day, it’s confining. Unfortunately, it would be a pretty lousy excuse if I fell overboard or had a boating emergency and ended up in the water. I’m sure I would be thinking how stupid I was, regrettably it could be too late.

Here are a few items to know from the US Coast Guard resource center:

• Certain life jackets are designed to keep your head above water and help you remain in a position which permits proper breathing.

• To meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket for each person aboard. Boats 16 feet and over must have at least one Type IV throwable device as well.

• All states have regulations regarding children wearing a life jacket.

• Adult-sized life jackets will not work for children. Special life jackets are available. To work correctly, a life jacket must be worn, fit snugly, and not allow the child’s chin or ears to slip through.

• Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets should be discarded.

• Life jackets must be properly stowed.

• A life jacket — especially a snug-fitting flotation coat or deck-suit style — can help you survive in cold water.

When Do Life Jackets save Lives?

When capsized in rough water. When sinking in unexpectedly heavy sea conditions.

When thrown from the boat as a result of a collision.

When injured by rocks or submerged objects.

When unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes. When tossed into freezing water.

When thrown off balance while fishing.

When unable to swim because of heavy or waterlogged clothing.

I know for me I will make it my goal to wear a life jacket whenever I’m on the water in 2014.

See you at the Change of Watch on 7 May 2014.

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From the Squadron Education Officer

Lt/C Robert Cooper, P

PersPectiveI received the following editorial and thought it very applicable to our squadron’s situation. We have a very large “senior” member-ship and being aware of these safety items just may save a life or prevent injury.

A Harbour News Editorial: Published April 2014

Even though thousands of Power Squadron and Auxiliary members around the country support the efforts of senior boaters safety education, many in leadership positions have failed in basic boating safety responsibility and dismissed this most important issue, aging boaters safety awareness. Although this newly disclosed information has been described as a real “wake-up call” for aging boaters, many in leadership positions are still fast asleep!

Recent research well documents that the traits and conditions of human aging can have a severe impact on boating safety if left unchecked. These traits and conditions were recently confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Board.

Dozens of articles in leading boating media outlets, magazines and Squadron or Flotilla Newsletters have focused their information on the handbook and guide for aging boat-ers “The Book for Senior Boaters” where this information was first spelled out in detail, back in 2011.

IT IS OUR OPINION that every recreational boater and every Auxiliary and Power Squadron member, should be familiar with this boating safety information about the safety risks associated with the human aging process.

More information on this subject is available on their web site - www.seniorboatersofamerica.com

eDucation neWsSeamanship class started on 15 April with 7 students registered. Classes are being taught at Lake Hills El-ementary with yours truly as the principal instructor. We have over 13 students enrolled in the 10 May 2014 ABC class with Lt Bruce Gardiner, AP, as the coordinator / team leader for the class. Upcoming seminars in May / June include Anchoring (14 May 2014), Mariners Compass (21 May 2014) and Boat Handling Under Power (14 June 2014). We also have two Practical On the Water (POTW) classes that will be conducted with exact dates yet to be determined.

At this time of year we are selecting the candidate for the Chapman Award. I welcome any and all nomina-tions. Please forward me (rbcooper80@gmail.com) the names of individuals that you consider worthy of national recognition.

reminDerDon’t forget Sea Skills (10 May 2014 at Shilshole Marina). This is a chance to mingle with other squadrons and take in a few very informative boating skills demonstrations.

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From the Secretary

Lt/C Barbara Erickson, JN

The 2013 – 2014 Bridge of the Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron has elected to include a recap of the approved minutes of each Executive Committee Meeting in the Bellviews to keep its membership informed of what is happening. All Execu-tive Committee Meetings are open to the membership or look for our report each month in the Bellviews.

Executive Committee Meeting

26 February 2014 Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, Bellevue

Quorum: Yes

Guests: P/C Vern Redecker, JN and Mike Heinrich, P

Meeting called to order at 1835 by Commander Paul Austin, P

rePorts of officerssecretary – Lt/c BarBara erickson, Jn

a) Motion to approve January minutes was unanimous. treasurer – Lt/c Pat naseLoW, aP

a) Financial Status – currently showing a $2,000 loss. This is attributed to subsiding Dinner as the cost of our meals has increased and we elected not to pass it along to the membership.

b) 2014 Budget Update – Walk-through of the draft budget with close examination of the Membership, Education, Administrative costs.

aDministrative officer – oPen a) Web Site Update – P/C Vern Redecker, JN

Currently a website problem exists when registration for 2 people are made. PayPal is working.

b) Having lost our Property Officer, Ralph Baum, new Property Officer needed and discussion about keeping all supplies at the storage locker. Nothing definite was decided.

seo – Lt/c roBert cooPer, Pa) Class Schedule Updates/Attendance

1. Seminars: Radar, Tides and Currents and VHF are being offered.

2. ABC has 14 students and a new class is scheduled to begin on 15 March.

3. Advanced Grades and Electives: Seamanship will finish on 4 March and an On-the-Water compo-nent will be available.

b) Miscellaneous

1. Observation is that the venue (home vs. classroom setting) makes a difference in how the students interact.

2. HQ800 issues: Fields are asked for that we are not using – some states require these fields so USPS adds them.

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commanDer – PauL austina) Sea Skill Conversation – SEO will work with Seattle to determine our participation level. Event will be

9 & 10 May 2014 at Shilshole Marina.

b) Education Seminar will be hosted by Bellevue. It will be at the Coast Hotel in Bellevue on 17 May 2014. P/R/C Trudy Brown, AP has everything under control.

c) District Spring Council/Conference and Change of Watch will be held at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Tacoma on 21 – 22 March 2014.

committee rePortsa) Membership: P/C Dianne Greene, JN reported we have two new members. Current Membership is

253.

unfinisheD Business nothing to report.

neW Businessa) Education Department will maintain a list of members who might be willing to take classes to keep

them from being canceled. Although not currently a problem, this was a good idea.

b) Incoming Officers Training will be held on Saturday, 1 March in Federal Way. Lt. Duncan Milloy, SN will attend.

The next ExCom Meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 March.

Meeting was adjourned at 2017.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara J. Erickson

Approved: _26 March 2014_____

Secretary

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UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS

District 16 Educational Seminar 17 May 2014 – 0900 to 1600

The Coast Hotel, Bellevue, WA Hosted By: Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron

The Coast Hotel located at 625 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 is the venue for this year's District 16 Educational Conference. The conference room doors will open at 0830. We ask that you preregister and send a check indicating your lunch selection, which will be catered by the hotel. This is a one-day discussion session for all things education related. It is open to all squadron members and may be of special interest to instructors and members considering becoming instructors. We have scheduled an Instructor Development Recertification for those who need it. For those members driving and planning to stay overnight there will be a special guestroom rate of $109 per night for Friday, 16 May and Saturday, 17 May. Also, the hotel has a complimentary continental breakfast in the restaurant for all overnight hotel guests. Please attend the lunch as we have a food & beverage requirement to cover the cost of the meeting room. Choose either of the two lunch selections for $20: [ ] COBB SALAD Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Bacon, Chicken, Avocado, Egg, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Green Onion tossed with Bleu Cheese Dressing with Rolls and Butter [ ] ALMOND ENCRUSTED STUFFED CHICKEN Stuffed with Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Mozzarella Cheese, served with roasted Baby Red Potatoes, fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Mixed Greens with Ranch and Italian Dressings with Rolls and Butter Starbucks Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Tazo Teas will also be provided. To register please send a $20 check and indicate your lunch preference to P/R/C Trudy Brown, AP, 3220 98th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-1813, Phone (425) 454 0115. You must register by 10 May to attend this seminar. Please address any additional questions or comments about this Educational Seminar to your District Educational Officers: Rick Edel, (206) 497 6559 or Doug Schwarz, (360) 683 1444. The agenda will be distributed separately.

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Sticks and Strings was organized last year in Poulsbo at the D/16 rendezvous. P/C Debbie Harden, P, from Olympia Squadron suggested the name. The sticks represent the needles/hooks used for knitting as well as the mast and hooks used on our

boats. Strings reference the yarn/threads for knitting and also represent the lines on our boats.

D / 1 6 knitters from each squadron signed up to knit blocks for a 100-year Anniversary Afghan. P/D/C Barbara Erickson, JN, represented Bellevue Squadron by knitting several blocks. The completed afghan was on display at both the Fall and Spring Conferences and is a whopping 86" x 71", machine washable, and con-sists of 50 patterns repeated once in red and once in white.

Tickets are being sold by each squadron for the drawing to be held at the D/16 Rendezvous in Poulsbo this June. Barbara has tickets for $1.00 each and individuals need not be present to win. The back of the ticket must be completed so the winner may be contacted.

Pictures of the afghan have been posted on the website Smug Mug which hosts many of the district’s photos. Go to http://usps-d16.smugmug.com/ for excellent views of this lovely afghan. It could be yours to curl up under, with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, during those chilly days/evenings on the water.

All knitters are encouraged to join the group. The next meeting will be during the D/16 Rendezvous in Poulsbo on Saturday, 21 June in the Marine Room at the Sons of Norway between 1030 and 1230. Bring your current project along to work on and enjoy visiting with other knitters and D/16 members.

Our next project is with Christmas House. This organization is located in Everett and serves Snohomish County by providing an opportunity for qualifying, low income parents to come to their facility and “shop” for free holiday gifts for their kids (infant to 18 years of age). We will be supporting their holiday season with gifts of fingerless gloves, hats and scarves or anything else depending on your area of expertise.

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From The Sea Belles President

D/Lt Laurel Redecker, AP

This is my final column as Sea Belles President! It’s so hard to believe how quickly this last year has gone. Our Change of Watch is on Wednesday, 21 May, at the Issaquah Elks. Their chef prepares a wonderful Prime Rib dinner and all the fixings! We’d love to have you join us for this special event! Check our flyer for all the details.

This is the time to say “Thank you” to all the people who have made this year so successful! I have so appreci-ated each and every one of you! Karl and VP Dortha Lang have graciously opened their home for our monthly open board meetings. Past President Jan Brintnall made sure the tables were set at squadron dinner meetings, and always had volunteers to do the center-pieces. As well as having kept me on my toes and being a wonder-ful adviser, Barbara Erickson was kind enough to take on the Secretary job part way through the year, as well as make up flyers and take reservations for our events. Marge Dippie has aced the job as Treasurer once again. Marie Van Cleave has taken care of Membership as well as contributing her knowledge as a long time Sea Belle. Diane and Mike Heinrich once more put on a wonderful Crab Feed. Pat Dorratcague chaired the lovely Holiday Gala. John Worl and Karl Lang contributed so much to meet-ings as Members-at-Large. Willa Conrad was so helpful in answering my questions. All who attended our meetings and shared their thoughts and ideas are why Sea Belles works, and I couldn’t have made it through the year without you!

I mentioned last month I was going through our albums from way back to pick out some pictures for our website page. Here are a few I want to share with you. See if you know who these people are: I call it a “Blast from the Past!”

 

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United States Power Squadron SeaSkills Events

The United States Power Squadron is presenting SeaSkills throughout the northwest waters. SeaSkills com-bines the fun of a weekend boating rendezvous with interactive training in all aspects of boating. Originally conceived in Seattle as a means of boosting new member involvement and confidence, now in its third year, SeaSkills has spread to USPS throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon. Some squadrons are open-ing up the Seaskills event to the public while others are allowing guests of members.

Popular topics have included crabbing, engine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, man overboard drills, emergency signaling (flares), cruise planning, docking tools, or public on the water training. Some of the pre-sentations/training count toward power squadron certifications. Like any other rendezvous, presenters typi-cally bring their boats in to a shared dock on Friday afternoon/evening and share an informal meal.

On Saturday, they turn their boats into classrooms/props for their presentations, which typically last 45–50 minutes with a few minutes in-between. Most offer their presentation more than once during the day so those who want to attend more than one seminar scheduled at the same time can take one first, then the other when it’s offered again later. Schedules and maps to boats are generally available at registration throughout the day. Each boat holds a placard identifying the boat, presentation and times offered. Lunch is generally available about mid-day and some squadrons are offering an option for dinner and social events Saturday evening. Some squadrons will have door prizes or a fundraiser such as a raffle with prizes awarded after the presenta-tions.

For more information, contact your local United States Power Squadron, coordinator Lt/C Gregg Longstaff, AP, at gregglongstaff@gmail.com or one of the participating squadrons listed below.

May 9-11, Friday to Sunday Seattle SeaSkills 2014, with Bellevue Shilshole Bay Marina POC: Lt/C Gregg Longstaff, AP, Seattle; gregglongstaff@gmail.com POC: Lt/C Robert Cooper, P, Bellevue; rcooper80@gmail.com

Jun 7, Saturday Bremerton/Agate Pass SeaSkills Bremerton Downtown Marina POC: Cdr Jean Muenzenberger, AP, Bremerton; miselytle09@gmail.com Cdr Rhonda Chen, AP, Agate Pass; Breezy-Spirit@q.com

Jun 14, Saturday tacoma SeaSkills Dock Street Marina POC: Lt/C Lance Williamson, P; williamson.lance@gmail.com

July 5, Saturday Bellingham SeaSkills Blaine Marina POC: P/C Tom Dalgliesh, SN; waverleytom@gmail.com

SeaSkills tBD: Everett POC: Lt/C Annette Ferguson, P; newfy03@gmail.com

District 32 (Portland) POC: Stf/C Diane Julum, JN; dmjulum@q.com

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Lonnie Butler, 206-718-2608 or email: lonnie.butler1@gmail.com

Dennis Dorratcague, 206-979-4795 or email: dedorrat@hotmail.com

Frank Dvorak, 425-516-4142 or email: fa.dvorak@comcast.net

Duff Graham, 425-647-7897 or email: Mdgraham1@comcast.net

David Greene, 425-533-7608 or email: davegreene99@comcast.net

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Harry Johnson, 253-630-9200 or email: formrtiger@msn.com

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Joseph Saromines, 425-827-8642 or email: jfsaromines@comcast.net

We have many Vessel Safety Examiners who are ready to meet you at your boat to make sure your vessel meets the current standard for safety. Let’s see if we can get 100% participation from all of you who

currently own a boat. We don’t want to see anyone with an outdated sticker.

Please contact any one of the VSC Examiners listed below and get yours done today!

Vessel Safety Checks

RENDEZVOUS NEWS

By Lt Leslie Veres, P

2014 renDeZvous scheDuLeMark your calendars!

ü 25-27 April Port of Poulsbo

ü 16-18 May Des Moines Marina

ü 13-15 June Brownsville Marina for Annual Salmon Bake

ü 18-20 July Port of Edmonds

ü 1-4 August Maple Bay, Canada for Joint Rendezvous with Norvan

ü 19-21 September Arabella's Landing, Gig Harbor

ü 3-5 October Port Orchard Marina for Annual Soup Pot Joint Rendezvous with Bremerton Power Squadron

Would you like to host one of these rendezvous? Call Leslie Veres at 425-806-9997 or email her at LeslieVeres@hotmail.com

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DES MOINES RENDEZVOUS16–18 May 2014

Belated Cinco de Mayo THE CELEBRATION !!!Friday 1700Bring pot luck appetizers, drinks to the Cantina on the dock. Dinner on your ownSaturday 1700Bring appetizer, salad or dessert and drinks – World Famous Taco Bar provided Saturday“Decorate the Cantina” contest Sunday Continental breakfast

$15 per person – Reserve and pay on BSPS web site. Moorage will be assigned later- do not call Marina!Questions? Call Paul or Betty Haack 425-643-9957

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See photos of squadron and district events on Smug Mug!

Check out the photos from the Crab Feed and National Meeting and Cruise!

Smug Mug is a web site where all the BSPS photos are posted along with some from other squadrons and District 16. This is an easy and great way to see what is going on in your squadron and other squadrons in your area.

http://usps-d16.smugmug.com/

Photos from the April Dinner Meeting

Above: Cdr Paul Austin with Cheri Jacobson and Rod Jacobson, AP.

Right: Sea Belles President, Laurel Redecker, AP, and Marie VanCleave present Nic Marshall,

P, with a donation from the SeaBelles to the Sea Scouts.

Below: P/R/C L.D. Brown, SN, and Cdr Paul Austin, P, present P/C Jim West, AP, with a certificate and coffee mug in thanks for his program (sample slide, left) about teaching the Public On The Water Training program.

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aDministrative officerThis position requires that one oversee the Administrative Department, which includes dinner meeting reservations and programs, the publication of the squadron newsletter, the Bellviews, the squadron directory, Who's Who, and the website at www.bellevuepowersquadron.org. Our annual fun-draising auction and boating activities and rendezvous fall under the Administrative Department as well. The ideal can-didate should be very familiar with the squadron operations, but the “old guard” will be very willing to advise in any area. It is not the job of the Administrative Officer to perform all of the functions, but to secure and supervise volunteers in those areas. Many of the jobs within the Admin Department are currently being capably handled. The traditional progres-sion is that the Administrative Officer may be nominated the following year as Executive Officer, and, following this, may be nominated to be Commander. However, it is dependent upon job performance each year and, if the person doesn't want to progress, it is not required.

Education Department

aDvanceD GraDes & eLective chairThe Chairman of Advanced Grades and Electives is respon-sible for the squadron program for instruction and examina-tion in advanced grade/elective courses. This includes sched-uling AG/E courses, ordering material, class venue location, coordination with instructors and student testing.

HELP WANTED

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

FOR 2014/2015 SQUADRON YEAR

Candidates are being sought for open positions for the squadron year beginning in June 2014 and continuing through May 2015. Squadron members interested in any of the positions below should contact a member of the Ex-ecutive Board or the chair of the committee under which the assignment falls.

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Published by Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®, BELLVIEWS© is the official publication of the Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron and is published monthly except for July and August. Articles, opinions, and advertisements do not necessarily reflect USPS® policy or endorsement un-less so designated. Copyright by the Bellevue Sail and Power Squadron, P.O. Box 233, Bellevue, WA. 98009.

Send all correspondence to: D/Lt Laurie Stevens, AP, Editor, Bellviews19225 124th Ave.S.E., Kent, WA 98031Ph. 206-719-1198Email: bellviews.editor@gmail.com

Deadline for the next issue is:15 May 2014

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April 2014

25–27 Apr Port of Poulsbo Rendezvous 30 Apr Executive Board Meeting

May 2014

7 May May Dinner Meeting 10 May ABC 3rd Edition - All Day Class,

Kirkland Fire Station #26 17 May Educational Seminar, Coast Hotel, Bellevue 16–18 May Des Moines Marina Rendezvous 28 May Executive Board Meeting

June 2014

4 Jun June Dinner Meeting 13–15 Jun Salmon Bake and Rendezvous, Brownsville Marina 20–22 Jun District 16 Rendezvous, Poulsbo, WA

July 2014

18–20 Jul Port of Edmonds Rendezvous

August 2014

1–4 Aug Maple Bay Rendezvous 27 Aug Executive Board Meeting

September 2014

3 Sep September Dinner Meeting 11–14 Sep Fall Governing Board, Arlington, VA 19–21 Sep Gig Harbor Rendezvous 24 Sep Executive Board Meeting

October 2014

1 Oct October Dinner Meeting 3–5 Oct Joint Bremerton/Bellevue Soup Pot Rendezvous,

Port Orchard 29 Oct Executive Board Meeting 31 Oct–2 Nov Fall Council/Conference, Seattle

November 2014

5 Nov November Dinner Meeting 19 Nov Executive Board Meeting

December 2014

6 Dec SeaBelles Holiday Gala