2015-2016 PRPS BRIDGE
Commander Howard Gasaway 202-583-7121
Executive Officer Bonnie Gaskins 202-297-6054
Education Officer Jim Gorman 301-253-5050
Admin. Officer Edwin Gasaway 205-526-2428
Secretary Janett Gasaway 202-583-7121
Treasurer Anthony Brown 301-649-9643
Asst. Secretary Nancy Gorman 301-253-5050
Asst. Treasurer Lorraine Roberson 301-262-5609
Asst. Admin. Officer Janice Marshall 202-297-9849
Ribber Editor Dominic Gasaway 202-360-1952
For our June All Hands Meeting, June 21st, we
plan to have our meeting on the “Gang Plank
Barge.” The menu will include: hamburgers, hot
dogs and sides.
If you plan to attend please contact: 1st Lt
Lorraine Roberson, (301-262- 5609). Family and
friends are welcome just rsvp.
Janett and I would like to extend our wishes to
each of you to enjoy a fun and safe boating
season.
June Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Gang Plank Barge
600 Water Street, SW Washington, DC
Dinner Provided ($5.00 a person)
Come out and enjoy an evening
on the water.
Commander’s Report By Howard Gasaway, Jr P
Our membership is growing and it is exciting for PRPS to start the
boating season off with 13 new members. Hopefully they will sign
up for the many committee assignments or upcoming events. At
our May All Hands meeting we had the pleasure of Barbara
Dejong, Morris Tyler and Roark White to take the USPS Pledge.
I specifically would like to thank the Public Boating course
instructors who make my job easier. They are P/C John Wilmot,
JN and Lt Cheryl Fellenz, S. Congratulations for a job well done.
Potomac River Power Squadron is moving forward with an
exciting energy. Fund Raising ideas, Vessel Safety Checks at
various local marinas and boating education have helped to make
us the largest recreational boating organization in the metropolitan
area!
We hope that you will be able to join us this summer at the D/5
Summer Council Meeting and Rendezvous and hope you will take
part in the Navigation Contest and bring home the trophy for top
novelist and enjoy the comradery. You cannot place a value on the
lasting friendships you form doing things that they truly enjoy.
Your support, even if you no longer are a boat owner, is more
important now than ever before. Please do not hesitate when you
receive your renewal request in the mail. Continuation of your
support is very much appreciated by me as a PRPS commander
and each member in the squadron who consider the ideals of USPS
a vital link in the effort to have more boaters –more safe boaters—
in our communities and our waters.
The Potomac
United States Power Squadrons
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Ribber Newsletter of the Potomac River Power Squadron, Washington, DC
Established in 1915. A District 5 Unit of the United States Power Squadrons
America’s Boating
Club
Sail & Power
Boating
June 2016 Commander’s Report-Cont
Education Officer’s Report
By P/C James Gorman, Jr AP
Thanks and job well done to Lt Cheryl Fellenz, S who
taught a basic boating course and because of her skill and
preparation all her students passed the course. Thanks,
also, to P/C Chris Pickwick, AP who proctored their final
exam. Due to their efforts we are not only safer on the
water; we may also add some new members to our
Squadron.
Squadron course and seminar offerings will be coming out
soon. I am still open to suggestions for particular courses
and seminars. I am still looking for a convenient and
inexpensive place to hold Squadron classes. Any ideas
and suggestions would be appreciated.
I look forward to seeing you – on the water and at the
HAPPY.
Executive Officer’s Report By Bonnie Gaskins, S
Hello Everyone, Our initial kick-off of National Safe Boating Week was Vessel Safety Checks scheduled for 21 May, organized by Lt Cleveland Leggett, S was postponed due to inclement weather. Please watch for email communication regarding a re-scheduled date. As you know after our 21 June 2016 meeting the squadron will be on summer break for July and August, therefore the Ribber will not be published. Speaking of our 21 June meeting…we will socialize again on the Barge at The Gangplank Marina, 600 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024. Bring your boating attitude and be prepared for a fun filled evening. CCA-Chesapeake Cruiser Association – Membership applications are always available, please contact me. Hope to see you on The Barge, 21 June. Cheers!
Administration Officer’s Report By Edwin Gasaway, S Hope all had a great Memorial Day weekend and what a wonderful time of year for water activities. Most Yacht Clubs and Boating Organizations are participating in the time honored tradition of "Flag Raising". This naval tradition dates back to Dec. 3, 1775 when Lt. John Paul Jones, having just received his first commission from the Continental Congress, hoisted the Grand Union Flag in Philadelphia Harbor aboard Alfred. It was the first time the American flag was raised over an American naval vessel and marked the beginning of a number of traditions related to the raising of the flag the Navy observes to this day. This year, the D-5 Power Squadron will host its Flag Raising aka "H.A.P.P.Y" on the 19th of June at the Wilmont estate on the South River is not to be missed. Following just a few days later on 21st of June, we’ll all gather on the party barge at Gangplank Marina for a fun cookout. Remember safety first when on the water and look forward to seeing everyone in attendance.
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March 19, 2016 ABC Class
Safety Report
By Eugene Roberson, Jr. S
Safety Tips for Recreational Boats
Now we are going into summer vacation and I wish
everyone an enjoyable and safe summer.
Remember when you are out on the water you must
look out for other boaters. Some have not taken a
class and do not know the rules of the road.
You should never leave the dock without first
checking the local weather forecast. You can get
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Mark You Calendars
Activities for All Come and Join Us and Invite
a Friend
June 18 HAPPY (NERVE), Flag Raising
Wilmot Estate
June 21 PRPS Meeting
United States Power Squadrons - PRPS - The Ribber
weather information from the TV, radio, local
newspaper, online, or from the weather channels on
your VHF radio.
When you are heading out - Keep right or steer to
starboard, pass port to port, just like you are driving a
car.
Fueling - Take precautions: be sure to refuel ashore;
close all hatches, turn off engines, all electrical
equipment, remove passengers, and run your blowers
for at least four minutes. Also, don't forget the sniff
around to make sure there is no order of gasoline
anywhere in the boat.
Crossing - Give way to the boat ahead and to the
right , slow or stop
Passing - When overtaking another boat, give way
and steer clear
Danger Zone- Give way if a boat is in your danger
zone
When headed upstream remember RED Right
Returning = Even Numbers
GREEN on Left = ODD Numbers on Right
MAKE SURE YOUR FRIENDS ARE WEARING
THEIR LIFE PRESERVERS
HAVE A SAFE SUMMER AND COME BACK IN
THE FALL WITH PICTURES
AND STORIES OF ALL THE FUN YOU HAD ON
THE WATER.
May
Safety Officer’s Report-Cont
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Extra Extra, Read All About It Report
By LT/C Anthony Brown, P
Stay in the loop with SailAngle.
Ahoy All New Members! Are you getting the latest exciting news about your Potomac River Power Squadron? You are if you see notices from SailAngle in your email.
SailAngle is a social media community specifically for boaters. United States Power Squadrons is a partner site with SailAngle who provides us with a private area for member communication. The national bridge uses SailAngle to send messages to your email and so does your Potomac River Squadron.
The national maintains the mailing list. Sometimes that means that there is a lag when new members affiliate with a local squadron and when they start seeing squadron mailings.
Here is what to do if you are not receiving squadron messages:
· Be sure the squadron has your correct email address. Verify this with your commander or secretary.
· Be sure your membership reflects that you are affiliated with Potomac River Squadron. That may require a toll-free call to the national office, (888) 367-8777. Have your certificate number handy. It’s on your membership card.
· Asked to be kept informed of upcoming events until you are routinely notified what’s happening through newsletters and the squadron web site, www.uspsdc.org.
Taking stock of squadron inventory
The treasurer, Tony Brown, is compiling a list of the squadron’s physical inventory. If you are in possession of our “stuff” please send your list by email to “Disco Kid,” [email protected].
Looking for PCs, projectors, screens, audio-visual equipment, cups, mementos, trophies, sextants (Yes! We own sextants.), any other non-monetary asset of Potomac River Squadron. I wish to present the inventory at the next annual meeting in February 2017.
NOTE to the SEO and the Ship’s Store captain: I will ask for your inventory at year end.
F H D H P S A F E T Y
M L L W O T X P Q K A
D S Y R D E A M O T N
R Q K B F R N S S E C
O U I O R N T B Q B H
N A X W C I M I V D O
Z D P D N F D O C K R
P R O P B T K G R H I
T O W H V E S S E L X
W N M O C D X N S W P
B D I T H R O T T L E
Potomac River Word Search
-ANCHOR -DOCK -THROTTLE -FLYBRIDGE
-BOW -STERN -PROP -VESSEL
-SAFETY -SQUADRON -CREST
Answers revealed June 10 at www.uspsdc.org
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Potomac River All-Hands Meeting
What Knot to Know...
Form a counter-clockwise overhand loop in the standing part. Leave the tail about twice as long as the size of the loop desired.
Pass the working end up the loop from below.
Pass the working end around behind the standing part.
Pass the working end back down through the loop.
Fair the knot by tightening the loop by pulling on the standing part while holding the loop.
To add security, tie a double overhand knot around the loop to prevent the bowline from untying in slippery line.
The Bowline The Bowline is an ancient but simple loop knot. Memorize it now!
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H.A.P.P.Y Heckhaus Annual Pigpickin’ PartY
and FLAG RAISING
Saturday, June 18, 2016 1:30 pm – until.. Wilmot’s House, South River
3301 Leritz Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037
COME BY BOAT OR CAR. Tie up at our dock or park at the end of
Leritz Lane.
Festivities start at 2 pm with a Flag Raising for PRPS and firing of
the cannon. After raising the flag we will begin our---
MINI-OLYMPIC GAMES
Try your skill at Croquet, Ball-toss, Hula Hoop, and Cornhole Game
(Bring your Swimsuit if you would like to try the PADDLE BOARD)
Great Fun and Prizes
THE ROAST PIG WILL MAKE HIS ENTRANCE ABOUT 5 pm
OPEN BAR: 2:00 pm til … Keg of Beer, Mixed Drinks, Sodas, H2O
This year we lowered our price and are asking you to check what you would like
to bring. Please mail check by June 3, Payable
To: John Wilmot at 3301 Leritz Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037.
Home: 410-798-7102 Cell: 301-873-0071
Email: [email protected]
Tear Off and Mail_____________________________________________________
No. of adults____ @ $15.00=_____ Children (7-13) ___@ $8.00=________
Children under 7 – no charge Total enclosed________
Name _______________ Tel No _____________ e-Mail________________________
Bringing:
Salad______ Beans_______ Dessert______ Appetizer_______ Other_____________________
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