Inside. P/D/C Bill Stano and P/D/C Linda Lalonde. VOLUME 41 NO. 6 Summer

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1 P/D/C Bill Stano and P/D/C Linda Lalonde Inside Commanders Message...1 Sarnia Bay Rendezvous...10 Executive Dept... 2 Summer Island Bash Rendezvous...10 SEO Report / Administrative Dept... 3 Bristol Bay Educational Cruise Secretary Department St Clair Boat Harbor Hoedown...13 Membership Matters/Birthdays... 5 Put-In-Bay / Goose Bay Rendezvous..14 BirminhamPS Ball / GPPS Picnic.. 6 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival...15 Wyandotte PS Cdr Ball...7 Up North Rendezvous Predicted Log Contest GPPS Pics Events and Rendezvous Schedule... Inside Back Cover VOLUME 41 NO. 6 Summer PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE General Membership Meeting & Member Picnic Wednesday 11 June 2014

2 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron June 2014 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat America s Boating Course GPFPP - 18:30 Workshop for Predicted Log GPFPP Birmingham Commander Ball Member Picnic GPFPP Shelter 18:30 Wyandotte Commander s Ball Eastside Predicted Log Contest Celebrate the Lake - MacRay Harbor It s always 5:00 Summer Island Bash at Conrad s on Harsons Island Bristol Bay Educational Cruise June 21st First Day of Summer!

3 Bridge COMMANDER Cdr. Janet Curle, SN Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Commander s Message Cdr Janet Curle, SN EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lt/C Chester Dunbar Jr., AP chetdunbar@yahoo.com EDUCATIONAL OFFICER Lt/C Kurt Hansen, AP kahgcs@sbcglobal.net ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Lt/C Frederick Muller, SN ftmuller@live.com SECRETARY Lt/C Rose Stano, P rstano@comcast.net TREASURER Lt/C John Bennett, SN John3839@aol.com ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER 1st/Lt John Sulkowski, AP Jsulkow1@hfhs.org ASSISTANT SECRETARY 1st/Lt Valeriia Miller valeriia-miller@yandex.ua ASSISTANT TREASURER 1st/Lt Jay Kaiser, SN jkaiser113@comcast.net Send articles to the Editor: Lt/C Rose Stano, P rstano@comcast.net Publisher: Copyrite Printing bpalo@copyriteprinting.net Thank you to all who planned a great meal and program at Bayview Yacht Club for our May Launch, Dinner Meeting. For those who have complained in the past that there were too few on the water events, that has been corrected. The committees have planned many great on the water events for the summer. I anticipate significant participation in these events. Remember that your participation is the key to making an event successful. We are a social organization and these events highlight our purpose. Our June Membership Meeting will be at Grosse Pointe Farms, Pier Park on 11 June. We take a break from our monthly Membership Meetings to enjoy the events planned throughout the summer. Watch the date for our September Membership Meeting. Many of us will be in Arlington Va. on 10 September for the USPS Governing Board Meeting. Thank you to all of the Vessel Safety Inspectors who have worked diligently the past few weekends at our major kick off events at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Jefferson Beach and Beacon Cove. According to our VSC Chair, many GPPS VSC Inspectors have used their allotment of Decals and GPPS is in the process of ordering more Decals from our District Chair. Please contact P/D/C Bill Stano or one of the other VSC Inspectors to schedule your vessel inspection. Our Education Department continues throughout the summer and is offering the ABC class at the Grosse Pointe Farms, Pier Park in June and July. Registration for these classes is not through GPPS but directly with the staff at Pier Park. Remember to wear your life jacket when you are out on the water. Use you boating knowledge to be safe. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our Rendezvous which are planned to accommodate those who come by boat or car. Enjoy the summer and be safe. 1 Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

4 2 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Executive Department Lt/C Chester Dunbar, Jr., AP VESSEL SAFETY CHECK UPDATE Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Boats that pass the vessel safety examination are awarded a distinctive VSC Decal that alerts the Coast Guard an other law-enforcement agencies that your boat was found to be in full compliance with all Federal and State boating laws. The Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Vessel Examiners have been very busy over the past several weeks. Our examiners have performed vessel safety checks at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Jefferson Beach Marina, Beacon Cove Marina and at the city parks of the Grosse Pointe Communities. In all, our vessel examiners have performed 117 vessel safety checks so far this year. If your boat does not possess all the requirements to receive a decal, you will not be red tagged, recorded, or reported to any Federal or State agency. Items failing to meet the State and Federal requirements are brought to the attention of the boat owner for remedy. By design, this is between the boat owner and the Vessel Examiner. Your boat can be re-examined at any time by any qualified Vessel Examiner. And we love to re-examine boats to keep you safe! Remember, under a 2012 Michigan law, a law enforcement officer my only stop and inspect a vessel which bears a Vessel Safety Decal upon a reasonable suspicion that the vessel or its operator is in violation of a boating law, operating under the influence or is otherwise engaged in criminal activity. The US Coast Guard can board your boat at any time regardless if you have a VSC decal. To schedule your free vessel safety check or if you would like further VSC information, contact PDC Bill Stano, JN at or wstano@comcast.net. PDC Bill Stano, JN Looking for USPS on Social Media!! USPS Facebook: USPS Twitter: USPS The Ensign Facebook: The Ensign Twitter: http//

5 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 3 SEO Report Lt/C Kurt Hansen, AP The phones have been ringing off the hook as we are getting the word out through the Web site, Vessel Safety Exams, and local Marinas about the Summer Boating Classes to be held at the Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park. They are the 5 week America s Boating Course -3rd edition which focuses on getting started, what you need, and rules to live by. They start on June 2nd and then again on July 7th at 6:30pm and run for 2 hours. Cost $ NEED to call Park ( ) to register the week before and open to all Boaters. Remember, the last night of class is the exam and your help is needed to grade test and recruit new members. Let s make this a summer to remember. Administrative Department Lt/C Frederick Muller, SN We have worked very hard at coming up with the summer rendezvous schedule and hope you will attend some of the events. We have a wide variety available by boat or land. Don t sit at home this summer. Come join us. Dave Charvat is working his magic to entice us all to come out for the Predicted Log this year. He has planned a meeting on Wednesday, June 4th at the Farms Pier Park on the Patio at 7pm, to meet with the Captains, and get all the information on their boats. You decide what boat you want to run. Then return at 8am on Saturday, June 14 to plot the course once you have been given the coordinates. The Boats will head out at 9am and run the course before the Lake gets too busy. Winner receives the money collected, the $10.00 entrance fee and name on the Cup. May the Best Captain win. Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

6 4 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Secretary Department Lt/C Rose Stano, P Grosse Pointe Power Squadron I want to give a Big Thanks to P/C John Bennett for getting the 2014 Roster out for the Spring Dinner in May and mailing the rest out the week after. Also a thanks to P/C Michael Babiarz, Lt/C Fred Muller, and P/C William Stano who were also instrumental in getting the Roster together. It is a labor of love and anyone interested in helping next year would be appreciated. Anyone who did not receive their copy, please let me know. I will bring copies to the Members Picnic. Did you know that one way we show appreciation for the work you do in the Squadron is by receiving a Merit Mark? You can receive only 1 Merit Mark a year and this equals a minimum or 10 hours of service. This can be accomplished by Teaching a class or helping out with tests and plotting. Hosting a rendezvous, to include planning, buying supplies, setting up and cleaning up. Manning a booth at a Boat Show or community event. Being a Squadron delegate for the D-9 Fall or Spring conference and reporting back to the group. Being a delegate to the National USPS conference in Arlington in the Fall or Florida in the Spring and reporting back to the group. Being on the executive board or bridge and helping to run the group. Work on the PR, Membership, Roster, or other committees. Becoming as Vessel Safety examiner or joining the Recreational Boater Visitor Program to get the word out on Boating Safety. Please step forward to help= Stand up and be counted. Join the Fun. Plan to attend the June Membership Meeting and Member Picnic Wednesday, June Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park

7 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 5 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS June Birthdays James A. Anderson Audrey L. Raymond Carol A. Campau Howard E. Riley Jr., AP A. Thomas Cappas, SN Musa M. Shain, S Dan Claus John Simon Jr. Kevin W. Killebrew Joseph Youngblood P/C Vincent F. LoCicero, AP P/C/C Theodore H. Smith, SN July Birthdays August Birthdays Summer 2014 Lt Frederick T. Muller, SN Dale Camphous Garrett Myers Ronald J. Conklin, SN John Onstwedder Jr. Cdr Janet Curle, SN Michael C. Schrage Charles E. Fine, SN Brian J. Schulte John G. Flynn, P Nancy L. Bugg Schulte P/C Joan C. McCarron, AP Eric Stano Thomas R. McInnes P/Lt/C John J. Sulkowski, AP John E. Metropoulos, S P/C Ronald W. Utz, AP Valeriia O. Miller Russ Vorhees Tars and Tripe Karen Clay William G. Kuester Christ Daskas, AP Ronald A. Schaupeter Natalie L. Dunbar Judith A. Thoma, P Chester Dunbar III Jennifer L. Steinhebel Thomas R. Gebeck Jr. Rebecca Verschaeve James C. Graham, SN

8 6 Save the Date! Birmingham Power Squadron S Commander S Ball * June 7, 2014 * at The Banquet Center within The Management Education Center 811 West Square Lake Road, Troy, MI Reception: 1800 Dinner: 1930 Entertainment: Cash Bar and Entrée Choices: Tuscan Chicken or Roast Prime Rib or Vegetarian Evening of Music provided by: Robert Navarre Semi-formal Event Cost: $50 per person Mailed Invitations to follow! Cdr Margaret (Peggy) Schwaller, AP Phone: Grosse Pointe Power Squadron You Are the Best This group does not survive without the best effort of us all working together to promote boating safety through education, vessel exams, civil service and camaraderie. Let s celebrate togetherness with a picnic. Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park Wednesday, June 11 th. 18:30 Outdoor Shelter. Come rain or shine. Cook out by the professional, Chet Dunbar Bring a dish to pass, BYOB Hot Dogs and hamburgers Cost $5.00, new members FREE Rose Stano, P rstano@comcast.net

9 7 You are cordially invited to Wyandotte Power Squadron s 2014 Commander s Ball In honor of Commander Jen Schaaf, P. Friday, June 13 th 1830 (6:30pm) Reception 1930 (7:30pm) Dinner Self-guided tours until 2230 (10:30pm) The Museum will be closed to the general public, so don t miss this opportunity to tour it privately! Dossin Great Lakes Museum 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle Detroit, MI Delicious buffet dinner including 3 entrée choices, salads, vegetable, potato, deserts, and of course a full open bar! Cost: $60 per person Uniform A with Bow Tie or appropriate attire Wyandotte Power Squadron s Commander s Ball, on Friday, June 13 th. Dossin Great Lakes Museum 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle Detroit, MI Buffet style dinner with full bar Uniform A with Bow Tie or Semi Formal Attire Event Cost: $60.00 per person Rank Name Grade Squadron Rank Name Grade Squadron Make check payable to: Wyandotte Power Squadron Amount Enclosed $ Send to WPS Executive Officer: Lt/C. Kevin Schaaf, P Orchard Woodhaven MI, Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

10 8 District 9 Eastside Predicted Log Saturday, June 14, 2014 How does your boat handle and perform? Nobody knows better than you do. Predicted log contests pit your knowledge and skippering skills against the clock. How closely can you predetermine the time it will take to travel each leg of a course? The Predicted Log Contest offers a fine way to practice navigation skills while satisfying one s competitive nature. The sport gives you a chance to join with other boaters on the water in developing good piloting habits along with enhancing enjoyment through social interaction. Grosse Pointe Power Squadron This year we are changing the format in order to get maximum participation this year. As Power Squadron members you all know how to plot a course, measure distance and compute 60D=SxT. It is time to put those skills to work in a fun atmosphere with a small wager at stake. The radical change this year is that you don't need your own boat to participate. All that is required is a predicted log form filled out for the boat of your choice that is registered for the event. Ten days prior to the contest, June 4th, we will host a captains meeting at the Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park. At this get together we will teach new contestants how to prepare for making predictions and show everyone how to fill out the predicted log form. During the meeting everyone will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the captains who have a boat registered for the contest. You pick the captains brain for information about the speed and RPM's that he/she plans to run. Also get any information from past performances that may be available. At this point you decide which boat you want to "run" in the predicted log. Based on the information you have accumulated you make your predictions for your log. You re filled out log form makes you the "captain" of your chosen boat. At the conclusion of the contest all turned in log forms will be compared to the actual logs results and a total error score will be computed for each contestant. The lowest percentage of total error wins. The winning contestants name along with the name of his/her chosen boat will be engraved on the trophy. This is a traveling trophy and the winner takes it home for the year. The registration fee is $10, which is applied directly to the prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 1st place gets 65%, 2nd place gets 20% and 3rd place gets 15%. We also ask that you bring a dish to pass.

11 9 ATTENTION SKIPPERS & NAVIGATORS USPS District 9 EASTSIDE PREDICTED LOG CONTEST The Traveling Cup Trophy Is Up For Grabs!!! Saturday 14 June 2014 Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park For Information Call P/C Dale Ellis, AP Lt Dave Charvat, JN Hrs: Skipper and Observer Meeting Hrs: Course open for boats 1100: Awards Timers and Observers Welcome Entry Form 2014 Predicted Log Contest Skipper s Name: Address: Phone: (home) (cell) Name of Boat: Length: Make: Registration# Registration Fee (Participating Boats) $10.00 $ Total enclosed: $ *Please make check payable to: Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Send completed entry form and check to: P/C Dale Ellis, Mallast St, Harrison Twsp., MI Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

12 CPS - ECP Rendezvous Sarnia Bay Marina June 20, 2014 This is a great chance for a Hands Across the River experience! These people really know how to throw a rendezvous! District 9 traditionally sponsors the Friday night meal. Make your slip reservations now to ensure you ll have a spot! If you can t make the whole weekend, drive across the bridge for the Friday night festivities! Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Hosted by the Tillsonburg Squadron, CPS-ECP For details see the registration form at 2014 CPS-ECP Rendezvous Flyer GPPS Rendezvous It s always 5:00 Summer Island Bash June 21, 2014 NOON Where: P/C Conrad and Sally s Cottage on Harsens Island Coordinates: 43 deg 33.0 N, 82deg W Address for those driving a car: 6585 South Channel Boat dockage is at South Channel Yacht Club. Call soon to get your Boat slip # Bring your Dinghy, Dockage is on your own. Providing Burgers and Hot Dogs. Bring dish to pass, BYOB and mixers, tent to sleep in if staying the night, chairs. RSVP yes if coming to Ron and Bonnie , rutz1@comcast.net Games: Volleyball, Jarts, Badminton, Croquet, Bocce Ball Cost $10.00/per adult, to cover supplies and portajohn.

13 11 I/we agree to its terms. Passengers under the age of 18 require consent and signature of a parent or guardian. Please sign and date. We cannot make your reservation unless signed by each person Signed: Signed: Signed: Sign and remove this section and send it along with your check by June 18th, In the space provided below, please PRINT the name of each member of your family or guests who will be accompanying you on the D/9 Educational Cruise. US CG/USPS /U SCGAUX Educational Opportunity Name: Name: Name: I understand that there will be no refund if I do not show up for the regularly scheduled cruise. If the cruise is canceled, I will be notified and the cruise will be rescheduled or my m oney will be refunded. The Sponsoring Organization that I took the class from was the: Power Squadron USCGAUX Flotilla Fill out the form today and mail it along with your check made payable to D/9 Educational Cruise Committee, to: Reservations Stf/C Linda LaLonde, P 3734 Benstein Road Commerce Twp. M I (Phone) ( ) lalondel@us.ibm.com Student Proctor Member Come Aboard the Cutter Bristol Bay 25 June 2014 Board 7: 00 PM Depart 7: 30 PM Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

14 12 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Power Sign up for a 3-hour United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States NAME: Squadron (USPS) and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) D/9 educational opportunity aboard the 140-ft. Coast Guard Cutter BRISTOL BAY. The Bristol Bay will also be pushing their Aids to Navigation (floating buoys, fixed aids and ranges) barge. The barge is capable of carrying approximately 250 people. Bring binoculars if you have them, and dress warmly. ADDRESS: The U S Power Squadron, the U S Coast Guard and US Coast Guard CITY: Auxiliary are the world s premier marine safety organizations that take great pride in sponsoring this educational opportunity to recreational basic boating S t a t e: ZIP: students. This will be a unique 3-hour educational opportunity aboard the 140-ft ship and its 130-ft. barge for a total of a 270 foot vessel. Address: We will be traveling the waters of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. We hope this event will provide the basic boating students with a better understanding of the aids to navigation and their light characteristics. An understanding of the aids to navigation is an essential part of safe boating, although covered in the classroom during your course; it is best understood by actually seeing the aids at sea. The timing has been planned so that daytime and evening light characteristics of the aids can be seen. During the entire voyage, a Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary member and an active duty Coast Guard Officer will provide commentary. You will see and hear about Aids to Navigation and more during our river and lake cruise. You ll have fun and improve your boating safety. Each Power Squadron and Coast Guard Auxiliary student will be given a chart replica of the river and lake areas we are going to cruise, showing the various navigational aids and their individual characteristics. They will be numbered on the chart and the actual aids and their light characteristics will be identified as we pass them. We will begin boarding promptly at 7.00 PM at Coast Guard Station Group Detroit. This is at the foot of Mt. Elliott Avenue, right at the Detroit River. We will have personnel there to assist and direct you on parking and boarding procedures. A detailed map of the area will be mailed to you along with your boarding passes. Departure time is 7:30 P M. CHILDREN: Children who attend the USPS or the USCGAUX Public Boating Courses are welcome to participate in this educational opportunity. However, we must restrict participation by other family members (and friends) to those 12 years of age and older. The Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary are family oriented organizations and we sponsor many activities that include children. But, because this cruise requires the concentration of the participants, we have the age restriction. Thanks for understanding. ABOUT USPS: Formed in 1914, the United States Power Squadrons is the world s largest nonprofit boating organization. Their 60,000 members in the 450 squadrons are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating on the water and in the classroom. All USPS members are volunteers. USPS District 9 is composed of 2,003 members in 22 squadrons. Collectively, these 22 squadrons teach the USPS ABC3 Boating Course to residents of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Indiana. ABOUT USCGAUX: The Coast Guard Auxiliary was created by an Act Of Congress in 1939, as a nonmilitary, civilian affiliate of the Coast Guard, and as such plays a substantial role In the National Safe Boating program. The total Coast Guard Auxiliary family consists of 35,000 volunteers. The District 9 Central region is composed of 10 Divisions, with 56 Flotillas and about members. All of our basic boating students are being invited to join this event and because of this, we u urge you to get your reservations in early. Fill out the form today and mail it along with your check. We are limited to 250 passengers and expect to fill up fast. First come, first served. If you are among those who enroll too late, your check will be refunded. Instructions: Yes, we are interested in joining the USPS and USCGAUX educational opportunity aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay on Wednesday June 25th, 2014 and would like to reserve space now. We understand that we will be mailed boarding passes and directions to the Bristol Bay. We understand that if the cruise is canceled because of extremely bad weather we will be contacted by phone and the cruise will be rescheduled or our money will be refunded. Phone Number: I have attached a check in the amount of $... ($15.00 per person to defray costs of training materials, refreshments and incidentals) to D/9 Educational Cruise Committee. Please write your phone number on the front of the check. List all names of the attendees in the space provided on the back. Please read the following statement of responsibility and indicate your agreement by signing and dating in the space provided. This Statement must accompany your form and check. Thank You. Responsibility: This D/9 educational opportunity is an optional voluntary event intended to familiarize the student with Aids to Navigation. The United Stated Department of Transportation, the United Stated Coast Guard or any of its officers or agents, U S PS, US PS District 9, squadrons in District 9 and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Divisions, Flotillas in 9 Central Region and the District 9 Cruise Committee shall be held free of responsibility for any damage, injury or loss resulting from any cause. Alcohol and unlawful substances will not be permitted on board and any student known to have same in his or her possession shall be denied boarding. Neither USPS, USPS District 9, the squadrons, USCG AUX, Divisions, Flotillas in 9CR the District 9 Cruise Committee employees, affiliates or representatives own, or operate, manage, control, inspect, distribute or warrant any vehicle, vessel, or any product, premises or service, provided directly or indirectly in connection with the cruise; nor are they or any of them responsible or liable for any accident, injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, delay or any other irregularity of any nature whatsoever arising directly from the District 9 Educational Cruise, or from any part thereof due to any cause whatsoever including negligence, strikes, terrorism or Acts Of God (Continued)

15 St. Clair Boat Harbor GPPS Hoedown, July 18-20, Harbor coordinates: 42, 49, 12 degrees North; 82, 29, 05 degrees West Pine River Bridge: opens on the hour and half hour, 8am-2am. Bridge monitors Channel 09. Welcome to one of Michigan s top recognized recreational harbors. The St. Clair Boat Harbor is a beautiful 120-slip harbor located on the beautiful St. Clair River at the mouth of the Pine River in Southeastern Michigan. We have slips available to seasonal boaters as well as transients. Our harbor is newly-renovated with floating wood docks and has a friendly staff of dock attendants waiting to serve you. We provide 24 hour service during the boating season, from May 1-October 15. Our gas dock offers gas, diesel, pump outs and a limited supply of oil and other boating needs. Our marina features a new canoe/kayak launch ramp to compliment our canoe and kayak rentals, offering peaceful rides down the Pine River. For the fisherman, we offer a convenient launch ramp and a great fish cleaning station. The boat harbor is an easy walk to many of the favorite local restaurants and shopping opportunities. Take a walk along the famous wooden boardwalk and enjoy the sight of freighters day and night or simply choose to relax in the park. Make your reservations DNR Harbor web site Clean restrooms and showers (open 24 hours).picnic area; grills and tables, playground area and dog run. Horseshoes. Volleyball. Free Cable TV Free Wi-Fi internet access. Free shuttle service to downtown shopping: restaurants, bars, grocery, gift shops, golf courses, etc. Hoedown, Grosse Pointe P S, July 18-20, Friday Night Dinner at Murphy Inn on your own and Elvis on the Boardwalk. Saturday morning and afternoon- - enjoy the marina, golf, shopping. Saturday Evening Barbeque- $ 10.00/person. Brats and burgers, Bring dish to pass, Square dance. Sunday Brunch at Charley s Crab for those interested. Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

16 14 Detroit Power Squadron trip to Put-In-Bay Friday, August 8, 2014 Detroit Power Squadron is hosting a one day excursion to Put-In Bay aboard the Jet Express II, leaving the Detroit Yacht Club. Boarding begins at 8:30am, departs at 9:00am. Landing in Downtown Put-In-Bay after about a 2 hour trip. You spend the day seeing the island, walking, shopping, eating, drinking, checking the winery, caves, they have golf carts for rent. Return boarding at 6:45pm, with departure at 7pm for your return ride home to the DYC. Round trip boat cost per person is still $ It is cheaper than driving your own boat and you leave the work to the Captain! Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Make checks payable to Detroit Power Squadron mail to: Gratiot, Chesterfield, MI Fore more information call Cdr Daniel Bodnar or Lt/C Tony Drewek (PayPal available) Goose Bay Marsh Party Rendezvous Sunday, 10 August to Sunset Bring Your Own Water Toys B.Y.O.B. Plus a Dish to Pass R.S.V.P. ~ John Bennett Rendezvous Location: ~ Lat 42º 33.8 N Lon 082º 41.4 W Suggested Route: 1. Middle Channel Entrance to Buoy GC 3 2. Run Course MC 090º for 1.5 Mi. 3. Turn to MC 156º for 0.3 Mi. 4. Look Around for Other GPPS Boats. 5. Anchor and Have Fun!

17 NEED A HOTEL FOR THE WEEKEND Hotels in Muskegon Shoreline Inn 750 Terrace Pointe Blvd Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor rd St Victory Inn & Suites 2967 Henry St Comfort Inn 1675 E. Sherman Blvd Hampton Inn 1401 E. Ellis Rd Fairfield Inn & Suites 1520 E. Mt. Garfield Rd Hotels in Grand Haven Best Western Beacon Inn 1525 S. Beacon Blvd. Rodeway Inn 1010 S. Beacon Blvd. Holiday Inn 940 W. Savidge, Company Spring Lake, Name MI Hotels in Holland There are many hotel options in Holland, MI Celebrating 100 Years of Boating Education and Service Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival 1-3 August 2014 Friday Afternoon Festivities Join fellow District 9 members for a picnic at the Great Lakes Marina located at 1920 Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon. The festivities begin at Look for the picnic tables near E-Pier. All food will be provided. Bring you own beverages. Alcohol is permitted. Come for a fun time on the shores of Lake Michigan. Saturday is Parade Day! The Meijer Grand Parade is the highpoint of the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. The parade is one the largest parades in Michigan consisting of marching bands, military units, dignitaries and floats. Come help set up District 9 s parade unit at The parade begins at District Bridge & Commanders wear Uniform D or E. Members & Commanders without Uniform D or E wear khaki pants/shorts and your squadron s shirt. If you love a parade you won t want to miss this one! Water and snacks will be available. After the parade explore the events happening in Grand Haven or come back to the Great Lakes Marina and relax or enjoy the many activities in Muskegon. Join members of District 9 for a weekend of fellowship and fun. Come and represent your squadron. Let s show everyone we are proud of our 100 years of service! For more information, call D/Lt Rose Stano, P at or rstano@comcast.net 15 Up North Rendezvous 2014 Up North Rendezvous 2014 Mackinaw Island August 6-8, 2014 In conjunction with GPYC, OC, CRBC and Grosse Pointe Power Squadron. Thursday night cocktail party will be at the Governor s Summer House Boat wells may all be taken, incase you want to drive up. Please call or Ty Totte, AP for RSVP, dockage details, and cocktail/dinner reservations or hottotte2@aol.com Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

18 16 GPPS Spring Launch at Bayview Yacht Club left to right Gloria Wiczorek, Pam Riddell, Cdr Jan Curle, P/C Ron Utz and Bonnie, P/C Bob Malicki, Valeria Miller Grosse Pointe Power Squadron left to right Stella Gornick, Rita Charvat, P/C Joan McCarron Elyse Rose-Trupiano and P/C Philip Trupiano, Valeria Miller Vessel Safety Checks Grosse Pointe Yacht Club May 17, 2014 Bill Quinlan Jr., P/C Mike Pipia, P/D/C Bill Stano and P/C Bill Quinlan Vessel Safety Check and Cook Out Jefferson Beach Marina May 17, 2014 P/C Mike Pipia and P/C Bill Quinlan at the booth. Cdr Jan Curle and P/C Mike Babiarz cooking the hot dogs at the Gas Dock

19 GPPS 17 Memorial Day Parade 2014 left to right P/C Bob Kreig, St Clair Shores, Cdr Jan Curle, P/D/C Linda Lalonde Lt/C John Bennett, and Jerry Lalonde waiting for the parade St. Clair Shores heading off in the Parade with Cdr Jan Curle and P/D/C Linda Lalonde riding the jet skis Tons of Trucks Community Event Tons of Trucks Community Event Sponsored by St. John Hospital at 23 mile and Romeo Plank on Saturday May 31, 2014 where we had a booth to promote boating safety and handed out tons of stickers to wear your like jacket. Pictured are P/D/C Bill Stano, P/D/C Linda Lalonde and Jerry Lalonde along with Lt/C Rose Stano who handed out information on Stroke at the next booth. Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

20 Member FINRA/SIPC Steven M. Dines Vice President - Investments Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Northwestern Hwy., Suite 110 Farmington Hills, MI Direct: Toll Free: Cell: Fax: steven.dines@wellsfargoadvisors.com Reif Carbide Tool Co., Inc. We promote safe boating Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Attention Members! Ad Space Available HERE Tars & Tripe Contact Fred Muller for information EAST NINE MILE ROAD BOX 862 WARREN, MICHIGAN Fred John Reif Celebrate GPPS 75th Anniversary 75 Grosse Pointe Power squadron Congratulations 2014 Bridge

21 Attention Members! Ad Space Available HERE Tars & Tripe Contact Fred Muller for information General Marine Service Corporation Ardmore Park St. Clair Shores, MI Mechanical Engineering Marina & Waterfront Design Erosion & Wave Damage Control Phone (586) Fax (586) John C. Bennett, P.E. GPPS Member Great Lakes National MARINE & RV FINANCING Bill Grambo Vice President National Sales Manager In Michigan: Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI Phone: (586) Fax: (586) In Illinois: (847) Toll Free: (888) Attention Members! Ad Space Available HERE Tars & Tripe Contact Fred Muller for information Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

22 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron July 2014 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat America s Boating Course GPFPP - 18: St. Clair Boat Harbor Charles Moore Hoedown Weekend July

23 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 2014 Events & Rendezvous Schedule JUNE June 2 June 4 June 7 June 11 June 13 June 14 June 14 June 21 June 25 JULY July 7 July AUGUST MONDAY - America s Boating Course GPF Pier Park, 18:30 WEDNESDAY - Workshop for Predicted Log GPFPP SATURDAY - Birmingham Commander Ball The Banquet Center - Troy, MI WEDNESDAY - Member Picnic GPF Pier Park Shelter - 18:30 FRIDAY - Wyandotte Commanders Ball Dossin Museum on Belle Isle SATURDAY - Eastside Predicted Log Contest GPF Pier Park SATURDAY - Celebrate the Lake in Mac Ray Harbor SATURDAY - It s Always 5:00 Summer Island Bash at P/C Conrad s on Harson s Island WEDNESDAY -Bristol Bay Educational Cruise Coast Guard Station Group Detroit - 19:00 MONDAY - America s Boating Course GPF Pier Park, 18:30 FRIDAY - SUNDAY - St. Clair Boat Harbor, Charles Moore Hoedown Weekend St. Clair Boat Harbor August 1-3 FRIDAY - SUNDAY - Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven, MI August 6-8 WEDNESDY - FRIDAY - Up North Rendezvous Mackinaw Island August 10 SUNDAY - Goose Bay Marsh Party Rendezvous Goose Bay SEPTEMBER September 6 September OCTOBER October SATURDAY - Oktobeerfest P/C Bennett s Residence WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY - Governing Board, USPS Arlington, VA FRIDAY - SUNDAY - D/9 FALL Arlington, VA Note: Refer to the GPPS web site for more details - Unless otherwise posted - All GPPS General Membership Meetings are on the second Wednesday - Sept. through May All GPPS Executive Committee Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday - Aug. through May Port Index DYC - Detroit Yacht Club GPFPP - Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park GPYC - Grosse Pointe Yacht Club JBM - Jefferson Beach Marina Tars and Tripe Summer 2014

24 Make plans to join us at the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Launching of the Edmund Fitzgerald June 7, 1958 The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was built by Great Lakes Engineering Works as Hull 301 at it s yard in River Rouge, Michigan on the Detroit River. The vessel was launched on June 7, General Membership Meeting and Member Picnic Wednesday 11 June 2014 GROSSE POINTE POWER SQUADRON Mack Ave. #421 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236