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1 Volume 52 Number 1 SPRING 2015 Official publication of District 28, United States Power Squadrons Lead Line California Poppy INSIDE THIS ISSUE: USPS Member Benefits Meet V/C Bob Miller 2 D28 D/C Report 2 Photos 3 D Bridge 4 Call to Meeting March 6 and 7, 2015 Spring Council & Conference Agenda D28 Nominating Committee Report D13 Conference Report 6 National Governing Board in San Diego Lessons Learned from the USCG D28 Council/ Conference Registration How do you prefer to receive your Lead Line? Lead line Editor & Publisher D/1 Lt Jill Powell, AP Phone: Cell: uspsleadline@earthlink.net U.S.P.S. Member Benefits Submitted by P/C M. Cida Diehl, SN A re you up to date with the USPS Member Benefits? Your certificate number is your ticket to real savings! Familiarization yourself with the Member Benefits section on the USPS website: min_dept/membenefits.htm Here you will find information on special benefits you receive for being a member of USPS. Fraternal, Education, Civic Service - we have it all! Our many benefits are a plus! An overview listing of all our benefits with links to description pages can be found from the pull down menu above. Office Depot is a great benefit that can be used on many products. It has proven to be the most popular and yet many members have not heard about it! The biggest savings is through the printing service (not self-serve). They offer discounts on many other items, but not the same item all the time; and not everything is discounted. In order to take advantage of the deal, a card can be printed directly from the Member Benefits - Office Depot web site. Keep this card in your wallet at all times and use on every purchase, whether planning on paying for it yourself or if asking for reimbursement. It will save either you or your squadron money! Use the card on all Office Depot purchases online or in the store regardless if discounted that week or not. USPS will get a small percentage back for that purchase. You must present the Office Depot discount card at time of purchase. Your USPS Membership card will not work at any store or online for purchases. The associates have no idea who USPS is and won't be able to help you, if you don't have the Office Depot card Calendar MARCH 6-7 D28 SPRING COUNCIL/CONFERENCE & C.O.W. Hosted by SLRSPS April Inland Rendezvous Katherine Landing Lake Mohave, AZ. LMSPS May National Safe Boating Week All Squadrons June 20 Summer Solstice Event SDSPS August USPS National Governing Board Meeting San Diego, CA October D28 Fall Conference Hosted by PSPS. Office Depot and Office Max have merged. However, at this time, Office Max will not accept the Office Depot discount card as the computer systems have not been merged. If Office Depot is not convenient, try purchasing online at the USPS Member Benefit - Office Depot website. It will be delivered the next day. Continued on P. 3

2 P a ge 2 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 MEET THE V/C IN CARLSBAD, CA. V/C Robert C. (Bob) Miller, SN-CN Bob Miller and his wife Kathy, of Normandy Park, WA. joined Poverty Bay Sail & Power Squadron (and USPS) in His first job was Squadron Safety Officer but he soon became fully involved in the Education Department teaching the Squadron Boating Course, Seamanship, and Piloting. He became Assistant Squadron Education Officer and then Squadron Education ooficer. Next, he was the Executive Officer, then Commander. He also acted as the Squadron Technical Officer for many years as well as starting the Vessel Safety Check program for the squadron and was also District VSC Chair. Bob is the U.S. Power Squadron s representative to the State of Washington and has served on the State Boating Advisory Council for the last 10 years. His first national position was on the newly created VSC Committee where he became Staff Commander and Rear Commander. He later combined the VSC and the Recreational Boating Safety Committees and was R/C for the resulting new Safety Committee. He then joined the National Budget Committee as Staff Commander in 2012 where he was until his election to the Board of Directors as Treasurer where he is today. Bob and Kathy joined the squadron together. Their daughter and her husband joined in 2004 and their twin grandsons became members in They also have a son who is a member. Bob claims that their latest boat, Our Brigadoon, was necessary, in order to provide sleeping accommodations for the twins. That was how he sold the idea to Kathy anyway, or so the story goes. District Commander s Report D/C Kenneth W. Smith, AP 2014 THE PRESENT THE FUTURE I t was just short of one year ago that I stood before the assembled District members at the Change of Watch in Newport Beach and talked about USPS, technology and our future. It was my hope that this would help inspire our squadrons and the district to take bold steps, rapidly adopting new technologies to boost their presence in our new world which is rapidly becoming 100 percent digital. Over the last months I have observed some, though not many, advances in the adoption of technologies by various levels at USPS. While National continues to struggle updating it's web site, it has dramatically improved the quality and number of it's online publications and postings. Starting so far behind they have along way to advance but there is starting to be hope. Throughout the 2014 year it was my hope to initiate the use of more technology within the district. While we did make some advances there is a lot left to do. Most members now receive all of their district publications electronically, thus eliminating a significant district expense. Recent by-law changes allowed us to hold our first totally electronic council meeting in December. In less than an hour we successfully concluded all necessary district business. I suspect this will become standard practice in 2015; significantly improving district squadron communication. I participated in a District 13 council meeting where most members were at a restaurant while others were in distant locations including Hawaii. The greatest implementation of technology I saw in 2014 was at the squadron level. Free from much of the upper level bureaucracies they were able to experiment and try new ideas. Continued on P. 7

3 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 P a ge 3 Purchases made do not need to be for USPS business only. The discount card can be used for personal or business use as well as other organizations, but by a USPS member only. Discount is given at time of purchase. Motel 6 Anytime that you are traveling, whether it is for business or pleasure, take advantage of the USPS member benefit discount. Since Motel 6 is the lowest priced hotel of any national brand, the discount will help save you even more! To book your reservation using the discount call and use the USPS discount code: CP USPS Members receive a 15% discount on stays at all Red Roof Inn locations. Make reservations online through USPS s Red Roof Inn, call or visit a Red Roof Inn location today, and use promo code: to receive your discount! Whether you are looking for an upscale hotel, an all-inclusive resort or something more cost-effective, you can save on rooms at nearly 7,000 participating hotels worldwide. Wyndham Hotels is offering USPS Members 20% off the Best Available Rate at participating locations every time you travel. Visit Wyndham Rewards or call our special member benefits hotline Ask for corporate code: You can save up to 25% off your next car rental while experiencing the comfort and reliability that come with renting from Avis. With 4,800 locations in over 140 countries, there's always an Avis nearby to help you with your car rental needs. To rent a car, visit Avis or call toll free at And remember to use your Avis discount code: B to enjoy these special savings! Budget Car Rental Make your budget go further by getting a great deal on a great car from Budget. You will get an amazing deal every time you rent up to 20% off Budget s great rates. To book your car, visit Budget Car Rental online or call toll free, and mention the USPS BCD code: R Receive a promotional code for a $10 discount off Sea Tow membership, whether you are purchasing a new membership or renewing your membership. This brings the cost of a Sea Tow Gold Card Membership down to $159 per year, while offering the same valuable services and benefits enjoyed by all other Sea Tow members. When joining or renewing ( or SEATOW ( ) use the code: PSQ. More Benefits Arriving Soon! At the 2015 Annual Meeting in January, USPS will be announcing three new member benefits! USPS D28 Fall Council & Conference 2014 in Laughlin, NV. Jo Anne Waller, Ron Werner, USPS C/C Robert Baldridge, Connie Johnson and Jackie Wanta. SLRSPS Change of Watch 2015 David Nack, Dan Rancourt, Shawn Goit, Suzy Cooper, Jennifer Alcantara and Bob Miller They are as follows: 1. Solude Coffee - A Squadron Benefit 2. American Hearing Benefits 3. WOW Training Aids Remember or know that by using one or more benefits a year, you can recoup the cost of your membership dues. A full room at the USPS National Meeting General Session in Jacksonville, FL. Saturday January 24, D/C Ken Smith dismisses the 2014 SDSPS Bridge: Katie Law, Catherine Isaksen, Chester White, Marco Carvalho, Paula Vance and Bob Gibbs.

4 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 D28 Bridge 2014/5 Bridge: Commander D/C Kenneth Smith, AP Executive Officer D/Lt/C Robert Hubbard, AP District Education Officer D/Lt /C Ronald Werner, SN Administrative Officer D/Lt/C Jo Anne Waller, S Secretary Stf/C Bill Johnson, SN Treasurer D/Lt/C Jackie Wanta, S DISTRICT 28 SPRING COUNCIL & CONFERENCE 6 7 MARCH, 2015 Ahoy everyone! Mark your Calendars now! San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron is hosting the D28 Spring Council & Conference. Plan ahead and join them in beautiful seaside village of Carlsbad, California, at the: Tamarack Beach Resort. Reservations may be made by calling ask for room block under Event Code: USPS District 28. Rates: Courtyard Room $ tax per night; Partial Ocean View $138 + tax per night; Ocean View $153 + tax per night. Should you have any questions, please either Co-Chair at Jill Powell sanluisrey@earthlink.net Suzy Cooper SuzyCoop@gmail.com Dis t r ic t 2 8 Fall Council / C o n fe re n ce C a l l t o Me e ti n g P a ge 4 To the: District 28 Bridge Officers Past District Commanders General Committees Planning Committees Squadron Commanders, Bridges and Delegates All Other Interested Members and Parties By order of the District Commander, notice is hereby given that the D/28 Spring Council & Conference will be held at the following time and place: Date: Friday & Saturday March, 2015 Time: Friday 1600 Friday Hospitality Saturday 0730 Continental Breakfast Conference Room 0800 Spring Council Meeting 0900 Spring Conference 1900 Spring Conference Dinner Place: Tamarack Beach Resort, Conference Room (2nd Floor) 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA Purpose: To carry on the business of District 28, USPS; To establish committees and make appointments thereto; To fill any vacancy in any elective office; To conduct Elections of Officers of the District To make and approve interim changes in the Budget; To consider the Bylaws Amendments proposed by the Rules Committee; To consider resolutions and recommendations from the Squadrons and refer them to the conference for action or to committee for further study; To conduct all other business of the District which may properly come before the Council or Conference. Uniform: Friday Hospitality: USPS or Squadron Polo Shirts Saturday Meetings: Uniform G (short sleeve shirt, white or black pant/skirt) or USPS or Squadron Polo Shirts acceptable; Saturday Night: Blazer/Sport Coat with Black Tie, Dress or appropriate attire. D13 Fall Conference : October 23-25, th Anniversary Honolulu, Hawaii Submitted by Stf/C William Bill Johnson, SN Secretary District 28 Submitted by Lynne Keltner The Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron welcomed all of the USPS members to its 100th Anniversary Celebration. The first night we were treated to the Real Gastropod Restaurant set up by Brad Vessels. We were then invited to the Waikiki Yacht Club for a nightcap. All this we could do walking via the beach! On the Wednesday we visited the Polynesian Cultural Center where we were treated to an unbelievable demonstration by talented folks of their native dances. Then on Friday to the Iolani Palace, in the downtown historical district of Honolulu. Then a dinner cruise on the water. Continued on P.6

5 P. 5 D28 Spring Council and Conference 6 7 March, 2015 Hosted by San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron Location: Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., (a/k/a Highway 101), Carlsbad, CA Telephone: Free underground parking for resort guests. Free street parking for delegates not staying in resort room. Room Reservation Group Code: USPS District 28 (800) Courtyard Room $ tax* per night; Partial Ocean View Room $ tax per night; Ocean View $153 + tax per night. *Tax = 10% plus $1 city fee. (Single/Double Occupancy). Accommodation includes breakfasts. Individual (make your own) room reservations. Rooms are limited so if your choice is unavailable, and you have not been offered a room, please your request to: sanluisrey@earthlink.net. Friday 06 March Activity: Wild Animal Park Escondido Discounted rate of $35 per person. All USPS members invited. Reservations required Hospitality Conference Room Spaghetti Dinner and Refreshments in the Conference Room courtesy of SLRSPS. Saturday 07 March Activities: 0730 Continental Breakfast in Conference Room courtesy SLRSPS 0800 D28 Council Meeting 0900 D28 Conference Lunch at Norte Restaurant (No Host) - walk 1 block 1315 Reconvene 1700 Hospitality in Conference Room 1830 Pre-dinner Social Hour (next door at Dini s by the Sea Restaurant) - No Host Bar 1900 Conference Dinner and Ceremonies All member Activity: Friday A special rate of $35 per person has been negotiated for any USPS member/guest to visit San Diego Wild Animal Park /Zoo Safari Park, San Pasqual Valley Rd. Escondido, CA Tel: (760) Spouse/Guest Activity: Saturday An excursion to the Carlsbad Outlet Center for an hour of speed-shopping. Lunch back with the D28 council/conference delegates at Norte Restaurant Afternoon drive and tour with wine tasting at Orfila Vineyards & Winery. (Reservations required). Orfila Vineyards & Winery could be substituted with tour of San Diego Botanic Garden (Encinitas), a/k/a Quail Gardens. (Reservations required). Members: Meeting and hospitality activities will be held at the Tamarack Beach Resort. Saturday s lunch will be held a few minutes walk to Norte Mexican Restaurant, 3003 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA Saturday s Dinner and Change of Watch will be held at Dini s by the Sea Restaurant, 3290 Carlsbad Blvd., next door to Tamarack Beach Resort. No driving necessary. Conference Co-Chairs: D/1/Lt Jill Powell: (760) : Lt/C Suzy Cooper: (808) : sanluisrey@earthlink.net SuzyCoop@gmail.com

6 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 P a ge 6 D28 Nominating Committee Report PER SECTION OF THE BYLAWS OF DISTRICT 28 THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SETS OUT BELOW ITS NOMINEES FOR THE WATCH YEAR: BRIDGE: Commander D/C Kenneth Smith, AP Executive Officer D/Lt/C Jo Anne Waller, S District Education Officer D/Lt/C Ronald Werner, SN Administrative Officer OPEN Secretary Stf/C Bill Johnson, SN Treasurer D/Lt/C Jackie Wanta, S AUDIT COMMITTEE: RULES COMMITTEE: 1 Year Term OPEN 2 Year Term P/D/C Frank Fitzgerald, AP 2 Year Term OPEN 3 Year Term Bev Kelley, AP 3 Year Term OPEN 3 Year Term OPEN NOMINATING COMMITTEE: 2 Year Term P/C J. Brockway Clark, SN San Diego 2 Year Term P/D/C Connie Johnson, SN Phoenix 3 Year Term Lt/C Suzy Cooper, AP San Luis Rey 3 Year Term OPEN Lake Mohave 3 Year Term OPEN Balboa Respectfully submitted by: P/D/C Connie Johnson, SN C J. Brockway Clark, SN Effective January 25, 2015 D13 Fall Conference continued from P. 4 On Saturday night we all went to the Hawaii Yacht Club for a luau of good food. Lynne won a bottle Hawaiian Rum and Lou Loth won the grand prize a handmade catamaran complete with lines, rigging and sails, a beautiful piece of art. Sunday was the last and most wonderful of all of the events. We visited Kaneohe Bay for a delicious BBQ lunch. We then boarded three big and beautiful sailing ships for a view of the bay where the Japanese first bombed before hitting Pearl Harbor. Then on to see giant turtles in their natural habitat. From there we sailed to an ocean sandbar where the ships dock themselves 1/4 of the way on to it. A ladder was dropped, and we climbed down to enjoy swimming and paddling in the clear blue waters along with a home-made brew by P/C Jeff Raiford. Thank you to Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron Commander Richard Denton and his wife Cindy, as without them, this conference would not have occurred. Thank you too for all the members who contributed, making this a once in a lifetime event for us.

7 L ead Line V olume 52 N u m ber 1 District Commander s Report contd. from P. 2 Two of our D28 squadrons held their first ever joint education Webinar. More are planned for Some squadrons are coordinating events using Sail Angle and more effectively utilizing their web pages to promote their activities. Many squadron monthly newsletters, while still in a conventional format, are very sophisticated, eye catching and so full of useful information that they rival and sometimes exceed professional publications. Most contain embedded hyperlinks greatly enhancing their usefulness. I am very proud of our squadrons 2014 adoption and implementation of technologies to advance their goals and enhance membership experiences. I only wish I could have been physically able to do more to aid our district and squadrons in adopting these technologies as they attempt to bring new life to USPS. We still have the problem that many members are comfortable with the old ways and have no desire to utilize many new technologies. We must be very sensitive to their desires and embrace them for what they have done to lead us in the past, but we can not let that stop us from looking and moving forward. I believe there is a bright future for USPS if we embrace, and do not fear, these new helpful technologies. Late last year an event occurred which totally convinced me that carefully choosing which technologies to adopt and mastering these can dramatically improve our lives at home, on the water and within USPS. Subsequent investigation and discussions with marine professionals has further convinced me that what Pat and I experienced is the future. Following is a short description of this incredible eye opening event. Pat and I were invited to spend two weeks helping a friend move his boat from Maryland to Naples, Florida, along the Intra Costal Waterway. He is 58, retired from the U.S. Air Force and as I discovered, has found an amazing way to embrace new technologies, to improve his boating experience, therefore greatly simplifying his life. As the days progressed, I watched him conduct our cruise and his entire life using only an ipad; neither phone, desktop nor laptop computer. With just his ipad and a 2GB data plan I watched him make scores of Skype calls around the world, link with his home phone system; keep in touch with his wife and friends, while also planning a two month trip to China. While we had two Garmin 7000 series chart plotters running the boat, he navigated down the ICW with his ipad using Garmin BlueChart and getting instant cloud sourced updates and marina information from the free interactive cruising guide application, Active Captain. Every day s route contained over a hundred waypoints, casually and effortlessly plotted on the ipad and transferred to the Garmin Chart Plotters. Up to date information concerning bridges, locks, marinas and the current status of the ever changing ICW were just an ipad cart tap and an Active Captain read away. As we relaxed in the evening he streamed cocktail music for us from Pandora. When we rented a car in Daytona Beach he navigated us to our meeting using, once again, a free cloud sourced navigation program called Waze which notified us in real time of several traffic problems. We even located the cheapest and closest supplier of gas using the free real time pricing application GasBuddy. While off watch he updated his daily ships blog, coordinated the membership records of, and authored several articles for two boat owners clubs he runs. He included photos, some taken with the ipad, others sent from friends and some found on other web sites. P a ge 7 Our daily news came from USA Today, and Bloomberg apps. When we walked around towns such as Savanna, Georgia, we used Google Maps to find tourist attractions and even locate a liquor store for our Mexi-night margaritas (it was Sunday in Georgia). Whenever either he, or his wife, who was 300 miles away, made any financial transaction, he received a detailed notification outlining the entire transaction. All of the ship's documentation manuals had been downloaded and stored in icloud where we easily accessed them to aid in an engine repair. During the entire two weeks, I never saw him touch a physical piece of paper. And while all of this was happening, he was using the free language teaching application Duolingo to become fluent in Italian; which impressively he accomplished! In those two weeks we used less than 1GB from the data plan. Today, most of the major marine electronics manufacturers have equipped their products with wireless links to mobile devices. Furuno now allows radar viewing on smart phones. Today there are thousands of apps to fulfill every conceivable marine need. Filing a float plan has evolved from a cumbersome, write a plan and notify the authorities, to just download an app, make a few clicks and it is sent to any number of close friends and relatives. Everything we use, and everything we do today, is becoming interconnected and the devices aware of where we are at all times. Almost any piece of information we need for any purpose is available with just a few clicks or spoken words. Google glass is bringing this full time, real time, to our eyes. Continued on P. 9

8 L ead Line V olume 52 N u m ber 1 P a ge has brought an honor and an opportunity to the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) District 28 (D/28) and all the D/28 squadrons (Balboa, Lake Mohave, Phoenix, San Diego, San Luis Rey and South Bay). Starting on August 23 through August 30, 2015 the National Governing Board will be meeting at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego. Please note these are new dates that were changed during the Annual Meeting on January 24 th. This is the first time that I m aware of USPS holding a National Meeting in a D/28 location. They were close a few years ago, but that was in D/13 territory. We need to show the rest of the Organization that D/28 is the best! That will require us to show them the fantastically friendly hospitality of our region as well as the sights and features of the area. The National Meetings committee will be contacting our squadrons and District in the near future for that information and assistance. All squadron members can help. If you want to volunteer to help in any way, notify your Squadron Commander or District Commander. If all else fails, even contact me (billj6@gmail.com). As soon as we can get organized, we will call on you to help. Please plan on attending this Governing Board so you can learn firsthand that the They at National is actually the Us members. The National organization is made up of local squadron members volunteering beyond the local level to the betterment of all squadrons. More information will be available on the National website reservations/meetings.php within the next few weeks. Submitted by Stf/C William Bill Johnson, SN Secretary District 28 LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE U.S. COAST GUARD SPRING 2015 his is my first US T Coast Guard Navigation Rules related message in The Lead Line. I may decide to continue if there is enough response from our USPS Members. We turned the corner, the 2014 holidays are behind us, installing new officers, and face a new year of boating education, community service and fellowship. From this corner it is my wish that we may all enjoy a safe boating year in the USPS. If that means learning a thing or two from the USCG Navigation Rules, then I will be more than happy. The optimist in me says that our Southwestern USA winter is almost over and, if we don t hurry up with our preparations, then we ll be late starting the boating season. Exaggerated? Maybe a little, but in several squadrons new bridges has been installed. The first Safe Boating Course has started as well as Coastal Navigation (Piloting), and many new members are becoming active. In The Mariner s Needle and The Ships Mail we publish a monthly Rules of the Road column. One month from now we will be having our first joint Rendezvous of the year. So let s make the most of our 2015 boating season. Let s first look at something basic in the category of Sound and Light Signals, specifically INLAND. This may speak to all of us. My question is: When shall you sound maneuvering signals on INLAND waters? Is it, within 1/2 mile, upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel, when in a meeting situation on a clear day, when crossing the track of another vessel in sight of one another, or all of the above? To answer this you have to look it up, in the U.S.C.G. NAVIGATION RULES (COMDTINST M16672), and tell me what the Rules say and the subsection that applies. Particularly, look at the significant difference between INTERNA- TIONAL and INLAND! In dealing with some basics in the category of INLAND Sound and Light Signals, I challenge you to mentally prepare to sound your horn if needed. In all honesty, I rarely use my horn, even though it is always at the ready. If I am the give-way vessel I like to act early and clearly, so that a signal is not necessary. Having said that, and following my normal procedure for answering, you go to ANNOTATED CONTENT at the beginning of the Rules, find Part D Sound and Light Signals, then find Maneuvering and Warning Signals. You see that I make it rather easy with the clues in my question. Now you read Rule 34 (a) and see that it is all of the above. Let me add a comment here: this is for a power-driven vessel underway and key word is shall. If you choose not to give a signal, and a collision results, you may be found negligent in court! Also note, for INLAND, that one or two blasts shall be answered. This is not the case for INTERNATIONAL. For the second challenge let s build on this rule. Say you have reached agreement in an INLAND crossing situation by VHF radio (is that allowed?), then whistle signals. A: Are required B: Are not required, but may be sounded C: Are required if crossing within one half mile D: Are required when crossing within one mile Again, you have to look it up and tell me what the Rules say and the subsection that applies. Particularly, look at the significant difference between INTERNA- TIONAL and INLAND! Captain Adriaan Veldhuisen Adriaan.veldhuisen@cox.net

9 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 D28 Spring Council and Conference REGISTRATION FORM P a ge 9 ~ San Diego Wild Animal Park/Zoo Safari Park Friday excursion and the Friday and Saturday Dinners are open to all USPS, district and squadron members, families and guests ~ Rank Last Name First Name MI Grade Rank Last Name First Name MI Grade Address City State Zip Code Cell Phone/Telephone District Squadron Friday March Wild Animal Park $35.00 Saturday March 7 TOTAL AMOUNT 1600 Registration Hospitality in Conference Room 1600 Delegates depart Wild Animal Park Hospitality with Spaghetti Dinner & Refreshments - Conference Room 0730 Registration Continental Breakfast 0800 D28 Council Meeting D28 Conference $5.00 Courtesy SLRSPS 0930 Spouse/Guest Activity - Carlsbad Outlet Center Transportation provided. FOC Lunch at Norte Restaurant Spouse/Guests join group Delegates walk 1 block. $ Spouse/Guest Activity - Orfila Vineyards & Winery or San Diego Botanic Garden Encinitas. Transportation provided. $ D28 Delegates reconvene in Conference Room 1700 Hospitality in Conference Room $ Pre-Dinner Social Hour Dini s by the Sea Restaurant Next door to Tamarack beach Resort 1900 D28 Conference Dinner and Change of Watch Ceremonies. Please select from the following: 8 oz. Flat Iron Steak Salmon 5 Rosemary Chicken Shrimp Alfredo (Pasta) All meals served with House Salad, potato and vegetables Raffle Tickets 1 ticket for $1, 12 tickets for $10 and 25 tickets for $20 No Host $ $ $ 1 Please make checks payable to: San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron (SLRSPS) and mail with completed registration form, by February 28, 2015, to: D/1 Lt Jill Powell, 6554 Via Barona, Carlsbad, CA Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Tamarack Beach Resort. Courtyard Room: $130 + Tax; Partial Ocean View $138 + Tax; Ocean View $153 + Tax. (Single/Double Occupancy) Use Group Code: USPS District 28 Tel: (800) Accommodation includes breakfast and free underground parking.

10 L ead Line V olume 52 Number 1 P a ge 10 How do you prefer to receive your Lead Line? The USPS District 28 bi-annual newsletter, the Lead Line is distributed via . It is also available all year on by going to the File Cabinet and looking for the heading Lead Line. There are 2 issues per year Spring and Fall. Perhaps there are members who would rather receive the publication via hard copy. If you prefer to receive the Lead Line half-yearly by US Postal Service in booklet format, please contact the Editor/Publisher: Signature Print your name Mailing Address: Squadron: Please mail or this notice to: Thank you! D/1 Lt Jill Powell, AP Editor/Publisher Lead Line USPS 6554 Via Barona Carlsbad, CA uspsleadline@earthlink.net District Commander s Report contd. from P. 7 There are so many possibilities out there for squadrons to exploit the technologies of today and those of tomorrow. Using these technologies to teach new members how to have a safer more enjoyable time on the water is the only possible future for USPS and the survival of our squadrons. I know this change will be painful for many of our members, but as my year as District Commander ends, I call on all of our squadrons to look within for those members who have already learned and embraced many of these technologies. I ask them to develop non-traditional teaching techniques and programs to entice new members to join, get involved and contribute to or mission of Civic Service, Fraternal Boating and Self Education. Thank you for allowing me to be your Commander for the last year. It has sincerely been my pleasure to serve District 28. I look forward with great optimism on seeing how you all embrace the future. Please click on the links embedded in this letter to learn about all the technologies I have discussed. ******************** D/C Kenneth E. Smith, AP District 28 Website: Balboa Sail & Power Squadron Trident Lake Mohave Sail & Power Squadron No Wake Zone Phoenix Sail & Power Squadron Bos n s Pipe San Diego Sail & power Squadron The Ship s Mail San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron The Mariner s Needle Photos in this issue courtesy of Lt/C Shawn Goit, AP and D/1 Lt Jill Powell, AP

11 Primary Business Address for Newsletter: 6554 Via Barona Carlsbad, CA USPS Lead Line/D28 Geography