United States Power Squadrons. FORE n AFT. O c tobe r, 2018 L O N G B AY P O W E R S Q U A D R O N

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1 United States Power Squadrons FORE n AFT O c tobe r, 2018 L O N G B AY P O W E R S Q U A D R O N The official publication of Long Bay Power Squadron, District 26 A Unit Of United States Power Squadrons Volume 59, Issue 10 Commander Cdr. Dave DuBarr, P davedubarr@hotmail.com Executive Officer Lt/C Gary D. Laser, P dglaser96@att.net longbayps@yahoo.com Chartered 1960 Special Hurricane Florence Edition Administrative Officer Lt/C Deidre Laser dglaser96@att.net Education Officer Lt/C Nick Gilliam, AP nick.gilliam@icloud.com Asst.. Education Officer 1st Lt Stanley Gucwa, P sgucwa@gmail.com Secretary Lt/C Diane Patterson Treasurer Lt/C Carla Booth, P chb47@yahoo.com Commander Dave DuBarr, P Wow, what a month! As far as I know, Phil and Jacquelyn Johnson are the only members that have damage from the flood waters. I spoke with Phil and offered our assistance to help in any way we can. Of course, it will probably be a few weeks before the water level is down enough to be able to get into the house. If you know of anyone else that may need assistance, please let me know. LAST CALL FOR MERIT MARK INFORMATION!! your time spent and type of activity (landing cleanup, event planning/

2 preparation, event participation, etc.) for ANY Long Bay Power Squadron function to me to insure you get credit towards your Merit Mark. Times should include travel time to and from the activity. All it takes is 10 hours to earn your Merit Mark! Just a reminder that we continue to look for fresh ideas and new talent. Do you enjoy computer work? Maybe you d like to be our web master. How about taking pictures? You can serve as a photographer on one of our cruises or at a public function. Do you like to write? Why not share a boating experience by writing an article for the Fore n Aft. How about making sure your charts are accurate by participating in the Co-Op Charting Program? These are just a few ways to get involved without being on the Executive Committee (Bridge). Always remember, the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. LBPS is successful and moving forward because of its dedicated and enthusiastic members. If you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations, I can be reached at: (H) or (C) or at davedubarr@hotmail.com. Thank you everyone for all you are doing! As your Long Bay Sunshine Lady, I would like to send a bit of sunshine to anyone in our Squadron who could use some cheering up. In order for me to do this I need your help. Please let me know if you hear of someone in need. Mary Lou Gienopie, mlgienopie@yahoo.com 2

3 Administrative Officer Lt/C Deidre Laser Please join us for a fun-filled evening at Damon s Grill located at 2985 S. Ocean Blvd. on Tuesday, 9 October 2018, beginning at US Navy Retired Lt. William Craig Elliott will be our speaker. He will tell us about personal experiences in Italy as a Navy Investigative Services Special Agent. Lt. Elliott is also an author of Mike Blackstone, NIS Special Agent, Assignment Naples, Italy. Looking forward, The 57th Change of Watch is scheduled for Friday, 9 November 2018 starting at We will be having a buffet dinner at Murrells Inlet Community Center located at 4462 Murrells Inlet Road, Murrells Inlet, SC I know many of us have been impacted by the hurricane and flooding. I would appreciate an letting me know if you are attending the Damon's Grill Dinner Meeting AND if you plan to attend the Change of Watch as soon as possible. Thank you. Education Officer Lt/C Donald Nicholas Gillam, AP Asst. Education Officer LT Stanley Gucwa, P Upcoming Courses Advanced Marine Navigation (formerly Advanced Piloting) This course is planned to begin soon after the Weather Course is completed so around Nov. 12, The course is 8 weeks long. The prerequisite for the course is Marine Navigation (formerly Piloting). Some of the courses planned for 2019 include the America s Boating Course (one week after the Grand Strand Boat Show), Marine Electrical Systems and Boat Handling (formerly Seamanship). 3

4 BOATING SAFETY = SAFE BOATING From Executive Officer Gary Laser As I sat on the back of my boat this summer and watched the weekend boat traffic, it surprised me how many unsafe acts I saw. There were children riding without a PFD on an open bow; there was excessive speed and loud radios blaring, and people going out the channel in stormy weather and high waves. Most boaters try to be safe, but fall short due to lack of safety classes and boating education. The following page contains the 2017 Executive Summary provided by the U.S. Coast Guard. Don t be a statistic! Let USPS be your guide. Take advantage of the Long Bay Power Squadron s educational training for safety, handling, and navigation. 4

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6 Boating Activities By Boating Activities Chair - Lt/C Rhonda L. Hardee, JN This pains me to have to write this article when so many of my family, friends, neighbors, and some of you are living a nightmare with the flooding that is occurring as a result of Hurricane Florence. Please know that you are in my prayers. The members of Long Bay Power Squadron are family! We are here with you in the good times, and please know that we are here for you in these tough times also. We just need to know how we can help. Unfortunately, Florence cancelled our Kayaking event. Early on, we had 23 people that were signed up just to kayak. That didn t count those of you that were going to join us for lunch. With the flooding in Horry and Georgetown County, that was quite possibly the last event until the Change of Watch. We are also at a standstill with the Christmas Regatta to see how fast Conway is able to recover from all this. Please check our Facebook page for notifications and updates. March 8-10, 2019 I know it seems like a long way away, but we are hosting the District 26 Spring Conference in the beginning of the year. I am still looking for volunteers to assist with the Conference. You don t have to be a social butterfly or a front-line person. We need volunteers for behind the scenes also. Please contact me at to let me know what you would like to assist with. If you would love to help but don t know where you can assist, contact me and we can discuss where there is help needed. Thank you in advance for your help. Praying for everyone, Rhonda Surf Water promotions is a new signs and banners, etc. Check out their website at or check their Facebook page. Any questions you may have regarding items available, minimum quantities or cost contact Starr Schaker at The USPS Mission To Promote Recreational Boating Safety Through Education and Civic Activities While Providing Fellowship for our Members. 6

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8 Long Bay s Monthly Calendar of Events.. October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 Bridge Meeting 1830 Murrells Inlet Community Center Dinner Meeting 1830 Damon s D/26 Fall Conference & Change of Watch Thurmond Lake 20 D/26 Fall Conference & Change of Watch Thurmond Lake 21 D/26 Fall Conference & Change of Watch Thurmond Lake October Birthdays! Linda Nicholas 10/5 Brandon Myers 10/12 Tami Casey 10/14 Richard McCabe 10/18 8

9 Who s Who Afloat Dopey Rich & Mary Lou Gienopie The Admiral s Lady Carla Booth Jazz Cat Nick and Mary Gilliam Rhonda & Ricky Hardee Amy Lynn Amy and Gus Leftis Sotally Tober Stan and Donna Gucwa Summertime Blues Steve & Jessica Avinger Love Me Du Dave & Joyce DuBarr Steel n Time Dee and Gary Laser Believe Chuck Oeinck & Sue Pope Daug House Susan Stanecki Long Bay TRANSOM TAGS Help Support our Publication Minimum $20.00 Donation Please 9

10 Fore n Aft Questions and/or Suggestions should be sent to the editor, Jerry Williams, at wlmsclan@yahoo.com or call (843) Deadline for submitting articles, information, material, news, reports, etc. is the 20th of every month. The deadline for scuttlebutt has been extending to the 21st of every month. LONG BAY POWER SQUADRON Dinner Meeting 9 October 2018, 1830 (6:30 pm) Damon s Grill at 2985 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach. Our speaker will be retired naval officer Craig Elliott. RSVP: dglaser96@att.net. Squadron Policy: Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to meeting to avoid receiving an invoice. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis. 10