C A N. Thanks for the Opportunity to Serve. C/C Robert Baldridge, SN will attend the D/15 Spring Conference. Spring 2014

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1 C A N 15 Official Publication of District 15 A Unit of United States Power Squadrons Sail and Power Boating Dedicated to Promoting the Conference and District/Squadron Events Spring 2014 Thanks for the Opportunity to Serve As my term as District Commander comes to an end it is a time to reflect on what I ve learned during this period of time. As with most things we constantly learn from our experiences and interactions with others. Some personal observations: 1. The USPS members in D/15 are some of the best in the organization. We have a number of people from this district that are very involved at the National level doing everything they can to improve the organization for existing and future members. Thanks to them I think our future looks bright. 2. As D/C it is interesting to observe the different personalities of each of our squadrons. We all share common values, goals, and interests, but there are different approaches and techniques being employed in our squadrons to reach them. There are no right or wrong methods, just ones that seem to work fine for each individual squadron. I think this an outstanding illustration of people in an organization being able to share a common purpose yet using their individual approaches for the benefit of the full team. 3. Although many squadrons within USPS are facing the same challenges, this organization, and particularly D/15, is the benefactor of having a number of dedicated people who are committed to helping the organization succeed. Many less dedicated people would have simply given up. 4. As we celebrate the USPS Centennial we need to remember that for an organization to succeed for a century it has had to be adaptable to change and aligned with the needs and desires of its membership. USPS has proudly shown its ability to do so, and the tradition carries on. In closing I would like to express my personal thanks for all the help and support I have been privileged to receive during my term. Many people have helped me in so many different ways that it is impossible to name them here. Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to have served as your District Commander. Based on my experience, if you have an opportunity to serve this organization in a leadership capacity I urge you to strongly consider doing so. If your experience is anything like mine you will come away with a sense of both pride and humility when you see all of the committed volunteers that really make USPS the organization it is today and into tomorrow. Safe, fun, recreational boating! C/C Robert Baldridge, SN will attend the D/15 Spring Conference Hotel Info, Conference Registration Form on Pages 2-3 Deadline for Hotel Reservations 21 March 2014

2 CAN 15 Spring 2014 Issue (number 14-1) MASTHEAD Official publication of DISTRICT 15 DISTRICT BRIDGE Commander John B. Bell, AP Executive Officer Leonard Long, JN Educational Officer Hal Brewer, AP Administrative Officer Bill Arcediano, SN Secretary Debi Gould, S mermaidshair369@hotmail.com Treasurer Karen L, Gercak, AP mizhatt41@hotmail.com Asst Educ Officer Randy Clement, SN pogo451@att.net CAN 15 STAFF Editor Cheryl D. Jarrell, AP 130 Sherwood Forest Dr New Orleans, LA cdjarrell@cox.net Production Manager Robbie Jarrell, AP rcjarrell@cox.net Photographer Cheryl, Barry, Robbie, Hal, Glenn D/15 Web Page The Ensign, the Squadron with design, United States Power Squadrons, USPS, the "Flag Design", the "Trident Design", and the "Wheel-and-Ensign Design" are Registered Trademarks of United States Power Squadrons, Inc. CAN 15 2 C/C Robert A. Baldridge, SN - at D/15 Conference National Chief Commander for 2014, C/C Robert Baldridge of Baton Rouge, LA joined the Baton Rouge Squadron in 1976 as a college sophomore so his father would let him take the boat out by himself. His first job was on the squadron phone committee. He went on to serve on the Executive Committee, Seamanship instructor, Chairman of Local Boards, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer, and squadron Commander. He continues to serve as Newsletter Editor, Instructor Development Chairman, Operations Training Chairman, and Membership Chairman..In District 15, he has served as Computer Systems Committee Chairman, Rules Committee Chairman, Nominating Committee Chairman, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer, and Commander. His first national job was as a member of the national Computer Systems Committee in the mid 80 s. He went on to chair that committee and serve on the Marketing and Planning Committees. He was an aide to Chief Commanders Gordon, Kennedy, and Jensen and has served as the Assistant National Secretary, Secretary, Administrative Officer, National Executive Officer, and now as Chief Commander. He is a Life member with 30 Merit Marks. Married in 1983, Robert and Nancy Baldridge have two boys, Taylor and Noah. The entire family enjoys boating aboard their SeaRay, MUCH ADO, mostly in the rivers and lakes of Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. Commander Baldridge s two sons, Taylor and Noah, have joined the Baton Rouge Squadron hoping their father would let them take the boat out by themselves. D/Lt/C Bill Baton Rouge Sail & Power Squadron welcomes you to Arcediano,SN D/15 "Rollin' on the River." We have a big weekend planned says: Come and hope that you can make it. to the D/15 The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel, 130 conference France St, is the site for the conference. Please make your reservations soon as the cut-off date is 21 March. If you call for reservations, mention Power Squadron or Baton Rouge Sail and Power. If you reserve online the link below will automatically get the special rate of $99 per night. Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel or See page 3 for Conference Activities Registration form.

3 CAN 15 3 Baton Rouge March 2014 Certificate Last Name First Name Rank Certificate Last Name First Name Rank Address City Zip Phone Event Approx Time Count Early Bird by 3/14 After 3/14 Friday Golf Tournament at Greystone 0830 $70.00 $75.00 Experience / Handicap: Friday Crawfish Boil (includes beer & Cokes) 1700 $38 $40 At Boudreaux & Thibodeaux s 5 blks from (5-7PM) hotel (Shuttle Available for Tips) Breakfast on your own Commander s Meeting 0800 Nottoway Plantation Tour 0900 Pay as you go $20 Guided Tour + lunch Saturday Luncheon (Members & Guests) 1200 $35.00 $40.00 The Deli Buffet Incoming Commander s Reception Reception before Dinner Cash Bar 1830 Saturday Night Dinner & Change of Watch 1900 $45.00 $50.00 (7PM Sunday Send Off Total Total Please send check made out to BRSPS to: Cdr Donna M. Jessup, JN 4294 Stu-Jac Lane Slaughter, LA France St Tel:

4 Nominating Committee Report Pursuant to Article 6 of the Bylaws of District 15, the following members are nominated for the specified positions for the year. Commander Lenny Long, SN (Baton Rouge) Executive Officer William Arcediano, SN (Baton Rouge) Educational Officer Hal Brewer, AP (Perdido Bay) Administrative Officer Don Ellis, SN (New Orleans) Secretary Debi Gould, S (Mobile) Treasurer Karen Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton) Assistant Educational Randolph Clement, SN (New Orleans) Assistant Secretary Peggy Roy, S (Lake Pontchartrain) Assistant Treasurer Charles Heintz, Jr., P (New Orleans) Nominating Committee 1 year Dick Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton) 1 year Peggy Larkins, P (Singing River) 2 year Barry Pipes, AP (Baton Rouge) 2 year Pat Brewer, P (Perdido Bay) 3 year John Bell, AP (Lake Pontchartrain) 3 year Don Rowe, SN (Mobile) Rules Committee 1 year Chuck Keck, AP (Lake Pontchartrain) 2 year Harry Hebb, SN (Pensacola) 3 year Doug Gardner (Lake Pontchartrain) Auditing Committee 1 year Pat Brewer, P (Perdio Bay) 2 year Dan Ross, S (New Orleans) 3 year John Gniady, P (Lake Pontchartrain) Planning Committee 1 year Jeff Williams, JN (Lake Pontchartrain) 1 year Lynne Reynolds, AP (Ft. Walton) 2 year Donna Jessup, JN (Baton Rouge) 2 year Dean Hoffman, P (Pensacola) 3 year Jim Pech, AP (Perdido Bay) Submitted by: P/C Nolan Harold Sr., SN P/R/C Richard Gercak, AP P/C Peggy Larkins, P P/D/C Barry Pipes, JN P/C Pat Brewer, P P/D/C Glenn Roy, AP (Chairperson) Note: All 3 year committee members are new; most 1 and 2 year members are continuing in their previously elected positions. CAN 15 4 CALL TO CONFERENCE In accordance with District 15 bylaws, Article 5, Section 5.5, this constitutes official notice to the membership of District 15 of call to meeting, containing the agenda and other pertinent details for the 2014 Spring Conference. The meeting will convene at 0900 on 29 March 2014 at the Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA. All members of D/15 are encouraged to attend the Conference and may request the privilege of the floor, in accordance with bylaws Article 5, Sec 5.8. Each squadron commander is entitled to vote. Delegates shall be selected by each squadron on the basis of one delegate for each 25 active members in good standing, or major fraction thereof, as of the preceding 1 March, with a minimum of two delegates per squadron. Voting members of the Conference are: District Commander, District Lieutenant Commanders, Chairmen of the General Committees, Squadron Commanders, Past District Commanders who are active members of District 15 squadrons, and the delegates. Uniform at the Conference meeting for the District Bridge will be USPS uniform G. The uniform for other members and guests will be uniform G or other appropriate attire. D/15 Award Winning Newsletters and Webs for 2013 Newsletters Baton Rouge - The Windscoop Mobile - Four Blasts New Orleans - Topside Talk Pensacola - Lazy Log Perdido Bay - Lost Bay Treasures District 15 - CAN 15 Web Pages New Orleans Perdido Bay Mobile District 15 Thanks to the editors and webmasters for advancing communications for their squadrons. The newsletter advisor for District 15 is: P/C Pat Antoni, SN pantoni@aol.com The web advisor for District 15 squadrons is: P/C Frank Kemp, JN fkemp@optonline.net

5 CAN 15 5 District 15 Spring Conference Agenda Saturday 29 March 2014 Belle of Baton Rouge, 130 France St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Hosted by Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron Uniform G - Black trousers and short sleeve shirt 0800 Commanders Breakout D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SN Education Breakout P/D/C Hal Brewer, AP 0900 Conference Called to Order Invocation D/Lt Ann Gniady, P Pledge of Allegiance D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SN USPS Pledge D/Lt/C Bill Arcediano, SN Roll Call and Introductions P/D/C Robbie Jarrell, AP Necrology Ann Gniady, P Establishment of a Quorum D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S Change Order of Business Clarification of Voting Delegates P/D/C Robbie Jarrell, AP 2013 Fall Conference Minutes Approval D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S Host Squadron s Welcome Cdr Bill Arcediano, SN Chief Commander s Message C/C Robert Baldridge, SN Treasurer s Report D/Lt/C Karen L Gercak, AP Secretary s Report D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S Administrative Officer s Report D/Lt/C Bill Arcediano, SN Educational Officer s Report D/Lt/C Hal Brewer, AP Executive Officer s Report D/Lt/C Lenny Long, SN Commander s Report Presentation of Awards GENERAL COMMITTEES Nominating Committee Report Rules Committee Audit Report Educational Fund Report Conference Planning Committee Election of Officers Unfinished Business New Business Benediction P/D/C Glenn Roy, AP Stf/C Cheryl Jarrell, AP D/Lt Peggy Roy, S P/D/C Luther O Brien, SN D/Lt Donna Jessup, JN D/Lt Ann Gniady, P Conference Recessed until Change of Watch 1200 Lunch 1730 Incoming Commander Reception 1830 Reception before Dinner - Cash Bar 1900 Dinner and Change of Watch

6 CAN 15 6 From the D/15 Educational Officer When you receive your copy of CAN 15, the USPS Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, FL will be over and The National 100 Year Celebration with its Parade of Lights and fireworks display will just be a happy memory for those who were able to attend the Annual Meeting. Congratulations to V/C Robert Baldridge, SN, on being elected Chief Commander of USPS. C/C Baldridge, as you may know, is a member of D-15 s Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron. Recognition and a thank you go to two of our D/15 USPS members who are completing tours as Committee Chairs in the National Educational Department. R/C Wil Hugli SN, Ft Walton Sail and Power Squadron, has chaired the Educational Outreach Committee, and R/C Richard Carson, JN, Perdido Bay Power Squadron, chaired the Basic Public Education Committee. They both have contributed a great deal of time and effort to improving the USPS Educational Program. The Educational Meetings were very informative. Items of interest and discussion included the progress in updating and developing new courses and seminars, the progress in developing "On Line" courses and upgrades to the HQ800 reporting system. The Boating Simulator Project is well underway. A working version of the simulator was available for members to test drive. Responses were positive. No date for the completion of the project, number of units (expected to be 5) or distribution policy is available at this time. The project is financed by a Grant. I would like to thank the Squadron Nominating Committee Chairs for their timely submission of ED-80 Forms requesting DEO approval of their SEO and ASEO nominations. I would like to remind the SEOs to update their Local Boards Committee Chairs by submitting an ED-1 Form to the DEO for approval. The Local Boards Committees assist the SEO in establishing educational objectives and setting schedules, fees and facility requirements. Due to the efforts of the SEOs use of HQ800, to submit Boating Class Information on line, has become relatively routine with only an occasional hic-cup. HQ800 is still a work in progress and efforts to make the program more user-friendly and to simplify How to Instructions are ongoing. SEOs should confirm that their squadron OD-2 is up to date to assure that the appropriate people are in the communication loop. One last item: It s time for each squadron to start thinking about their nominee for The Chapman Award. Forms and in depth discussion on the nomination process can be found in the USPS Web Site. At this time the squadron nominations will have to be turned into the DEO around the middle of July. A firm deadline should be announced shortly. Each district must then choose and submit their finalist nomination to National by 01 September. D/Lt/C Harold L Brewer, AP D15 Education Officer hbrewer@gulftel.com National Educational Officer, V/C Bob Brandenstein, SN using the Boating Simulator The Boating Safety Virtual Trainer (BSVT) prototype includes three 20-inch monitors, a single-engine boat throttle and a steering wheel. The BSVT operates on a virtual lake of 3 miles by 4 miles in length and features a marina dock, other sail and power boats for crossing and overtaking exercises, and a slalom course for testing maneuverability and control. A total of five fully functioning units will be purchased. He noted that the fully functioning units will feature additional exercises and refined functions.

7 From the D/15 Secretary This is a bit of an insight of the District Secretary's Departments activities and committees. It really has to do with communication, and records. For all of this I am very proud to have wonderful department chairs and committees. Thank you all for your help for the past year, and special thanks to my Assistant Peggy Roy. I am sorry I have not made all the meetings, I have missed you. I hope to see you at the D/15 Council in Mobile on 8 March held in the Homeport. Peggy will attend the D/15 Conference in Baton Rouge March for me. From the Secretary s Department, a few sites that provide information on individual committees: Flag & Etiquette Historian Information Technology Operations Manual Communications: Publications and Websites Ship s Store The Ensign National USPS website What this department tries to accomplish It is important that accurate minutes of all meetings are kept. Copies of the district bylaws, the USPS Operations Manual, a current membership roster and the minutes of previous meetings should be at hand. Always use full names of persons and committees in transcribing the minutes. Meetings should be recorded on tape for future reference if necessary. Whether adopted or rejected, every principal motion placed before the assembly should be entered in the minutes. So PLEASE when making a motion, say your full name and speak loudly and clearly. The District Secretary is responsible for the following committees: Historian, Publications Committee, Newsletter editor, The Ensign correspondent, Computer Systems, Ship s Store, and District Roster. The secretary also issues the Call to Meeting, including the date, time, location, host squadron, uniform of the day or recommended dress, anticipated order of business and time sensitive reports, such as those from the Nominating or Finance Committee. Thank you all again for being so supportive and helping me look so good this past year. Always, Secretary Debi Gould, S CAN 15 7 From the D/15 Exec Officer It s time to spend time boating again. After a very cold winter, the weather is cooperating for good times ahead. Our squadrons have rendezvous planned, and we should participate to enjoy the good times. Speaking of good times, you should plan to attend the Spring Conference in Baton Rouge. Rollin on the River with Boudreaux & Bourgeois promises to be a fun time. Be sure to register for the conference. Having recently completed the Marine Electronics course, recent discussions about enhanced Loran (eloran) piqued my interest. There are people interested in keeping some of the infrastructure from Loran-c to use for eloran. This would be an independent positioning system to complement the GPS in the event of a disruption of service. Recent news articles indicate that action may start to take place soon. I look forward to seeing many of you at our events this year. D/15 Executive Officer Lenny Long, SN USPS 100th Anniversary and Centennial Cruise Photos Photographs of the USPS 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Jacksonville FL and the Centennial Cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale have been uploaded to the USPS 100th Anniversary Photo web site: In addition, Art Dodd, District 8 photographer from Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron, has also provided links to his photos from the USPS 100th Meeting: And the Centennial Cruise: Any of these photos may be used, but please give credit to the photographer. Steve D. Erickson, JN USPS National Photographer D/15's own -Robert Baldridge,SN with Nancy and P/C/C Lance Jensen,SN - Are you ready for this? Photo from Steve Erickson

8 Marketing USPS Several years ago, the Marketing and Public Relations committees were combined as a cost savings and because it was believed that their missions were basically the same. During the Annual Meeting, with the concurrence of the USPS Board of Directors, the National Executive Officer recommended that the Marketing and Public Relations Committee be dissolved. The Marketing Committee and the Public Relations Committee were re-established and both assigned to the Executive Department. The Marketing Committee will be working closely with Tammy Brown, HQ Marketing Director. During the week, there were meetings, discussions, brainstorming sessions and more formal presentations emphasizing the need to market USPS and suggestions on how to do it. From the open brainstorming session: Simplify - there are many different logos; many are too detailed; does a ship's wheel suggest recreational boating to the public? Consistency - don't change emphasis with each new set of bridge officers Uniform branding - a standard national identity, eyecatching to prospective boaters and members Promote all 3 sides of the triangle - besides formal education, making boating friends and community outreach are important Get a new name - include Sail and Power Develop a strategic plan, include long range visions; provide tools and guidance to each squadron, district From the formal presentation: We confuse ourselves - we do not understand marketing vs public relations; we create products and services without really understanding our customers; we have no strategic plan or associated marketing plan We often send the wrong message - "Boating is fun, we'll show you how", are we saying boaters don't know how to have fun and they need USPS to show them? And how old do we need to be to even remember Popeye and Olive Oyl? We need to kill our Who is this?! myths - our mission will make people want to join us, and they know how to find us; uniforms are attractive to the public; pictures of our member demographic is a marketing tool - members might believe this, but are any of those things true? Understand what customers want - because we think they need it doesn't mean they want our product. CAN 15 8 How does this apply to USPS? - Define our target market, and offer products and services that fit their needs. Sell boating confidence, not just safety. Differentiate our products; promote USPS specifically - not just public service announcements, not generalized statements about safety, not just 'get educated' and never promote with materials from other organizations. Marketing Goals - a coordinated national marketing plan by late spring; squadron and district plans; a national branding manual. Branding - A new, single logo will probably require outside design and not likely be available before the end of the year. Uniform branding will take time to complete. Changes, such as, USPS first and foremost, with squadron name below would necessitate updates to squadron and district webpages and newsletter mastheads. Uniform branding should also be carried through to educational material, certificates, awards, flyers, ship's store items. National Bridge Officers for 2014 Chief Commander C/C Robert A. Baldridge, SN (Baton Rouge Sail/15) National Executive Officer V/C Louie Ojeda, SN (Ponce/33) National Educational Officer V/C Bob Brandenstein, SN (Pittsburgh/7) National Administrative Officer V/C Gary P. Cheney, SN (Erie/11) National Secretary V/C Peter W. Mitchelson, SN (Sebastian Inlet Sail/8) National Treasurer V/C Robert C. Miller, SN (Poverty Bay/16) C/C Baldridge installing new officers (BOD) P/C/C John Alter, SN, V/C Mitchelson, V/C Brandenstein, V/C Cheney, V/C Ojeda, V/C Miller

9 Odds and Ends News From USPS The redesigned USPS website was supposed to be released in time for the USPS 100th Anniversary in January 2014, but it has been delayed until current server issues are solved and adequate testing is performed. V/C Peter W. Mitchelson, SN (new National Secretary) reported that the IT Committee is working through issues that are due to upgraded software. The Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes online seminar which was launched on 30 October 2013 along with Partner in Command are available for all boaters to take. If a non-member in your area takes one of these seminars, your squadron gets the student s contact information, and you can invite him or her to participate in squadron activities and join your squadron. For more information on USPS online seminars, go to Three new online seminars and one course are under development including VHF/DSC Marine Radio, Marine Radar, Basic Weather and Forecasting, and Cruising and Cruise Planning. Plans are to launch Hurricanes and Boats, Using GPS and Knots, Bends and Hitches seminars in second quarter All requirements for taking a Boating course for membership in USPS have been removed from the bylaws. Individual squadrons may continue to require a course for admission, or not; however each squadron must still offer a USPS approved boating safety course at least once a year. The revised bylaw follows: Section 17.1 Each squadron shall offer to the public at least once a year a USPS boating safety course. Squadrons may impose such restrictions upon class attendance as may from time to time seem reasonable to the squadron. No squadron shall sponsor any public boating safety course using material other than that approved by USPS. Upcoming National Meetings The 2014 Governing Board Meeting will be held 7-14 September 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington VA, at a rate of $149 per night. The 2015 Annual Meeting will be at the Jacksonville Riverfront Hyatt again at a rate of $139, January. The 2015 Governing Board Meeting will be held at the Manchester Hyatt in San Diego, CA, 30 August to 6 September 2015 at a room rate of $145 per night. USPS will return to Orlando for the 2016 Annual Meeting, but complete details on hotel and rates are not yet available. CAN 15 9 The 2014 vessel safety decals will be distributed to squadrons at 150 to 200 percent of the number of vessel safety checks reported in As of February 2014, the CG/ CGAux has mandated the 2014 VE Workshop for all VEs regardless of time in the program. There is a powerpoint presentation, which MUST be taught in a classroom setting. No individuals taking it at home and submitting completion paperwork. The presentation and instructions: The workshop for Aux/USPS must be completed by 30 June 2014 or our VEs go into a REWK status - they can not conduct VSCs, until they complete the workshop, and are placed back in a current status. If not recertified by 31 Dec 2014, then they will be placed in REYR status - unable to conduct VSCs in 2015, until the workshop and 2 supervised VSCs are completed. NOTE: As we are under the CG/CG Aux in this program we are required to comply with this recertification program. Squadrons can now find all their old history files online at the Heritage and Protocol website. Simply click on scanned files or other files to locate what you want. The USPS Committee on Rules has been made aware of a few bylaws that may be in a pending or lost in space mode. If district or squadron Rules Chairman are currently waiting for any kind of necessary response from the USPS Rules Committee, contact the bylaws approvers listed below: District Bylaws P/D/Lt/C Harold Howard, SN hhoward31@comcast.net Squadrons in Districts 15 Stf/C Ralph Bernard, AP rb3513@comcasr.net New Life Members from District 15: William W. Fearon, AP Ft Walton Sail & Power Cheryl Jarrell, AP New Orleans Power Squadron Perdido Bay Power Squadron was on the Cooperative Charting Honor Roll for the 10th year. Individual D/15 members that were active in CoCh were Hal Brewer, Pat Brewer and Buck Hamilton from Perdido Bay; Charles Chapman from New Orleans Power Squadron. The current CoCh year ends on 31 March.

10 District 15 Members in Jacksonville... CAN P/R/C Dick Carson, JN working the EXPO, encouraging squadrons to work with Brunswick dealers P/C/C John Alter, SN and Stf/C Cheryl Jarrell, AP So I missed the new Life Member ceremony, but no problem, Robert arranged for John to present the certificate to me personally after the Awards Dinner. Nancy Baldridge, sons Noah and Taylor, and their dates; N/F/Lt Dick and P/D/C Karen Gercak DExO Lenny and Melanie Long P/R/C Wil Hugli, SN working at the EXPO P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN working the Operations Manual table at EXPO with R/C Tracy Simpson, AP Looks like they've been shopping! DAO Bill, Debbie and P/C Eddie Brazeal, Judy and Cdr Dan Ross P/D/C Barry Pipes, P/C Carol and D/C John Bell, DAO Bill and Carol Arcediano, P/D/C Glenn and Peggy Roy, P/C Don and Darlene Ellis (back); Stf/C Cheryl and P/D/C Robbie Jarrell (front)

11 CAN Nancy Baldridge on the catwalk for the Ship's Store Fashion Show * P/D/C Barry and Brenda Pipes...and on the 100th Anniversary Cruise Lots of Ladies and Gentlemen from D/15 enjoying the Saturday night "Mardi Gras" ball Barry, Nancy and Robert enjoying the sun on the Lido deck of the Nieuw Amsterdam P/C Dean Hoffman (right) of Pensacola and her daughter * NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK May So everyone has a twin - who knew Robbie would find his on the USPS Cruise. Left, Steve Erickson, JN, National Photographer Seattle S&PS; Right,P/D/C Robbie Jarrell,AP of New Orleans Free materials are also available, but quantities are limited to ensure that an equitable amount of these resources are being distributed to as many organizations as possible Ooh-lah-lah, Barry! *Photos by Steve Erickson