United States Power Squadrons Come for the Boating Education Stay for the Friends Richmond Sail and Power Squadron We are America s Boating Club. TM R Volume 57, Issue 6 Monthly Newsletter September 2017 The Bridge Commander: Robert Palmer, SN r2pmhp@mindspring.com (804) 794-2620 Educational Officer Lt/C Frank Timpano, SN ftimpano@infionline.net (804) 240-8591 Asst Educational Officer Lt. William Simpson, AP bcsimpson1@aol.com (804) 966-2998 Executive Officer: Lt/C Frederick Eddowes, AP smsvds@cox.net (804) 932-3139 THE RSPS LOCATION IS OSBORNE LANDING SEPTEMBER 9, 2017, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contact Cdr. Bob Palmer R2pmhp@mindspring.com (See page 6 for more details.) Secretary Lt/C Mary Palmer, P r2pmhp@mindspring.com (804) 794-2620 Treasurer Lt/C Michael Silvay, P silv285@verizon.net (804) 360-7756 Next Executive Committee meeting is Monday, Sep. 11, 2017. Contact the Commander about attending. 4 th Annual More details on Page 7. 737 Nugent Lane, Weems, VA 804-435-1847 or 804-240-8591. For navigation information or driving directions see page 8. The Bullhorn 1
Commander: Robert Palmer, SN 13300 Lauren Lane Midlothian, VA 23114 r2pmhp@mindspring.com (804)794-2620 We are now in our last days of the regular summer boating season and the fall equinox will soon be upon us. But did you know each year there are two of them in the northern hemisphere? The local meteorological one is what the forecasters say starts the fall for weather predictions and begins on September 1; the other is an astronomical equinox that will occur on September 22 which starts the fall season that ends on the winter solstice (the shortest day of the year) when winter truly begins. In Virginia, we experience four distinct seasons and each has definite variations in our weather patterns. Those living in the path of HARVEY have gotten more than their usual seasonal rain fall. The Weather course (taught this year by Jim Zeigler) helps students better understand how weather systems form and move during the various seasons of the year. Check it all out and sign-up with the information elsewhere in this newsletter. And keep your thoughts and prayers going for folks who will be working to recover from the ravages of hurricane Harvey s damage. As a note, the Power Squadron continues to expand the offerings through on-line training which augments the classroom events we can offer locally and on your own dates and schedules. Details are available at www.usps.org/edonline or from our Squadron Educational Officer, Frank Timpano. As winter approaches, and boating activities seem to wane, it will give you an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill in anticipation of next spring beginning after the March equinox. And remember to spread the word to your friends and fellow boaters that we are America s Boating Club! By and For Boaters. -Cdr Bob Palmer The Bullhorn 2
Educational Officer Lt/C Frank Timpano, SN 16504 Estate Lane Montpelier, VA 23192 ftimpano@infionline.net (804) 240-8591 Asst. Educational Officer 1 st Lt. Bill Simpson, AP 5618 Virginia Park Dr Providence Forge, VA 23140 bcsimpson1@aol.com (804)966-2998 Working as the Squadron s Assistant Education Officer, I want to share a few thoughts with you regarding courses offered and instructor opportunities. My first objective was to find out our status regarding educational course completions and determine where we should focus our attention in the future. I recently took an education level snapshot of where we stand with our membership education levels. Here s what I found. Out of the 137 members as of August 2017: 42% have no education courses certified. 8% have completed the Seamanship level (S). 15% have completed the Piloting level (P). 22% have completed the Advanced Piloting level (AP). 1% have completed the Junior Navigation level (JN). 2% have completed the Navigation level (N). From the numbers, it was clear that we should continue to give emphasis to the foundation courses of Seamanship, Piloting and Advanced Piloting. P/C Jim Zeigler, SN will be teaching a combined Seamanship and Piloting course over the winter and next spring. The dates are each Tuesday, starting February 27th through May 1 st (except Easter), 1900 2100 hours. In addition, Jim is conducting an elective Weather Course October 10th through December 12th 2017, 1900-2100 hours on Tuesdays. Now, here are two good chances to expand on your boating knowledge and to achieve your certifications. The off season is an ideal time to take a course while your vessel is secured for the winter. Contact Jim at jim@jpzeigler.com. For those of you at the AP level, let us know if you are interested in taking the Junior Navigation course in the near future. Next on my task list is to communicate with the current instructor staff and update the instructor roster and I also need to know if any current members would like to apply for an Instructor s Certificate. The basic requirements are to have a desire to teach and successfully complete the USPS Instructor Development Course (IDC). Based on the response I get from you folks, the Squadron can schedule an IDC to get the process started. If anyone has a background in accredited teaching, they may qualify for an instructor certification without the IDC. If you are a vessel captain that wants to gain as much knowledge about operating his/her vessel anywhere in the marine environment, then become an instructor. It is a worthy personal achievement and a rewarding experience on and off the water. Starting this year, I will be heading up the Boater s Boot Camps (BBC) coming up in the spring of 2018 (April and June). The Squadron will offer the Basic Level BBC as before and introduce a new Advanced Level BBC as a follow-on to the basic BBC. The objective of the Advanced Level BBC is to give the basic level captains and crews a more in-depth and challenging look at the fundamentals of boating. Each course will offer one day of class and one day of on-the-water practical experience. More will follow on the BBC dates and times this fall and winter. Ok, so now your homework assignment is to give us some feedback on what you would like us to offer in additional to our plans mentioned above. Also, let us know the best times to hold these classes, weekday nights, weekends, accelerated courses, etc. In addition, think about attending either the Seamanship Course or the Weather Course or both this fall and winter. Call, email or text me at 804 909-2655. Email is bcsimpson1@aol.com. I hope to hear from you soon. -1st Lt Bill Simpson The Bullhorn 3
Executive Officer: Lt/C Frederick Eddowes, AP 11521 Doronhurst Drive Providence Forge, VA 23140 smsvds@cox.net (804) 932-3139 Well it is September already, my how fast the time goes by. In a few days we ll reach the Autumnal Equinox and then the days start getting shorter and shorter more rapidly and pretty soon it is time to put away the boats for the winter. But before you do, please make time to be a part of the JAMES RIVER CLEAN UP this coming Saturday. Join others and fellow Squadron members at Osborne Landing. (See page 6 for details.) Then, don t miss The Eastern Branch Bash at the Timpano s River Home. We will also have our September meeting there. (See page 7 for more information and page 8 for directions.) We should be back to normal in time for the October meeting. See you all there. Secretary Lt/C Mary H. Palmer, P 13300 Lauren Ln Midlothian, VA 23114 R2pmhp@mindspring.com 804-794-2620 Treasurer Lt/C Michael Silvay, P 5233 Cobblers Stone Ct Glen Allen, VA 23059 silv285@verizon.net (804) 360-7756 Bob and I had a good time with D5 friends at the summer council. We think it was one of the nicest summer events we ve had, lucky that we had use of a building that saved some games and crafts held inside. It also appeared three Richmond boats had a great cruise. We sure missed being there this year. Now we are preparing for fall events for Richmond, USPS National Governing Board in Texas, and then D5 Fall October 27-29. Hope all of you will attend what interests you. I look forward to seeing all of you soon. - Lt/C Mary Palmer Details of the Squadron's budget and financial status are available from the Treasurer or any Bridge Officer. You may contact us directly or catch us at one of the meetings and we'll be happy to share the financial statements. -Lt/C Fred Eddowes -Lt/C Michael Silvay Wright Stuff Compliments of Compliments of MOX NIX (no more) The Bullhorn 4 Susan & J.T. Shirley & Mike Dallas Kitty & Lee
Calendar of Events September 4 - Labor Day 9 - James River Cleanup - JRAC 10-17 USPS Governing Board - Dallas, TX 11 - Executive Committee Meeting 16-4 th Annual Eastern Branch Bash & Squadron Meeting October 3 - Weather Class Starts 9 - Executive Committee Meeting 23 - Oktoberfest & Squadron Meeting - Location TBD 26-29 D/5 Fall Educational Conference - King of Prussia, PA (See page 10, 11, 12) Richmond Sail & Power Squadron BRIDGE Commander Executive Officer Educational Officer Asst. Educational Officer Administrative Officer Secretary Treasurer Chaplin Robert Palmer Fred Eddowes Frank Timpano Bill Simpson OPEN Mary Palmer Michael Silvay Irene Chamberlin EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WEBMASTER the Bullhorn EDITOR Bridge Officers John Etheredge Ernie Burnett Anita Hall Member At Large GENERAL COMMITTEES We AUDIT would like to recognize and thank our RULES donors for their sponsorship of the NOMINATING Squadron's activities and Susan Wright F. Richards Roop Ernie Burnett David Teets Betty Eddowes James Ziegler James A. Hall, Jr. David Teets Captain's Choice Bouy Scout Compliments of Zelena Mary & Bob Susie & Frank Kathy & Ernie Mike & Rebecca
Volunteer! THE RSPS LOCATION IS OSBORNE LANDING SEPTEMBER 9, 2017, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contact Cdr. Bob Palmer R2pmhp@mindspring. com 804-794-2620 Join the James River Advisory Council and RSPS as they come together as a community to clean up the James River watershed. RSPS members coordinate the clean up at Osborne Landing by staffing registration, organizing boat schedules, land cleanup assignments, food preparation and serving, and general management duties. Your help is needed. The 22 nd Annual James River Regional Cleanup will be Saturday, September 9 th. Join the more than 1,000 participants at locations up and down the river. Osborne Boat Landing is off Osborne Turnpike in Varina. The Bullhorn 6
Pig Roast! 16 September 2017 4th Annual Eastern Branch BASH And September Meeting. 737 Nugent Lane, Weems, VA 804-435-1847 or 804-240-8591 for navigation information (page 8) or driving directions Your hosts will provide: Barbecue pork Potato salad Cole slaw Iced tea Bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Squadron will provide soft drinks and adult beverages. Schedule of Events 1200 Arrive for Social Time 1300 Lunch Pig Out 1330-1600 Meeting and More Social Time (Pool will be open) RSVP ftimpano@infionline.net; $5 per person contribution for meat
Navigating to the BASH by Land or by Sea 4th Annual Eastern Branch Bash 804-435-1847 or 804-240-8591 if you get lost 16 September, 2017 at Noon; 737 Nugent Lane, Weems, VA 22576 Land Directions from Richmond: Take Rt. 33 East from West Point through Saluda, headed toward Deltaville. Take the Rt. 3 bridge across the Rappahannock river into White Stone. After crossing the Norris (White Stone) Bridge, go straight through White Stone, headed toward Kilmarnock. After the road turns into a divided highway just outside of White Stone, take the third left at the Kilmarnock Auto Clinic Old Salem Rd, Rt 646, (following the signs for Christ Church). Follow Old Salem to a stop sign at Rt. 200. Go straight across Rt. 200 and continue on Christ Church Rd, still Rt 646, to the next stop sign at Rt. 222, Weems Rd. Again, go straight across and continue on Lumberlost Rd, to the third stop sign at Black Stump Rd. Turn right on Black Stump Rd. Go about 1/4 mile and turn left on Nugent Lane. Follow to the end. Go straight on the gravel road, following the "Timpano" signs to the house. Coming by water? See chart below. Navigation: Proceed upriver on the Rappahannock, branching off to the Corrotoman River and then taking the Eastern Branch. The Timpano Marina dock is Lat 37 43.233N and Lon 076 25.899W.
WEATHER FOR THE BOATER The safety and comfort of those who venture outdoors and out-on-the water have always been weather dependent. In this course students will become keener observers of the weather, but weather observations only have meaning in the context of the basic principles of meteorology the science of the atmosphere. This course focuses on how weather systems form, behave, move, and interact with one another and reflects the availability of all sorts of weather reports and forecasts on the Internet. This is a general weather course benefiting those sitting in their living rooms, as much as those standing behind the helm. Each student receives a student manual, example weather maps and a cloud chart. The course is planned for one night a week for 9 weeks on Tuesday nights, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, October 3 thru December 5 at the First Baptist Church at Boulevard and Monument Avenue. Cost is $90 to cover course materials, mailing and exam. Please call Jim Zeigler at 804-347-5239 or email at jim@jpzeigler.com
CERTIFICATE #: United States Power Squadrons District 5 Fall Conference, 26-29 October Valley Forge Casino Resort / Radisson Hotel MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM First Name Last Name Address City State ZIP E-mail Phone Squadron First Timer? (Y, N) SPOUSE / OTHER ATTENDEES: Name E-mail Member (Y, N) First Timer? (Y, N) Name E-mail Member (Y, N) First Timer? (Y, N) Name E-mail Member (Y, N) First Timer? (Y, N) Friday Evening: Commander s Cocktail Party FREE FREE FREE # attending: Saturday Lunch Buffet with presentation about the wreck of the Andrea Doria Soup, coleslaw, pasta salad, garden salad, fresh fruit, baked ham, roast beef, turkey breast, three types of cheeses, bread and rolls, desserts, coffee, tea, iced tea Saturday Night Banquet Chicken marsala Herb roasted salmon with tomato caper relish Herb roasted pork loin with mustard sauce Pasta primavera Served with seasonal salad, bread and rolls, coffee, tea, iced tea, chocolate fudge cake # attending @ $ 24 / per person = $ # entrees @ $ 39 / per person = $ # entrees @ $ 39 / per person = $ # entrees @ $ 39 / per person = $ # entrees @ $ 39 / per person = $ Subtotal: $ Total: $ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Submit reservation by mail. Mail a check payable to D/5 Fall Conference 2017 -- by 16 October YOU MUST MAIL THE CHECK! Conference Registration: First: Print this form on your printer Second: Fill it out Third: Write a check to: D/5 Fall Conference 2017 Fourth: Mail form and check, postmark by 16 October, to: Doris Brecht, 401 Ryers Ave., Cheltenham, PA 19012-2115 You ll receive an email confirmation of your registration. Hotel Reservations: Reserve your room directly with the Radisson by clicking on this link and using the Promotional Code: USPS or by calling 610-337-2000 and asking for Radisson Reservations for US Power Squadrons. Room Rate: $134 / night (rate does not include taxes) You must use the promotional code to get this rate. HOTEL REGISTRATION: Reserve your room by 3 October to get the $134 per night USPS rate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Doris Brecht, brechtd@aol.com, OR Lance Parry, lapnews@gmail.com
D/5 Educational Conference Seminar Schedule - page 1 Educational Seminars AIS Seminar Presenter: Jim Heckman, SN Contact info: JLHECKMAN4929@gmail.com Description: This seminar will be designed to explain the basic components and functions of the Coast Guard Supported program called AIS (automatic identification system). The focus will be on how the AIS system can be used by USPS boaters to identify the position, course, speed, and names of nearby boats and ships. The latest information on the AIS will be discussed including new display devices which overlay AIS information over electronic charts.. More Info: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pagename=aisfaq Seminars: Teaching and Policy Presenter: Chuck Wells, SN Contact info: wellsatsea@aol.com Description: Our courses are structured with tests to measure understanding and completion. Seminars are presented for a multitude of purposes and vary in length and information. DEO Wells will explain the various options for presenting seminars and the current national policy. Instructor Recertification Presenter: Bill McManimen, SN Contact info: wmcmanimen@verizon.net Description: The revised 2011 Instructor Recertification Seminar focuses on new technologies and techniques for presenting to adult audiences. It is a fun and audience participative program designed to renew enthusiasm and enhance presentation skills. It covers the benefits and pitfalls of using PowerPoint as an aid, as well as the value of manual aids. Keep your certification current! More Info: https://www.usps.org/index.php/departments/13000/13000-educationalcommittees/13290/13290-instructor-certification-program CPR/First Aid Presenter: Jeff McKinney, JN Contact info: jmckinney2606@gmail.com Description: You can learn or recertify your current CPR and first aid training using a new approach that cuts your "classroom time" in half and lets you do the book part at home. Remember all boaters should be trained in CPR and First aid. You may save a loved ones life. NMEA 0183 & 2000: What are they? Presenter: Joe Gibson, AP Contact info: joesboatjg@gmail.com Description: What is NMEA? How does it relate to my boat? How can I apply knowledge of the current electronic systems protocols? This seminar will help address those questions and help you understand how it works on your boat.
D/5 Educational Conference Seminar Schedule - page 2 Educational Department Update Presenter: Chuck Wells, SN and others Contact info: wellsatsea@aol.com Description: Hear the latest information from national headquarters. Find out what the educational department is doing and how it will affect your squadron. This is a must for SEOs. HQ800/DB2000 Presenter: Frank Brown, AP Contact info: JLHECKMAN4929@gmail.com Description: HQ800 is the data system for scheduling all squadron courses. Learn how to use it for your squadron and become familiar with DB2000 for search queries and other tools to assist the SEO. Open Discussion on Education: Q&A Presenter: Chuck Wells, SN and National Representative Contact info: wellsatsea@aol.com Description: The DEO and the national representative from the educational department will be available for questions and answers. This is your chance to hear the perspective of the national staff and ask questions about policy and direction. On-the-water Training Presenter: Chuck Wells, SN Contact info: wellsatsea@aol.com Description: On the water training is the application of the knowledge that we attain through our course and seminar work. Learn how you can conduct training sessions in your squadron or how we can expand training to include members from multiple squadrons. Safe Food Handling Presenter: Contact info: Description:
Richmond Sail and Power Squadron Secretary Lt/C Mary Palmer 13300 Lauren Ln Midlothian, VA 23114 Next Squadron meeting will be at the 4th Annual on September 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the home of Frank & Susie Timpano. (See pages 7 & 8.) Squadron Member Address 1 Address 2 City, State, zip For more information, visit our website at richmondboatclub.com. The Bullhorn is published monthly by and for the members of Richmond Sail and Power Squadron. Copyright 2017. No portion of this publication may be reprinted or reused without express written consent of the Editor. Contact the Editor, Lt Ernie Burnett, AP-IN at eburnett17@verizon.net; 3313 Fox Chase Dr., Midlothian, VA 23112. (804)241-4170. richmondboatclub.com Transom Ad Order Form Yes! I want to support the Squadron Publication with a donation of $15.00 Transom Ad Information Boat Name: Or, Select "Compliments of" format: Check one: Power Sail RV emailing photo Member's name(s) to show (format is usually "Jane & John" for example) Make check payable to RSPS and mail to: Lt. Ernie Burnett, 3313 Fox Chase Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112 email photo to: eburnett17@verizon.net We would like to recognize and thank our donors for their sponsorship of the Squadron's activities and mission. (NOTE: All Transom Ads expire in March. No charge for changes.) We would like to recognize and thank our donors for their sponsorship of the Squadron's activities and mission.