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A Message from C/C Robert Baldridge, SN. Greetings! Let me know what you’re thinking I’m here to recruit. 100 Years of Making the Water a Better Place. First Chief Commander Roger Upton USPS Formed in 1914 to Promote High Standards of Navigation and Seamanship. Jacksonville 2014.
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A Message fromC/C Robert Baldridge, SN • Greetings! • Let me know what you’re thinking • I’m here to recruit
100 Years of Making the Water a Better Place • First Chief Commander Roger Upton • USPS Formed in 1914 to Promote High Standards of Navigation and Seamanship.
Jacksonville 2014 • Keynote Speakers • Boat Parade • Fireworks
Jacksonville 2014 • Return of the 100th Ensigns • USPS Mardi Gras
Our Mission Continues • Making the Water a Better Place • Civic Service • Education • Fellowship on the Water
Education • Classroom • Simulator • On the Water • OnLine
Education-Classroom & OTW John Malatak Music City PS Brunswick Dealers • Over 130 Squadrons now participating • Brunswick awarded cash prizes to the 3 top Squadrons in the 2013 program
Education-Classroom & OTW John Malatak Music City PS • Everett S&PS D/16 Silver Award -- $500 • Mohawk/Hudson S&PS--D/2 -- $750 • Sacandaga S&PS--D/2 -- $1000
Education—Classroom Lisa Herndon Atlanta S&PS • Simulator
Education—Classroom Lisa Herndon Atlanta S&PS • Simulator
Education--On the Water Scott McDonald Houston S&PS Supplemental Onthe water programsnow available forall courses.
Education—OnLine Eileen Rickard Berea PS • Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes • Coming: • Marine Radio • Marine Radar • Basic Weather • Cruise Planning
Education—Tall Ships Don Stark South Hills PS • MOU with Tall Ships America signed in JAX
Education—Tall Ships Don Stark South Hills PS • Events are great PR Opportunities
Civic Service: Cooperative Charting • Coop Charting is in its 51st Year
Civic Service: Vessel Safety Check • Examiner Qualification Refresh • PowerPoint Available online • Partner Visitation Program
Civic Service Award • Recognizes Squadrons and Districts that Excel in Civic Service • 2013 Winners • Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron • District 27
Fellowship • Continue to have Fun • Organize 101th Anniversary Reunion Parties • Increase On the Water Activities
Our Mission is Important • We Need a Strong & Growing Membership • Revised New Member Packets Coming Soon • Updated Member Benefits Brochure
Membership (Cont’d) • Leadership Seminars • New Squadron: Menominee Marinette • Corporate Members • McGriff, Seibels, & Williams • BoatU.S. Foundation • Brunswick Corporation
The Chief’s Sentiment… Thank you! For all you do for USPS, its Districts, Squadrons, and Members