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Detroit Power Squadron

DETROIT POWER SQUADRON

DUMPING GROUNDS

FOR BOATERS … BY BOATERS

May 2019 Vol LXXXIII Issue IV Editor, Lt Dara Brooks, P

MAY 2019 ISSUE CONTENTS

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1 Cover Story Welcome New Members

2 Birthdays DPS Days at West Marine Roster Updates 2019 Flare Demo and Spring Conference Photos

3 Jet Express Fundraiser Flier Detroit Power Squadron Commander’s Ball Honoring Commander Wendy Caldwell, P

4 Commander’s Message

5 DPS Boating Education Class Schedule & Moments From Current Classes

6 Greetings from D9 Commander Ralph Zeigler, JN

7 Future Planning DPS Calendar Change in May BOD Meeting Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day

8 May 2nd General Meeting

9 Joint Rendezvous at North Channel Yacht Club Boards & Committees

10 Weather Proverbs, Sayings & Observations

11 2019 District 9 Fall Conference Call For Proposals For Your Consideration

Welcome New Members

DPS Associate Member Lt/C Debora “Debbie” D. Rowe of Grosse Pointe Power Squadron;

New DPS Members Christina Endress who joined from our recent ABC class;

David Verville who is taking our ABC and Piloting courses;

and Alexander Schwallenbach, a cyber member who became a DPS member.

www.americasboatingclub.org

Cover Story

We are in the infancy of Michigan’s 2019 boating season so it seemed appropriate to spotlight boats on our

cover. The cover really has multiple meanings starting with the larger scene. Pictured is a shot of Midway dock

at the Detroit Yacht Club, home of the Detroit Power Squadron and former home to this editor’s 40’ SeaRay

Express named Winelite for our appreciation of famed jazz musician Grover Washington, Jr. and his piece

called Winelite.

The second row is in honor of our Commander Wendy Caldwell, S and her boating history. Pictured is the

family 1979 25’10” Carver w/fly bridge named Why Knot. The following two pictures are of her spouse P/C

Dave Caldwell, JN and their children Kelly and Steven when they were just little boating mates, followed by

P/C Dave aboard the Carver.

The third row begins with Loafin’ Around, the 1992 35’ Carver Aft Cabin maritime home of P/C Vince Cooley,

AP and Lt Delphine Cooley. S. Docked at Great Lakes Yacht Club where the two spend most of their weekends

and happily welcome visitors. Next, P/C Bill Smith, AP and his son Michael in days gone by at their dock on

Parkview in Detroit as they prepare to take a ride in his 19781/2

21’3” Wellcraft named River Rat. Then a shot

of the Drewek family boat in the slip behind their home at Lottivue. Finally, a shot of boaters enjoying our De-

troit area waterways.

The fourth and final row represents our three officers engaging in DPS events. Left we have Lt/C Darlene We-

ber, AP with P/C Mitch Gawrysiak, JN; in the middle is Commander Wendy, S and Lt Maureen Smith at our

DPS Steak & Corn Roast; and finally Lt/C Al Schwaller, JN standing outside the restaurant where P/C Gail

Graham, S had her 2018 Commander’s Breakfast.

Lt Dara Brooks, P

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DPS Days at West Marine

by Commander Wendy Caldwell, S

West Marine kindly agreed to host DPS

in their store for three Saturdays. Be-

sides taking advantage of West Marine

staff knowledge and product offerings

customers have an opportunity to get to

know DPS. Boaters will be able to sign

up for vessel safety checks and learn

about our Put-N-Bay, Ohio Jet Express

fundraiser.

Happy Birthday to Our

May & June Water Babies!

May 2nd P/C Dan Bodnar, AP

May 7th Pat Schramm

May 8th David Bower, S

May 8th Ted Stahl

May 8th Chuck Fishman, P

May 10th Phil Campbell, AP

May 13th P/C Bill Smith, AP

May 16th Mary Carter, AP

May 20th Delphine Cooley, S

May 25th John Nelson, P

June 6th P/C Dave Caldwell, JN

June 13th Alex Batt

June 26th Robert Thull O’Brien

June 27th Pat Thull O’Brien


2019 DPS FLARE DEMO DAY AT DYC

detroitpowersquadron.com

To make changes to your personal data so

that it can be accurately reflected in our

membership roster contact our

Roster Chairman

Lt Maureen Smith

at

[email protected]

or

(810)494-0460

2019 SPRING CONFERENCE IN GRAND RAPIDS

The photo of Jet Express III taken from their website.

Join the Detroit Power Squadron

Friday June 28, 2019

for a one day excursion to

Put–N-Bay The Jet Express III Ferry will leave

from the Detroit Yacht Club

Boarding will begin @ 8:30 am

Departure time from the DYC @ 9:00 am

We will be transported to Downtown Put–N-Bay,

Ohio where a day of touring, shopping, dining and

fun will await you.

We will begin boarding for the return

to the DYC @ 6:45 pm and depart

from Put-N-Bay @ 7:00 pm

$94.00 per passenger

Make your checks payable to the

Detroit Power Squadron and mail to:

P/C Joe Tatham, SN

41468 Vancouver Drive

Sterling Hts. MI 48314

586-871-9013 or [email protected]

Online registration via PayPal is available at

www.detroitpowersquadron.com

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You Are Cordially Invited

to join us at the

Historic Detroit Yacht Club

for the

2019 Detroit Power Squadron

COMMANDER’S BALL

Honoring

Commander

Wendy Caldwell, S

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Detroit Yacht Club

One Riverbank Drive, Detroit

$75.00pp

includes an open bar

Commander’s Theme: Make Waves

1800hrs Reception

1900hrs Seating for Dinner

Duet entrée featuring

Princess Chicken and

Braised Short Rib of Beef

with potatoes and vegetable,

salad and dessert.

Please specify any special

dietary needs.

Direct any questions to:

Lt Delphine Cooley, S at

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.detroitpowersquadron.com/


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The D/9 Spring conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan April 12th-14th was a great

success! There were seven Hospitality Rooms creatively decorated to match the squad-

ron's selection of their island of the Great Lakes.

The Detroit Power Squadron selected Beaver Island with a lumberjack and fishing

theme. Lt Delphine Cooley, S created nearly eighty buttons (samples shown on the left)

that carried the Beaver Island theme and used them as part of a give-away for our hospi-

tality suite.

DPS wore buffalo plaid shirts, and enjoyed two styles of chili from Chef Bryan Bartlett

and Chef Delphine Cooley. Pine trees were dispersed around the room and buffalo

plaid garland draped along the ceiling of the room, with a night sky of silver stars cling-

ing to the curtains, including the Big and Little Dipper. Our room was a focal point for

many as we had numerous guests staying until 1:30 am!!! Yawn! That made for a chal-

lenging wake-up for the am meetings!

All eighty buttons were attached to the wall with four concealing one part of a raffle

ticket. The other corresponding parts were attached to four prizes. Visitors were invited

to select a button for a chance to win a prize. The prizes were a “One damn thing after

another” note pad, three pair of lumberjack themed socks and two bags of “beaver nug-

gets” (a.k.a. corn nuts). Lt/C John Haley, AP of the Flint Sail and Power Squadron and

Sandy Wilhoit, (pictured on next page) Isle Royale seminar speaker won the “beaver

nuggets.” Amy Dyer, daughter of P/R/C Ron LaPlante, SN of the Mount Clemens Power

Squadron won the lumberjack themed socks. P/C John Sulkowski, AP of Grosse Pointe

Power Squadron, won the "One damn thing after another" note pad. Also, pictured on

page 2 are DPS members P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN and P/C Bill Smith, AP at the food

table; P/C Vince Cooley, JN and Lt Delphine Cooley, S showing off their costumes; our

hospitality room mascot; and the Cooleys and Lt Maureen Smith. Thanks to Lt Delphine

for supplying the photos.

The conference offered an interesting array of seminars, Invasive Species, VSC, Michi-

gan DNR, Isle Royal, Boating Activities, Membership and PR. Newsworthy is the

change in the 2019 boating and fishing laws. Use the website "www.michigan.gov" and

type in boating laws, to get a good summary and reference guide of information.

In conclusion, kudos to Detroit Power Squadron for taking 2nd place in D/9 for total

VSCs, and for individual VSCs, P/C Mitch Gawrysiak, JN 2nd place, and P/C Bill Smith,

AP and Lt. Maureen Smith both capturing 3rd place! Also to Dumping Grounds editor,

Lt. Dara Brooks, P for a Publications Award in 2018. The efforts and skills of our mem-

bership make their commander proud!

Wendy Caldwell, S

DPS COMMANDER

http://www.michigan.gov/

Our 5 session AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE began April 24th held on

Wednesdays at Kean’s Marina in Detroit and chaired by P/C Bill Smith, AP

([email protected]) is well underway with 29 students

and will end on May 22nd.

Our 9 session MARINE NAVIGATION (PILOTING) COURSE

began March 26th held Tuesdays at the Detroit Yacht Club and chaired by

P/C Joe Tatham, SN ([email protected])

is wrapping up with its last three sessions. Our very own Commander Wendy

Caldwell, S is a registered student and this editor is told she is doing well.

All questions about courses

should be directed to the

chairman

using the appropriate infor-

mation above. For registra-

tion information go online at

www.detroitpowersquadron.com

Pre-registration is

required to receive a book

at class time but walk-ins

are always welcomed!

CHART SMART COURSE

Thu May 9, 16, 23

Chart Smart

(3 sessions)

P/C Dave Caldwell, JN

(chairman)

[email protected]

7:00pm

1900 hrs

Double D Bar

& Grill

240 N. River

Road

Mount Clemens

Tue

Thu

Jun 4, 11, 13

Chart Smart

(3 sessions)

P/C Dave Caldwell, JN

(chairman)

[email protected]

7:00pm

1900 hrs

Detroit

Yacht Club

One

Riverbank Dr.

Detroit

BOATING EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE

DETROIT POWER SQUADRON

BOATING IS FUN…

BOATING SAFELY

MAKES IT

REWARDING …

LET US SHOW

YOU HOW!


Dr. Sandra Brown and hus-

band Chris (pictured below

right) are new DYC mem-

bers and currently in the

process of buying a 455

Cruiser Motor Yacht Ex-

press in Sturgeon Bay. They

are seeking a boat captain

to bring it back to Michigan.

In the meantime, the cou-

ple, previous boat owners

are looking to sharpen their

boating skills by taking the

DPS ABC Class.

Commander Wendy Cald-

well, S has worked to get

around to all of our boating

educational classes even

bringing along apple streu-

del and muffins for class

members. While there she

chatted with students about

DPS, our upcoming Jet-

Express to Put-N-Bay Fund-

raiser, Fitting Out Party and

vessel safety checks.

Photos courtesy Commander Wendy Caldwell, S

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UPCOMING CLASSES

CURRENT CLASSES


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Greetings from your

new District Commander,

As you all know, I love the fun part of

conferences and events, but I also be-

lieve deeply in the serious side of our

organization, the United States Power

Squadrons, America’s Boating Club.

We have always been very strong on

the educational and safety focus of the

squadron. However we need to expand our focus regarding

the effect that boaters have on the environment; that is main-

taining water quality and reducing, or eliminating the spread

of invasive species, especially here in the Great Lakes. With

the change in Michigan laws regarding the transference of in-

vasive species by boat and trailer, it is imperative that we

stress this when we are teaching classes and doing vessel safe-

ty checks. Each of us can help by picking up trash, on the

beaches, in the water and by not littering in the first place.

This year I hope to not lose another squadron. We have sever-

al squadrons that are struggling to fill bridge positions and

maintain membership. We may want to consider consolidation

in order to provide our members an opportunity to continue

their comradery. Growing membership is also a major con-

cern. It appears that the loss of members has slowed, however

we need to build up our numbers.

I would like each of you to think

back on how you joined or were

asked to join, then put that plan back

into action. If you joined through a

class and someone asked you, you be

that someone at a class asking the

question. If you joined through work,

church, social club or other social

interaction, be that person spreading

the information and making the

invitations. You are the membership

committee, we can’t rely solely on

the Squadron, District or National to

spark the potential joiners, it’s up to

each of us to make the pitch!

I know that most everyone enjoys the

social aspect and many are into the

serious side only, but we all need to

promote the United States Power

Squadrons, America’s Boating Club

for what it is “For Boaters, By Boat-

ers” and promote safer, happy expe-

riences on the water.

Thinking into the future and our Fall

Conference, our seminar schedule

will be lighter because we generally

don’t do all of the officer seminars,

so please think about what you

would be interested in as subject

matter and respond to the proposal

posted on page 11. Thanks to you all

for your participation.

Meanwhile, wishing everyone…

A Safe Voyage

and

Smooth Sailing

Throughout the Year.

D/C Ralph Ziegler, JN

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CHANGE IN MAY 2019

EXECUTIVE BOARD

MEETING

Since many of us will be at the

DYC for our

VSC Weekend May 24th-26th,

I decided to MOVE our meeting to

the usual LAST THURSDAY of the

month in the Silver Cup Room.

I hope this isn't too inconvenient for

you. I apologize for the change.

Thanks for being flexible!!

Commander Wendy Caldwell, S



May, 2019

June, 2019

DPS CALENDAR

Future Planning

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

August 2019 Steak & Corn Roast at the Shore Club

2019 USPS Governing Board September 8th-15th Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky

October 2019 Frostbite at the Shore Club

2019 Fall District 9 Conference

Double Tree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan

November 1st-3rd

2020 Spring District 9 Conference

Shanty Creek in Belaire, Michigan

May 1st-3rd

Thu 2nd

DPS General Membership

Meeting

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Sat 18th

DPS Commander's Ball

Honoring Commander

Wendy Caldwell, S

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Sun-Sat

19th-

25th National Safe Boating Week

Wed 22nd

Special Law Enforcement

Night

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Thu 23rd

Executive Committee

Meeting

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Sat-Sun

25th-

26th DPS VSC Days

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Mon 27th Memorial Day Ceremony

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Sat 1st

Dearborn Sail & Power

Squadron Commander's

Cruise

Thu 6th

DPS General Membership

Meeting

Detroit Yacht Club

Detroit, MI

Fri-Sun

7th-

9th D9 Rendezvous North Channel Yacht Club

Sat 8th DPS VSC Days

MacRay Marina

Harrison Twp., MI

Sat 8th

Port Huron Sail & Power

Squadron 75th Anniversary

Port Huron Yacht Club

Port Huron, MI

Sat 15th Sprint & Splash

St. Clair Metro Park

Harrison Twp., MI

Thu-Sun

20th-

23rd Texas Hold 'Em

One Eyed Jack's

Shelby Twp., MI

Fri-Sat 28th

Jet Express Put-N-Bay

One Day Excursion

Departs

Detroit Yacht Club

Wear Your

Life Jacket to Work Day

May 17, 2019

Wear your life jacket,

snap a picture while at work and

share on social media

with the hashtags

#lifejacket2work and #safeboating

Hosted by the National Safe Boating

Council, this annual event is a fun,

educational way to heighten life jacket

awareness and highlight the various

styles just prior to the official launch

of the Safe Boating Campaign.

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Commander Wendy Caldwell, S

[email protected] 586-212-7388

Executive Officer Darlene Weber, AP


Educational Officer Vincent A. Cooley, JN


Asst. Educational Officer Charles Fishman, P


Administrative Officer Al Schwaller, JN


Secretary Nancy Nevins, S


Asst. Secretary Dan Bodnar, AP


Treasurer Tony Drewek, P


Asst. Treasurer Marlene Drewek

Flag Lieutenant John McCurdy, AP


Chaplain Doug Rocho, P


Safety Officer P/C Diane Dawes, JN


Boat Show Chairmen

P/C Bill Smith, AP [email protected]

Historian P/C David Caldwell, JN

[email protected]

Property Manager Lt Dennis Pierce

[email protected]

Merit Mark Chairman P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN

[email protected]

Dumping Grounds Editor

Lt Dara Brooks, P [email protected]

Support Staff

Daryl Dawes; P/C Joe W. Brooks, Jr., JN

Diane Dawes, JN; P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN

Photographers

D/Lt LeRoy Strey, P ; P/Stf/C Sally Lemus, P

Lt Joan Stoll; D/Lt Peggy Schwaller, AP

Webmaster

Lt Robert Estabrook, AP


Join

Birmingham, Detroit, and Grosse Pointe Power

Squadrons for a

Rendezvous at the

North Channel Yacht Club

June 7th-9th

Arrive by Boat or Car

Friday Arrive any time after noon.

1800 hrs - Dinner in Clubhouse

off the menu 1830

Saturday Join us for lunch at 12:00 hrs

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and

Brats ($10.00/person)

Bar snacks & Pizza available at

club facility

Dinner Enjoy a Fillet Steak Dinner at

1800 hrs for $35.00 per person

Bring a dessert to share

Evening Enjoy boat hopping and

socializing with your fellow

boaters

Games provided, Bocce Ball and Cornhole

The Club Bar accepts cash and credit cards

and is open past midnight with

music and dancing

Sunday Plan to depart by noon

Contact [email protected]

For a reservation form

For Boaters … By Boaters


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Weather Proverbs, Sayings and Observations

One of the beautiful things about USPS and our fellow

members is that although we are individual squadrons we

are also “one”. Each of us has a tremendous amount of

knowledge just there for the sharing.

Case in point, the USPS Spring Conference at Orlando is

always a good place to not only share ideas with other

squadron members from across the country but it’s an op-

portunity to read their publications. As editor of the DPS

Dumping Grounds I am always on the lookout for important

information and cool ideas to make our publication more

valuable to our readers. While reading the Columbus Sail

and Power Squadron November 2018 publication Galley

Gossip I ran across a few cool words from Commander

Richard C. Sorensen, SN. With his permission I am reprint-

ing it and others to come.

Lt Dara Brooks, P

Rain long foretold,

Long to last,

Short notice,

Soon to pass.

When traveling on the water, one needs to be

keenly aware of the weather.



DISTRICT 9 POWER SQUADRON

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

PLANNING

Plans for the 2019 District 9 Fall

Conference scheduled for Octo-

ber, 2019 are underway. In order

to make this conference signifi-

cant for all participants D/Lt/C

Ralph Ziegler, JN is calling on all

USPS® D9 members to submit

proposals for the seminar, work-

shop, and entertainment portions

of the schedule.

The bringing together of all Dis-

trict 9 members for a weekend of

learning, sharing and having fun

has been a long time tradition for

our organization. In order to

meet the needs of our members

we need to know what skills are

needed and what informational

sessions are wanted. If you have

a recommendation, submit it!

TOPICS OF INTEREST

Don’t be shy! You are encour-

aged to think outside the box,

offer new ways of learning the

same material by creating enthu-

siasm. Consider presentations on

new boating technology and

apps; the latest boating products

and cool new boats; equipping

your sailboat and power boat;

presentations on the Great Loop

and other long term boating trips;

the new trend in boat sharing;

Great Lakes environmental issues

including invasive species; regu-

lation changes in Canadian and

U. S. waters and much, much

more. Cruising Clubs are invited

to submit proposals for presenta-

tions explaining the benefits of

their clubs. Let’s not forget how

to develop presentation skills for

speakers; increasing membership

and retention; conducting more

effective meetings; skills for the

treasurer; more effective web-

sites; and more effective publica-

tions. Members with specific

skills are invited to submit pro-

posals for unique topics related

to the boater.

REQUIREMENTS

All proposals should include pre-

senter’s name, rank & grade;

name of presentation; length of

presentation; Q&A; topic with

detailed description which in-

cludes purpose and expected out-

come; what audio/visual equip-

ment needed and any break out

sessions included.

Please submit your proposals no

later than July 15th to:

D/Lt/C Ralph Ziegler, JN at

[email protected]

and

Lt Dara Brooks, P at

[email protected]

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For Your Consideration

Fellow boaters, as we move into the boating season we cannot just think of the fun of it. We have to be vigi-

lant. Because of our seasonal weather many of us have not been on the water or near our marinas on a regu-

lar basis since late fall. Keep in mind the basic safety principle that water and electricity do not mix, are dan-

gerous and potentially fatal. Many docks are electrified to add to the boater’s convenience. There is no visible

warning sign of electrified water which means we have to be extra careful as we swing into the new season.

Lt Dara Brooks, P


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