District 22 on Florida’s Gulf Coast WINTER 2020

3—4 April 2020 D/22 Spring Conference & COW Charlotte County Event Center Punta Gorda, FL 8-13 September USPS 2020 Governing Board Raleigh, NC 9-10 October 2020 D/22 Fall Conference Charlotte County Event Center Punta Gorda, FL 22-25 October 2020 D/22 Cruise & Rendezvous Pier 22, Bradenton, FL

United States Power Squadrons® • District 22

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Commander

D/C Edward (Ted) Reiss SN-CN

capttedr@yahoo.com 239-213-8722

Executive Officer

D/Lt/C Samuel A. Bonilla, AP

samtico@Hotmail.com 239-768-1945

Educational Officer

D/Lt/C John Nason, SN

nasonjo@aol.com 239-228-5362

Administrative Officer

D/Lt/C Clifford L Schmidt, JN

Captcliff61@gmail.com 612-865-4641

Secretary

D/Lt/C Peggy E. Reiss, JN-IN

Peggy.reiss@yahoo.com 239-213-8686

Treasurer

D/Lt Andrea K. Battaglia, SN

Andrea1450@comcast.net 239-642-5721

Assistant Educational Officer

D/1/Lt Melissia Butler, JN

butlerm@wabash.edu 765-366-9730

Assistant Secretary

D/1/Lt Gene C. Burson, JN

geneburson@comcast.net

Assistant Treasurer

D/1/Lt Kathryn Considine, JN

kconsidi@tampabay.rr.com 727-577-5555

D22 Website: http://www.usps.org/localusps/d22/

Beacon 22 Staff:

P/Stf/C Robert A. Stein, AP– EDITOR

P/C Terry L. Green, JN– ASSOC. EDITOR

Lt. G. Stubbs, S-PHOTOGRAPHER &

GRAPHICS SUPPORT

The BEACON 22 is the Official Newsletter

of the United States Power

Squadron® District 22.

Published four times a year

in individual squadrons

newsletters.

Please send information to

P/Stf/C Robert Stein, AP, Editor:

rastein@embarqmail.com

District Commander 2019-2020

D/C Edward (Ted) Reiss, Jr, SN-CN

What a great year thanks to so many

who gave so much. Starting with the Bridge

Officers and their assistants who kept us

focused and pitched in whenever and wherever

needed or asked: D/L/C’s District Executive Officer Sam Bonilla,

AP, District Administrative Officer Cliff Schmidt, JN, District

Educational Officer Jack Nason, SN, District Secretary Peggy Reiss,

JN, and District Treasurer Andy Battaglia, SN, plus the D/1st/L’s

Assistant Educational Officer Melissa Butler SN, Assistant

Secretary Gene Burson JN and Assistant Treasurer Casey

Considine, JN. Flag Lieutenant Tom Krupa, AP and other Past

Commanders: Don Cook SN, Connie Beckman, SN, Myles Gee,

SN, Susan Lomastro, AP and Warren Maciag, SN answered all my

questions. My sincere thanks go out to them all. And special

thanks to P/D/L/C Sandy Krupa, P who kept us all entertained and

informed from behind the scenes. I also know that dozens of

others deserve my thanks.

We listened to your concerns and tried some new items.

Keynote speaker for Saturday’s luncheon is hoped to create more

interest. Round table topics related to ideas from the commanders.

Shorter awards segment of conference with pictures taken only

after the conference. Shorter presentations by Bridge with full

reports on the web site. More innovations are in the works. By-

laws are being updated for approval in April. Your new bridge

will have even newer ideas. I am leaving you in good hands.

Thanks for allowing me to represent you.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

D/Lt/C Sam Bonilla, AP samtico@hotmail.com

Since this is the last

article I write as your Executive

Officer, I reflect back on all the

accomplishments by this

department. I want to give thanks to everyone that

kept things running smoothly. It’s equally important

that we always remember that this is a volunteer

organization and these men and women worked

hard at their job assignments and succeeded in

keeping District 22 the best of the best in America’s

Boating Club®. I can’t thank them enough!

When I took on

this job, I made a

commitment to visit as

many D22 Squadrons

as I could. This year I

have already attended

many of the Change of

Watch ceremonies and

I have been very

impressed with the

new crop of Bridge

officers and excited hearing about the many ideas,

exciting plans, and promises to keep our District

growing and commitment to promote education and

safety among our boating community. Let’s give

them the support they so richly deserve. As this

version of

Beacon 22 goes

to print, most

of us are

headed to

Ponte Vedra,

FL, the

National

Annual

Meeting. Why is this significant? Besides the usual

flow of information, educational sessions offered,

and golden opportunities to meet old friends and

acquittances, our very own Past District Commander

and member of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power

Squadron, V/C Mary Paige Abbott, SN will become the

very first female National Chief. We are very proud of

her accomplishments and will be there to show our

support. As a matter of fact, 80

squadron members will be

continuing the celebration

aboard Holland America’s

Nieuw Statendam, a Tropical

Caribbean cruise arranged by

none other than Lt Dawn

Eckhart, AP. No doubt this cruise will be a lot of fun

and a great time in honor of Mary Paige. Millie and I

are looking forward to this opportunity.

Now back to reality! With all of the new Bridge

Officers assuming their positions this January and

February, D22 is offering two very timely sessions of

Officer Training. On 7 March 2020 you can register for

the session offered at the Sarasota Power and Sail

Squadron HQ and on 14 March 2020, there’s an

opportunity for a session at the Fort Myers Power

Squadron HQ. Please see additional details in the flyer

included here. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to

learn how this organization functions from top to

bottom. To quote the famous inventor, Benjamin

Franklin, “An Investment in knowledge, pays the best

dividend.” You can take it to the bank!

Thank you for working hard in keeping our

boating community safe on the water!

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ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICER

D/Lt/C Clifford L. Schmidt, JN

captcliff61@gmail.com Hello and welcome to the new

year 2020!

The D22 2020 spring conference

and Change of Watch planning is well under way and

looks to be another exciting event. Round tables have been

laid out and we have some great topics that include: Town

Hall Meeting, Education Updates, Emergencies on Board,

Doing the Great Loop, Using a GPS Chart Plotter, Co-OP

Charting and Basic Weather and Forecasting Seminar. On

a side note, Carolyn and I are very pleased that our

daughter Liz Schmidt will be the guest speaker at the

Saturday luncheon on the topic “Engaging Public Officials

in Water Safety”, she has presented this topic across the

country and at a briefing at the US Capital.

The 2020-2021 Change of Watch will be held on Saturday

night this is a great time to met up with old and new

friends with a sendoff to D/C Ted Reiss, SN and welcome

in D/Lt/C Sam Bonilla, AP in as our new Commander and

the rest of the D22 Bridge.

I hope you have all looked at the D22 web site for

and this issue of the Beacon for hotel reservations, the

schedule of events and the Change of Watch reservations

form. I hope this event offers something for everyone.

The D22 bridge is very excited on the new D22

website at this writing the web site is under full

construction by a very qualified web company. I look

forward to a very exciting, dynamic and interactive site. I

hope the new site to go live in the upcoming month after

testing out all the interfaces and options that are part of it.

Looking forward to seeing you at the conference.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER D/Lt/C John R. Nason, SN

nasonjo@aol.com

One of the recent national

objectives is to provide more on the

water training for all boaters.

America’s Boating Club has just opened a new

Learning Center in Central Florida. It is located on

Lake Harris at Fisherman’s Cove Marina, about 2

miles southwest of Tavares. Training is aimed at

new boaters and includes 3 hours in the classroom

and 5 hours of power boat operation provided by

professional, certified, instructors. Some of the

subjects covered include maneuvering in close

quarters, docking, anchoring and safety procedures.

You can register on line at www.abclc.org.

Looking forward to the annual meeting at Sawgrass

and getting updates on all of the new education

information for presentation at the D22 Spring

Conference.

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2020 Spring Conference

Reservation Form

Saturday, 4 April - Keynote Luncheon - $16.00

Choice of:

Chef’s Salad: Crisp Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, Ham, Turkey, Swiss and Cheddar Cheese, Hard Boiled Eggs, Cucumbers, Red Onion with Choice of Ranch or Italian Dressing.

Or

Pork Carnitas Tacos: Two Tacos filled with Mojo Rubbed Pork, Lettuce and Cotija Cheese served with side of Guacamole, Sour Cream and Pico de Gallo, House Salad with choice of Ranch or Italian Dressing.

Served with freshly baked rolls and butter, iced tea and ice water, cookies served family style Coffee available on request

Number Salads @ $16.00 __________ Number Tacos @ $16.00 _________

Saturday, 4 April – Change of Watch Dinner

Choice of:

Sirloin Maitre D Hotel: Pan Seared 8 oz. Center Cut Sirloin with Parsley and Garlic Herb Butter - $42.00

Or

Lemon Pepper Atlantic Salmon: Broiled on Cedar Plank, with Fire Cracker and Citrus Aioli - $42.00

Or

Vegetarian Strudel: Wrapped in Puff Pastry, Golden & Drizzled with Dijonnaise Creamy Garlic - $24.00

Served with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Capri Veggie Blend, House Salad with choice of Ranch or Italian Dressing, Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea and Ice Water – Coffee Station Ice Cream Sundae Station!

Number Sirloin @ $42.00 ______ Number Salmon @ $42.00 ______ Number Strudel @ $24.00 _____

TOTAL amount of check payable to “D22” enclosed $____________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail to: Jeane Anderson, 3191 Matecumbe Key Road #407, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Phone: (941)575-9776 / Email: jeaneyanderson@embarqmail.com

Name with rank and grade: ______________________________________________________________

Name with rank and grade: _______________________________________________________________

Your 1st D22 Conference? ___________ Medical Dietary Restrictions only ____________________

SQUADRON: ________________________ E-MAIL ________________________________________

PHONE: _____________________

No Reservations or Cancellations after 21 March 2020, please.

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Spring Conference Roundtable

Information

to help plan your day

Weather Seminar — Lt/C Timothy McGarr, P - both sessions—Myakka 2

We will cover various weather terminology and phenomenon and how we can apply this knowledge for a safe and happy voyage. It will not make participants TV weather reporters.

0900 – 1015

Education – DEO, D/Lt/C Jack Nason, SN and ADEO, D/1st/Lt Melissa Butler, SN – Myakka 1

Come get the latest updates on Education from the National Meeting in Ponte Vedra. Bring your ideas for the year ahead.

Emergencies on Board – Lt Edward Bauer, S - Peace River 1

Review from Boat Handling course: This review and discussion will focus on one of the 6 modules in the revised Boat Handling Course (previously Seamanship). The material covers vessel related emergencies, medical emergencies, and emergency communications. This is an overview of the course material and not for credit.

Co-Op Charting – D/Lt James Strothers, SN - Peace River 2

Entering 2020, the Cooperative Charting Program has undergone some major changes from the previous program. Currently, there are three sub-programs under the Cooperative Charting Program heading: Nautical, Geodetic Recovery and the new Marina Surveying. Changes include the items to report, how to file the reports and how credits are issued. All previous contributors to Co-op Charting as well as those wishing to get involved in the community service program should plan to attend this Roundtable.

1030 - 1145:

District 22 D/C Town Hall Meeting – Myakka 1

Led by D/C Ted Reiss, SN and V/C Ralph Bernard, AP, National Administrative Officer

Updates from National on many topics to include the latest from DANBoater. Bring your questions.

How To Setup and Use a GPS Chartplotter – Lt Carl Thieme, SN – Peace River 1

What are the different GPS chartplotter set up options and suggested settings for safe navigation? How do you establish, change, store and identify waypoints? Getting there ---- creating and modifying routes for safe navigation. Limitations and issues arising from on-the-water use of GPS Chartplotters. Key factors to consider prior to purchase.

"Doing the Great Loop" – P/C William Knudsen, JN – Peace River 2

Brief definition and pictorial view of America's water trade routes

Basic preparation and requirements After the Euphoria dissipates, what to expect Actual scenes from a segment of the trip (Power Point Presentation)

Sights seen from the water only Q and A session

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