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L/C William Stano, JN with our Marine Guests

Inside VOLUME 44 NO. 1 Commanders Message...... 1 MI DNR Free Fishing Weekend...... 8 January 2017 Executive Dept...... 2 MI DNR HeartMISnow Virtual 5K. . . . . 9 www.gpps-d9.com SEO Report ...... 3 MI DNR Tawas Lighthouse Keeper Program..10 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE Administrative Dept...... 4 GPPS Burgee & New Name Tags . . . . . 11 Secretary Dept...... 5 2017 USPS Annual Meeting, FL .. . . .12-13 Membership Meeting Membership Matters/Birthdays . .6 Ships Store 2017 Spring Conference. . 14 and USPS - Are you a Comfortable Boater Article . . .7 GPYC Commadore’s Ball & COW pics. . 15 Change of Watch GPPS Christams Party Pics...... 16-17 Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2017 Events and Rendezvous Schedule - Inside Back Cover United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com January 2017 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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E-Board Meeting MacRay Harbor & GPYC - 19:30 ABYA Seminar 29 30 31 January 14 GPPS Commander’s Ball GPYC Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 1 Commander’s Message Cdr Frederick T. Muller, SN Bridge COMMANDER Cdr. Frederick Muller, SN [email protected] Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe 2017 January

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lt/C William A. Stano, JN [email protected] See You at The Ball!

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER Commander Fred Muller Lt/C Chester Dunbar Jr., AP [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Lt/C John J. Sulkowski, AP [email protected]

SECRETARY Lt/C Rose Stano, P [email protected]

TREASURER Lt/C John Bennett, SN Commander William A. Stano [email protected] and his Lady Rose Request the honor of your presence Seventy Eighth Annual at the ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL Seventy Eighth Annual Grosse Pointe Power OFFICER Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Squadron 1st/Lt Janet Curle, SN Commander’s Ball Commander’s Ball Saturday the 14th of January [email protected] Two Thousand and Seventeen Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Saturday 788 Lakeshore Road ASSISTANT SECRETARY Grosse Pointe Shores the 14th of January 1st/Lt Valeriia Miller Grosse Pointe Yacht Club [email protected] Featuring the Reception and Cocktails 1800 hours • Dinner 1930 hours • Dancing 2030 hours Uniform A with a Bow Tie ~ Semi Formal Attire Guests Cordially Invited Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band ASSISTANT TREASURER Free Valet Parking 1st/Lt Jay Kaiser, JN Air Margaritaville [email protected]

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Publisher: Copyrite Printing [email protected] United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com 2 [email protected] P/D/C BillStano,JN Safe Voyage everyone, receive 110 decalsforthe2017season. will squadron that 2016, in decals 100 reported and awarded squadron a If percent. 10 plus 2016 30, Oct. by USPS to reported and awarded decals of number the to equal are receives squadron a decals The decals. receive not will and distribution the in included not are Districts chairs. VSC the 2017 decals, they will be distributed to squadron commanders who should pass them on to local Guard Coast U.S. the from receive Auxiliary.we when years, three last the policy the been has As decals check safety vessel 2017 of delivery awaiting currently is Squadrons Power States United 2017 VSC decaldistribution at ourmonthlymeetings? Your ideasareimportant!Emailmewithyourthoughtsorsuggestions. to see? Can you sponsor a rendezvous (land or water)? Do you have an idea for a speaker to present organization on the 11th of January. I would like to hear from YOU. What activities would you like and we will recognize the accomplishments of the outgoing officers. I will assume command of installed our be will officers elected Watchnewly of Change Watch.our of At Change the as known became next the to members crew of group one from responsibility of passing The vessel. the of alone. fate the for responsibility shared members crew where watches of system a developed Thus and so demanding were the challenges that no single group of crew members could bear the burden the entirecrew.fortunes of the voyage failure of or the success the responsibilityfor great was So and lives the entrusted were members To crew time. those of period certain a ship’sfor activities their of operation safe and vessels through a system of watches, during course which a portion of the crew took responsibility for the the maintained history throughout Mariners 1930. at begins Squadron all inviting am members to I Watch.our Change of of WatchChange Squadron’s on 11our January and 2017 at bells the Grosse Pointe 8 Yachtfor time Club. The is meeting It 2016. in job fantastic a did Everyone Department. Executive the of members the all thank to wish I Officer. Executive your as year my completes article This Happy 2017GrossePointePowerSquadronMembers! Grosse PointePowerSquadron Lt/C BillStano,JN Executive Department will receive110 decalsfor the2017season. a squadron awarded and reported 100 decals in 2016, that squadron awarded and reported to USPS by Oct. 30, 2016 plus 10 percent. If decals of number the to equal are receives squadron a decals The 2017 VSC DecalDistribution Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 3 SEO Report Lt/C Chet Dunbar Jr., AP

It’s time to start thinking about Boating Classes. We have some new additions to the Bridge and they are interested in starting new classes.

Natalie Dunbar and Valeriia Miller want to start Seamanship and Piloting, Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe 2017 January so we will begin if we can get a few more to join them starting Monday, Jauary 9th , 6:30pm at GP Farms Pier Park. Cost will be $120.00 for the 2 class combo since it requires 2 new books and is a 10 week class. We are attempting to send out emails to potential members who are eligible to take this class. Think about it and give me a call at 313-744-7472. Did you know this is the phone number for any information about the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron? Please call with questions or give to anyone interested in classes.

We will be starting the America Boating Class later in February after the Cobo Boat Show when the interest is the highest. Monday, February 20th , 6:30pm at the Grosse Pointe North High School. The cost will be determined before the class starts, depending if we subsidize to generate interest. How much do you think Boating Safety is worth?

Other Squadrons are hosting other classes, they include-

Birmingham Power Squadron is offering a JN course beginning Monday January 9 in Pontiac. To register, go to the website bpsd9.org or email [email protected]

Dearborn Sail & Power Squadron is starting an Advanced Piloting class on Monday Jan 16, 2017 at RTI in Livonia Fred and Bill will be the instructors. Let me know if you are interested. Frank at [email protected]

We will be starting the America Boating Class later in February, after the Cobo Boat Show when the interest is the highest.

Monday, February 20th, 6:30pm Grosse Pointe High North High School United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com 4 Power Squadronmembershiptoyourboatingfriends,andcomethe of benefits the up talk to resolution a make year new the with now So membership! the into tapping I then realized why Clara could answer my questions right away or get back with the answer. She was After I joined and started taking classes I realized that the members were a vast source of information. squadron withmoreopportunitytolearn. As theysay……therestishistory! Pointe might not take me in. Clara assured me that I would be accepted and that GPPS was the Grosse larger since Squadron the join would I that said I time, the at Detroit in living was I Since surprise!). a (what Squadron Pointe Grosse the join to and USPS the join to me told She more. learn boating organizations, the Power Squadron and the Coast Guard Auxiliary that I should join in order to realize it. Clara seemed to know so much more than I did. I finally asked her about which of those two boating to a co-worker, Clara Sumeghy who along with her husband, were GPPS members but I didn’t on. hands my get about could talking I been articles magazine had boating I the work all At read had I that. after years five class boating Guard basic Coast Auxiliary the and boat first my bought I after around me although I had taken the Basic Boating course from the Detroit Power Squadron three years boaters those as much as learned have to seem hadn’t I owner boat a as years 15 after 1983 in because was it me For Squadron. Power Pointe Grosse the A while back Rose Stano challenged us to write about how any why we joined Lt/C JohnJ.Sulkowski,AP Administrative Department Grosse PointePowerSquadron To planattendingNationalUSPSConferenceinOrlando, FL. Help toplanJimmyBuffet Theme CommandersBall and thePanamaCanalCruiserightafter Conference HELP WANTED Looking todesignnewsite,morepicture friendly. for BillStano,tobeJanuary14,2017-GPYC February 22-26,2017attheRosenCenter Contact RoseStanoorChetDunbar Fellow Travelers Come Join Us! Event Helpers Web Master ABC coursespreadtheword. Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 5 Secretary Department Lt/C Rose Stano, P

Hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas Holiday. Despite a busy work schedule, I tried to remain in the movement and enjoy the days as they unfold. It is

so easy to get caught up in our expectations and not enjoy what is happening Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe 2017 January around you. So it is with the Power Squadron. As we make the last preparations for the Commanders Ball, I am trying to focus on the FUN. Not worry about the details, the responses, who is coming, and who is not. Those that come will have a great time, with a Great Band and in a Beautiful Setting. Come dance your feet off with me.

This year we need to focus on what we can do, like teaching and taking classes, doing vessel safety exams, and bring Boating Safety Information to the area. As we start a new year, we will begin to work on the Roster. Please make sure that if you have changed email address, home address, or phone numbers, that you get that information to me. With Fred Muller unable to help with the Advertising for the Roster and the Newsletter, I will need all of you to work with me to continue your past ads and look to new places of revenue. Do you run a Business that could advertise Boating Safety or work for one that may? Does your employer support your volunteer effort? I plan on talking to Associates at St. John and Ascension Health. Is there Restaurant or Bars in the area that you frequent or Business you use regularly? Please ask them to support us and our mission. I was at Charvat, the Florist, getting the Flowers arranged for the Commanders Ball and realized there was not one item about Boating Safety in his shop. He said he would be glad to put up anything we might need to advertise. Maybe we have overlooked our members as a link to getting the word out. I could use every available body to help me in this outreach.

Bill and I are counting the Days till the National Meeting in Orlando the last week in February, 2017. Then we will head out on a 10 day cruise to the Panama Canal with other Member from the United States Power Squadron. Bill is not social by nature but the Power Squadron brings out the best in him and he just loves being on the boat with other people he knows. Even though this will be our 3rd cruise in 3 years, we just love seeing new places out on the water and leaving the winter for a short period of time warms the heart and soul. Come join us for the National Meeting or on the Cruise. Come see what all the Fun is about. We promise, this is the last Cruise cause all our money will go into the New Boat.

Grosse Pointe Power Squadron As we start a new year, we will begin to work on the Roster. Please make sure that if you have changed email address, home address, or phone numbers, that you get that information to me. GPPS FUN IN THE SUN AT GOOSE BAY

2016 Membership Roster United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com 6 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Grosse PointePowerSquadron US Border Patrol andCanadianCustom OfficialsUpdates 26 -January Marthaler Valerie John Marshall Kurt Eric Lyons Jeanne Flynn Kinney David Charvat Thomas Campau Bill Kimberleigh Dr. GaryBill MacRay HarborandtheAnchorBay Yachting Association Dinner isavailable from 5pmto 7:30pmat the North 42Restaurant. 30675 NorthRiver Road, HarrisonTownship, MI48045 have aSpringSeminarSchedulethat includes: NOAA Skywarn Storm Spotters -March 30 Reservation required -586-468-1900 410 ext. Seminars are free andrunfrom 7:30-9pm www.MACRAY.com (586) 231-0134 Mt. Clemens,MI48043 240 NRiverRoad Doube DBar&Grill 491-5603 or(586)630-0712. DresscodeisUniform Forbusinesscasual. Non-members are $20 per plate. Please RSVP by 12/27/16 to Vivian Grafton at (586) and makeitthebestyearever!!! on boardthisyear,coming have alotofenthusiasm everyone us welcome help soplease to beincharge.Wethe newmembersvolunteering members andtowelcome bridge of WatchChange ceremony. Weto comeandthankouroutgoing everyone wouldlike liquor. Bringyourappetiteforthebuffetby athe to beservedat7:30pm,followed dinner domestic draftandwell bar providing at 6:30pmwithanopen Meet andgreetbegins located inthebanquetroomatDoubleDBar&GrillMt.Clemens. us atthe join Please of WatchSCSSPS Change Annual on Thursday, 5,2017. January Dear St.ClairShoresSail&Power SquadronMembers,Family, andFriends: January Birthdays January Charles Woodbury Jr. Charles Woodbury William Conrad Stano Natalie Simon Sobczynski Myron Sherer Jeilynn Sandifer Barbara Roddis James Mestdagh 7 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe January 2017 XXXXXX Lt. Bill Hempel Senior Feature Writer Marketing/Public relations Committee United States Power Squadrons® To become an educated and watchful captain look to the United States Power Squadrons® To As it and their boating courses and seminars. Contact the national website at www.USPS.org. Show you how” members remind us: “Boating is fun…We’ll Captains need to be ever aware of those dangers and remember that they are responsible for all aboard. Recreational there are boating exists for us to have fun, but when on the water this responsibility of the thought makes If pounce upon us. to a chance dangers just waiting for An educated and An uncomfortable Captain is a safe Captain. you uncomfortable, that is good. on the water always has a happy watchful Captain is the best person to make sure that a day a little. ending. So I will continue my “blathering” and hope it helps The fact is that many boaters become all too comfortable and forget the dangers that are ever dangers that the is that many boaters become all too comfortable and forget The fact ignore preventative maintenance, fuel shore in a 20 foot skiff present. Fishermen head 25 miles off length of anchor life jackets, and attention to approaching rode, methods to contact shore, supply, Jet skiers and power boaters get so caught up in jumping wakes that they do not bad weather. or swimmers. look around for passing boats Well, I received a seething reply informing me that no one reading my “blathering” took it seriously. seriously. it “blathering” took no one reading my seethingthat a received me reply informing I Well, Now three years later, I sometimes wonder if he wasn’t right! Recently I The following week, a nearby couple were overcome by CO and had to be of CO poisoning. wrote of the dangers a boat to retrieve a wind-blown 27 year old woman jumped over the stern of hat. A rescued. The water was in the perfect low for The 60’s, rapid Captain hypothermia. wasn’t aware she was These are all dangerous actions that I have overboard. Spinning severely props cut her legs. avoid. frequently advised boaters to ARE YOU A “COMFORTABLE BOATER”? A “COMFORTABLE ARE YOU back, I read while a boating article safety in which had the writer recently purchased some A inflatable life jackets at a very reasonable price. The life jackets were surplus airline inflatables. a little alarmed I was more than and e-mailed him that he needed with information to be careful were they because cheaply sold being were inflatable’s surplus those that and public the to given not approved. Published by the Marketing/ PR Committee by the Marketing/ Published Power Squadrons® United States [email protected] Greg Scotten Contact Grosse Pointe Power Squadron www.gpps-d9.com 8 freefishing. businesses and others. A full list of these events can be found online at michigan.gov/ a variety of organizations including constituent groups, schools, local and state parks, across the state to assist with public participation. These activities are coordinated by Official winter #MiFreeFishingWeekend activities are being scheduled in communities never has who out someone take experienced winterfishingtoshowthemhow simpleandfunitcanbe. to you encourage we anglers, avid those “For annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend,” said Jim Dexter, DNR Fisheries Division chief. Michigan’s for ice the on out heading and up bundling than better nothing “There’s and 11,000 inland lakes –Michiganandfishingareaperfectmatch. 3,000 miles of Great than Lakes shoreline, more tens With of resources. thousands of aquatic miles vast of rivers state's and the streams, of awareness promote to way a 1994since as year #MiFreeFishingWeekend winter’s every celebrated has Michigan Weekend eventsperfectforthewholefamily. and parks state 103 Michigan’s recreation areas. to Several of these locations will host official 2017 access Winter Free Fishing vehicle grants that Recreation fee regular entry the Passport waive will also DNR the #MiFreeFishingWeekend, During a license, thoughallotherfishingregulationsstillapply. without fish can – alike non-residents and residents – everyone days, two those Sunday,and Feb.Saturday 18-19.2017 Weekend,for the Fishing set Free On Winter during to offer has Michigan fishing finest the of some enjoy and rod fishing a Grab Free FishingWeekend Michigan 9 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe January 2017 to benefit Michigan state parks state Michigan to benefit HeartMISnow Virtual 5K Virtual HeartMISnow Michigan Department of Natural Resources has partnered with Epic Races to offer the inaugural HeartMISnow Virtual 5K. A portion of the proceeds will go back into state parks. Michigan out get to opportunity great a is 5K Virtual HeartMISnow The in Michigan state parks, while helping raise funds for them at the same time. Participants choose to where complete their and own when 5K, as long as it’s Participants done outdoors. receive T-shirt. event finisher’s medal as well as an a commemorative HeartMISnow “HeartMISnow is a great way to help meet health-minded resolutions in 2017,” said Ron Olson, DNR Parks and www.epicraces.com/event/heartmisnow. The deadline to register is Feb. 28. The deadline to register is Feb. www.epicraces.com/event/heartmisnow. can run, walk, hike, snowshoe, cross-country local trail or park). Participants ski or take part any in non-motorized activity to meet the qualifications. or post a of your GPS tracker showing your mileage and time, share a selfie comment telling us about it. or Instagram (@epicraces) using the hashtag #HeartMiSnow. on Twitter Recreation Division chief. “The event also gives people another reason to visit and recreate in Michigan’s great outdoors, while increasing physical activity and helping to raise funds for the DNR. thank We Epic Races for bringing this opportunity to the DNR.” these steps: participate in the HeartMISnow Virtual 5K, follow To at • Register for this event at RunSignUp even a or public land managed by the DNR (or, • Locate a state park, forest, trail 28. and Feb. • Complete your HeartMISnow Virtual 5K anytime between now a photo the event. Upload event page and “join” • Visit the HeartMISnow Facebook T-shirt that will be mailed in March. • Look for your finisher’s medal and page or get HeartMISnow Virtual 5K Facebook • Share your experience on the 2017 A Recreation Passport is needed for any vehicle entering a Michigan state park or recreation area. more information, contact Epic Races at [email protected] or 734-585-7101. For 10 United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com of Michigan.Learnmore atwww.michigan.gov/michiganhistory and the Archives Preserve, and Underwater Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Michigan stories. It includes the Michigan Historical Museum, 10 regional museums, curiosity,foster programs archival and museum Its rooted inspiration and enjoyment The Michigan History Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. are offeredFridaythroughSunday. tours mid-October, to Day Labor and Day Memorial to mid-May Day.From Labor to Tawas, the lighthouse is open for tours Thursday through Monday from Memorial Day East of southeast miles 2.5 23, U.S. off Park State PointTawas in Located Division. Recreation and Parks DNR the with cooperation in Center History Michigan the by administered museums nationally-accredited 11 of one is Lighthouse Point Tawas will applications begin Feb. 1, of 2017, Review andcontinueuntilallslotsarefilled. Keeper [email protected]. Lighthouse at Pine Point Hillary Tawas contact the Program, about information more For Explore. under Program Lightkeeper on Click www.michigan.gov/tawaslighthouse. at application Keeper Lighthouse Point Tawas the submit and complete should parties Interested help preparethemfortheirtourduties. to orientation on-site and packets information historical receive will selected Those apply.to encouraged especially are history maritime Lakes Great or lore lighthouse of knowledge with Those period. two-week each for needed are keepers two least At weeks. shower kitchen, modern consecutive two is lighthouse the at a staying for commitment minimum The bath. and as well as adults, three to up sleep can that bedrooms comfortable two include Accommodations lighthouse. the to attached dwelling the h lgtepr ogn i lctd n h scn soy of story second the in located is lodging lightkeeper The perweek. provide roughly35hoursofservice keepers Participating duties. maintenance light and area, Tawas the and lighthouse the about information providing tours, giving visitors, greeting include tasks Keeper world. in Tawas Point State Park, attracting visitors from all over the landmark 1876well-known The a is TawasLighthouse Point program willrunfromMay17 throughOct.17. 2017,the In lighthouse. the of tours guided conducting for Point Tawasexchange in site on lodging receive will Keepers the Michigan. at keepers Lighthouse, located in Tawas Point lighthouse State Park in East Tawas, volunteer summer this as serve to invited are enthusiasts Lighthouse Tawas Point Lighthouse offers opportunitiesin2017 Keepers Program Grosse Pointe Power Squadron 11 GPPS Burgee

& RecommendedNew Name Yacht Flag Sizes Badges Powerboat Length of Boat Size of Private & Club Signal Size of Yacht Ensign Recommended-20 ft Yacht8” x Flag12” Sizes 12” x 18” Powerboat20 ft 10” x 15” 12” x 18” Length25 ft of Boat Size10” x of 15” Private & Club Signal Size16” x of 24” Yacht Ensign -2030 ftft 8”12” x x12” 18” 12”16” x 18”24” 2035 ft 10”12” x 15”18” 12”24” xx 18”36” 2540 ft 10”14” x 15”21” 16”24” xx 24”36” Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe 2017 January 3045 ft 12”14” x 18”21” 16”24” xx 24”36” 3550 ft 12”16” x 18”24” 24”2.5’ xx 36”4’ 4055 ft 14”16” x 21”24” 24”2.5’ xx 36”4’ 4560 ft 14”20” xx 21”30” 24”2.5’ xx 36”4’ 5070 ft 16”20” xx 24”30” 2.5’3’ x x5’ 4’ Let’s order some New Burgees!! 5580 ft 16”24” xx 24”36” 2.5’3’ x x5’ 4’ 6090 ft 20”24” x 30”36” 2.5’4’ x x6’ 4’ 70100 ft ft 20”30” x 30”48” 3’4’ x 5’6’ A few people in the Squadron are Recommended Yacht Flag Sizes interested in ordering new burgees. I Sailboat contacted Prestige Flag in California Length of Boat Size of Private & Club Signal Size of Yacht Ensign and asked if we could get a different 20 ft 10” x 15” 16” x 24” silver border. They don’t really have 25 ft 10” x 15” 16” x 24” 30 ft 12” x 18” 24” x 36” any other silver color that would 35 ft 14” x 21” 24” x 36” work better than what is on the 40 ft 14” x 21” 24” x 36” 75th Anniversary (silver anniversary) 45 ft 16” x 24” 2.5’ x 4’ flag from 2014. They recommended 50 ft 20” x 30” 2.5’ x 4’ we may want to order the burgee 60 ft 20” x 30” 2.5’ x 4’ 70 ft 24” x 36” 3’ x 5’ with the yellow border or even the 80 ft 24” x 36” 3’ x 5’ original burgee with the blue border. 90 ft 30” x 48” 4’ x 6’ The minimum order is 6 in any combination of As much as I don’t like the silver, it is 100 ft 30” x 48” 4’ x 6’ sizes price breaks are: still the current flag so I don’t want to change it. Qty. 12”x18” 16”x24” 24”x36” Call me at 313-343-5602 or email. 6 - 24 $22.75 $26.75 $69.00 Rose Stano 25 - 49 $21.75 $25.50 $69.00 [email protected] Squadron Burgee @ 3’ x 5’ - $112.00 each

It’s time to start ordering New Name Badges with the USPS wheel logo ROSE STANO ROSE STANO with the ensign on the left, GPPS GPPS as the new Branding Manual suggets. Please send me your name and if you would like a pin or magnet backing. I believe the cost will be around $8 - $10

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As announced at the Fall Conference, Lansing Sail and Power Squadron is offering the opportunity to purchase items from the national Ship’s Store for the Spring Conference. We are taking pre-orders now through January 31, 2017. We will NOT have inventory on hand for purchase, but will do the ordering for items to be picked up at Spring Conference.

Thank you, Alanna Harvey Lansing Sail and Power Squadron 15 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe January 2017 at the Ball at D/C Tony Lewandowski D/C Tony giving the Oath of Office. giving the Oath Rose and Bill Stano Rose GPPS Mt. Clemens Change of Watch Change Change of Watch Change Birmingham Power Squadron Birmingham Power & L/C Bill Stano, JN & L/C Bill Stano, Commodore Blaise Klenow Commodore Commodore’s Ball Commodore’s Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Yacht Pointe Grosse 16 United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com GPPS -ChristmasPartyatGPYC The Raimondo family singingChristmas Carols with P/C Earl Wolfe, AP 17 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe January 2017 P/C Ron Utz accepting P/C Conrad Sobczynski, AP Educational Proficiency Award for Educational Proficiency P/D/C John Bennett, SN received his 50 Year Membership Plaque received his 50 Year New Member Jon Eadie L/C John Sulkowski, AP received certificate from GPPS - Christmas Party at GPYC at Party - Christmas GPPS P/C Ron Utz, AP P/C John Colombo, with wife Helen received his 50 Year Membership Plaque received his 50 Year as Master of Ceremony Vito Raimondo, AP Pin received his 25 Year Lunch with Chet, Ron and John United States Power Squadrons ® www.gpps-d9.com Member FINRA/SIPC “Your Printer” Performance Roseville, Michigan 48066 www.copyriteprinting.net 30503 Gratiot Avenue (586) 774-2792fax (586) 774-0006 www.sdines.wfadv.com First VicePresident-InvestmentsFirst [email protected] Toll Free: 800-537-4509 Fax: 248-737-8474 248-932-4493 Office: Farmington Hills, MI48334 Suite 110 Highway31440 Northwestern Wells Fargo LLC Advisors, Vice President-Investments Steven M.Dines [email protected] Fax: 248-737-8474 Cell: 248-761-5691 Toll Free: 800-537-4509 Direct: 248-932-4493 Farmington Hills, MI48334 Hwy.,31440 Northwestern Suite110 Wells Fargo LLC Advisors, Reif CarbideTool Co., Inc. We promote safeboating 11055 EASTNINEMILEROAD WARREN, MICHIGAN A 586-754-1890 ttention C A ont d for BOX 862 S T a ars 48090 p

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ABC Boating Class E-Board Meeting GPNHS - 6:30 pm GPYC - 19:30 26 27 28 2017 USPS National Meeting Orlando, FL February 19 - 26 Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Calendar of Upcoming Events

JANUARY 2017 January 11 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting - Change of Watch Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Tars and Tripe 2017 January GPYC, 19:30 January 14 SATURDAY - GPPS Commander’s Ball Grosse Pointe Yacht Club January 25 WEDNESDAY - E-Board Meeting GPYC, 19:30 January 26 THURSDAY - MacRay Harbor and the Anchor Bay Yachting Association Seminar US Border Patrol and Canadian Officials Updates MacRay Harbor - North 42 Restaurant

FEBRUARY 2017 February 8 WEDNESDAY - Membership Meeting GPYC, 19:30 February 11 - 19 SUNDAY - SUNDAY - Detroit Boat Show Cobo Hall, Detroit MI February 22 WEDNESDAY - E-Board Meeting GPYC, 19:30 February 19 - 26 SUNDAY - SUNDAY - USPS Annual Meeting Orlando, FL February 20 MONDAY - ABC Boating Classe GPNHS - 6:30pm

MARCH 2017 March 30 THURSDAY - MacRay Harbor and the Anchor Bay Yachting Association Seminar NOAA Skywarn Storm Spotters MacRay Harbor - North 42 Restaurant

**See www.d9-usps.org for other Squadrons Activities you are invited to join.

Attention!

The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club will be closed in March. Locations of meetings TBD.

Note: Refer to the GPPS web site for more details - Unless otherwise posted - All GPPS General Membership Meetings are on the second Wednesday - Sept. through May All GPPS Executive Committee Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday - Aug. through May Port Index DYC - Detroit Yacht Club GPFPP - Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park GPYC - Grosse Pointe Yacht Club JBM - Jefferson Beach Marina Make plans to join us at the

Grosse Pointe Power Squadron Membership Meeting and Change of Watch Wednesday 11 January 2017

GROSSE POINTE POWER SQUADRON Secretary, Rose Stano, P 20040 Ghesquiere Court Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 313-744-7472