NDED 1 00 FOU 936 $4. USD RICAN MA ME ST A E R F M O A L R I I C N N E R U S O C I N E C H . T o IN 3 June 2016 Vol. 46, N 3 CO 96 idelights RPORATED 1 S Published by the Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. The AGM Issue Coverage of CAMM’s Professional Development Conference and Annual General Meeting Mission Statement www.mastermariner.org The Council of American Master Mariners is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the United States Merchant Marine and the position of the Master by fostering the exchange of maritime information and sharing our experience. We are committed to the promotion of nautical education, the improvement of training standards, and the support of the publication of professional literature. The Council monitors, comments, and takes positions on local, state, federal and international legislation and regulation that affect the Master. 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T IN 3 CO 96 RPORATED 1 NATIONAL OFFICERS South Atlantic Region President PORT EVERGLADES / MIAMI Captain Jeff Cowan [email protected] Captain Paul Coan, President 805-901-9558 NATIONAL MAILING ADDRESS [email protected] First Vice President 30623 Chihuahua Valley Rd. Meetings at 1200, the 3rd Thursday of the Captain Joe Hartnett Warner Springs, CA 92086-9220 month, except July and August. Galluppi, [email protected] Pompano Beach Country Club, 1103 N. Federal 410-867-0556 Hiway, Pompano Beach, FL. Second Vice President TAMPA BAY Captain Pat Moloney North Atlantic Region [email protected] NEW YORK METRO Captain Robert Holden, President 415-215-9226 727-784-7595 Captain George Sandberg, President [email protected] Treasurer and Secretary 631-375-5830 (cell); 631-878-0579 (home) nd Captain Manny Aschemeyer [email protected] Meetings at 1130 on the 2 Tuesday of each [email protected] month, except July, August and September. Meetings dates and locations vary. th nd 951-767-3037 Columbia Restaurant, 7 Ave. & 22 St. Mailing Address: Box 581 North Atlantic Regional Vice President Mailing Address: 50 Baywood Ct, Center Moriches, NY 11934 Captain Frank Zabrocky Palm Harbor, FL 34683 [email protected] BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON, D.C. 203-359-8494 Captain Joe Hartnett, President South Atlantic Regional Vice President North Pacific Region 410-867-0556 Captain Liz Clark SEATTLE / PACIFIC NORTHWEST [email protected] [email protected] Captain R.J. Klein, President 954-254-9948 Meetings at 1130 monthly, except June - 425-746-6475 August. Check website for date and location. Gulf Regional Vice President [email protected] Locations vary between Baltimore and D.C. Captain Michael Mc Cright Meetings at 1130 on the 2nd Thursday of [email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box 700 each month, McCormick & Schmidt’s South 713-468-3393 Edgewater, MD 21037-0400 Lake Union. South Pacific Regional Vice President Mailing Address: PO Box 99392 Captain Klaus Niem Seattle, WA 98139 [email protected] 707-255-6567 Gulf Coast Region COLUMBIA RIVER North Pacific Regional Vice President MOBILE BAY Captain Vic Faulkner, President Captain Cal Hunziker 360-798-9530 [email protected] Captain Jerome “Rusty” Kilgore, President [email protected] 253-862-7493 251-490-2741 nd nd Meetings are at 1200 on the 2 Friday of Immediate Past President Meetings at 1330 on the 2 Tuesday of each each month. Jantzen Beach Bar and Grill, 909 Captain R.J. Klein month. Felix’s Fish Camp Grill: 1530 Battleship N Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR. [email protected] Pkwy, Spanish Ft., AL. Mailing Address: 121 Hazel Dell View 425-246-9814 Mailing Address: 6208 Peir Ave. Castle Rock, WA 98611 Council Chaplain Fairhope, AL 36532 Father Sinclair Oubre [email protected] NEW ORLEANS South Pacific Region 409-749-0171 Captain Ed Higgins, President 504-394-6866 LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH [email protected] Captain David Boatner, President APPOINTMENTS & CHAIRS Meetings at 1200 on the 2nd Thursday of each 805-479-8461 IFSMA Representative [email protected] Captain Cal Hunziker month, except July and August. Port Ministry Center of the Global Maritime Ministries, Meetings at 1200 on the 2nd Tuesday of each Constitution and Bylaws 3635 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA. month, except August. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Committee Chair Beacon Room, 601 S Palos Verdes St., San Captain Pat Moloney Mailing Address: 8112 Ferrara Drive Harahan, LA 70123 Pedro, CA. Lalonde Award Committee Chair Mailing Address: 533 N. Marine Ave Captain Pat Moloney HOUSTON Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Membership Committee Chair Captain Michael J. Mc Cright, President Captain Liz Clark [email protected] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Public Relations Committee Chair Meetings monthly, September - April. Check Captain Klaus Niem, President Captain Joe Hartnett website for dates. TAMUG Blue Room, 707-255-6567 Positions Committee Chair Galveston, TX. [email protected] st Captain Frank Zabrocky Mailing Address: Meetings at 11:30, 1 Tuesday of each month, Finance Oversight Committee 4620 Fairmont Pkwy, Suite 203 The Nantucket, 501 Port St., Crockett, CA. Captain Manny Aschemeyer Pasadena, TX 77504 Mailing Address: 4207 Chardonnay Ct. Napa, CA 94558-2562 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. June 2016 Sidelights 3 Visit our Exhibit Booth at the 2016 Maritime Security Conference (West) in Everett, WA – Sept. 20-22 CAMM $25 Wall Clock Swag for Sale Battery operated $15 Travel Mug Stainless Steel, 12-oz. insulated $10 Coffee Mug Ceramic, 12-oz. $20 Baseball caps White or navy $35 Polo Shirts White or navy Adult S-2XL $35 Pocket Polo Shirts Navy Only Adult S - 2XL $20 Includes a 4GB USB drive, set of 4 coasters, and pen Contact Captain Manny Aschemeyer to place your order. Price includes tax, shipping and handling. In This Issue ON THE COVER View From the Bridge 7 Captain John A.C. Cartner, Ph.D, is presented the Lalonde Spirit of the Seas CAMM National President Captain Jeff Cowan Award by Captain Pat Moloney. lays out a passage plan for CAMM to help strengthen the American Merchant Marine. SIDELIGHTS [email protected] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Captain R.J. Klein EDITORIAL BOARD In the Council Capt. R.J. Klein Capt. Klaus Niem Council National Maritime Day ............................................8 Reports New Members ............................................................8 CONTRIBUTORS Manny Aschemeyer Cal Hunziker Chaplain’s Column ..................................................10 A.K. Bansal IFSMA Secretariat Secretary’s Report ...................................................11 Davyne Bradley Holly Kent Cross’d the Final Bar ...............................................12 John A. C. Cartner R.J. Klein Jeff Cowan Sinclair Oubre Joe Hartnett Douglas Subcleff Annual General Meeting 15 COPY EDITORS Davyne Bradley Pat Moloney Welcome by Sector Commander ......................16 Liz Clark Klaus Niem Professional Development Conference Speaker summaries .........................................17 DESIGN & LAYOUT Davyne Bradley Cruise on the Willamette River ...........................22 State of CAMM .........................................................24 PRINTING National Officer Reports .......................................24 Modern Litho, Jefferson City, MO Chapter Reports .......................................................26 Additional Reports ..................................................29 ADVERTISING MANAGER & ADMIN Positions and Views ................................................30 Captain Manny Aschemeyer [email protected] Old and New Business ...........................................31 951-767-3037 Change of Command ............................................33 Lalonde Spirit of the Seas Award ........................34 TO SUBMIT MATERIAL We welcome your articles, comments, Keynote Address ......................................................35 illustrations and