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1 ROCHESTER SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON THE CHART #440 MARCH/APRIL 2020 RPS Website: https://www.americasboatingclubrochesterny.org/ The Chart is the official publication of Rochester Sail and Power Squadron,Inc.It is published bi-monthly.Articles,opinions and advertisements obtained herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or endorsement of Rochester Sail and Power Squadron or of United States Power Squadron unless so stated. “The Squadron”,”United States Power Squadron”,”USPS”,the USPS Ensign,the Trident,and the Wheel and Ensign Design are Registered Trademarks of the United States Power Squadron,Inc. I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 1 2 3 4 5-10 11 12 13 14 Contract Information Commander’s Report Executive Officer Report Administrative Officer Report Spring Conference VSC Information For Sale Founder’s Day Report March Meeting Information Editor: Lt. Rita Parks 467-5740 Rparks315@yahoo.com https://americasboatingclub.org https://www.americasboatingclubrochesterny.org/ THE BRIDGE OFFICERS 2020 Commander: Norbert Koenig, P H 723-1216 Email: koenig44@frontiernet.net __________________________________________ Executive Officer : Lt/C Faye Towner, H461-5447 C 260-7560 Email: fayetowner@outlook.com Administrative Officer: Lt/C Marianne Pecoraro Kingdom, P H 585 746-5218 Email: ibafilfan@hotmail.com Squadron Education Officer: Lt/C Donald Reaves, SN H 705-4711 Email: dreaves@rochester.rr.com ____________________________________________ Secretary: Lt/C Emy Casper, AP H 478-4950 Emy.casper@gmail.com Treasurer: Lt/C Jim Ives,P H770-0347 Email: Kool_daddy@hushmail.com

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2 Commanders’ Report Cdr. Bert Koenig, P Cell (585) 770-3435 Hello fellow Rochester Sail and Power Squadron members, Welcome to March/April issue of our Chart. I like the sound of that. It means that Spring and boating season is just on the horizon. It’s probably time to confirm those slip assignment payments have been made. Thank you to those that were able to attend the recent Founder’s Day lunch at Proietti's Italian Restaurant in conjunction with our fellow District 6 Iroquois Sail and Power Squadron. A fine offering of the Rochester Original Chicken French was enjoyed by all. It was another wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow boaters outside our normal circle. A special thank you to Marianne Pecoraro Kingdom and Sue Watts Crenshaw of our respective squadrons for coordinating and pulling off an event that is often a challenge when just one squadron is involved, let alone two full memberships. Thank you to all that volunteered their time to setup and present our wonderful organization at this year’s Rochester Boat Show. This is always a great opportunity to meet fellow boaters and inform them of the great benefits of joining the Rochester Sail and Power Squadron. Looking ahead, the first week of March has three classes kicking off and we have a medley of topics at our next General Meeting. Our next General Meeting on Wed March 4 at GYC at 7pm will feature a trio of topics including, an update on preparations for this year’s Boaters Against Cancer (BAC) event, A presentation of our exciting new squadron website and the little known DAN Boater travel Insurance benefit that comes along with Squadron membership. Looking later into March we have the D6 Spring Conference in Corning, NY. March 27-29. The registration deadline is quickly approaching March 4 to avoid the 5% late fee. This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with fellow boaters from across Central and Western New York State. We are currently looking to have the Rochester Fire Dept. Water Rescue Team present at our April 1 General Meeting. Speaking of volunteer organizations such as a fire dept., we on the Bridge have been having discussions about how we as an organization can also volunteer our gift of time to those in our community in need, as there are several in our communities that can always use a hand or two with the great work they do for those less fortunate. Then there’s the Commander’s Brunch to look forward to sometime in April, still working on a date and local that fits. Plans are in motion for our annual Picnic June 1 and Rendezvous July 23-26 (most likely/tentative). Boating Season will soon be upon us!

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3 Executive Officer Report Lt./C Faye Towner Ahoy to all!!! Well the Ground hog says that we will not encounter six more weeks of winter and that was four weeks ago… Boats in the water soon!! Just want to remind you that we still have sign- ups for Boater Safety Classes. From a community engagement perspective, I would like to share that we need to be more engaged with other community organizations, so we can leverage members on their organizations to engage with America’s Boating Club. Since we are a 501C3 non-profit organization, we can partner and collaborate with other 501C3 organizations to host or co-host events in our communities. This will help market and provide education on who we are. One such organization that I have solicited is “FOOD LINK” planning for an event with them in April is still in the works, which may include a tour of their organization. I have enclosed a link to their website and though we may not garner their clients as our members, we may be able to garner members through publicity of our participation or their employees and benefactors. https://foodlinkny.org/ What is important is that we are not seen as a club who is not concerned with the communities we live and play in. A thought that resonants with me when I am volunteering is “Volunesia (noun) that moment when you forget you are volunteering to help change lives and realize that its actually changing yours.” We can apply this to our organization as well we need volunteers to help with and be on committees so those who are board members and executive team members are not the ones, we rely on to do everything. How does that saying go “Uncle Sam Needs YOU!” Well America’s Boating Club NEEDS YOU. Ask anyone of the officers or board members how you can be more involved to help plan events for the organization and staff boat shows or events. This is your club and we want you to feel like you can do and plan things that you may enjoy!

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4 Administrative Officer Report Lt/C Marianne Pecoraro Kingdom, P Our speaker for the March meeting will be Diane Rhodes, she has redone the website and will give us all highlights and how to maneuver around it. MARK YOUR CALENDARS This year’s June Meeting/Picnic will be on Wednesday, June 3rd. It will be at the Braddock’s Bay Pavilion, in Braddock Bay Park, 199 E. Manitou Rd. The Meat will be provided. Bring your own beverage and a dish to pass. It can be store bought. The Pavilion is Heated, completly enclosed with views of the bay, has its own restrooms, stove, refrigerator and a microwave. Further information on price etc. will follow.

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5 SPRING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS…. DC Nancy Bieber, P Dates: March 27 – 29, 2020 Location: The Radisson Hotel Corning, 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY 14830 Host Squadron: America’s Boating Club – Finger Lakes Chapter led by Jim McGinnis Conference Chair: D/Lt Bridgett Arieno, JN Conference Highlights include the following: ▪ The Radisson Corning – Positioned in the heart of the Gaffer District, Radisson Hotel Corning offers stylish rooms near shopping and dining on Market Street. ▪ Corning Museum of Glass - Located about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass displays inspiring glassworks and offers daily glassblowing demonstrations. We are planning an optional group visit to the museum on Friday afternoon from 2 to 4PM. ▪ Keynote Speaker - Ellen Brody, Great Lakes Regional Coordinator for NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, will do a presentation on the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary project, which will protect areas due to their recreational, historical, and cultural resources that include shipwrecks dating back to the early 1800’s and marine resources important to Native American communities. NOAA has established only 14 marine sanctuaries nationwide, almost all covering ocean areas. This project will be the first on Lake Ontario, and the second on the Great Lakes. ▪ USPS National Representative: TBD ▪ Seminar: The Saturday Afternoon Workshop will be a follow-up session on “Understanding and Using DB2000” by Dave Daniels from the Susquenango Squadron and will consist of two sections. First, Dave will present the DB2000 “tricks & tips” that were not covered in the 2019 Fall Conference in Fayetteville due to technical difficulties. Your laptop will not be necessary for this segment of the Spring seminar. The second section will mainly be a Q&A session, so bring your questions for group discussion. This workshop is a must for officers, board members, and committee chairpersons who will be involved in managing member information for their squadrons. If you missed the DB2000 seminar in the Fall Conference, or, if you are completely new to DB2000 and are having difficulties with the proper installation of DB2000 on your Windows based computer, then bring your laptop to the Spring workshop in Corning and the software will be loaded for you. ▪ DEO Meeting: All SEO’s and ASEO’s are invited to attend this meeting led by D/Lt/C Tom Alley, SN. ▪ Conference Banquet: The banquet on Saturday night includes your choice of a served dinner, and a drawing for the Gift Basket raffle. To donate a gift basket, please contact Lynne McGinnis at 607-210-4009.

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6 Friday Evening Council and Town Hall Meeting. The conference will include our usual brief Friday Evening Council and Saturday Morning D/6 Business Meeting with the Chief Commander’s message. Reports and awards will recognize the achievements and activities of our members and squadrons. Sunday Morning Meetings are designed to advance our USPS mission. All D/6 squadron commanders, squadron bridge officers, members and their guests are invited to our 2020 Spring Conference. On behalf of the entire D/6 Bridge and conference committee, welcome to the 2020 Spring Conference! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

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7 The Radisson Hotel Corning 125 Denison Parkway East Corning, NY 14830 Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2020 FRIDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING: 2:00 – 4:00 – Tour of the Corning Glass Museum, Corning, NY 5:00 – 6:30 PM Dutch Treat Dinner at the Grill 1-2-5, which is located in the hotel, or choose from several options on Market Street, right outside the door. 6:45 – 7:15 PM Spring Council 7:15 – 8:15 PM Town Hall Meeting 8:15 – 11:00 PM Hospitality Room Potluck Dessert, Snacks and Beverages SATURDAY MORNING and AFTERNOON: 8:30 AM – noon D/6 Fall Conference meeting Noon – 1:00 PM Luncheon 1:00 – 1:30 PM Feature by Gene Little: Contributions of Fred Stone 1:30 – 2:30 PM Keynote Speaker: Ellen Brody 2:45 – 3:45 PM Dave Daniels, DB2000 4:00 – 5:00 PM SEO Meeting with Tom Alley, DEO SATURDAY EVENING: 6:00 – 6:45 PM Cocktail Hour 7:00 – 9:00 PM Banquet, Music and Gift Basket Raffle 9:00 – 11:00 PM Hospitality Room SUNDAY MORNING: 8:30 - 9:30 P/D/Cs meeting 8:30 – 9:30 D/6 Bridge meets with Squadron Commanders 9:30 – 10:30 D/6 Bridge meets with P/D/Cs 10:30 – 11:30 D/6 Bridge meeting

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8 Friday, March 27 – 29, 2020 The Radisson Hotel Corning 125 Denison Parkway East Corning, NY 14830 Positioned in the heart of the Gaffer District, Radisson Hotel Corning offers stylish rooms near shopping and dining on Market Street. Located about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass displays inspiring glassworks and offers daily glassblowing demonstrations. Known as the gateway to the Southern Finger Lakes, the city of Corning is less than an hour from more than 100 Finger Lakes-region wineries. We are also located just off exit 47 on I-86, making it easy to drive to popular nearby cities like Big Flats, Hammondsport and Watkins Glen. “The Corning Museum of Glass is a museum in Corning, New York dedicated to the art, history and science of glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works and currently has a collection of more than 50,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old.” https://www.cmog.org/ The CMOG is one of the top attractions in NY State and it includes a large café and amazing gift shop. Not to be missed. Rooms are available with a king or two doubles. There are ADA rooms available also. Amenities include: microwave available on request; refrigerator; room service; wall-mounted 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable and HBO; and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Room Rate is $99 per night for single or double occupancy. Breakfast is NOT included, however you can find options in the hotel or on Market Street right outside your door. Check-in at 4:00 PM; Check-out at 1:00 PM.

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9 Meal Choices Corning Buffet Luncheon – $25 Italian Wedding Soup Tossed Garden Salad with Dressing Selection Red Potato Salad Medley of Sandwiches: ❖ Mediterranean Wrap with Cucumbers, Spinach, Tomato, Feta and Red Pepper Hummus (vegetarian) ❖ Chicken Caesar Wrap with Asiago Cheese, Romaine & Caesar Dressing ❖ Honey Baked Ham with Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato and Spicy Brown Mustard on a Soft Pretzel Roll Fresh Coffee, Tea and Soft Drink Service Served Dinner - $41 Salad - Mesclun Greens Salad with Shredded Asiago Cheese and House-made Garlic Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Seared Breast of Chicken with Chardonnay Red Pepper Sauce, served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Parsley Butter, served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Spinach & Feta Stuffed Phyllo served with Fresh Tomato Hash, Spatter of Pesto, Balsamic Reduction and Fresh Seasonal Vegetable (vegetarian) Dessert – Turtle Cheesecake with Chocolate and Caramel Sauces Beverages – Coffee & Hot Tea Service

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10 RESERVATION FORM Name (1): ____________________________________________Rank________Grade_____ Name (2) ____________________________________________Rank________Grade_____ Address: __________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Squadron: ___________________________ District: _____ Email: _____________________________________________________ Tour: Would you like to go on a tour of the Corning Glass Museum? No ___ Yes___ How many?____ Cost for the tour will be paid separately at the museum. $20 individual rate; $17 if more than 20 people. Hotel: Friday, 27 March:_______ Saturday, 28 March: _______ Total at $99 per night: $_______ Queen/King Bed: _______ Double Beds: _______ ADA Room: _____ Do you have any dietary restrictions? (Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose free) ___________________ Meals: Number for Lunch Buffet: ______ X $25 = $_________ Number for Chicken: ______ X $41 = $_________ Number for Salmon: ______ X $41 = $_________ Number for Spinach & Feta Stuffed Phyllo: ______ X $41 = $_________ Total Meals: $________ Total Meals & Hotel if Paid by 4 March : $________ Late Fee if Paid after 4 March : + 5% ________ Total with Late Fee (if applicable): $________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: USPS DISTRICT 6 SEND RESERVATION FORM & CHECKS TO: D/Lt Bridgett Arieno, JN 139 Shore Dr., Rochester, NY, 14622 RESERVATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 4, 2020 LATE FEE OF 5% WILL BE ADDED AFTER THIS DATE. FOR A FULL REFUND, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 20, 2020.

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11 What is a Vessel Safety Check? A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of a boat to verify the presence and operable condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. The inspection is quick and easy. Many trailerable boats can be inspected in ten minutes. All boaters will receive a copy of the evaluation form at the end of the inspection. Boats that meet the safety requirements will receive a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) decal to be displayed onboard. If your boat is displaying a current VSC decal, local marine patrols and the Coast Guard will not stop you for a random check unless you are acting in an unsafe manner. It is a free check of a vessel’s equipment for compliance with federal and state safety requirements. Some of the items checked are: Proper display of numbers Registration/Documentation Personal Flotation Devices Visual Distress Signals Fire extinguishers Ventilation Backfire Flam Control Sound Producing Devices Navigational Lights Federal, State and Local Requirements Overall Vessel Condition Benefits of a Vessel Safety Check: Identify safety and money saving opportunities, which might include insurance discounts Prevent citations by meeting federal and state safety equipment requirements. Increasing awareness of safety practices to avoid a accidents and costly breakdowns A Vessel Safety Check can reduce accidents and injuries by educating the boater as to the value and use of marine safety equipment and other safe practices on the water. All Vessel Safety Checks are conducted by a Vessel Safety Examiner who is a trained specialist and either a member of the US Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Examiners will also make recommendations and discuss safety related issues that will make boat owners safer boaters. To schedule your annual vessel safety check, contact one of Rochester’s Vessel Safety Examiners: Examiner Telephone Primary Location Mike Kelly 585-747-8764 Braddocks Bay and other locations upon request Kevin Parks 585-467-5740 Genesee River, Irondequoit Bay Fish & Game Club, and Irondequoit Bay Barb Nicholas 585-271-5095 Henderson Harbor area Tom Nicholas 585-271-5095 Henderson Harbor area Don Reaves 585-705-4711 Henderson and Sackets Harbor area Marti Tertinek 585-233-9029 Sodus Bay and Sodus Point

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12 FOR SALE: I have hundreds of Old Boating Magazines that I wish to sell. They are from the 1930’s on up, many of which have articles written by Ritter Shumway when he was the Commander (the First Commander of RPS) . There are Motor Boating, Rudder, Yachting with even some great boat show editions. If you are interested in a particular year send me an email and I will see if I have it. Priced from $10.00 and up. Or if you are interested in all of them, we can deal. Kevin Parks 467-5740 Rparks315@yahoo.com ****************************************************************************************** If you have something Nautical for sale, please let me know and I will put in in the next issue. Rita Parks Editor

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13 Founder’s Day Report Marianne Pecoraro, MPA, AP Admin Officer America’s Boating Club Founder’s Day Celebration, a dedication to F. Ritter Shumway, at Proiette’s Restaurant in Webster, NY, was a huge success. We had 28 members from both Rochester and Iroquois Squadron’s in attendance. After Flag Lt. Mike Lamendola lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Commander Bert Koenig gave a brief history of our Founder F.Ritter Shumway, Doug Eslbree followed with a history of the Power Squadron and the chartering of Iroquois Squadron. Pat Elsbree gave a warm invocation which was followed by a delicious lunch. A special surprise of caramel popcorn was at each place setting, provided by Marianne along with a cake. Everyone had a great time mingling and getting know each other, as well as, renewing old friendships.

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