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U.S.P.S. Member Benefits Submitted by P/C M. Cida Diehl, SN

Volume 52 Number 1

SPRING 2015

USPS Member Benefits

1

Meet V/C Bob Miller 2

D28 D/C Report 2

Photos 3

D28 2014-2015 Bridge 4

Call to Meeting March 6 and 7, 2015

4

Spring Council &

Conference Agenda

5

D28 Nominating Committee Report 2015-2016

6

D13 Conference Report 6

National Governing

Board in San Diego

8

Lessons Learned from the USCG

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Official publication of District 28, United States Power Squadrons ®

Lead Line California Poppy

2015 Calendar

MARCH 6-7 D28 SPRING

COUNCIL/CONFERENCE & C.O.W.

Hosted by SLRSPS

April 10-12 Inland Rendez-

vous— Katherine Landing—

Lake Mohave, AZ.— LMSPS

May 16—22 National Safe

Boating Week—All Squadrons

June 20 Summer Solstice

Event — SDSPS

August 23—30 USPS National

Governing Board Meeting—San

Diego, CA.

02-03 October D28 Fall

Conference — Hosted by PSPS.

Lead line Editor & Publisher

D/1 Lt Jill Powell, AP

Phone: 760-438-9616

Cell: 760-716-1675

E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.sailangle.com/group/private-group-entry/groupid/1926

http://www.sailangle.com/member/view/id/44284


web site, it has dramatically

improved the quality and

number of it's online public-

ations and postings. Starting so

far behind they have along way

to advance but there is starting

to be hope.

Throughout the 2014 year it

was my hope to initiate the use

of more technology within the

district. While we did make

some advances there is a lot

left to do. Most members now

receive all of their district

publications electronically,

thus eliminating a significant

district expense. Recent by-law

changes allowed us to hold our

first totally electronic council

District members at the Change

of Watch in Newport Beach

and talked about USPS, technol-

ogy and our future. It was my

hope that this would help

inspire our squadrons and the

district to take bold steps,

rapidly adopting new technolo-

gies to boost their presence in

our new world which is rapidly

becoming 100 percent digital.

Over the last months I have

observed some, though not

many, advances in the adoption

of technologies by various levels

at USPS. While National contin-

ues to struggle updating it's

meeting in December. In less

than an hour we successfully

concluded all necessary

district business. I suspect this

will become standard practice

in 2015; significantly improving

district squadron communic-

ation. I participated in a District

13 council meeting where most

members were at a restaurant

while others were in distant

locations including Hawaii.

The greatest implementation of

technology I saw in 2014 was at

the squadron level. Free from

much of the upper level bureau-

cracies they were able to exper-

iment and try new ideas. Continued on P. 7

District Commander’s Report

2014 – THE PRESENT –

THE FUTURE

I t was just short of one

year ago that I stood

before the assembled

Lead L ine Volume 52 Number 1

D/C Kenneth W. Smith, AP

MEET THE V/C IN CARLSBAD, CA. V/C Robert C. (Bob) Miller, SN-CN

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(and USPS) in 1994. His first job was Squadron Safety Officer but he soon became fully involved in

the Education Department teaching the Squadron Boating Course, Seamanship, and Piloting. He

became Assistant Squadron Education Officer and then Squadron Education oOficer. Next, he was the

Executive Officer, then Commander. He also acted as the Squadron Technical Officer for many years as well as

starting the Vessel Safety Check program for the squadron and was also District VSC Chair.

Bob is the U.S. Power Squadron’s representative to the State of Washington and has served on the State Boating

Advisory Council for the last 10 years.

His first national position was on the newly created VSC Committee where he became Staff Commander and Rear

Commander. He later combined the VSC and the Recreational Boating Safety Committees and was R/C for the

resulting new Safety Committee. He then joined the National Budget Committee as Staff Commander in 2012 where

he was until his election to the Board of Directors as Treasurer where he is today.

Bob and Kathy joined the squadron together. Their daughter and her husband joined in 2004 and their twin grandsons

became members in 2007. They also have a son who is a member. Bob claims that their latest boat, “Our Brigadoon” ,

was necessary, in order to provide sleeping accommodations for the twins. That was how he sold the idea to Kathy

anyway, or so the story goes.




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D/C Ken Smith dismisses the 2014

SDSPS Bridge: Katie Law, Catherine Isaksen, Chester White, Marco

Carvalho, Paula Vance and Bob Gibbs.

David Nack, Dan Rancourt, Shawn Goit,

Suzy Cooper, Jennifer Alcantara and

Bob Miller

Jo Anne Waller, Ron Werner,

USPS C/C Robert Baldridge,

Connie Johnson and Jackie Wanta.

SLRSPS Change of Watch 2015

A full room at the USPS National

Meeting General Session in Jacksonville, FL.

Saturday January 24, 2015.

USPS D28 Fall Council & Conference 2014 in Laughlin, NV.




Bridge: Commander D/C Kenneth Smith, AP Executive Officer D/Lt/C Robert Hubbard, AP District Education Officer D/Lt /C Ronald Werner, SN Administrative Officer D/Lt/C Jo Anne Waller, S Secretary Stf/C Bill Johnson, SN Treasurer D/Lt/C Jackie Wanta, S


D28 Bridge 2014/5

DISTRICT 28 SPRING

COUNCIL & CONFERENCE

6—7 MARCH, 2015

Ahoy everyone! Mark your Calendars now!

San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron is hosting the

D28 Spring Council & Conference.

Plan ahead and join them in beautiful seaside village of Carlsbad, California, at the: Tamarack Beach

Resort. Reservations may be made by calling 800-334-2199 ask for room block under Event Code: USPS District 28.

Rates: Courtyard Room $130.00 + tax per night; Partial Ocean View $138 + tax per night; Ocean View $153 + tax per night.

Should you have any questions, please either Co-Chair at email: Jill Powell [email protected] Suzy Cooper [email protected]

2015 Dis tr ic t 28 Fal l Counci l /Conference Cal l to Meeting

To the: District 28 Bridge Officers Past District Commanders General Committees Planning Committees Squadron Commanders, Bridges and Delegates All Other Interested Members and Parties

By order of the District Commander, notice is hereby given that the D/28

Spring Council & Conference will be held at the following time and place:

Date: Friday & Saturday 06—07 March, 2015 Time: Friday 1600 Friday Hospitality Saturday 0730 Continental Breakfast—Conference Room 0800 Spring Council Meeting 0900 Spring Conference 1900 Spring Conference Dinner Place: Tamarack Beach Resort, Conference Room (2nd Floor) 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Purpose: To carry on the business of District 28, USPS; To establish committees and make appointments thereto; To fill any vacancy in any elective office; To conduct Elections of 2015—2016 Officers of the District To make and approve interim changes in the 2015 -16 Budget; To consider the Bylaws Amendments proposed by the Rules Committee; To consider resolutions and recommendations from the Squadrons and refer them to the conference for action or to committee for further study; To conduct all other business of the District which may properly come before the Council or Conference.

Uniform: Friday—Hospitality: USPS or Squadron Polo Shirts Saturday—Meetings: Uniform G— (short sleeve shirt, white or black pant/skirt) or USPS or Squadron Polo Shirts acceptable; Saturday Night: Blazer/Sport Coat with Black Tie, Dress or appropriate attire.

Submitted by Stf/C William “Bill” Johnson, SN Secretary—District 28

D13 Fall Conference : October 23-25, 2014 100th Anniversary 1914-2014 Honolulu, Hawaii

Submitted by Lynne Keltner

The Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron welcomed all of the USPS members to its 100th Anniversary Celebration. The first night we were treated to the Real Gastropod Restaurant set up by Brad Vessels. We were then invited to the Waikiki Yacht Club for a night-cap. All this we could do walking via the beach!

On the Wednesday we visited the Polynesian Cultural Center where we were treated to an unbelievable demonstration by talent-ed folks of their native dances. Then on Friday to the Iolani Palace, in the downtown historical district of Honolulu. Then a dinner cruise on the water. Continued on P.6




D28 Spring Council and Conference 6 – 7 March, 2015

Hosted by San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron

Location: Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., (a/k/a Highway 101), Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Telephone: 1-800-334-2199 www.ramarackresort.com Free underground parking for resort guests. Free street parking for delegates not staying in resort room. Room Reservation Group Code: USPS District 28 (800) 334-2199 Courtyard Room $130.00 + tax* per night; Partial Ocean View Room $138.00 + tax per night; Ocean View $153 + tax per night. *Tax = 10% plus $1 city fee. (Single/Double Occupancy). Accommodation includes breakfasts.

Individual (make your own) room reservations. Rooms are limited so if your choice is unavailable, and you

have not been offered a room, please email your request to: [email protected].

Friday 06 March Activity:

1000—1530 Wild Animal Park Escondido—Discounted rate of $35 per person. All USPS members invited.

Reservations required.

1600 – 1700 Hospitality—Conference Room

1700—1830 Spaghetti Dinner and Refreshments in the Conference Room—courtesy of SLRSPS.

Saturday 07 March Activities:

0730 Continental Breakfast in Conference Room—courtesy SLRSPS

0800— D28 Council Meeting

0900— D28 Conference

1215-1315—Lunch at Norte Restaurant (No Host) - walk 1 block

1315—Reconvene

1700—Hospitality in Conference Room

1830—Pre-dinner Social Hour (next door at Dini’s by the Sea Restaurant) - No Host Bar

1900—Conference Dinner and Ceremonies

All member Activity: Friday — A special rate of $35 per person has been negotiated for any USPS member/guest to visit San Diego Wild Animal Park /Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd. Escondido, CA 92027. Tel: (760) 747-8702 .

Spouse/Guest Activity: Saturday — An excursion to the Carlsbad Outlet Center for an hour of speed-shopping. Lunch back with the D28 council/conference delegates at Norte Restaurant

Afternoon drive and tour with wine tasting at Orfila Vineyards & Winery. (Reservations required). Orfila Vineyards & Winery could be substituted with tour of San Diego Botanic Garden (Encinitas),

a/k/a Quail Gardens. (Reservations required).

Members: Meeting and hospitality activities will be held at the Tamarack Beach Resort. Saturday’s lunch will be held a few minutes’ walk to Norte Mexican Restaurant, 3003 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Saturday’s Dinner and Change of Watch will be held at Dini’s by the Sea Restaurant, 3290 Carlsbad Blvd., next door to Tamarack Beach Resort. No driving necessary.

Conference Co-Chairs: D/1/Lt Jill Powell: (760) 716-1675: Email: [email protected] Lt/C Suzy Cooper: (808) 221-4692: Email: [email protected]

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http://www.tamarackresort.com



BRIDGE:

Commander D/C Kenneth Smith, AP

Executive Officer D/Lt/C Jo Anne Waller, S

District Education Officer D/Lt/C Ronald Werner, SN

Administrative Officer OPEN

Secretary Stf/C Bill Johnson, SN

Treasurer D/Lt/C Jackie Wanta, S

AUDIT COMMITTEE: RULES COMMITTEE:

1 Year Term OPEN 2 Year Term P/D/C Frank Fitzgerald, AP

2 Year Term OPEN 3 Year Term Bev Kelley, AP

3 Year Term OPEN 3 Year Term OPEN

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

2 Year Term P/C J. Brockway Clark, SN San Diego

2 Year Term P/D/C Connie Johnson, SN Phoenix

3 Year Term Lt/C Suzy Cooper, AP San Luis Rey

3 Year Term OPEN Lake Mohave

3 Year Term OPEN Balboa

Respectfully submitted by: P/D/C Connie Johnson, SN

C J. Brockway Clark, SN Effective January 25, 2015

PER SECTION 2.9.1 OF THE BYLAWS OF DISTRICT 28 THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SETS

OUT BELOW ITS NOMINEES FOR THE 2015-2016 WATCH YEAR:

D28 Nominating Committee Report 2015-2016

D13 Fall Conference continued from P. 4

On Saturday night we all went to the Hawaii Yacht Club for a luau of good food. Lynne won a bottle Hawaiian Rum and Lou Loth won the grand prize—a handmade catamaran complete with lines, rigging and sails, a beautiful piece of art. Sunday was the last and most wonderful of all of the events. We visited Kaneohe Bay for a delicious BBQ lunch. We then boarded three big and beautiful sailing ships for a view of the bay where the Japanese first bombed before hitting Pearl Harbor. Then on to see giant turtles in their natural habitat. From there we sailed to an ocean sandbar where the ships dock themselves 1/4 of the way on to it. A ladder was dropped, and we climbed down to enjoy swimming and paddling in the clear blue waters along with a home-made brew by P/C Jeff Raiford. Thank you to Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron Commander Richard Denton and his wife Cindy, as without them, this conference would not have occurred. Thank you too for all the members who contributed, making this a once in a lifetime event for us.




Pat and I were invited to spend two weeks

helping a friend move his boat from Mary-

land to Naples, Florida, along the Intra

Costal Waterway. He is 58, retired from

the U.S. Air Force and as I discovered, has

found an amazing way to embrace new

technologies, to improve his boating

experience, therefore greatly simplifying

his life. As the days progressed, I watched

him conduct our cruise and his entire life

using only an iPad; neither phone, desktop

nor laptop computer. With just his iPad and

a 2GB data plan I watched him make scores

of Skype calls around the world, link with

his home phone system; keep in touch with

his wife and friends, while also planning a

two month trip to China. While we had two

Garmin 7000 series chart plotters running

the boat, he navigated down the ICW with

his iPad using Garmin BlueChart and getting

instant cloud sourced updates and marina

information from the free interactive

cruising guide application, Active Captain.

Every day’s route contained over a hundred

waypoints, casually and effortlessly plotted

on the iPad and transferred to the

Garmin Chart Plotters. Up to date infor-

mation concerning bridges, locks, marinas

and the current status of the ever changing

ICW were just an iPad cart tap and an

Active Captain read away. As we relaxed in

the evening he streamed cocktail music for

us from Pandora. When we rented a car in

Daytona Beach he navigated us to our

meeting using, once again, a free cloud

sourced navigation program called Waze

which notified us in real time of several

traffic problems. We even located the

cheapest and closest supplier of gas using

the free real time pricing application

GasBuddy. While off watch he updated his

daily ships blog, coordinated the member-

ship records of, and authored several

articles for two boat owners clubs he runs.

He included photos, some taken with the

iPad, others sent from friends and some

found on other web sites.


District Commander’s Report contd. from P. 2

Two of our D28 squadrons held their first

ever joint education Webinar. More are

planned for 2015. Some squadrons are

coordinating events using Sail Angle and

more effectively utilizing their web pages

to promote their activities. Many squad-

ron monthly newsletters, while still in a

conventional format, are very sophisticat-

ed, eye catching and so full of useful infor-

mation that they rival and sometimes

exceed professional publications. Most

contain embedded hyperlinks greatly

enhancing their usefulness.

I am very proud of our squadrons 2014

adoption and implementation of technol-

ogies to advance their goals and enhance

membership experiences. I only wish I

could have been physically able to do

more to aid our district and squadrons in

adopting these technologies as they

attempt to bring new life to USPS.

We still have the problem that many

members are comfortable with the old

ways and have no desire to utilize many

new technologies. We must be very

sensitive to their desires and embrace

them for what they have done to lead us

in the past, but we can not let that stop

us from looking and moving forward. I

believe there is a bright future for USPS

if we embrace, and do not fear, these new

helpful technologies.

Late last year an event occurred which

totally convinced me that carefully choos-

ing which technologies to adopt and

mastering these can dramatically improve

our lives at home, on the water and within

USPS. Subsequent investigation and

discussions with marine professionals has

further convinced me that what Pat and I

experienced is the future. Following is a

short description of this incredible eye

opening event.

Our daily news came from USA Today, and

Bloomberg apps. When we walked around

towns such as Savanna, Georgia, we used

Google Maps to find tourist attractions and

even locate a liquor store for our Mexi-night

margaritas (it was Sunday in Georgia).

Whenever either he, or his wife, who was

300 miles away, made any financial transac-

tion, he received a detailed email notifica-

tion outlining the entire transaction.

All of the ship's documentation manuals had

been downloaded and stored in iCloud

where we easily accessed them to aid in an

engine repair. During the entire two weeks,

I never saw him touch a physical piece of

paper. And while all of this was happening,

he was using the free language teaching

application Duolingo to become fluent in

Italian; which impressively he accom-

plished! In those two weeks we used less

than 1GB from the data plan.

Today, most of the major marine electronics

manufacturers have equipped their

products with wireless links to mobile

devices. Furuno now allows radar viewing

on smart phones.

Today there are thousands of apps to fulfill

every conceivable marine need. Filing a float

plan has evolved from a cumbersome, write

a plan and notify the authorities, to just

download an app, make a few clicks and it is

sent to any number of close friends and

relatives.

Everything we use, and everything we do

today, is becoming interconnected and the

devices aware of where we are at all times.

Almost any piece of information we need

for any purpose is available with just a few

clicks or spoken words. Google glass is

bringing this full time, real time, to our eyes.

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LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE U.S. COAST GUARD

SPRING 2015

T his is my first US Coast Guard—

Navigation Rules relat-ed message in The Lead Line. I may decide to

continue if there is enough response from our USPS Members. We turned the corner, the 2014 holidays are behind us, installing new officers, and face a new year of boating education, community service and fellowship. From this corner it is my wish that we may all enjoy a safe boating year in the USPS. If that means learning a thing or two from the USCG Navigation Rules, then I will be more than happy. The optimist in me says that our Southwestern USA winter is almost over and, if we don’t hurry up with our preparations, then we’ll be late starting the boating season. Exaggerated? Maybe a little, but in several squadrons new bridges has been installed. The first Safe Boating Course has started as well as Coastal Navigation (Piloting), and many new members are becoming active. In The Mariner’s Needle and The Ships’ Mail we publish a monthly “Rules of the Road” column. One month from now we will be having our first joint Rendezvous of the year. So let’s make the most of our 2015 boating season. Let’s first look at something basic in the category of Sound and Light Signals, specifically INLAND. This may speak to all of us. My question is: When shall you sound maneuvering signals on INLAND waters? Is it, within 1/2 mile, upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel, when in a meeting situa-tion on a clear day, when crossing the track of another vessel in sight of one another, or all of the above? To answer this you have to look it up, in the U.S.C.G. NAVIGATION RULES (COMDTINST M16672), and tell me what the Rules say and the subsection that


2015 has brought an honor and an

opportunity to the United States Power

Squadrons (USPS) District 28 (D/28) and

all the D/28 squadrons (Balboa, Lake

Mohave, Phoenix, San Diego, San Luis

Rey and South Bay).

Starting on August 23 through August 30,

2015 the National Governing Board will

be meeting at the Manchester Grand

Hyatt Hotel in San Diego. Please note

these are new dates that were changed

during the Annual Meeting on January

24th.

This is the first time that I’m aware of

USPS holding a National Meeting in a

D/28 location. They were close a few

years ago, but that was in D/13 territory.

We need to show the rest of the Organi-

zation that D/28 is the best!

That will require us to show them the fantastically friendly hospitality of our region as well as the sights and features of the area.

The National Meetings committee will be contacting our squadrons and District in the near future for that information and assistance. All squadron members can help. If you want to volunteer to help in any way, notify your Squadron Commander or District Commander. If all else fails, even contact me ([email protected]). As soon as we can get organized, we will call on you to help.

Please plan on attending this Governing Board so you can learn firsthand that the “They” at National is actually the “Us members”. The National organization is made up of local squadron members volunteering beyond the local level to the betterment of all squadrons. More infor-mation will be available on the National website http://www.usps.org/php/reservations/meetings.php within the next few weeks.

Submitted by Stf/C William “Bill” Johnson, SN Secretary—District 28

applies. Particularly, look at the sig-nificant difference between INTERNA-TIONAL and INLAND! In dealing with some basics in the category of INLAND Sound and Light Signals, I challenge you to mentally prepare to sound your horn if needed. In all honesty, I rarely use my horn, even though it is always at the ready. If I am the “give-way” vessel I like to act early and clearly, so that a signal is not necessary. Having said that, and following my normal procedure for answering, you go to ANNOTATED CONTENT at the beginning of the Rules, find Part D—Sound and Light Signals, then find Maneuvering and Warning Signals. You see that I make it rather easy with the clues in my question. Now you read Rule 34 (a) and see that it is all of the above. Let me add a comment here: this is for a power-driven vessel underway and key word is “shall”. If you choose not to give a signal, and a collision results, you may be found negligent in court! Also note, for INLAND, that one or two blasts “shall” be answered. This is not the case for INTERNATIONAL. For the second challenge let’s build on this rule. Say you have reached agreement in an INLAND crossing situation by VHF radio (is that allowed?), then whistle signals ______________________.

A: Are required B: Are not required, but may be sounded C: Are required if crossing within one

half mile D: Are required when crossing within

one mile Again, you have to look it up and tell me what the Rules say and the subsection that applies. Particularly, look at the significant difference between INTERNA-TIONAL and INLAND!

Captain Adriaan Veldhuisen Email: [email protected]



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D28 Spring Council and Conference 2015

REGISTRATION FORM

~ San Diego Wild Animal Park/Zoo Safari Park Friday excursion and the Friday and Saturday Dinners are open to all USPS,

district and squadron members, families and guests ~

_______ ____________________________________ _______________________ _____ ______ Rank Last Name First Name MI Grade

_______ ____________________________________ _______________________ _____ ______ Rank Last Name First Name MI Grade

Address ________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________

State ___________ Zip Code ______________________ Cell Phone/Telephone ______________________________

District _________ Squadron ________________________ Email _______________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron (SLRSPS) and mail with completed registration form, by February 28, 2015, to: D/1 Lt Jill Powell, 6554 Via Barona, Carlsbad, CA. 92009-4516

Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Tamarack Beach Resort.

Courtyard Room: $130 + Tax; Partial Ocean View $138 + Tax; Ocean View $153 + Tax. (Single/Double Occupancy) – Use Group Code:

USPS District 28 Tel: (800) 334-2199. Accommodation includes breakfast and free underground parking.

Friday March 6 1100 Wild Animal Park $35.00

1600 Registration Hospitality in Conference Room

1600 Delegates depart Wild Animal Park

1700-1830 Hospitality with Spaghetti Dinner & Refreshments - Conference Room

$5.00

Saturday March 7 0730 Registration Continental Breakfast

Courtesy SLRSPS

0800 D28 Council Meeting

0900 D28 Conference

0930 Spouse/Guest Activity - Carlsbad Outlet Center – Transportation provided. FOC

1215-1315 Lunch at Norte Restaurant – Spouse/Guests join group – Delegates walk 1 block.

$20.00

1315 Spouse/Guest Activity - Orfila Vineyards & Winery or San Diego Botanic Garden – Encinitas. Transportation provided.

$15.00

1315 D28 Delegates reconvene in Conference Room

1700 Hospitality in Conference Room $5.00

1830 Pre-Dinner Social Hour – Dini’s by the Sea Restaurant – Next door to Tamarack beach Resort

No Host

1900 D28 Conference Dinner and Change of Watch Ceremonies. Please select from the following:

8 oz. Flat Iron Steak Salmon Rosemary Chicken Shrimp Alfredo (Pasta)

All meals served with House Salad, potato and vegetables

$45.00

Raffle Tickets – 1 ticket for $1, 12 tickets for $10 and 25 tickets for $20

TOTAL AMOUNT

$ $




The USPS District 28 bi-annual newsletter, the Lead

Line is distributed via email. It is also available all

year on www.sailangle.com by going to the File

Cabinet and looking for the heading “Lead Line”.

There are 2 issues per year—Spring and Fall.

Perhaps there are members who would rather

receive the publication via hard copy.

If you prefer to receive the Lead Line half-yearly by

US Postal Service in booklet format, please contact

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Carlsbad, CA. 92009-4516

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District Commander’s Report contd. from P. 7

There are so many possibilities out there for squadrons to

exploit the technologies of today and those of tomorrow.

Using these technologies to teach new members how to

have a safer more enjoyable time on the water is the only

possible future for USPS and the survival of our squadrons.

I know this change will be painful for many of our

members, but as my year as District Commander ends, I

call on all of our squadrons to look within for those

members who have already learned and embraced many

of these technologies. I ask them to develop non-traditional

teaching techniques and programs to entice new members

to join, get involved and contribute to or mission of Civic

Service, Fraternal Boating and Self Education.

Thank you for allowing me to be your Commander for the

last year. It has sincerely been my pleasure to serve District

28. I look forward with great optimism on seeing how you

all embrace the future.

Please click on the links embedded in this letter to learn

about all the technologies I have discussed.

D/C Kenneth E. Smith, AP

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District 28 Website: www.usps.org/d28

Balboa Sail & Power Squadron “Trident”

Lake Mohave Sail & Power Squadron “No Wake Zone”

Phoenix Sail & Power Squadron “Bos’n’s Pipe”

San Diego Sail & power Squadron “The Ship’s Mail”

San Luis Rey Sail & Power Squadron

“The Mariner’s Needle”

Photos in this issue courtesy of Lt/C Shawn Goit, AP and


Volume 52 Number 1



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Carlsbad, CA. 92009-4516

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