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As we embark on another year of AIPS, I want to take some time to reflect on the past. This year USPS celebrates 100 years and in 2015 AIPS will celebrate 75 years. While I have not been around for all of those years, I have been around for over 50 of them. Memories of trips to Brigantine, Beach Haven Sweetwater, Atlantic City and the Chesapeake along with canoe trips, Gravelly Run bonfires, and clam bakes and my younger brother meeting the love of his life in Sweetwater are things that bring a smile to my face. AIPS has hosted many successful district events even those where the members from down “south” were afraid of the little Atlantic Ocean. AIPS is a big part of my life. Through this organization I have made many long-lasting friendships that have continued through generations. My parents, Allan & Bette, included their children in their many adventurous trips. Through these trips I have seen and done many things a lot of people will never experience. AIPS, District 5 and USPS have taught me that fellowship though boating is a lifetime and wonderful experience. I would not trade it for anything. I want to thank each and every USPS member who has made the last 50 years with AIPS memorable, especially my family and my mom and dad. Without them I would not have been able to be part of the great organization.
Upcoming Events/Birthdays ......... Page 2
Administrative Officer Report ........ Page 3
Executive Officer Report ................ Page 4
Educationa Officer Report ........... Page 5
Safety Article .................................. Page 6
How to change your personal info .. Page 7
Change of Watch Article/Photos .... Page 8
Spring Conference Photos ............. Page 9
Summer Council Info .................... Page 10
Summer Council Registration....... Page 11
Last Horizons ............................... Page 12
Commander Apryl J. Bernard, P
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Absecon Island Power Squadron
2013-2014 Bridge
Commander
Apryl J. Bernard, P
1127 Riverside Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-4987
Executive Officer
David R. Bernard, AP
121 Tereck Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-5678
Educational Officer
Ashle E. Cocca, P
121 Tereck Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(609) 412-3524
Administrative Officer
Ralph A. Bernard, AP
PO Box 682
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-0031
Secretary
Sandy Wytoshek, S
732 W Shore Drive
Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 264-9274
Treasurer Jaclyn Carugno, P
1127 Riverside Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2374
Absecon Light
Editor: Cdr Apryl Bernard, P
(609) 625-4987
Circulation Editor: Lt George Austin, AP
AIPS CALENDAR
19 June AIPS Regular Meeting
Absecon American Legion 1930
July
AC Rendezvous TBA
26 July - 1 August District 5 Cruise
Chesapeake
1-3 August D/5 Summer Council &
Rendezvous Crisfield, MD
21 August
AIPS Regular Meeting Absecon American Legion
1930
September USPS Governing Board
Crystal City, VA
18 September AIPS Regular Meeting
Absecon American Legion 1930
April 7 Ron Stablini 13 Janet Gurtzmirl 18 Apryl Bernard 25 Robert Traa May 3 Phyllis Baun 10 Sarah Raybould 15 Fred Dodd 15 James Tracy III 17 Mark Taylor 22 Joanne Wescoat June 1 Bill Egan 2 Tom Harris 6 Tom Glenn 10 Frank Hedges 12 Gerard Delany 13 Ron Seagraves 18 Margaret Perryman 26 Lynn Graiser 27 George Austin 30 Louise Spietel July 14 Ben Sooy 16 Allan Bernard, Jr 16 Kelso Taylor 17 Mike Hill 28 Ken Scribner 28 Sue Stiles 29 Harold Moskowitz
Absecon Light is the official publication of the Absecon Island Power Squadron,
a unit of the United States Power Squadron.
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Last year we had a banner year with increased partici-pation in the social events of our squadron and we hope to keep building on this in 2014. In the planning stage is a raft-up at the bulkhead, our annual Great Egg Harbor River clean-up, the GWIE Dinner, a Holiday Dinner, Founders Day, and topped off with our Change of Watch. Be on the lookout for the dates for all of these.
Last year we had a great attendance at the raft-up at the Bulkhead with Dave and Nancy Bernard doing a great job of planning and cooking on the raft provided by Keith Boakes. The Great Egg Harbor River Clean-up was another success with our group gathering about 20 bags of trash, we would have gotten more ex-cept out kayaks and canoes were sinking. It was finished off with a crab feast at Keith’s house; what a great time and an opportunity to help with our environment. It was especially necessary after Hurricane Sandy, but as we have found, it is almost as necessary because thoughtless people throw trash and other items in the water. The GWIE dinner in October is always fun and it is neat to poke fun at each other in recognizing our “goofs” while we are boating or any other time. It is all in good fun so I hope everyone will turn out for that.
Our last events will be announced at later time but please keep them in
mind as our Squadron is for you!!
Administrative Report Lt/C Ralph A. Bernard, AP
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Executive Report - Lt/C David Bernard, AP
As we start off our year with the new bridge, we hope that you all will take part in the activities and education that our squadron has to offer.
Recently there was a workshop in Norfolk Va. on coopera-tive charting. It was held at the Atlantic Marine Center at
NOAA head quarters. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the community by learning to update nautical charts, light lists, coast pilot and other publications relevant to boating navigation. It’s also a good way to meet new friends from other squadrons in our district. I was the chair for 3 years in a row. I handed over the reins to Bob Beltz and his committee to organize, schedule all the seminars and dinners. This is the first year in about 25 years that I have not attended the workshop. This was due to the marriage of our oldest daughter Ashle, (by 1 minute) to her new husband Jared Cocca. We took our two 1969 Chris Craft boats to the venue in Forked River. Our many years of boating experience and Power Squadron education navigated us thru a very narrow ICW at a very low tide in stiff winds. What a great time we all had. Congratulations to Ashle and Jared and many years of happiness.
Hope you will all join us in our summer of events and education.
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Educational Officer Lt/C Ashle Cocca, P
Greetings AIPS Members! Happy Spring and the beaut i fu l weather it is finally bringing! As we start uncovering and prepping the
boats for the summer season, we graduat-ed another 12 students from our last Amer-ica's Boating Course on March 19th. The students ranged from 10-45 years old. We are so happy so share our love of boating with other members of the community, and making our waters that much safer. We are expecting to hold another class in June in the Mays Landing area. If you know of anyone interested, please have them email me at [email protected] or call me at (609) 412-3524. Educationally yours, Ashle Cocca Squadron Educational Officer
Check out the Facebook page for Absecon Island. Take a stroll down memory lane. Photos from years past have been posted be-ginning in the 70s. If anyone has any old photos you
would like to lend me, I will scan them and put them on the Facebook page also. If you have not already visited this page, this is the time to do so. Take a look and like the page. District 5 also has a Facebook page filled with photos from all district and national events. There are also photos from squadron events throughout the district. You can also follow AIPS & District 5 on twitter!
Help us keep up to date: If you have an address, phone number or e-mail change, please contact Lynn Graiser at the following e-mail: [email protected] or (609) 625-1536 with changes that are to be made.
Congratulations to Ashle & Jared
Cocca who were married on May 10,
2014 at Latitudes by the Bay in
Forked River, NJ. It was truly a
nautical wedding!
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AIPS SAFETY FIRST
What Causes a Fall Overboard
By: Simon Wright
It's important to be mindful at all times about the power of the sea and the ever-present danger that it and other large bodies of water pose. A fall overboard, at best, will leave you drenched and feeling extremely foolish but, at
worst, it could lead to loss of life. Adults and boat skippers, in particular, need to be vigilant about children who
are under their supervision and should also always set a good example by wearing a life jacket and observing sen-sible safety protocols. It's important also to be aware of the things that typically cause a fall overboard.
Rough seas and unusually large waves
Clearly, the risk of a boating accident greatly increases if the weather worsens and leads to rough seas. Boats
should not set out if the weather represents a danger and boat skippers should always check weather forecasts in advance to gauge whether conditions are expected to become dangerous. Conditions can deteriorate very quickly
whilst at sea, so always keep an eye out for changing weather patterns and be ready to return to port. When con-ditions are rough, it's vital to ensure that all passengers (especially kids) are either in the cabin or are seated se-
curely. Another risk is a rogue unusually large wave and especial care must be taken if passing a large boat that
may deliver a large wake.
Boat collisions Any sudden unexpected bump whilst on the water can be very dangerous, causing people to lose their footing or
causing the boat to list dangerously. Collisions can be with another vessel so boat captains must be wary in busy waters. The protocol with approaching boat is to pass them on the starboard side. Additionally, collisions may be
with static objects, such as rocks, sandbars or jetties. Any danger markers should always be heeded and caution
should be exercised if close to shore.
Fishing and other distractions People go out in boats because it's fun, but in the moments when we are having the most fun, there is a danger
that we could let our guard down and end up in the water. An extremely tragic example of how badly things can
go wrong is illustrated by the death of one adult and three small children in Scotland in 2012. Two adults had tak-en their children on a canoe trip and were fishing from the canoe. Whilst in the process of landing a flurry of
caught fish, the canoe capsized. One of the adults and one child survived but it was an extreme price to pay for what was supposed to be a fun outing.
Incorrect footwear and careless boat behavior
There are times when people bring disaster upon themselves through foolishness or lack of thought. Messing
around on boats, especially if alcohol is involved, is completely unacceptable and puts people's lives at risk. Anoth-er factor that often contributes to falls overboard is wearing inappropriate footwear. For example, there may be
occasions when it is valid to climb up to the prow of the boat. This can be accomplished safely if water conditions are benign and if care is taken. However, wearing shoes that have little grip on a surface that is wet may lead to a
fall and, if in doubt, it's best to avoid any behavior that may be risky.
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Attention Members:
Please check and edit as needed your personal contact information in the national database by February 1, 2014. Printed rosters will be gener-ated this spring for many squadrons, district and national. It is up to each member to check their own record to verify their email address, their mailing address, cell phone, home phone, boat name, etc are up-to-date. National requires all Squadrons to submit their OD-2 forms and districts to submit their OD-1 forms by February 1. This is a personnel list and your address information will be pulled from the database to print the national roster. With the annual meeting and cruise only two weeks away, please get them in now. Once anything is printed, it is too late for an entire year. You can check your information by following the steps be-low to access the national website, or you can contact your squadron secretary or roster chair. Go to www.usps.org.
Click on Member Stuff link.
Click on Information Center.
(If you are not logged in, you will need to do so. [note: everyone has a pre-assigned PIN and a security question and the security question is your zip code if you have not changed it yet.] Go to Member Stuff --> Get My PIN to login.)
On left, click on "Membership Info --> "Manage your own profile". Here you can enter any changes in the boxes.
Click Update button.
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The 75th AIPS Change of Watch was held on 25 April at the Gourmet Italian Res-
taurant in Galloway. We were honored to have our new District commander, Jim
Colston, AP and his wife MaryEllen as honored guests.
D/C Colston dismissed the previous bridge and installed the new commander, Apryl
Bernard, P, along with XO Dave Bernard, AP, Education Officer, Ashle Cocca, P, AO
Ralph Bernard, AP, Secretary, Sandy Wytoshek, S and Treasurer, Jaclyn Carugno,
P. Congrats to all the new bridge members.
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USPS® D/5 SUMMER COUNCIL & RENDEZVOUS Come one; come all to the D5 Summer Council & Rendezvous at Crisfield, MD 31 July – 3 August, 2014.
Come by car, boat or RV. Park the RV at the Marina Parking Lot; water and electric only, or stay at the Janes
Island State Park with transportation provided to and from the marina. Select your accommodations from B & B, condo or motel.
Somers Cove Marina slips are $1.00 a foot with 10 cents per gallon off on gas or diesel for your boat. Friday morning’s golf tournament at Great Hope Golf Course opens at 0730. $45 per person fee includes trans-
portation from the marina to the golf course and return; greens fee; cart; box lunch with beverage; golf towel and a sleeve of golf balls.
Take the Friday cruise to Tangier Island on the Chesapeake Bay Cruise Boat the “Steven Thomas.” The cruise departs Crisfield at 1230 and arrives at Tangier Island at 1345. The boat departs Tangier Island at 1600
and arrives at Crisfield 1715: plenty of time to relax and explore the island.
We’ll enjoy great Eastern Shore food with two buffets Friday and Saturday night and breakfast both Sat-urday and Sunday. There will be games for adults and kids, so bring the family, children and grandchildren.
A Navigation Contest is planned for Saturday afternoon. Flag Raising and Council Meeting take place on Saturday.
Check the D/5 website for more information (www.uspsd5.org.) or Miles River Sail & Power Squadron
(www.mrsps.org).
Isobel Krouse
Miles River Sail & Power Squadron
SUMMER CRUISE 2014
“JIMMIE’S JOURNEY”
ATTENTION DISTRICT 5 BOATERS: The list of the marinas has been completed and reservations have been made at the following
marinas for the summer cruise for District 5 to Crisfield. Please call the marinas or send your information to me and I will furnish
them with all your information. I would appreciate it if anyone who is attending all or any part of the cruise to send me all the
information about your vessel, a picture, anyone who will be accompanying you on your vessel and any other information you
might want included in the Cruise booklet everyone will receive. Any questions please email me at [email protected]
SATURDAY JULY 26TH TILGHMAN ON THE CHESAPEAKE
SUNDAY JULY 27TH TILGHMAN ON THE CHESAPEAKE
410.866.2389
MONDAY JULY 28TH CALVERT MARINA---SOLOMONS $1.00 per foot
410.326.4251
TUESDAY JULY 29TH POINT LOOKOUT MARINA (POTOMAC RIVER) $1.50 per foot
301.872.5000
WEDNESDAY JULY 30TH POINT LOOKOUT MARINA (POTOMAC RIVER)
THURSDAY JULY 31ST SOMERS COVE MARINA (CRISFIELD) $1.50 per foot
410.968.0925
FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST SOMERS COVE MARINA (CRISFIELD)
SATURDAY: AUGUST 2ND SOMERS COVE MARINA (CRISFIELD)
P/D/C Ralph Bernard, AP
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LAST HORIZONS
In the past 6 months Absecon Island has lost three current members and one former member.
SOOY, DONALD E. 82 - of Ventnor, NJ passed away at Atlan-tic Care Medical Center on February 7, 2014. Born in Atlantic City, he lived in NJ and VT. He graduated from Pleasantville High School and Lehigh University in Civil Engineering. Don worked in St Croix, Killington, VT and the Atlantic City area as a building contractor. Don loved skiing with the family at Pico in Killington, VT and Vail, CO and was a member of the Ski Gulls Ski Club. He enjoyed boating and was an active member of the Absecon Island Power Squadron for 33 years. Don will always be remembered as a gentleman who enjoyed helping others. Don is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bob-by Jean; children, Christina de la Harpe (David) and Donald E. Sooy, Jr.; sister, Sandra Brown (Randy); grandchildren, Sarah and Spencer de la Harpe; and mother-in-law, Ruby J. Scull; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Foster (Frederick); and neph-ews, Brian Foster (Trish) and Scott Foster (Sarah). Funeral visitation was at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 1st at the George H. Wimberg Funer-al Home, 7300 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Don's memory to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Absecon Island Power Squadron, Edu-cation c/o Jacki Carugno, 1127 Riverside Drive, Mays Land-ing, NJ 08330 or Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402.
William J. Eitnier of Brigantine, NJ passed away on April 23, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. His devoted wife of 52 years Carolyn and his three
great-grandchild survives him. Bill, also known affectionate-ly as Bud by close friends and family, was born on February 4, 1930 in Philadelphia. Bud and his family moved to the Atlantic City Inlet when he was 3. His family included his father Eugene, mother Florence and younger sister Sandy, all three have pre-deceased him. Bud served in the United States Navy before and during the Korean War. Bud’s pas-sion for the sea was passed on from his grandfather Ernest Gray and his father Eugene Eitnier, both of whom served their countries in the US Navy and Merchant Marines. Bud and Carolyn resided and raised their family in Brigantine starting in 1962. Bud was a long time member of the Brig-antine Yacht Club since 1967 and also a member of the
United States Power Squadron for 62 Years. Bud started with the Atlantic City Electric Company as a Linesman in 1953, working his way up to a Manager position before retir-ing in 1990. Bud was an expert sailor, carpenter, wood-‐craftsman and a waterfowl carver. His attention to detail won him many national and world awards for his duck carvings. Some of his work has been displayed on a number of occa-sions in the Brigantine Museum. Bud enjoyed walking around the Northern end of the island, every day until his passing. He was respected, loved and admired. He was a kind and gentle man, who will be missed by his family, his friends and residents of Brigantine. Bud spent his entire life on and living by the sea, his final wish is for his ashes to be poured into the deep blue waters of the Atlantic to voyage
endlessly and eternally. “Whenever you gaze upon the sea, think of me” WJE. Bud’s Memorial Service was held at the Keates Plum Funeral Home in Brigantine on May 3rd, gathering at 2PM followed by the service at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Wil-liam J Eitnier.
GREENBERG, GERALD A., 78 - of Absecon passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11th at home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Barbara
Warchal Greenberg. He was the son of the late Norman and Elsie Greenberg of Philadelphia. Jerry attended Riverside High (class of 54) where he was a "Star Tackle" on the football team. He held his late coach, Rocky Cancellieri, with such high regard, always crediting him for the influential lessons that served him well throughout his life. He remained close with his teammates for over 50 years. Jerry met and married the love of his life, Barbara Warchal, and raised two daughters in Stratford, prior to moving to Absecon in 1978. He and his late wife, Barbara, owned and operated many bars and restau-rants prior to becoming managing partners in numerous ho-tels in Atlantic City, including the World International, The Lafayette, The Golden Gate, Midtown-Bala Motor Inns and lastly, the Biscayne Suites Hotel in Ocean City. Jerry served as President of the Greater Atlantic City Hotel Motel Association, President of The NJ Hotel Motel Association for two terms, served on the Board of The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, the NJ Tourism Council and was recognized by the Governor as "Innkeeper of the Year." Jerry was instrumental in initiating the overnight tour bus business to Atlantic City. He was recognized and received numerous awards for his marketing efforts in the promotion of Atlantic City as a new Casino Resort Destination. Not only was Jerry a successful business man, but an accomplished Sea Captain as well. Jerry loved boating and fishing more than anything, with the excep-tion of his family. He could be found at the Atlantic City State Marina- now Golden Nugget Marina on every weekend day since the mid 1960's. He was a member of the Absecon Pow-er Squadron and taught boating classes in his home. Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Lynn Richman Torrance (Robert), Roslyn McGivney (William Kirkland); three Grand-children, Aaron Richman (Cassidy), Rachel McGivney and
Thomas McGivney; one Great Grandchild, Brielynn Richman; one brother Marvin (Sheila) Greenberg and many nieces and nephews, and Emilio Noble, his longtime caretaker and friend. Jerry was loved dearly by family and friends and will be forev-er missed. Funeral services were held April 14 at 10am at ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Pacific and New Hampshire Avenues, Atlantic City. Interment is at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill. The family ask that contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Associ-ation, www.diabetes.org. www.rothgoldsteins.com. Also, former member Bob Pruchnicki passed away on 30 May.