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Detroit Power Squadron
DETROIT POWER SQUADRON
DUMPING GROUNDS
FOR BOATERS … BY BOATERS
May 2019 Vol LXXXIII Issue IV Editor, Lt Dara Brooks, P
MAY 2019 ISSUE CONTENTS
1
1 Cover Story Welcome New Members
2 Birthdays DPS Days at West Marine Roster Updates 2019 Flare Demo and Spring Conference Photos
3 Jet Express Fundraiser Flier Detroit Power Squadron Commander’s Ball Honoring Commander Wendy Caldwell, P
4 Commander’s Message
5 DPS Boating Education Class Schedule & Moments From Current Classes
6 Greetings from D9 Commander Ralph Zeigler, JN
7 Future Planning DPS Calendar Change in May BOD Meeting Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day
8 May 2nd General Meeting
9 Joint Rendezvous at North Channel Yacht Club Boards & Committees
10 Weather Proverbs, Sayings & Observations
11 2019 District 9 Fall Conference Call For Proposals For Your Consideration
Welcome New Members
DPS Associate Member Lt/C Debora “Debbie” D. Rowe of Grosse Pointe Power Squadron;
New DPS Members Christina Endress who joined from our recent ABC class;
David Verville who is taking our ABC and Piloting courses;
and Alexander Schwallenbach, a cyber member who became a DPS member.
www.americasboatingclub.org
Cover Story
We are in the infancy of Michigan’s 2019 boating season so it seemed appropriate to spotlight boats on our
cover. The cover really has multiple meanings starting with the larger scene. Pictured is a shot of Midway dock
at the Detroit Yacht Club, home of the Detroit Power Squadron and former home to this editor’s 40’ SeaRay
Express named Winelite for our appreciation of famed jazz musician Grover Washington, Jr. and his piece
called Winelite.
The second row is in honor of our Commander Wendy Caldwell, S and her boating history. Pictured is the
family 1979 25’10” Carver w/fly bridge named Why Knot. The following two pictures are of her spouse P/C
Dave Caldwell, JN and their children Kelly and Steven when they were just little boating mates, followed by
P/C Dave aboard the Carver.
The third row begins with Loafin’ Around, the 1992 35’ Carver Aft Cabin maritime home of P/C Vince Cooley,
AP and Lt Delphine Cooley. S. Docked at Great Lakes Yacht Club where the two spend most of their weekends
and happily welcome visitors. Next, P/C Bill Smith, AP and his son Michael in days gone by at their dock on
Parkview in Detroit as they prepare to take a ride in his 19781/2
21’3” Wellcraft named River Rat. Then a shot
of the Drewek family boat in the slip behind their home at Lottivue. Finally, a shot of boaters enjoying our De-
troit area waterways.
The fourth and final row represents our three officers engaging in DPS events. Left we have Lt/C Darlene We-
ber, AP with P/C Mitch Gawrysiak, JN; in the middle is Commander Wendy, S and Lt Maureen Smith at our
DPS Steak & Corn Roast; and finally Lt/C Al Schwaller, JN standing outside the restaurant where P/C Gail
Graham, S had her 2018 Commander’s Breakfast.
Lt Dara Brooks, P
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DPS Days at West Marine
by Commander Wendy Caldwell, S
West Marine kindly agreed to host DPS
in their store for three Saturdays. Be-
sides taking advantage of West Marine
staff knowledge and product offerings
customers have an opportunity to get to
know DPS. Boaters will be able to sign
up for vessel safety checks and learn
about our Put-N-Bay, Ohio Jet Express
fundraiser.
Happy Birthday to Our
May & June Water Babies!
May 2nd P/C Dan Bodnar, AP
May 7th Pat Schramm
May 8th David Bower, S
May 8th Ted Stahl
May 8th Chuck Fishman, P
May 10th Phil Campbell, AP
May 13th P/C Bill Smith, AP
May 16th Mary Carter, AP
May 20th Delphine Cooley, S
May 25th John Nelson, P
June 6th P/C Dave Caldwell, JN
June 13th Alex Batt
June 26th Robert Thull O’Brien
June 27th Pat Thull O’Brien
Detroit Power Squadron
2019 DPS FLARE DEMO DAY AT DYC
detroitpowersquadron.com
To make changes to your personal data so
that it can be accurately reflected in our
membership roster contact our
Roster Chairman
Lt Maureen Smith
at
dpsmjs@comcast.net
or
(810)494-0460
2019 SPRING CONFERENCE IN GRAND RAPIDS
The photo of Jet Express III taken from their website.
Join the Detroit Power Squadron
Friday June 28, 2019
for a one day excursion to
Put–N-Bay The Jet Express III Ferry will leave
from the Detroit Yacht Club
Boarding will begin @ 8:30 am
Departure time from the DYC @ 9:00 am
We will be transported to Downtown Put–N-Bay,
Ohio where a day of touring, shopping, dining and
fun will await you.
We will begin boarding for the return
to the DYC @ 6:45 pm and depart
from Put-N-Bay @ 7:00 pm
$94.00 per passenger
Make your checks payable to the
Detroit Power Squadron and mail to:
P/C Joe Tatham, SN
41468 Vancouver Drive
Sterling Hts. MI 48314
586-871-9013 or commanderjosepht@gmail.com
Online registration via PayPal is available at
www.detroitpowersquadron.com
3 www.americasboatingclub.org
You Are Cordially Invited
to join us at the
Historic Detroit Yacht Club
for the
2019 Detroit Power Squadron
COMMANDER’S BALL
Honoring
Commander
Wendy Caldwell, S
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Detroit Yacht Club
One Riverbank Drive, Detroit
$75.00pp
includes an open bar
Commander’s Theme: Make Waves
1800hrs Reception
1900hrs Seating for Dinner
Duet entrée featuring
Princess Chicken and
Braised Short Rib of Beef
with potatoes and vegetable,
salad and dessert.
Please specify any special
dietary needs.
Direct any questions to:
Lt Delphine Cooley, S at
dscooley@att.net.
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Detroit Power Squadron
detroitpowersquadron.com
The D/9 Spring conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan April 12th-14th was a great
success! There were seven Hospitality Rooms creatively decorated to match the squad-
ron's selection of their island of the Great Lakes.
The Detroit Power Squadron selected Beaver Island with a lumberjack and fishing
theme. Lt Delphine Cooley, S created nearly eighty buttons (samples shown on the left)
that carried the Beaver Island theme and used them as part of a give-away for our hospi-
tality suite.
DPS wore buffalo plaid shirts, and enjoyed two styles of chili from Chef Bryan Bartlett
and Chef Delphine Cooley. Pine trees were dispersed around the room and buffalo
plaid garland draped along the ceiling of the room, with a night sky of silver stars cling-
ing to the curtains, including the Big and Little Dipper. Our room was a focal point for
many as we had numerous guests staying until 1:30 am!!! Yawn! That made for a chal-
lenging wake-up for the am meetings!
All eighty buttons were attached to the wall with four concealing one part of a raffle
ticket. The other corresponding parts were attached to four prizes. Visitors were invited
to select a button for a chance to win a prize. The prizes were a “One damn thing after
another” note pad, three pair of lumberjack themed socks and two bags of “beaver nug-
gets” (a.k.a. corn nuts). Lt/C John Haley, AP of the Flint Sail and Power Squadron and
Sandy Wilhoit, (pictured on next page) Isle Royale seminar speaker won the “beaver
nuggets.” Amy Dyer, daughter of P/R/C Ron LaPlante, SN of the Mount Clemens Power
Squadron won the lumberjack themed socks. P/C John Sulkowski, AP of Grosse Pointe
Power Squadron, won the "One damn thing after another" note pad. Also, pictured on
page 2 are DPS members P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN and P/C Bill Smith, AP at the food
table; P/C Vince Cooley, JN and Lt Delphine Cooley, S showing off their costumes; our
hospitality room mascot; and the Cooleys and Lt Maureen Smith. Thanks to Lt Delphine
for supplying the photos.
The conference offered an interesting array of seminars, Invasive Species, VSC, Michi-
gan DNR, Isle Royal, Boating Activities, Membership and PR. Newsworthy is the
change in the 2019 boating and fishing laws. Use the website "www.michigan.gov" and
type in boating laws, to get a good summary and reference guide of information.
In conclusion, kudos to Detroit Power Squadron for taking 2nd place in D/9 for total
VSCs, and for individual VSCs, P/C Mitch Gawrysiak, JN 2nd place, and P/C Bill Smith,
AP and Lt. Maureen Smith both capturing 3rd place! Also to Dumping Grounds editor,
Lt. Dara Brooks, P for a Publications Award in 2018. The efforts and skills of our mem-
bership make their commander proud!
Wendy Caldwell, S
DPS COMMANDER
Our 5 session AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE began April 24th held on
Wednesdays at Kean’s Marina in Detroit and chaired by P/C Bill Smith, AP
(wrs4@comcast.com) is well underway with 29 students
and will end on May 22nd.
Our 9 session MARINE NAVIGATION (PILOTING) COURSE
began March 26th held Tuesdays at the Detroit Yacht Club and chaired by
P/C Joe Tatham, SN (commanderjosepht@gmail.com)
is wrapping up with its last three sessions. Our very own Commander Wendy
Caldwell, S is a registered student and this editor is told she is doing well.
All questions about courses
should be directed to the
chairman
using the appropriate infor-
mation above. For registra-
tion information go online at
www.detroitpowersquadron.com
Pre-registration is
required to receive a book
at class time but walk-ins
are always welcomed!
CHART SMART COURSE
Thu May 9, 16, 23
Chart Smart
(3 sessions)
P/C Dave Caldwell, JN
(chairman)
dcaldwell642@gmail.com
7:00pm
1900 hrs
Double D Bar
& Grill
240 N. River
Road
Mount Clemens
Tue
Thu
Jun 4, 11, 13
Chart Smart
(3 sessions)
P/C Dave Caldwell, JN
(chairman)
dcaldwell642@gmail.com
7:00pm
1900 hrs
Detroit
Yacht Club
One
Riverbank Dr.
Detroit
BOATING EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
DETROIT POWER SQUADRON
BOATING IS FUN…
BOATING SAFELY
MAKES IT
REWARDING …
LET US SHOW
YOU HOW!
www.americasboatingclub.org
Dr. Sandra Brown and hus-
band Chris (pictured below
right) are new DYC mem-
bers and currently in the
process of buying a 455
Cruiser Motor Yacht Ex-
press in Sturgeon Bay. They
are seeking a boat captain
to bring it back to Michigan.
In the meantime, the cou-
ple, previous boat owners
are looking to sharpen their
boating skills by taking the
DPS ABC Class.
Commander Wendy Cald-
well, S has worked to get
around to all of our boating
educational classes even
bringing along apple streu-
del and muffins for class
members. While there she
chatted with students about
DPS, our upcoming Jet-
Express to Put-N-Bay Fund-
raiser, Fitting Out Party and
vessel safety checks.
Photos courtesy Commander Wendy Caldwell, S
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UPCOMING CLASSES
CURRENT CLASSES
Detroit Power Squadron
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Greetings from your
new District Commander,
As you all know, I love the fun part of
conferences and events, but I also be-
lieve deeply in the serious side of our
organization, the United States Power
Squadrons, America’s Boating Club.
We have always been very strong on
the educational and safety focus of the
squadron. However we need to expand our focus regarding
the effect that boaters have on the environment; that is main-
taining water quality and reducing, or eliminating the spread
of invasive species, especially here in the Great Lakes. With
the change in Michigan laws regarding the transference of in-
vasive species by boat and trailer, it is imperative that we
stress this when we are teaching classes and doing vessel safe-
ty checks. Each of us can help by picking up trash, on the
beaches, in the water and by not littering in the first place.
This year I hope to not lose another squadron. We have sever-
al squadrons that are struggling to fill bridge positions and
maintain membership. We may want to consider consolidation
in order to provide our members an opportunity to continue
their comradery. Growing membership is also a major con-
cern. It appears that the loss of members has slowed, however
we need to build up our numbers.
I would like each of you to think
back on how you joined or were
asked to join, then put that plan back
into action. If you joined through a
class and someone asked you, you be
that someone at a class asking the
question. If you joined through work,
church, social club or other social
interaction, be that person spreading
the information and making the
invitations. You are the membership
committee, we can’t rely solely on
the Squadron, District or National to
spark the potential joiners, it’s up to
each of us to make the pitch!
I know that most everyone enjoys the
social aspect and many are into the
serious side only, but we all need to
promote the United States Power
Squadrons, America’s Boating Club
for what it is “For Boaters, By Boat-
ers” and promote safer, happy expe-
riences on the water.
Thinking into the future and our Fall
Conference, our seminar schedule
will be lighter because we generally
don’t do all of the officer seminars,
so please think about what you
would be interested in as subject
matter and respond to the proposal
posted on page 11. Thanks to you all
for your participation.
Meanwhile, wishing everyone…
A Safe Voyage
and
Smooth Sailing
Throughout the Year.
D/C Ralph Ziegler, JN
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CHANGE IN MAY 2019
EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEETING
Since many of us will be at the
DYC for our
VSC Weekend May 24th-26th,
I decided to MOVE our meeting to
the usual LAST THURSDAY of the
month in the Silver Cup Room.
I hope this isn't too inconvenient for
you. I apologize for the change.
Thanks for being flexible!!
Commander Wendy Caldwell, S
Detroit Power Squadron
www.americasboatingclub.org
May, 2019
June, 2019
DPS CALENDAR
Future Planning
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
August 2019 Steak & Corn Roast at the Shore Club
2019 USPS Governing Board September 8th-15th Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky
October 2019 Frostbite at the Shore Club
2019 Fall District 9 Conference
Double Tree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan
November 1st-3rd
2020 Spring District 9 Conference
Shanty Creek in Belaire, Michigan
May 1st-3rd
Thu 2nd
DPS General Membership
Meeting
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Sat 18th
DPS Commander's Ball
Honoring Commander
Wendy Caldwell, S
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Sun-Sat
19th-
25th National Safe Boating Week
Wed 22nd
Special Law Enforcement
Night
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Thu 23rd
Executive Committee
Meeting
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Sat-Sun
25th-
26th DPS VSC Days
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Mon 27th Memorial Day Ceremony
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Sat 1st
Dearborn Sail & Power
Squadron Commander's
Cruise
Thu 6th
DPS General Membership
Meeting
Detroit Yacht Club
Detroit, MI
Fri-Sun
7th-
9th D9 Rendezvous North Channel Yacht Club
Sat 8th DPS VSC Days
MacRay Marina
Harrison Twp., MI
Sat 8th
Port Huron Sail & Power
Squadron 75th Anniversary
Port Huron Yacht Club
Port Huron, MI
Sat 15th Sprint & Splash
St. Clair Metro Park
Harrison Twp., MI
Thu-Sun
20th-
23rd Texas Hold 'Em
One Eyed Jack's
Shelby Twp., MI
Fri-Sat 28th
Jet Express Put-N-Bay
One Day Excursion
Departs
Detroit Yacht Club
Wear Your
Life Jacket to Work Day
May 17, 2019
Wear your life jacket,
snap a picture while at work and
share on social media
with the hashtags
#lifejacket2work and #safeboating
Hosted by the National Safe Boating
Council, this annual event is a fun,
educational way to heighten life jacket
awareness and highlight the various
styles just prior to the official launch
of the Safe Boating Campaign.
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Commander Wendy Caldwell, S
wendycaldwell@hotmail.com 586-212-7388
Executive Officer Darlene Weber, AP
d.weber.dps@gmail.com 248-388-2157
Educational Officer Vincent A. Cooley, JN
htvac@yahoo.com 313-320-3640
Asst. Educational Officer Charles Fishman, P
cfishman2@att.net 586-291-9888
Administrative Officer Al Schwaller, JN
Schwaller@comcast.net 248-245-6979
Secretary Nancy Nevins, S
mitchnan@comcast.net 586-468-1180
Asst. Secretary Dan Bodnar, AP
danbford@yahoo.com 586-484-1444
Treasurer Tony Drewek, P
TonyD@mirealsource.com 586-725-7378
Asst. Treasurer Marlene Drewek
Flag Lieutenant John McCurdy, AP
johnnymac3741912@gmail.com 586-200-3583
Chaplain Doug Rocho, P
dougffhg@gmail.com 586-306-1836
Safety Officer P/C Diane Dawes, JN
didawes@yahoo.com 586-246-3844
Boat Show Chairmen
P/C Bill Smith, AP wrs45@comcast.net
Historian P/C David Caldwell, JN
dcaldwell642@gmail.com
Property Manager Lt Dennis Pierce
dap4809@gmail.com
Merit Mark Chairman P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN
blbartlett54@hotmail.com
Dumping Grounds Editor
Lt Dara Brooks, P dtolbrk@gmail.com
Support Staff
Daryl Dawes; P/C Joe W. Brooks, Jr., JN
Diane Dawes, JN; P/D/C Bryan Bartlett, SN
Photographers
D/Lt LeRoy Strey, P ; P/Stf/C Sally Lemus, P
Lt Joan Stoll; D/Lt Peggy Schwaller, AP
Webmaster
Lt Robert Estabrook, AP
www.americasboatingclub.org
Join
Birmingham, Detroit, and Grosse Pointe Power
Squadrons for a
Rendezvous at the
North Channel Yacht Club
June 7th-9th
Arrive by Boat or Car
Friday Arrive any time after noon.
1800 hrs - Dinner in Clubhouse
off the menu 1830
Saturday Join us for lunch at 12:00 hrs
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and
Brats ($10.00/person)
Bar snacks & Pizza available at
club facility
Dinner Enjoy a Fillet Steak Dinner at
1800 hrs for $35.00 per person
Bring a dessert to share
Evening Enjoy boat hopping and
socializing with your fellow
boaters
Games provided, Bocce Ball and Cornhole
The Club Bar accepts cash and credit cards
and is open past midnight with
music and dancing
Sunday Plan to depart by noon
Contact rstano@comcast.net
For a reservation form
For Boaters … By Boaters
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Weather Proverbs, Sayings and Observations
One of the beautiful things about USPS and our fellow
members is that although we are individual squadrons we
are also “one”. Each of us has a tremendous amount of
knowledge just there for the sharing.
Case in point, the USPS Spring Conference at Orlando is
always a good place to not only share ideas with other
squadron members from across the country but it’s an op-
portunity to read their publications. As editor of the DPS
Dumping Grounds I am always on the lookout for important
information and cool ideas to make our publication more
valuable to our readers. While reading the Columbus Sail
and Power Squadron November 2018 publication Galley
Gossip I ran across a few cool words from Commander
Richard C. Sorensen, SN. With his permission I am reprint-
ing it and others to come.
Lt Dara Brooks, P
Rain long foretold,
Long to last,
Short notice,
Soon to pass.
When traveling on the water, one needs to be
keenly aware of the weather.
Detroit Power Squadron
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DISTRICT 9 POWER SQUADRON
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
PLANNING
Plans for the 2019 District 9 Fall
Conference scheduled for Octo-
ber, 2019 are underway. In order
to make this conference signifi-
cant for all participants D/Lt/C
Ralph Ziegler, JN is calling on all
USPS® D9 members to submit
proposals for the seminar, work-
shop, and entertainment portions
of the schedule.
The bringing together of all Dis-
trict 9 members for a weekend of
learning, sharing and having fun
has been a long time tradition for
our organization. In order to
meet the needs of our members
we need to know what skills are
needed and what informational
sessions are wanted. If you have
a recommendation, submit it!
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Don’t be shy! You are encour-
aged to think outside the box,
offer new ways of learning the
same material by creating enthu-
siasm. Consider presentations on
new boating technology and
apps; the latest boating products
and cool new boats; equipping
your sailboat and power boat;
presentations on the Great Loop
and other long term boating trips;
the new trend in boat sharing;
Great Lakes environmental issues
including invasive species; regu-
lation changes in Canadian and
U. S. waters and much, much
more. Cruising Clubs are invited
to submit proposals for presenta-
tions explaining the benefits of
their clubs. Let’s not forget how
to develop presentation skills for
speakers; increasing membership
and retention; conducting more
effective meetings; skills for the
treasurer; more effective web-
sites; and more effective publica-
tions. Members with specific
skills are invited to submit pro-
posals for unique topics related
to the boater.
REQUIREMENTS
All proposals should include pre-
senter’s name, rank & grade;
name of presentation; length of
presentation; Q&A; topic with
detailed description which in-
cludes purpose and expected out-
come; what audio/visual equip-
ment needed and any break out
sessions included.
Please submit your proposals no
later than July 15th to:
D/Lt/C Ralph Ziegler, JN at
ralphziegler@charter.net
and
Lt Dara Brooks, P at
dtolbrk@gmail.com
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For Your Consideration
Fellow boaters, as we move into the boating season we cannot just think of the fun of it. We have to be vigi-
lant. Because of our seasonal weather many of us have not been on the water or near our marinas on a regu-
lar basis since late fall. Keep in mind the basic safety principle that water and electricity do not mix, are dan-
gerous and potentially fatal. Many docks are electrified to add to the boater’s convenience. There is no visible
warning sign of electrified water which means we have to be extra careful as we swing into the new season.
Lt Dara Brooks, P
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