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Minutes of the 2009 Annual MeetingGarden Grove, Calif.

21 Feb. 2009

Chief Commander Creighton C. Maynard Jr., SN, convened the meeting at 0900.

USPS Chaplain Lou Reitz, AP, led the invocation, which was followed by the presentation of the U.S. and Canadian colors, the Pledge of Allegiance led by N/F/Lt Frank E. Dougherty, AP, and the singing of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems.

The national secretary declared a quorum present.

R/C Allan W. Lakin, SN, Committee on Rules chairman, explained the annual meeting voting procedures.

Introduction of Past Chief Commanders

P/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SN, introduced the past chief commanders present in the order they served:

P/C/C Richard W. Miner, SN, 1986-1987 (Birmingham/9)P/C/C Gillette E. Gordon, SN, 1992-1993 (Diablo/25)P/C/C L.M. Barnes III, SN, 1996-1997 (Rocky Mount/27)P/C/C Lance J. Jensen, SN, 2000-2001 (Bellevue/16)P/C/C Theodore H. Smith, SN, 2002-2003 (Grosse Pointe/9) P/C/C G. Leslie Johnson, SN, 2004-2005 (Diablo/25)

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C/C Maynard introduced P/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SN (Tar River/27), who served as chief commander from 2006 to 2007.

Approval of the Minutes

C/C Maynard announced that, with no objections, the minutes of the 6 Sept. 2008 Governing Board Meeting would be approved as distributed.

C/C Maynard entertained a motion to confirm the 6 Sept. 2008 Governing Board ratification of Operating Committee actions reflected in the subsequent minutes of its meeting held on 3 Sept. 2008. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-1)

The chief entertained a motion to ratify the actions that were taken by the OCom at its 6 Dec. 2008 meeting and published in the minutes of that meeting. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-2)

P/R/C William E. Husted, SN, introduced the following honored guests:

$ Rear Admiral Timothy S. Sullivan, Deputy Commander Pacific Area Coast Guard

$ Lt. Commander John Taylor, USCG, Assistant, America’s Waterway Watch Program Manager

$ Capt. Paul Widenheff, USCG, Captain of the Port, Los Angeles Long Beach

$ Jeff Hoedt, chief, USCG Office of Boating Safety Division$ John Malatak, USCG, Chief of Program Operations for the Dept. Of

Homeland Security$ Bob Gavin, USCG, Office of Vessel Activities$ Lt. Command Mark Wetzler, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration$ Ken Forster, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration$ Therese Pierce, chief , NOAA Weather$ Wayne Weeks, NOAA, Meterologist.


$ Richard Schwartz, founder and chairman, Boat U.S.$ Jimmie Homberg, past national commodore, Sea Scouts, BSA$ Charles Holmes, national community alliance director, Boy Scouts of

America$ Keith Christopher, national events manager, Boy Scouts of America$ Monica Traylor, national bowson and youth president, Boy Scouts of

America$ Peter Trogden, president, Weems & Plath$ Keith Jackson, president, Maritech Industries$ Steve Prime, Gowrie, Barden & Britt$ Jake Hill, McGriff, Seibels & Williams$ Michael Cunningham, In Focus$ Victor Conder, pacific area commodore, USCG Auxiliary $ Harry Cole, chief commander, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, who

introduced the CPS bridge and other CPS members in attendance$ Virgil Chambers, executive director, National Safe Boating Council$ Capt. Richard Moore, National Association of State Boating Law

Administrators$ Ray Tsuneyoshi, director, California Department of Boating and

Waterways

C/C Maynard and Penny Burke, Citizens Corp Preparedness Division, signed an affiliate agreement.

Stf/C Horst Boettge, presented the Cooperative Charting Golden Eagle award to P/C Richard Snapp, AP, Houston/21, which was accepted by D/C Jean Hamilton, SN.

Lt Cdr Mark Wetzler, assisted by Kenneth Forster, senior cartographer, NOAA, National Ocean Service, Office of Coast Survey, presented the following 2008 Cooperative Charting Awards for outstanding contributions to the charting and geodetic programs:

The number one individual: Richard C. Snapp, AP, Houston/21


The number one squadron: Houston Sail & Power Squadron/21

The number one district: District 21 NOAA Coast Survey Award: Karl E. Fernandes, Houston/21, for excelling in the Cooperative Charting Program for five years

USPS Safety Awards

C/C Maynard presented a USPS Safety Award to James A. Jones Jr., AP; Gerald D. Cross, P; and Rich LaRosa of Olympia Sail & Power Squadron/16.

BoatU.S./USPS Civic Service Award

R/C Husted introduced BoatU.S. founder and CEO Richard Schwartz and BoatU.S. Program Manager Ted Sensenbrenner, who presented the 2008 Boat U.S./USPS Civic Service Award to District 13. Honorable mention awards were presented to Golden Corner Lakes Sail/26 and Peace River/22; 3rd place - Hampton Roads/5; 2nd place - Jones Beach/3, and 1st place - Olympia/16.

Above and Beyond Award

R/C Jean Hamilton, SN, reported receiving a request from Chief Petty Officer James Martinelli, Training Officer, Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, to recognize several USPS members for assisting his unit. In early 2007, U.S. Navy Inshore Boat Unit 25, Marine Expeditionary Security Force Boat Detachment 422, was mobilized for Middle Eastern Deployment. CPO Martinelli contacted Robert Phillips, Northern New Jersey Sail & Power Squadron/4, and requested assistance in training and sharpening the unit’s basic navigation skills prior to deployment. On short notice and at their own expense, five Northern New Jersey Sail & Power Squadron members trained six members of the unit and provided training materials and resources at no charge. As a result of that training, Inshore Boat Unit 25 successfully deployed without incident. R/C Hamilton reported that CPO Martinelli requested the following members be recognized for their actions and contributions in support of the War on Terror, including P/D/C David Meshulam, AP; P/C S. Robert Phillips, SN; P/C Ronnie S. Phillips, SN;


Christopher M. Kelly, AP, and Louise Kelly, AP. D/C Richard Zucchi, AP, accepted awards on behalf of these members to recognize their efforts to go “above and beyond.”

C/C Maynard announced an attendance of 574.

2009 Honorary Members

Admiral Thad AllenPenny BurkeVirgil ChambersKenneth ForsterBill GossardWilliam GriswoldArlyn Hendricks

Jeff HoedtNick KeriganCapt John LowellKaren MarshRichard MooreDuane MorrisonTherese Pierce

Richard SchwartzMonica TraylorPeter TrogdonRay TsuneyoshiRuth WoodCharles Wurster

Approval of the Minutes

Hearing no objections, C/C Maynard approved the 23 Feb. 2008 Annual Meeting minutes as distributed.

2009 Emeritus Members

C/C Maynard presented Emeritus Member Awards to P/C Gordon F. Bavor, AP, Saugatuck River/2 and Howard A. Diedrich, AP, Ft. Wayne/29.

2009 Life Members

C/C Maynard recognized members in attendance who achieved life member status in 2009. He announced that the 2009 life members received life member certificates at a reception


on Friday, 20 Feb. 2009. They will receive plaques, pins and cards at their district spring conferences or at another suitable occasion. The life members for 2009 are:

NameDistrict/Squadron Name

Robert H. Alexander, SN 24/ CincinnatiJosephine B. Altstetter, SN 9/Grosse IleRaymond O. Anderson, JN 11/KinzuaJames C. Barkley, SN 17/KnoxvilleRichard A. Barth, N 22/SarasotaHenry W. Bateman, JN 27/CharlotteRonald A. Beebe, AP 6/SyracuseGerard J. Bennett, SN 21/San

AntonioNance M. Bernard 5/Absecon IslandHoward M. Bernbaum, SN 23/Cocoa BeachCraig Martin Beyer, AP 32/Coos BayWilliam J. Bezdek, SN 9/Lansing Robert E. Brightbill, S 5/SusquehannockRoy R. Broman, N 9/Grosse

PointeR. Keith Bulla, JN 27/GreensboroLloyd A. Burgess, JN 9/DearbornThomas P. Butler Jr., AP 22/ Peace RiverAbraham B. Cahill, SN 23/JacksonvilleNathan Y. Carpenter, SN 21/BeaumontRichard F. Cattermole, N 13/The Valley Wiley D. Chapman Jr., AP 21/Orange James H. Cloud, N 2/Darien Edward L. Cornell, P 22/Apollo

BeachDenis L. Creazzi, SN 9/Grosse IleDouglas E. Crim, JN 16/Skagit Bay Franklin D’Aurizio, AP 6/Rochester


Doris E. David, P 14/Cape CodeMarjorie J. Dorwart, SN 20/CalumetHarvey A. Druker, SN 2/ Lake CandlewoodJacqueline A. Dundon, SN 9/Grand Traverse BayStephen M. Dunn, AP 13/The ValleyJohn J. Dwyer, AP 3/CaptreeHarlan A. Eggert, AP 10/DuluthEdward G. Eschner Jr., JN 6/HamburgChristina C. Estabrook, P 25/SacramentoStanley Feldman, P 3/Great South

BayJohn E. Findley, AP 22/Sanibel

CaptivaRobert A. Fiorentino, JN 12/Charles RiverWillard A. Flowers, JN 21/OrangeFranz J. Forster, SN 9/Grosse

PointeHarold L. Frost, AP 2/Captain

HarborCarter B. S. Furr, AP 5/Elizabeth

RiverLaverne J. Gehm, AP 17/HuntsvilleElizabeth J. Glassell, AP 7/Rocky RiverJohn Goetzman, P 10/MilwaukeeStanley J. Gorzelany Jr., N 2/PenfieldUrban A. Grafton, S 9/St. Clair

Shores Richard Heckhaus, AP 5/Potomac RiverCarol Herz, S

6/SusquenangoLee F. Horney, AP 4/ShrewsburyLucille R. Horowitz, SN 4/ShrewsburyPeggy E. Howland, P 2/Cross

County


Nancy M. Husbands, AP 8/Vero BeachStephen P. Jerome, AP 18/MarbleheadDonna H. Johnson, SN 12/PequossetteBarbara E. Johnson, P 16/TacomaWilliam T. Johnson, SN 21/San AntonioHeniette Kaiser-Fox, SN 4/Barnegat BayElaine C. Keller, AP 28/BalboaMark A. Keltner, AP 28/BalboaElvin R. Konen, P 22/NaplesCharles A. LaCarrubba, JN 3/Great South BayBud H. Lemke, AP 20/Skokie

ValleyRichard A. Lewis, SN 14/AttleboroNils G. Lindman, SN 13/Santa

Barbara John N. Lingenfelter, AP 5/SusquehannockRonald H. Linhart, P 3/CaptreeJohn H. Little, SN 19/Kennebec

RiverRobert B. Long, P 5/Main Line Albert C. Lucas, SN 17/Johnson

CityFrank R. Marobella, AP 12/NobscotMichael R. Marotta, AP 5/Trenton FallsEarnest Guy Marshburn, SN 27/Tar RiverFrederick A. Mason, SN 2/BerkshireCreighton C. Maynard Jr., SN 21/Ft. WorthShaun McArdle, AP 28/San Diego Donald R. McCorvie, JN 9/Lansing Sarah W. McCurry, S 27/Shallotte

RiverJames E. Meyers, SN 29/ColumbusRobert C. Michel, SN 4/PalisadesJoseph P. Miller, SN 22/Venice


C. A. Miller Jr., JN 21/AustinTrent S. Milliken, P 23/ Cocoa

BeachCharles J. Milton, SN 20/RacineAndrew J. Minardi, JN 30/St. LouisBarbara A. Molnar, S 5/Blue HenEdwin A. Monette, S 21/ShreveportWilliam P.Morreau, AP 9/Grosse IleJay H. Muntz, AP 8/Palm Beach Jeremiah W. Murphy, SN 23/TitusvilleJames G. Nelson, AP 27/Cape FearJoseph H. Niesse Jr., JN 24/HoosierLawrence M. Novak, SN 7/ClevelandLeroy A. Nowak, SN 9/Grand

Traverse BayEileen Joanne Parker, SN 7/ClevelandRussell H. Patrick, AP 2/RowaytonDennis G. Peterson, SN 10/ Hiawatha ValleyConsuela K. Reeder, AP 8/Key WestCharles P. Richardson Jr., JN 22/San Carlos BayMargaret E. Risberg, SN 4/Watchung Joseph Roechlein 3/Patchogue

BayHoward Rothstein, SN 22/St. PetersburgJames Ruth, JN 29/MarionDean E. Sanborn, AP 3/South ShoreIngrid Fishbon Scaife, AP 13/Long BeachJoyce F. Shaw, AP 26/Swamp

FoxThomas E. Shouler, AP 20/RockfordJames W. Spencer, SN 19/Winooski ValleyJannette S. Spencer, JN 19/Winooski ValleyKenneth A. Spilke, JN 29/ColumbusVernon D. Stevens, P 6/Oak Orchard


Frances j. Stevens, JN 22/ St. Petersburg

Wallace J. Stevenson, AP 5/Ocean CityJohn S. Storm, N 4/New YorkEdward L. Taisarsky 1/HartfordCharles K. Taylor, AP 27/GoldsboroBruce L. Thompson, AP 13/VenturaJerry L. Toepfer, AP 2/Mid-HudsonBernard Wachter, SN 15/PensacolaGeraldine R. Walker, AP 5/WilmingtonAudrey M. Walker, S 16/Bremerton Edward G. Walsh, SN 18/BeverlyRonald J. Wanagel, P 13/Tres RiosRobert A. Werner, JN 24/CincinnatiJack W. Wert, AP 22/NaplesAndrew Wetzel, JN 3/Moriches

BayWalter H. Wiegert Jr., SN 1/SaybrookRay F. Wilhelm, P 7/Stark

CountyThomas L. Wilkins, SN 29/LimaHarold L. Willard, SN 5/Patuxent

River F. Patricia P. Zinn, AP 5/Sue IslandHarold N. Zitter, JN 8/Palm Beach

2008 Meritorious Service Awards

C/C Maynard, assisted by V/C Dvorak, presented Meritorious Service Awards to national officers completing their tours of duty:

V/C Richard E. Kyle, SN National Educational Officer

V/C Joseph R. Mesenburg, SN National Treasurer


R/C R.E. Brandenstein, SN Marine Environment Committee

R/C J. Christopher Brown, SN Instructor Development Comm

R/C L. D. Brown, SN Committee on Nominations

R/C Thomas M. Derden, SN Budget Off - Educational Dept

R/C Roberta L. Dougherty, AP Membership Committee

R/C Michael J. Horowitz, JN Finance Committee

R/C Robert A. Keller, SN National Meetings Committee

RC Allan W. Lakin, SN Committee on Rules

R/C Lois Neef, P Auxiliary Advisory Committee

R/C Richard M. Peoples, SN Asst. Treasurer/Budget Director

R/C William J. Robinson, SN Auditing Committee

R/C Robert J. Sweet, SN Asst. National Educational Officer

R/C V. Richard White, AP Cooperative Charting Committee

Report of the Committee on Rules

R/C Allan W. Lakin, SN, chairman, Committee on Rules, summarized the chief commander’s 2008 activities and recommended awarding C/C Maynard his 25th merit mark. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-3) P/C/C Barnes assisted R/C Lakin in presenting C/C Maynard his life member award.

R/C Lakin reported that the Committee on Rules recommended assigning Colonial Sail & Power Squadron to District 5. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-4)

C/C Maynard joined R/C Lakin and presented squadron charters to Colonial Sail & Power Squadron/5 and The Valley Sail & Power Squadron/13.


R/C Lakin announced that D/Lt/C Art Pickard, SN, would be appointed as the staff commander for the Committee on Rules.

R/C Lakin announced that P/C Benjamin H. Sooy III, AP, would serve as parliamentarian for the 2009 Annual Meeting.

Report of the Finance Committee

R/C Michael J. Horowitz, JN, reported that as of 30 Nov. 2008, invested funds totaled $2,924,405.36, and are divided into three major portfolios.

He reported that the USPS investment portfolio was valued at $802,950.34. The mutual funds for 12 months, on an adjusted basis, have lost $279,431.91, a negative return of 43.51 percent.

R/C Horowitz reported that the Endowment (Century) Fund was valued at $1,125,355.02. He reported that the mutual funds lost $114,532.62, through November 2008, a negative return of 38.9 percent.

R/C Horowitz reported that the district/squadron funds are in certificates of deposit totaling $996,100 as of 30 Nov. 2008. As the certificates of deposit mature, they will be placed in a money market fund to be held prior to distribution no later than 1 January 2010.

R/C Horowitz reported that the financial alarm test was $441,892 below the $3 million control limit.

R/C Horowitz moved that the Governing Board approve the appointment of Langdon & Co., of Garner, N.C., as independent auditors for fiscal year 2009. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-5)

Report of the National Law Officer

R/C Noel K. McKeown, SN, stressed the importance of all squadrons and districts to file their 990 forms and the 990E postcards in a timely manner. He noted that failure to file these


forms for a period of three years can result in the Internal Revenue Service revoking a district or squadron’s 501(c)(3) status.

R/C McKeown reported that the new insurance policy with the Chubb group was effective as of 1 July 2008. He reported that the new policy would give individuals, squadrons and districts more freedom to conduct activities on and off the water. R/C McKeown directed members to the LawCom website at www.usps.org/national/lawcom for additional information on USPS insurance.

Report of the Planning Committee

R/C William M. Bellinger, SN reported that results of the Planning Committee Member Survey can be found on the PlanCom website at www.usps.org/national/plancom. He noted that the survey reflected many concerns regarding governance, education, fraternity and civic service. He encouraged members to view the results to find valuable information that could help the squadrons and districts.

R/C Bellinger reported that PlanCom developed an online survey on merit marks, which focused on writing merit mark recommendations and the approval process.

He reported that the Planning Committee submitted a plan to increase sales, which focused on internal and external marketing options and on creating a for-profit “arm” to sell USPS course materials. R/C Bellinger stated that the committee recommended selling member courses to the public via the Internet, magazines, retail stores, marinas, boat shows, seminars, public boating courses and while performing vessel safety checks.

R/C Bellinger reported that the Planning Committee updated the USPS Strategic Plan and the USPS mission and vision statements and is working to align the strategic plan and associated goals in accordance with the new mission and vision statements.

R/C Bellinger reported that the Planning Committee formed an ad hoc committee to study simplifying squadron operations at the request of the national secretary.

Report of the Marketing and Public Relations Committee


Stf/C Greg Scotten, SN, reported that the Marketing and Public Relations Committee is working with Tom Kemp, headquarters marketing manager, the Educational Department, and the Planning Committee to develop marketing initiatives.

Stf/C Scotten reported that the committee’s mission is to promote the new ABC course and seminars. The committee’s national goal is to identify USPS as the “go to” organization for boating safety, boating information and boating education.

Report of the National Treasurer

V/C Joseph R. Mesenburg, SN, reported that 2008 unaudited net operating revenue over expenses was negative $112,102. He reported that in 2007 and 2006, net operating revenue over expenses was $173,161 and $58,355 respectively.

V/C Mesenburg reported that auditors from Langdon & Company, of Garner, N.C. completed the audit of USPS financials for the fiscal year ending 30 Nov. 2008. Audited net operating revenue over expenses was negative $80,536.

He noted that 2008 total operating expenses were under budget by approximately $165,000, and revenue from dues, fees, and other sources were higher than budgeted.

He reported that USPS failed to meet the budget expectations from educational sales in 2008. Net educational sales were budgeted at $527,140; actual net educational sales were approximately $225,000, or $212,000 less than in 2007.

V/C Mesenburg reported that the 2009 operating budget was being revised due to anticipated lower revenue numbers for both educational sales and investment income.

The national treasurer stated that the Board of Directors submitted to the Governing Board for consideration, discussion and vote, the following motion and rationale:


In order to make the USPS Bylaws conform to current practice and to eliminate unnecessary duplication of effort, the Board of Directors moves the following amendments to the USPS Bylaws, after considering, among other matters, the following:

a.) It appears that the benefit and the financial information the internal auditors provide USPS, Governing Board members, National Treasurer, and the leadership has been limited in scope;b.) That outside audit requirements have expanded to the degree during the past two years that the usefulness of the USPS internal Auditing Committee has been diminished substantially and is redundant in nature.c.) That the outside auditors, because of the new Federal auditing requirements and reporting, will increase their fees from $13,823 in 2007 to an estimated $25,000 for 2008.d.) Continuing to budget $8,500 for an internal Auditing Committee (R/C reimbursements, the air travel and the lodging expenses) is not financially prudent considering the reporting requirements required of the outside auditing company.e.) That the Internal Audit Committee is short of qualified personnel.f.) That by changing the Bylaws, the Governing Board will now require,

(1) that the Chair, Finance Committee at the annual meeting of the Governing Board, move the employment of an outside auditing firm,(2) that the Governing Board vote and authorize the employment of an outside auditing firm,(3) that such report be filed with Headquarters and when received, be presented to the membership at the annual meeting by the National Secretary.

g.) That this procedure and USPS Bylaws change will provide better safeguards formembership concerns.Therefore the Board moves as follows:Add New Section 5.8.2d to require the Finance Committee to propose an outsideauditor to the annual meeting of the Governing Board.Section 5.8.2d The Finance Committee shall propose to the Governing Board at itsAnnual Meeting an outside auditor licensed to practice accountancy in North Carolina.Add New Section 5.2.14 to require the Governing Board to select an outside auditor atits annual meeting.Section 5.2 . . . The Governing Board shall:


Section 5.2.14 Select at its annual meeting an outside auditor licensed to practicepublic accountancy in North Carolina.Add New Section 5.16.10 to require the national secretary to receive the report of theauditor and present it to the annual meeting of the Governing Board.Section 5.16 The national secretary shall:Section 5.16.10 Receive the report of the outside auditor and present same to theannual meeting of the Governing Board.Delete Section 5.8.1 to eliminate duplicate effort by an Auditing Committee.ChangeSection 5.8.1 There shall be an Auditing Committee of the Governing Board composedof five members of whom one shall be chairman. The Auditing Committee shall audit thetreasurer's records annually at the close of the fiscal year and shall report its findings tothe Board of Directors and the Governing Board.toSection 5.8.1 [Reserved]Amend Section 5.12.4 to make the duties of the Chief Commander consistent with theabove changes by removing the word ”Auditing”.Section 5.12 The Chief Commander shall:Section 5.12.4 Be ex officio the chair of the Board of Directors and a member of alldepartments and committees except the Auditing, Nominating and Rules CommitteesandtoSection 5.12.4 Be ex officio the chair of the Board of Directors and a member of alldepartments and committees except the Nominating and Rules Committees, and

The chief commander entertained a motion to accept the Bylaws amendments to dissolve the Auditing Committee. Following discussion, the Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-6)

V/C Mesenburg stated that the Operating Committee adopted a motion during its December 2008 meeting recommending that the Governing Board consider making Headquarters Anniversary Billing mandatory, and if approved by the Governing Board, that mandatory Headquarters Anniversary Billing become effective with the 2010 dues renewal, beginning on 1 June 2009. At the request of the Operating Committee, the Committee on Rules prepared the


following USPS Bylaw Amendments for consideration at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Governing Board:

Change:Section 7.14 Each squadron’s member’s annual squadron dues and other fees as determined by the squadron executive committee shall be payable on the same date as USPS annual dues. Bills for the subsequent year's dues shall be mailed to members by the national headquarters of USPS no later than 30 days before the end of the current dues year. Dues for family members and the dues category of “additional active member” shall be billed to the associated active member. A squadron may make an irrevocable election to have Squadron dues and other fees of renewing members shall be collected along with USPS annual dues on its behalf by the national treasurer and remitted promptly to the respective squadron and district. Notice of such election must be received by the National Treasurer by 31 December and shall take effect on the 1st day of June in the following year. Notwithstanding such election, the A squadron may collect dues and other fees from new members, transferring members and reinstating members and remains responsible for settling district assessments with the district treasurer.Section 7.15 Annually, no later than 30 90 days after the beginning of the dues year before the effective date of a new squadron dues schedule, each squadron treasurer shall report to the national treasurer the names of all members of the squadron and their year-end dues status. The squadron treasurer need not report if the national treasurer collects dues for the squadron the new dues scheduled to be used for billing members of that squadron. The national treasurer shall take such steps as may be necessary to effect collection and protect the interests of USPS. The national treasurer may at any time necessary render bills directly to members for money due.Section 12.5 National Dues12.5.1 If a squadron treasurer collects dues for the squadron, the dues year shall begin on 1 June and end on 31 May of the following year. In such squadrons, national dues for persons joining USPS during the first nine months of the dues year shall be prorated on a monthly basis from the first day of the month in which the application to membership is accepted. The initial “membership year” for persons joining USPS during the last three months of the dues year shall consist of the remainder of that dues year plus the subsequent dues year and national dues for this initial membership year shall be the same as the usual annual dues. Dues for any subsequent dues year shall be payable annually on or before the beginning of that subsequent year.12.5.2 If the national treasurer collects dues on behalf of the member’s squadron:The dues year for all members who joined before the earlier of


a. the effective date of the an irrevocable election (see section 7.14) by the member’s squadron to have squadron dues collected by the national treasurerb. The dues year for all other members joining after the effective date of the irrevocable election shall begin on the first day of the month in which the member joined, and shall end on the last day of the twelfth month thereafter.________________________________________To read, after amendment:Section 7.14 Each member’s annual squadron dues and other fees as determined by the squadron executive committee shall be payable on the same date as USPS annual dues. Bills for the subsequent year's dues shall be mailed to members by the national headquarters of USPS no later than 30 days before the end of the current dues year. Dues for family members and the dues category of “additional active member” shall be billed to the associated active member. Squadron dues and other fees of renewing members shall be collected along with USPS annual dues by the national treasurer andremitted promptly to the respective squadron and district. A squadron may collect dues and other fees from new members, transferring members and reinstating members and remains responsible for settling the associated district assessments with the district treasurer.Section 7.15 Annually, no later than 90 days before the effective date of a new squadron dues schedule, each squadron treasurer shall report to the national treasurer the new dues schedule to be used for billing members of that squadron. The national treasurer shall take such steps as may be necessary to effect collection and protect the interests of USPS. The national treasurer may at any time necessary render bills directly to members for money due.Section 12.5 National Dues12.5.1 The dues year for all members who joined before the earlier of the effective date of an irrevocable election by the member’s squadron to have squadron dues collected by the national treasurer shall begin on 1 June and end on 31 May of the following year, and the dues year for all other members shall begin on the first day of the month in which the member joined, and shall end on the last day of the twelfth month thereafter.12.5.2 [Reserved]Rationale: Approximately 82% of all squadrons have elected to have USPS Headquarters handle the collection of member dues at each renewal cycle. Headquarters has to process squadron renewal reports manually. The expense of maintaining a manual method, and the much higher error rate in squadron reports make it necessary to centralize the collection process.


Following discussion, the chief commander entertained a motion to accept the Bylaws amendments required to make headquarters anniversary billing mandatory, and the Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-7)

Report of the National Secretary

V/C David L. Hinders, SN, introduced the headquarters staff present: Mary Catherine Berube, headquarters director; Kathy Kesterson, manager of administrative services; Tom Kemp, manager of headquarters marketing services; Yvonne Hill, editor of The Ensign; and Kelly Anderson, associate editor of The Ensign.

V/C Hinders reported that national officer’s reports are available on CD-ROM from headquarters for $5 or on the national secretary’s website at www.usps.org/national/natsec/seatpackets.

V/C Hinders stated that the Flag & Etiquette Committee reviews new and updated burgees and flags. He reported that the Flag & Etiquette Committee recommended and he approved a new District 28 flag, and 50th anniversary burgees for Mohawk Hudson/2; Richmond/5; South Bend/9; Oshkosh/10; Bellingham/16; Houston/21, and Winston-Salem/27.

V/C Hinders reported that during the 2008 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, Ensign writer, Marlin Bree won his second grand prize in the Boating Writers International writing contest, which means two of the five grand prizes awarded by BWI have been won by The Ensign magazine.

At the Miami Boat Show, Mr. Bree and The Ensign won again-this time in two categories. Bree won second place in the Boat/Engine Care and Maintenance category for “Stern Makeover,” which appeared in the March/April 2008 issue of The Ensign. He also won second place in the Seamanship, Rescue and Safety category for “Courage of the Sole Survivor,” which appeared in The Ensign September/October 2008 issue. These articles will go on to compete for the 2008 grand prize, which will be award at the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.


V/C Hinders reported the winner of The Ensign photo contest was P/C Thomas Reichert, AP, Hampton Roads/5, in the squadron scenes category. The photo shows District 5 members raising the small storm flag at Fort McHenry.

The national secretary stated that USPS headquarters provides the front line of service to both members and the public, noting that the answer is usually a phone call or an e-mail away.

V/C Hinders reported that the Information Technology Committee has been assisting members with questions regarding merit marks, OD-1 and OD-2 forms. The committee established the DB2000 User Group mail list to provide a way to get answers from fellow members and to share ideas.

The Operations Manual Committee revised the Operations Manual in 2008 to include the roles and responsibilities for the Board of Directors and added a revised Membership Manual, which is now Chapter 13. The committee also revised the Secretary’s Manual and is working on revising the Treasurer’s Manual.

The Ship’s Store has been working closely with headquarters to move the operation to a more business like footing. The “Sail Rack” has been established to move discontinued merchandise from the shelves and to make room for new items. V/C Hinders reported that the 5 percent rebate given to squadrons and districts (2.5 percent each) for telephone and online sales was discontinued because the rebate did not produce the anticipated increase in sales.

The Historian Committee has collected innovative ideas on how squadrons celebrate USPS Founder’s Day, which is available on CD-ROM from the Historian’s Committee.

V/C Hinders reported that all subscribers to The Ensign magazine now have access to the same print edition in a new electronic format. The new iMag member benefit is in addition to the printed copy of The Ensign, which will continue to be delivered bi-monthly. The Ensign iMag contains searchable articles with hotlinks to USPS members, staff and vendors and other important information. Each issue will be archived online to provide quick and easy access to past issues.


The Flag & Etiquette Committee plans to publish a Q&A column in The Ensign addressing questions ranging from how to fly flags properly to proper formats for name tags.

The Publications Committee announced that the 2008 Distinction in Journalism awards are listed at www.usps.org/national/pubcom/distinction.html and certificates were presented to district commanders during the 2009 Annual Meeting for presentation to the squadrons. The 2008 DIJ squadron awards were down from 307 in 2007 to 274 in 2008. V/C Hinders noted that the decrease may be caused by an increase in online newsletters.

The national secretary reported that the Communications Committee is sending monthly broadcasts to squadron commanders. He noted that all squadron commanders do not have a valid e-mail address on file at headquarters, and these messages will go to the first squadron bridge officer who has a valid e-mail address.

V/C Hinders reported that immediately following the 2008 Governing Board Meeting in Detroit, an e-mail was sent to squadron commanders soliciting input on how to simplify squadron operations. He reported receiving responses from 9 percent of the squadron commanders, which confirmed that USPS is asking squadrons to do too much. The Planning Committee has created an ad hoc committee to define the core activities which a squadron must do and to identify the mean for simplifying squadron operations.

The national secretary urged members to respond to contact messages sent by prospective new members. He encouraged all squadrons to find a member who can tell the USPS story and the squadron’s story, to these prospective new members.

Report of the Auditing Committee

R/C William J. Robinson, SN, reported that the Auditing Committee met twice at USPS headquarters in 2008. The committee reviewed internal controls and substantiated the test of the accounting records.

R/C Robinson reported that the committee reviewed National Meetings Committee records for the 2008 Annual Meeting and met with the assistant national treasurer and the National Meetings Committee treasurer to assist with the financial reports. He noted that the


examinations did not require any material adjustments to the accounts. R/C Robinson made the following recommendations:

1. Reinstate the annual report of the Educational Fund in The Ensign.2. Consider Fund Accounting.3. Consider a review rather than certified report from auditors.4. Eliminate the Fall Governing Board meetings.5. Shorten the span of the Annual Meetings. 6. Consider additional advertising in The Ensign.7. Open up all courses to the public.

R/C Robinson reported that he had written letters to the external auditors and to the Board of Directors with respect to the lack of internal control on the National Meetings Committee account and that no adjustments had been made.

R/C Dick Peoples, SN, assistant national treasurer, stated that a monthly report is sent to the National Meetings Committee chairman, the USPS treasurer, the USPS assistant treasurer, USPS Audit Committee and the USPS headquarters on the fifteenth of every month. The NMC treasurer also submits an end of activity report for each national meeting within 90 days of the meeting.

The chief commander entertained a motion to accept the Auditing Committee report. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-8)

Report of the National Administrative Officer

V/C John T. Alter, SN, reported that active membership as of 31 Dec. 2008 was 37,777 and family membership was 4,896, compared to 40,673 and 5,335, respectively, on 31 Dec. 2007. He noted that this represents a 7.1 percent loss, compared to a 4.1 percent average loss during the past five years. He said losses from non-renewals were about the same as the previous year, but that new member recruitment is down by approximately 30 percent.

V/C Alter announced the Power of One Squadron Award winners. These squadrons achieved 25 percent or greater membership gain and retention between 1 October 2007 and 30 September 2008. Each received a certificate of achievement. Moriches Bay/3 - 37 percent,


Southern Tier/6 - 67 percent, Miami/8 - 52 percent, Golden Isles/26 - 27 percent, Long Bay/26 - 27 percent, San Luis Rey/28 - 28 percent, Marion/29 - 31 percent, Norman/31 - 26 percent, and St. Thomas/33 - 27 percent.

V/C Alter encouraged members to visit the updated Member Benefits site. He noted that the site will soon have a page accessible to members only to promote member-only discounts.

V/C Alter called on R/C Peter Hames, SN, to present the 2008 Operations Training awards: 1st place - District 23, 2nd place - District 21, 3rd place - District 26. R/C Hames also presented the 2008 Leadership Development awards: 1st place - District 29, 2nd place - District 14, 3rd place - District 21.

V/C Alter called on Peggy Finley Patton who was assisted by Jimmie Homburg, past national commodore, Boy Scouts of America, Sea Scouts, to present the 2009 P/C/C Raymond A. Finley Jr., SN, Sea Scout Service Awards to: Sean Draper, Tres Rios/13; Jeanne Draper, Tres Rios/13; Glenn Draper, Tres Rios/13; Cathi Ecklund, Savannah/26; Jon Ecklund, Savannah/26; and P/C/C Lance J. Jensen, SN, Bellevue/16.

Report of the National Educational Officer

R/C Robert J. Sweet, SN, presented the report due to the unavoidable absence of V/C Dick Kyle, SN.

R/C Sweet reported that 2008 was a challenging year. He reported that there was a drop in the recreational marine market that adversely impacted educational sales particularly during the last quarter of 2008. R/C Sweet stated that the Educational Department had completed several new courses and seminars which are generating great interest.

R/C Sweet reported that America’s Boating Course 3rd edition is the main USPS public boating safety course and is heads and shoulders above any of the previous USPS public boating courses. He stated that the course is being promoted in media releases and advertisements that will appear in each issue of Trailer Boats Magazine. He noted that the Squadron Boating Course is still available in limited quantities and is NASBLA certified through 2010.


The assistant national educational officer reported that Weather 09 is the ideal course for the mariner providing a clear and thorough understanding of what affects weather. Navigation 09 covers both celestial and electronic navigation in one book. The course comes with a full version of THE CAPN navigation software and a complete library of electronic charts and a trial version of Vessel Passage Planner. Marine Electrical Systems is the first of three totally new and independent courses and focuses on AC and DC electrical power, grounding, and stray current issues for mariners. Sail 09 has been rewritten and consolidated into a single text, which is co-branded with CPS.

R/C Sweet announced that the Advanced Powerboat Handling, Rules of the Road, Basic Coastal Navigation and Marine Compass seminars are available. The Confident Navigation with Electronics seminar is almost complete and will cover the high points of using electronics as the primary means of navigation and discusses chartplotters, navigation software, radar, automated identification systems, eLoran, GPS, depth sounders, autopilots, and advances in radio with DSC and Rescue 21.

R/C Sweet reported that Seamanship has been available online for nine months for members. He reported that the course has recently been opened to the general public through the University of West Florida, one of the leading providers of distance learning. Students sign up for the course at UWF and receive the course books from USPS headquarters. He noted that eleven seminars are also online at UWF.

R/C Sweet reported that Inland Navigator Certification is currently active and kits can be ordered from headquarters. The other three levels of Boat Operator Certification are underway, and Coastal Navigator Certification should be available in 2009.

R/C Sweet explained that the 2008 Outstanding Squadron Educational Achievement Award recognizes squadrons with the strongest overall educational program as measured by the greatest percentage of members completing courses and the most courses offered from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. The 2008 recipients are 1st place - Door County Sail & Power/D10; 2nd place - Albemarle Sail & Power/27 and 3rd place - Anna Maria Island/22.

R/C Sweet reported that since 1969, The N Club has recognized squadrons that demonstrate educational excellence. He called on P/R/C Angelo Giovanniello, SN, who


presented the 2008 N Club awards to 3rd place - Northern Neck/5; 2nd place - Skagit Bay/16 and 1st place - Golden Isles/26.

R/C Sweet explained that the Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes five members who have demonstrated exceptional skill in teaching and motivating their students. They represent the best of USPS instructors. R/C Sweet presented the 2008 Chapman Awards to P/Lt/C Thurston L. Gray, SN, Newport/14; P/C Peggy F. Morton, JN, City Island/4; Lt/C Fred G. Roffe, SN, Peconic Bay/3; P/C Wiliford H. Ross, Jr., SN, Tybee Light and P/Lt/C Robert G. Stammerjohn, SN, Patuxent River/5. Each recipient’s squadron received a Weems & Plath sextant from USPS and an LCD projector donated by McGraw-Hill/International Marine.

Report of the National Executive Officer

V/C Frank A. Dvorak, SN, reported that in accordance with the USPS Operations Manual Sections 5.10 and 12, that the Governing Board dissolve the Lancaster/5 and Schuylkill River/5 squadrons. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-9)

V/C Dvorak presented squadron charters to Colonial/5 and The Valley Sail &/13.

V/C Dvorak reported that the OCom approved Nanticoke River Provisional Squadron, which was assigned to District 5 for administrative purposes.

V/C Dvorak reported that District 3 submitted a two-part resolution. The first would amend the USPS Bylaws to allow family members to earn senior member status. The second would amend USPS Bylaws Article 15 to including active members on a hearing committee. He reported that he would assign the resolutions to the Committee on Rules.

VSC Awards

V/C Dvorak called on R/C Robert A. Miller, SN, chairman, who reported that 2,300 USPS vessel examiners performed 34,000 vessel safety checks in 2008. 2008 Vessel Safety Check Awards


The districts with the highest percentage of vessel safety checks based on district membership received the 2008 Best District Awards. These districts are:

1st place - D/32nd place - D/13rd place - D/114th place - D/205th place - D/23

The five squadrons with the highest percentage of vessel safety checks based on their squadron membership received the 2008 Best Squadron Awards. These squadrons are:

lst place - Jones Beach/32nd place - Kentucky Lake/243rd place - Saybrook/14th place - Ft. Myers/225th place - Lake Regions/19

The Millenium Club Awards are given to vessel examiners who have performed at least 1,000 vessel safety checks during a year. Recipients for 2008 are:

John Robinson, Saybrook/1 Robert Holub, Jones Beach/3 Robert Mosey, Akron/7 Joe Leitz, Vero Beach/8 Dianne Dawes, Detroit/9Thomas Rossini, Duluth/10James Cook, Ft. Myers/22 Kimberley O’Gorman, Venice Sail &/22Juan Riveraz, San Juan/33.

Report of the Past Chief Commander


P/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SN, reviewed the actions taken by the OCom during its meeting on 18 Feb. 2009.

1. A motion to approve the list of 2009 honorary members:

2. A motion to ratify the action by the Board of Directors to award a USPS Safety Award to James A. Jones Jr., AP, Gerald D. Cross, P, and Rich LaRosa of Olympia Sail & Power Squadron/16.

3. A motion to disband the ad hoc Corporate Membership Committee and to assign corporate membership to headquarters marketing.

4. A motion to approve provisional squadron status for Nanticoke Provisional Squadron.

The Governing Board ADOPTED P/C/C Marshburn’s motion to accept the actions taken by the OCom during its meeting on 18 Feb. 2009. (2008-AM-10)

C/C Maynard discharged all national officers and cleared the bridge with the exception of the national secretary.

C/C Maynard turned the chair over to P/C/C L.M. Barnes III, SN, to conduct the elections. The national secretary declared that no nominations by petition had been filed.

Report of the Committee on Nominations

R/C L.D. Brown, SN, reported that P/R/C Kenneth D. Link, JN, Fort Macon Sail/27, will be the staff commander for the Committee on Nominations in 2009.

R/C L.D. Brown, stated, “In accordance with provisions of the USPS Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.6, the Committee on Nominations unanimously submits its report of nominees to be voted on at the USPS 2009 Annual Meeting of Delegates.”

Chief CommanderC/C Creighton C. Maynard, SN (Ft.Worth/D21)


National Executive OfficerV/C Frank A. Dvorak, SN (Bellevue/D13)

National Administrative OfficerV/C John T. Alter, SN (Raleigh/D27

National Education OfficerR/C Robert Sweet, SN (Buzzards Bay/D14)

National SecretaryV/C David L. Hinders, SN (Carqunez/D25)

National TreasurerR/C Richard M. Peoples, SN (Banana River/D23)

Past Chief CommanderP/C/C Ernest G. Marshburn, SN (Tar River/D27)

R/C Brown made a motion to elect the nominees to serve as Bridge officers and members of the Board of Directors and P/C/C Ernest G. Marshburn, SN, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-11)

R/C Brown stated, “In accordance with provisions of the USPS Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.6, the Committee on Nominations unanimously submits its report of nominees to be voted on and moves the election of the members of the Committee on Nominations as follows.”

Committee on NominationsChairman for 2009

Stf/C Alan Wentworth, SN (Door County/10)

Members for three yearsD/C Ann T. Bailey, AP (Raleigh Sail &/27)P/R/C Howard A. Yoas, SN (Austin/21)P/V/C James E. Roeber, SN (Spokane Sail &/16)

Most recent P/C/C willing to serveP/C/C G. Leslie Johnson, SN (Diablo Sail &/25)

The other four members of the committee (not to be voted on)and the years remaining on their terms are:


P/R/C Kenneth D. Link, JN (Ft. Macon Sail &/27) Two YearsP/R/C Peter W. Mitchelson, SN (Sebastian Inlet Sail &/8) Two YearsP/R/C William F. Witty, SN (Skokie Valley/20) One Year

The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion to elect the slate of Committee on Nominations members as presented. (2009-AM-12)

R/C Brown then stated, “In accordance with provisions of the USPS Bylaws, Article 11, Section 11.6, the Committee on Nominations unanimously submits its report of nominees to be voted on and moves the election of the members of the Committee on Rules as follows.”

Committee on RulesChairman for 2009

Stf/C William I. Neef, SN (Boca Ciega Sail &/22)

Members for one yearP/C David Allen Jr., JN (Lake Murray/26)P/R/C Philip Arcuni, SN (Key West Sail &/8)D/Lt/C Carl N. Johnson, SN (Portsmouth Sail &/19)D/Lt/C Artemas M. Pickard, SN (Portland Head Sail &/19)P/D/C Jack Runner, AP (Sandusky/29)P/R/C Daniel Stein, SN ( Berea/7)

The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion to elect the slate of Committee on Rules members as presented. (2009-AM-13)

R/C L.D. Brown moved the election of the following General Members of the Governing Board, and the Governing Board ADOPTED the motion. (2009-AM-14)

Vincene Aquilato, S, City Island/4Ann T. Bailey, AP, Raleigh Sail &/27James W. Balogh, P, Toledo/29Roderick S. Barnes, SN, Deception Pass Sail &/16

James G. Beachell, JN, Ft. Vancouver Sail &/32John A. Belkengren, AP, Key West Sail &/8Robert Hughes Boal, JN, North Strand Sail &/26


Jane S. Brandenstein, JN, Pittsburgh/7Marla C. Brown, JN, Redondo Beach/13L. D. Brown, SN, Bellevue Sail &/16Lee Ralph Chasse, AP, Portsmouth Sail &/19Donald Ray Cloyd, AP, Bluegrass/24Ben Coons, AP, Hiawatha Valley Sail &/10Karen D’Amico, AP, Skokie Valley/20Bettie Jean Danley, S, Des Moines/30John R. DiPrima, AP, Chattanooga/17James D. Draper, JN, Flint/9David Drummond, SN, Raritan Bay/4Steve D. Erickson, AP, Seattle Sail &/16Ronald Everett, AP, Lake Pontchartrain Sail &/15Martin Feldberg, AP, Storm King/2Gary L. Ferguson, AP, Palm Beach Sail &/8N. Ann Fields, SN, Ocala/23Paul B. Flagg, SN, Ithaca Sail &/6Maxine R. Flagg, SN, Ithaca Sail &/6W. Norman Franck Jr., SN, Miles River Sail &/5Alan C. Fuller, SN, Darien Sail &/2Howard Gasaway Sr., P, Potomac River/5Jeffrey C. Gerwig, AP, Rowayton Sail &/2H. E. Greenbacker, SN, Meriden/1Delmer K. Henry, SN, The Valley Sail &/13Rose Hinders, Carquinez/25Robert D. Holub, SN, Jones Beach/3Mary Ann Jensen, JN, Lansing Sail &/9Carl Johnson, AP, Cape Cod Sail &/14Connie J. Johnson, JN, Phoenix Sail &/28Daniel H. Joyce, SN, Ft. Worth/21James F. Keil, AP, Cape Coral/22Michael J. Kovalcin, SN, Sarasota/22Thomas F. Krupa, AP, St. Petersburg Sail &/22

Kathleen Lambert, AP, Charles River Sail &/12Janet U. Lane, SN, Naples Sail &/22Linda J. LaLonde, P, Dearborn/9Robyn D. M. Levene, AP, Kalamazoo Sail &/9Samuel W. Lore, JN, Kinzua/11Louis O. Maassel, SN, Annapolis Sail &/5James R. McCurry, AP, Shallotte River Sail/27 Micky McNelis, P, Dundalk Sail &/5Luis Molero, AP, San Juan/33Edwin E. J. Mraz, SN, San Diego Sail &/28Earl J. Mummert, AP, Sarasota/22John R. Nason, SN, Springfield/1Philip R. Osborne, AP, Columbus Sail &/29James L. Pahl-Washa, JN, Madison Sail &/10Lena J. Parsons, AP, Coral Ridge Sail &/8Eric Pearson, SN, Lake Murray/26Louis D. Persons II, AP, Oklahoma City Sail &/31Stanley L. Petty, JN, Main Line Sail &/5Mary J. Pierpont, SN, Austin/21L. Stephen Puckett, JN, Greensboro/27Louis M. Reitz, AP, Ocean City/5John J. Sanfilippo, AP, Peconic Bay/3Eric Carl Schmidt, JN, Sewanhaka/3Marion Sewell, SN, Berea/7Michael J. Skelley, AP, Minnetonka/10Travis N. Smith, JN, Friday Harbor/16Richard Swackhamer, AP, Watchung Sail &/4Bruce Theriault, AP, Merrimac Riv Sail &/18Natalie E. Witty, JN, Skokie Valley/20


R/C L.D. Brown, stated, “In accordance with USPS Bylaws, Section 11.7 and 11.8, it is the responsibility of the Governing Board to elect the chairmen and assistant chairmen of standing and departmental committees. Where appropriate, the following have the approval of the chief commander and recommendation of the chief commander and recommendation of the vice commanders in charge of the department to which they are assigned. Accordingly, the Committee on Nominations unanimously presents the following nominations and recommends their election.”

The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion to elect the following nominees for rear commander and staff commander. (2009-AM-15)

FOR REAR COMMANDERS

STANDING COMMITTEESFinance...............................................R/C Thomas H. Ellis, JN (Vero Beach/8)Law Officer R/C Noel K. McKeown, SN (Dayton Sail &/24)Marketing and Public Relations R/C Gregory T. Scotten, SN (Peace River Sail &/22)Planning R/C William M. Bellinger, SN (Chain-O-Lakes Sail &/20)

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT COMMITTEESCooperative Charting. ........................R/C Horst Boettge, SN (Golden Corner Lakes Sail &/26)Environmental ........................R/C Samuel E. Insalaco, JN (Berea/7)Government & Partner Relations.......R/C William E. Husted, SN (St. Lucie River/8)National Meetings R/C Trudy M. Brown, AP (Bellevue Sail &/16)Recreational Boating Safety R/C Richard L. Frenz, SN (Patchogue Bay/3)Squadron Development R/C Hank T. Willis, SN (Bremerton Sail &/16)Vessel Safety Check R/C Robert C. Miller, JN (Poverty Bay/16)

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENTAssistant Nat’l Educational Officer R/C R. Herman Green, AP (Chattanooga/17)Basic Public Education R/C Eugene E. Molteni, SN (Bayside/3)Boat Handling R/C Wilbur G. Hugli, SN (Ft. Walton Sail &/15)Curriculum Development & Coord R/C John W. Fletcher, SN (Lockport/6)


Educational Dept Operations R/C Nancy M. Reeder, SN (St. Petersburg Sail &/22)Electro-Mechanical Systems R/C Gene A. Danko, SN (Rockville Sail &/5)Inland & Coastal Navigation R/C Kenneth L. Griffing, SN (Arrowhead Sail &/13)Instructor Development R/C Robert Landeros, SN (Kalamazoo Sail &/9)Marine Environment R/C Ronald H. Kessel, SN (Cape Cod Sail &/14)Offshore Navigation R/C Kenneth N. Beckman, SN (St. Petersburg Sail &/22)Publication Support R/C Richard C. Pfenniger, SN (Hollywood/8)

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTLeadership Development R/C Peter H. Hames, AP (Houston Sail &/21)Member Benefits R/C Charles (Ted) E. Rankine, S (Sarasota/22)Membership Committee R/C Connie Beckman, JN (St. Petersburg Sail &/22)Squadron Activities R/C Robert Schloeman, JN (Phoenix Sail &/28)

SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENTAssistant Secretary R/C Jean L. Hamilton, SN (Houston Sail &/21)Flag and Etiquette R/C E. J. Sacks, SN (Pensacola Sail &/15)Historian R/C Phyllis Millan, P (Annapolis Sail &/5)Information Technology R/C John R. Bradley, SN (Great South Bay/3)Operations Manual R/C Kent L. Simpson, AP (Four Rivers Sail &/30)Publications R/C Arthur A. Mollica, SN (St. Paul Sail &/10)Ship’s Store R/C R. Louise Rea, SN (Peace River Sail &/22)THE ENSIGN R/C Marjorie Baraff, AP (Biscayne Bay/8)

TREASURER’S DEPARTMENTAsst. Treasurer & Budget Director R/C Thomas M. Derden, SN (Houston Sail &/21)Budget Officers:

Exec. & Admin. Dept. R/C Gary P. Cheney, SN (Erie/11)Educational Department R/C Nigel E. Hargreaves, SN (Sebastian Inlet Sail &/8)Secretary’s Department R/C Gary L. McKinley, SN (Mansfield/7)

Planned Giving Committee R/C Chester G. White Jr., JN (San Diego Sail &/28)

FOR STAFF COMMANDERSSTANDING COMMITTEES


Asst/Ch Finance Stf/C Lee Popham, AP (Miami Sail &/8)


Asst Law Officer Stf/C Gregory Korstad, AP (Minnetonka/10)Asst/Ch Marketing and PR Stf/C Denise C. Samu, AP (Birmingham/9)Asst/Ch Marketing and PR Stf/C William E. Smith, AP (Austin/21)Asst/Ch Marketing and PR Stf/C Kenneth H. Voight, P (Tres Rios/13)Asst/Ch Planning Stf/C Jeff Hamilton, AP (Minnetonka/10)

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTAsst/Ch Cooperative Charting Stf/C John J. Rodgers, SN (Charlotte/27)Asst/Ch Cooperative Charting Stf/C James H. Strothers, SN (Sanibel Captiva Sail &/22)Asst/Ch Environmental Stf/C Samuel A. Woodruff Jr., AP (Columbus Sail &/29)Asst/Ch Gov & Partner Relations Stf/C Richard Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton Sail &/15)Asst/Ch Gov & Partner Relations Stf/C Sandra Pierog, SN (Manchester/1)Asst/Ch National Meetings Stf/C Donald C. Clark, JN (Harris Chain Sail &/23)Asst/Ch National Meetings Stf/C Vincene A. Aquilato, S (City Island/4)Asst/Ch Recreational Boating Safety Stf/C William J. McDonald, AP (Hoosier Sail &/24)Asst/Ch Recreational Boating Safety Stf/C Michael S. Wiedel, AP (Milwaukee Sail &/10)Asst/Ch/Squadron Development Stf/C Gerardo J. Caprario, JN (Watchung Sail &/4)Asst/Ch Vessel Safety Check Stf/C Daniel H. Joyce, SN (Ft. Worth/21)Asst/Ch Vessel Safety Check Stf/C Thomas T. Roscoe, AP (Lakes Region Sail &/19)

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENTAsst/Ch Basic Public Education Stf/C Pablo Prieto, SN (Sandusky/29)Asst/Ch Basic Public Education Stf/C John Sherrick, JN (Spokane Sail &/16)Asst/Ch Boat Handling Stf/C John C. Bennett, SN (Grosse Pointe/9)Asst/Ch Boat Handling Stf/C Robert R. Palmer, SN (Richmond Sail &/5)Asst/Ch Boat Handling Stf/C Lawrence A. Rathbun, JN (Mobile Sail &/15)Asst/Ch Curriculum Dev & Coord Stf/C Priscilla B. Clarke, AP (Swiftwater/6)Asst/Ch Curriculum Dev & Coord Stf/C H. James Gorman Jr., JN (Bare Cove/12)Asst/Ch Ed Dept Operations Stf/C Thomas J. Brincka, SN (Barnegat Bay Sail &/4)Asst/Ch Electro-Mech Systems Stf/CBernard T. O’Connor, JN (Crystal River/22)Asst/Ch Electro-Mech Systems TBDAsst/Ch Inland & Coastal Nav Stf/C Luther C. Abel, SN (Santa Clara/25)Asst/Ch Inland & Coastal Nav Stf/C Richard W. McGaughy, JN (Four Rivers Sail &/30)Asst/Ch Instructor Development Stf/C Peggy F. Morton, JN (City Island/4)


Asst/Ch Instructor Development Stf/C Ann L. Scotten, SN (Peace River Sail &/22)Asst/Ch Instructor Development Stf/C Leslie W. Williams Jr., JN (Saybrook/1)Asst/Ch Marine Environment Stf/C Joan Croft, AP (Cape Cod Sail &/14)Asst/Ch Offshore Navigation Stf/C Kenneth J. Boyd, SN (Costa de Oro/13)Asst/Ch Offshore Navigation Stf/C Donald C. Fiander, SN (Birmingham/9)Asst/Ch Publication Support Stf/C S. Patricia Governale, SN (Raritan Bay/4)Asst/Ch Publication Support Stf/C Peter A. Nielsen, SN (Housatonic River/2)

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTAsst/Ch Leadership Development Stf/C Susan L. Darcy, JN (Berkshire Sail &/2)Asst/Ch Leadership Development Stf/C Richard P. Davis, AP (Northern Virginia Sail &/5)Asst/Ch Membership Committee Stf/C Kristi Watson Anderson, P (Sebastian Inlet Sail &/8)Asst/Ch Membership Committee Stf/C Linda LaLonde, P (Dearborn/9)Asst/Ch Membership Committee Stf/C Raymond Paul, AP (The Valley Sail &/13)Asst/Ch Membership Committee Stf/C C. Douglas Sewell, SN (Berea/7)Asst/Ch Member Benefits Stf/C Kathy M. Schult, AP (Central Wisconsin Sail &/10)Asst/Ch Squadron Activities Stf/C Steven L. Johnson, AP (Norman Sail &/31)Asst/Ch Squadron Activities Stf/C Karl E. Lang, SN (Bellevue Sail &/16)

SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENTAsst/Ch Flag and Etiquette Stf/C Joseph A. Tringali, SN (Palm Beach Sail &/8)Asst/Ch Historian Stf/C Louis Reitz, AP (Ocean City/5)Asst/Ch Information Technology Stf/C Miguel Long, JN (Sewanhaka/3)Asst/Ch Operations Manual Stf/C Harry W. Hebb, SN (Pensacola Sail &/15)Asst/Ch Publications Stf/C Brenda Joyce, P (Ft. Worth/21)Asst/Ch Ship’s Store Stf/C Ann E. Frenz, SN (Patchogue Bay/3)Asst/Ch Ship’s Store Stf/C Iris L. Reddy, SN (Perdido Bay/15)Asst/Ch THE ENSIGN Stf/C Gregory T. Absten, AP (Marathon Sail &/8)

TREASURER’S DEPARTMENT Asst/Budget Off/Exec/Admin. Dept. Stf/C Ronald Osburn, SN (Golden Corner Lakes Sail &/26) Asst/Budget Off/Educ. Dept. Stf/C William R. Gillette, AP (Key West Sail &/8)Asst/Budget Off/Sec. Dept. Stf/C Robert C. Flint, AP (Seminole/23)Asst/Ch Planned Giving Stf/C Theodore C. Kontos, SN (Two Rivers Sail &/20)


STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

R/C Brown stated, “In accordance with USPS Bylaws, Section 11.9. and upon recommendation of their respective chairmen, and with the approval of the chief commander, the Committee on Nominations is pleased to recommend the following members for appointment in 2009 by this Governing Board.”

FINANCE COMMITTEEMembers of the Committee. . .............R/C Robert E. Brandenstein, SN (Pittsburgh/7)

............P/Lt/C Dorothy Ellis, JN (Vero Beach/8)P/D/C F. Robert Ginsberg, SN (Atlanta Sail &/17)

LAW COMMITTEEMembers of the Committee P/C David L. Allen Jr., JN (Lake Murray/26)

P/D/C Horacio A. Cabrera, AP (San Juan/33)Cdr Enrique Estevez, AP (Seminole/23)Lt/C Michael D. Friedman, JN (New York Sail &/4)P/D/C Robert L. O’Connell, SN (Buffalo/6)D/Lt Stuart M. Rapee, SN (Biscayne Bay/8)D/Lt/C Natalie E. Witty, JN (Skokie Valley/20)

MARKETING COMMITTEE & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEMembers of the Committee P/R/C Darrell Allison, AP (Tres Rios/13)

P/D/C Joseph Balbo, AP (Shrewsbury/4)D/Lt Margaret L. Barber, AP (Sarasota/22)R/C J. Christopher Brown, SN (Bellevue Sail &/16)Stephen Butler, AP (Berea/7)Lt Joseph A. David, AP (Staten Island/4)Patricia David (Staten Island/4)R/C Robert A. Green, N (Northern New Jersey Sail &/4)William B. Hempel, P (Peace River Sail &/22)Lt/C Delmer K. Henry, SN (The Valley Sail &/13)P/Stf/C Lucille R. Horowitz, SN (Shrewsbury/4)


Stf/C Theodore C. Kontos, SN (Two Rivers Sail &/20)Lt/C Louis R. Loth, AP (Balboa/28)Lt John Malatak, AP (Mid-Potomac/5)P/D/C David J. Meshulam, AP(Northern New Jersey/4)D/Lt/C Barbara Erickson, AP(Seattle Sail &/16)Lt/C Dennis R. Yosanovich, S(Tres Rio/13)William Prince (St Petersburg Sail &/22)P/C Rosemarie Radomsky, AP (Redondo Beach/13)R/C Charles (Ted) E. Rankine, S (Sarasota/22)P/C Elsie Rolandelli, AP (Beaver Lake Sail &/31)P/Lt/C Lawrence Saumur, P (Tres Rios/13)D/Lt/C Glen Sherman, P (Peconic Bay/3)Lt John H. Supple, AP (Peekskill Sail &/2)Lt Chub Varga, AP (Raritan Bay/4)

PLANNING COMMITTEEMembers of the Committee D/C Denise Brooks, AP (Port Huron/9)

P/D/C Karen Gercak, AP (Ft. Walton Sail &/15)R/C Michael J. Horowitz, JN (Shrewsbury/4)R/C Allan W. Lakin, SN (The Valley Sail &/13)Cdr Edwin E. J. Mraz, SN (San Diego Sail &/28)P/Stf/C W. Lyle Rea, SN (Peace River Sail &/22)P/D/C Kathryn J. Simkins, AP (Patuxent River Sail &/5)

The Governing Board ADOPTED the motion to elect the members of the standing committees as presented. (2009-AM-16)

USPS EDUCATIONAL FUND

R/C Brown stated, “Under the terms of the USPS Educational Trust Agreement, on behalf of the Trustees of the USPS Educational Fund and with their full endorsement, the Committee on Nominations presents the following persons to serve as trustees of the USPS Educational Fund.”


New Trustee Richard E. Kyle (Saybrook/1) 1st year, first 3-year termSecond three year term Spencer P. Anderson (Banana River/23) 1st year, second 3 year termTrustees - Previously elected and year to office (not to be voted on):

Tom Culyer (Brooklyn/3) 3rd year, 3 year termEarl J. Mummert (Sarasota/22) 2nd year, 3 year termJames E. Roeber (Spokane Sail &16) 3rd year, 2nd 3 year termWayne G. Spraggins (Berea/7) 2nd year, 3 year term

P/C/C L.M. Barnes III, SN, invited C/C Creighton C. Maynard Jr., SN and his wife to join him on the stage. P/C/C Barnes then administered the oath of office to C/C Maynard.

C/C Maynard administered the oath of office to the 2009 rear commanders, staff commanders and the standing committee members.

C/C Maynard administered the oath of office to the 2009 Bridge officers and P/C/C Marshburn.

Report of the USPS Educational Fund

P/V/C James E. Roeber, SN, reported that Estelle Abrams, USPS Educational Fund administrative assistant, passed away. P/V/C Roeber reported that Barbara Spraggins was appointed as the new administrative assistant.

P/V/C Roeber reported that in 2008 the trustees approved six grants totaling more than $62,700. Three grants were to support USPS Educational Department projects, one was to support a National Boating Federation project, one was to support a USPS Vessel Safety Check project, and one was to support a project of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.

P/V/C Roeber reported that the Fund has remained sound financially during these economically challenging times. He said that a goal of the Fund during 2008 is to develop a website to highlight some of the programs supported by the Fund.


USPS Chaplain Lois Nehmer delivered the benediction, and C/C Maynard adjourned the meeting at 1640. V/C David L. Hinders, SN National Secretary


Action Summary21 Feb. 2009

ADOPTED

1. A motion to confirm the 8 Sept. 2007 Governing Board ratification of Operating Committee actions reflected in the subsequent minutes of its meeting held on 6 Sept. 2008. (2009-AM-1)

2 A motion to ratify the actions taken by the OCom at its 6 Dec. 2008 meeting. (2009-AM-2)

3. A motion to award C/C Maynard his 25th merit mark. (2009-AM-3)

4. A motion to assign Colonial Sail & Power Squadron to District 5. (2009-AM-4)

5. A motion to appoint Langdon & Co., of Garner, N.C., as independent auditors for fiscal year 2009. (2009-AM-5)

6. A motion to accept the Bylaws amendments to dissolve the Auditing Committee.(2009-AM-6)

7. A motion to accept Bylaws amendments to make headquarters anniversary billing mandatory. (2009-AM-7)

8. A motion to accept the Auditing Committee report. (2009-AM-8)

9. A motion to dissolve the Lancaster/5 and Schuylkill River/5 squadrons. (2009-AM-9)

10. A motion to accept the actions taken by the OCom during its meeting on 18 Feb. 2009. (2008-AM-10)

11. A motion to elect the nominees to serve as Bridge officers and members of the Board of Directors and P/C/C Ernest G. Marshburn, SN, to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. (2009-AM-11)


12. A motion to elect the slate of Committee on Nominations members as presented.(2009-AM-12)

13. A motion to elect the slate of Committee on Rules members as presented. (2009-AM-13)

14. A motion to elect the slate of General Members of the Governing Board. (2009-AM-14)

15. A motion to elect the slate of rear and staff commanders. (2009-AM-15)

16. A motion to elect the members of the standing committees. (2009-AM-16)


APPOINTED OFFICERS FOR 2009

National Flag LieutenantN/F/Lt Frank E. Dougherty, AP

National ChaplainsP/Stf/C Rodney G. Landsman, APLt/C Lois M. Nehmer, SNStf/C Louis M. Reitz, AP

Parliamentary AdvisorP/Lt/C Benjamin H. Sooy III, AP

National PhotographerP/D/C Joe B. Dorn, SN

National Medical OfficerR/C Alan F. Wentworth, SN

C/C Aide to BODP/R/C Allan W. Lakin, SN

Aides to Chief Commander

P/V/C Robert A. Baldridge, SND/Lt/C John A. Belkengren, APR/C Gary P. Cheney, SNP/R/C Lewis W. Dance, SNR/C Thomad M. Derden, SND/Lt Kathy Dougherty, SP/Lt/C Richard H. Fuse, APD/C William R. Gillette, APR/C Jean L. Hamilton, SNR/C Nigel E. Hargreaves, SN

Stf/C Steven L. Johnson, AP

Cdr. William A. Johnson, APP/R/C Robert A. Keller, SNP/R/C Peter W. Mitchelson, SNMary J. Pierpont, SNP/D/C William D. Selden V, AP

P/D/C Kathryn J. Simkins, APP/Stf/C Florence E. Smith, SND/Lt/C Carole G. Tulip, JNP/R/C Gene R. Van Rhee, SNP/C Phillip W. Wise, JNP/R/C Howard E. Yoas, SN

Aides to Vice Commanders

Aide to National Executive OfficerP/R/C Robert D. Holub, SN

Aide to National Educational OfficerP/C Gerald J. Daly, AP

Aide to National Administrative OfficerP/V/C Joseph R. Mesenburg, SN

Aide to National SecretaryP/D/C Ambrose J. Wardle, AP

Aide to National TreasurerP/D/Lt/C Richard L. Reddy, SN

Area Monitors ChairmanP/C/C G. E. Gordon III, SN

USPS Representatives

P/V/C Robert P. David, SN National Boating FederationP/R/C Walter C. Fields, SN American Boat & Yacht Council; Radio Technical

Commission for Maritime ServicesR/C Robert A. Green, N United Safe Boating InstituteP/N/F/Lt Dick Jarmon, SN Liaison to Canadian Power & Sail SquadronsP/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SN Liaison to BoatU.S. Advisory BoardP/V/C Spencer Anderson, SN Florida Safe Boating CouncilV/C Richard E. Kyle, SN NASBLAP/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SN Liaison to USCG & USCG AuxiliaryP/C/C Richard W. Miner, SN United Safe Boating Institute V/C Robert J. Sweet, SN NASBLAP/R/C Joyce F. Shaw, AP National Safe Boating Council

P/C/C Theodore H. Smith, SN United Safe Boating Institute

Chief Commander’s Advisory Council

P/C/C L. M. Barnes III, SNP/C/C Arthur H. Farr, SNP/C/C Raymond A. Finley Jr., SNP/C/C G. E. Gordon III, SNP/C/C Lance J. Jensen, SNP/C/C G. Leslie Johnson, SN

P/C/C Ernie Marshburn, SNP/C/C Richard W. Miner, SNP/C/C Theodore H. Smith, SNP/C/C Bruce M. Steere, SNP/C/C James T. Stewart, SNP/C/C Robert L. Woods, SN

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