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A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 28 Sail and Power Boating Boating is fun..We'll show you how |
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"OH WHAT A CONFERENCE" !!!
The District 28 Spring Conference and Change of Watch was held at the Riverside Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada on March 2 -3, 2012 and was hosted by the Lake Mohave Sail and Power Squadron. As host Squadron, we did ourselves proud with the help of several squadron members during the planning activity. We hosted a Hospitality "meet and greet" on Friday evening in Cmd. Waller's suite.
Two Attendees Survey The Colorado River And The Beautiful Mountains On The Arizona Side
Across The River From Laughlin
Bob & Bev Kelly From Lake Mohave Registering
Rosemary & Craig Smith (Standing) And
Ken Smith (Kneeling) From BalboaWe served numerous beverages and snacks, sold raffle tickets and registered participants for the conference. There were more than 55 individuals in attendance and we "expanded" to the adjoining suites of Bill and Connie (District Commander) Johnson and Mark (District Executive Officer) and Lynne Keltner.
District Squadron Members And Invited Guests Renew Old Friendships And Get Acquainted At The Welcoming Hospitality
Suite For The Opening Of The Conference And Change Of Watch Activities.The weather was beautiful and we were able to congregate on the balcony and enjoy the great outdoors! After a few hours of "enjoyment", participants left to enjoy the many activities the Riverside Resort has to offer. Special thanks goes out to JoAnne Waller for use of her suite, Jean Militello for selling the raffle tickets, Bob and Bev Kelley for registering individuals, Al and Eileen Trueman for picking up the food and beverages and Joe Weller for tending to the liquid refreshments.
District Members Listen To A Conference PresentationDistrict Commander Connie Johnson Addresses The
Conference While The 2011-2012 Bridge Looks OnThe District Conference began at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 3. District Commander, Connie Johnson presided over the day's events. Breakout sessions for Squadron officers, education, planning activities and audit groups were among the morning activities. The featured speakers during the education session were Connie Thyssen from San Luis Rey SPS who spoke about Leadership Development/Officer Training and Helen Howard from Desert River Kayaks. Helen operates a guided tour and kayak/canoe rental company in Bullhead City. She is very knowledgeable about our river and presented an extremely interesting and entertaining presentation.
Helen Howard Of Desert River Kayaks Conducts An Interesting Presentation At A Conference Breakout Meeting
Past District Commander Katie Law Talks To
Paula Vance (San Diego)The afternoon activities were filled with District Bridge Officer and committee reports, as well as the election of new District Bridge Officers. Two members of the Lake Mohave Sail and Power Squadron were elected to the new District Bridge. Commander Waller was elected as District Treasurer and Executive Officer Bob Kelly was elected as District Education Officer.
The business meeting recessed at 3:30 PM and later the participants gathered in the District Commander's Suite for a Hospitality activity.
(L to R) Norm Dack, Al Trueman and John Militello Of The
Lake Mohave Squadron Socialize At The District Commander's Hospitality Suite Before The Conference Banquette And Change Of Watch
Past District Commander Bill Johnson And
Commander WallerThe District Conference and Change of Watch returned to order at 6:00 PM with a wonderful dinner, the presentation of the District 28 awards and installation of the new District Commander and Bridge Officers.
Gathering For Dinner In The Appropriately Named
Mirror Room Of The Riverside Resort
Members Of The Lake Mohave Squadron In Attendance
(L To R) Eileen & Al Trueman, John & Jean Militello
Mike & Barbara Accardo And Sharon & Norm Dack
In The Foreground
Past Chief Commander Creighton Maynard And
District Commander Connie Johnson Present Cdr Waller
With the 2011 Squadron Growth AwardAccepting The 2011 Distinctive Communicator Award
Publications Are (L to R) Emi Follestad, San Luis Rey
Cdr. Paula Vance, San Diego, Frank Fitzgerald, Phoenix
Our New District Commander, Mark Keltner, AP
Is Sworn In By P/C/C Maynard
The New Bridge Is Sworn In
(L to R) D/Lt/C Waller, D/Lt/C Thyssen, D/Lt/C Bombard, D/Lt/C Kelly, Stf/C LothThe 2012-2013 District Bridge is as follows:
Commander, D/C Mark Keltner, AP from Balboa
Executive Officer, Stf/C Lou Loth, AP from Balboa
Educational Officer, D/Lt/C Robert Kelly, AP from Lake Mohave
Administrative Officer, D/Lt/C Allan Bombard, JN from San Diego
Secretary, from D/Lt/C Connie Thyssen, AP San Luis Rey
Treasurer, D/Lt/C Jo Anne Waller from Lake MohaveOne of the highlights at the banquette was the raffle of prizes. Thanks to the efforts of Sharon Dack, the raffle included free golf packages, restaurant and gift card certificates, and complimentary nights at local casinos, kayak trips, boat rentals and many other prizes. In total, there were more than 35 items that were awarded to participants that purchased raffle tickets.
Mike Accardo Assisted By Sharon Dack Announces The
Winners Of The Many Raffle Prizes
Raffle Prizes Ready To Be WonMike Accardo did an excellent job of calling out the winning individuals with assistants JoAnne Waller and Sharon Dack.
Photos by Norm Dack, Sharon Weller and JoAnne Waller
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