Commanders Report - October 2004
Now that the Fall is here Its time to devote to the schedule for the coming year. Quite a few new educational tools
have been developed within the last year and have now been passed down to the squadrons to implement. The burden
on the educational Department at this time is high due to these changes and we must "give them a go"
or else be content with the old methods of presentation and not be competitive. Let me be a little more specific
and give a few examples.
I'm still not completely checked out on computers and computerized presentations however that is the way we are
headed. Most squadron Bridge Members are required to have a computer to get work done effectively and quickly.
For instance, without a computer I would be required to write to National and request a Membership Record. They
would then put the record for our squadron together and Mail it to me (snail-mail). I would receive the hard copy
and work from that in making copies for those on the Bridge who want copies to perform their job. This generally
takes over 2 weeks.
With the computer I send the request to National over Data Base 2000 and my computer almost immediately receives
and updated membership list with all the particulars about a member(name, address, phone, e-mail, courses taken,
grade, etc). I can then resend this information to any member as necessary. This generally takes 2 days.
Some of the new courses supplied to us from National Headquarters presents a CD with all the overhead transparencies
(OHT) for viewing in the classroom. The is quite new to us since we are stocked with hard copies of the OHT's which
we make into transparencies to be viewed on a transparency projector. Since we don't have a CD projector we would
like to purchase one. (cost about $1000). But a laptop computer is needed to power the projector(cost about $900).
This is a significant burden to the squadron and we would greatly appreciate it if any member with either thoughts
on how to present this information to our classes or assist us in funding this venture we would like to hear from
you. Welcome to the computer Generation!!!!!!
Boating Education is still a priority for us and we will do all possible to provide this service to the public.
Happy fall sailing to you all,
Bob Reeves, Cdr.
Merit Mark Recommendations for the year 2003/2004
The following members have been recommended for a USPS Merit Mark which has been reviewed and approved
by the Milford Power Squadron Bridge.
Barbiere, Gennaro A.
Boardman, Richard Baker
Buffinton, George L.
Carotenuto, William A.
Chmielewski, Henry J.
Cordova, Gabriel J.
Glad, Ryan Brennan
Jacobson, Donald,L.
Johns, Roger E.
Mongillo Jr. Alfred
Post, Robert C.
Ross, Bruce
Sender, George Andrew
The Squadron wishes to thank these industrious members for their outstanding work in supporting the Milford Power
Squadron. We have much too many jobs and too few members willing to give up some of their valuable time so that
we can bring Boating Safety to the public.
Thank You All Very Much.
Education Report - October 2004
Summer is just about over, and now the education season begins. Our courses
got underway in the beginning of September and are proceeding as scheduled
Boat Smart started on the 8 Sept. at Foran H/S with 9 students. Bob Post is instructing. The course lasted 3 days(once
a week) and all students took the final exam and passed. The Chart Smart Course to be given on Oct 6th was cancelled
by the school. Reason…. No registration !!!
Hank Chmielewski started the Seamanship Course on Sept. 27 with 3 students This course is being held in Room 116
in the Egan Center which finally opened after being under construction to repair fire damage that occurred last
Spring. The new 2 module course is being used the modules being Seamanship and Boat Handling.
Engine Maintenance (Module 2) is underway with George Buffinton as the instructor. George finished the Ist Module
last spring and the class suggested that the 2nd Module should be given in the Fall. That's what we have done,
however, at the sacrifice of several students. Seems that the students schedule changes which conflict with the
class dates. We have to present 2 Module courses concurrent or we'll loose students.
Boat Smart at the Sound School for 12 Oct. had to be cancelled again. Seems they had trouble with their printer
in getting out the course advertising. We'll hang in there with this venture and hope the school gets off of "top
dead center" and classes resume on a scheduled basis with at least 5 students per class. The scheduled Chart
Smart class remain as scheduled.
Piloting is set to begin on Nov. 30 with George sender at the helm. If you wish to take this excellent new course
give me a call. This course introduces you to GPS which is now the primary technique for navigation.
Right now we're off and sailing along our predetermined track. Hope everyone enjoyed their summer and hope to see
you in class.
Bob Reeves, SEO
Education
Calendar - October 2004
20 Sept Monday Seamanship - Egan Center
(In Progess) Room 115, 6 classes HankChmielewski
9 Sept. Thursday Engine Maint - Fowler Bldg.
(In Progess) 2nd module -6 classes GeorgeBuffinton
13 Oct. Wednesday Chart Smart-Foran
(Cancelled) 3 classes 7-9 PM Bob Post
12 Oct Tuesday Boat Smart-Sound School
(Cancelled) 3 classes + exam 7-9 PM BillCarotenuto
23,30 Oct, Saturday Boat Smart, Mfd. Library
(Cancelled) 2 classes + exam,10:30AM to2:30PM Tony Barbieri
9 Nov Tuesday Chart Smart-Sound School
3 classes, 7-9 PM Bill Carotenuto
30 Nov Tuesday Piloting-Egan Center
6 classes, 7-9 PM George Sender
30 Nov, Tuesday JN- Egan Center, tentative, Bob Reeves
10 Classes, 7-9 PM
Jan '05 Advanced Piloting-Egan Center Bob Reeves
8 classes, 7-9 PM
2005
19,26 Feb,Saturday Boat Smart, Milford Library
1 March, Tuesday Boat Smart, Sound School Bill Carotenuto
19-26 March,Saturday Boat Smart, Milford Library
5 April, Tuesday Chart Smart, Sound School Bill Carotenuto
If you care to sign up for any of these courses please call Bob Reeves, 876-8261 or E-Mail to Bobr876@aol.com
9 Sept Bridge Meeting - 7:00PM Parsons Center
7 Oct Bridge Meeting -7:00PM Parsons Center
21 Oct Membership Dinner Get-together, Olive Grove, Orange CT - 6:30PM
31 Oct DST ends, EST begins ( Fall Back )
5 Nov USPS 90th Anniversary Celebration, US Coast Guard Academy, New London
6 Nov D/1 Fall Conference
18 Nov Bridge Meeting - 7:00PM Parsons Center
9 Dec Membership Christmas Dinner, Jacob Marleys, Orange - 6:30PM
