Text Box: Greetings to you from the 26 members of THE ENSIGN Committee and THE ENSIGN Staff! l PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST — Even though the thermostat reached a blistering 103 here today, the calendar indicates that summer is almost over. Did you take any great nautically oriented photos this summer to keep your vacation memories fresh? We need your shots! THE ENSIGN Committee is sponsoring a Photo Contest, and the deadline for submissions is 15 December. Since this is a “Cover Contest,” digital and e-mailed submissions are not eligible to win. Mail your photos to THE ENSIGN Photo Contest, P.O. Box 31664, Raleigh, NC 27622. l ADVERTISING — We would still like for squadrons and districts to help solicit ads for the magazine. Remember that the squadron retains a 10% commission for each ad sold every time it runs. What an easy way to earn extra money for your worthwhile projects and squadron needs! In September, THE ENSIGN will begin a yearlong association with Alliance Publishers Representatives, a New York based agency, to help with ad placements. We are optimistic that ad revenues will increase this year. l DES MOINES GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS — THE ENSIGN Committee members will meet for a Closed Meeting on Thursday, 12 September, at 0900 in Salon G (Marriott). The Open Meeting will be held Friday in the Cedar Rapids Room at 1345. USPS members are welcomed to join us as we receive updates on projects and areas of interest related to the magazine. l 2003 EDITORIAL CALENDAR — Copies of the new 2003 Editorial Calendar are available at the Des Moines Meeting and from Headquarters. Monthly categories of special interest for 2003 include: January – cruising stories; February – USPS history and memorabilia; March – Spring Commissioning; April – Trailer Boating; May – Safety; June- Weather/Marine Electronics; July/August – On-the-water fun; September – Education; October – Civic Service; November – Onboard Projects / Products; December – Engine Maintenance. Please send stories, tips and photos at least two months in advance of the issue in which you wish them to appear. Members of THE ENSIGN Committee and staff are committed to providing a quality publication for USPS. Thank you for your continuing support and input as we work together toward that goal. By R/C Joyce Shaw, AP l

The United States Power Squadrons®

Secretary’s Department Newsletter

Volume 2, Issue 1     September 2002

©  2002 United States Power Squadrons

Updates from

 

R/C Joyce F. Shaw, AP

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odetojoyce@aol.com

Annual Meeting

Rosen Ctr,  Orlando, FL

11—15 September

1—5 January

 

7—11  May

 

3—7  September

5—9 January

 19—23 May

15—19 January

 

 7—12 September

www.usps.org/national/historian/

Gloria.Schulke@att.net

Fall GB

Marriott, Des Moines, IA

 

 

Annual Meeting

Rosen Ctr,  Orlando, FL

Spring GB

Sheraton, New Orleans

Fall GB

Reno Hilton—Reno, NV

Annual Meeting

Rosen Ctr,  Orlando, FL

Spring GB

Hilton, Pittsburg, PA

Fall GB

Adams,  Jacksonville, FL