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Bridge 2010-2011
The Plotter is the official publication of the Austin
Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons. Address
correspondence and contributions to Editor, The Plotter,
13313 Lamplight Village Ave., Austin, TX 78727. Telephone 512.748.3455.
We retain the right to edit any material submitted to
The Plotter.
Editor
Ron McCracken
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Commander--Cdr Karl Fisher, JN
Executive Officer--Lt/C Max Werkenthin III, AP
Educational Officer--P/D/Lt/C Christine G. Geist, SN
Administrative Officer--Lt/C Don Hearn, JN
Secretary--Lt/C Sherri Le Wicker, S
Treasurer--Lt/C Charles Strong, JN
Members at large:
- Lt James Harrison, AP
- Lt Robert Stubbs, AP
- P/C Chet Geist, SN
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out was a bit lower than we hoped (due primarily to a weird
confluence of conflicting events), it was a really enjoyable event.
We left Emerald Point Marina, cruised around Starnes Island, and then
anchored in a cove to let everyone visit and swim.
In September we will begin our monthly APS meetings. Our first
meeting will be on September 21 at Joe’s Crab Shack. John Causey and
Bill Smith are working on a special presentation that documents APS’s
involvement in the AquaPalooza event. I think everyone will find this
interesting and there will likely be many entertaining war stories
told.
I am looking forward to a great fall. I hope all of you can find the
time to attend our first meeting.
Cdr. Karl Fisher, JN
Commander
From the Executive Department
The Fall of 2010 is here, and you're probably wondering how the
summer passed so quickly while leaving its hot dry weather still with
us here in Central Texas.
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The Summer of 2010 was a busy time for Austin Power Squadron, and
time passes quickly when you're having fun. Let's recall some of our
Summer events, shall we?
Coop Charting Success at Matagorda Bay.
Chairman Clint O’Connor is encouraging our participation in upcoming
Fall Coop Charting events at Rockport and Port Isabel. Clint says if
we get half as many participants as we did for Matagorda we will be
doing very well for the year. Our reports from the
Matagorda Bay charting event were accepted at NOS, with the result
that these Austin members have already qualified for the Coop
Charting Honor Roll: Clint O’Connor, Gary Guilbert, Stephen Schmidt,
Charles Strong, Bill McNeil, Charles Mohle, Max Werkenthin III, Ginny
Strong, T.W. Cook, Allen Hearn, Doug Hearn, and Heather Hearn. In
other words, all participants from Austin qualified from this single
event.
Aquapalooza Exploits
You've heard this before, but congratulations again to Chairman Bob
Stubbs and all USPS members and friends who helped with USPS
participation in Sea Ray's Aquapalooza event in July.
Upcoming Coop Charting Events.
Clint is encouraging our
participation in upcoming future Coop Charting events at Rockport and
Port Isabel, and says that if we get even half as many participants
as we did for Matagorda, we will be doing very well for the year.
Check with Clint for the latest information on future events.
The upcoming impending events are:
- Rockport – September 24-25 (Fort Worth, Coastal Bend, & San
Antonio squadrons hosting) – Contact person: clorinda@flash.net
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· - Port Isabel – October 31, immediately following the Fall
Conference (LRGV squadron hosting) – Contact person:
rglozano@sbcglobal.net
Lt/C Max Werkenthin III, AP
From the Education Department
The seminar “Onboard Weather Forecasting” was presented by Doug Hearn
on Tuesday, August 24th at Travis County West Service Center.
Thirteen members and three non-members attended the seminar. Thanks
to Doug for a very informative presentation.
The next seminar has been changed to “Boating On Rivers, Lakes and
Locks”. The date, time and place will remain the same. It will be
on September 28th, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at Travis County West Service
Center, 4501 RM 620 North. This seminar covers special navigation
rules for rivers, river currents, “reading” a river, jetties, using
locks, communicating with lock masters and bridge tenders. Please
pre-register for this seminar by calling our Austin Power Squadron
Call Notes number, 512-343-BOAT. Just leave your name on the message
recorder. This seminar is also open to the public.
The Seamanship course will start on Monday, September 13th , 7 PM to
9 PM, at Travis County West Service Center and continue to meet on
Mondays through October 4th. Members that are eligible for this
course will be notified. The emphasis of this course is on higher
level boating skills, docking and undocking your boat, navigational
rules of the road and marlinspike. We hope to be able to organize an
on-the-water cruise this Fall for the Seamanship students to practice
what they learned after completion of the class. Contact Christine
Geist at cgeist@austin.rr.com to pre-register.
P/D/Lt/C Christine G. Geist, SN
SEO
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From the Administrative Department
The August membership event, a cruise of Lake Travis, was a success,
especially for those who took advantage of the chance to get in a
cooling swim. Don't miss the photos of the event, provided courtesy
of the Squadron photographer, Matt Syptak.
This month the Squadron returns to our normal schedule of monthly
membership meetings. We are kicking off the Fall season at
Joe's Crab Shack on Research Blvd. Three menu choices will be
available: Fish & Shrimp; Joe's Steak Deal (8 oz top sirloin); or
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken or Shrimp. Join us to see photos
of the recent Aquapalooza event on Lake Travis. RSVP 266-1638 or
your Calling Committee.
Happy Birthday!
| September Birthdays |
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| Cynthia Miller | 1 |
Herman Willi | 1 |
| Dan Reeves | 4 |
Angel Frias | 6 |
| Michael Swader | 6 |
Mary Marcotte | 10 |
| Warren Swader | 16 |
John Causey | 21 |
| Gene Crouch | 26 |
Emily Robillard | 27 |
| October Birthdays |
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| Allan Barnes | 26 |
| Sherri Wicker | 26 |
| Chris O'Connor | 28 |
Lt/C Donald F. Hearn, JN
SAO
Bulletin Board
D21 FALL CONFERENCE
Start planning now to attend the D21 Fall Conference hosted by
LRGV Squadron at the brand-new Hilton Garden Inn Hotel on
South Padre Island. Rooms are available at a group rate of $83.
Register online at www.HGI.com. Our group code is "USP".
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I hope that all of you had (and are having) a very enjoyable summer.
I’m never really sure when the summer ends. For me, the summer ended
once school began for my kids; surely it must be over when every
morning begins with trying to motivate a five-year-old to get dressed
for kindergarten. On the other hand late August and September tend
to be the hottest months in the Hill Country so it is hard to really
think that fall is beginning. Regardless, we have been blessed with
a relatively temperate season and lakes with ample water --- what a
