Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

Boating Course

Saturday, February 23, 2008 thru Sunday, February 24, 2008
9:00 AM


Location: Vero Beach Power Squadron
301 Acacia Rd
Vero Beach, FL 32963 Related Site

Phone: (772) 978-9769 Current Weather
Map/Directions

There are smart boating classes scheduled to provide information for the local population. The classes are taught by Vero Beach Power Squadron members who have lots of boating smarts to share. The next class is scheduled for Sat and Sun from 9 AM to 1 PM February 23 and 24.




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Gary Fox at Verobeach.com

Dear Gary,
This is my input for verobeach.com for the Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS).
Also included a jpeg file, which I may want to change.
Regards,
Robert Scully VBPS Public Relations

Vero Beach Power Squadron
301 Acacia Road
Vero Beach, FL 32963
Tel: (772) 231-9543
Email: communication@verobeachps.org
Website: (www.verobeachps.org)

The Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS), a member of District 8, is one of the 450+ squadrons of the United States Power Squadron (USPS) ®. District 8 covers the East Coast of Florida from Sebastian Inlet to Key West.

The VBPS with a stake in Vero Beach is a non-profit boating safety education organization. . Most of the activity takes place at the squadron building located in Mac Williams Park near the boat launch ramp next to Riverside Café.

2008 Goals include - Provide safe boating education to the public and our members, continue to get involved in the Community by being a sponsor/host for special and increase membership to support USPS goals.

·2008 Safe Boating Class Schedule Sat & Sun 9:00-1:00
.Dates - Feb 23 & 24,Apr 19 & 20,Jun 21 & 22,Aug 23 & 24, Oct 18 & 19
·Community Involvement – We Support our Troops, local kids and charities.
·Dinners – Christmas, St Patrick’s Day, Shrimp Boil & Halloween Party
·Friday Night Social – Every Friday in the squadron building 5:30 to 7:30
.Boating - cruises and rendezvous… Poker Run, Christmas boat parade, etc.
.Cooperative Charting - meets at the squadron building ThursdayS at 0930.
·Nautical News - A bi-monthly newsletter about the VBPS.
·Membership – The VBPS wants you. Join in the FUN!

Change of Watch

The VERO BEACH POWER SQUADRON, a non-profit organization, held their 52nd ANNUAL CHANGE OF WATCH on SUNDAY, 13 JANUARY 2008 at the VERO BEACH YACHT CLUB, 3601 RIO VISTA BLVD, VERO BEACH, FL 32963. Another fine social event.

What is the Change of Watch, you might ask. I promise this will be a short story.

Once a year the the Vero Beach Power Squadron selects/elects nominees, usually in December, for bridge officers and elected committies. At the Annual Change of Watch, held in Januray, it becomes official and is in effect for the year. The photo a shows the 2008 VBPS Bridge Officers (from left to right) - Commander, Executive Officer, Educational Officer, Administrative Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. There is alot more to it but I promised a short story.

If you want more you can visit the website at www.verobeachps.org and click around. If that gets your interest and you want to participate ....please visit with us at the Friday night socials at the Club House located next to the launch ramp next to the bridge at MacWilliam Park.

www.verobeach.com

The Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS), a member of District 8, is one of the 450+ squadrons of the United States Power Squadron (USPS) ®. District 8 covers the East Coast of Florida from Sebastian Inlet to Key West.

VBPS Goals -The VBPS (www.verobeachps.org), with a stake in Vero Beach, is a non-profit boating safety education organization. One goal is to provide safety boating education to the public and our members. Another goal is to get involved in the Community by being a sponsor/host for special events.

Boater Education – One of the VBPS community services is safe boating education to the public and our members, which is taught by VBPS volunteers who have lots of boat knowledge.

Community Involvement – The VBPS is involved in and sponsors – Boating Education courses thru out the year, Support our Troops, blood drive, flu shoots, the Christmas boat parade and lots more.Events - There are dinners, lunches, and numerous events to keep things interesting all year long. As well as our monthly meetings we hold an informal Friday night social in the squadron building from 5:30 to 7:30. This gives all our members the opportunity to socialize on a non-boating basis and to meet new and visiting members.

Boating Activities -The Squadron's organized boating activities are cruises, rendezvous, vessel safety checks and Cooperative Charting. Any member who has a boat, power or sail, is welcome to participate, and members without boats are invited to go along as crew with another member.

News/Photos – The VBPS publishes a bi-monthly newsletter (Nautical News) and sends it out in the mail. It is also posted on our website. The USPS puts out the “Ensign”, which you will receive once you join the club.

Membership - When you join the VBPS there is lots to do and we encourage the members to get involved. We love volunteers.

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Provided by: USPS

Squadron: Vero Beach
District: 8
Contact: Howard Daniels
Phone: 772-978-9769
Email: fuzdap9@aol.com
Location: Vero Beach Power Sq. Build.
Address: 301 Acacia Rd
City: Vero Beach, FL 32963
Start Date: APR 19, 2008
Registration Time: 08:30AM
STATUS: Accepting Registrations

Feb ad # 2 sent to Scripps by email 1/15/08

yesdesk@scripps.com

Can you post the following in the Community Center

Member Boat Smart Classes

From: Woodkaren2@aol.com
To: Woodkaren2@aol.com
Subject: From: Dan Thomas, VBPS Ed. Off.
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2008 4:33:00 PM

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR USPS COURSES
The beginning of the calendar year signals a rebirth of the USPS courses, especially the elective courses. Please think hard about the fun you can have and the knowledge you can gain by participating with your friends in a really inexpensive USPS course.

Jim Crawfis is planning to start a Cruise Planning Course a week from next Wednesday (Jan 23, 2008). Please call him to let him know that you want to join the class. His phone number is 772 770-1255. The cost will be $40.00 for materials. Kathie and I took this course from Jim last year and found it valuable and fun. Ask Jim about his two-year project aboard his sailboat where he cruised the Atlantic to the southern tip of Spain, into the Med., and back again with only a sextant, and a couple radios. Lots of fun and adventure.
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Contact Joe Walsh if you want to sign up for the Engine Maintenance Course. This course has just been updated and modernized and Joe is just the man to instruct it. Ask him about all the years he served in the Navy keeping the ships moving with his vast knowledge of diesel engines. His phone number is 772 978-

1626. The cost will be $40.00 for materials. Let him know your schedules so that he can find a suitable time and day to conduct the classes.
David Connolly is ready to begin his course in Basic and Advanced Sail. Basic Sail is all about terminology and learning about sailing and sailboats and Advanced Sail really gets into the fun parts of sailing (going fast when you pick the right tack and take advantage of the winds), what to do in really heavy (ugly weather) sailing, handling emergencies while sailing, etc. The cost will be $40.00 for materials. Call David to let him know your schedules so that he can plan when you will meet. His phone number is 772 564-6858.


Call Bob McCurdy to let him know that you want to take the Weather Course. This great course has recently been updated and vastly improved. I took it last year from Bob and really enjoyed it. The cost will be $50.00 for materials (you get two books plus lots of other valuable stuff) and I guarantee you will have fun and enjoy the class. Call Bob at 772 569-0061


Marine Electronics. You will have to wait a while for this one. John Spilman has his students in the middle of this course at this time. This course has also been updated and is quite comprehensive. Let John know that you want to take it and perhaps we can schedule it again during the year (with John or another instructor). His phone number is 772 567-0408. The cost will be $40.00 for materials.

Now for the regular courses.

The Piloting Class is being planned by John Burnham. Contact John if you want a really updated (electronic navigation, etc.) course that is the backbone of the more advanced piloting classes. John has been teaching this course for numerous years and I always get rave reviews of what his students gained from the course. Please contact him (soon) at 772 770-2855 to let him know your schedule.
Advanced Piloting will be conducted following Piloting and Seamanship will be conducted following the Squadron Boating Class. Stay tuned for future dates and times.

Please act fast and contact the appropriate instructor (or me) to take part in our great course offerings. Let me know if you desire any other course offering (I will be conducting an Instructor Development Class soon).

P/C Dan Thomas, JN
SEO

Boat Class Schedule

From: barbarascully@bellsouth.net
To: info@VeroBeach.com,
Subject: Community Event Boating Classes 2008
Date: Monday, January 21, 2008 5:43:17 PM [View Source]




Can you post this on your website? You could also list us under non-profit oraganizations.

Vero Beach Power Squadron is a non-profit boating safety education organization. This is the boating class schedule for 2008.

JAN 8
TUESDAYS
7-9 PM
Margaret
(772) 978-1701

FEB 23 & 24
SAT & SUN
9AM –1 PM
HOWARD
(772) 978-9769

APR 19 & 20
SAT & SUN
9AM –1 PM
HOWARD
(772) 978-9769

JUN 21 & 22
SAT & SUN
9AM –1 PM
HOWARD
(772) 978-9769

AUG 23 & 24
SAT & SUN
9AM –1 PM
HOWARD
(772) 978-9769

OCT 18 & 19
SAT & SUN
9AM –1 PM
HOWARD
(772) 978-9769


You can also read more about the Vero Beach Power Squadron at http://verobeachps.org/ Regards R. Scully VBPS Public Relations

RE: Vero Beach Power Squadron Ad - DEC 2007

From: "Jordan, Patrick"
To:
Subject: RE: Vero Beach Power Squadron Ad
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008 12:16:47 PM [View Source]

Hi Bob,

I've been out of the office for a few days, but I did get your message re: the invoice. I am working with accounting to fix the problem - the $ 311.52 is correct. I am glad to hear about the results of the ad and that the Full Page idea is being considered - please let me know how I can help. As re: a sample format for the full page, please take a look at today's paper (Mon 1/14) - the back page of the local section (B-16) is a similar idea, with news etc. at the top of the page - the only difference would be that (instead of Falasari Rugs) there would be 12-14 small ads on the bottom half of the page.

Patrick


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From: barbarascully@bellsouth.net [mailto:barbarascully@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Sun 1/13/2008 12:18 PM
To: Jordan, Patrick
Cc: Dottie and bill
Subject: Vero Beach Power Squadron Ad


Thanks for you help getting the ad in the paper. My understanding is that we got 14 people who signed up for the class.

Need your help with the bill sent for the ad. Our discussion regarding price was $311 and we have been charged $371.52 ( reference invoice # 1545782 billing date 12/31/07 billed account number 11510860 billed to Robert Boarman, newspaper reference 1964734).

Your proposal regarding the "No charge to the VBPS with 12-15 sponsors" full page ad is being addressed. I have good feedback from a few people I have spoken with at the squadron. I will work it and get back to you.

Do you have a sample format layout of the full page ad you can email me or a sample of something you did for some other group, so I can use it when I present the pitch to our advertisers as well as the VBPS folks?

Regards,

Bob Scully

Yard sale - Indian River Chamber

From: info@indianriverchamber.com (info@indianriverchamber.com) Save Address Block Sender

To: barbarascully@bellsouth.net
Subject: Event Approved
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 10:03:14 AM [View Source]




Thank you for using the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Community
Calendar. The following event has now been approved:

Event:Yard Sale - Vero Beach Power Squadron
Date:03/01/2008
Description:The Vero Beach Power Squadron located near the boat lauch ramp in
Mac William Park right next to the bridge, is having its annual yard sales. Come
on in and browse for those treasures you just can't live without. Remember the
early bird gets the best treasure.
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If you have any questions or comments please email us at
info@indianriverchamber.com

verobeach.com

From: "Gary Fox" Save Address Block Sender

To: Bob Scully
Subject: VeroBeach.com
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 10:22:19 AM [View Source]

We would be happy to include the ‘Vero Beach Power Squadron’ on VeroBeach.com. If you would email me a jpg. photo to be used on your Feature Page, contact information and copy, I will take care of the rest. Here is a sample page to help you gather the correct information. http://www.verobeach.com/YourCluborOrganization/

Please send your information to me at gary@VeroBeach.com.

Gary Fox
VeroBeach.com
6174 North A1A
in The Village Shops
Vero Beach, FL. 32963
(772) 231-8441
gary@VeroBeach.com
www.VeroBeach.com

Jan Ad Cost $311

I worked with Scripps on an expedited schedule to get this in to the Press Journal ASAP. Point of contact was Patrick Jordon 978-2241.

Expense approved by Dan Thomas. Coordination with Bill Heimbaugh and Dan. Ad ran 12/30/2007.

SAFE BOATING

The Squadron Boating Course is a course for all boaters including skippers of a family cruiser, sailing enthusiasts, personal watercraft (PWC) operators, hunters or fishermen operating an outboard utility boat, and canoe and kayak paddlers,. It covers the basics you need to know to safely and legally operate your boat, such as basic boating terminology, boat handling, water sports safety, PWCs, legally required equipment and other boating laws and regulations, right-of-way rules between boats, and marine radio operation. The course is meant to be of interest to the whole family, and we encourage your family to attend as a group. Beyond the basic safety material, additional material covers the fundamentals of reading nautical charts, of using a chart to plot and follow a safe course, and the basics of using a Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation. In addition to practice charts and plotting tools, the materials supplied with the course also include a CD-ROM containing Maptech’s Chart Navigator computer program, allowing the student to learn about this exciting new electronic technology. Call 772-770-2855.

There are now two classes, The Squadron Boating Class and America's Boating Course, both designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional boating courtesies. The courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your family to attend as a group.

The course will teach basic seamanship, an understanding of navigational aids, items required to be on your boat, trailer and boat handling, the art of tying knots and much more. Professionally trained instructors utilizing the latest in enhanced, visual aids technology will make attendance a truly enjoyable learning experience. Those students who are 21 years old or younger and who successfully complete the course, will have met Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission requirements entitling them to receive a Florida State Boaters License.
At the conclusion of the class an examination is held and those who successfully complete course will be given a certificate which is recognized by United States Power Squadrons® the Marine Police and many Insurance Companies.
The course is open to all members of the public, from teenagers upwards. For those under 21, successful completion of this course will enable that person to obtain a Florida Operators License.
You do not have to own a boat to take this course, you may have to handle someone else's boat in an emergency. Would you know how to cope? Take the class, learn from the experts. SEE http://verobeachps.org/ FOR MORE INFO

2008 ANNUAL EVENTS

January
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 7th Ed Dreher

Change of Watch – Sunday 13th Woody Boarman

General Meeting – Monday 14th Bob McCurdy

Lunch Cruise @ Harbor Town – Wednesday 23rd Jim Ward

VBYC Change of Watch – Sunday 27th


February
Executive Committee Meeting – Monday 4th Bob McCurdy

Poker Run – Saturday 9th Bill Heimbaugh

General Meeting – Monday 11th Bob McCurdy

Founder’s Day Steak-Out – Sunday 17th Bill & Dottie

USPS Annual Meeting in Dallas 19th-24th National Event

March
Yard Sale – Saturday 1st Howard Daniels

Executive Committee Meeting – Monday 3rd Bob McCurdy

Raft-up (vessel safety check) – Saturday 8th Harold Leh

Sebastian PS Change of Watch Sunday 9th (?)

General Meeting – Monday 10th Bob McCurdy

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner – Sunday 16th TBD

Predicted Log – Saturday 22nd Harold Leh


April
Vero Beach Boat Show – Saturday 5th Glen Rose

Italian Dinner – Sunday 6th Dottie Mancini

Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 7th Bob McCurdy

Southern Cruise 8th – 22nd Harold Leh

General Meeting – Monday 14th Bob McCurdy

Lunch Cruise - Wednesday 16th Harold Leh

Spring District 8 Conference 25th,26th & 27th District Event
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott

May
Derby Day/Cinco De Mayo Dinner – Saturday 3rd Harold & Janet Leh

Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 5th Bob McCurdy

General Meeting – Monday 12th Bob McCurdy

Lunch Cruise – Wednesday 14th Harold Leh

Cruise to Stuart (Marriott) – 16th-18th Harold Leh

Past Commanders Memorial Day Brunch – Monday 26th Past Commanders

June
Island Raft-Up - Wednesday 4th Harold Leh

Executive/General Mtg. Monday 9th Bob McCurdy

Northern Cruise 10th – 24th Harold Leh

Luncheon Cruise – Wednesday 18th Harold Leh

National Boating Safety Week 17th – 23rd Don Helm





July
Independence Day Dinner – Friday 4th Co-op Charting

Vero Beach Parade – Friday 4th VBPS Event

Executive/General Mtg. – Monday 14th Bob McCurdy

District 8 Rendezvous – 18th-20th Dan Thomas

August
Raft-Up Redneck Riviera – Saturday 2nd Harold Leh

Executive/General Mtg. Monday 11th Bob McCurdy

Cruise to Melbourne – 26th-28th Harold Leh

September
Labor Day Fish Fry – Monday 1st TBD

Vero Beach Jaycee Parade – Monday 1st VBPS Event

Fall Governing Board – 2nd-7th National Event
(Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center)

Executive/General Mtg. – Monday 8th Bob McCurdy

Lunch Cruise (Moorings) – Wednesday 17th Harold Leh

District 8 Fall Conference – 26th-28th District Event

October
Raft-up – Saturday 4th Harold Leh

Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 6th Bob McCurdy

West Coast Cruise – 14th – 30th Harold Leh

Shrimp Boil – Sunday 12th Ed Dreher

General Meeting – Monday 13th Bob McCurdy

Halloween Party (costume) – Friday 31st Harold & Janet,
Dottie & Bill




November
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 3rd Bob McCurdy

Pork Roast Dinner – Sunday 9th Brooks

General Meeting – Monday 10th Bob McCurdy

Lunch Cruise – Tuesday 18th Harold Leh

Raft-up - Sunday 23rd Harold Leh

Flu Shots @ VBPS Building - TBD Bill Heimbaugh


December
Executive/General Meeting – Monday 1st Bob McCurdy

Christmas Boat Parade – Friday 5th Vero Beach Event

Christmas Party – Sunday 7th Jim & Judy Ward
(VBYC)


Janurary

Change of Watch – Sunday 11th Woody Boarman