Boaters 21 and under

Posted to YourHub Contributed by: Robert Scully on 1/22/2009

There is a Florida Statue number 327.395 that requires anyone, 21 and under, operating a boat with a motor of 10 hp or more, need to pass a boating education program and carry proof of this while operating a boat in Florida, in the form of a boating education Id card and a photo ID card.

For more details go to Florida Statutes 327.395 or http://myfwc.com/boating/safety/education_law.htm

To help the community we, the Vero Beach Power Squadron, provide a service to Indian River County by offering various Safe Boating Courses throughout the year in Vero Beach at 301 Acacia Road, next to the Barber Bridge and the McWilliams Boat launch facility.

We have a web site (http://www.verobeachps.com/) where we post classes and lots of other information about the squadron. Periodically we post advertisements in the Press Journal, so keep an eye out. We also list classes on - http://tc.yourhub.com/VEROBEACH, http://www.verobeach.com/clubs_organizations.html, http://www.chamberhub.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxdirecatn?catid=518&cc=IRCCC

Something for 2009 - Weekend Classes (Saturday and Sunday) Americas Boating Course is open to the Public. The cost is $30 per person. Please pre register www.verobeachps.com/ or call Howard at 772-978-9769.

Times - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm . Dates Feb 21 & 22, Apr 18 & 19, June 20 & 21 and Oct 17 & 18, 2009

2009 EVENTS

January
Executive Meeting – Monday 5 - McCurdy/Heimbaugh
Boys & Girls Club Fishing Outing — Saturday 10 - Dick Carlin
Change of Watch – Sunday 11 - Ward/Boarman
General Meeting – Monday 12 - Bill Heimbaugh
New Member Party – Sunday 18 - Harold & Janet Leh
Lunch Cruise– Wednesday 21 - Harold & Janet Leh
Game Night – Wednesday 21 - Kathie Thomas
VBYC Change of Command – Sunday 25 - Bill Walker
February
Executive Committee Meeting – Monday 2 - Bill Heimbaugh
Poker Run – Saturday 7 - Erv Roberts
General Meeting – Monday 9 - Bill Heimbaugh
Founder’s Day Steak-Out – Sunday 15 - Bill Heimbaugh
Game Night – Wednesday 18 - Kathie Thomas
USPS Annual Meeting -- Anaheim, CA 17-22 National Event
ABC Course – Sat. 21, Sun. 22 - Howard Daniels
Raft-Up @ Hole in the Wall – Saturday 28 Harold & Janet Leh
March
Executive Committee Meeting – Monday 2 Bill Heimbaugh
Yard Sale – Saturday 7 Howard Daniels
Sebastian Change of Watch – Sunday 8 David Werner
General Meeting – Monday 9 Bill Heimbaugh
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner – Sunday 15 Dave & Marlene Brooks
Game Night – Wednesday 18 Kathie Thomas
Raft-up (vessel safety checks) – Saturday 21 Harold & Janet Leh
Southern Cruise Begins (2 Weeks) – Monday 23 Harold & Janet Leh
Vero Beach Boat Show – Sat. 28, Sun. 29 Glenn Rose
April
Southern Cruise Ends – Saturday 4 Harold & Janet Leh
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 6 Bill Heimbaugh
General Meeting – Monday 13 Bill Heimbaugh
Game Night – Wednesday 15 Kathie Thomas
Italian Dinner – Sunday 19 Dottie Mancini
Lunch Cruise - Wednesday 22 Lehs
Spring District 8 Conference 24, 25 & 26 District Event
(Ft. Lauderdale Marriott)
May
Derby Day/Cinco De Mayo Dinner – Saturday 2 Harold & Janet Leh
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 4 Bill Heimbaugh
General Meeting – Monday 11 Bill Heimbaugh
Lunch Cruise – Wednesday 13 Harold & Janet Leh
Cruise to Stuart (Marriott) – Fri.15, Sat.16, Sun.17 Harold & Janet Leh
National Safe Boating Week – Sat.16 - Fri. 22 Don Helm
Game Night – Wednesday 20 Kathie Thomas
Past Commanders Memorial Day Breakfast – Monday 25 Past Commanders
June
Raft-Up -- Wednesday 3 Harold & Janet Leh
Executive/General Mtg. -- Monday 8 Bill Heimbaugh
Lunch Cruise – Wednesday 17 Harold & Janet Leh
Game Night – Wednesday 17 Kathie Thomas
Boys & Girls Club Fishing Outing – Friday 26 Dick Carlin
July
Executive/General Meeting. – Friday 4 Bill Heimbaugh
Independence Day Dinner – Friday 4 Co-op Charting
Birthday Party – Friday 10 Woody & Dan
Game Night – Wednesday 15 Kathie Thomas
Raft-Up @ Red Neck Riviera – Saturday 25 Harold & Janet Leh
August
Executive/General Mtg. -- Monday 10 Bill Heimbaugh
Raft-Up @ Hole in the Wall – Saturday 15 Harold & Janet Leh
Game Night – Wednesday 19 Kathie Thomas
September
Philly Cheese Steak Labor Day – Monday 7 Lehs / Daniels
USPS Governing Board, Kansas City, MO -- 8-14 National Event
Executive/General Mtg. – Monday 14 Bill Heimbaugh
Game Night – Wednesday 16 Kathie Thomas
District 8 Fall Conference – Fri.18 - Sun. 20 District Event
Lunch Cruise – Wednesday 23 Harold & Janet Leh
October
Raft-up – Saturday 3 Harold & Janet Leh
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 5 Bill Heimbaugh
Shrimp Boil – Sunday 11 Ed Dreher
General Meeting – Monday 12 Bill Heimbaugh
Begin West Coast Cruise (3 Weeks) – Tuesday 13 Woody Boarman
Game Night – Wednesday 21 Kathie's Pinch Hitter
Halloween Party (costume) – Saturday 31 Mary-Lichty Nelson
Carolyn MacMillan
November
Executive Committee Mtg. – Monday 2 Bill Heimbaugh
West Coast Cruise Ends – Tuesday 3 Woody Boarman
Blessing of the Fleet – Sunday 8 Dan Thomas
General Meeting – Monday 9 Bill Heimbaugh
Pork Roast Dinner – Sunday 15 Dave & Marlene Brooks
Lunch Cruise – Wednesday 18 Harold & Janet Leh
Game Night – Wednesday 18 Kathie Thomas
Vero Beach Boat Show – Sat. 21, Sun.22 Glenn Rose
Raft-up - Sunday 29 Harold & Janet Leh
December
Moorings Xmas Boat Parade – Friday 4
Holiday Dinner Dance – Sunday 6 Harold & Janet Leh
(Vero Beach Yacht Club)
Annual Exec./General Meetings – Monday 7 Bill Heimbaugh
Christmas Boat Parade – Saturday 12 Vero Beach Event
Game Night – Wednesday 16 Kathie Thomas
Commander's Party – Friday 18 Bill Heimbaugh
January 2010
Change of Watch – Sunday 10
(Vero Beach Yacht Club) Woody Boarman

VB Magazine Januray 2009

www.verobeach.com

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Visit the Vero Beach Power Squadron Website

VERO BEACH POWER SQUADRON

Vero Beach Power Squadron301 Acacia RoadVero Beach, FL 32963Tel: (772) 933-1173Email
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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, located at 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, FL is a non-profit boating safety education organization. Most of the activity takes place at the squadron building located in Mac Williams Park boat basin, on the Indian River and in the Indian River in Vero Beach. 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. Classes are Sat & Sun 9:00am to 1:00pm 2008 Safe Boating Class Schedule · Oct 18 & 19; Dec 6 & 7 2009 Safe Boating Class Schedule · Feb 21 & 22; Apr 25 & 26; June 20 & 21; Oct 17 & 18

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 from 5:30 to 7:30
Boating: Cruises and rendezvous… Poker Run, Christmas boat parade, etc.
Cooperative Charting: Meets at the squadron building every Thursday at 0930.
Nautical News: A bi-monthly newsletter about the VBPS.
Membership: The VBPS wants you. Join in the FUN!



Visit the Vero Beach Power Squadron Website

The Florida Mariner "Safe Boating with VBPS "

From:scullybob@comcast.net
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Subject:FW: Safe Boating with VBPS
Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:50:18 PM
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From: scullybob@comcast.net
To: sfulgieri@floridamariner.com
Cc: datcapecod@yahoo.com (Dan & Kathie Thomas), dmancini@bellsouth.net (Bill Heimbaugh )
Subject: Safe Boating with VBPS
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:24:15 +0000

To: The Florida Mariner Attn. Stacey Fulgieri
From: Robert Scully ,Vero Beach Power Squadron Public Relations Officer



Subject: Safe Boating Classes

The Vero Beach Power Squadron, a non-profit group, affiliated with the United States Power Squadron, will be conducting safe boating classes for the public in Vero Beach, Florida. The classes will be held at 301 Acacia Road in Vero Beach, just over the Barber Bridge, next to the boat launching area. Please pre-register by going to www.verobeachps.com. Please browse the website to learn more about us.

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America's Boating Course (ABC) is sponsored by the United States Power Squadrons. The purpose of America's Boating Course is to teach introductory safe boating techniques. As an introductory course, ABC does not cover such topics as the use of a nautical compass or the techniques of plotting courses.

The course has been approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is accepted by most states to meet boating license or safety certification requirements. Most states recognize ABC as meeting their education requirements. The course material covers seven chapters, which touch on:

General information about boats and maintenance
Information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable
Tips on being a more courteous boat operator
Laws and regulations to which you must adhere
The weekend class will start at 9AM and go to 1 PM. The class materials cost is $30. The dates are December 6 and 7, 2008. The 2009 schedule is as follows Feb 21 & 22; Apr 25 & 26; June 20 & 21; Oct 17 & 18. Contact Howard at 772-978-9769

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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 class will be held on Tuesday night January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2009 from 7pm to 9 pm. The cost is $45 for materials. Please arrive at 6:30 the first meeting so we can take care of registration. Pre-register at www.verobeachps.com/ or call M argaret at 772-770-2855 or Dan at 772-978-1701.

VSC and verobeach32963

From:"Ron & Shana Holub"
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Bob:

Thanks for the submittal. I have sent an article containing information about the VSC program to my editor for publication. I will keep you posted and hope to do more reporting on the VBPS in the future. Keep up the good work!

Ron
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Subject: On the Vero Beach Power Squadron



Ron,
Hope you get this! We are 32963 and would like to be in the press you publish.
Regards,
Robert Scully
VBPS Public Relations

From:"Jack Kruiten"
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Subject:Re: Vessel Safety Checks
Date:Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:13:29 PM
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Ron,
Thanks for contacting the VBPS and I am copying our PR person, BOB Scully,
in order to make sure he is aware of your publication.
The information, as you quoted is correct, however suggest that you use "
Vessel Examiner" in stead of VE. I also added a line, after "there is no
charge for this service".
Thanks again for contacting me.
Jack.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron & Shana Holub"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:11 PM
Subject: Vessel Safety Checks


>
> Jack:
>
> My name is Ron Holub and I'm with Vero Beach 32963, a new weekly
> newspaper in the area. We are interested in publicizing some of the
> activities and services of the VBPS. Some information about the VSC
> program
> has been forwarded to me with you as the contact person and VE.
> I want to make sure that the info we print is correct:
> "VE discussions with recreational boaters is designed to motivate
> maintaining and operating their boats in a safe manner, taking boating
> safety courses to increase their knowledge and skills in boating, and
> promoting safe boating. The VE will come to your boat or can meet you at a
> predetermined place. There is no charge for this service and the
> Examinator will point out if any of your safety equipment, required by
> law, is missing, the difference being that he / she will advise you and
> you can correct the situation, without getting a citation.
Those interested can contact Jack Kruiten at (772) 468-0550 or email
> laddiejack@bellsouth.net."
> Please let me know if this is accurate or if there are any changes. The
> info in the quote is essentially what we will publish. This is something
> our
> readers should be aware of.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron
>
>

verobeach32963 & VBPS

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CC:dmancini@bellsouth.net (Bill Heimbaugh ),datcapecod@yahoo.com (Dan & Kathie Thomas)
Subject:To have your event listed on the Community Calendar
Date:Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:18:48 AM
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Please add this to your calendar. Thank you.



Robert Scully

VBPS Public Relations Officer

scullybob@comcast.net

772-933-1173

www.verobeachps.com/



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Safe Boating Class Schedule



The Vero Beach Power Squadron (VBPS) is offering the following to the public and the VBPS Members. Classes are taught at 301 Acacia Road, Vero Beach, Fl right next to the Barber Bridge and the boat launch ramp.



Weekend Classes (Saturday and Sunday)

Americas Boating Course

Open to the Public

Cost is $30 per person.

Please pre register www.verobeachps.com/

Times - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm



December 6 and 7, 2008



Feb 21 & 22, 2009

Apr 25 & 26, 2009

June 20 & 21, 2009

Oct 17 & 18, 2009



Tuesday Night Class

Squadron Boating Course

Open to the Public

The cost is $45 for materials.

January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 17, 2009

Time – 7 to 9 pm

This is a nationally approved boating course. It covers various elements of boating for powerboats, sail boats and personal watercraft. The 7 week program covers safe boating, rules of the water, navigation, knots, safety equipment, charts and so on. Please arrive at 6:30 to the first meeting so we can take care of registration. Pre-register at www.verobeachps.com/



Tuesday Night Class

Seamanship

(VBPS members only)

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 and 14, 2009

Time – 7 to 9 pm

This program is a more in-depth program that takes you to the next Safe Boating step in a number of courses that were developed to enhance your boating knowledge. Fundamentals of types of power and sailboats, handling characteristics and boat handling, marlinespike, docking and undocking, anchoring, towing, required equipment and rules of the road.

Pre-register at www.verobeachps.com/ .