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Debbie Brazeal for helping plan this event. And to Peter Gamble for donating our new grill.
We are working with Bent Marine to put on a one day ABC for their clients and the public on Saturday, 1 June 2019.
America's Boating Course is an 8 hour class which starts at 9:00 AM. Bent Marine is located at 8001 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA
As advanced notice, the Executive Committee has decided to not hold Executive Committee Meetings or General Membership Meetings in the months of June and July in order to take a summer break. Unfortunately, weather forced the cancellation of our April meeting, but please come out to our General Membership Meeting on Thursday, 16 May 2019 to wish bon voyage to the summer travelers. After that, our next General Membership Meeting will be on Thursday, 15 August 2019.
That is all…
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF NEW ORLEANS POWER SQUADRON
vOLUmE LXXX NUmBER 3mAY 2019
Here Comes 2019 by Cdr William "Mike" Turner, AP
United States Power Squadrons®
We are America's Boating Club®
What's InsideLobster, Steam Coffin - 2
D/15 Fall Conference Info - 3
Fishing Rodeo - 4
Founders' Day Pics - 5
Educ,Sweep,Midden - 6
Crawfish Pics - 7
Cheeseburgers - 8
Flotsam & Jetsam - 9
Activities/Calendar - 10
I hope everyone survived the Lenten Season and now on to late Spring and early Summer. We had a wonderful time at our Crawfish Boil at the Trailer. Thanks to Cheryl Jarrell, Eddie & Debbie Brazeal & Charlie & Sissy Chapman and others for helping with the setup and serving.
We planned a new event at the Trailer on Saturday, 04 May 2019, our first NOPS Derby Day Social. Hopefully this will become a regular event on our schedule as we try and build more events around our property on the lakefront. Thanks to Greg Deis and
SEO Tracy presenting Student of the Year award to mark Juengling
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America’s Boating Club® is a trademark of the United States Power Squadrons®
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Official publicatiOn Of thenew Orleans pOwer squADron
DISTrICT 15located at
7601 breakwater Drivenew Orleans, la 70124
published 6 to 8 times a Year
Commander william "Mike" turner, ap [email protected] Officer Don r. ellis sn-cn [email protected] Officer tracy l. hamlin, n [email protected] Administrative Officer Mont S. Echols [email protected] peter s. Gambel [email protected] charles heintz, p [email protected] Educational Officer Chester Cooke, SN-CN [email protected] Administrative Officer Charles B. Chapman, Jr. SN-CN [email protected] COMMITTEE Gregory J. Deis, sn-cn [email protected] Daniel c. ross, s [email protected] peter ingrassia, Jr [email protected]
tOpsiDe talK staffEditor cheryl D. Jarrell, ap 130 sherwood forest Dr nOla 70119 504-430-9743 [email protected]
Photographers Cheryl, Charlie C, Chester http://www.nops.org
Lobster FestSaturday, 20 July
Rendezvous at Cheryl's house130 Sherwood Forest Dr NOLA 70119
Open1400 (2pm), Serve1600 (4pm)
Keith and Charlie C. are Cooking!Lobster with potatoes, corn, sausage dessert
$25.00 per personReservations Required by 14 July
email [email protected] or call Cheryl 504-488-3853
Bring your own chair!
Steam Coffin (This information was provided by John Laurence Busch who was the guest
speaker on Steamships, at the Friday night activity during the D/15 Conference held a couple of years ago in Fort Walton Beach.)
I take the liberty of informing you that The Capitol Dome (which is the official magazine of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society) has published my article on the inclusion of a steamship in Emanuel Leutze's famous painting Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way, which is located at the southwestern staircase leading to the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives. The article: Steam Diplomacy: Sending a Subtle Message in Leutze's Westward Ho!
Leutze (of Washington Crossing the Delaware fame) was contracted to paint this massive work depicting westward migration in the midst of the American Civil War. My research (as a part of my USCHS fellowship) showed that Leutze's two studies of this proposed painting did not depict any steam vessels in the San Francisco Bay panorama at the bottom of the work. But there was a steamship in the final rendering on the House staircase, for all in Washington to see in late 1862 and early 1863, when thousands came to view it.
I then deduced--through a combination of contextual and circumstantial evidence--that the most likely reason this steamship was added to the final painting was due to Leutze's close friendship with U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward. There is, of course, far more to the story.
You can download just my article for free at: http://steamcoffin.com/The-Capitol-Dome-55-2-Busch.pdfor on my website: http://www.steamcoffin.com/sc/Home.html
All the best,John Laurence Busch [email protected]
PS: 2019 is the 200th anniversary of the steamship Savannah's epochal crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.
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COME ONE COME ALLSAVE THE DATE
Perdido Bay Power Squadron will host theDistrict 15 Fall Conference
4-5 October 2019Fairfield Inn and SuitesOrange Beach, Alabama
Make your plans to join us for a great meetingand a bunch of fun.
More information will follow.Fairfield Inn & Suites, Orange Beach, AL
4-5-6 October 2019Rates - King or Queen Standard Room $129.00,
Executive Suite $149.00
Guests may make reservations by calling hotel direct at (251 )543-4444, ask for the Perdido Bay D15 group rate
Book your group rate for Perdido Bay D15
PLEASE NOTE: CUT-OFF DATE AT THIS RATE IS 9/9/2019Cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival at no charge. We will charge first night room/tax 48 hours prior to arrival
to credit/debit card on file.
If you have questions orneed help with the link, please do not hesitate to call.Pat Brewer, (251 )961-7669 or [email protected]
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NOPS 65th Annual Jimmy Van Court Memorial Fishing Rodeo
Rodeo RulesAll fish must be caught in Louisiana and Mississippi with a rod and reel of any size. Contestants must have a fishing license under State Law. Each contestant must purchase a rodeo ticket prior to sub-mitting fishing entries. Weight shall be determined in pounds and ounces. Each participant will weigh their own catch and complete an affidavit which must be signed by a witness.
Eligible Fish BASS DRUM CATFISH FLOUNDER SHEEPSHEADREDFISH SPECKLED TROUT
Trophies will be given in each category. No contestant can make a clean sweep in any one category. Only one trophy per person in each category. A trophy will be given for Smallest Fish and Sportsman. All decisions of the judges are final.
New Orleans Power Squadron 2019 Fishing Rodeo AffidavitWeigh your fish on an accurate scale. Fill in as directed.
DATE SUBMITTED:____/____/____ DATE CAUGHT____/____/____
WHERE CAUGHT________________________________________________________
KIND OF FISH________________________________WEIGHT______LBS. ______OZ.
All entries must conform to Rodeo Rules and are subject to final acceptance by the Rodeo Committee. By submitting an affidavit, contestant agrees to accept the committee’s decision.
(PRINT) CAUGHT BY: _______________________________________
(SIGN) WITNESS: __________________________________________
Mail to: Lt Clint Mouser, S 4428 Toby Ln Metairie, LA 70003E-Mail questions to Clint: [email protected]
The rodeo started on Saturday, 6 April 2019, and will continue through Sunday, 13 October 2019. (The last day for affidavits to be received is 17 October 2019.)
Come to the Home Port Fish Fry and Fishing Rodeo Awards on 9 November 2019 to WIN DOOR PRIZES, CASH PRIZES, and have a great time.
Rodeo tickets, rules and affidavits were mailed in April. P/C Daniel C. Ross, S, Chairman
160 Normandy AveHarahan, LA [email protected]
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When the business meeting was completed, the Founders' Day proceedings began.
NOPS Past Commanders: 1988 Pete Lang, SN1997 Nolan Haro, SN2000 Charles Chapman, SN 2002 Charley Heintz, P2003 Buddy Ward, SN2011 Chester Cooke, SN2012 Eddie Brazeal, AP2013 Don Ellis, SN2014, 2017 Dan Ross, S2015, 2016 Greg Deis, SN-CN2018 Mike Turner, AP
LANOPS Past Presidents: 1971, 1999 Joe Ann Ward1996 Lila Beyer1999, 2000 Doris Burvant2007, 08, 09 Marlene Cooke 2010-Present Sissy Chapman
LANOPS President Sissy Chapman cut the cake and it was eaten and enjoyed by all.
Founders' Day 2019
Don, J.C., Charlie C. enjoying the food provided by LANOPS members
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Educational Department News
seO tracy hamlin, naseO chester cooke, sn-cn
America's Boating Course will be offered as a one-day, 8 hour class on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 AM, at Bent Marine which is located at 8001 Airline Drive, Metairie.http://www.usps.org/localusps/neworleans/Education.htm
If you have any questions, or an interest in taking or teaching classes, please contact me, Tracy Hamlin, SEO, at [email protected] or 504-430-7689.
ASEO Chester Cooke, SN-CN, can be reached at [email protected]
Middendorf’s Restaurant9th Annual Rendezvous
The rendezvous at Middendorf’s this year will be on Saturday June 1st. We again will be greeting, meeting and eating at the outside pavilion by the piers. If you haven’t been to this rendezvous before its self-service, you order your meals at the outside bar and your name is called when your order is ready. This has worked out great for the last 8 years since you can order when you are ready and everyone doesn’t have to be there at the same time to order. The reservation is for 11:30 AM but you can arrive at your leisure since we will have the tables reserved.
You can come by boat, PWC or automobile. If you come by boat you just need to go at a dead idle going under the bridge and past the pilings. Just to refresh your memory you take exit 15 off of I-55 and do some dead reckoning from there.
All District 15 members and guest are invited. Come out and join us, the food is great and the adult beverages are cold.
Bring your squadron banners and we will display them so the other folks will know who we are. Last year the Baton Rouge Boat Club was also there and if gave us an opportunity to share our message.
No RSVP is required.Looking forward to seeing everyone again and
hopefully meeting some first timers to our D15 rendezvous.
P/D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CNDistrict 15
SPRING BEACH SWEEPWe had a beautiful day for the Spring Beach Sweep.
Eight members participated, Mike Turner, Pete Lang, Clint Mouser, Peter Gambel, Don Ellis, David Webber, Lila Beyer and Ern Beyer. We mainly cleaned up the area around the trailer. We collected a total of four bags of trash and our results were turned in to the Lake Ponchatrain Basin Foundation.
Thanks to everyon who came out to help.Ern Beyer, Chairman
Why is propaganda so much more successful when it stirs up hatred
than when it tries to stir up friendly feeling?
― Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) British author, humanist, logician, mathematician, pacifist, & philosopher
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Pictures from the Crawfish BoilThe annual
NOPS Crawfish Boil was held on an April Saturday afternoon at the trailer. The weather was beautiful, the crawfish were tasty.
Thanks to everyone who came out for the fun, and especially to all of our members who setup, served and cleaned up afterwards.
Debbie, Charlie and Sissy getting ready to serve
the crawfish, with Barry above, and
Carol left.
Waiting around patiently for the food to come
out!
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Lake Pontchartrain
Red if by LandBlue if by Sea
Moonraker Lake near Docks (from google, not GPS):Lat 30° 13' 20.91" Long 89° 48' 38.91"
Hwy 11
I-10
Trying to Reasonwith Hurricane Season*
At the Chapmans' on Moonraker Lake Slidell, LA
Friday, Saturday24-25 May
CheeseBurgers in Paradise*Big Burgers and Potato Salad
Saturday, 25 May around 1300 (1pm)$15 per person
If you are attending Saturday for Burgersand have made reservations with Charlie, you
are covered. If you have not yet signed upTell Cheryl at [email protected]
or 504-488-3853
*With apologies to Jimmy Buffett
CheeseBurgers in Paradise*This year Cheeseburgers will be a
two day event instead of the normal three days.
On Friday evening we will have a”bring your own, burn your own” at our house at 1459 Royal Palm Dr. The BBQ pit will be hot and the Fire pit will be lighted if we need it.
Saturday, as usual we will have Cheryl’s famous burgers with other fixins. We plan to end by 6:00pm. Sissy and I will be taking a week off to celebrate our 50th Anniversary.
As usual, please bring your chairs as well as the drinks you plan to consume. The cost per person is 15.00. Please let Cheryl Jarrell or Charles Chapman know if you plan to attend so we can have the number of cheeseburgers needed.
Boats are welcome as usual, see adjacent map showing directions by car and boat.
If you have questions or want to make dock reservations, call Charlie 504-495-5060 or E-mail [email protected]
Cheeseburger reservations can be made with Cheryl at 504-488-3853 or at [email protected]
VSC inspectors may be present if you need your boat inspected.
I hope to see you there.
National Safe Boating WeekMay 18-24, 2019
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/
Did you know 406 MHz emergency beacons have saved thousands of lives around the world? If you don't have an emergency position indicating radio beacon or personal locator beacon, add it to your boating gear. ACR Artex Ocean Signal
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Flotsam and JetsamSpring First-Aid Kit MaintenanceAs you get ready for the new boating season (or
if you’re already out there), don’t forget to check the non-prescription medications in your first-aid kit. Heat and humidity on board can accelerate the breakdown of drugs and could make them useless or even harmful. Check the package expiration dates. If they are past their date, change them out. Even if they are getting close, go ahead and swap them for fresh ones. This includes simple things like aspirin (smells like vinegar if over the hill) and sunblock (loses effectiveness). Consider using those small single-dose packets in the travel section of your drugstore instead of a big bottle. They may cost you a little more money up front, but they are safer and less wasteful in the long run.
Don't Forget Your Tetanus Shot!With debris in the water, fish hook injuries and
lacerations on board, boaters have an increased risk of getting tetanus. Most of these minor injuries seldom require follow-up beyond first aid, which means you may not get a booster tetanus vaccine when needed. Tetanus (lockjaw) is caused by a soil bacterium that enters the body through a contaminated laceration. A toxin produced by the bacterium causes muscle spasms, neck stiffness and difficulty swallowing. Though most victims will eventually recover, there is a 10% fatality rate. Vaccination with tetanus toxoid is virtually 100% effective, but the immunity wanes over time, so you need revaccination every seven to 10 years. Do you know when you had your last tetanus booster? Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/index.html
Member Benefits: Autotether — A New Sponsor and Member Benefit
Make safety a priority and protect yourself and your passengers against man-overboard situations! When a boat operator or passenger falls overboard, it often results in a dangerous situation. The unmanned boat can cause significant property damage as well as put anyone in close proximity at risk, too! And worse, for the person
in the water, propeller strikes and being left in open water are too often catastrophic. The Autotether is the best safety solution to address these issues, instantly cutting the engine in overboard situations. In addition to the tremendous
life-saving potential, we also find the following benefits:
* Wireless technology trumps traditional red lanyards with convenience, reliability and expanded safety!
* Operators and passengers wear lightweight, compact remote sensors to activate the system!
* No installation or wiring is required. Sets up in minutes!
*Provides complete freedom of movement onboard!As a new Member Benefit and sponsoring partner
of America’s Boating Club, Autotether is proud to add this product to our benefits portfolio to enhance the value of our membership. For your convenience, you may order this product online. By identifying yourself as an America’s Boating Club member and providing the code ABC2019, you will receive a 10% discount off your purchase. Email: Andy Hyman, [email protected]
Read more: www.autotether.com
Save on Your Boat Insurance!Take advantage of your membership! Exclusive
boat insurance savings are available for all dues-paying members of America’s Boating Club. Showcase your knowledge and course completions. Call or click today and learn how much you could save on your boat insurance with America’s Boating Club/USPS Boat Insurance Program. 800-763-8777 Email: Jake Hill at [email protected]
Read more: https://www.uspsboatinsurance.com
Put Some Spring in Your MembershipKeep your membership efforts going. Vessel
examiners are conducting 2019 vessel safety checks for the public. Keep in contact with these people. When holding spring ABC classes, make a good effort to promote membership at the classes. Get to know these students and build relationships with them. Many potential new members could be hidden in this group. Don't let anyone get away because you didn't build a relationship. Email: Robert Howd [email protected]
Cooperative Charting NewsIf you missed the NOAA presentations by Kyle R.
Ward and Lou Licate on their new Nautical Charting Plan or the updated Joy of Geodetics presentation by Greg Shay at our Annual Meeting in Orlando, the presentations are available on the Cooperative Charting home webpage. Also available on the home page are Quick Links to Add a User, submit a Geodetic Mark Report or submit a Nautical Program Report. At the
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING16 May - No Mtgs in June, July
1800 Social, 1900 MeetingNew Orleans Yacht Club
June1 abc class, bent Marine1 Middendorf's - baton rouge s&ps9 lanOps bunco16 Father's Day?? early 4th of July party
July4 Independence Day?? shaggy's20 lobster fest
May 9 exec board Meeting, 1800 at the trailer12 Mother's Day16 General Membership Meeting18-24 safe boating week24-25 Moonraker lake25 cheeseburgers in paradise
Flotsam cont'd from page 9bottom of the page are links to much more, including area representatives, and the Nautical and Geodetic Procedures. Please feel free to contact your area representatives with any questions or suggestions. For information about our Cooperative Charting programs, log in as a member at USPS.org and use the URL below to learn more about Cooperative Charting. Email: Thomas J Peltier [email protected]://www.usps.org/index.php/departments/12000/12200
USPS National MeetingsThe 2019 Governing Board will be 8-15 September
2019 at Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY.The 2020 Annual Meeting will be 9-16 February
2020 at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The Annual Meeting is also scheduled in Ponte Vedra for 2021-2022.
Paul Barnard was guest speaker at the NOPS General membership meeting and gave a very informative 25 minute speech.
Paul is part of the Eighth Coast Guard District Prevention Division, Recreational Boating Safety.
Thank you Paul for coming and sharing so much information.
Greg has Port and Starboard socks!
From the march meeting
LANOPS BuncoSunday, June 9
New Orleans Yacht Club
Doors open at 4:00 PMDinner served from 5:00 – 6:00
Games from 6:00 – 8:00pm
$18.00 per person Contact
Sissy Chapman 985-641-4618 or Marlene Cooke 504-874-1808
for Reservations
If you have never played before, come anyway as it is easy to learn and a lot of fun.
And Bring Your Friends!