Valley Power and Sail Squadron

Member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

Training in safe power and sail boating

Squadron Homepage: http://www3.telus.net/valleysquadron/home.htm

Inside this issue: Commander’s Corner Upcoming Cruises & Events NOTICE OF AGM- April 12

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Change of Watch – April 28th Valentine’s Social 2011 Changes to Charts, Disposal of Flares, Pleasure Craft Licensing Learning Opportunities

March 2011

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Commander’s Corner

Valley Squadron Members, Hope you are all well and having a good winter. As I write this I am already thinking of things that I have to do to my boat before the sailing season. Remember to support our Gam sponsors when possible if you need parts for your boats. Two of our newer members have already hitched up their sailboat to the back of their Motor Home and are headed down to race at Lake Havasu, so they are getting an early start on spring boating. Betty and I are also heading south for awhile but not taking the boat. Also for newer members and others that don’t know, you receive 6 issues of Pacific

Yachting included in your annual dues, but you can buy the other 6 issues for the low price of $19.00 plus HST through the magazine office. It is a very good deal and is encouraged by Pacific Mainland District CPS. Thanks to all those that attended Valentines party especially to Sandra Clow for great co-ordination; lots of good food and an excellent presentation on Haida Gwaii’ by Rick and Carol Ann Giroday. Just makes me want to go there for the summer. See you all next at the Change of Watch in April. Yours Truly,

Ray Salloway VPS Commander

We will no longer be phoning Squadron members regarding events but they will

be sent an e-mail... Any members who have not submitted their e-mail address

should do so immediately to Sandra Clow - smclow@telus.net so that they can be

notified of upcoming events.

Front Cover: Pirates Cove 2009

Photo: By Barb Marshall

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To All Members of Valley Power and Sail Squadron

Notice of Annual General Meeting

TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of Valley Power and Sail Squadron will be held at: Legal Grounds Coffeehouse, #2-33775 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, BC Tuesday, April 12,

2011 at 19:30 hours for the purpose of:

a) receiving and , if thought fit, approving the reports of the Officers of the Squadron;

b) receiving and, if thought fit, approving the Financial Statements of the Squadron for the twelve month period ending March 31, 2011, and the report of the Squadron Auditor thereon;

c) considering and, if thought fit, adopting other resolutions put forth;

d) electing the Officers of the Squadron;

e) appointing the Squadron Auditor;

f) considering such further and other business as may properly come before the Meeting.

g) The Report of the Squadron Nominating Committee is attached to and forms part of this Notice. Under Squadron Regulations 12.1, any further nominations must be made by way of a petition in writing signed by not less than 5 members of this Squadron who shall confirm the consent of their nominee to stand for election. The petition must be filed with the Squadron Secretary not less than 2 days prior to the date of this Meeting.

h) Dated this 8th day of February, 2011

Report of the Nominating Committee

The Squadron Nominating Committee nominates the following Members for election as Squadron Officers for 2011/2012:

Commander Ray Salloway 36273 Country Place, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1M1 604-852-8700

Executive Officer Glen Hurley 33483 Blueberry Drive, Mission, BC V2V 6J1 604-826-4205 Training Officer Gary Clow 45328 Creekside Dr., Chilliwack, BC V2R 7K6 604-792-9373 Assistant Training Tony Lamb Officer 27020 Maple Street, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3Y6 604-858-8832

Secretary Elaine Stevens 45153 Montcalm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 2J9 604-858-9936

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Treasurer Colyn Welsh #8-32640 Mrray Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2T 4T5 604-309-9210 Public Relations Officer VACANT Supply Officers Roger & Miriam Cavenaile 45769 Timothy Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2R 2S3 604-858-0970 Membership Officer Ron Gillies 8995 Pandora St., Chilliwack, BC V2P 3W4 604-792-6626

Editor Joanne Lillos 51010 Nevin Road, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 604-794-9826 Marep/Environmental Arlene Procunier 33521 Huggins Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6S4 604-852-1166

Cruise Master Tim Marshall 34780 Brealy Court, Mission, BC V2V 7A7 604-820-6810

Socials VACANT Historian Gloria Caplette 4493 Townline Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Y7 604-852-3578

Trustee Ron Gillies 8995 Pandora St., Chilliwack, BC V2P 3W4 604-792-6626 Webmaster Marc Procunier

33521 Huggins Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6S4 604-852-1166

Members at Large Charleen Gregorig 2151 Guilford Drive, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4Z3 604-859-6102

Rob Turner 35081 Panorama Drive, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E4 604-853-7800

Fred Walker 35166 Cassiar Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 5R4 604-850-2447

Brian Hanneson 16 – 36060 Lower Sumas Mountain Rd., 604-854-1649 Abbotsford, BC V3G 2E9

The Squadron Nominating Committee advises that, if elected, the Nominee for Commander intends to appoint the following Members as Staff Officers: Training VHF John Tymoschuk 604-701-6618 8914 Copper Ridge Drive, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5V2

Training VHF Bryan Stolee 604-858-4848 6942 Centennial Drive, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3T8 Training VHF Carol Lyle #25-3300 Horn St., Abbotsford, BC V2S 7Y4 604-852-2805

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Training VHF Bruce Matheson 2-45550 Shawnigan Drive, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5Y1 604-824-8616

Port Capt-Fraser R/Mission Bill Hopkins 604-796-0144

P.O. Box 28, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

Port Capt-Cultus/Harrison Dave Hampson 604-858-4397 45778 Higginson Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 2C7 The Squadron Nominating Committee also advises that the following member will serve on the Squadron Executive Committee by virtue of his position as immediate past Commander, and does not require election or appointment:

Gary Clow 45328 Creekside Dr., Chilliwack, BC V2R 7K6 604-792-9373 Pursuant to Squadron Regulation 9.14.1, the following Members will serve as Squadron Nominating Committee for 2012/2013 by virtue of their position, and do not require election or appointment:

P/Cdr Gary Clow (Chairman) P/Cdr Bruce Matheson Cdr. Ray Salloway

Respectfully Submitted,

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P/Cdr Gary Clow,

Chairman

Change of Watch –April 28th 6:30pm @ Rancho Restaurant

Be sure and get your tickets early for our annual Change of Watch buffet at the Rancho

restaurant in Abbotsford, coming up April 28th (Thursday!!)

The bar opens at 6:30pm and the beautiful buffet dinner is at 7:00pm. Lots of prizes will be

won as usual and we will recognize our commander, Ray Salloway for a second term.

Tickets will be available beginning March 8th from Charleen Gregorig in Abbotsford, Larry

Neilsen in Yarrow and Sandra Clow in Chilliwack for $25.00 a person.

E-mail any of our Bridge members for more information.

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Cruising

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING UPCOMING CRUISES

CALL OUR SQUADRON CRUISE MASTER Tim Marshall at 604-820-6810 or email at timmarshall@shaw.ca

VALLEY SQUADRON 2011 PRELIMINARY CRUISE SCHEDULE (Please feel free to suggest any other alternative stops) April 1 to 3 Shakedown Cruise - Harrison Lake, Long Island Bay April 16 or 30 (To be determined) Student Cruise - Harrison Lake, Harrison Yacht Club or Blaine Marina, Blaine Washington - Contact Gary Clow May 7 to 8 Charleen's Birthday Cruise, Harrison Lake, Long Island Bay May 21 to 23 Cruise to Succia, Deer Harbour and Reid Harbour or alternate to Gulf Islands? July 9 to 24 2 week Desolation Sound Cruise Please advise Tim if you are planning on joining the cruise, include the size, name and type of your boat and if you have any special requests regarding destinations July 30 to August 1 Long Island Bay, Harrison Lake (desalt) August 26 to 28 PMD Rendezvous Port Browning Marina, North Pender Island Sept 9 to 10 Valley Squadron Sailpast, Snug Cove, Bowen Island Book your slip now as spots fill up fast. Sept 11 to 13 Option to also cruise to Gibsons Landing, Gambier Island or Keats Island Oct 8 to 10 Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise, Long Island Bay, Harrison Lake Dinner Sunday at 4:30 pm Most other weekend Members can be found at Long Island Bay, Harrison Lake or Drayton Harbour, Blaine.

Contact: Tim Marshall 604 820-6810 or timmarshall@shaw.ca

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VALENTINE’S SOCIAL 2011

By Joanne Lillos

There were 62 people in attendance. All enjoyed

the fabulous potluck dinner. Sandra Clow

prepared the mouth-watering ham. It seems every

VPS potluck dinner out does the last. Those who

could not attend were missed. A spectacular slide

show presentation was given by the Girodays with

interesting stories unique to their trip in and

around Haida Gwaii’; very entertaining and

educational.

Even our new little ‘First Mate’ enjoyed the company.

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Environmental Officer’s Ramblings

by Arlene Procunier

Chart changes

There have been some changes to the lights at/under Second Narrows Bridge. Changes can be found by accessing

NOTMARS on website

http://www.notmar.gc.ca/go.php?doc=eng/index

Flares

It is no longer legal to dispose of flares by firing them off. The only agency authorized to legally dispose of flares

on the West Coast is Pacific Blasting & Demolition Ltd located at 3183 Norland Ave. in Burnaby.

Their costs are:

Pleasure craft signals $2.00 each

Hand held flares $2.00 each

Smoke signals $6.00 each

Rocket flares $6.00 each

It was noted by some of our Squadron members with moorage in the US that it is still possible to have flare

demonstrations to fire off outdated distress flares in the US. But, check this out for yourselves.

Pleasure Craft Licensing

note: Effective November 01, 2010, any pleasure craft powered by a motor over 10 HP will require a License

which will be valid for a period of 10 years. This license is not proof of ownership. But, it is mandatory.

Forms can be obtained from any Service Canada office or online at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca .

Forms for new license applications and for changes to existing licenses should be mailed to the following address

as Service Canada no longer processes them.

Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre (PCLC)

P.O. Box 2006

Fredericton, NB E3B 5G4

Applications must include the following:

1) a completed application form

2) proof of vehicle ownership

3) signed copy of a valid piece of gov't issued identification

At the moment, there is no cost associated with this.

Please send any helpful hints/suggestions/questions to aproc@telus.net

(604) 852-1166 Arlene

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Canadian Power & Sail Squadron / Valley Power & Sail Squadron

MEMBER BENEFITS Links:

www.cps-ecp.ca / http://www3.telus.net/valleysquadron/home.htm

Cowan Member Insurance Program – Boat / Home/ Auto/ - 15% - 40%

Canadian Yachting Magazine – free subscription with membership

Boat U.S. - 50% discount on membership

Delta Hotels - 10% Discount

Choice Hotels – 10% Discount

National Car Rental -10% discount

Weems & Plath - 25 % Discount online shopping

ICOM Radios - 5% Discount

PORTS Cruising Guides - 25% Discount

BOAT CAN Computer Boat Sales - 20% Discount

SALUS MARINE WEAR – 15% Discount on selected PDFs

Checkout the links above for more discounts. Benefits may change without further notice.

Rocky Point Boat Launch (Port Moody)

Taken by Norm MacDonald

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The Boating Course: Cost: 275$ for 1 person, and 175$ for a second person living at the same address as the first person. Anyone interested should contact Gary Clow at Gary_Clow@telus.net or (604) 792-9373.

VHF Radio Course: Course starts April 19th, 26th, May 3rd & 10th at Sardis Secondary. Anyone

interested should contact me – Bryan Stolee at bjstolee@telus.net or (604) 858-4848

Marine Maintenance Course: The next course is happening in April. Anyone interested should contact Tony Lamb at hyperlambs@telus.net or (604) 853-8832

Visit our Website at: http://www3.telus.net/valleysquadron/home.htm

Our website is full of valuable information for every boater. Check out the ‘Links’ page. You will find links to the following: -The GAM (in colour) - Pictures of various events -Training opportunities - Canadian Power Squadron Web Site for information to members and also where to submit your Profile and/or Address Change used for the Roster in the Pacific Yachting magazine.

Please contact one of the following to acquire

advertising space:

Commander –

Ray Salloway

Past Commander -

Gary Clow

Squadron Editor –

Joanne Lillos

Deadline for publication of articles is

the 20th

of the month prior to

bi-monthly issues: January

March

May

July

September

November

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE

1995 Campion Victoria Sunbridge Cruiser Twin Volvo Penta SX 5.0L MFI, fresh water cooler, only 395 hours. Excellent condition. Trailer not included. $28,500 For more details call Rod 604 795-6126 or Ted 604 859-6102

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San Juan Islands Trip 2010

SQUADRON PULLOVERS

$45.00 each

Available in various sizes

And colours

Navy, Black or Grey

Contact Ray Salloway for

More information

Broughton Trip 2010- Gary Clow

Reid Island – by Barb Marshall

Available in Navy,

Black, or Grey

Contact Ray Salloway

For more information

San Juan Islands Trip 2010

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All Members are Welcome!

Bridge meetings are open to all Valley Squadron members and are held every 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Join us at 19:00 hours, sharp, (January – June) at our ***NEW*** meeting place in downtown

Abbotsford –

Legal Grounds Coffeehouse, #2 – 33775 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, BC.

Please come and join us for our next meetings: March 8th and April 12th (AGM at 7:30pm)

Valley Squadron Bridge Officers 2010-2011

Commander Sq. Administrative Officer Sq. Training Officer Sq. Assisant Training Officer Sq. Secretary Sq. Treasurer Sq. PRO Officer Sq. Supply Officers Sq. Membership Officer Sq. Editor Sq. Marep/Environmental Sq. Cruise Master Sq. Socials Sq. Historian Sq. Trustee Sq. Webmaster Sq. Training VHF Sq. Training VHF Sq. Training VHF Members at Large Port Capt- Fraser R/Mission Port Capt- Cultus/Harrison Past Commander

Ray Salloway Glen Hurley Gary Clow Tony Lamb Elaine Stevens Colyn Welsh Vacant Roger & Miriam Cavenaile Ron Gillies Joanne Lillos Arlene Procunier Tim Marshall Sandra Clow Gloria Caplette Ron Gillies Marc Procunier John Tymoschuk Bryan Stolee Carol Lyle Charleen Gregorig Rob Turner Fred Walker Brian Hanneson Ted Blackall Bill Hopkins Dave Hampson Gary Clow

852-8700 826-4205 792-9373 853-8832 858-9936 309-9210 858-0970 792-6626 794-9826 852-1166 820-6810 792-9373 852-3578 792-6626 852-1166 701-6618 858-4848 852-2805 859-6102 853-7800 850-2447 854-1649 859-6102 796-0144 819-4275 792-9373

salloway@telus.net

glenhurley@shaw.ca Gary_Clow@telus.net hyperlambs@telus.net egstevens@shaw.ca ckwelsh@shaw.ca saundersx@telus.net rgilliesis@shaw.ca djsailing@shaw.ca aproc@telus.net timmarshall@shaw.ca smclow@telus.net gcaplette@shaw.ca rgilliesis@shaw.ca spqr_pompei@hotmail.com jltymo@yahoo.com bjstolee@telus.net smith852@telus.net ctcharted@shaw.ca 4turners@telus.net seldomwet@shaw.ca bvhanneson@shaw.ca ctcharted@shaw.ca wjhopkins@hotmail.com Gary_Clow@telus.net