MINUTES OF THE 2017SPRING CONFERENCE MEETING
Saturday,1 April 2017
Charlotte County Event Center, Punta Gorda, Florida
Call To Order:The Conference was called to order at 1400 by D/C Warren Maciag, SN, who announced that P/D/C Herbert K. Schneider, SN would be parliamentarian for the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance led by R/C Myles, Gee, SN
Invocation and Memorials:P/D/C Robert D. Barber, SN
Introductions:R/C Gee:
Chief Commander’s Representative,National Executive Officer, V/C Gary P. Cheney, SN and guest, P/R/C Ann T. Bailey, AP, District 22 Bridge Officers, Chairman of the Rules Committee, D/Lt Sami Lucas, JN, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, Lt/CAudrey A. Rice, P,Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Stf/C Anna Morris, JN, Past District Commanders of District 22, National Officers of USPS and Past District Commanders of other districts now serving in District 22.
Roll Call of Squadrons and Verification of a Quorum: D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa, P called the roll and verified that a quorum was present, with 116 squadron delegates, 15 squadron commanders or their representative and 24 elected delegates.
Minutes of the 2016 Fall Conference: The minutes of the 2016FallConference were accepted as presented in the seat packets.
Chief Commander’s Message: V/C Cheney spoke to a power point presentation pointing out that changes are needed to market USPS, the marketing group is asking the public what they want to learn, courses will then be created to fill the need and America’s Boating Club will be used more in marketing.
Report of the Conference Committee: P/D/C Myles Gee, SN
- Thanked and complimentedthe conference committee for all their work on the conference.
- Fall Conference will be held October 7 at the Charlotte County Event Center, with the Commander and Council Meetings to be held October 6.
- Hotel rates will be: Punta Gorda Waterfront - $69 city view/$89 water; Four Points Sheraton - $109 and Wyvern - $115.
- He moved to contract with the Charlotte County Event Center for the 2018 Spring and Fall ConferencesApril 13 – 16 and October 4 – 7 at a cost not to exceed $2,000 per event, second by P/D/C Ken Beckman, SN motion passed.
- He asked Julie McGarr to stand and be recognized for all her efforts as chair of the Conference Committee and announces her ‘retirement’.
Summarized Reports of District Officers (all full reports on file with District Secretary):
District Treasurer – D/Lt/C Harold W. Anderson, AP
Reviewed the Financial Reports and complimented committees for doing a good job in keeping events on budget.
District Secretary – D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa, P
Thanked the Secretary Department volunteers and Squadrons for timely submittal of delegates and expressed appreciation to Assistant Secretary Sandy Kuskin for her efforts during her tenure.
District Administrative Officer– D/Lt/C Donald K. Cook, SN
Discussed the projects accomplished by the members of the AO Department.
District Educational Officer – R/C Jack Purse, SN
Complimented members on holding ABC classes, graduating 579 students, discussed the Boating Primer aimed at new boaters.
District Executive Officer – D/Lt/C Sue Lomastro, AP
Recognized committee members and thanked everyone for working to support USPS objectives.
District Commander –D/C Warren Maciag, SN
Briefly discussed the Annual Meeting and complimented D22 on achieving 100% Retention as well as being the top district in achieving the Civic Service Award.
Financial Report of 2016 Fall Conference and 2016 District C & Rwere covered by District Treasurer Anderson during his report with the Conference coming in under budget and C & R had a gain.
Audit Committee Report of Financial Reports: Lt/CRice reported in accordance with District 22 Bylaws, Article, Sections 2.1.2,the Audit Committee reviewed the Treasurer’s records of disbursements and receipts for the 2016Fall Conference and the 2016Annual C&R. The documents were examined and found to be complete and accurate. Motion was made byP/R/C Kenneth Beckman, SN, seconded by Stf/C Jan Lane, SN to accept the Auditing Committee Report as presented, motion passed.
Educational Fund Representative Report: P/D/C Thomas Krupa, AP explained the new collection and payment procedures.
Awards Committee Report: P/D/C Jim Keil, APreviewed the following:
3.2.6 - Venice Boating Achievement Trophy
Awarded as set forth in Standing Rule 3.1 to each squadron graduating at least one student for every three members as recorded by the annual report of the National Education Department on the previous 30 June. The squadron with the highest points will also receive the Venice Boating Achievement Trophy [Conf Oct 09].
Venice Power Squadron desires to eliminate this award and has so notified the District Commander.
Awards Committee recommends that 3.2.6 be changed to ‘Reserved’
3.5.9 - USPS D/22 Apollo BeachBoatingSafetyAward
Awarded as set forth in Standing Rule 3.1 each year to the squadron achieving the best results in boating safety in accordance with criteria established annually, as of 1 September, by a majority vote of the District Safety Committee. Based on existing criteria, the District Safety Committee will receive squadron entries and advise the first, second and third place winners [Conf Oct 09].
Awards Committee recommends that 3.5.9 be changed to ‘Reserved’
Rules Committee Report: D/Lt Lucasrecommended that the awards be eliminated.
P/C Charles R. Brunner, SN moved to eliminate both 3.2.6 and 3.5.9 and show those sections as ‘Reserved’, 2nd by P/D/C Herbert K. Schneider, SN, motion carried unanimously.
Announcement of Awards Presented during the Awards Luncheon:
District Commander’s Outstanding Service Awards
Presented by D/C Maciag
Squadron Hospitality Coordinator Award -Presented to those squadrons who planned, coordinated and set-up the Squadron Hospitality Event at the 2017 Spring Conference.
Clearwater Sail and Power SquadronManatee Sail and Power Squadron
St. Petersburg Sail and Power SquadronVenice Sail and Power Squadron
Special Thanks for Margaritaville Evening – Presented to Squadron who hosted the Friday night dinner
Peace River Sail and Power Squadron
Cruise and Rendezvous Host and Co-Host Squadrons - Presented to those squadrons who planned, hosted and co-hosted the 2016 District Fall Cruise and Rendezvous at Palm Island Marina, Cape Haze.
Host: St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron
Co-hosts: Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron and Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron
Round Table Presenters and Seminar Moderators
V/C Gary P. Cheney, SN D/C Warren Maciag, SNR/C Myles Gee, SN P/C Leon Warshaw, S P/D/C Barry Rush, SN P/Lt/C Mike Stewart, SN
R/C Jack Purse, SND/1st/Lt Jack Nason, SN1st/Lt William Spenser, SN
Lt/C Gary Wells, AP
USPS Distinctive Communicator Newsletter Awards:
Presented by D/C Maciag and D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa, P
Boca Ciega Sail and Power SquadronLubber’s Line
Cape Coral Sail and Power SquadronThe Buoys
Ft. Myers Power SquadronScuttlebutt
Manatee Sail and Power SquadronHelm Station
Marco Island Sail and Power SquadronThe Eagle’s Eye
Peace River Sail and Power SquadronPeace River Pilot
Sanibel Captiva Sail andPower SquadronSoundings
Sarasota Power and Sail SquadronSouth Wind
St. Petersburg Sail and Power SquadronForce 12
Tampa Power SquadronShort Blast
USPS Website Distinctive Communicator Awards
Presented by D/C Maciag and D/Lt/C Krupa
Anna Maria Power SquadronBoca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron
Cape Coral Sail and Power SquadronClearwater Sail and Power Squadron
Ft. Myers Power SquadronManatee Sail and PowerSquadron
Marco Island Sail and Power SquadronPeace River Sail and Power Squadron
San Carlos Bay Sail and Power SquadronSanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron
St. Petersburg Sail and Power SquadronVenice Sail and Power Squadron
AWARDS & CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE
SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT
Presented by D/Lt/C Krupa,V/C Cheney and D/C Maciag
Fort Myers Publication Trophy: This award is presented to the squadron having the best publication as judged by the publications committee.
3rd Place – Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron – South Wind
2nd Place – Sanibel Captive Sail and Power Squadron - Soundings
1st Place and Trophy Winner-Fort Myers Power Squadron - Scuttlebutt
Peace River Graphics Trophy: This award is presented to the squadron publication having excellence in overall design that results in stimulating reader interest, augmenting explicitness, and improving communications among members.
3rd Place – tie – Fort Myers Power Squadron – Scuttlebutt
and Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron – South Wind
2nd Place –Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron - Soundings
1st Place and Trophy Winner- Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron – The Eagle’s Eye
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
Presented by D/Lt/C Cook, V/C Cheney and D/C Maciag
Naples Cruise and Rendezvous Attendance Trophy:This award is presented annually to the Squadron achieving the highest prorated scores for attendance at the D22 Cruise and Rendezvous.
3rd Place – Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
2nd Place–St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron
1st Place and Trophy Winner–Manatee Sail and Power Squadron
Anna Maria Island “Shipping Over” Trophy: Awarded to the Squadrons showing the largest percentage of membership renewals for the current year ending 1 August 2016.
4th Place – Peace River Sail and Power Squadron
3rd Place – Ft. Myers Power Squadron
2nd Place – Anna Maria Island Sail and Power Squadron
(also won 1st Place Nationally for 75-113 member group)
1st Place and Trophy Winner – Tampa Power Squadron
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Presented by R/C Purse, D/1st/Lt Nason, V/C Cheneyand D/CMaciag
Certificate of Education Proficiency: In recognition of successful completion of the grade of Advanced Piloting or higher and three elective courses.
Michael McClintic, AP,Manatee Sail and Power Squadron
P/Lt/C Herman Kuhnel, AP, San Carlos Bay Sail and Power Squadron
Michael Scahill, AP and George Vraney, JN, Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
P/Lt/C Ron Matuska, AP, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron
Educational Achievement Award: Recognition of member who has earned the highest grade available to USPS members – Senior Navigator.
Robert Meier, SN, Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Presented by D/Lt/C Lomastro, V/C Cheney, D/C Maciag
Century Club Award for Vessel Safety Checks: Awarded to members by nationalfor completing 100 plus inspections in the year.
Cdr Thomas Rossini, SN, Crystal River Sail and Power Squadron14thYear
P/C James W. Cooke, P, Ft. Myers Power Squadron12thYear
P/D/C Thomas Krupa, AP, St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron 8th Year
National Millennium Club Award for Vessel Safety Checks: 1000 Vessel Safety Checks Cumulative
P/D/C Thomas F. Rossini, SN, Crystal River Sail and Power Squadron5th year
National Squadron with Most Vessel Safety Checks:
2nd Place in the NationCrystal River Power Squadron
United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Division Recreational Boating Safety Partnering with Pride Award: “in recognition of your dedication and valuable contribution to the National Recreational Boating Safety Program”
Lt/C Tom Rossini, SN-INCrystal River Power Squadron
Crystal River Safety Vessel Check Trophy – Awarded to the Squadron whose membership has completed the greatest number of vessel safety checks.
3rd Place –Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
2nd Place - Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron
1st Place and Trophy Winner - Crystal River Sail and Power Squadron
Crystal River Safety Vessel Check Improvement Trophy - Awarded to the Squadron who obtained the highest percentage increase in number of vessel inspections from the previous year.
3rdPlace –Peace River Sail and Power Squadron
2nd Place –Lakeland Sail and Power Squadron
1stPlace and Trophy Winner – Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
COMMANDER’S AWARDS
Presented by D/C Maciag and V/C Cheney
National Distinguished Squadron Civic Service Award: All squadrons in the United States Power Squadron are eligible. At the National Meeting in Orlando, the winning squadrons were announced by Chief Commander Louie Ojeda, SN and Boat US Foundation. Within the 10 highest ranking Squadrons in the Nation were the following:
Peace River Sail and Power Squadron
Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron
Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
Venice Sail and Power Squadron
Show of Appreciation: The District presented a monetary award and certificate to the following Squadrons who hosted seminars at their facility:
Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron
Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron
Life Membership Plaques: awarded to members who have earned 25 merit marks. These members are exempt from paying dues any longer:
Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron – P/C Joseph D. Kane, AP
Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron – P/d/C James F. Keil, AP
Clearwater Sail and Power Squadron – Lt/C Peter P. Losi, AP
Peace River Sail and Power Squadron – P/D/C W. Lyle, Rea, SN, Barbara Troike, N,
Lt Henry O. Wagley, JN and Ruth E. Wagley, P
Fort Myers Power Squadron – P/C Ruth Miller, S
Manatee Sail and Power Squadron – P/C Carl E. Nyman, JN
St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron – P/C James B. Greenhalgh, SN
and D/Lt Wayne F. Partie, SN
Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron – Richard P. Waterhouse, JN
Member Emeritus: awarded to members who have earned 50 merit marks. This member becomes a USPS Governing Board Representative:
P/C Robert A. Van Jones, SN
Boat US Civic Service Award: Awarded to District 22as “Top District” in recognition of exceptional service and public boating safety education to the boating community. The Top USPS District Award recognized the collective efforts of the squadrons within a region.
USPS National 2016 Growth Award: District 22 was awarded First Place among all USPS Districts for achieving 100% retention. This achievement further punctuates the fantastic work being done in District 22 to grow and retain members.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Stf/C Anna Morris, JN introduced the following slate for the 2017-2018 Watch Year:
Commander:D/Lt/C Susan Lomastro, APSarasota
Executive Officer: D/Lt/C Donald K. Cook, SN Manatee
Educational Officer: R/C Jack, Purse, SN (2ndof 3 yr term)Sanibel-Captiva
Administrative Officer: Lt/C Edward H. Reiss, SNMarco
Secretary: D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa, P (4th of 3 yr term) St. Petersburg
Treasurer: D/Lt/C Harold Anderson, AP(3rdof 3 yr term)Peace River
Asst Educational Officer:D/1/Lt John R. Nason, SN (2ndof 3 yr term) Naples
Assistant Secretary:VACANT
Assistant Treasurer:D/1/Lt Andrea K. Battaglia, SN (3rdof 3yr term)Marco Island
GENERAL COMMITTEES(Note: names in italics previously elected and year in office)
Auditing Committee:
1st year – Lt/C Teri O’Connell, SNMarco Island
2nd year – Lt/C Scott Morris, PTampa
3rd year - VACANT
Rules Committee:
1st year – Lt Lee Harkness, APMarco Island
2nd year – P/D/C Herbert K. Schneider, SNCape Coral
3rd year - D/Lt Charles R. Brunner, SN Manatee
Nominating Committee:
1st year – D/C Warren Maciag, SNCape Coral
1st year – Stf/C James H. Strothers, SNSanibel Captiva
1st year – Cdr Ronald Terciak, JNSan Carlos Bay
(serving the 3rd year for P/R/C Lewis W. Dance, SN)
2nd year -P/C James E. Olmes, SN, Marco Island (3 yr term)
2nd year - P/D/C Constance H. Beckman, SN, St. Petersburg ( 3 yr term)
3rd year - R/C Myles Gee, SN, Manatee 3 year term)
Respectfully submitted,
D22 Nominating Committee:Stf/C Anna Morris, JN -Chair
and the following members of the committee:Stf/C Janet U. Lane, SN, R/C Myles Gee, SN,
P/R/C Lewis Dance, SN, R/C Connie Beckman, SN and P/C James Olmes, SN
A motion was made by Stf/C Morris to accept the slate as presented, 2nd by P/D/C Keil, motion passed.
Nominations were then re-opened for the 2 vacant positions, Cdr Susan Parrish, AP nominated Lt/C Audrey Rice for the Audit Committee, who accepted the nomination, 2nd by P/D/C Parrish, motion passed. No nominations were received for the Assistant Secretary position.
C/C Rep V/CCheney conducted the election of District Officers.Secretary Krupa was asked if there were any other petitions received for nomination to district office, having none a motion was made to have the Secretary cast one vote for the slate by P/D/C Kenneth Beckman, SN, 2nd by P/C Cliff Schmidt, SN and approved unanimously. V/C Cheney then turned the meeting back to D/C Maciag.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS: D/C Maciagreminded everyone:
a.)Fall Conference October 7 - Charlotte County Event Center
b.)Commander and Council Meetings – October 6 – Charlotte County Event Center
c.)District C & R – November 2 – 5 at South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island
d.)Change of Watch social to begin at 1700
MEETING WAS RECESSED BY D/C Maciagat 1630until the Change of Watch.
Meeting was reconvened at 1850 by D/C Maciag, who presented his farewell remarks, thanking the
Bridge for their service and dismissed all appointed officers.
C/C Rep V/C Cheney was called forward to make remarks, dismissed D/C Maciag, all elected officers and committees. He then called forward D/C elect Susan Lomastro for installation as D/C.
D/Lt/C Krupa conducted the Passing of the Flag Ceremony from P/D/C Alta Mullins, SN through all P/D/C’s present to D/C Lomastro.
V/C Cheneythen installed the new Bridge, Assistants and elected Committee Members.
There being no further business to conduct, D/C Lomastro adjourned the meeting at 1913.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandra Krupa, P
D/Lt/C Sandra Krupa,P
District Secretary
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