0800 Commander's Breakout - D/Lt/C Don Ellis, SN-CN Education Breakout - D/Lt/C Wil Hugli, SN

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1 United States Power Squadron's District 15 Spring Council and Conference Saturday, 16 April 2016 Hosted by Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power Squadron at Staybridge Suites in Covington, Louisiana Uniform G - Black trousers and short sleeve Shirt Change Of Watch at 1800 attendees - Uniform "A" or appropriate attire Guest's cocktail or appropriate attire 0800 Commander's Breakout - D/Lt/C Don Ellis, SN-CN Education Breakout - D/Lt/C Wil Hugli, SN 0900 Council Meeting Call To Order - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, D/XO Don Ellis, SN-CN, brings up a standing rule 001 for a grade extension for District 15 that addresses the Boat Operator Certification (BOC). MOTION made to discussion and slate for Conference by P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN, and seconded by P/D/C John Bell, AP, motion passed - Also brought up was what follows The Nominating Committee shall consist of a chairman and TWO other members, ONE of whom shall be elected each year for a term of three years. If practical this committee shall be so constituted that at least half the members are past district commanders or past district lieutenant commanders and with not have more than one member from any one squadron. No member of this committee whose term is expiring shall be re-nominated to this committee and no member of this committee shall be eligible for nomination by this committee to any elective office of the district during the bridge year following service on this committee. This committee shall annually nominate a candidate for each elective district position and its nominating report shall be mailed first class postal mail, hand delivered or sent via to the district secretary not fewer than 45 days prior to the date of the Spring Conference. MOTION made by P/D/C John Bell, AP, to adopt passed on to Conference seconded by Cdr Greg Dies, SN, no discussion all agreed passed Roll Call - P/D/C John Bell, AP, Council Roll Call for clarification of voting delegate members ; Commander - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, Executive Officer - D/Lt/C Deon Ellis, SN-CN, Education Officer - D/Lt/C Wil Hugli, SN, Administration Officer - D/Lt/C Chuck Fosha Jr., AP, Secretary - Debi Gould, S, Treasurer - D/Lt/C Karen Gercak, AP, Immediate Past District Commander - P/D/C Lenny Long, SN, Planning Committee - P/C Dean Hoffman, P, Nominations Committee - P/D/C Barry Pipes, JN, Audit Committee - P/C John Gniady, P, Rules Committee - P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN, Squadron Commanders - Baton Rouge Sail and Power Taylor Baldridge, S, Fort Walton Sail and Power Ray Morgan, SN, Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power Joey Wheeler, AP, Mississippi Gulf Coast Sail and Power Darien Hill, N, Mobile Sail and Power Larry Lartigue, P, New Orleans Greg Deis, SN, Pensacola Sail and Power Rod Powell, AP, Perdido Bay David Packett 1

2 Council and Conference Guests - Chief Rep and wife - N/F/Lt Mike Wiedel, JN-IN, and Stf/C Kim Wiedel, P Quorum Confirmed By District Secretary - D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S Report Of The Nominating Committee - P/D/C Barry Pipes, JN (absent) report given by P/D/C John Bell, AP Fall Council And Fall Conference Dates - D/Lt John Gniady, P 2016, Fall District 15 Council will be in Mobile at the Homeport on Saturday, 17 of September and District 15 Fall Conference will be hosted by Pensacola on October Council Adjourned - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN 0930 Spring Conference Called To Order - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN Advancing Of The Colors - Honor Guard from Mandeville High School Reserve Officers Training Color Guard for presentations of colors of cadets lead by Sgt. McGee Pledge Of Allegiance - D/Lt/C Chris Cottrell USPS Pledge - D/Lt/C Don Ellis, SN-CN Invocation - D/F/Lt Ann Gniady, P Roll Call and Introductions - P/D/C John Bell, AP Baton Rouge Sail and Power (4) - Cdr Taylor Baldridge, S P/D/C, Lenny Long, SN, D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, P/C William B. DeArmond, AP Fort Walton Sail and Power (1) - P/R/C Wilber Hugli, SN Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power (9) - Cdr Joey Wheeler, AP,P/D/C Glenn Roy, AP, P/D/C Bill Dietrich, JN, P/C Carol Bell, S, D/1st/Lt Peggy Roy, S, D/F/Lt Ann Gniady, P, D/Lt John Gniady, P Mississippi Gulf Coast Sail and Power (2) - EXO Dane Reid, S, P/D/C Luther R. O'Brian, SN Mobile Sail and Power (3) - Cdr Larry Lartigue, P, D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S, P/C Don Rowe, SN New Orleans (8) - Cdr Greg Deis, SN, D/Lt/C Don Ellis, SN-CN, P/C Chester Cook, SN-CN, P/C Dan Ross, S, P/C Charles Chapman, SN-CN, Peter Lang Jr., SN, P/C Charles Heintz, S, P/C Nolan F. Haro, SN Pensacola Sail and Power (2) - P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN, P/C Dean Hoffman, P and guest Jean McKee Perdido Bay (4) - Cdr Dave Packett, S, P/D/C Hal Brewer, AP, P/C Pat Brewer, P, P/C Richard Carson, JN Bridge Roll - P/D/C John Bell, AP District Commander - Bill Arcediano, SN-CN Executive Officer - Don Ellis, SN-CN 2

3 Education Officer - Wil Hugli, SN Administration Officer - Chuck Fosha Jr., AP (absent) Secretary - Debi Gould, S Treasurer - Karen Gercak, AP (absent) Planning Committee - Dean Hoffman, P Auditing - John Gniady, P Past District Commander - Lenny Long, SN, John Bell, AP, Hal Brewer, AP, Glenn Roy, AP, Harry Hebb, SN, Buddy O'Brian, SN, Bill Dietrich, JN, Conference Guests Introduced by John Bell - Chief Commander's Representative and wife - N/F/Lt Mike Wiedel, JN-IN and Stf/C Kim Wiedel, P from Massachusetts Sail and Power Squadron Necrology - D/F/Lt Ann Gniady, P - from Lake Pontchartrain, Bob Christian, New Orleans, Robbie Jarrell Establishment Of A Quorum - D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S - yes 25% of Conference members are present which constitutes a established quorum Change Order Of Business - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN Clarification Of Voting Delegates - P/D/C Bill Dietrich, JN, the voting delegates for this conference are composed of the members of the council, past district commanders who are active and members of this district and squadron's and commanders of squadrons of this district and or their delegates Fall Conference Minutes Approval - D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S, minutes submitted in writing to District Commander, Bridge and Squadron Cdr for approval MOTION made P/C Charlie Chapman, SN-CN, seconded by Lenny Long for approval- No discussion, called to vote and passed. Host Squadron's Welcome - Cdr Joey Wheeler, AP. Welcomed everyone to District 15 Spring Conference and celebration of 25th Anniversary of this Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power along with recognized life member Bill Dietrich Chief Commander's Message - Introduced by D/C Bill - N/F/Lt Mike Wiedel, JN-IN from District 10 - CC sends greetings "we're one big family, National Marketing is hard at work to brand our organization our target audiences age group. Most want electronic delivery to courses. Public owns USPS brand, to promote recreational boating and to make the water a better place. Make our org. have a good working relationship to the Coast Guard. New uniform Tropical "T" casual, but professional image. Attend National meetings to help communications between squadrons. Expenses are changing their will be a registration fee of $35 at National no charge for just meetings. Discussion on activities for children, boat insurance, chartering a new squadron being a difficult challenging process. 3

4 Treasurer's Report - Karen Gercak, AP, (absent) report given by Asst Daniel C. Ross, S, as of August 2015 has not changes much revenue, expenses, credits etc. Secretary's Report - D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S, no report Administrative Officer's Report - Charles E. Fosha Jr., AP, (absent) D/C called on departments present - Membership - P/D/C Glenn Roy asked for first-timer at meeting there was one from Lake Pontchartrain Port Captain - report Charles B. Chapman Jr., SN, no report Operations Training report - Wilbur Hugli, SN Ft Walton is the only squadron reported to have had OT in the last six months, he also announced the they have a Virtual Trainer Educational Officer's Report - D/Lt/C Wil Hugli, SN, announced Ft Walton Sail and Power now has a virtual trainer, Boat Operator Certificate (BOC) make sure you file HQ800 reports for on the water training, SEO's and Commander's register for seminar, advises to teach State requirements before ABC3 then edit so there is not a conflict, Cyber members need to be followed up on contact Commander's and SEO should be getting from National Executive Officer's Report - D/Lt/C Don Ellis, SN-CN, Liaison/Legislative Don Larson, AP, (absent)- no report- Public Relations - Carol Arcediano (absent) given by D/C Bill Arcediano SN-CN - be sure to go to D15 Facebook page and "Like" Vessel Safety Check Charles B. Chapman, SN - 34 Vessel Inspectors in District contact me if you need any forms Safety Chair Glenn Roy, AP - asked what the silent killer is and Carbon Monoxide is the answer systems like a hangover you can't smell it or tastes it be sure you keep boat well ventilated. ExO report - OD1 is in, Loyal Association of Navigators (LAN) being revived between navigators Chester Cooke, SN-CN to explain 1985 started to promote continued education Luther O'Brian, SN was presented a plaque Commander's Report - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, It feels strange to be at a meeting without who was a mentor to me, Robbie Jarrell, AP, who passed his bar and will be sorely missed, ByLaws that the members go directly into the Provisional Squadron and to the District the Squadron belongs to/ instead of a Squadron existing - D/15 played a major roll in this was John Bell, AP, Don Ellis, SN-CN, and the Provisional Squadron Committee thank you. New members need to join us on our journey to build USPS. A point was brought up out a new membership class as a social membership only, also terminology change is needed for better communication to entice understanding of what we do. Information Technology Committee has a template for websites now to list event, newsletters, members rosters and contact information. National Secretary asked for help with membership of services to new squadrons and members. Fall Governing Board August in Pittsburg 2017 Fall GB Meeting in Dallas September, next year Annual in Orlando Presentation Of Awards - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN. Web sites and Publication, Honor Roll for District 15 Education Fund goes to each Squadron, District 15 4

5 came in 4th at National for Growth Award - New Orleans 3% growth and Mobile Sail and Power 4%, Life Members = 2 Nominating Committee Report - P/D/C Barry Pipes, JN, (absent) presented by John Bell, AP - recommendations as of 15 March as follows District Commander - Don Ellis, SN-CN (New Orleans) Executive Officer - Barry DeArmond, AP (Baton Rouge Sail and Power) Educational Officer - Wil Hugli, SN (Fort Walton Sail and Power) Administrative Officer - Joey Wheeler, AP (Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power) Secretary - open - looking for nomination from the floor, no nominations from the floor Treasurer - Daniel Ross, S (New Orleans) Assistant Secretary - Lynn Haase, AP (Lake Pontchartrain Sail and Power) Assistant Treasurer - Dane Reid, S ( Mississippi Gulf Coast Sail and Power) Nominating Committee - 1year John Bell, AP, chair, 1year Don W. Rowe, SN, 2 years Peggy Larkins, P, 2 years, Lenny Long, SN, 3 years, Open 3 years P/D/C, and P/D/C Bill Arcediano, AP-CN Rules Committee - chair Doug Gardner, AP, 2 years, Dane Reid, S, 3 years, Ron Swope, SN Auditing Committee - chair, John Gniady, P, 2 years, Taylor Baldridge, S, 3 years, Eddie Brazeal, AP 3 years Planning Committee - 1 year chair Jim Pech, AP, Charles Fosha Jr., AP, 2 years Lynne W. Reynolds, AP, 2 years Tom Larkins, AP, 3 year position is Open Submitted by: P/D/C John Bell, AP, P/C Pat Brewer, P, P/C Peggy Larkins, P, P/D/C Lenny Long, SN, P/D/C Barry Pipes, JN (Chairman) this concludes the Nominations Report except for Secretary - discussion from floor D/C Bill asked for a motion to accept the Nominations Report as submitted MOTION was made P/D/C Glenn Roy, AP, by and seconded P/C Dean Hoffman, P, vote called for and passed to accept this slate of officers Rules Committee Report - P/R/C Harry W. Hebb, SN - last November our Bylaws were approved by National but they suggested this approach to the General Committees- Audit Committee consist of a chair and two other members- Rules Committee consists of a chair and two other members the other General Committees consist of a chair and five other members totaling six. So this would free up members on Nominations Committee from not participating. So my PROPOSAL to you is that the Nominating Committee New Rules shall consist of a chairman and two other members one of them shall be elected for two years this will not come into effect until National approves and this will not effect District 15 until the next election. MOTION TO ACCEPT BYLAW PROPOSAL - to change the number of members on the Nominating Committee for District 15 Section of our Bylaws as approved as of 1 November shall contain the following verbiage - the Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chair and two other members one of them shall be elected for a term of three years. The motion was seconded with no discussion and passed unanimously. Audit Report - incomplete no report 5

6 Educational Fund Report - P/D/C Luther O'Brien, SN. As of 1 April 2016 all contributions ( one dollar per member of each squadron) for the Education Fund that are collected by HQ in conjunctions with members dues collections will be sent to the member's squadron and not to the EdFund. This will ensure the squadrons will contribute in a lump sum to the EdFund for Honor Roll participation. On or about 15 April the EdFund will post a spread sheet on their web page on National's website. Squadrons should refer to Column 4 of this spread sheet to determine the amount of the squadron lump sum contribution required for honor roll participation. This amount must be received by the EdFund prior to 30 November. New Business - D/C Bill Arcediano SN-CN, and Executive Officer D/XO Don Ellis, SN-CN, has been working hard on an adoption of a standing rule with a USPS extension as follows that was presented at District 15 Council - STANDING RULE NUMBER 001 A standing rule to officially recognize D-15 Boat Operator Certification (BOC) level(s) achievement with USPS grade extension (that is AP-IN, SN-CN, et cetera). WHEREAS, The D15 Boat Operator Certification program began in earnest In the year, and WHEREAS, District 15 participants have, with much effort and enthusiasm, supported the BOC certification program in preparation for an expected eventual USCG boater licensing requirement needing such certified teachers and trainers to support such a requirement, and WHEREAS, These participants have completed multiyear, multi-course, and multi-skill performance tests, and WHEREAS, These courses, skills, and performances being preceded by stringent requirements and certification check-offs having led to the issue of passports and finally to official USPS Certifications of Inland Navigator (IN), Coastal Navigator (CN) through Offshore Navigator (ON), and WHEREAS, The USPS currently only recognizes six (6) grades (S,P, AP, JN, N, and SN). NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE MEMBERS OF DISTRICT 15, do hereby recognize and officially designate member BOC certification holders to so indicate by grade extensions in the form AP-IN, SN-IN, SN-CN, etcetera to be used and included in any and all rosters, communications and documents where possible. MOTION D/Lt/ C Don Ellis, SN-CN. Adoption of this standing rule is not a Bylaw change, it does not go to National, it is just for our District - seconded by P/D/C John Bell, AP. Discussion called by P/D/C Luther O'Brien, Jr. SN, who asked to table and removed by himself after discussion, P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN was asked to explain a Standing Rule and basic laws 1. Constitution 2. Bylaws and 3. Standing Rule. This rule is for District 15 to allowing and recommending the use of these grades and this rule can be changed by a vote at the next Conference. Call for a vote D/C Bill Arcediano SN-CN, motion passed. I certify a quorum was present at the Conference and that the motion was approved by a majority of the voting members of the D/15 Conference. D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S, District 15 Secretary Conference Planning Committee - D/Lt John Gniady, P, called on P/R/C Harry Hebb, SN, host to Fall Conference to be conducted14-16 October for a report.homewood Suites $ 129 per night meals separate, registration information in mail boxes - Saturday evening 6

7 theme - Margarita Theme, John Gniady announced Baton Rouge will host 2017 Spring D15 Conference around 22 April - Saturday, 17 September 2016 in Mobile for 1017 District 15 Spring Council. P/D/C John Bell, AP, reminded Conference that if the Secretary position is not filled the District 15 will have to dissolve as D/Lt/C Debi Gould, S, has stated, D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, to recess the meeting for election of Bridge Officers until Change Of Watch District 15 Conference be recessed till New Business reception before dinner in Commanders room Benediction - D/F/Lt Ann Gniady, P 1800 Recess ended and called to order - D/C Bill Arcediano, SN-CN, calls on Nomination's to proceed with recommendations and vote P/D/C John Bell, AP reread Bridge and Committees with slating for District Secretary Maddalynn DeArmond from Baton Rouge Sail and Power. It was moved, seconded and with no discussion, approved unanimously to accept the District 15 Bridge as presented. District 15 Conference Adjourned 7