PE Public The flotilla held winter and summer BS&S classes this year. None – Education We also did a Sail class, ACN, and a 3 lesson state class for the Little Rhody Boat Club. Roz Butziger FSO-PE, IPFC We need to discuss with our instructors the start date of the winter PE Classes and perhaps provide training for those who are interested in teaching a class. PA Public Affairs No Report Submitted – Tim O’Brien FSO-PA PV Program Visitor Nothing new to Report. – Maureen Van Herpe FSO-PV VE Vessel Don’t forget to report your vessel and paddle craft exams as – Examination discussed. If you are interested in teaching a Paddle Craft course, there is important information for those who use them on fresh David Siesel FSO-VE water venues such as how to get back in/on if you fall off. Experienced examiners are needed for the UPV program. OPS Operations. 5 are going to Mystic for a rendezvous over the VJ Day – weekend which starts AUGUST 12th. There will be a drink and Charles Jenison dinner party on Saturday evening and members are invited to come down by car and join in. All but two of the operational facilities have been out on orders this year and there will be more effort to get all vessels underway hours in August. Personal Protection Equipment We have received some, but are – still having problems getting correct size life jackets for new crew. Social Chair Nothing new to report. If anyone has any suggestions, please send to Maureen Maureen Van Herpe MS Marine Safety Nothing to report. – Gary Davis FSO-MS Navigation Systems Mike gave an overview of the NS program for the benefit of our guests and new members. 1/3 of the PATONs which are private Mike Quinn FSO-NS aids to navigation must be verified each season. All of the bridge lights must be checked at the beginning and usually at the end of the season. Anyone can become an aid verifier, but you must have ODUs with boat shoes to come on an official patrol. Elizabeth and Gary Davis have been undertaking the training to become watch standers at Boston Light. If you are interested in this program, please see Mike for more information. Info Services The importance of looking at your training report was stressed. /Computer Services Even if you do not have a qualification, the report lists all of the completion dates for the mandated training.
PE – Public Education Roz Butziger FSO-PE, IPFC The flotilla held winter and summer BS&S classes this year. We also did a Sail class, ACN, and a 3 lesson state class for the Little Rhody Boat Club. We need to discuss with our instructors the start date of the winter PE Classes and perhaps provide training for those who are interested in teaching a class. None PA – Public Affairs Tim O’Brien FSO-PA No Report Submitted PV – Program Visitor Maureen Van Herpe FSO-PV Nothing new to Report. VE – Vessel Examination David Siesel FSO-VE Don’t forget to report your vessel and paddle craft exams as discussed. If you are interested in teaching a Paddle Craft course, there is important information for those who use them on fresh water venues such as how to get back in/on if you fall off. Experienced examiners are needed for the UPV program. OPS – Operations. Charles Jenison 5 are going to Mystic for a rendezvous over the VJ Day weekend which starts AUGUST 12th. There will be a drink and dinner party on Saturday evening and members are invited to come down by car and join in. All but two of the operational facilities have been out on orders this year and there will be more effort to get all vessels underway hours in August. Personal Protection Equipment – We have received some, but are still having problems getting correct size life jackets for new crew. Social Chair Maureen Van Herpe Nothing new to report. If anyone has any suggestions, please send to Maureen MS – Marine Safety Gary Davis FSO-MS Nothing to report. Navigation Systems Mike Quinn FSO-NS Mike gave an overview of the NS program for the benefit of our guests and new members. 1/3 of the PATONs which are private aids to navigation must be verified each season. All of the bridge lights must be checked at the beginning and usually at the end of the season. Anyone can become an aid verifier, but you must have ODUs with boat shoes to come on an official patrol. Elizabeth and Gary Davis have been undertaking the training to become watch standers at Boston Light. If you are interested in this program, please see Mike for more information. Info Services /Computer Services The importance of looking at your training report was stressed. Even if you do not have a qualification, the report lists all of the completion dates for the mandated training.
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