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Fort Vancouver will be planning 50th Anniversary events throughout 2012. Our Anniversary committee will be looking for volunteers to help for all of these events. If you would like to help out contact the committee chair P/C Bob Cravens you can also click here to view a copy of the committee's report on planned events. |
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Our squadron bylaws are in the process of being revised so they match up to the national by-laws. If you would like to look the draft copy over click here. |
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To find out when our next Public Boating Class is scheduled for Click Here. You can also check our squadron calendar. For more information you can contact Neal Smith at (503) 730-6336.
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Washington State Boater Education Card requirement will be phased in from 2008 to 2014. The cards are now being issued. All operators of boats having motors of 15 horsepower or greater are required to have their Boater Safety Education Card, click on the card to see when this the law will apply to you or your family members. You can also download an application there.
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National is now ready to issue BOC kits for “Inland Water(IW) ” certification. These kits will provide the Passport to be filled in by a BOC Certifier and an on-the-water boat handling skill demonstration for the “IW” BOC card. National is charging $30.00 for each BOC kit, plus $2.00 for shipping and handling for a total of $32.00 for each kit.
Our SEO George Eaton is ready to place an order for those members who are interested in obtaining a BOC certification. Please let him know Nov 4th if you would like to start the BOC process and would like him to order a IW kit for you.
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An advertisement appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of United States Power Squadrons magazine, The Ensign offering the ResQ Disc to USPS members at a reduced price of $45.00 which includes shipping and handling..
The Fort Vancouver Sail and Power Squadron can order these discs in case quantities of 12 discs at a further reduced cost. The Squadron is offering to purchase these discs and sell them to our members for $40 includes shipping and handling.. If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these ResQ Discs through the Squadron and or to see a short training video on the ResQ Disk Click Here |
USPS Seminars - Basic Chart Reading, Using a GPS, VHF-DSC Marine Radios and On Board Weather Forecasting Seminars are available for your group. If you would like more information check our Seminars' Page. You can also email Fred Taylor at aseo@fvsps.org. You can now register and place a deposit on-line with PAYPAL or a credit card.
USPS Boat Operator Certification Program is just around the corner. If you would like to find out more of about this new program, here is a reprint from USPS Education Dept news letter. Read More
Just a reminder that you can renewal your membership on-line all you need is your certificate number, invoice number and a credit card To renewal on-line Click Here.
Water Trails Trailered Boat Group - If you have a trailerable boat and want to travel with the group come join us.
Paddle Group- If you have an interest in paddle boating (canoes or kayaks) this is the group for you. If you are interested in participating or would like more information contact Rick Gilbertson
| Lady Skippers Luncheon -Lady Skippers meet the second Thursday of the month. There are no meetings in July, August, September and January. Check the squadron calendar for the location of our next meeting. |
| General Meetings- Are normally held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. There are no meetings in June, July or August. Check our squadron calendar for the date and details of the next meeting. |
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