but it's clear

I was very interested in joining the PS a while back. I looked up the web
site and all the info on classes and such was over 6 months out of date.
I sent a Email to the listed address and received no reply. I guess it is
a restrictive club that is not interested in new members

Morley

Morley B English wrote:

All local squadrons want ( and need) new members.
I  suggest that you contact the squadron in your area and talk to them.
As you know they ( we) are all volunteers. so , if something is not 100%
correct we do have families and businesses to run.
We teach thousands of people every year in classes from basic boating
through celestial with  ALL VOLUNTEER TEACHERS.
The courses are designed  with the beginner in mind for pleasure boaters. To
counter what one or two said about them being too simple or not challenging
enough they are not designed to get you  a six pack license. I hasten to add
that if you have taken  even some USPS  courses you will find the six pack
material much easier to learn.
CCC-
LETS ROLL!
Charles and Pat Culotta
Patterson, La.
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/charlesculotta/

From: "Morley B English" mttortuga@juno.com

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Hi, Morley......
Oddly, I had a similar experience a few years back.  Filled out a card at
the Boat Show, talked to the two fellows.  Called the number they gave me,
left a message.  Never heard a word.  Too bad.

Regards,

John Gaquin
Brefnie Queen, 32' Luhrs
blocked and wrapped @
Bass River Marina, West Dennis,  MA

John Gauqin said:

Well John, at least the fellows at the boat show booth would speak to
you.  I approached the USPS booth twice at a regional boat show, but the
three bearded, salty-looking admirals (to judge by their dress whites
and gold braid) were much too busy discussing organizational affairs to
speak with an outsider.

And Charles Culotta wrote:

I always enjoy your posts to TWL, Charles, but, at least in my area, the
USPS gives no sign of being interested in fresh blood.  I found the
local squadron had a listed phone number.  Only an answering machine,
but that's fair enough; it is a volunteer organization.  Over the course
of several months I left three messages on their machine.  Never heard
from them.

Well, that's all anecdotal, and no doubt the USPS does a great deal of
good.  But it seems obvious from many comments in this thread that I'm
not alone in my perception.

Sorry to be throwing still more fuel on the fire...  :(

--

Dave Goodman
M/V Dragonfly
Sarasota, FL

Guys,
Unfortunately there  are (probably) too darn many as you have described.
It is true that your experiences are anecdotal however that is only an excuse
as there is no reason for such ill treatment.
I SHALL bring this to the attention of the powers that be.
I imagine there are a number of USPS members on this list , I suggest that ALL
of us contact the home office!!!  e mail addresses are on the inside back cover
of ENSIGN.
CCC--
LETS ROLL!
Charles and Pat Culotta
Patterson, La.
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/charlesculotta/

there is no reason for such ill treatment.

ALL

cover of ENSIGN.

Gee Charlie Maybe that is the Point ! The people listed on the back cover
of the Ensign stopped listening years ago - might be to busy polishing their
uniform  buttons or filling out their expense accoutant reports ...

A sad state of affairs for Chapy's Navy .. I agree.

All the best
Ken  D/Lt

Dave, Morley & all,
Have been a member of the Louisville KY area PS for about 15 yrs. Have found
dedicated, hard working and very freindly and outgoing. And they constantly
recruiting boaters to take there safe boating classes with no requirement to
join. You're recruited for membership after this class. Their attitude
pretty represents they attitudes of people in our location. No snobs in our
boating groups, just maybe a few individuals. Sorry for your problems. It's
a dam shame a few "bad apples" can be assumed to represent a very worthwhile
group.
As stated by Charles the PS courses made the "six pack" alot easier.
Cheers,
Dick

Dick Schroder
Pan Handler Gulfstar '43
Floating happily in Holmes Beach FL

This sure beats an Indiana winter WOW!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Goodman" daveg@cencon.org
To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: TWL: Support Your Local (US) Power Squadron

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