Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron

Judy and Ralph Michaelsen hosted a Wine Tasting Fund Raiser at their elegantly furnished home in Annapolis Cove. The 15 participants brought a delicious array of snacks and desserts to complement the five different Beaujelais Noveau wines Ralph selected and introduced with his usual style and incomparable knowledge. Photo by Rich Romer	Squadron Sommelier Ralph Michaelsen introduces one of five different Beaujelai Noveau wines he selected for introduction at the Wine Tasting Fund Raiser he and Judy hosted at their home. Photo by Rich Romer
Embedded within the Squadron is the Silver Trident Society, an informal group of Past Commanders who meet quarterly to provide the Squadron with a Board of Advisors and to assist with Special Projects to advance the mission of Boating Safety through Boater Education. P/C John Gainer, right, has been the leader of the Silver Tridents since its formation three years ago. Pictured is their December luncheon meeting at Griffin's Restaurant in Parole. Photo by Rich Romer	An annual tradition for the Squadron's Holiday Season Party is a generous contribution of gifts, toys, games, and stuffed animals to the US Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign. This year, Corporal Lau from Long Island, New York, and Staff Sergeant John Stencel from Chicago, Illinois, represented the Fort Meade Marine Corps Detachment as our guests for dinner before gathering up the contributions for later distribution to deserving children. Photo by Rich Romer
Squadron Admin Officer Andy Gray substituted for Santa Claus as he administered the annual gift exchange & wrestling match at the Squadron's Annual Holiday Season Party. Once again the members showed amazing creativity as they stayed below the $10 cost ceiling for each gift item. Photo by Rich Romer	P/C Russ Slye, guest speaker at January's Membership Meeting, was assisted by Patapsco Power Squadron member Sam Freeman. Sam is also President of the Amatuer Radio organization the Maryland Mobiliers. Before the meeting, they set out a display of modern amateur radio equipment which can be used to enhance communication on the water. Photo by Rich Romer
P/C Russ Slye was guest speaker at January's Membership Meeting. Assisted by Sam Freeman and P/C Jerry Iler, Russ gave a overview of Amateur Radio and a demonstration of how a network can be created for specific purposes. Photo by Rich Romer	The Squadron's Ad Hoc Committee on PR and Marketing held its organizational meeting at P/C Joanne Gainer's home. Exec Comm Member Howard Cupples was elected Chairman. The Committee created three SubCommittees--Recruiting; Retention; and PR, Grants and Donations--which have all scheduled meetings before a second full Committee meeting one week later. The Exec Comm has requested a full report and recommendations by their February meeting. Photo by Rich Romer
D/Lt/C Arlene Anderson, is the District 5 Executive Officer. At the end of March, she will be promoted to Commander of USPS's largest District. Arlene was the guest of honor at the Annapolis Squadron's Annual Founders' Day Brunch, held this year at Hella's Restaurant in Millersville. Photo by Rich Romer	C Russ Slye, SN became a Power Squadron member in the early 1960s while a student at Georgia Tech. He was Commander of the Annapolis Squadron in 1980. During the annual Founders' Day Brunch, Russ provided an entertaining look at the Squadron during his year at the helm. Photo by Rich Romer
Weems and Plath President Peter Trogdon and his wife Cathie are valued honorary members of the Annapolis Squadron. Peter was the featured speaker at the Annual Founders' Day Brunch using PowerPoint to illustrate his entertaining original presentation on The History of Navigation. Photo by Rich Romer	At the Founders' Day Brunch, Past Commanders Lee and Stu Myers were honored as Members of the Year for 2006 by presentation of the Dudley Taylor Memorial Trophy. Photo by Rich Romer

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