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United States Power Squadrons Annual Meeting 2016 Orlando, 14-21 February 2016 N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G S C O M M I T T E E D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Greetings from 1 C/C Robert

Rosen Rooms 2 Activity & Meal Registration 2 Meeting Agenda, Dress Code 3 Uniform T 4 Area Map, SuperShuttle Discounts 5 Dining Options 6 More Dining Options Registration Form Greetings from R/C Bob

1 United States Power Squadrons Annual Meeting 2016 Orlando, February 2016 N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G S C O M M I T T E E D E C E M B E R INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Greetings from 1 C/C Robert Baldridge Excitement Is Building! Rosen Rooms 2 Activity & Meal Registration 2 Meeting Agenda, Dress Code 3 Uniform T 4 Area Map, SuperShuttle Discounts 5 Dining Options 6 More Dining Options Registration Form Greetings from R/C Bob Holub Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Dr. Orlando, FL The excitement is building for Orlando. The hotel is filling up and folks have got the dates, February, circled on their calendar. It s going to be fun! Be sure to arrive by Wednesday, 17 February, so you can attend committee business meetings, the Life Member reception and the Awards Banquet on Thursday. The keynote breakfast on Friday is always a draw followed by the EXPO and seminars. Come prepared to learn and share. Remember, for Friday, we ve called for Uniform T (Hawaiian-style shirt) to celebrate Louie Ojeda s coming term as Chief. Here s some good news: the Ship s Store is now carrying Uniform T shirts and there s a holiday 10% coupon available (see page 4). There s a gift idea! Of course, we have our formal meeting Saturday where we ll hear from our partners, conduct Governing Board business, and install our new officers. Then, Saturday evening is the official banquet honoring our new Chief. Many of us are off Sunday for the cruise out of Tampa. Orlando: Come for the friends and stay for the education! I ll see you there! Yours in Boating, Robert - Chief Commander Robert Baldridge, SN

PAGE 2 Rosen Rooms: 1-800-204-7234! Still Need to Make Hotel Reservations? We ve Got You Covered, but Don t Delay!

2 PAGE 2 Rosen Rooms: ! Still Need to Make Hotel Reservations? We ve Got You Covered, but Don t Delay! As we go to press, the online hotel reservation site, along with the Rosen Centre Hotel, is sold out. Rooms are available in other Rosen hotels close to the Rosen Centre; and our $139/night (plus tax) room rate is being honored, subject to room availability, for reservations made by 3 January To avoid disappointment, please call the Rosen s central reservations office at , and a member of their reservations team will do their best to assist you. If they cannot get you into the Rosen Centre, they will find you a room in another Rosen hotel. As rooms open up in the Rosen Centre, they will get you back into the Rosen Centre in the order of the bookings to the other Rosen hotels. Arrangements are also being made for transportation for overflow hotel guests to the Rosen Centre. We ve got you covered, but don t delay! Make your reservation today! - R/C Bob Holub, SN, National Meetings Committee Chair Activities & Meals Registration: Make Your Reservations by 3 January and Save! Make your reservations by 3 January 2016 to enjoy discounted pricing on activities and meals. To make your reservations by mail, use the registration form on page 8 of this newsletter, but the easiest and best way to make your reservations is to do it online. Here s how: On the USPS website ( log onto the Member Site and click on National Meetings in the left-hand menu. The Event Information link connects to the Begin Reservation Process page. Enter your USPS certificate number and your zip code or PIN number. This will pre-fill your registration form with your member information, making it easier to register for your activities and meals. Reservations may also be made in person at the hotel, with a $10 surcharge and subject to availability. Don t delay: Make your reservations today!

USPS Annual Meeting ORLANDO 2016 PAGE 3 Dress Code Sunday, 14 February through Thursday, 18 February USPS casual or other appropriate attire Thursday evening: Blazer with tie or appropriate aftersix

3 USPS Annual Meeting ORLANDO 2016 PAGE 3 Dress Code Sunday, 14 February through Thursday, 18 February USPS casual or other appropriate attire Thursday evening: Blazer with tie or appropriate aftersix attire Friday, 19 February Day: Uniform T (see page 4), USPS blazer with tie, opencollar or USPS polo shirt or other appropriate attire Evening: No official functions Saturday, 20 February Day: Uniform F Men: Regulation long-sleeve white shirt with black four-inhand tie and black uniform trousers, or other appropriate attire Women: Regulation longsleeve white blouse with black crossover tie and black skirt or slacks, or other appropriate attire Evening: Uniform A with bow tie, USPS blazer with tie, or special occasion evening attire Meeting Agenda The detailed Meeting Agenda is available on the National Meetings website, and updates will be posted as they are available. Check back often! There are no official functions from Sunday, 14 February through Wednesday, 17 February. First Aid and CPR/AED training will offered on Wednesday, 17 February. Thursday, 18 February, is devoted to committee meetings. You are welcome to participate in all open sessions. No advance registration is required. Thursday evening we celebrate with our New Life Member Reception and Awards Dinner. Friday, 19 February, begins with our Keynote Breakfast. Make your reservation to hear NASA s Chief Knowledge Officer, Dr. Weiping Yu, our keynote speaker. The rest of the day is devoted to department meetings, free seminars, and EXPO exhibits. If you re a first-timer, you ll be invited to enjoy a special reception Friday evening. Saturday, 20 February, is the day of the official Annual Meeting and Change of Watch. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you are authorized to vote, please be sure to pick up your voting card before this session. Visit the Ship s Store! The Ship s Store will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

PAGE 4 You ll Look Good in Uniform T! Uniform T is the official dress for Friday s sessions. Two styles Tropical Blue Palm Leaves and Tropical Red Hibiscus are now available in the Ship s Store.

4 PAGE 4 You ll Look Good in Uniform T! Uniform T is the official dress for Friday s sessions. Two styles Tropical Blue Palm Leaves and Tropical Red Hibiscus are now available in the Ship s Store. Both are available in adult unisex sizing (Small to 4X-Large), in a wrinkle resistant, stain-release, 55/45 cotton/poly poplin blend (4.5 oz.). Uniform T offers a classic fit and features side vents, a straight bottom, hemmed sleeves, and a patch pocket. The USPS Ship s Wheel logo is embroidered in white lettering. Pricing is $45 for Small to X-Large, $48 for 2X-Large, $52 for 3X-Large and $54 for 4X-Large. The Ship s Store is offering a 10% Holiday Sale discount on orders placed in December. This discount applies to Uniform T and your entire order, including sale items!

5 PAGE 5 So Conveniently Located... Enjoy a Discount on SuperShuttle Transfers to/from the Orlando International Airport! The Rosen Centre is conveniently located, just minutes from the Orlando International Airport, major tourist attractions, shopping, recreation and dining of all kinds (see pages 6-7). We ve arranged a discounted rate with SuperShuttle for round-trip transportation between the airport and the Rosen Centre. (Note that the discount does not apply to one-way transportation.) The discount is $4 off the normal rate and is good February Go to the SuperShuttle website ( and enter the discount code EDG4P. It will recognize the code as applying to USPS. If you have a frequent flyer number, you can use that also.

6 PAGE 6 Dining Options at the Rosen Centre

7 PAGE 7 Dining Options Nearby... Restaurants in the Rosen Centre and Nearby (Ranked by Trip Advisor in the Top 200 in Orlando) Miles from Restaurant Cuisine Rosen Centre Address Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill Seafood 0.1 Rosen Centre Everglades American 0.1 Rosen Centre 98Forty Tapas & Tequila Mexican, Spanish 0.1 Rosen Centre Banshoo Sushi Bar Sushi, Sashimi, Signature Rolls 0.1 Rosen Centre Café Gauguin Cuban, Caribbean, South Pacific, Thai 0.1 Rosen Centre Smooth Java Coffee Bar Coffee, Starbuck's drinks, Smoothies, Pastries 0.1 Rosen Centre Sam & Bubbe's Spirits, NY Deli noshes 0.1 Rosen Centre Red's Deli & Market 24-hour Sandwiches and Delicatessen 0.1 Rosen Centre Red Lobster Seafood Int'l Drive Village Inn American Westwood Boulevard Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse Italian, American, Pasta Westwood Boulevard Spencer's for Steaks & Chops American, Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary Destination Parkway Hilton Jack's Place American, Steakhouse, Seafood Int'l Drive The Capital Grille American, Steakhouse, Barbecue, Greek Int'l Drive Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café American, Pizza Int'l Drive Copper Canyon Grill American, Barbecue, Seafood, Grill Int'l Drive Maggiano's Little Italy Italian, Pizza, Pasta Int'l Drive Marlow's Tavern American, Pub Int'l Drive Westgate Smokehouse Grill American, Barbecue, Steakhouse Turkey Lake Road Miller's I-Drive Ale House Pub, Pizza Int'l Drive Shamu Rocks Dinner Buffet American SeaWorld Drive Bahama Breeze American, Caribbean, Pizza, Seafood Int'l Drive Olive Garden Italian, Pizza, European, Greek, Pasta Int'l Drive Panera Bread Sandwiches, Salads Int'l Drive Vito's Chop House Italian, Steakhouse, Seafood, Pasta Int'l Drive Café Tu Tu Tango Pizza, Spanish, Mediterranean Int'l Drive NYPD Pizza Lake Cay Pizza, Pasta Universal Blvd, #100 Brick House Tavern & Tap American, Pub Int'l Drive Famas Italian, Pizza Central Florida Parkway Ginther's Swirls Ice Cream Ice Cream Int'l Drive Yard House American, Vegetarian, Fusion Int'l Drive Charley's Steak House Steakhouse, Seafood Int'l Drive Flippers Pizzeria Italian, Pizza S. Int'l Drive King's Orlando American, Pizza, Seafood, Pub Int'l Drive Vicenzo Cucina Italiana Italian Int'l Drive Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Steakhouse, Brazilian, Pizza, BBQ, South American Int'l Drive Longhorn Steakhouse Steakhouse Int'l Drive Chuy's Mexican Int'l Drive A Land Remembered Steakhouse, Seafood Universal Blvd. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Italian, Pizza Turkey Lake Road Cooper's Hwk Winery & Restaurant American Int'l Drive Fish Bones Seafood Sand Lake Road Hot Krust Panini Kitchen Amerian, Sandwiches, Delicatessen Turkey Lake Road, #200 Seito Sushi Japanese, Asian, Sushi, Fusion Turkey Lake Road, #700 Whole Foods Market Pizza Turkey Lake Road Source: Trip Advisor on 12 December 2015

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Whether you stay at the Rosen Centre or at a nearby Rosen hotel, you will be in very good hands. R/C Robert Holub, SN Committee Chair rholub@optonline.

9 PAGE 9 Orlando Celebration On behalf of the National Meetings Committee, I look forward to seeing you in Orlando! The Rosen Hotel family is working closely with us to ensure everyone who comes to Orlando will have comfortable accommodations and easy access to all meeting activities. Whether you stay at the Rosen Centre or at a nearby Rosen hotel, you will be in very good hands. R/C Robert Holub, SN Committee Chair rholub@optonline.net Assistant Chairs: Stf/C Arlene Anderson, AP arlene.anderson47@yahoo.com Stf/C Mark Gathings, JN mark@gathings.org Stf/C John Sanfilippo, AP stanaman@aol.com Newsletter Team: D/1/Lt Jan Wright, AP Newsletter Editor vjanwright1@comcast.net If you haven t made your hotel reservations yet, please do so today! And take a few moments to make your activity and meal reservations while you can still take advantage of the early bird discounts available through 3 January Our special room prices ($139 plus tax per night) will be honored through 3 January 2016, as long as there are rooms available in a Rosen hotel. If you call the Rosen s central reservation team at and experience any issues with the hotel, please call me at or me at rholub@optonline.net. Our mid-january newsletter will feature more meeting venue FAQs, information about the business agenda and free seminars, and additional ways to join the Orlando Celebration! Thank you for being a USPS member and for helping to make the water a better place! I look forward to seeing you in February! - R/C Bob Holub, SN, National Meetings Committee Chair R/C Greg Scotten, SN Assistant Editor gscotten@comcast.net R/C Kristi Anderson, P Newsletter Staff kayakladyfl@att.net P/Stf/C Robert Stein, AP Newsletter Staff rastein@embarqmail.com P/C Terry Green, JN Newsletter Staff sailgreen@embarqmail.com Nancy Holub Newsletter Staff nholub@optonline.net For more ideas on things to do, see or stop by the Rosen Centre s concierge desk. From theme parks and attractions, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, to shopping, arts, culture and history, golf, sports, recreation and Orlando s great outdoors, there s a lot to celebrate in Orlando! Come for the Boating Education Stay for the Friends! SM

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