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  • Home
  • About
    • Squadron History
    • Prince Henry
  • Education
    • Instructional Videos
  • Events
    • Social Events
    • Civic Services
    • District Conferences
  • Contact Us
  • Join Us
    • Invitation to Join
    • Membership Application
  • Leadership
  • Our Lake & Area
  • Vessel Safety Check Program
  • Publications
    • The Pelican Newsletter
    • ABC/USPS Publications
  • Squadron Data
  • America's Boating Club
    • CoOP Charting
  • USPS District 30
  • Links of Interest to Boaters
  • Like Us on Facebook

District Conferences
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Previous District Conference Meetings

2019 Spring Meeting - in Pella, Iowa
The Spring 2019 District 30 Conference was hosted by the Des Moines squadron in Pella, Iowa.  The town of Pella offered a scenic backdrop with Dutch Heritage and quaint architecture such as Holland Windmills and Dutch shops and bakeries.   The D30 Change of Watch was conducted.  Commander’s Rep, R/C Michael Skelley inducted D/C Kent Simpson (Cdr), D/Lt Ken Danley (Treasurer), D/Lt Ed Bialecke (Education), D/C D/Lt Tracy Simpson (XO), D/Lt Rosemary Bialecke (Admin Officer), and D/Lt Gus Elia (Secretary).

Our Grand Lake Squadron received several recognitions:
· Honorable Mention for Membership Growth & Retention 
· Educational Fund Certificate of Merit
· Distinctive Performance for Website and Publications
· Individual Certificates of Appreciation
· Don Chalupnik P, Ken Moore P, Bruce Watson P, and  Lynda Watson P
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2018 Fall Meeting - in Boulder Colorado
The Fall 2018 District 30 Conference Meeting was  held in the mile high city of Boulder Colorado.  The meeting began on Friday October 12 and ran through Saturday evening October 13th, culminating with a private tour of the Boulder Brewing Company, enjoyed by all those attending.   The meeting was hosted by Boulder Valley Sail & Power Squadron at the Millenium Harvers House Hotel in Boulder.  The meeting was followed by 5-6 of beautiful snow the next day.
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2017 Spring Meeting - at Grand Lake in Grove, OK
The Spring 2017 District 30 Conference Meeting was  held near the shores of beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in Grove, Oklahoma.  The meeting began on Friday April 28 and ran through Saturday evening April 29th, and was hosted by the Grand Lake Sail & Power Squadron.   Members enjoyed the Grand Lake Location and activities.
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GLSPS Members Responsible for Organizing the Event
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New Members Sworn in to GLSPS
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Bob Hunt presented his boating travel experiences

2016 Fall Meeting - Branson, MO


Fourteen of our GLSPS members went to Branson to attend this years Fall District Conference Meeting October 7th through the 9th.  The meeting was hosted by Four Rivers Sail & Power Squadron, from Iowa.  Commanders of 5 of the Squadrons in District 30 gave reports.  Information from the National meeting was shared.  New USPS business as well as USPS innovations and topics were discussed.  The meeting and associated social activities were enjoyed by all with many attending an evening show and shopping in Branson.  
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District 30 Commander (Center)Terry Elia kicks off the meeting
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Education Officer Richard McGuaghy presents

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