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Springfield, Illinois

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Welcome to our website.
* Tubby Tug Boat Project (picture above)
The Illumination’s Christening and Launching: This event was held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 0900 at Lake Springfield Marina, 17 Waters Edge Blvd., off I-55 at Exit 88. View more pictures of the Tubby Tug.

 

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2012 PORTS OF CALL
January
1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
5 Bridge Meeting, Laurel Methodist Church, 1800
12 Dinner Meeting, Top Cats
25-29 USPS Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
27 Attitude Adjustment, Dublin Pub – in Vinegar Hill Mall


February
2 Bridge Meeting, Laurel Methodist Church, 1800
9 LOL Annual Meeting – Election of new bridge, at The Boulevard
12 Cruise Planning Meeting, 5508 Griffitts, Spaulding, IL; 1400
18 D-20 Squadron Leadership Workshop, Crowne Plaza, Oakbrook, IL
18 D-20 Development Work Shop, Crown Plaza Chicago, Northbrook
19 HAPPY BIRTHDAY USPS
24 AA – American Legion Post 32 – Sangamon Avenue
24 – 26 Springfield Boat Show, Orr Bldg., IL State Fairgrounds

March
1 Bridge Meeting, Laurel Methodist Church, 1800
3 Change of Watch at the Pasta House, 1800
RSVP is necessary for all dinner meetings and helpful for the AAs.
RSVP to Kay Caruso 217/629-8667 or jake72 casscomm,.com
THANK YOU!

 
Please take the time to read this issue ( Where? Click on "Calender" tab in the left column box listings near top of page) to read Springlines issues.  It's informative and there are a lot of great activities coming up.
 
Greg Kelso, AP



 

 


America’s Boating Course News

Approved by NASBLA (North American State Boating Law Administrators) and accepted in all fifty states. Completion of this course earns the IL DNR Boat Operator’s Certificate which is required for all unsupervised boat operators between 12 and 18 years old.

Taught by certified and experienced instructors - members of the Land of Lincoln Power Squadron , a unit of the United States Power Squadrons ®

Boaters of any age will benefit from completion of the America’s Boating Course. Besides lowering the chances of being involved in a water-borne accident, course graduates will be eligible for insurance discounts offered by most insurance companies.

In Taylorville: TBA for 2012
Classes will be held on Monday nights at the Taylorville Fire Department beginning March 28, 2011.
Class times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for seven weeks. March 28, 2011 through May 14, 2011
Call: 494-8455 or 553-0912 to register.

In Springfield: TBA for 2012
Classes will be held on Tuesday nights at the CWLP Training Center (east of the power plant) beginning March 29, 2011 through May 15, 2011. Class times: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for seven weeks. Call: 494-8455 or email LLPSSEO@hotmail.com to register.

The 12-hour course exceeds state requirements and includes topics such as:

- Getting Started - Navigational Rules & Aids

- State & Local Regulations - Anchoring & Communications

- Adverse Conditions/Emergencies - Trailering

- PWC Operations - Knots & Lines

- Required Safety Equipment - Charts & Navigation

Course Cost: $35.00 for books & materials

www.lolps.org

 

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