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Detroit Lodge 7, Proposal 02-04-2012 (Click Here) |
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2012 Blue Water ShipMasters Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund. Click here for more information. Time Sensitive on all documents. |
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The Harsens Island - St. Clair Flats Historical Society has announced the availability of a DVD that documents ISMA members Don Erickson and Malcolm (Mac) McAdam in their presentation last October regarding the Str. Edmund Fitzgerald. Captain Erickson, former Master of the William Clay Ford and now 85, told of the events leading up to the sinking of the Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975 and his decision to leave the safety of Whitefish Bay, where he was anchored, to head out into 80 mph headwinds and 30 foot seas to look for survivors of the Fitzgerald. He and Mac describe in detail the events, conditions and difficult decision to risk the safety of his ship and crew. To order, Click HERE for an order form, or contact Nancy at 810-748-1825. DVD’s are $20.00 each, plus $5.00 each for shipping and handling. |
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Times Herald Article: St. Clair River Bi-National Public Advisory Council Hears Plans For Hydrokinetic Power Facility. (Click Here) |
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A Career in Pilotage - Lakes Pilots Association, Inc., is seeking applications from those interested in future employment as a U.S. registered pilot on foreign vessels in District 2 of the Great Lakes. For more information, (Click Here) |
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We are saddened to announce that Charles F. Lampman Active Retired pennant number 10661, Twin Sault Lodge 22 passed away Sept. 29, 2011. |
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AUTHORAMA 2011, Great Lakes Maritime Center, November 19 at 10AM - 3PM. (click here) |
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Malcolm McAdam and Don Erickson have extended an invitation to fellow ISMA members to join them on Saturday, October 8, 2011, when they will give a presentation entitled “The Night the Fitz Went Down” at the Harsens Island Lions Club. Please visit http://www.stewartfarm.org/hiscfhs/ for additional details. |
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NOAA is seeking applications for Advisory Panel
NOAA's Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is seeking applications for the HSRP 2011 Panel Membership Solicitation process. Closing date is July 29, 2011. See the attached Federal Register Notice for instructions on applying for Panel membership.
The HSRP is a Federal Advisory Panel that provides recommendations to the NOAA Administrator on NOAA's hydrographic and navigation products, services, and information. NOAA is encouraging applicants with expertise in navigation data, products and services; coastal management; fisheries management; coastal and marine spatial planning; geodesy; tides and water levels; and other science-related fields as determined by the Administrator to apply for Panel membership. If you or a staff member would be interested in serving on this Panel, it would be very much appreciated
Please direct any questions you may have to Kathy Watson, HSRP Program
Coordinator at: Hydroservices.panel@noaa.gov; or tel: (301) 713-2770 x158.
For Application Information (click here) |
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We are sorry to announce the passing of Wayne Livingston, 10556 AP Lodge #20, on 5/30/2011. |
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPMASTERS ASSOCIATION NEWS RELEASE
On Tuesday May 24,2011 The Port Huron Power Squadron organized and launched their annual boat outing for the special students at The Woodland School,St.Clair County. This is their 50th year of providing students the rare opportunity to enjoy a couple hours on the water for a safe boat ride. Their smiles are priceless.
The support team:
Huron Lady II, Port Huron Michigan's Blue Water Tour Boat and The USN Sea Cadet Training Ship GrayFox. International Shipmaster's Association Port Huron Lodge #2 members, Captain John Rigney, Huron Lady II, Captain Bill Barnhardt and USN Sea Cadet GrayFox. This marked their 14th year of providing this outing for the kid’s to enjoy.
Captain Jenny Olsen, the new owner of the Huron Lady II was onboard to assist and prepare for future outings. |
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Blessing of the Chicago Fleet, May 20, 2011 (click here) |
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Arlene Earl,"The Flower Lady"
I think anyone on or around the Great Lakes knows Arlene Earl, "The Flower Lady". Arlene recently lost the love of her life, husband , Dick. She is still trying to get thru the loving loss. Now to add agony to the situation, she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, being treated in Detroit with a doctor she feels very comfortable with her current situation. For all ships passing her home on Harsens Island, you'll notice the ribbons secured at the edge of the property. Arlene WILL NOT accept any sympathy, but would love your positive thoughts and prayers for her support getting thru this current situation.
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Port Huron Lodge #2 Boat Trip Raffle 2012 (click here) |
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The CSL NIAGARA was chosen as the winner of the 2010 'Best Decorated Ship' contest this past December. The contest which is sponsored by the City of Thorold, Ontario, picks the winning ship based on it's appearance as it transits lock 7 in the Welland Canal. A plaque, recognizing the winning ship was presented to Captain Jim Leaney by fellow Lodge #2 member, Captain George Haynes, at the March 24th meeting in Port Huron. Congratulations to Capt. Jim and the crew of the CSL Niagara!
Photos courtesy of Roger Lelievre. (Click on photos to enlarge) |
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Port Huron Lodge #2 Dinner Dance Photos 2011 (click here) |
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ShipMasters Support Sanctuary (click here) |
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Another Shipping Season Begins! (click here) |
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Lakes Leaders Declare State of Emergency After Proposal To Let Dredging Sink To Lowest Level In 50-Plus Years (click here) |
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Grand Lodge 2011 Scholarship Award Report (click here) |
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Algoma Central Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire Upper Lakes Group Interests in Seaway Marine Transport (click here) |
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International ShipMasters' Association 2011 Convention Complete, article from MarineLink.com (click here) |
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US Congresswoman Candice Miller Receives Great Lakes Legislator of the Year Award | WGRT News (click here)
If you click on the photo, taken by Frank Frisk, ISMA Grand Lodge Website Chairman and Lodge # 2 member. |
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Here are the 2011 Grand Lodge Scholarship Award Winners.
Cory Clay: Recipient of the Traverse City 2011 Grand Lodge Scholarship Award (click here)
Mike Gamble: Recipient of the Owen Sound 2011 Grand Lodge Scholarship Award (click here)
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| The following is the 2011 Winter schedule at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Baltimore, MD, for Great Lakes mariners: |
| Designated Duty Engineer |
Jan 10-21 |
| Radar Observer Unlimited |
Jan 17-21 |
| Advanced Fire-Fighting |
Jan 24-28 |
| Basic Safety Training |
Jan 24-28 |
| License Prep (Deck Licenses) |
Jan 31-Feb 25 |
| Test week (Deck Licenses) |
Feb 28-March 4 |
| Christopher J. Edyvean, MITAGS Instructor, Twin Ports Lodge # 12 Member |
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Changes To Mariner Examination Questions Posting. (Click Here)
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