Founders’ day Celebration - May 18, 2024
110 years of USPS history!
Southeastern New England / District 34 USPS Founders’ Day Celebration
Please join us in Newport, RI as we meet fellow boaters and friends, listen to our keynote address, enjoy lunch, and celebrate the history of USPS/America’s Boating Club.
Saturday, 18 May 2024 from 0900 to 1400.
$30/person for morning refreshments, lunch, and parking until 1600 at the venue.
United States Power Squadrons Incorporated
The United States Power Squadron (USPS) was founded 110 years ago in 1914 by Rear Commodore John Upton of the Boston Yacht Club, Charles F. Chapman, author of the boatmen’s bible Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, and others to formalize the education and training of civilian boaters and it grew into the nations’ foremost recreational boating organization.
Schedule for the Day
0900 Gather for morning refreshments and socializing.
0945 Welcome message by D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN.
1000 History of Narragansett Sail and Power Squadron by Cdr Denis Moonan, AP.
1015 Swearing in ceremony for Narraganset Squadron Bridge Officers.
1030 Introduction of Keynote speaker.
1035 Keynote address.
1130 Questions and answer session with speaker.
1145 Catered lunch.
1400 Adjournment.
Remainder of afternoon free to enjoy local sights and experiences.
Newport Elks Lodge
Local Sights, Attractions, and Experiences
Sailing Museum and Sailing Hall of Fame
International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum
The Cliff Walk
Newport Mansions Tours
Fort Adams State Park
Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park
Newport Art Museum
Audrain Auto Museum
Naval War College Museum
Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame (Bristol)
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum (Bristol)
Colt State Park (Bristol)
Newport Car Museum (Portsmouth, RI)
Reservations and online payments - https://abc-d34.org.
Additional information and payments by check, contact D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN by email at abcsne34@gmail.com
Please make reservations and payments by 15 May.
Reserve for only $30.00/person for morning refreshments, lunch, and parking.