October 23, 2008 - We expect most of our northern members to be back in time for our 23 October general meeting. If you have not been to a meeting lately, now is a good time to get back into the good habit of attending your Squadron functions. Remember LATER NEVER ARRIVES, make your commitment now, join us the 23rd. In addition to the regular meeting we will be auctioning off several items including a Chapman Piloting, a 63rd edition in excellent condition, and a brand new Storm Spinning Combo Rack-Pac containing a spinning rod, reel, pliers, tackle box and assorted lures.

General Dinner meeting Thursday, October 23rd, don't forget to mark your calendar, at the Hidden Pines Clubhouse off of 44. Cocktail Hour starts at 1800, with dinner at 1900, Dinner will feature Lasagna, Gardinera Salad, Garlic Bread and dessert. The cost will be $12.00 per person, BYOB, setups will be provided.  Our speaker will be Stacey Bell, Volusia County's Field Manager for Habitat Conservation, who will give us an update on Volusia Beach Habitat Conservation program. Telephone or E-mail your reservations to P/C Linda Allen, SN, email.  A special additional feature will be an auction of marine-type items; contact Paul Reichert if you'd like to donate additional items.

Former member Larry Schlosser has donated the following to the Squadron and we will auction them off at our October meeting. If anyone else has anything they would like to donate, please let me know. The additional items will be listed in the October

EnLIGHTener. Please call the Commander if you have anything you want to add.

- Hand bilge pump

- Throw - 4 x 6 with Ponce DeLeon Inlet design

 -28 1/2” stainless steel rail

- PFD -Sospender -

 -Outboard engine flusher (earmuffs)

 -PFD - around waist

- Brass utility pump - use for bilge, oil draining, etc (needs hoses)

- Carrying case