USPS Squadron Officers Calendar 2011 - 2012

1. USPS Squadron Officers Calendar 2011 - 2012 Provided by: The Leadership Development Committee Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS Stf/C R.P. Davis

2. Instructions for use of this calendar: To add your District and Squadron Events: • Use the Normal View using View drop down. • Click on Text Box Icon on the tools bar. • Point at the day on the calendar where you want to add event. • Left Click to insert Text Box. • Change text size to 8 or 10 point. • Type in the event. • Adjust text box to position event where you want it. • Click outside the calendar to finish. • Rename and save revised calendar. NOTE: HQAB dues notice mailed on the first day of each month. Check web site monthly for non renewals that should be notified. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

3. Annual Meeting – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – Orlando, FL Jan. Reminders: CDR – Monitor Spring Boating Classes and internal classes CDR – Have Editor save 25 – 50 copies of Squadron publication for Parade of Publications at the next annual meeting CDR – Make certain your NOMCOM has submitted form ED-80 to DEO for approval of SEO and Assist. SEO prior to elections. CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. CDR – Schedule Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs during the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

4. Feb. Reminders: All – Attend USPS Annual Meeting All – Plan attendance and participation at Spring Conference CDR – Begin preparations and PR for Summer Boating Classes CDR – Have Rules Com review AM/GB minutes for bylaws changes CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

5. Mar. Reminders: All – Attend Spring Conference All – Encourage your bridge and other members to attend spring conference CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

6. Apr Reminders: CDR – Begin preparations for Cooperative Charting program and National Safe Boating Week CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals S/Tr -- Review Operations Manual for information regarding compliance with IRS rules pertaining to Form 990. CDR – Ensure Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs are scheduled for the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

7. May Reminders: CDR – Verify smooth new member processing for those invited from Spring Boating Classes CDR – Begin preparations for Cooperative Charting program and National Safe Boating Week CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals SEO – Verify all ED-27’s for Spring Boating Classes have been filed on-line. S/SEC – Have historian file annual squadron history with HQ and District historian. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

8. June Reminders: ALL – Make reservations for the Gov Board Meeting CDR – Have PRO start publicity efforts for Fall boating classes CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing, begin contacting non-renewals by 1 June CDR – Check on arrangements for handling new member prospects from Summer Boating classes SEO – Schedule fall Boating classes and secure facilities SEO – Submit ED-6 & 27 forms immediately following Summer Boating classes Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

9. July Reminders: CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals SEO – Order material for Fall classes SEO – Send nomination for Charles F. Chapman for Excellence in Teaching so that it reaches DEO prior to 15 July SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new members. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

10. Aug. Reminders: CDR – Check with SEO that all materials for fall classes are on hand CDR – Check on arrangements for teaching aids exhibit at Fall Conference CDR – Continue to promote Fall Boating classes CDR – See that members are informed of fall AG, Elective course and Seminar offerings CDR – If not all ready started, begin work on Merit Mark recommendations CDR – If not able to attend GB – Designate representative CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing, begin contacting non-renewals SEO – Send suggestions for discussion at GB to DEO Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

11. Sept. Reminders: CDR – Check progress of Fall Boating Classes S/Sec – Verify Squadron membership records against headquarters records. Notify Headquarters of any discrepancies. SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program. All – Plan to attend Fall Conference All – Report Governing Board actions of interest to all. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

12. Oct. Reminders: CDR – Encourage your bridge and other members to attend Fall Conference CDR – Merit Mark recommendations must be submitted electronically to area monitor by 15 November CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts CDR – Watch dues processing, begin contacting non - renewals All – Attend Fall Conference Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

13. Nov. Reminders: CDR – Ensure Merit Marks are submitted electronically prior to 15 Nov S/Tr – Arrange for audit of books prior to Squadron annual meeting CDR – Monitor and participate reinstatement efforts. CDR – Check that PR materials for Spring Boating classes are on order CDR – Watch dues processing, begin contacting non - renewals SEO – Order materials for Spring Boating, Advanced Grades and elective courses SAO – Deadline for submitting requests for Certificate for OTP and LDP is November 30. All – Make reservations for 2012 USPS Annual Meeting All – Finish Merit Mark and submit electronically before 15 Nov Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

14. Dec. Reminders: CDR – Give HQ 117 to each delegate attending annual meeting CDR – Be certain squadron dues for the period 1 June 2012 – 31 March 2013 have been determined before the holidays. This information is due at headquarters by 28 Feb 2012 SEO – Be certain HQ800 and ED-27s for Fall Classes have been submitted Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

15. Jan. Reminders: CDR – Monitor Spring Boating Classes and internal classes CDR – Have Editor save 25 – 50 copies of Squadron publication for Parade of Publications at the next annual meeting CDR – Make certain your NOMCOM has submitted form ED-80 to DEO for approval of SEO and Assist. SEO prior to elections. CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. CDR – Schedule Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs during the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

16. Feb. Reminders: All – Attend USPS Annual Meeting All – Plan attendance and participation at Spring Conference CDR – Begin preparations and PR for Summer Boating Classes CDR – Have Rules Com review AM/GB minutes for bylaws changes CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

17. Mar. Reminders: All – Attend Spring Conference All – Encourage your bridge and other members to attend spring conference CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts. CDR – Watch dues processing. Begin contacting non-renewals. SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

18. Important Web Sites: Leadership Development Committee: http://www.usps.org/national/ot Submission of: Form HQ800 . . . . . . .http://www.usps.org/national/eddept/b/hq800.htm Form ED-27 / 26 . . . .http://www.usps.org/national/eddept/b/hq800.htm Renewals:. . . . . . . . .http://www.usps.org/dues/reports/reports.php HQAB dues notice mailed on first day of each month. HQAB Squadrons - Check web site monthly for non renewals that should be notified. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS