Top squadrons honored with MIRA Awards for member retention
America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons has announced the recipients of the William D. Selden, Member Involvement Retention Award (MIRA) during its fall …
50 Years Strong
Membership leads one boater around the world In the 1970s while living in Bellevue, Washington, I served as an adult advisor for a Sea Scout …
Thaddeus Kosnikowski
It is with profound sorrow that I share the news of the passing of one of our valued and longtime members, P/C Thaddeus Kosnikowski, AP, …
George Ellis Jr.
Dr. George J. Ellis Jr., a dedicated physician and longtime resident of Winston-Salem, died on June 26, 2026. He was born in Washington, D.C., on …
Michael B. Jezierski
Michael Bill Jezierski passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born on May 22, 1931, in Houston, …
Detlev L. Lancaster
The local maritime and recreational boating community in the Cape Fear Region profoundly honors Detlev “Lank” Lienau Lancaster, who passed away on June 8, 2026. …
George A. Bruner Jr.
P/R/C George A. Bruner Jr., 93, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was preceded by his wife Joyce, …
Ricardo S. Rodriguez
P/C Ricardo S. “Rick” Rodriguez, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Simone and Ruth, sisters …
2025 Chapman Awards
Winners of the teaching awards were honored at the 2026 Annual Meeting During the 2026 Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, National Educational Officer …
2025 Polaris Awards
Educational award recognizes excellence in team teaching At the 2026 Annual Meeting, National Educational Officer Chuck Wells presented Polaris Awards to two squadron teams for …
Lt Mark J. Straneva, SN
Mark J. Straneva, age 64, of Erie, passed peacefully at his home on Thursday January 8, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was …
Cynthia Antoni Geske
Cynthia “Cindy” Geske, nee Antoni, 69 of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering …
