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Hudson River Boat &
Yacht Club Association

P.O. Box 416, Crompond, New York 10517

E- mail = HudsonRiverBYCA@aol.com

Website = http://www.HudsonRiverbyca.com/

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REMINDER

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THE THIRD ANNUAL

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

at the

Peekskill Yacht Club

Sunday, April 22, 2007

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ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE INVITED

$25.00 per person

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FULL BRUNCH MENU ☼ INCLUDING DESSERTS

REFRESHMENTS INCLUDE: MIMOSAS, BLOODYMARYS,

SCREWDRIVERS, BEER and SODA

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RESERVATIONS:

[NOTE: Reservations must be made NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2007]

Any questions? Call ►Home [914] 739-9196 or Office 914-736-1399

E-mail ► racsalesinc@aol.com Rocky or Nancy Calandra

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Name of Member: _________________________

Number of people attending: _____

Enclosed a check for $ _____________________

[Made out to Hudson River B &Y C Association]

MAIL TO: Rocky Calandra

11 North Third Street

Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. 10567

See the end of this reminder for a full menu!

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P.S., don't forget to have your ads in for the 2007

Club Profile brochure, that will be distributed at this event.

Closing deadline is April 10!!!

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The Board of the HRBYCA is asking for volunteers from member clubs for special projects.

An example would be: The Peekskill Yacht Club Sunday Brunch.

There may be other occasions when your club can get involved with a project and help.

Contact us by E-mail or at any meeting.

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THE THIRD ANNUAL

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH MENU

Breakfast Items = Fresh Fruit Display (Carved Melons, Strawberries, Grapes, Kiwis and Pineapples, Bakery Assortment Bagels, Danish, Muffins, Cookies, Rolls. Omelet Station = Omelets and Eggs made to order. Crisp Hickory Smoked Bacon, Link Sausage, Red Bliss Home Fried Potatoes. Applewood Smoked Salmon, Irish Corned Beef Hash. Cheese & Crackers, Chips & Dips, Crudites.

Carving Station = Roast Prime New York Strip Loin of Beef (Seasoned, Pan Seared and Slow Roasted, Served with AuJus.) All American Virginia Ham

(Lean Smoked Ham, Oven Roasted, Crisp & Juicy, Honey Glazed)

Buffet Line = Anti Pasto Salad (Torn Lettuces Served with Sharp Cheese, Pepperoni, Cappacola & Genoa Salami) Tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette. Italian Pasta Variety Lasagna Bolognese, Penne ala Vodka, Vegetable Lasagna ala Fredo

Italian Style Family Favorites (Chicken Marsala, delicious Meatballs, Carnival Style Sausage and Peppers.

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BOATERS MUST NOT OPERATE 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs AFTER 31 DECEMBER 2006

WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard reminds all boaters that beginning January 1, 2007, both 121.5 and 243 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are prohibited from use in both commercial and recreational watercraft. Boaters wishing to have an emergency rescue beacon aboard their vessel must have a digital 406 MHz model.

The January 1, 2007, date to stop using 121.5 MHz EPIRBs is in preparation for February 1, 2009, when satellite processing of distress signals from all 121.5/243 MHz beacons will terminate. Following this termination date, only the 406 MHz beacons will be detected by the International Cospas-Sarsat Satellite System which provides distress alert and location data for search and rescue operations around the world.

The regulation applies to all Class A, B, and S 121.5/243 MHz EPIRBs. It does not affect 121.5/243 MHz man overboard devices which are designed to work directly with a base alerting unit only and not with the satellite system.

This change, in large part, was brought about by the unreliability of the 121.5/243 MHz beacons in an emergency situation. Data reveals that with a 121.5 MHz beacon, only one alert out of every 50 is a genuine distress situation. This has a significant effect on expending the limited resources of search and rescue personnel and platforms. With 406 MHz beacons, false alerts have been reduced significantly, and, when properly registered, can usually be resolved with a telephone call to the beacon owner. Consequently, real alerts can receive the attention they deserve.

When a 406 MHz beacon signal is received, search and rescue personnel can retrieve information from a registration database. This includes the beacon owner's contact information, emergency contact information, and vessel/aircraft identifying characteristics. Having this information allows the Coast Guard, or other rescue personnel, to respond appropriately.

In the U.S., users are required by law to directly register their beacon in the U.S. 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database at: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/ or by calling 1-888-212-SAVE. Other users can register their beacon in their country's national beacon registration database or, if no national database is available, in the International Beacon Registration Database at https://www.406registration.com/.
The United States Coast Guard is the lead agency for coordinating national maritime search and rescue policy and is responsible for providing search and rescue services on, under and over assigned international waters and waters subject to United States jurisdiction.

The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.

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Subject: The FINAL Estuary Program Action Agenda on Web 2005-2009

The FINAL Estuary Program Action Agenda 2005-2009 has been posted to the web, addressing the comments we received in 2005. There will be no more
changes, and it's now there for easy reference. A print copy with a nice
cover will be forthcoming.

 
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hreagenda05.pdf 



Frances F. Dunwell
Hudson River Estuary Coordinator
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
21 S. Putt Corners Rd. 
New Paltz, NY 12561
845-256-3016

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Subject: American Heritage Rivers Initiative in the news (Cuyahoga, Detroit, Mississippi, St. Johns, and Willamette Rivers)

Dear AHRI Community:  some news from our partners around the country --
 
CUYAHOGA RIVER
From Hurting to Healing - a Poster
Cleveland Plain Dealer - April 22, 2006
http://www.cleveland.com/news/wide/index.ssf?/news/wide/earthday0422.html
 
DETROIT RIVER
The Rust Belt is Turning Green 
International Network for Sustainability - April 17, 2006
http://www.insnet.org/ins_spoton.rxml?cust=210&id=2668&url=&_.url
- traces Detroit's unique role in addressing paradigm shifts
Two New Environmental Indicators:  Lake Sturgeon and Peregrine Falcons
12 of 30 Detroit River Indicators by fall 2006, now online
http://www.epa.gov/med/grosseile_site/indicators/index.html 
 
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Report from the Artistic Director - Issue No. 6
One River Mississippi Solstice Dance, set for June 24, 2006
http://onerivermississippi.org/newsletter/newsletter6.html 
 - a dance performance at dusk: Headwaters, Twin Cities, Quad Cities, St. 
Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish
 
ST. JOHNS RIVER
Budget has $10 million for St. Johns
Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville) - Wed., May 3, 2006
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/050306/met_21774336.shtml

Mayor John Peyton - Guest Column:  Downtown's Great Comeback

Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville) - April 2, 2006

www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/040206/opl_21506020.shtml  

 

WILLAMETTE RIVER

Grant Award:  Willamette Ecosystem Marketplace - Roundtable 

http://www.nfwf.org/press/press_060419_oregon.cfm


 
Bess Gillelan
Director
Interagency Task Force on American Heritage Rivers
202-401-0226

American Heritage Rivers Initiative, established by Executive Order 13061, is a network of locally driven 
partnerships working to restore rivers, promote sustainable development, and 
improve quality of life.  Interagency River Navigators help match local needs 
with available federal resources for environmental, economic, and 
cultural/historic preservation efforts.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2005

Bill Summary - A07818

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See Bill Text

A07818 Summary:

SAME AS    Same as S 4128                                                      
                                                                               
SPONSOR    Morelle                                                             
                                                                               
COSPNSR    Fields, Clark, DelMonte, Lavelle, Lavine, Markey, McLaughlin, Pheffe
           Seddio, Zebrowski, Gordon                                           
                                                                               
MLTSPNSR   Boyland, Gottfried, Green, Lafayette, Mayersohn, McEneny, Millman,  
           Paulin, Rivera J, Saladino                                          
                                                                               
Amd S40, Nav L                                                                 
Prohibits the operation of a pleasure vessel less than twenty-one feet,        
including rowboats, canoes, and kayaks, nor shall the owner of such vessel     
while on board such vessel knowingly permit its operation, between November    
first and May first unless each person on board such vessel is wearing a United
States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device, when such vessel is     
underway.

A07818 Actions:

05/02/2005 referred to tourism, arts and sports development                    
05/18/2005 reported referred to codes                                          
06/01/2005 reported referred to rules                                          
06/06/2005 reported                                                            
06/06/2005 rules report cal.156                                                
06/06/2005 ordered to third reading rules cal.156                              
06/23/2005 passed assembly                                                     
06/23/2005 delivered to senate                                                 
06/23/2005 REFERRED TO RULES                                                   
06/23/2005 SUBSTITUTED FOR S4128                                               
06/23/2005 3RD READING CAL.830                                                 
06/24/2005 RECOMMITTED TO RULES

A07818 Votes:

Abbate  Y  Carrozz Y  Fields  Y  John    Y  Meng    Y  Pretlow Y  Sweeney Y    
Alfano  Y  Casale  Y  Finch   Y  Karben  Y  Miller  Y  Quinn   Y  Tedisco Y    
Arroyo  Y  Christe Y  Fitzpat Y  Kirwan  Y  Millman Y  Rabbitt Y  Thiele  Y    
Auberti Y  Clark   Y  Galef   Y  Kolb    Y  Mirones Y  Raia    Y  Titus   Y    
Aubry   Y  Cohen   Y  Gantt   Y  Koon    Y  Morelle Y  Ramos   Y  Tokasz  Y    
Bacalle Y  Colton  Y  Gianari Y  Lafayet Y  Mosiell Y  Reilich Y  Tonko   Y    
Barclay Y  Conte   Y  Glick   Y  Latimer Y  Nesbitt Y  Reilly  Y  Towns   Y    
Barra   Y  Cook    Y  Gordon  Y  Lavelle Y  Nolan   Y  Rive J  Y  Townsen Y    
Barraga Y  Crouch  Y  Gottfri Y  Lavine  Y  Norman  Y  Rive N  Y  Walker  Y    
Benedet Y  Cusick  Y  Grannis Y  Lentol  Y  Oaks    Y  Rive PM Y  Weinste Y    
Benjami Y  Cymbrow ER Green   ER Lifton  Y  O`Conne Y  Robinso Y  Weisenb Y    
Bing    Y  DelMont Y  Greene  Y  Lopez   ER O`Donne Y  Saladin Y  Weprin  Y    
Boyland Y  Destito ER Gunther Y  Lupardo Y  O`Mara  Y  Sanders Y  Wirth   Y    
Bradley Y  Diaz LM Y  Hayes   Y  Magee   Y  Ortiz   Y  Sayward Y  Wright  Y    
Brennan Y  Diaz R  Y  Heastie Y  Magnare Y  Ortloff Y  Scarbor ER Zebrows Y    
Brodsky Y  DiNapol Y  Hevesi  Y  Manning ER Parment Y  Schimmi Y  Mr Spkr Y    
Brown   Y  Dinowit Y  Hikind  Y  Markey  Y  Paulin  ER Schroed Y               
Burling Y  Eddingt Y  Hooker  ER Mayerso ER Peoples Y  Scozzaf Y               
Butler  Y  Englebr Y  Hooper  ER McDonal ER Peralta Y  Seddio  Y               
Cahill  Y  Errigo  Y  Hoyt    Y  McDonou Y  Perry   AB Seminer Y               
Calhoun Y  Espaill Y  Ignizio Y  McEneny Y  Pheffer Y  Stephen Y               
Canestr Y  Farrell Y  Jacobs  Y  McLaugh Y  Powell  Y  Stringe Y

A07818 Memo:

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to           
wearing of a securely fastened personal flotation device when underway         
on a pleasure vessel less than twenty-one feet                                 
                                                                               
 PURPOSE:                                                                     
                                                                               
To decrease boating accident fatalities by requiring those on board            
small vessels to wear a securely fastened personal flotation device            
(PFD) during the months of the year when water temperatures are at             
their coldest.                                                                 
                                                                               
 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:                                                       
                                                                               
Adds a new paragraph (e) to subdivision one of section forty of the            
Navigation Law to require that those persons on board of a pleasure            
vessel, canoe, rowboat or kayak less than twenty-one feet wear a               
securely fastened PFD from November 1 to May 1.                                
                                                                               
 EXISTING LAW:                                                                
                                                                               
Paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section forty of the Navigation            
Law requires that every pleasure vessel, and every rowboat and canoe,          
carry at least one wearable PFD for each person on board. Paragraph            
(b) of subdivision one of section forty of the Navigation Law requires         
that every Class A pleasure vessel (less than sixteen feet in length)          
carry at least one throwable PFD. Further, paragraph (d) of                    
subdivision one of section forty requires that any person under twelve         
wear a securely fastened PFD while on board a Class A, 1, 2, or 3              
vessel as classified in subdivision one of section 43 of the                   
Navigation Law, and on rowboats and canoes.                                    
                                                                               
 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:                                                   
                                                                               
A similar proposal was introduced on behalf of OPRHP in 2004 as                
Departmental                                                                   
253 by Senator Maziarz and Assemblyman Morelle                                 
                                                                               
(S6596-A/A10841.) It passed the Assembly and but died in the Senate            
Rules committee.                                                               
                                                                               
 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT:                                                        
                                                                               
Over the past nine years there has been an upward trend in                     
recreational boating fatalities. Since 1995 there have been                    
seventy-seven deaths -- nearly 30% of all recreational boating                  
fatalities -- during the colder winter/spring months before Memorial            
Day on small boats where PFDs were not worn. Considering that                  
recreational boating during these months is at its lowest in                   
comparison to the summer months, such statistics are sobering. After           
analyzing these accidents, the Office of Parks, Recreation and                 
Historic Preservation estimates that 80% of these fatalities could             
have been prevented had the person been wearing a PFD.                         
                                                                               
A primary factor in these fatalities is the water temperature.                 
Typically, in unexpected cold water immersions the victim experiences          
an uncontrollable gasp-reflex which causes them to ingest water, which         
quickly leads to drowning. A PFD helps to keep a person`s head above           
water giving them a chance at survival. Another concern in cold water          
is the rapid onset of hypothermia. A person can become unconscious in          
less than 15 minutes in water temperatures between 32 to 40 degrees.           
Even in water temperatures of 60 degrees a person may become                   
unconscious within one to two hours of submersion. Because there are           
fewer boaters on the water during the offseason, the likelihood of a          
prompt rescue is greatly reduced. Any movement in the water, such as           
struggling to stay afloat or swimming a short distance, results in             
heat loss to the body and accelerates the onset of hypothermia. In             
temperatures under 40 degrees victims have died swimming less than 100         
yards in an attempt to reach the shore. Under these conditions, a              
person`s best chance of survival is the wearing of a securely fastened         
PFD which allows the body to save energy and allows for more time for          
a rescue.                                                                      
                                                                               
Neighboring states such as Connecticut and Massachusetts already have          
similar laws requiring the wearing of PFDs on smaller, non-motorized           
vessels during cold water seasons. Recently, the Western States                
Boating Administrators Association passed a resolution encouraging the         
states in its district to adopt laws such as this one to prevent               
boating fatalities during the offseason.                                      
                                                                               
 BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:                                                         
                                                                               
None.                                                                          
                                                                               
 EFFECTIVE DATE:                                                              
The act shall take effect on November 1, 2005.

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For Release: DEC [Dept. of Environmental Conservation] ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Contact: Maureen Wren (518) 402-8000

Awards Recognize Environmental Sustainability, Innovation, and Partnership

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan announced today the availability of applications for the Second Annual Environmental Excellence Awards program. The awards recognize organizations, businesses, local governments, and individuals in New York State

that excel in innovative and sustainable environmental practices and partnerships.

"Our first year's program was an outstanding success, with seven award winners," acting Commissioner Sheehan said. "The Environmental Excellence Awards program broadens the opportunities for recognizing efforts that benefit the environment and inspires others to use these models of outstanding environmental stewardship in their operations and programs. The Environmental Excellence Awards will become an integral part of our developing

New York Environmental Leaders program."

Applications are being accepted for the 2004 Environmental Excellence Awards through Friday, July 15, 2005. Applications can

be submitted by businesses, non-governmental organizations, government/municipalities (local, State, federal and public educational facilities), and individuals. Award winners will be announced this fall.

DEC is seeking applications for projects that incorporate innovation, sustainability and partnership in efforts to go beyond regulatory compliance to protect the environment.

* Innovation - those practices that exemplify outstanding creativity

or introduce new approaches in developing technologies, programs

or projects that are environmentally sound, economically feasible,

and support future environmental benefits. Practices should serve

as a model for similar efforts.

* Sustainability - those practices that strive toward resource use

that does not exceed the rate of replenishment and waste generation that does not exceed the rate at which they can be reabsorbed by

the environment and that has a positive economic impact. The

focus of sustainability is on implementing sustainable practices that provide for a better quality of life while maintaining or enhancing environmental quality, natural resource protection and profitability.

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* Partnership - those practices that demonstrate a relationship between two or more parties working together and making better use of resources to develop innovative or sustainable projects to achieve better outcomes and benefits to the partners and the environment.

Information about last year's award winners can be found on at http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/eea/index.html on the DEC website. The types of projects eligible for awards this year include projects that address: pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling, storm water management, watershed planning, energy efficiency, brownfield redevelopment, habitat protection and restoration, land conservation, and other environmental protection initiatives. Criteria to be considered for the awards will include:

overall environmental and economic benefits, economic feasibility, outstanding creativity, innovative technology, environmental justice, conservation of natural resources and habitat, process improve-ments, educational programs, level of management commitment, transferability to others, and the depth of partnerships that have

been created as a result of the project or program.

In addition to the awards, DEC is developing the New York Environmental Leaders program to motivate businesses and organizations in New York to voluntarily implement environmental management systems (EMSs). DEC and partnering stakeholders

are currently developing ways to provide recognition and incentives

to organizations that are able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improved environmental performance. For more information about New York Environmental Leaders, go to

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/nyel/index.html

On the DEC website.

Environmental Excellence Award application materials can be obtained by writing to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Pollution Prevention Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-1750; or by contacting Michelle Hinman at (518) 402-9469 (phone) or (518) 402-9168 (fax); or at:

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/index.html

on DEC's website.

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