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Lincoln Heritage Council     
        Louisville Kentucky      
Ship 65 Crew

                               
                                    

 ****Skipper:Walter Ewing ****
1st. Mate: Rob Meredith
2nd. Mate: Geneva Meredith
Purser: Michale Kent

****** Ships Crew ******

1. Robart Hudgell
2. David Humphrey
3. Johnny Jaco
4. Robert Smith
5. Albert Stelzig
6. Amber Meredith

***** Ships Committee *****

1. Committee Chairman: William spellman
2. Committee Memmber/Perser: Mike Kent
3. Committee Member: Robert Merdeith
4. Committee Member: Walter Ewing
5. Committee Member: Larry T. Sakai

Chartered Nov. 5, 2007

Sea Scout Ship 65,  is a aquatic division of the Boys Scouts of America in the Metro Louisville area.  Serving both male and female youth from ages 14 to 20,  Ship-65 promote's Seamenship & water safety while at the same time making it fun!

  The Sea Scouts have a rich heritage in Louisville, and Ship 65 will add to the traditions with honor and pride.  Our Ship will provide programs for youth on both the upper and lower Ohio River as well as other water ways in and out of Kentucky .  Our sponsor the United States Water Patrol will graciously help kept our ship sailing .  Here are a some things that you can expect from the B.S.A. Sea Scout's  

Activities: Our programs will include  River cruising, Sailing, Small boat handling, Scuba Diving, Boat Navigation, Overnight Camping & Boat trips, and much more! Our Sea Scouts become true Seamen. 

Leadership: Gain important skills and experience by holding an officer position. Ship 65 is a  youth ran program! You Help call the shots in this important program.

Advancement: Reaching  your potential through the Boy Scouts of America advancement program. While you learn you gain rank toward the coveted Quartermaster award. Also earn Venturing Gold and Silver awards. Former Boy Scouts can continue to earn their Eagle while in Sea Scouts.Friends: Make life-long friends and learn from dedicated adult advisors. Our Ship is indeed a family!

The objectives of Ship 65 are as followes:

                                                               To support each other
                                                      To have fun

                                                      To provide leadership

                                                      To learn
                                                      To maintain our fleet

                                                      To provide community servive

                                                      To promote Sea Scouting in a positive light

 


   We ask that all our Sea Scouts contribute to the ship by  helping with general boat maintenance, participating in fundraising activities, and obtaining a uniform for formal occasions. Sea Scout Members must be able to pass Boy Scout swim tests, and complete the Boy Scouts of America Class 1 medical form.

          

 

Sea Promise

As a Sea Scout,
I promise to do my best:

To guard against water accidents

To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board

To be prepared to render aid to those in need

To seek to preserve the motto of the sea:

Women and Children first

                                                        Ship's News.


Sub: Meeting
When: 1st. Saturday of the Month. 
Time: 13:00 /1:00 PM
Where: To be anounced: either at the U.S. Water Patrol Office or on the Boat @ Harrods Creek
Other Info: Open to the Public.

U.S. Water Patrol office :7719-B Greenwood rd (Riverport)

Notice: We are in need of a slip on the Ohio River to put a 29' sailboat for the Winter or longer if possible If you can help contact Walter Ewing or Larry Sakai @ 502-445-0489 uswp@aol.com  or Jim Masterson @ 502-592-9332
We are also looking for leaders with sailing experience
If interested with either or both please contact us.


You can pick up a Sea Scout and/or Leader application or information at the U.S. Water Patrol office @ 7719-B Greenwood Rd. Louisville KY. 40258 / Or at the West Point Station @ 99 Salt River Rd. West Point KY. 40177

The Sea Scouts is a non-profit organization and operates soley on donations from local businesses, foundations and individuals.

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE

We accept donations of cash, supplies, or equipment related to our program. We also accept donated boats. Our needs cover a very wide range of goods and services for operation and maintenance of our boats and facilities, also supplies for cruising such as food, fuel, safety supplies, and training supplies.
We often trade goods and services with other Sea Scout units in the area, so if you don't think we can use it we may be able to trade with other units who do have a need for it.

If you think you may have some goods or services we could use, or would like to make a cash donation, please contact our Skipper /Resource Officer

Walter Ewing
(502) 964-4464 / Cell: 502-418-1893 Or the US Water Patrol 502-592-9332

 



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