Charting a Course for Success! - Updates from the D8 Fall Conference

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Pompano Beach Power Squadron is sailing full speed ahead, racking up a boatload of education awards this year! 

We're proud to share that five of our members participated in Cooperative Charting, helping us earn several top honors, including the Roland Award, the N Club Award, the Overall Education Award, and the prestigious Prince Henry Award! 

And that's not all: National Headquarters updated their scoring, and we're thrilled to celebrate three new Senior Navigators who've gone the extra nautical mile:
• Ellen Ramey
• Beth A. TenBrink
• Judith Chase

Congratulations to all! Your dedication keeps the Pompano Beach Power Squadron on course for excellence and ready for more smooth sailing ahead.


 



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Lt / Christine McEntee,
PBPS Secretary

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