Maine Maritime Academy - Tricks End Yearbook (Castine, ME)

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PROPELLER CLUB OF CASTINE DAVE ARNOLD - Treasurer, BOB LAWLER - President, RUSS KNIEHL - Secretary, JACK DESI- LETS - Vice President. The function and mission of the student Propeller Club is to develop an interest and appreciation Within the midshipmen mem- bers for a strong merchant marine. Propeller clubs all over the nation and world lend support to promote further and support an American Merchant Marine, capable of serving the American people in times of peace and war. The present situation in Asia clearly shows the need for such a Merchant Marine. The Propeller Club, Port of Maine Maritime Academy, is one of the most active clubs at the academy. Among well known func- tions are: sponsoring the annual homecoming, sponsoring the Prop Club dance homecoming weekend, and the sale of various articles to bolster the treasury. A number of activities on the cruise are also sponsored by the club. Under the leadership of: Bob Lawlor, president, jack Desilets, vice president, Russ Kniehl, secretary, and Dave Arnold, treasurer, the club is at its peak enrollment, and the club treasury has been doubled. The Prop Club is ably advised by LCDB. H. C. jordan. 40

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L to R: LCDR McReel, Al WVinslow, Dick LeMoine, Larry Crimard, jack Desilets, Chet Manuel. SAFETY COMMITTEE The Safety Council has been organized to establish and maintain rules and reg- ulations of safety both on and off Academy grounds, while also checking on and advising on upkeep of var- ious safety equipment and safety features. The Council, headed by Captain james D. Sprague, is comprised of both admin- istration members and Mid- shipmen. Many of the accomplish- ments of the council are little known, but benefit all hands. A few of the more o b vi o u s accomplishments achieved this past year are the street .lights lining the walk between the senior dorms and Leavitt Hall, re- placement of inadequate fire lines in Leavitt Hall, new windows and fire escape ladder from the upper classroom of the machine shop and steps at Dismukes Hall. L to R: Dave Hallden, Peter Boyce, Chet Manuel and Jeff Ling. 39 WELFARE AND RECREATIDN The Welfare and Recrea- tion Committee, or Student Fund, is made up of five members and a faculty ad- visor. Two seniors, two jun- iors and the head barber make up the committee, while Mr. McReel is faculty advisor. The purpose of the com- mittee is to provide for the betterment of the Regiment. It accomplishes this in two ways, Hrst, by giving finan- cial aid to Academy func- tions, and by providing serv- ices to the Midshipmen. Each year about S500 is given toward Graduation. The TV's at Leavitt, the New Dorms, and the Ship, have been purchased and maintained by the fund. The fund has contributed to- ward bus trips and cruise tours, and in sending the band and drill squad to Kings Point. In addition the fund has aided various dances, sponsored movies and maintained the pool tables. The Welfare and Recrea- tion Committee, obtains its money in several ways. First, the profits which are realized from the vending machines are put into the fund, as are the profits from the Ships Store on the cruise. Also contributing to the fund are the school barbers. L

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YACHT CLUB A GEORGE DUNCAN Secretary Treasurer, NAT GLADDING Commodore, SETH FENNER Vice-Commodore, DOUG SHORE Fleet Captain. The Yacht Club has been very active during the past season. Starting in the spring, club members began the annual overhaul and repair of the 35' sloop aDianai' and the 38' cutter Clio. Being fiberglass, the three Gannet class dinghies did not need much work. But much time and many weekends were given up by members of the club to ready the fleet for the summer sailing season. Some of the races entered by the club are: Monhegan Race, the Retired Skippers Race, and the North Haven Ocean Race. When the Marblehead to Halifax race comes up this summer Clio', and Diana will be entered, as they have in the past years. The dinghies were sailed throughout the season by Midshipmen with sailing ex- perience. At the end of the season an intramural competition was established by Capt. Kennaday, one of our most ardent supporters. The Gannets were also sailed in intercollegiate races held at Colby. Needless to say MMA came out on top. After the season ended, a banquet was held at the Jed Prouty where awards were given and plans for the future were formulated. The club is an actively growing organization and the future looks bright. 41