Girl Scout Troop 195
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Girl Scouts from troup 195 came aboard the 50' trawler class vessel Venture On owned by Capt. Douglas James for a cruise along Chicago's lake front and lectures presented by members of the Chicago Power Squadron. |
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Troup leader Karen
Ashley, Amber,Katrina,Heather,Janice and Alyssa listen to short talks presented by several Chicago Power Squadron members. |
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Captain Doug Welcomes the scouts to his "small ship", discusses what they will be doing during the days activities, and the proper use of PDF's. He then supplied each girl with a PDF and gave instructions on how to adjust the PDF's straps. Cdr Douglas A. James, P is the 2003 Commander of the Chicagago Power Squadron. (seated on the couch) Cristina, Julie, Sheryl - Doug is standing |
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Occupations available to women interested in working on boats and the training necessary was explained by Capt Mary Antonette. Mary is a Power Squadron member and captain of the cruise vessel Valarie 6 docked in Burnham Harbor. Bob Murphy (on the stair) is also a USGC lisenced captain. |
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Amber and Heather got hands on experience with line handeling as Venture On prepares to leave the dock |
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Amber took her turn at the helm as the scouts were treated to a tour past the Chicago Lighthouse, Navy Pier, and the Chicago locks. Photo Group 2
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