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The United States Power Squadrons^® (USPS) is a non-profit organization devoted to boating education and promoting safe boating. It is comprised of 33 districts and over 400 squadrons. USPS is the nation's largest boating education organization offering several boating courses to non-members and dozens of advanced, elective and supplemental courses to our members. Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron is one of the 18 squadrons of District 20, which covers Central and Northern Illinois, the Northwestern corner of Indiana, and the Southeastern corner of Wisconsin. The USPS map illustrates the location of Fox Valley, specific locations of squadrons in District 20, and all districts and squadrons across the country. Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron members are spread throughout Northwestern Illinois, generally hold dinner meetings in the Elgin/Schaumburg area, and take pleasure in boating on the Chain of Lakes and Lake Michigan.

" Boating Is Fun...We'll Show You How!" Check out the fun we have by viewing our Newsletter & Pictures link. Enjoy the activities, boating events, and informative classes with our Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron members.

Upcoming events:

The Fox River Beautification Project will take place on May 5th. We will meet at the Captain's Quarters in Antioch. See the May edition of the Tales of the Fox for more details.

A new offering of America's Boating Course will begin on May 8th. Details are on the Public Boating Course page.

Fox Valley is offering free Vessel Safety Checks at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates on May 12th and 19th from 8 a.m. to noon. More information on this program is on the Vessel Safety Check page.

The Fox Lake/Chain Cruise, with a course to Pistakee Yacht Club, is set for June 16th. Cruise captains P/R/C Chuck Merrell, SN, P/C John Lewis, AP, and Tina Brasher invite you to join us for the cruise.

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2011 Squadron & District Awards

Congratulations to Xavier Velasko, pictured with wife Rose, for earning the L.P. Briesch Educational Award.

See more pictures on the Newsletters & Pictures page.

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Storm at Sea: Check out the dynamic storm on the following You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=T4FIS1FnOQg

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Our newsletter, Tales of the Fox, is posted in the Newsletter & Pictures section.

A special moment with incoming Commander Cindy Rowland, JN and departing Commander John Rowland, N.

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41 Years for Fox Valley!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS 2012 Graduates of Elective and Advanced Grade Classes

Weather

Bill Fleming, N

John Rowland, N

Kevin Wright, N

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Ahoy All Students!

Public Boating Classes are are posted on the Public Boating Course page.

Seminars, Elective, and Advanced Grade course offerings are posted on the Member Courses page.

Please let us know what classes you would like to take this year by filling out our Survey of Education Interest & Preferences.