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Judy has a large role in our boating and VHF courses. Prior to our classes the material was delivered to her home.
Judy and her husband, Barry Smith, sorted and organized
the course material for each student into individual packages. Each student was given their package with everything they needed for the course. Judy attends all of the
classes and proctors the students. She has been doing this
for years, and is able to answer all questions thoroughly.
Judy's personality and knowledge allow the students to
relax and ask the questions without feeling intimidated.
Barry and Judy work together as a unit. If our organization is to survive and move forward it is important that we
acknowledge the contributions by outstanding members
Barry and Judy are pictured above with Cowan Insurance Group Industry Leader, AVP Programs & Associations
Cathy Bisbee and Chief Commander Robert Pepin, AP.
Electronic Course Instructor Awards Sponsored by
ICOM Canada
This award is presented to the top volunteer electronic instructor in three areas across Canada:
1. Atlantic Provinces and Quebec - Dan White, S.
2. Ontario - Barry Kay, AP (pictured above right) with Eric
Meth, P, from ICOM Canada Inc. and Chief Commander Robert Pepin, AP.
3. Western Provinces - Lynn Meisl
Officer of the Year Awards Sponsored by Fortress
Anchor/Natural Marine
Four awards, one each from the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Ontario, and the Western Provinces
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THE PORT HOLE

Howard G. Peck Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsored by Cowan Insurance Group - Barry AP and Judy
Smith of Prince George Power and Sail Squadron of
Pacific Mainland District.
Here are a few points from the Nomination we received:
While working non-stop with their own Squadron Barry
and Judy also provide assistance to:
Northern Squadrons. Barry has put in many hours assisting Quesnel to set up their courses and solving their
computer related problems.
Lower Mainland Squadrons. Barry has assisted Sur-Del,
the Sunshine Coast and several other squadrons on an ongoing basis with their course and computer problems.
Pacific Mainland District. Barry has been the ongoing
technical computer resource over the last two years. He
has now been formally appointed as the "go to person"
in our District for computer problems.
All Squadrons in the District direct any and all computer
related problems and issues to Barry.
Barry and Judy are always involved in Squadron activities
making sure courses, programs and Bridge transitions run
smoothly. The examples of how Barry and Judy promote
and help CPS-ECP have been on-going for years and never
seem to end.
Judy is fully committed to CPS-ECP and our Squadron. Judy
produces the Squadron's award winning newsletter "The lcebreaker", which is produced five times a year and distributed
to our members. The lcebreaker keeps our members up to
date with what's happening in our Squadron as well with
CPS-ECP. This is a very labour intensive job and her hard work
shows in the final production. Judy also produces our Squadron's brochure for our Boating Courses. She has offered to
assist other Squadrons in the north in producing their own.

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