Squadron History

Squadron History
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Webmaster's Vision:

In the few short years since transferring my CPS membership to Kingston, I have realized that KPS has a wonderful history. Regrettably, much of that history is hidden from view. It is my dream to expose some of that history and make it available publicly on this website.

One of the acknowledged "Pack-ratters" has recently redeemed himself. John Boocock, KPS Squadron Commander in 1995/96, has started scanning all the old Companionway newsletters in his possession and is preparing them for publication. They will be linked and accessible from the Companionway page. Some are already there.

I know that there is much more information that can be made available. To all you Pack-ratters, please identify yourself and let's work together to share our history. For those that have an interest in the history of the Squadron and are willing to participate in making our history come alive, please contact our Historian, Wally Schwenger or the undersigned. See Bridge Officers.

Herman Kuipers, Webmaster

Kingston Power Squadron officially received its charter on 30 March 1954.

The 17 founding members were:

C Leroy Boyd

Thomas F Bulmer

P C Carter

Oscar E Dahlstrom

Edward S Dalton

George Dalton

Gerald C Haslam

Douglas Mill Jemmett

Peter C King

Francis A Maclachlan

Andrew M McCorkell

Wilson F McMahon.....first squadron commander, 1954

Fred S Newman

Harold H Stewart.........commander in 1955

Norman C Vail.............commander in 1959

Jack McNaughton Waugh

Cy E Wharrie...............first squadron Sec.-Treas.

Anyone with comments on how best to present our historical details please email our Archivist: P/Cdr. Wally Schwenger

Responsible for page content: Historian - see Bridge Officers