The Lake George Power Squadron (LGPS) is associated with the United States Power
     Squadrons (USPS). The name "Power Squadron" dates back to 1912, when gasoline-
     powered craft were first beginning to appear. Roger Upton, Rear Commodore of the
     Boston Yacht Club, formed a Power Squadron within the club. Its purpose was to
     provide instruction in power boat handling and foster camaraderie among power
     boat members. The Power Squadron was immediately successful. In 1914,
     representatives from 70 east coast yacht clubs and boating associations met at the
     New York Yacht Club and formed Power Squadrons. As the years passed, USPS
     expanded the geographical reach and scope of its activities. Today, the USPS is
     America's largest private, nonprofit, non-governmental, and non-military boating
     organization with approximately 70,000 members dedicated to serving men, women,
     and families who love recreational boating. The USPS consists of 450 squadrons,
     regionally organized into districts. The Lake George Power Squadron is a member
     of USPS's District 2.

     The Lake George Power Squadron is made up of a lot of ordinary people who love
      boating. Youngsters and old timers, neophytes and old salts, weekend sailors and
     circumnavigators, sailors, power boaters, jet skiers, windsurfers, canoers, and
     kayakers make up our membership. You do not need to own a boat to join. Our
     members are drawn from the Lake George, Saratoga, and Capital District area of
     Northeast New York State.

     We are a fellowship organization, promoting camaraderie among boaters on a local,
     regional, and national basis. Many social activities, both on and off water, take place
     throughout the year.

     Our organization's primary purpose is to promote boating safety by offering area
     sailors and power boaters courses in basic boating, navigation, and piloting.
     We are not involved with law enforcement or on-the-water patrols.

     We offer a public boating class for the general public, scheduled as demand for the class
     dictates. This class is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and the State of New York and
     meets or exceeds all current state and insurance company requirements for boater
     education. Instruction is free of charge, there is a nominal fee for books and
     materials. This class will also meet the new requirements for PWC operation in
     New York.

     Additional courses in weather, marine electronics, sailing, engine maintenance,
     cruise planning, seamanship, and advanced navigation skills are available to squadron
     members.

     Membership requirements are simple and straightforward.

     1) One must be at least 16 years of age for full voting membership.