District 34 Fall Conference: October 25, 2025 

District 34 Fall Conference

Saturday October 25, 2025     9:00 – 15:00 

Plimoth Patuxet Museum Visitor Center

137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360

Gainsborough Hall

Located within the Visitor Center, it features a large fireplace, outdoor terrace,

and stunning views of the Eel River and Cape Cod Bay.

Includes free parking.

Registration: $40 per person.  Register here

Agenda

Morning Schedule – Gainsborough Hall

08:30 – 09:15 | Registration & Morning Refreshments
Check-in, coffee and tea.

09:15 – 09:45 | Welcome Remarks
D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN
Featuring a special video greeting from Chief Commander Ralph Bernard

10:00 – 10:45 | National Educational Department Update
R/C Barbara Herrmann, SN-IN
Key developments and initiatives from USPS National Education.

11:00 – 11:45 | Navigating Massachusetts Boating Certification
D/1st/Lt Richard G. Moore, SN-IN
A practical session on MA boating certification: who needs it, when, and how to obtain it.

11:45 – 12:00 | Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal
Cdr Richard Terry, SN
Update of proposed changes to coastal navigational aids.

Lunch & Feature Presentation

12:00 – 13:30 | Thanksgiving-Style Buffet Lunch
Served in the Gainsborough Hall with beverages and dessert.

Presentation:
“Rigging the Past: The Living Legacy of Mayflower II’’
Guest Speaker: Don Heminitz

Join maritime preservationist Don Heminitz for an insider’s perspective on the restoration and ongoing care of Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the 1620 ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World.
From rigging reconstruction at Mystic Seaport to current maintenance as Bosun, Don shares fascinating insights into preserving this iconic ship for future generations.

Afternoon Session – Patuxet Room

13:40 – 14:40 | SNE District 34 Council Meeting
Led by D/C Valentina Bizunok, JN

• Presentation of the 75-Year Commemorative Certificate to Old Colony Sail & Power Squadron
• Brief Reports from District Officers and Squadron Commanders
• Updates on USPS ABClub initiatives
• Open discussion and Q&A

Optional Afternoon Activities (self-guided)

Extend your visit with local historical attractions (ticketed separately):

• Plimoth Patuxet Museum
• Mayflower II
• Plimoth Grist Mill

Questions? Contact DC Valentina Bizunok at abcsne34@gmail.com or 617-417-5009