RALEIGH, N.C. - TelAve -- At its 2026 Annual Meeting held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, America's Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons® elected its new Board of Directors during the 2026 Change of Watch.

Mike Wiedel, Senior Navigator, was elected as Chief Commander. A member of America's Boating Club Milwaukee since 1988, he has previously served in all squadron and district offices before advancing to the national level. There, he served as National Administrative Officer in 2022 and then National Executive Officer in 2024.

"As your Chief Commander, my priority is to continue the modernization of our operations, support our volunteer leaders, and ensure that every squadron has the tools to innovate, motivate, and educate if they choose to use them," Wiedel said. "For our organization to thrive, our local squadrons must become community hubs that reflect the modern boater's lifestyle."

The following officers were also elected to serve on the 2026 Board of Directors:

§  Jan Wright, Senior Navigator, as National Educational Officer

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§  Shirley Heald, Senior Navigator, as National Administrative Officer

§  Al Lakin, Senior Navigator, as National Secretary

§  Larry Cole, Senior Navigator, as National Treasurer

§  Ralph Bernard, Advanced Pilot, as immediate Past Chief Commander willing to serve

America's Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons® is dedicated to promoting safe and fun recreational boating through education, skills training, and civic service, while offering valuable social opportunities and benefits for its members.

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About America's Boating Club ®| United States Power Squadrons®

America's Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons®, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to boating safety and education. Our members are boaters and boating families who boat together, learn together, and contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. America's Boating Club® has over 13,000 members organized into more than 300 clubs across the country. Visit https://americasboatingclub.org/