New River Sail and Power Squadron can trace its earliest roots back to September 1, 1959 when a group of 12 Onslow County residents held a three-hour long organizational meeting at 414 Woodland Drive in Jacksonville. Those founding members were:
- Milton S. Adler
- Kenneth M. Ford
- Francis J. Bauer
- R. P. Schreckingos
- Norman C. Harvey
- Robert H. Kalet
- Thomas J. Mayscuk
- George H. Brandt
- Charls T. Streeter
- JamesD Piver
- William M. Derby, Jr.
- W. E. Bown
At that time, the name New River Power Squad was their first choice for a name for the proposed unit; with Onslow Bay Power Squadron being their second choice. There was a unanimous vote to petition the Governing Board for a charter; and to adopt the proposed By-Laws.
The first officers of this new chapter were also elected: Milton S. Adler was the unit's first Commander, to be assisted by Lt. Commander, Robert H. Kalet; 1st Lieutenant, Kenneth M. Ford; and Secretary-Treasurer, Norman C. Harvey. Members at large of the Executive Committee were Charles T. Streeter, James D. Piver and George H. Brandt.
And the rest, as they say . . . is history!
