District Commander’s Page
Welcome to District 9 , covering the lower peninsula of Michigan. Michigan has a wealth of inland lakes as well as being surrounded by Great lakes. Our members have all types of boating interests from kayakers to large cruisers; come join any of our squadrons for education as well as social events. We have a wealth of information to help you be more confident on the water and we have fun doing it.
D/C William Stano, JN
Bill Stano has been a member of United States Power Squadrons and the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron since 2000. He has served as Grosse Pointe’s secretary, executive officer and commander and as treasurer, administrative officer and executive officer of District 9. Bill was elected District 9’s in 2013 and re-elected the District Commander in 2025. Bill is also the Chair of the Planning Committee for America’s Boating Club/United States Power Squadrons.