Division Eleven Wins International ISAR ... - USCGAUX District 7

Volume LIV Number 3 Fall 2007
Division Eleven Wins International
ISAR Competition!
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
7th District
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Is the official publication of the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
7th District
http://www.cgaux7.org/
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
District Commander………..RADM David W. Kunkel
Director of Auxiliary…………......CDR David R. Allen
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
District Commodore
COMO Allen Brown
Email: Dco7d@aol.com
District Vice Commodore
Donald L. Frasch
Email: VCOD7@aol.com
National Area Commodore - Atlantic
East (ARCO)
Peter E. Fernandez
Email: pooldisc@bellsouth.net
Rear Commodore North (RCO-N)
Ronald Goldenberg
Email: rgoldehhi@roadrunner.com
Rear Commodore West (RCO-W)
Walter Jaskiewicz
Email: captwrj@aol.com
Rear Commodore East (RCO-E)
Richard J. Leys
Email: rjleys@bellsouth.net
Division Captains 2007
Division 1…………………………..…...Nestor Tacaronte
Division 2………………………...……..Cecil Christopher
Division 3………………………..….. Gwendolyn S. Leys
Division 4………………………..…..… Barbara Carolus
Division 5………………………..……..Janee Henderson
Division 6………………………..……….. Joel Aberbach
Division 7………………………..…...….Conrad Palermo
Division 8……………………..…....Raymond L. Paysour
Division 9………………………..…..…..George Withrow
Division 10…………………………..…..Richard Luettich
Division 11……………………………...…….Karen Miller
Division 12……………………….…....Reginald B. Hollar
Division 13…………………….....…..…...Eloy Gonzalez
Division 14…………………………..……….Robert Funk
Division 15…………………………..…...William Malone
Division 16…………………………..…...….Jayne Davis
Logistics
James E. Dennen, Department Chief
Email: dennen@bellsouth.net
Prevention
Philip Merrill, Department Chief
Email: seahorse03@comcast.net
Response
Casey Jankowski, Department Chief
Email: cjankowski@tampabay.rr.com
Editor & Publications Officer
Kenneth Sommers
Email: div6-69@earthlink.net
The D7 PB Team (ADSO-PB Staff Officers):
Dorothy Joan Riley, 070-07-09; Graphic Design & Layout
Brian Lichtenstein 070-03-08; Photography:
T. J. Kerbs, 070-05-02; Pre-Press & Printing
Gary Barth, 070-05-08; Writing and Text Review
BREEZE is the official and educational tool of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 7th District and is intended as a publication to keep the membership
apprised of the activities of the Auxiliary. All articles and photographs submitted must be consistent with the policies of the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary
and may not be returned. Personal information of members is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The use of these rosters, addresses and
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Bridge A Word From the Editor:
District Commodore .......................................................2
Vice Commodore ...........................................................3
Rear Commodore North ................................................5
Rear Commodore West .................................................6
National Area Commodore Atlantic East .......................7
Immediate Past Commodore …………...……..………...8
Departments
Logistics, D-CL …………………………………………....9
Prevention, D-CP …………………………………...…...10
Response, D-CR …………………………………….…..11
Articles
Commander David R. Allen, DIRAUX D7……...…….….……..4
Flotilla 86 Responds to Helicopter Crash….…..………... .….14
Safety On Duty………………………………………..…………15
Sometimes, It’s just plain fun!................................................16
America Team Takes Home the ISAR Trophy………....…....18
District 7 Auxiliary attends 2007 U.S. CG Innovation
EXPO……………………………………………...………..….…20
Commitment to Excellence! ..................................................22
Admiral Select Watson…………………..…………….…...…..23
Admiral Allen Visits Key West…………………………..……...24
Division Seven: Success Through Unity………..………...…..26
The Wave of the Future…………..…………………………….28
District Seven Conference..……………………………….……31
Recent Class Expands CPR Cadre…..…………………...…..34
District Seven Learning Opportunities at “D-TRAIN 8” ..........36
Welcome to the third edition of your BREEZE, the official
publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
7 th District. Every effort has been made to provide
current, relevant and quality information in a format
pleasing to the reader. In these pages you will find numerous
articles about Auxiliarists engaged in our primary
mission: to support the U.S. Coast Guard.
I would like to thank Jim Dennen D-CL for being my
mentor and smoothing the waters. We in District 7 have
a superior group of Publications and Public Affairs Officers.
All have made contributions to the Breeze.
I welcome your articles, photographs and ideas on how
to make this the best publication in the Auxiliary! On
behalf of the BREEZE Staff, thank you for your comments
and support. BRAVO ZULU to all!
Ken Sommers
DSO-PB D7
Publications Assistant Staff Officers (ADSO-PB):
Dottie Riley, 070-07-09, Graphic Design and Layout
Brian Lichtenstein, 070-03-08, Photography
T.J. Kerbs, 070-05-02, Pre-press and Printing
Gary Barth, 070-05-08, Writing and Text Review
Fall 2007

“There will be
changes, and
positive change is
the mark of any
strong, forward
looking
organization.”
From the Bridge
Commodore Allen Brown
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As I write this, the year 2007 is about ready to become
history. A lot has been accomplished during these past
several months, however, much remains to be done.
There will be changes, and positive change is the mark
of any strong, forward looking organization. For example,
it is anticipated that during 2008, there will be a new
AUXMAN making its debut in a CD format. Current plans
are to have a couple of printed copies for each flotilla.
There will also be some organizational shifts as we seek
to better support our Sectors and their mission. One of
these shifts is the advent of the Auxiliary Sector Coordinator
(ASC), who will work directly with the Sector Commander
and his staff. This new position opens new and
unique possibilities for the Auxiliary. CDR Allen and I are
in the process of spending time with each of the Sector
Commanders in order to hear from each of them how we might better employ the ASC in
their AOR. I am certain that one size does not fit all.
Earlier I alluded to the fact that 2007 is about over. As divisions and flotillas, it is the perfect
time to regain a sense of our history. The Auxiliary will be celebrating its 70 th Anniversary in
2009, and it is not too early to start local planning. I would encourage every flotilla, every
division, to put together a unit history as part of your celebration. We have flotillas that are
among the earliest in the nation, as well as some of the newest. A knowledge of our past
helps to ensure our future. And, of course, it keeps us on the cutting edge in setting the example
nationally.
Our conference framework has changed in the past several years, with September being our
primary conference. At our January session, there is still something for every member. The
emphasis, however, will be in the development of newly elected officers as well as selected
staff positions. You may have noticed that the Director is also doing “Auxiliary 101” with the
AUXLOs to help them better understand their assignments. Next March we will have a joint
planning conference with the Gold Side. This short conference for DCPs, ASCs, AUXLOs
and other selected personnel will give us an opportunity to mutually share and develop contingency
plans together.
Lastly, the economic conditions continue to have an impact on funding – especially for orders.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to fund everyone for conferences. This, however, does
not preclude divisions and/or flotillas from sending selected persons. Here is a unique opportunity
to send a new member, or to reward an older one. Remember that there is always
something for everyone.
Bravo Zulu to all for your accomplishments in 2007. Semper Paratus.Ω
Allen Brown
District Commodore

Donald L. Frasch, Vice Commodore
It’s that time of year when we strive to wrap up our activities
for 2007 and start the planning process for 2008.
Wrapping up means making sure all our activities are
entered in AUXDATA, all our qualifications and currency
maintenance tasks are completed, and we have finished
and recorded our required ICS courses. Please be sure
to check either AUXDATA or the fantastic AUXINFO
Quick Reports to be sure you have covered all your
bases.
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Once we have all that completed, it’s “Heads up D-7,
Here we come!” Our elections at all levels should be
completed by now, and your EXCOM is moving forward
to make 2008 another exciting year. Two of my high
priority areas are the Staff Functions and our Conferences
for 2008. In the staff area, I have charged a “Tiger Team” to review the Staff Reporting
structure and functions in both directions on the Parallel Staffing Chain. The result of
their review will be a recommendation on how the communications in that chain should
function in District Seven. I want to be sure the right information is flowing in both directions,
that the right people are involved, and that we are not wasting effort or time in getting it
done. I guess we could call it an “Efficiency Communications Review.”
On the Conference front, there will be some changes and new looks. For example, our
January Conference will focus on leadership training for both elected and staff. It will also
include some technical training for three or four staff areas, and additional “Qualifications
Training” where our members can complete the classroom portion of the requirements to be
certified in a particular specialty.
Another new look will be an additional conference in February for the DCP’s and VCP’s. It
will focus on our District Business Meeting and Strategic Planning. Our AUXLO’s from the
Sectors and Air Stations will be with us, and involved with the Auxiliary leadership in their
respective AOR’s to jointly develop their Strategic Plans that support the vision, goals and
objectives COMO Brown has set for all of us.
So, clean up everything that needs to be done in 2007,and let’s hit the ground running come
January! We need the help and support of all of you to make 2008 another exciting and successful
year for District Seven. We are truly an amazing group of people!
Bravo Zulu! Ω
“... clean up everything
that needs to
be done in 2007,
and let’s hit the
ground running
come January !J

Dear Dedicated Auxiliarists of the Super Seventh Coast Guard District,
Holiday greetings! Over the Thanksgiving break, it was obvious
that there are many things that I am thankful for in my first five
months on the job. I am thankful for a great Auxiliary leadership,
with whom we communicate constantly and seamlessly
with a common goal of improving life for our dedicated volunteers;
I am thankful for an equally dedicated and highly skilled
staff in both the Miami and Nokomis offices; I am thankful for the
work done by Auxiliarists in a great variety of missions across
the District; and I am thankful for an understanding and supportive
family who allows me to drop by the house whenever I am
not on the road.
With all of this for which I am thankful, it is difficult to develop a “Wish List” for the holidays.
There are a few things, however, that I ask Santa to work on for us. First, I wish
for an improved automation system that would allow us to process orders, awards,
travel claims, enrollments, and course completions faster and with less need for rework.
I wish for more teams like the ones that I found as I traveled the District that are closely
aligned and communicating with the Sectors and Stations on missions. Mostly, I hope
that the reason that you raised your right hand and volunteered your time and talents to
the Coast Guard Auxiliary are met and that your motivations for serving are being fulfilled.
We appreciate you and want to keep you on board as a productive member of
our team!
The one thing, however, that I wish for most of all this holiday season is your health and
happiness. Thank you for the great reception that you’ve given me as I learn my new
job and how we can make
your Auxiliary experience
even better!
Happy holidays!
Director of Auxiliary, Seventh District
Commander David R. Allen
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Rear Commodore North
Ronald Goldenberg, Rear Commodore
“And, oh, yes, they
(Division 12) have
a group of Auxiliarists
that gets up
before 0500, runs
three miles or more,
does physical training
for an hour before
breakfast, then
marches to classes
with the guidon carrying
the Auxiliary
flag. They are cadets
at the Citadel,
the military college
of South Carolina.”
The North is proud to be a part of Team Coast Guard
and District 7 Auxiliary. A brief description of Areas of
Responsibility (AOR) will help the reader to understand
the diversity of the missions in which the North participates.
Divisions 4 and 14 work closely with Sector Jacksonville
and Division 14 is beginning to train to participate
in helicopter operations with Air Station Savannah.
Divisions 2, 10, and 12 work with Sector Charleston and
Air Station Savannah. Sector Charleston is responsible
for the ports of Savannah and Brunswick. Sector Jacksonville
is responsible for the fast growing port of Jacksonville,
Florida. Each division has a unique AOR and
mission.
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Caption describingpicture
or
graphic.
Division 4 assists Stations Ponce and Canaveral in establishing safety zones for Shuttle
launches, the most recent being on 07 August. The division also provides Coast Guard
Auxiliary presence on the inland lakes of central Florida.
Division 2 recently worked with several law enforcement agencies in a security simulation
on one of the large inland lakes in north Georgia. Since there is no active duty Coast Guard
presence in their AOR, the division is responsible for all of the recreational boating safety
for inland Georgia and NW South Carolina.
Division 10 covers the coastline, Intracoastal waterway, and estuaries that stretch from
Brunswick, GA to just south of Charleston, SC. The division had an entry in the ISAR competition
this year and, despite having never participated in the competition before, made a
very good showing.
Division 12 has, perhaps, one of the best records of accomplishment among the 16 divisions
in District 7. They have grown by nearly 40 members this year. Recognizing the
need for a Coast Guard presence on a major inland lake in South Carolina, the Division just
recently established a detachment of Auxiliarists on Lake Marion with its 325 miles of shoreline.
Division 12 is currently planning for the establishment of a detachment in the fast
growing Myrtle Beach, SC, area. And, this is unique: they have a group of Auxiliarists that
gets up before 0500, runs three miles or more, does physical training for an hour before
breakfast, then marches to classes with the guidon carrying the Auxiliary flag. They’re cadets
at the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina.
Division 14 based in the greater Jacksonville area works closely with Sector Jacksonville
and has been actively involved with the area’s Heavy Weather Plan Development. Ω

Rear Commodore West
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is tasked with the responsibility
of being prepared and ready as a force multiplier
supporting America’s Maritime First Responders,
the U. S. Coast Guard. The Auxiliary contributes
greatly to the safety and security of our citizens everyday
in ports and on waterways.
Your vote of confidence for my second term of leadership
as RCO-W, inspires my strong commitment
and dedication to provide support, timely communications
and understanding. This will ensure the 7th
District Auxiliary can continue to accept, with outstanding
pride, the many missions and tasks assigned
to our units by the Coast Guard.
We are prepared to face the unknown challenges of the future. This will be accomplished
with the support of our 24/7 facilities on land, water and in the air. We will also
utilize the thousands of trained personnel to assist and share the multitude of Coast
Guard duties. Our Strategic Plan defines our strengths and weaknesses. It communicates
clearly our present and future objectives, strategies and tactics. These will direct
our energy and resources in a manner that will keep us focused, in order to achieve our
goals.
Let us all remember that each one of us is a member of a great team. We all must realize
and understand that the achievements of an organization are the results of the combined
efforts of each of its members.
Semper Paratus Ω
Walter Jaskiewicz, Rear Commodore
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“We all must realize
and understand that
the achievements of
an organization are
the results of the
combined efforts of
each of its members.”

Response Department
Richard J Leys, Rear Commodore
We are now eleven months into 2007, and much has happened
in the East Area. As we look back at our accomplishments,
some may wonder how we did it. After all, our
area is so diverse, covering the US Virgin Islands, Puerto
Rico, and from Key West north to Ft. Pierce and Vero
Beach. The simple answer to that is we did it as a team.
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Rear Commodore
East
Early in the year, members from Division Three, Five,
Six , and Thirteen participated in a mass migration exercise
from Lake Worth down to the Keys, with over 40
members participating in the multi-agency “Operation Vigilant
Sentry” drill. In keeping with the team concept, Divisions
have been working together on training and public
affairs to get the boating public educated in boating
safety. Our public affairs program has been instrumental in reach- i n g
“I would ask
the boating public through boat shows, open houses at the CG Stations,
vessel safety blitzes at local marinas and boat ramps, and that you recreational
boating safety programs. Division Thirteen in the Keys has remember the d e -
veloped a Public Service Announcement program for radio stations Oath we took as that
went over so well that the district is now using it on over 500 radio members, “to stations.
wear the
uniform neatly
There has been a major focus on recruitment and retention, and our
membership continues to grow by 10 % in the east area. In order to and correctly.” a c -
complish this growth, there has been a concentration on member Your uniform
training, including readiness drills for the new three year requirement
for boat crew and coxswain requalification.
The Sector Auxiliary coordinators and bridge regularly meet with their Sector AUXLO’s and
Command Cadre in support of ongoing missions, as well as for developing new opportunities
to support the Active Duty Coast Guard and the Seventh District. Our members are actively
supporting both Sectors Miami and Key West with over 25 Hawkeye Watchstanders.
Auxiliary radio Watchstanders regularly relieve active duty Coast Guard by doing radio
watch standing at the sectors, and small boat stations.
As we look forward to 2008, some Divisions and Flotillas will have a change in their bridges.
This means we will have some changes within our team. Will this mean that we will have a
slow start? Absolutely not, we are working hard to ensure a smooth transition.
We will have an increase in challenges- excuse me, opportunities. We will continue to support
our mission statement, which supports our overall District Strategic Plan. Each division
(Continued on page 8)

Commodore Peter Fernandez
Fall Senior Executive Leadership Conference
The theme of the Fall Senior Executive Leadership Conference in
New Orleans, conference was “Creating a Culture of Innovation.” At
the Coast Guard technology exhibition the theme of innovation not
only applied to the maritime systems on display, but also applied
more broadly to the current debate about the future of our nation’s
security.
Given the ongoing challenges in its Deepwater Modernization Program,
the Coast Guard is very much focused on technological improvements
and the revitalization of its aging equipment. However,
the Coast Guard, maybe more that other military organizations, has
recognized the need to couple the advances in technology with nonmaterial
improvements that result in better value for the taxpayer dollar.
The message to the industry and government attendees at the conference was clear: a culture
of innovation is the key not only to the Coast Guard’s ability to carry out its missions, but also to
the broader challenges facing the United States.
The Commandant reorganization of the Coast Guard involves hard choices which are not yet fully
appreciated. This reorganization will not be postponed for much longer. What this means to the
Auxiliary, is expect more changes in the future. There will be changes in the way we do business,
accomplish missions and support the Coast Guard. I am confident that we will be on board with
the Coast Guard spirit of innovation. Ω
Peter E. Fernandez,
National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO)
Immediate Past District Commodore
Richard Leys, RCO East
(Continued from page 7)
and flotilla has been asked to develop its own plan in support of the District. This plan will
need to be developed with the bridge, and staff of the divisions and flotillas.
Lastly, I would like to encourage our members to make use of the Chief Director’s website,
especially to review proper uniform wear and the correct placement of ribbons. We should
look crisp and sharp while supporting our Coast Guard Auxiliary missions. During our interactions
with the public, we represent not only the Auxiliary but also the Coast Guard. I would
ask that you remember the Oath we took as members, “to wear the uniform neatly and cor-
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“I am confident
that we will be
on board with
the Coast Guard
spirit of
innovation.”

Logistics:
Communication
Services
Information
Services
Public Affairs
Publications
Personnel Services
Logistics Department
James Dennen, D-CL
Dedicated and talented members of the Logistics Department,
consisting of Public Affairs (PA), Personnel Services
(PS), Publications (PB), Information Systems (IS) and
Communication Services (CS), accomplished a great deal
for District 7 this year.
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The PA Department, under the direction of Rob Westcott,
DSO-PA, has written and implemented the first District
Public Affairs Policy in the Auxiliary. The Public Affairs
page on the D7 website now includes the training material
and the resources needed by any Public Affairs Officer.
Working together, Ken Bagge, FSO-PA, from Flotilla 13-1,
Key West, Rob Westcott, DSO-PA, LTJG Mike Bell, Coast
Guard Sector Key West PA officer and Tom Conroy BA-
AIA from National, produced 18 public service announcements,
nine that are region specific and 9 that can be used
anywhere in D7. They are currently being broadcast on over 500 radio stations throughout
the Southeast. In addition Public Affairs training has been given at the District Training Conference,
the District Conference (DCON) and the National Conference (NACON). During
this time frame, 12 D7 PA Officers have attended AUX 12 Public Affairs C-Schools.
Recruiting and Retention have been primary mission objectives. The Personnel Services
Department under the direction of Rhonda Hebert DSO-PS provided training at the District
Training conference and at DCON. In addition, their team consisting of Angela Pomaro
ADSO-PS - Recruiting, COMO Guy Markley ADSO-PS - Retention and MS Hebert traveled
to various divisions throughout D7 for on-site training. Over 200 Recruiting Awards have
been earned by members in District Seven for the current year 2007. As of the end of November,
according to AUXDATA, we have 911 new members, a considerable improvement
over the 500 members (10%) that was our goal at the beginning of this year. In early August,
the Approval Pending (AP) policy was revised to allow members to participate more
fully prior to final approval by the Security Center. This should impact recruiting even more
positively going forward. In addition, the new 7001 form improves the process.
Publications is handled by Ken Sommers our DSO-PB, His department reviews publications
throughout the district in addition to the all new, from cover to cover, D7 Breeze. This publication
is produced with software that most of us have on our computers as part of Microsoft
Office (Microsoft Publisher). This allows all members of the publications department the opportunity
to view and be involved in the creation of this document. The Breeze‘s new format
emphasizes photography and readability. It uses primarily, interesting articles from throughout
the Seventh District rather than concentrating on reports.
Most of us, by now, have discovered how easy the new AUXINFO report system located on
the main page of the D7 website is to use. Sue Hastings, our DSO-IS and her husband
Dave accomplished this early in the year. Since then, they have continually upgraded the
process for various programs including M-missions. Members of D7 have attended AUX-10
C-schools and continually train members at every conference in our District. Sue and Ed
Duda ADSO-IS continually provide us with necessary reports throughout the year and spent
hours with hands-on training at the District Conference in Fort Lauderdale.
Diane Berman our DSO-CS will be leaving our department at the end of the year after
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she has conducted herself and for always being there when we had issues with the equipment at our training seminars.
Members of her department have attended the AUX 04 C-School for Communication Services. The CS Department
routinely checks for broken links and other website compliance issues. Diane will be succeeded by Roy
Savoca who will be the new DSO-CS. He comes to us with a background in information technology. His professional
career began in 1978 as a consultant specializing in technology and business risk management. He was previously
an IS and CS officer in the 1st Southern District. Roy is a First Pilot for the Auxiliary and owns a Cessna Golden Eagle
421 aviation facility. In addition to patrols, he has flown dignitaries such as RADM Kunkel, District Commander of
D7 on logistics flights. He has served as Branch Chief for Online Training (BC-ANO) and is currently the VFC in his
flotilla 04-4 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Ω
Pictured right to left: Sector Captains Mike McAllister, Charleston; Karl Schultz, Miami; Scott Bushman, Key
West; Jim Watson, District 7 Chief of Staff; Paul Thomas, Jacksonville; Joe Servidio, St. Petersburg; and
Commander Carlos Torres, San Juan Prevention Department Chief. Jim Watson has been promoted to Rear
Admiral Lower Half (RDML). Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7.

Response
Prevention:
Marine Safety
Member Training
Public Education
Program Visitor
State Liaison
Vessel Examinations
Philip Merrill, D-CP
Recognition
Any member can propose a suitable award for another
member for outstanding performance over and above that
which is normally expected.
Outstanding performance can be recognized in many
ways. Some award proposals include, but are not limited
to:
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• awards for a single event or success,
• an achievement award for a major contribution which
covers a sustained period of time,
• a commendation award recognizing development of
an outstanding project or program,
• team awards for a rescue or assistance to endangered persons or property and recognition
of commendable events or accomplishments.
Some awards are proposed for presentation during the change of watch season. This is certainly
a desirable function for recognizing a member’s contribution, but recognition should be
made soon after it is proposed and approved. Reflections of a year’s activities resulting in
award proposals are not uncommon, and are encouraged for outstanding performance. Unfortunately,
many member contributions are overlooked, and the opportunity for an award
proposal is lost. Members, and in particular elected and staff officers, should vigorously pursue
proposing proper recognition for deserving effort and contribution.
The Auxiliary Manual outlines the criteria and procedures for initiating an award proposal. In
addition, award proposal guidance has been made available in district directives, at conference
presentations, in distributed CDs, and in special training programs.
Make a deserving member’s day, and your day, by pursuing an award proposal up the chain
of leadership. Ω
Miami, Florida-
Left to Right:
Ben Ostrovsky,
ADSO-IS, Division 6
and Bob Bartley,
FSO-OP, Flotilla 69
aboard AUXFAC
Double Time .

Response Department
vate them.
Leadership and You
By now many of you have been elected or appointed
to leadership positions within Flotillas and Divisions.
Congratulations for stepping up to the plate and accepting
this honor and responsibility. Allow me to address
some fine points of leadership.
From the Auxiliary Leadership Course we learn that
leadership is “Any attempt to influence the behavior of
another person or group, for whatever reason.” The
quality of leadership, more than any single factor, determines
the success or failure of your Flotilla or Division.
The leader must know or learn how to communicate
the needed support to the membership, and moti-
The leader must provide opportunities for development, and encourage continued interest
and support. Leading a team of volunteers will be more challenging, and it will test your
leadership skills. Become a leader with vision, and communicate your vision to the membership.
Be more concerned with “Doing the right thing” than “Doing things right”. Don’t be
afraid to take calculated risks. If you fail, learn from your mistakes, and don’t allow yourself
to be defeated by them.
Problems will occur. Expect them, anticipate them, accept them, but prepare to deal with
them.
Communication is the single most important leadership skill. With effective communication,
problems can be solved, and great things accomplished. You cannot be a good communicator
unless you are a good listener. “Stop talking.” You cannot listen if you are talking.
Recognize high achievers and use them to motivate others. Even when things are not
going well, there is something positive to communicate to the members.
Be a “LEADER; don’t be a BOSS.”
Leadership is all about character; boss is all about control.
I wish you all the very best, and remember always “Do Your Best.” Ω
Response:
Aids to Navigation
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Operations/
Qualifying Examiners
Aviation
Communications

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Flotilla 86 Responds to Helicopter Crash
Photos and story by Julia E. Bidwick, FC 86
The boat in the foreground is the "go fast boat" in which the driver and
model were riding as the helicopter flew above photographing. On the port
side of the boat is the skid from the helicopter. The driver is aboard.
In the background are two rescue boats that came on scene minutes after
Auxiliary boats began the rescue operation. Sarasota County Sheriff with
rescued model on board, and Venice Fire Rescue is in the background. All
three boats are in the Gulf off Casey Key.
VENICE, Fla.- Two boats
from Flotilla 86, Venice Florida,
were first responders to
the site of a recent helicopterboat
accident. Their arrival
within fifteen minutes of the
accident is a testament to
their professionalism and
training.
A Bell 206L “Long Ranger”
helicopter carrying a pilot and
two photographers took off
from the Sarasota-Bradenton
Airport at 8:30 a.m. on September
11 for a photo shoot
for Powerboat magazine.
Things went horribly wrong
when, at around 10:00 a.m.,
about six miles northwest of
Venice, the landing skid of the
helicopter apparently struck
the fast moving boat and
crashed into the water. The
pilot and two passengers
were ejected.
Flotilla 86, in the meantime, was conducting a two-boat training exercise in the vicinity of Nokomis Moorings
when Double Deuce was hailed by a Sarasota Sheriff Deputy who told them of the accident and commandeered
their boat. Double Deuce with Coxswain Garland Russ and crew Bill Cabana, John Kandes,
Monique Ring and Trainee Ralph Bascom, immediately set off for the crash site. The second boat, Partner-
Ship, with Coxswain Jim Sleichert and crew John Harrison and Judi Bidwick, were notified by radio of the
crash with victims in the water and they quickly followed.
Details were sketchy; the coxswains only knew the general area of the crash site. They discussed the matter
by radio and agreed that Double Deuce would head due west and Partner-Ship would head north.
Within five minutes of entering the Gulf, Partner-Ship located the accident site and radioed Double Deuce,
which immediately changed course and raced to the accident site. The crew aboard Partner-Ship observed
five people in the water and debris scattered on the surface. A woman supported a victim in the water, trying
desperately to keep his head above the water. Partner-Ship’s crew went first to her, brought the man aboard,
and began first aid. The woman, a model aboard the boat who also happened to be a nurse, refused help
and swam off. Double Deuce, in the meantime, had brought the pilot aboard where a crew member and the
deputy began administering first aid. The captain of the accident boat was also in the water supporting the
third crash victim.

Events happened quickly. The victims needed attention immediately. Debris surrounded them on fuel-covered
waters. As Bidwick said, “The adrenalin was flowing furiously and we drew on our training to make proper choices.”
Soon rescue boats from the Venice Fire Department, Sarasota Sheriff Department, and police agencies appeared
on the scene. One of them took the nurse on board and another brought the third victim on board. While this was
happening, the fire department boat passed a litter to Partner-Ship and the crew transferred their victim. Once the
transfer was completed, the fire department boat headed for the Crow’s Nest inside the Venice Inlet where a medical
team awaited them. The Double Deuce crew continued to administer first aid to the pilot while they also headed
for shore.
USCG Cutter Vise was in the immediate vicinity repairing aids to navigation. They contacted Partner-Ship and requested
her to stand by the crash scene to provide security and to assist in recovering debris.
At about 1300, the Vise and Partner-Ship were released by Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. Once on shore, the
crew of Partner-Ship met with the crew of Double Deuce to begin a debriefing while the events were still clear in
their minds. A representative of the NTSB joined them a short time later to complete the debriefing. It was during
this time that they sadly learned that the two photographers had died and the pilot has been air lifted to Bayfront
Medical Center.
Bidwick stated, “This is the kind of day we prepare for in our training; however, little did we expect our vessels and
crew to be first responders. I am really happy that we were able to rescue the pilot, but I am truly sad that we could
not save the lives of the others aboard the helicopter.”
Jose L. Obregon of the National Safety Transportation Board headquarters in Miami sent the following message to
Commander Bidwick: “On behalf of
the National Transportation Safety
Board, I would like to thank you and
the outstanding US Coast Guard
Auxiliary members who assisted in
the initial phases of the investigation
of the Bell 206 helicopter accident
that took place on September 11,
2007. The hospitality of your personnel
and the utilization of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary facility for those
days was a key factor for the well
organized and expeditious recovery
process. Please pass along to all
under your command the appreciation
I want to extend for the assistance.”
Ω
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Partner-Ship, the bow in the foreground, rescued one of the photographers
aboard the helicopter and Double Deuce, seen to the left off its bow, rescued
the pilot. In the background is the Coast Guard Buoy Tender Vise from St.
Petersburg, Florida.

Safety on Duty
By Donald Zinner, District 7 Flight Safety Officer
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Boating Safety has been the watchword of the Auxiliary since its inception in 1939. You and I have worked to
keep our waterways safe for the boating public. We train both on the water and in the air to be ready to assist
our gold brethren anytime and almost anywhere!
Each year Auxiliarists also take on safety training. On the Surface we call it TCT (Team Coordination Training);
in the Air we call it CRM (Crew Resource Management). Both of these are similar yet different as to the environment
in which we operate. The objective is to work as a team and enhance the safety of the mission and its effectiveness
with ALL members of the team looking out for the crew and the mission.
The other major training we do is all about Risk Assessment -- Is the risk of the mission worth the gain? Over
the past several years I have seen the dedication of Auxiliarists to get the mission done, whatever it takes.
Though admirable, this can be a weakness for the safety of the crew. In Surface Operations, we start our mission
by calculating the GAR (Green Amber Red) level of risk. In Air Operations, we go through a Risk Assessment
worksheet. The objective is to look at the risk vs. the gain of the mission. Often times, this is the only time
the Coxswain or Pilot reviews risk. Remember, as conditions change, so might the level of risk. You and
your crew should be continually assessing the mission, the crew, the environment…etc. for overall safety of the
mission.
But what mishaps have happened? What caused them and how do we keep them from happening again? Commodore
Brown has been concerned that we don’t always focus enough on safety. Boat Crew, Air Personnel,
Vessel Examiners and Communication teams – all, as well as other services we provide to Team Coast Guard,
have a level of risk and mishaps have happened in the past.
The Commodore has announced the development of a “Safety Tiger Team”. Its Mission is to develop a model
for training and education for the Safety of our members while on duty. The Safety Team will review areas where
mishaps and accidents have occurred and use this information to develop specific guidance and training.
Currently, Auxiliary Aviation has a Safety program in place, and the plan is to use the Flight Safety concept as a
“starting” point. Team members will look at all aspects of Safety in order to develop a “Safety Culture” within District
7.
So, you might ask, what is a Safety Culture? A Safety Culture is about improving safety attitudes in people, but it
is also about good safety management established by the Auxiliary Leadership. Good Safety Culture implies a
continuing assessment of the safety significance
of events and issues so that the
appropriate level of attention can be given.
Establishing and developing positive attitudes
towards Safety Culture in the Auxiliary
can spill over and improve the daily
life of each Auxiliarist.
Auxiliary Beechcraft Baron– Mishaps can happen!
As they used to say on an old TV show
called Hill Street Blues, ”Be safe out
there!” Ω

Ruskin, Florida. A
Veteran’s Day Parade
is great fun to
watch. It is even
more fun when you
take part in it.
Flotilla 75 decided to
have some fun this
year and enter the
parade sponsored by
the Ruskin Memorial
Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post #6287, on
Saturday, November
10, 2007, right in the
heart of Ruskin, Florida.
The entry was to
support community
involvement and to
show appreciation to
all veterans for their
commitment and sacrifices.
Ruskin is a small
community 25 miles
south of Tampa. The
parade route was 1.6
Sometimes, It’s Just Plain Fun!
Story and Photos by Kay Lori, SO-PA7, FC 75
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Above: Auxiliary vessel Rudy T with members aboard. From left to right, Ted Cohen
(standing), Bill Zimmerman in the operator’s seat, and Joe Parrish.
Below: Looking south on Highway 41 in Ruskin Florida, an Auxiliary facilities come up just
behind the retired leathernecks.
miles long and ran along one
major highway through the
heart of Ruskin proper. That is
also how long the parade entries
were this year.
Starting at 11:00 a.m. and turning
onto the highway, it took
approximately 20 minutes traveling
at idle speed to complete
the route.
This was not a big glamorous
parade with gigantic floats, or
balloons, but a very special
parade for the citizens of
Ruskin and small neighboring
communities.

The route was filled with parade-goers
of every age. Sun
Towers of Sun City made
transportation and viewing
possible for many of their
wheelchair bound residents.
Veterans not participating
were along the route saluting
Old Glory when it passed.
One marching band from a
local high school was at the
forefront, and just behind were
the Retired Leathernecks of
Sun City.
Flotilla 75 entered an Auxiliary
Facility with six happy, waving
crew aboard, and one Personal
Watercraft Facility ridden
by Debbie Minnick, FSO-MS,
herself jubilantly waving since
she had just qualified as a
PWC operator the weekend
prior to the parade.
With hands waving, horns blaring,
lights flashing, and smiles
galore, the Flotilla members
aboard the vessels shared a
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Above: Parade watchers from local surrounding areas; Ruskin, Wimauma, Sun City and Apollo
Beach cheer the participants on.
Below, right: Flotilla 75 Crew members receive last minutes instructions before the parade from
Joe Lori. From left to right are Ted Cohen, Fred Kramer, Frank Nunziata, Joe Parrsh, and Joe
Lori.
great time making their presence
known.
“It was such fun. I just loved
watching the children’s eyes
widen with interest,” exclaimed
Alma Parrish, SO-IS for Division
Seven, and member of
Flotilla 75. “It was over too
soon. Are we doing it again
next year?” asked Frank Nunziata,
the Fellowship Officer for
Flotilla 75. The enthusiasm of
the participants guarantees
that there will be involvement
next year! Ω

American Team Takes Home the ISAR Trophy
Photos and Story by Karen L. Miller, DCP 11, D7
It all started during the fall of 2006
when Greg Gamache and Karen
Miller, Vice Captain and Captain
of Division 11, Seventh Coast
Guard District (west coast of Florida)
whispered into the ear of
Kevin McConn and Don Hoge.
They asked, “Hey Auxiliarist, do
you have about 1,200 hours to
spare next year? Would you like to
get two other members and make
a 2007 International Search and
Rescue (ISAR) team for Division
11?” Greg and Karen (along with
John Keyes and Mel Manning)
had participated in the ISAR competition
during 2006 and came in
second place domestically, and
third overall.
The team returns from an underway exercise. L to R: Kevin McConn, Don
Hoge, Jim Ryder and Max Garrison.
Kevin and Don said, “Yes.” But
this story is starting out with a lie:
Greg and Karen never told them
about 1,200 hours. They just enticed them with the fun, knowledge and camaraderie they
would develop as a team. Then, Kevin and Don recruited Max Garrison and Jim Ryder.
These four Members of Division 11, District Seven, represented the Atlantic East Region
of the USCG Auxiliary in the International Search and Rescue (ISAR) Competition Held in
Toronto, September 27th through September 29th, and took home the gold.
ISAR is an annual event between Coast Guard Auxiliary teams from the United States
and Canada demonstrating various skills in the field of Maritime Search and Rescue.
ISAR 2007 featured events that were designed to test the teams' ability to plan, communicate
and prosecute a maritime search and rescue (SAR) mission.
The competition was
held on the picturesque
Toronto Waterfront. The
hotel was the Fairmont
Royal York. Six US and
six Canadian teams
competed. Each team
had four members, one
of which was designated
as team coxswain. Each
team competed with
three team members.
Don Hoge aiming at the
target with the heaving line.
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All ISAR events were judged
by two judges for each event. –
One Canadian and the other
American. The highest scoring
Canadian and US team were
awarded the Canadian and US
First place team trophies respectively.
There was also a competition
for the fourth team member,
who was chosen at random by
the event organizers on Thursday,
27 September 2007. From
these 12 Auxiliarists, four International
Teams of three participants
were created. These
teams were called CAN-AM.
All sixteen teams competed in
all the same events, except the
CAN-AM members returned to
their original teams for the
Mystery Events.
Don Hoge threw the heaving line while Kevin McConn paddled the dinghy.
The first ISAR competition between the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary was held in 2000 . This year, 2007, is the first time that
an American team has won Best Overall, and declared the International Champions.
There were a total of eight events, each of which weighted at a maximum of thirteen
points. Second place earned eleven points, and so on. The Division 11 Team won 86
out of the possible 104 points, winning several first place awards, and the balance second
place. Events included in ISAR Competition included:
• Fire/Person in the Water Recovery • Towing
• SAR Planning • Seamanship
• SAR Communications • Dewatering Event
• Line Toss/Marlinespike • Mystery Events
What did it take to accomplish this? Responding to requests about how much time they
spent in studying and practicing, McConn, to his own great surprise, counted over 4,500
hours. The most intensive practice took place during the last few weeks. The team practiced
three to four days a week, and even went to four, five and six days, both on the
water and ashore.
The Team worked very closely with the active duty members of Station Sand Key in
Clearwater, Fla. The Team was always in uniform, even in the 90+ degree temperatures.
They had the enthusiastic support and assistance during their training from several
members of past Division 11 ISAR winning teams.
The team had a motto that they lived by: “Whatever it takes.” Their performance certainly
demonstrated this commitment. Ω
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District 7 Auxiliary attends 2007 U.S. CG Innovation EXPO
William Tejeiro VFC 67
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The 2007 U.S
Coast Guard
Innovation Expo
was held this
year at the New
Orleans Louisiana
Convention
Center on October
29 through
November 1.
This yearly
meeting is designed
to promote
and display
innovative solutions
and technologies
to meet
the ever changing
mission requirements
of
the US Coast
Guard and Department
of
Dr George Yacus, MLC LANT, and an Innovation Council member with Brian Lichtenstein
Homeland Security.
Participants
PA-C , Manager AUX Health and Safety, Lant Area East, at the Auxiliary Medical Booth. Dr in this event typi-
Yacus was instrumental in obtaining the grant for CPR equipment.
cally include exhibitors
from government,
academia, defense contractors, U.S. Coast Guard and this year, the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary.
District Seven Auxiliary members, Mr. Brian Lichtenstein, PA-C, and Dr. William Tejeiro,
FAWM, attended as credentialed members of the US Coast Guard Health Services Program
and American Heart Association / Military Training Network Faculty for Basic Cardiac Life
Support.
For the last five years Auxiliarist Lichtenstein has been providing CPR and First Aid training
to Team Coast Guard in South Florida. Under an existing Coast Guard Memorandum of
Understanding, he became an MTN Instructor. Soon after, a training course was held that
increased to eleven the number of instructors, and created the first CG Auxiliary/MTN satellite,
located in Miami, Florida.
Last year, over 300 persons were certified in CPR by our team. Recently another instructor
class was held, raising the total to 18 instructors in District Seven East, from Key West to
Virgin Islands, to Ft Pierce. The AUX/MTN CPR Training satellite was nominated for an Innovation
Award. Although the Program did not win, a $10,000 Grant was awarded to purchase
additional CPR manikins and related equipment.
As a nominee for this year’s Innovation Award, the CPR Program was invited to set up a
display booth at the Expo. This exhibit was very well received. Interest in the program came
from senior officers from other parts of the country who are paying commercial rates to ob-

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tain this training. They were amazed to learn that in Sector Miami, CPR training is available
on short notice and at virtually no cost.
There are approximately 19,000 members of the Coast Guard who require certification annually
throughout the nation. The CPR Program fills a tremendous need for this training at
minimal cost. Commercial rates range from approximately $50 for a recertification class, to
almost a hundred dollars for the basic class.
Our program costs are to maintain the equipment, purchase face shields, and replace
manuals when Heart Association makes updates. At this time, we are trying to expand the
program to use all the new manikins just purchased with the Innovation Grant. The limiting
factor now is finding enough instructors. Another instructor class is anticipated by this
spring.
This is a program that the gold side greatly appreciates. Should your local Station or Sector
not have a means of obtaining these classes locally at minimal cost, you may want to see if
there are Auxiliarists who can provide it. You can also contact your nearest MTN site to take
their instructor class. Then you can provide this type of program in your area.
We would like to thank all those who have supported and promoted this program from its
beginning in Division Three, District Seven. With the continued support from Rear Admiral
David Kunkel, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, David Allen, District Seven DIR-
AUX, Steven Budar, National Commodore, as well as Sector Miami and Integrated Support
Command Miami, we look forward to an even more successful program in 2008. Ω
Below: William Tejeiro, VFC 67, poses with Rear Admiral David Kunkel, Commanding
Officer of Coast Guard, District Seven. Photo by Brian Lichtenstein, ADSO-PB D7.

Commitment to Excellence!
Diana Figueroa, ASC Sector San Juan
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On October 14 Commander David Allen, DIRAUX, and COMO Allen W. Brown presented a
district award to Denjiro Rivera, PRCO, to celebrate his fifty years of service to the Coast
Guard Auxiliary. Denjiro also received a plaque from William Rivera, Flotilla Commander 12,
Cangrejos, for his outstanding job and contribution over the last five decades to Division 1.
The awards recognized Denjiro Rivera as a leader, mentor and role model as well as communicator
for the membership. Denjiro offered many boating courses and training to members.
One of his programs was on board the USCG Cutter Sagebrush during which Auxiliarists
were involved with boarding exercises at St. Croix and Buck Island. As Flotilla Commander
12 he directed an active public affairs program including TV appearances and
Fourth of July parades.
Denjiro was elected Rear Commodore Great Antilles in 1968. Division 1 is proud to have a
member with 50 years of dedicated service and a commitment to excellence. Ω
Left to Right: BMCS Charles Lindsey; CDR David Allen, DIRAUX; CAPT James E. Tunstall,
Commanding Officer Sector San Juan, CDR Carlos A. Torres, AUXLO; Denjiro Rivera,
PRCO; Nestor J Tacoronte, DCP1; COMO Allen W. Brown Jr.; Osvaldo Catinchi, VCP1 and
William Rivera, FC1-2 Cangrejos.

Admiral Select Watson
FORT LAUDERDALE - Addressing District
Seven Annual Conference attendees at the
Commodore’s Banquet, Rear Admiral (Select)
James Watson, Coast Guard District Seven
Chief of Staff praised D7 Auxiliarists for personifying
the very traits that were the Conference
theme.
“Innovation, integration and integrity”, said Watson,
“are more than just words; they are actions
that are accepted in just about all flotillas
in the District.”
Regarding innovation, the Admiral stated that
Seventh District Auxiliarists continue to lead the
nation in innovation and success. Pointing to
the National Auxiliary Testing Center, started in
Nokomis, Florida, Watson commented,
“Auxiliarists across the country owe a great
deal to the dedicated volunteers who made the
testing center possible.” In anther innovative
initiative, Watson noted that the Seventh District
recently purchased the first Auxiliarymanned
Emergency Position Radio Beacon
Tracker with high range Direction Finder for
installation on Auxiliary aircraft to “minimize the
risk and take the ‘search’ out of Search and
Rescue.” Commending the Seventh District
Auxiliary Store, the Admiral noted that our District
store “continues to outclass others with
innovative products and competitive pricing to
the point where a large amount of orders processed
come from … other districts.”
Speaking of Integration, Watson noted that District
Seven, which has twenty percent of the
Auxiliarists nationwide, has made it a priority
for Auxiliary to work in close cooperation with
Gold Side counterparts. District Seven Auxiliarists,
he noted, in the first nine months of
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Lauds District Auxiliarists For Innovation, Integration and Integrity
By Rob Westcott, DSO-PA
Rear Admiral (Select) James Watson addressing the District
Seven Commodore’s Banquet attendees. Photo by Ken Sommers,
DSO-PB D7.
2007 have saved 28 lives and more than $2.5 million in private property for the citizens living in the District.
Because Auxiliary operational facilities man security zones at Space Shuttle launches, he said, these
zones are protected from encroachment by pleasure boaters and curious onlookers that could result in
launch delays, costing our space program more than one million dollars each time. A training program for
Gold Side Auxiliary Liaison Officers, developed by Auxiliarist Gene Kahn, brought ten Active Duty AUXLOs
to the District Conference that will enable them to better perform their duties, the Admiral said.
Commenting on Integrity, Admiral Watson noted that “Every day, Auxiliarists in the Seventh District put on
their uniforms, fire up their boats or radios, their cars their aircraft or sometimes just their laptops or cell
phones to help make this nation a safer place to live.” Pointing to District Commodore Allen Brown as an
example to all, Watson said, “Commodore, you lead by example … Thank you for the inspirational leadership
you provide.” Ω

CAPT Scott Buschman, the
men and women of Sector
Key West, the Coast Guard
contingent from Joint
Interagency Task Force
(JIATF) and members from
the Division 13 Coast Guard
Auxiliary had the privilege of
an all hands visit from Admiral
Thad Allen, Commandant of
the Coast Guard this Ffall. He
Admiral Allen took the
opportunity to address the
troops regarding an incident
that had just occurred
regarding racial symbols that
had been found at the Coast
Guard Academy. He
emphasized that in order to
focus on our primary mission;
we need the finest platforms,
the best people and the best
support service to sustain our
missions. Admiral Allen had
told the cadets “when you put
Admiral Allen Visits Sector Key West
By James E. Dennen ASC, Sector Key West
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CAPT Scott Bushman, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Key West, introduces
Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo by Jim Dennen, ASC.
on a blue suit and enter the Coast Guard, you enter a
world that has a much higher standard.” He had reminded
them of the Core Values of the Coast Guard and the
actions that had occurred at the Academy were the
antithesis of these values.
Admiral Allen reminded those in attendance that we are
able to perform extraordinary things, such as the saving of
33,000 lives in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and
other catastrophic events by focusing on our mission
execution. “We give people back their lives. We take
victims who are unable to help themselves and we help
them” said Admiral Allen. He said that in order to serve
the people we support with respect, we need to respect
one another in the same manner. It is the core value that
binds us together as shipmates.
Admiral Allen also spoke about mission specific assets,
such as tailoring the vessels, the personal protection
equipment (PPE) and the uniforms to the environment in
which they are used. He referred specifically to an incident
that had occurred in the Florida Keys where a Coast
Left: Admiral Allen shows the members of Sector Key
West the new "untucked" Operational Dress Uniform
(ODU.) Photo by Jim Dennen, ASC Sector Key West.

Guardsman had been severely injured several years ago.
The current PPE has been designed with these needs in
mind. This is referred to by the Coast Guard as “doctrine
management”.
The Admiral wore the new ODU uniform that will be
phased in later this spring. It has an un-tucked blouse,
changes in the pockets and is made of a fabric that will
sustain dozens of washings and remain bright blue and
un-wrinkled. He showed us samples of the fabric that had
been washed various numbers of times (up to one
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hundred washings) and they all looked very close in
color. The new uniform not only looks good, but is going
to be very easy to care for.
After a short question and answer period from the Active
Duty, Reservists, Civilian employees and Auxiliarists,
Admiral Allen joined CAPT Buschman for a tour of the
newly renovated Sector Key West Headquarters. Ω
Tom Loughlin, Flotilla 11-10 gets an up close look at a C130 during a Division 11 support mission for Air
Station Clearwater. "Having a C130 coming straight at you at over 100 MPH and just 50 feet over your head
gets your adrenalin pumping." Photo by Sally Hanlon, Flotilla 11-7.

Division Seven: Success Through Unity.
By: Dorothy Joan Riley, ADSO-PB, SO-PB7
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“Changes. Improvements. More changes to come.” As members of the Auxiliary, we
hear those words frequently, and may wonder, “just what has been accomplished, and
what comes next?” The members of Division Seven know what has been accomplished
within our Division in recent years. We experience first hand the benefits of these
changes, and I dare add, we like it better these days. Conrad Palermo, DCP, and Peter
Lore, VCP, are putting into action goals initially set for our Division under the leadership
of Richard Erett, IPDC, while Conrad Palermo was Vice Captain. Like all plans, it took
on a life of its own, and the ripple effect changed ways of doing things that may not have
been anticipated in the initial vision, but Conrad Palermo successfully directed those ripples
to produce many positive, long term effects.
In addition to supporting the individual flotillas in their initiatives, Division Seven has
shifted many of the non-public program responsibilities to division level. Many activities
remain by necessity at flotilla levels. All of our flotillas continue to offer Public Educations
programs, Vessel Safety Checks, Marine Dealership Visitations, and other programs and
services that are best provided where the boating public can more readily access them.
Other programs, such as Member Training, Operations, and Public Affairs, to name a
few, have many projects and events conducted at division level, which provide a great
deal of interaction between members from different flotillas. More importantly, volunteer
hours, facilities, and other resources can be shared.
The QE mission in June included vessels and members of every flotilla in Division
Seven. Thirteen members successfully qualified as crew.
In March through June of this year, we
offered our first Division-wide crew
training program. The thirteen week
training involved vessels, mentors,
instructors, coxswains, and crew and
trainees from every flotilla. The training
was organized by Cliff Martin, SO-
OP, and successfully qualified thirteen
new crew members. One of the
benefits of centralized training is uniformity
in training, and the ability to
draw members and vessels from
every flotilla. This sharing of resources
helped make this venture a great success.
Other division level training initiatives
include, but are not limited to,
Team Coordination Training, Hazardous
Materials patrols (HAZMAT), Harbor
Patrol training (HARPAT), and a
Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise in
August.
The Division website maintained by
Terry Modica, SO-CS, has become a vital tool in keeping the Division on course. The
division maintains an on-line calendar. Flotillas that offer trainings post these dates to
the calendar, and members are encouraged to check the calendar regularly for programs
they may wish to attend. For example, in October, Flotilla 72 in St. Petersburg offered
the Auxiliary Operations Patrol program, one of the courses required to earn the Auxiliary
Operations (AUXOP) device.
In addition to our calendar, the site maintains up-dated member rosters for each flotilla,

the “Intercom”, the Division’s newsletter,
many commonly used
forms, and soon will host a program
designed specifically for our
Division to track member qualification
status, no longer maintained in
AUXDATA or AUXINFO. The Division
is developing software to track
Operational data, including currency
maintenance. If in the future,
other training requirements
should be added, the SO-CS will
be able to add the fields for them in
the database and its web interface.
The developer is programming into
the database an easy way for
changes to be made.
The Division hosts a number of
events throughout the year in
which all of its members are encouraged
to participate. In addition
to the traditional Change of Watch
Ceremony in December, and the
Awards Banquet in May, Division
Seven holds several fellowship
events. These include picnics in
March and September, and a Winter
Holiday Party in December.
Public Affairs events include the
several boat shows in the Tampa
Bay Area, and with the support of
CAPT. Servidio, Commander, Sector
St. Pete, we have a new annual
tradition- the Blessing of the Fleet
in St. Petersburg. This event was
planned by Kay Lori, SO-PA, and
Cliff Martin, SO-OP.
The flotillas within the division are
inter-connected and interdependent.
We much resemble an extended
family, and both flotilla and
staff officers work in unison to
achieve our goals. While geographically,
Division Seven may
literally be split in half by Tampa
Bay, we are a unified whole, and
thereby better able to achieve our
mission of supporting the United
States Coast Guard in its many civil
responsibilities. Ω
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An Auxiliary vessel passes in front of the reviewing stand during the Blessing of
the Fleet in September. The reviewing officers from left to right are CAPT
Joseph Servidio, Commander, Sector St. Petersburg, Conrad Palermo, DCP,
and Chief Daniel Harris, OIC, Station St. Petersburg. Susan Fearnley from
Flotilla 73 is seen filming the event.
Terry Modica, SO-CS, shows the prototype for the software which will track
member’s currency maintenance and operational status to Commander David
Allen, DIRAUX D7, at the Division Seven meeting on August 25 hosted by Flotilla
75. Jerry Route, Flotilla 75 and Marvin Bayless, Flotilla 72 look on.

What started as
one Jet Ski and no
thoughts of using it
for Coast Guard
Patrols has turned
in to a fleet of
seven and still
growing.
Jerry and Janee
Henderson bought
their first PWC
about six years
ago. It soon became
apparent that
they didn’t want to
share it. “It’s my
turn!” became their
mantra. It wasn’t
long before a second
jet ski was purchased.
And then there were two. Janee and Jerry were both already Coxswains when they began
reading the requirements to become PWC Operators. “We had already completed a lot of
the tasks as Coxswains”, Janee said, “so we were half-way there as PWC Operators.”
Where to get the practical training around the Treasure Coast in Florida was the issue. No
one locally was qualified as a PWC Operator or PWC QE for training. “We ended up calling
Joe Lori on the west coast of Florida and asking a lot of questions on how to get the water
training. He sent us the maneuvers and courses we needed to be able to perform to pass
the ‘on the water’ portion of the
PWC Operator Qualifications.”
With some practice, they passed
the PWC QE and have been doing
Jet Ski patrols for about five
years.
Then came Gary and Terry
Barth. They had both been on a
jet ski only once before. (It was
just a two-seater and not as stable
as the ones generally used
on Patrol.) Our Ohio friends assured
us, “You can’t tip it over,”
Terry remembers. We were in
Lake Erie, just sitting in neutral
waiting for our friends to join us,
when all of a sudden a wave
flipped us over! So, when Jerry
and Janee talked about how sta-
The Wave of the Future:
Introducing Flotilla 58’s “Jet (ski) Set.”
By Terry Barth, SO-MA, Division 5
Gary Barth, Flotilla Commander (Elect) 58 on Personal Watercraft
(PWC) patrol on the Indian River. Photo by Terry Barth, Materials
Officer, Division 5.
Janee Henderson, DCP-5 calling Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce to report
position. Photo By Terry Barth, Materials Officer, Division 5.
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ble their PWC’s were, we just laughed! Finally, after much coaxing, we went out with them
on a Jet Ski “play day.” It was an absolutely fantastic day! And, the Henderson’s were right.
Unlike the PWC’s we had been on in the past, the three-seater Sea-Doo’s they operated
were very stable. At the end of a wonderful day, Terry turned to Gary with love in her eyes
and a smile on her face and said those special three little words - I WANT ONE!
Janee and Jerry explained that not only would we NOT be satisfied to “share” one, but for
Coast Guard Patrols there can only be one Auxiliarist per PWC. So, after many hours on
the internet and phone we found the best deal, took the plunge, and bought them!
“It’s been one of the best investments we’ve ever made”, exclaims Terry. “Not only is it fun,
but I’ve gained so much confidence and skill on the water on the PWC! I’m the first to admit
that though I enjoy boating, I was a little tentative at the helm. On the PWC I feel confident,
secure and in control. I’ve learned to read the water and maneuver the ski in a variety of
adverse conditions and situations. My experience on the Jet Ski has had a positive impact
on my boating. For the first time in many months I was recently at the helm of a boat. I was
astonished at how much I had improved. I was much more confident in handling the boat
and actually relaxed and enjoyed it – all thanks to my PWC experience.”
It’s amazing how much we’ve accomplished by doing Coast Guard Patrols on our PWCs.
Being on the Jet Skis seems to make us more “approachable” to other boaters. They come
to us or wave us over. Some have boating safety questions to ask. Some want to know
where they can get a Boating Safety Course. Many of them just want to thank us for being
out there and helping to keep people safe.
We’ve also started a new project of awarding “free milkshake” certificates to children we see
wearing their life jackets. We do this at the docks, on beaches and in no wake zones. The
response has been phenomenal! When we approach, the parents initially think they are in
trouble for something. When we explain what we’re doing, the parents are thrilled and the
kids are excited and proud. We tell them they are getting the “award” for wearing their life
jackets. We emphasize how important it is to wear life jackets and to keep up the good
work. We also thank the parents for keeping their children safe. It’s a positive experience
for all of us!
We monitor and report on any problems with ATONS, advise boaters of the no wake/
minimum wake zones, and remove any potentially damaging debris from the water.
We are VERY visible. That’s one thing everyone needs to remember when on PWC Patrols.
When we’re out there with our orange Coast Guard life vests, Coast Guard Auxiliary
flags waving in the breeze and big orange fenders strapped to the back, people notice us.
Frequently we’ll be at a dock or spoil island and a boater will come up to us and say “we
saw you over in the Manatee zone”, or “we saw you telling a boater to slow down in a no
wake zone.”
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example and will be the first to let us know if we don’t follow through. For example, one day
as we were leaving the shore, a person on a PWC took off too fast right by the beach.
Spectators thought this person was with us and started yelling and pointing saying slow
down and “citizens arrest!” Before the jet skier left the area, Jerry Henderson approached
him and advised him of the proper speed and courtesy required in this area. The spectators
realized he wasn’t with us and were pleased and impressed that the problem had been so
quickly addressed As I said, we are
VERY visible and they ARE watching! The public is appreciative of the fact that, although
we don’t do law enforcement, we at least try to advise.
We now have 7 PWC’s in our little Armada. Four are already facilities with 3 in the process.
Jerry and Janee Henderson are qualified PWC Operators and the rest of us are in training.
Jerry is also a PWC QE. More members from our Flotilla have voiced an interest in getting
a PWC and joining us out on the water.
We love it! We have fun riding the PWC’s while promoting boating safety, answering questions,
advising boaters of the laws and regulations and responding to the Coast Guard calls.
The PWC’s are more economical to operate and more maneuverable than most boats. The
only downside is when the weather is too cold and windy to ride. Who knows, maybe in the
future we can get some cold weather gear to wear so we can patrol all year! Ω
Janee Henderson, Division 5 Captain gives free milkshakes coupons to children wearing
their personal flotation devices (PFD’s). Photo by Gary Barth, ADSO-PB D7.
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District 7 Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
27-30 September 2007
Thomas A. Loughlin, ADSO-PA D7
Flotilla 63 is the proud recipient of the of the Boat US “Best Flotilla in the Nation
Award.” Front row -left to right.: Felix Garcia, FSO-AN, Luis Castro, FSO-OPS-
IS, Ernesto F. Sariol, FC and COMO Jay Dahlgren, PDCO. Second Row - left to
right: Charles Levy, FSO-PS, Jose Villafana, FSO-FN and Aderson DeAlmeida.
Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7.
Ron Goldenberg, RCO-N, and spouse, Carol at the Fall District
Conference Fun Night, Fort. Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Ken
Sommers DSO-PB D7.
A very touching event
highlighted the opening
ceremonies of the District
7 Conference. This was
the swearing in of a very
special new member, Mr.
Robert Cutler. Mr. Cutler
was on active duty with
the Coast Guard from
1945 to 1972. In 1954 he
was promoted to Chief
and in 1957 he graduated
from Officer Candidate
School. Mr. Cutler retired
as a Lieutenant Commander
with last duty station
as COPT Savannah.
Three years later, in 1975,
he joined the Auxiliary
where he served with distinction
until his retirement
in 2000. Robert Cutler’s
decision to rejoin the auxiliary
is the stuff that legends
are made of.
The District 7 Conference
began with the very professional and
impressive presentation of the Colors
by the Division 5 Color Guard. The
Color Guard was comprised of Janee
and Jerry Henderson and Pat and Dale
Cawthorne. Commodore Brown
praised not only their presentation but
also that of the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe
Band consisting of Steve Rogers, Pipe
Corporal; Berry Rogers, Side Drummer
and Pam Wright, Tenor Drummer. The
Pipe Band and the Color Guard received
a well deserved ovation from the
attendees.
Jeff Mahl, our Master of Ceremonies
introduced the dais and the honored
guests. In attendance were Commodore
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Commodore Warren McAdams, National Coast Guard Auxiliary Chief of Staff; Commodore Jay
Dahlgren, Past Seventh District Commodore; Commodore Guy Markley, Past Seventh District
Commodore; Command Master Chief Ted Fuller, Seventh Coast Guard District; CDR David Allen,
Director of Auxiliary, Seventh Coast Guard District; Captain Suzanne Englebert, Seventh Coast
Guard District Chief of Prevention; Captain Paul Thomas, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville;
Captain James Tunstall, Commander Coast Guard Sector San Juan; and Captain Karl
Schultz, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Miami.
Commodore Brown presented Awards for superior performance in providing information on chart
updating to Samuel L Adams Flotilla 81, Ron S Bockhold Flotilla 42, Cono F. Casale Flotilla11-10,
Alan J Goodman Flotilla 42, Michael D. Kanis Flotilla 46, Paul L. Smith Flotilla 11-6, Flotilla 42,
Flotilla 46, Flotilla 52 and Flotilla 11-7...
COMO Brown also presented the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation to the Auxiliary
District Seven East Medical Team for their exceptionally meritorious service from January 2006 to
August 2007 in providing Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to over
400 active duty, Reserve and Auxiliary members. Additionally, the Team provided training in First
Aid to an additional 245 members. This training, involving more than 600 volunteer hours at various
locations, resulted in a savings to the Coast Guard of more than $35,000. According to the
citation, “The lifesaving
benefits of this training were
evident on at least two
search and rescue cases
where active duty members
successfully performed CPR
and first aid.”
Also being recognized for
superior performance of
duty was Brian Lichtenstein
who was presented with the
Auxiliary Achievement
Medal for his efforts in creating
a Basic Life Support/
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Training Site in Miami.
The Site used CPR qualified
Auxiliarists to train numerous
members of the Coast
Guard. The Award recognized
his valued assistance
at many events in the area
as well as his selfless dedication
to duty at the Inte-
District 7 Conference
District 7 Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Carolyn Thomas, Conference
Coordinator with the pride of DIRAUX, Mark Roth and Gene Kahn. Photo by Ken
Sommers DSO-PB D7.
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grated Command Miami clinic.
Dr. William Tejeiro also received the Auxiliary
Achievement Medal for his superior performance of
duty while serving the Integrated Support Command,
Miami. Dr, Tejeiro established a bi-monthly
Orthopedic Clinic. His treatment of members resulted
in a direct savings of approximately
$100,000. Dr. Tejeiro also used his expertise to
render advanced training to the clinic staff. Additionally,
Dr. Tejeiro made 100 sick calls and was
responsible for diagnosing and treating an orthopedic
condition of a USCG EAGLE crew member.
This resulted in not only a significant saving to the
Coast Guard but the member was then medically
able to sail with the ship.
The award of the Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of
Commendation to David A. Hastings and to his
wife, Susan Z. Hastings, DSO-IS, both of Flotilla
12-10, brought a standing ovation for the fantastic
work they did in the development of AUXINFO
Quick Access Reports. Together they modified a
management system utilized by District 13 to fit the
needs of the District 7 members. District 13 gave
them permission to do so and even provided some
support for the project. The result is an easy to use
management system that all members can use to
obtain accurate information about their activity.
This labor saving system also has the added benefit
of reducing the heavy demand for access to
AUXDATA management information system.
Taps were played for 28 former members who
have passed the bar since our last conference.
There was no sound in that enormous room except
for the soulful strains of music that none of us
wants to hear. These were friends and comrades
who gave to Team Coast Guard and to their community.
They will be greatly missed. Ω
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COMO Guy Markley makes the point that “It
does not matter how many members you recruit,
it is how many you keep that matters"
during his "Retention" seminar at the 2007
District Seven Annual Conference.
Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7.
DSO-PA Rob Westcott gives the "ins" and
"out's" of doing a great television interview
in his presentation, "Meet the Press" at the
2007 District Seven Annual Conference.
Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7.

Recent Class Expands CPR Cadre
By Dan Jacquish, VCP-5
Gwen Leys of Flotilla 3-4 instructing in the proper head position
and checking for an obstructed airway. Photo by Ken Sommers
DSO-PB D7
Certified instructor, Dan Jacquish, Vice Captain Division
5 demonstrates proper hand position for CPR to Lawrence
Berman and Wilson Riggan. Photo by Ken Sommers
DSO-PB D7
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The Military Training Network
(MTN) conducted another "Trainthe-Trainer"
Class at the District 7
Conference in Ft. Lauderdale.
Gwen Leys, DCP3 and Richard
Leys, RCO-E, led the class of
over thirty candidates from around
District 7. The Leys were assisted
by certified instructors Dan Jacquish,
VCP-5, Antonio Quesada,
VFC-36, Gary Barth, VFC-58 and
Terry Barth, SO-MA 5.
Utilizing the “show-do” training format
recommended by the Amercian
Heart Association (AHA), the
instructors provided hands on
training that included adult, child
and infant CPR, management of
the obstructed airway and use of
the automated external defibrillator
(AED). All candidates successfully passed the course
requirements and will be certified as instructors for the
Military Training Network. These individuals will help
bring the CPR and AED courses to Coast Guard and
Auxiliary units across our District.
The program, spearheaded by Brian Lichtenstein of
Flotilla 38 in Plantation, has been making slow and
steady growth. The Military Training Network teamed
with the American Heart Association to bring CPR, 1st
Aid and AED training to our military personnel at a
greatly reduced cost. Since all active, reserve and
Auxiliary Coast Guard personnel in the operations
groups needs the certifications and training annually,
a logistical headache is created. Scheduling civilian
contractors or military cadre to teach the classes to
revolving shifts, cutters when they return to port and
mobile forces was extremely difficult. By utilizing Auxiliarists
who are local to the units and with more flexible
schedules, the training can be provided on a
timely basis with the least disruption to force schedules.
Recently, Brian was able to secure a grant for over
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as mannequins and expendables, which will be distributed to the instructors. Having the
equipment stored locally, provides an even faster response for the local units. Combined, it
gives the local commanders much more flexibility in their training programs and reduces the
cost to almost nothing. In the past, units had to pay commercial rates to have their personnel
trained. By utilizing the Auxiliary to serve as the trainers, the cost is reduced to $1 per
card.
Once again, the Auxiliary proves it is a valuable asset as part of Team Coast Guard. Ω
Dan Jacquish, Vice Captain Division 5
Dominic Romeo, recipient of the Eagle Award, is pictured with his family and COMO Peter Fernandez,
National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO).
Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7.

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District Staff Officers
Prevention Department
Robert A. Weskerna..............………....DSO-MS
Lawrence Berman……………...………DSO-MT
Cathie Welty ……………………………DSO-PV
Ruth Ann White…………………………DSO-PE
William S. Griswold……………………..DSO-SL
Hebert C. Hanson…….…...……………DSO-VE
Response Department
Geraldine Way ………………...………DSO-AN
Charles "Mike" Renuart………...……..DSO-AV
Eric M. Glasscott ……………..……….DSO-CM
George Kacmarik…………...………….DSO-OP
Susan Z. Hastings……………………...DSO-IS
Logistics Department
Diane H. Berman ……………...……...DSO-CS
Susan Z. Hastings ……………...……...DSO-IS
Rhonda Hebert ………………...……...DSO-PS
Robert Westcott ……………..………..DSO-PA
Kenneth Sommers ……………………..DSO-PB
Rosalind M. Lucash.............................DSO-SR
William F. Everill …………….………….DSO-LP
Anne B. Ehmann …………..…………DSO-MA
William Malone …………..…………DSO-FN
COMO Guy Markley ……..………….AUXCRC
Lawrence Berman ………...………….PPDCPA
Karen L. Miller …………...………………Grants
Doreen M. Kordek ………...…………..Historian
Paul Mayer ……………………….....Webmaster
District Administrative Assistant & Aid
John D. Tyson ……...………………….…..D-AA
Carolyn R. Thomas ……....……………….D-AD
COMO Guy Markley ……………….……...D-LL
Auxiliary Sector Coordinators
Ronald Goldenberg… ..ASC Sector Charleston
Walter Jaskiewicz…ASC Sector St. Petersburg
Richard J. Leys…………….. ASC Sector Miami
D. Kent Shockey …….ASC Sector Jacksonville
James E. Dennen …...…ASC Sector Key West
Diana Figueroa………….ASC Sector San Juan
Past District 7 Commodores
2006-07.......................................Allen Brown
2005-06………… ……………Peter Fernandez
2003-04…………...………...……Jay Dahlgren
2001-02……… …… ...… .……… Mary Larsen
1999-00……… ………… ………Helmut Hertle
1997-98………………………… E.W.Edgerton
1995-96…… ………….. George E. Jeandheur
1993-94………………….…Joseph E. Norman
1991-92…………………….…. Walter W. Bock
1989-90…………………….Guy R. Markley, Jr.
1987-88………………..……… Rene E. Dubois
1985-86…………… ….... Robert B. Waggoner
1983-84…………… ………… John C. King, Jr.
1981-82……… ……..…...…… Bolling Douglas
1977-78………………………..…... James Titus
1975-76…………………………..Newton Baker
1973-74…………….. Lawrence G. Danneman
1971-72………..………… Dr. Elbert C. Prince
1969-70……..…………… George B.M. Loden
1967-68……………...……… Ernest A. Baldine
1965-66…………….……..…..… Roland Birnn
1963-64………..……….… Miguel A. Colorado
1961-62……………..……… E. E. Vanderveer
1959-60…………….………… Richard L. Smith
1957-58………………..… A. Harlow Merryday
1954-55…………………….…Stanley W. Hand
1952-53……………………..… N.J.M. McLean
1951-52……………….……Fred T. Youngs, Jr.
1950……………….……… Guersey Curran, Jr.
1948-49………………….…Charley E. Sanford
1946-47……………………….. W. N. Mansfield
1939-45… ...…No DCOs yet, DCPs governed
Back Cover Photo:
Matheson Hammock, Coral Springs, Florida.
Auxiliary Facilities After Party with Chris Todd,
Flotilla 6-11 as Coxswain and My Ceci with Ed
Burbank, Flotilla 6-5 as Coxswain perform a
side tow for the Qualified Examiners on
board.. The QE mission enabled several members
the opportunity to complete required boat
crew qualifications. Photo by Ken Sommers
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