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Wave of the Future (Continued from page 29) 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. Page 30
Page 31 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 Peter Fernandez, National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO);
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