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Commodore Hal Marschall and his wife Maura joined by 

Kenneth Stanley IPDC Div 4, John Gallagher, DCDR Div. 5, 

Dee Thompson, DSO-PA, Michael Greenstein, Vice Flotilla 

Commander 42, Steven Wang National Branch Chief ICIS, 

Lynn Glassman, DSO-IS, Patsy Ragonese, FSO-PA, Anthony 

Reardon FSO-SR, Louis Nock CC-AAE, Edward Petrie Commodores 

Aide, in Times Square NY, with Auxiliary Logo and 

Welcome on the NASDAQ Tower in background. 

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Greetings D1SR Auxiliarists. 

As I write this the sun is shining and the temperature is climbing with no 

threat of snow in the forecast. Lets hope that Winter has passed & we are 

headed into Spring with enthusiasm for another successful season. I want to 

thank the AuxAir and all those that continued to do Auxiliary & Coast Guard 

work throughout the long winter months. The work that was done with the ice 

patrols was exceptional and was recognized by our Sector Commanders and 

First District Waterways Management department as such - BZ to all. 

We have just completed another Training and Awards conference in Mystic, CT 

and I was again very impressed with all of the hard work and dedication that 

went into this highly successful event. I want to personally thank the conference committee for putting 

on such an exceptional event and doing it with the pride and dedication that exemplifies the First 

District Southern Region Auxiliary. The First District Chief of Staff, Capt Servidio, was in attendance 

along with our Sector Commanders and Air Station Command representatives. All were extremely 

appreciative of the opportunity to able to share the time with our dedicated Auxiliary. Presenting the 

many awards that recognized the exemplary work of the D1SR Auxiliary is something that we all take 

pride in and it is further evidence of the great work that is being done in 1SR. 

Commodore Marschall and I were able to provide some input for the D1 Commander's message to the 

Auxiliary and so I will briefly summarize: 

The Commandant of the Coast Guard has provided the sailing plan for his watch and the First District 

Commander has emphasized this direction for our Auxiliary. That direction identifies as priorities: 

~�� - training to "proficiency", not just a basic qualification in all we do - 

in leadership and in operations, both in traditional and in non-traditional mission areas. 

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- increasing your ability to provide expanded support of the Active 

Duty including RBS, operations, watchstanding as well as in all Auxiliary mission areas. 

~�� - fully integrating the Silver & Gold side team 

from planning to exercises to operations, accountability of 100% of Auxiliary membership during a 

drill or actual event is critical - gaining full support for the Everbridge Automated Response System by 

all members is needed. 

~�� - from changes in the composition of the recreational boating fleet; 

to renewed focus in areas like PATON & Operation Paddlesmart, work in these program areas and 

educating the public is imperative. 

Challenging times are ahead, with more Coast Guard responsibilities and a smaller Coast Guard 

budget. I am confident that we can address these challenges successfully with your help. Our Coast 

Guard, our First District, our Sectors and our Air Station could not do what we need to do without 

you. Please continue to do what you do so well, do it SAFELY and have fun! See you in the sun this 

Summer... 

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My fellow Shipmates 

We have just completed a very successful and productive March Conference at the 

Mystic Marriott Hotel. We had more than 500 members attend this year’s conference 

and a Bravo Zulu goes out to everyone who had anything to do with this 

year’s program. The dedication of the conference committee, the professionalism 

and knowledge of the workshop presenters and the willingness of our members to 

see the benefit in attending is a testament to why 1SR is First and Foremost. 

This year, 1SR was honored to have CAPT Servidio, D1 Chief of Staff, deliver the 

banquet address. CAPT Mark Rizzo, Chief Director of the Auxiliary and VNACO Tom Mallison also 

joined us for both the conference and the District Board meeting. I can tell each member of 1SR that 

all three spoke very highly of the District and thanked us for all we do. 

Your participation in the conference supports the concept of being ready, flexible, adaptable, and 

willing to have fun. When I took the helm at the January Board meeting I discussed my watch words 

for my term. I explained that 1SR must “Be Ready-Flexible-Adaptable”, if we were going to continue 

to be an asset to our customer, the U. S. Coast Guard. At the same time I added we will have Fun 

along the way. 

We must be ready for whatever comes our way. Our training must be focused on sustaining mission 

excellence, not settling for just meeting basic qualifications. There can be no room for complacence. 

The new mentor program has been designed to give the selection of mentors back to the Flotilla Commanders. 

With that autonomy comes the responsibility to select the most qualified Auxiliarist for the 

mentor position. We need to take every opportunity to train to insure our readiness. 1SR will provide 

trained crews and facilities to augment the Coast Guard and insure safety and security of our ports, 

waterways and coastal region. 

Being ready also means increasing the capacity of the Auxiliary to meet the ever changing role of the 

Coast Guard. We will expand our involvement in PATON verification, MDA patrols, station watchstanding, 

the chef program, and outreach efforts to the non-traditional boating public. We must continue 

to expand our efforts in our core program, Recreation Boating Safety, as well as, the nontraditional 

mission areas. 

I am confident that we will meet all challenges and I want to thank each and every member of 1SR for 

all you do. 

COMO Hal Marschall 

DCO 1SR 

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Of the many things that have struck me, being “on the job” for these past 4 

months, one consistently stands out. It is how much COMO Marschall cares very 

specifically about civility. Yes, Respect is one of our cornerstones but we’ve all 

seen instances where one Auxiliarist, acting in some capacity with respect to his 

or her elected or appointed role, has been “authoritarian”, if I may use the term, 

as if these roles we undertake were active-duty responsibilities and we actually 

needed to “chew out” someone under our responsibility, to ensure discipline and 

save lives. 

But we aren’t active-duty. We serve active-duty’s needs. And, as importantly, we 

serve each other in executing those tasks authorized for USCG Auxiliarists as set by the Commandant 

of the US Coast Guard. 

So, I thought about how to better articulate the spirit of what the COMO requires of all of us. How 

can I, in word and deed, look to better serve fellow members of US Coast Guard Forces and excise out 

small but corrosive expressions and mannerisms that subtly foster rank and privilege, rather than 

service? Here is how. 

Sound-bites from me for setting the inclusive, energetic, service-minded and respectful atmosphere 

that the COMO demands of us: 

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If we take our time in responding to the enquiries and needs of those we are responsible to and for, 

everything slows down. Any adult can take ‘no’ as an answer. They can’t take being ignored. 

We live in a world of global, instantaneous communications. Let’s. Why? Because Operational Tempo 

actually is set by our responsiveness. 

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This means we need to make progress everyday or we lose ground against the mark. I know we all 

grouse about the 80:20 problem (80% of the work gets done by 20% of the corps), and it is real. But 

maybe we can get some of those other 80% who ��to be useful members of US Coast Forces if we 

asked the question this way. “Can you give us just a few inches – today? We’ll worry about tomorrow 

when it gets here.” 

Think about the old saying: By the mile, it’s a trial. By the yard, it’s hard. By the inch, it’s a cinch… 

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1. “Drive this down to the �� .” 

I submit that none of us are the “deck plate.” We are team mates; ship mates; fellow mariners; fellow 

patriots. Not “deck plate.” 

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The 2011 boating season is here, and with it comes the time for us to have fun on 

the water and to renew our pledges to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 

once again. For me, it does not seem possible that just yesterday it was 2009 and 

I was elected District Commodore. I would like to take this opportunity to thank 

everyone for working so hard, and for all your efforts for your support and efforts 

in making all events successful. 

A lot has happened during my tenure and the within the Auxiliary. The majority 

of our changes are organized under “modernization” and D1SR embraced them 

with open/welcome arms. Many new changes are underway and The United 

States Congress must make final decisions in order for us to continue our renewal 

efforts. As our National Commodore’s Vision Statement says: “The Coast Guard Auxiliary will continue 

to meet America’s ever changing needs through increased attention to recreational boating 

safety, security of America’s waterways, and improved methods of educating the boating public”, we 

must all be ready to serve and complete our assigned missions. 

D1SR has always been ready to serve. We have implemented many changes, always following National 

directives. For those of you who have assumed the mantel of elected and/or appointed office, 

your leadership and dedication to serve proudly is commendable. I want to remind everyone that we 

need to continue to increase the membership with diverse members who possess a passion to support 

safe boating. We need to support programs that provide funding to further the success of the organization 

and to continue to maintain the high standards of the organization to ensure that we continue 

to maintain the integrity and dependability of the USCG Auxiliary. 

Bravo Zulu to all of you who embrace our mission, embracing the core values of the Coast Guard and 

who serve with honor, respect and devotion to duty. 

Semper Paratus, 

Steve Ackerman 

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Friends and fellow Auxiliarists; 

I am grateful for this opportunity to share with you one my favorite things: The 

good people of Team Coast Guard who are part of our area of responsibility (AOR), 

and the contribution they make each and every day. I know much of what we accomplish 

here is similar to that done throughout the entire District for that matter 

the Auxiliary at-large but we have some important distinctions that are note 

worthy. “Our mission is simple; we do what we do, so the Coast Guard can do 

what they do better: Deploy CG assets to more important missions, and use the 

Auxiliary cost effective contribution of time and talent where applicable.” 

On the “gold side,” we report (with the exception of one flotilla) to Coast Guard 

Sector Long Sound in New Haven, CT. We have had the extraordinary opportunity to work with two 

outstanding Sector Commanding Officers: Captain Dan Ronan, now retired, and the new Sector Commander, 

Captain Joe Vojvodich and with their Command officers they continue a long tradition integrating 

the Auxiliary into CG missions and they hold us in high regard with the same expectation of 

standards in performance as their regular forces; they always make sure we remain part of their planning 

and mission execution. 

The real glue that keeps us together is the important close relationship of the three CG Stations we 

work with: Eaton’s Neck to the southwest, Station New Haven in central LIS, and Station New London 

to the east. We again have great fortune to work with the excellent Coast Guard leadership at 

these three Stations and with the many augmentation programs we provide they make us an integral 

part of their missions and tasking. 

SECLIS/N has three divisions, 7, 24 and 25 comprising of 18 Flotillas, from the Bronx/ Westchester 

County line in NY to the Rhode Island border. Barry Wilde, DCDR and Ray Birnbaume, VCDR of Division 

7, located on the western portion of our AOR with 6 Flotillas: Mamaroneck and Port Chester, NY, 

Cos Cob, Stamford, Norwalk, and Fairfield, CT. This Division has a unique management assignment 

with the fact one Flotilla serves Sector NY while the other 5 serve Sector LIS. Division 07’s approximately 

200 members report to CG Station Eaton’s Neck providing strong support with both Aux Air 

and surface assets, including Four flotilla owned vessels. 

Division 24 has 7 Flotillas with Bill Roland DCDR and Kim Fillion VCDR. Their AOR starts at the 

Fairfield/ Stratford area and extends to Kelsey Point, Clinton, with Flotillas in Stratford, Milford, West 

Haven, Branford, Guilford, Clinton, and Oxford Ct. It’s complement of about 230 members report to 

Station New Haven, along with providing considerable support to the Sector . Division 24 has a strong 

surface operations program with 2 Flotilla owned vessels, but with limited Aux Air participation. 

Division 25 finishes our AOR east to the Rhode Island border with Dave Tyler, DCDR and David Marriott, 

VCDR with 5 Flotillas, including Old Saybrook, Mystic, East Hartford, South Windsor and New 

London, CT. Their 150 members report to Station New London with a strong surface operation program 

and Aux Air participation. Additional duties include staffing the summer SARDET at Fisher’s Island, 

along with strong ties to the CG academy, the Cutters Eagle and Chinook, and the International Ice 

Station. They took first place last year in DSAR and ASAR Competitions. 

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BMC Troy Krotz, USCG 

Just a quick thank you from us here at the sector for another safe and successful ice season. 

This season we saw some amazing and unprecedented weather challenged by an economic situation 

that could not afford to take a day off in bad weather. Due to the combined efforts of the US Coast 

Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, our port partners and the commercial maritime community there was 

no recorded interruptions in commerce due to ice. It was in large part due to the efforts of the Auxiliary 

Air Flotillas, flying approximately 75 missions totaling over 600 crew hours, providing spectacular 

and highly detailed photographs of ice floes and choke points, information utilized immediately by 

USCG ice breaking units to keep New York Harbor and the Hudson River free and open to traffic. 

In order to maintain and foster an already great working relationship between our ice breaking 

cutters and the Auxiliary pilots, we offer familiarization or “fam” rides. These rides are a chance for 

the Auxiliary pilots and crews to get together with the crews on the cutters and experience ice breaking 

first hand, which also allows both crews a chance to get together and discuss needs and expectations. 

It’s also a fun day, a chance to enjoy a boat ride and smash some ice. Let’s face it, watching a 

ship intentionally ram and smash ice does stir certain primeval feelings. 

This year, with that maritime fellowship in mind, we opened the offer for “fam” rides to the surface 

flotillas as well. The overwhelming response and interest received from the surface flotillas exceeded 

the available opportunities. With this in mind, next year we will begin planning earlier with 

the cutters and research flexible schedule options to balance ice operations, weather, maintenance issues, 

and this unique opportunity for Auxiliary and active duty interaction. 

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By Ed Duffy, SO-PB Div 20 

CGC Penobscot Bay broke off operations to pick up reporters waiting at 

the Rhinecliff Docks, Rhinecliff, NY. After taking on several passengers, 

the P’Bay proceeded south on the Hudson River to the Esopus Island to 

break up the clogged ice that was preventing commercial traffic from going 

northbound. 

LT. S. Marshall Griffin, USCG, Commanding Officer of the CGC Penobscot 

Bay gives a briefing to those assembled before getting underway. 

LT. JG Zachary C. Bender escorted Curt Fleck, DCDR-20 and Dorothy 

Crane, reporter from About Town aboard the CGC Penobscot Bay. Ms. 

Crane departs the CGC Penobscot Bay after being aboard during icebreaking 

operations on the Hudson River. 

The CGC Wire is heading south on the Hudson River returning from ice 

operation in and around the Port of Albany, NY.The temperatures dropped 

considerably forcing continuous ice-breaking operations through the night. 

CGC Penobscot Bay breaking ice ahead of barge traffic just north of the 

Rhinecliff Bridge in Kingston, NY. 

Lieutenant Dan Everette, USCG, Commanding Officer of the CGC 

Sturgeon Bay greets George Wirthman, 20-4, who escorted Roschelle 

Riservato from the Shawangunk Journal aboard the CGC Sturgeon Bay 

in Kingston, NY. 

Mr. Curtis Schmidt, editor of the Southern Dutchess News, was escorted 

by Alan Kordzikowski, 20-4, aboard CGC Sturgeon Bay. 

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By Dee Thompson, DSO-PA 

On May 20 th U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Commodore Hal 

Marschall of the First Coast Guard District Southern Region 

was given the honor of ringing the opening bell of the 

NASDAQ in New York City. This event also represented 

the official Coast Guard Auxiliary kick-off for National 

Safe Boating Week that spans from May 21 st to May 27 th . 

Commodore Marschall was accompanied by several Auxiliary 

members and his wife Maura at this NASDAQ event, 

the mission was to spread the word to the public regarding 

the importance of life jackets. The Commodore explained, 

“Our Recreational Boating Safety mission is to ensure the 

public has a safe, secure and enjoyable recreational boating 

experience; by implementing programs that minimize 

loss of life, personal injury, and property damage; while 

cooperating with environmental and national security efforts.” 

The Commodore noted several annual statistics including 

the fact that of eighteen children under age thirteen who 

lost their lives while boating, 56% of those children who 

drowned were not wearing life jackets. 

NASDAQ had extraordinary technology that enabled them 

to film the live event and simultaneously play it real time, 

on the gigantic NASDAQ tower outside on Times Square; 

this outside scene was also visible on a special screen inside 

that allowed the Auxiliary members to watch themselves 

“live” throughout the event. 

Commodore Hal Marschall presents his Boating 

Safety speech during live telecast at NASDAQ 

The day was topped off by a “Ready Set 

Inflate” life jacket demonstration to jumpstart 

Safe Boating Week. Commodore Hal 

Marschall reinforced the theme of the day 

with the words “be ready, be safe, and 

have fun during the boating season.” 

Commodore Hal Marschall and his wife Maura 

with Auxiliary team and David Wicks VP 

NASDAQ, during live NASDAQ telecast. 

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TOP: David Wicks, Vice President NASDAQ MarketSite and First 

Coast Guard District South Region Commodore Hal Marschall in 

Times Square, New York. 

MIDDLE: NASDAQ live video telecast of the Auxiliary team on the 

NASDAQ tower wall in Times Square. 

BOTTOM: Commodore Hal Marschall helps David Wicks to adjust 

Inflatable Life Jacket while Auxiliary members team look on. 

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By Benjamin D. Pride, ADSO-PB Photo provided by Sherry Kisver, DCAPT SECNY-S 

When the icy winds of January rattle through the trees, I have found that there is no better place to 

snap you back to the balmy days of boating season, than among the gleaming hulls and inspiring exhibits 

of the New York National Boat Show. 

On Sunday, 23 JAN 2011, my wife, Jane Pride, SO/PA, Division 14 and I, the contingent from Flotilla 

14-6, had the opportunity to attend the show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, man the Public 

Affairs Booth and distribute materials to the show attendees. This was the last day of the First 

Southern District’s PA Program at the Boat Show, and I was astounded by the Auxiliary turnout and 

the activity that was taking place at the event. 

Between the hours of 1000 and 1400 on 23 JAN, we had the privilege to work with 10 other dedicated 

volunteers from three other flotillas. 

Populating the booth were Mr. George Wirthmann, Flotilla 20-4, Ms. Elizabeth Lund, FC, 14-4, Mr. 

Jack Lund, DCDR, Division 14, Mr. Gregory Kisver, ADSO/OP, 1SR, Ms. Sherry Kisver, DCAPT, 1sr 

South, Mr. Steve Kisver, PDCAPT, 1SR South, Mr. Joe Brutto, FSO/SR, Flotilla 14-4, Mr. Mike 

Garone, VCDR, Division 14, Mr. Charles Merrill, Flotilla 18-6, and Mr. Michael Hines, SO/HR, Division 

5. 

The Booth table was overflowing 

with PA materials, offering the public 

outreach literature on a myriad 

of general Boating Safety and Coast 

Guard Auxiliary topics. Among the 

10,750 pamphlets and brochures 

that were brought to the weeklong 

event were: “Officer Snook”, “Global 

Maritime Distress Safety System”, 

“2011 Your Guide to Towing”, “A 

Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements 

for Recreational Boats”, 

“America’s Waterway Watch 

(Decals)”, “Join the Coast Guard 

Auxiliary”, “You’re in Command”, 

“Harbor Watch – Do Your Part to 

Keep America Safe”, “The True 

Story of Inky the Whale (Coloring 

Books)”, “Help Us Protect the Marine Environment”, “US Coast Guard Station New York Operation 

Clear Channel”, and others. 

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Continuing an assignment given to the Auxiliarists who had attended on the previous day, by Ms. 

Sherry Kisver, DCAPT, 1SR South, Jane Pride, SO/PA, Division 14, spent a good amount of time conducting 

an outreach to the show attendees, distributing “The Safe Harbor” stickers, directing attendees 

to the booth, drumming up support for the upcoming PE Classes, and discussing the benefits of 

Auxiliary membership. 

A team led by Mr. Mike Garone, VDCR, Division 14, assembled packets of information for all show attendees 

who visited the booth. The response was so positive, that not surprisingly, a good supply of 

Auxiliary Plastic Bags (emphasizing Operation Paddle Smart), into which the kit contents were 

placed, was totally depleted by 1330 hours. 

The information available on PE Courses in the Tri-State Area was as usual, awesome. We were able 

to pinpoint locations and contacts within New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for America Boating 

Safely, Boating Safety & Seamanship, Sailing Safety & Seamanship, Basic Coastal Navigation, Personal 

Watercraft, Global Positioning Satellite, New York State Basic Seamanship, and Navigation 

Courses. The show attendees responded with enthusiasm. 

The New York National Boat Show is without a doubt the premier Public Affairs opportunity in our 

District. In the last two days of the event alone, it is estimated that the attendance at the show exceeded 

five thousand boating enthusiasts, at the point of sale for many boating related products and 

services. There isn’t a better venue for what the Coast Guard Auxiliary has to offer. 

If you have not yet experienced this dramatic, customer targeted event, don’t miss the opportunity 

next year! 

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By Benjamin D. Pride, ADSO-PB 

The Auxiliary is “…nimble, ready to change…flexible…”, and “…has never been more relevant to the 

active side…” 

Those were the words of one of our honored guests at the 2011 Division 14 Change of Watch, CAPT 

Linda Fagan, USCG, Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey. 

CAPT Fagan headed up a list of very distinguished guests at the COW, including LCDR Jason Aleksak, 

USCG, CO Coast Guard Station New York, BOSN 2 Emanuel Zambrana, USCG, OTO 

(Operations Training Officer), 1SR, and COMO Hal Marshall, Dist. COMO, 1SR 

The celebration at the Old Bermuda Inn in Staten Island, held on 9 JAN 2011 began when Master of 

Ceremonies, PDCAPT, 1SR South, Mr. Frank Ferraiuolo gave a powerful introduction, citing some of 

the 2010 accomplishments of the 122 members of Division 14: 

� 18,000 total hours, yielding a calculated value of $180,000.00 to the boating public and in support 

of the United States Coast Guard. 

� 122 Member Training hours. 

� 262 Public Affairs hours. 

� 87 Operational Patrols. 

� 760 Vessel Safety Checks 

� 188 Public Education hours. 

IPDCO Steve Ackerman started the official program by bringing the attendees to their feet for the 

traditional Salute to the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Ms. Heidi Ferren, Miss USO, then commanded her audience’s undivided attention with her superb delivery 

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Ms. Sherry Kisver then warmly thanked the Division 14 Bridge and Staff for their support and work 

during the year. 

Flotilla Commander Awards were next on the agenda. Ms. Elizabeth Lund, FC, 14-4 led off with Mr. 

Victor Magliocca, FSO-MA receiving the well deserved recognition. During the preceding year, Mr. 

Magliocca achieved Basic Qualification Status, then immediately kicked into high gear. In a burst of 

dedicated effort, he passed the Administrative Procedures Course, the Instructor Development Course, 

the RBS and PV Course, and Vessel Examiners Course all in the early part of the year. Putting these 

qualifications to work, Mr. Magliocca performed 67 Recreational Boating Safety Visits, and even had 

increased 14-4’s total of Courtesy Marine Examinations by 10%. 

Flotilla 14-6 followed, with Mr. Gerard Andrews, FC, calling Mr. Bob Kingsley, BC-TIA, FSO-MS forward 

to receive the award. Since March of 2010, Mr. Kingsley had contributed much to the flotilla’s 

knowledge of the environmental impact of cigarette smoking on the beach, and had taken a leadership 

role 14-6’s CG Station New York/CG Auxiliary WQSB Committee as Chairperson, and as Co-Chair 

with me on the Division 14 Committee. 

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Ms. Judy DiMaio, FC, 14-1, DSO-MS, 1SR, then honored Mr. Alan Yuen, VFC, with the award, lauding 

Mr. Yuen’s substantial contributions to the flotilla’s and division’s on-water operational program as 

Owner and Coxswain of OPFAC �� 

According to Ms. DiMaio, OPFAC �� 

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Mr. Yuen’s skilled leadership provided an indispensible training platform for joint exercises with CG 

Station New York and CG Station Sandy Hook, as well as with OPFAC �� Mr. Yuen kept the 

crew together as a close and viable team throughout many challenges throughout her service career as 

a cutter size operational facility. 

Punctuating Ms. DiMaio’s address, Ms. Sherry Kisver, DCAPT 1SR South presented Mr. Yuen with a 

plaque commemorating his contributions. 

As is done every year at Division 14’s Change of Watch, the members who had dedicated the most program 

hours were recognized for their contributions. Mr. Stewart Sutherland, SO-MT, NS, was honored 

for the most PE and Coxswain hours during 2010; Mr. Gregory Kisver, ADSO-OP, 1SR for the 

most PWC hours; Mr. Steve Masterson, FSO-PV, VE, 14-1, for the most Crew hours; Mr. John Wedel, 

VFC, 14-6 for the most Program Visits; and Mr. Dan Pontecorvo, SO-MS, for the most Courtesy Marine 

Examinations. 

Citing the invaluable support that Ms. Sherry Kisver received from this member during her second 

term of office as DCDR, Division 14, she proudly presented the Division Commanders Award to Ms. 

Elizabeth Lund. Not intended by Division 14 to be a program award, this honor goes beyond the numbers 

to commemorate a member’s constancy and help when needed and called upon by the DCDR. It 

is considered to be one of the most prestigious Division Awards in Division 14’s inventory. 

The Division 14 awards section of the celebration ended naturally with the highest division award, 

that being the coveted Auxiliarist of the Year Trophy. The audience listened in rapt attention to this 

member’s accomplishments in leading his unit during 2010, recited with quiet dignity and enthusiasm 

by Ms. Sherry Kisver. Finally the moment had arrived and Mr. Gerard Andrews, FC, 14-6 was called 

to the podium. It was a moment of undeniable pride for all members of this dynamic Flotilla, and the 

FC who worked tirelessly to lead it during his first term of office. 

The outgoing DCDR was not finished however, as Ms. Sherry Kisver stayed at the podium to present 

gifts of appreciation to those members who aided her in her duties during her highly successful second 

term of office. Those recipients were Mr. Fred DeLisi, SO-IS, Ms. Judy DiMaio, FC, 14-1, DSO- 

MS SR, and Mr. Frank Ferrauiolo, PDCAPT, 1SR South. 

Now it was the outgoing DCDR’s turn to be recognized for her efforts and accomplishments. 

Mr. Jack Lund, DCDR (elect) and Mr. Mike Garone, VCDR (elect) asked Ms. Kisver to remain at 

the podium, to receive a special gift from Division 14. After citing her many challenges and accomplishments 

during her two consecutive years at the helm of Division 14, Mr. Lund presented Ms. Kisver 

with an expertly crafted model of the USCGC �� , and a scarf bearing USCG color scheme. 

Ms. Kisver’s notable achievements were further recognized when Mr. Steve Kisver PDCAPT proudly 

presented her District Captain’s Award for her contributions during 2009 and 2010. 

The Division 14 awards and accolades may have been completed that January afternoon, but certainly 

not the service awards. 

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We were all honored to have the active duty guests that day share our day of celebration, and were 

particularly proud when the Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey, and the Commanding Officer 

of Sector New York, CAPT Linda Fagan, USCG, awarded Ms. Kisver the Coast Guard Auxiliary 

Achievement Medal, for her outstanding leadership during the period 30 JAN 2010 to 31 DEC 2010. 

The day’s entertainment followed with the incomparable Miss USO, Heidi Ferren delivering her heartfelt 

renditions of “America the Beautiful”, “Stuff Like That There”, “My Funny Valentine”, “Sway Me 

Now”, and to rousing applause, the very timely and appropriate “God Bless the USA”. Her repertoire 

could not have been more aptly delivered. 

CAPT Fagan, USCG, then spoke of the nimbleness, flexibility and relevance (of the Auxiliary) to the 

active duty side referenced at the top of this article. Her address certainly made us all proud of our 

commitment. 

LCDR Aleksak, USCG, stated that since he took command of USCG Station New York in October of 

2009, he was “…blown away by Auxiliary support…”, and particularly that which to date had been 

provided by Division 14. Consequently, he would continue to provide an open door to the station for 

classes and meetings. He also looked forward to “…more evolutions like the UN General Assembly Logistic 

Support Mission.” 

CWO Manny Zambrana, USCG, and District 1SR OTO summed up the sentiments that 

day by simply stating “You are the Coast Guard’s greatest asset.” It is hard to imagine a greater compliment. 

COMO Hal Marshall was next to speak, describing Division 14 as a unit delivering “…qualitative as 

opposed to quantitative…” services. He thanked COMO Ackerman with the powerful statement, 

“You’ve gotten us where we need to go.” He also gave us the direction, “We will be prepared, flexible 

and adaptable, and we will have fun.” 

Division 14 will do its utmost to follow through. 

Then on to passing the torch to the incoming Division 14 Bridge and Staff, Captain Fagan, USCG read 

the prologue and swore in DCDR Jack Lund and VCDR Mike Garone. The membership wishes all 

the best for a successful turn at the helm. 

LCDR Jason Aleksak, USCG, and CWO Manny Zambrana, USCG swore in the 2011 FC’s and VFC’s, 

dedicated to build on the successes of the past and lead their units into a challenging future. 

COMO Hal Marshall then swore in the SO’s and FSO’s, the leaders of those who will implement the 

Auxiliary’s programs to the enduring benefit of those who venture “on and over the navigable waters…” 

of Division 14’s AOR, and their shore environs, and in support of the United States Coast 

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On April 12, 2011 members of Division 12 and Division 13 joined with members of the Nassau 

County Kids Coalition at the Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage New York to teach 

the fourth and fifth graders about safety in many areas including boating safety. 

The Nassau County Kids Coalition is an organization that teaches children about safety in 

sports, fitness, bicycling, and now boating safety. Susan Macinick a member of Division 12, Flotilla 08 

has been working with the coalition in Queens. The coalition wanted to reach children in Nassau 

County as well. Sue invited Jean Geiger from Division 13, Flotilla 13 to be a part of the process. 

On April 12, 2011 they went to the school and taught the children about life jackets and being a 

proper lookout just to name a few of the things they went over with the kids. The kids were in awe of 

all the equipment and advice Sue and Jean had to share with them. 

Jean has now invited Don Patafio from Division 1 in Suffolk County to join the team. The Auxiliary 

will be reaching a span of three counties worth of children and their families with the work they 

now do with the Kids Coalition. 

What a great feeling it is to know that we will be educating a large number of the public and 

that hopefully this upcoming boating season will be a safer and enjoyable one. 

Boat Smart from the Start: Take a boating safety course and remember life jackets saves lives. 

Susan Macinick Division 12 and Jean Geiger Division 13 teach boating safety at the Charles 

Campagne Elementary school. 

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Marine Safety Officer Bill Nelson, District 1SR, Coast Guard 

Auxiliary, received an invitation from the NYS Parks Department 

inviting the Coast Guard Auxiliary to attend the Heckscher 

State Park Spring Earth Day Festival. Bill extended 

the invitation to the local Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 1, 

Fire Island, NY and local Coast Guard Units. 

Over forty Active Duty and Auxiliary Coast Guard personnel 

participated in the Earth Day Celebration. We combined our 

resources and personnel and worked as a team. Approximately 

4,000 people attended and we made approximately 800 contacts. 

It presented a great opportunity for to us to impact our 

community. 

Active Duty, MST2 Nathaniel Dibley 

MSD Coram, and MST 1 Gregory Steiger 

MST1 from Recruiting Station Wantagh, 

stand ready in front of USCG Incident 

Command Response Vehicle. 

at the demonstrations. 

Marine Safety Staff Officer, Robert Steel, Division 1, Coast Guard 

Auxiliary said, “This 41st Anniversary of Earth Day Event proved to 

be the perfect venue for the Coast Guard Auxiliary to educate the 

public in the area of Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, 

as well as, to promote the Recreational Boater Safety Mission.” 

The USCG Aids to Navigation Team Moriches brought a Coast 

Guard buoy tender vessel and USCG Marine Safety Detachment, 

Coram brought several Incident Command Response Vehicles. Coast 

Guard personnel were on hand answering questions, gave vessel 

tours, and held life jacket demonstrations. As parents looked on, 

young festival goers had a lot of 

fun racing each other as they put 

on life jackets. The importance of 

wearing life jackets was stressed 

Coast Guard characters, Officer Snook, PFD Popeye, Dolphin, and 

PDF Panda were there. They were a hit and the public couldn’t get 

enough of them. They worked non-stop, passing out environmental 

themed coloring books, stickers and posing for photographs with festival 

goers. Both Auxiliarists and Active Duty members took turns 

in the costumes. 

(On right) Marine Safety Officer Bill Nelson, 

District 1SR, CG Auxiliary, starts the day off 

by addressing the crew. 

Young festival goers had a lot of fun racing 

each other as they put on life jackets. 

(From left to right) Lieutenant David 

Barnes, USCG, Supervisor, and Bill Nelson, 

ADSO-MS, District 1SR, CG Auxiliary. 

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Coastie, the talking tug boat, was also present. Coastie’s operator, District Vessel Examinations Staff 

Officer, Fred Furnell, 1SR, Coast Guard Auxiliary, delighted young and old with Coastie’s navigation 

lights, rotating beacon, siren, and air horn. The audiences were surprised and amused when Coastie 

rolled up and talked to them. 

Group attentively looks on as (Center) Judi DiMaio, 

DSO-MS, conducts a Sea Partners demonstration. 

Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 1 had a Marine Safety 

booth including, a Paddle Smart display with a 10 ft 

kayak, and a life jacket display. Visitors were shown the 

various new style lifejackets and had opportunities to try 

them on. Auxiliary members welcomed visitors, answered 

questions, and handed out marine safety literature. 

We were also able to introduce our boating safety 

classes, free vessel exams and offered membership applications. 

All were surprised and amused as Coastie would roll up and 

talk to them 

District Marine Safety Staff Officer, Judith DiMaio, 1SR, 

Coast Guard Auxiliary, held Sea Partners demonstrations 

throughout the day. USCG Sea Partners is an environmental 

education and outreach program developed to 

raise community awareness of marine pollution issues. 

Judith used hands on demonstrations of oil spills, oil absorbing 

materials, and other props to show the impact 

that man made and natural pollutants have on our marine 

environment. Viewers left with a better understanding 

of how they can be better stewards of our marine environment. 

Robert Steel, SO-MS Division 1, Bill Nelson, ADSO-MS 

District 1SR, and District Chief of Prevention, District 

1, Jack O’Brien. 

Many visitors thanked us and expressed an appreciation 

for us being there. They were amazed at all 

the US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary 

did for the community. 

Due to the success of Earth Day, NYS Parks has 

invited us to partner with them on other Public 

events in the future. 

We had a great time working together and a great 

time of fellowship. 

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TOP RIGHT: Officer Snook gets a high five. 

TOP LEFT: Officer Snook looks on as active duty 

Boatswain’s Mate 1, Erin Dela Cruz, Aids to Navigation 

Team, Moriches, answers questions in front of the 

Coast Guard buoy tender vessel. 

MIDDLE: Coast Guard characters Dolphin, PFD Popeye, 

Officer Snook, and PFD Panda. 

BOTTOM: On Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 

1st, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and local Coast Guard 

units came together to celebrate Earth Day at the Annual 

Heckscher Spring Festival Earth Day Celebration 

event held at Heckscher Park in East Islip, New 

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Sal Cuttone is shown displaying two special awards given to him and his family by his neighbor, LT 

James Cullen. LT Cullen served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman as the Officer in 

Charge of the USCG RAID Team XI. He led a team of Guardians into the U.S. Central Command AOR 

with the mission of assisting and protecting Army personnel from Hazardous Materials/Explosives incidents, 

and ensuring the safe movement of war fighters’ equipment through all modes of transportation 

from the battlefield to the units’ INCONUS bases. During many of his missions, flying across the 

country in Blackhawks, he carried flags with him in memory of people who have served before him 

(his father, father-in-law, and father’s friends), and to honor the people at home who continue to serve 

our country selflessly (Sal) and also the people who serve and protect at home while he was away (the 

Rescue Squad, police and Fire Dept). He presented 2 special flags to the Cottone family for being there 

for his wife, Kathy, while he was away. He said that knowing the Cottone family was just a few steps 

away relieved him of the stress of leaving her alone at home. LT Cullen is once again deployed to Afganistan. 

Photo of LT Cullen from his USCG Bio 

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Kingston, NY. - Clifford Schoonmaker of Flotilla 20-4 was presented with the Membership Service 

Award for 40 years of continuous service to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Manfred Germann, District 

Captain-North, along with Captain Linda Fagan, USCG, and Curtis Fleck, Division 20 Commander 

were on hand to make the presentation. 

Clifford Schoonmaker was a past Division Captain and is the Immediate Past Flotilla Commander 

20-4. He is still actively involved with the CG Auxiliary as Aids to Navigation Verifier, a Coxswain 

and Boat Crew-member, Vessel Examiner, Administrative Procedures, Leadership and Management. 

Being an Operational Auxiliarist, Clifford Schoonmaker had to qualify and master Communications, 

Patrols, Seamanship, Weather, Coastal Navigation and Search Coordination. 

On hand to mark this day was his wife Grace Schoonmaker who is currently the Flotilla Staff Officer 

in charge of Publications. She is a past 20-4 Flotilla Commander and is also qualified as Boat Crewmember, 

Instructor, Administrative Procedures and Vessel Examiner. 

Cliff and Grace Schoonmaker are both retired. Cliff retired as an Eastern Airlines Captain and Grace 

retired from teaching. They were married in 1945 and to save on the wedding expenses, Grace made 

her own bridal gown out of parachute material. Sixty-six years later they have six children, 14 grandchildren 

and three great-grandchildren. 

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Four shows in three short months as Auxiliarists stand watch at the Hartford Boat Show, the Hartford 

Fishing and Hunting Expo, East Hartford Cabela’s Boat Show and Petzold’s Marina Open House 

in Portland. Auxiliarists were on hand to meet the boating public to discuss boating safety, educational 

programs, vessel exams and the benefits of joining the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. 

Watchstanders enjoy an unusually quiet moment 

during the �� 

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on watch from left to right: Michael Saxton, 

Flotilla 04, Tony Camilleri, Flotilla 06, Marty 

Loughlin, Flotilla 04 and Bob Carlson, Flotilla 06. 

(RIGHT) 

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28 through Sunday, January 30 at the Connecticut 

Convention Center in Hartford Connecticut. 

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Headd, Marty Loughlin (both of Flotilla 04) and 

Tom Carlson of Flotilla 06. (LEFT) 

Tony Camilleri, Flotilla 06, demonstrates navigation 

and charting techniques to interested visitors 

at the 2011 Fishing and Hunting Expo in Hartford, 

Connecticut. (LEFT) 

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Members of Flotillas 02, 04 and 06 

were on hand at the March Cabela’s 

Spring Great Outdoor Days at the East 

Hartford store. Shown are Auxiliarists 

Sharon Porven and Jonathan Towle 

(both of Flotilla 04) as they meet and 

greet booth visitors. 

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Whale Hockey Team stopped by 

to discuss boating safety with Auxilarist 

Tom Carlson of Flotilla 06 at 

the annual Petzold’s Marina open 

house in Portland, Connecticut. 

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Captain Linda Fagan, Commander SECNY 

SUBJ: 2010-2011 SECTOR NEW YORK DOMESTIC ICEBREAKING SEASON 

1. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING PERFORM- 

ANCE OF DUTY AND SUPPORT DURING THE 2010-2011 ICE BREAKING SEASON ON THE 

HUDSON RIVER. 

2. DUE TO ABNORMALLY COOL AND HARSH WINTERY CONDITIONS, SIGNIFICANT ICE 

FORMATION MADE TRANSITING THE HUDSON RIVER CHALLENGING AND HAZARDOUS 

FOR NAVIGATION. WHILE ASSIGNED TO DOMESTIC ICEBREAKING DUTIES THE CGC WIL- 

LOW, CGC JUNIPER, CGC KATHERINE WALKER, CGC IDA LEWIS, CGC STURGEON BAY, CGC 

PENOBSCOT BAY, CGC THUNDER BAY, CGC HAWSER, CGC LINE, AND CGC WIRE ASSISTED 

91 VESSELS AND FACILITIES AND MAINTAINED A OPEN TRACK WHICH ALLOWED FOR 

THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF OVER 10 MILLION BARRELS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. 

FURTHERMORE, THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE SECTOR NEW YORK COMMAND CEN- 

TER SITUATION UNIT WATCHSTANDERS IN MAINTAINING OVERALL AWARENESS OF VES- 

SEL MOVEMENTS, POSTING DAILY ICE MESSAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO HOMEPORT 

WAS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF COORDINATION WITH MARINERS AND 

THE PORT COMMUNITY. 

3. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

NEW YORK FOR SUPERB SUPPORT DURING THIS ICE SEASON. THE AUXILIARY AVIATION 

BRANCH FLEW 72 MISSIONS AND ACCUMULATED 285 FLIGHT HOURS IN SUPPORT OF THE 

ICE MISSION. THEIR ICE DATA AND PHOTOGRAPHS WERE CRITICAL IN PLANNING MIS- 

SIONS AND CUTTER OPERATIONS. THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF COORDINATED NUMER- 

OUS MEDIA REQUESTS FROM NATIONAL, LOCAL, AND REGIONAL NEWS SERVICES AND 

ASSISTED SECTOR NEW YORK WITH ICE RELATED STORIES. THANKS TO THE PUBLIC AF- 

FAIRS EFFORTS, THE HARD WORK DONE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN ABOARD THE CUT- 

TERS WAS RECOGNIZED BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY WHILE EVERYONES EFFORTS 

AS A WHOLE ENSURED THE FLOW OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WAS NOT DELAYED TO THE 

DELIVERY POINTS. 

4. I COMMEND YOU A JOB WELL DONE, BRAVO ZULU. 

5. CAPT LINDA FAGAN, COMMANDER SECTOR NEW YORK, SENDS. 

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2nd: William Kelly 13-9 

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2nd: Stu Cohen 13-11 

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We all bleed red, white and blue – just like the “active-duty.” 

3. “We serve the �� .” 

Every one of us, in our heart and soul, is the embodiment of the US Coast Guard. We represent the 

US Coast Guard in every act, every word and every motion we undertake, in uniform or out, under orders 

or not. I submit that we serve �� Each of us ��a walking, talking part of the Coast 

Guard. 

4. “Send this �� the Chain.” 

Not down. Out. Send this out to the Chain, to your team mates. 

Now some might this is unnecessary “politically correct speak.” I beg to differ. We are human and all 

humans are incredibly perceptive about nuances, tones of voice, facial expressions and the whatnot. If 

you stop and think, “I’m just not going to say ‘send this down the Chain’ right now’, and say, “Please 

send this out to the Chain”, I guarantee you this. 

You will think differently about your Chain, your team mates. 

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Although we have strong working and augmentation relationships with each station for tasks like 

communication, watch standing, SAR Missions, administrative support, MOM patrols, NS and MS, 

much of what we do is never seen by the CG. Examples are our strong PV, VE and PE programs 

being done every week throughout our AOR. In fact, one Flotilla alone has traditionally given 

safe boating classes to typically 600 students each and every year; another Division's boat crew training 

program is so good it’s called “Boat Crew College”, is held weekly, and also attended by new CG 

personnel training for the qualification, along with both “silver and gold side” qualified crew members 

as a refresher. 

We also have members, who work closely with the CG Academy in direct admission support; along 

with a close working relationship with the Cutter Eagle. AUX AIR observation missions have produced 

some outstanding photos in support of CG requirements, and many other airborne missions. We 

also work closely with Sector LIS for event planning and training of our partnering agencies. Some of 

our members provide substantial support of ICS training not just on the Auxiliary side, but the “gold” 

side too. Our membership and our leadership includes the hard work of our FC’s. This has proven time 

and time again that their professionalism and contribution of time and talent in support of the CG, and 

the many Auxiliary specific missions truly make us a multiplying force! 

What we see now is today’s Auxiliary is in fact real change and is part of our evolutionary process that 

I believe will become the Auxiliary of future, “were not just about the Boats any more” as the CG 

change will we must change too. 

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The D1SR Publications Team is looking for good articles and photos that 

help to highlight what is happening in your Divisions and your Flotillas! 

Anyone can submit (make sure to have the approval of your Unit Leader before 

submitting articles pertaining to your Flotilla or Division) 

To submit please do the following: 

In a Word file put the: 

Article 

Author’s name 

List of any photos used and the associated Captions/ photo credits 

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E-mail submissions to: CGAUXBROWN@YAHOO.COM 

Please include OVER THE BOW in the e-mail subject. 

We look forward to receiving your articles and photos!!!! 

Submissions are due 8 July 

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DIVISIONS 

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Lou Volpato 

http://www.uscgad1fsr.org 

� �� Linda �Lakin 

http://www.div7seas.com 

�� Margaret � Malone 

http://a01415.uscgaux.info 

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- Ed Conway 

http://www.cgali.org/ 

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While we always strive for 100% accuracy, occasionally 

we publish incorrect information. 

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We apologize for any inconveniences this may have 

caused. 

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FLOTILLAS 

�� - Diane Ortiz 

http://www.flotilla1-2.org/ 

�� William � Goelz 

�� Brian Brown � 

http://www.cgauxcityisland.org 

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- Linda Wolters 

http://www.airstationcaldwell.org/ 

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- Don Craig 

http://www.uscgaux15-8.org 

�� - G. Schoonmaker 

http://a0142404.uscgaux.info 

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- Virginia Daniels 

http://a0142408.uscgaux.info/ 

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 

DSO-PB (1SR) 

1 SOUTH STREET 

NEW YORK, NY 10004 

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