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Commodore Hal Marschall <strong>and</strong> his wife Maura joined by<br />
Kenneth Stanley IPDC Div 4, John Gallagher, DCDR Div. 5,<br />
Dee Thompson, DSO-PA, Michael Greenstein, Vice Flotilla<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong>er 42, Steven Wang National Branch Chief ICIS,<br />
Lynn Glassman, DSO-IS, Patsy Ragonese, FSO-PA, Anthony<br />
Reardon FSO-SR, Louis Nock CC-AAE, Edward Petrie Commodores<br />
Aide, in Times Square NY, with <strong>Auxiliary</strong> Logo <strong>and</strong><br />
Welcome on the NASDAQ Tower in background.<br />
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Greetings D1SR Auxiliarists.<br />
As I write this the sun is shining <strong>and</strong> the temperature is climbing with no<br />
threat of snow in the forecast. Lets hope that Winter has passed & we are<br />
headed into Spring with enthusiasm for another successful season. I want to<br />
thank the AuxAir <strong>and</strong> all those that continued to do <strong>Auxiliary</strong> & <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
work throughout the long winter months. The work that was done with the ice<br />
patrols was exceptional <strong>and</strong> was recognized by our Sector Comm<strong>and</strong>ers <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>First</strong> <strong>District</strong> Waterways Management department as such - BZ to all.<br />
We have just completed another Training <strong>and</strong> Awards conference in Mystic, CT<br />
<strong>and</strong> I was again very impressed with all of the hard work <strong>and</strong> dedication that<br />
went into this highly successful event. I want to personally thank the conference committee for putting<br />
on such an exceptional event <strong>and</strong> doing it with the pride <strong>and</strong> dedication that exemplifies the <strong>First</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> Southern Region <strong>Auxiliary</strong>. The <strong>First</strong> <strong>District</strong> Chief of Staff, Capt Servidio, was in attendance<br />
along with our Sector Comm<strong>and</strong>ers <strong>and</strong> Air Station Comm<strong>and</strong> representatives. All were extremely<br />
appreciative of the opportunity to able to share the time with our dedicated <strong>Auxiliary</strong>. Presenting the<br />
many awards that recognized the exemplary work of the D1SR <strong>Auxiliary</strong> is something that we all take<br />
pride in <strong>and</strong> it is further evidence of the great work that is being done in 1SR.<br />
Commodore Marschall <strong>and</strong> I were able to provide some input for the D1 Comm<strong>and</strong>er's message to the<br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong> <strong>and</strong> so I will briefly summarize:<br />
The Comm<strong>and</strong>ant of the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> has provided the sailing plan for his watch <strong>and</strong> the <strong>First</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Comm<strong>and</strong>er has emphasized this direction for our <strong>Auxiliary</strong>. That direction identifies as priorities:<br />
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in leadership <strong>and</strong> in operations, both in traditional <strong>and</strong> in non-traditional mission areas.<br />
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- increasing your ability to provide exp<strong>and</strong>ed support of the Active<br />
Duty including RBS, operations, watchst<strong>and</strong>ing as well as in all <strong>Auxiliary</strong> mission areas.<br />
~������������������������������������������ - fully integrating the Silver & Gold side team<br />
from planning to exercises to operations, accountability of 100% of <strong>Auxiliary</strong> membership during a<br />
drill or actual event is critical - gaining full support for the Everbridge Automated Response System by<br />
all members is needed.<br />
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to renewed focus in areas like PATON & Operation Paddlesmart, work in these program areas <strong>and</strong><br />
educating the public is imperative.<br />
Challenging times are ahead, with more <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> responsibilities <strong>and</strong> a smaller <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
budget. I am confident that we can address these challenges successfully with your help. Our <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong>, our <strong>First</strong> <strong>District</strong>, our Sectors <strong>and</strong> our Air Station could not do what we need to do without<br />
you. Please continue to do what you do so well, do it SAFELY <strong>and</strong> have fun! See you in the sun this<br />
Summer...<br />
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My fellow Shipmates<br />
We have just completed a very successful <strong>and</strong> productive March Conference at the<br />
Mystic Marriott Hotel. We had more than 500 members attend this year’s conference<br />
<strong>and</strong> a Bravo Zulu goes out to everyone who had anything to do with this<br />
year’s program. The dedication of the conference committee, the professionalism<br />
<strong>and</strong> knowledge of the workshop presenters <strong>and</strong> the willingness of our members to<br />
see the benefit in attending is a testament to why 1SR is <strong>First</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Foremost</strong>.<br />
This year, 1SR was honored to have CAPT Servidio, D1 Chief of Staff, deliver the<br />
banquet address. CAPT Mark Rizzo, Chief Director of the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> <strong>and</strong> VNACO Tom Mallison also<br />
joined us for both the conference <strong>and</strong> the <strong>District</strong> Board meeting. I can tell each member of 1SR that<br />
all three spoke very highly of the <strong>District</strong> <strong>and</strong> thanked us for all we do.<br />
Your participation in the conference supports the concept of being ready, flexible, adaptable, <strong>and</strong><br />
willing to have fun. When I took the helm at the January Board meeting I discussed my watch words<br />
for my term. I explained that 1SR must “Be Ready-Flexible-Adaptable”, if we were going to continue<br />
to be an asset to our customer, the U. S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>. At the same time I added we will have Fun<br />
along the way.<br />
We must be ready for whatever comes our way. Our training must be focused on sustaining mission<br />
excellence, not settling for just meeting basic qualifications. There can be no room for complacence.<br />
The new mentor program has been designed to give the selection of mentors back to the Flotilla Comm<strong>and</strong>ers.<br />
With that autonomy comes the responsibility to select the most qualified Auxiliarist for the<br />
mentor position. We need to take every opportunity to train to insure our readiness. 1SR will provide<br />
trained crews <strong>and</strong> facilities to augment the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>and</strong> insure safety <strong>and</strong> security of our ports,<br />
waterways <strong>and</strong> coastal region.<br />
Being ready also means increasing the capacity of the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> to meet the ever changing role of the<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>. We will exp<strong>and</strong> our involvement in PATON verification, MDA patrols, station watchst<strong>and</strong>ing,<br />
the chef program, <strong>and</strong> outreach efforts to the non-traditional boating public. We must continue<br />
to exp<strong>and</strong> our efforts in our core program, Recreation Boating Safety, as well as, the nontraditional<br />
mission areas.<br />
I am confident that we will meet all challenges <strong>and</strong> I want to thank each <strong>and</strong> every member of 1SR for<br />
all you do.<br />
COMO Hal Marschall<br />
DCO 1SR<br />
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Of the many things that have struck me, being “on the job” for these past 4<br />
months, one consistently st<strong>and</strong>s out. It is how much COMO Marschall cares very<br />
specifically about civility. Yes, Respect is one of our cornerstones but we’ve all<br />
seen instances where one Auxiliarist, acting in some capacity with respect to his<br />
or her elected or appointed role, has been “authoritarian”, if I may use the term,<br />
as if these roles we undertake were active-duty responsibilities <strong>and</strong> we actually<br />
needed to “chew out” someone under our responsibility, to ensure discipline <strong>and</strong><br />
save lives.<br />
But we aren’t active-duty. We serve active-duty’s needs. And, as importantly, we<br />
serve each other in executing those tasks authorized for <strong>US</strong>CG Auxiliarists as set by the Comm<strong>and</strong>ant<br />
of the <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
So, I thought about how to better articulate the spirit of what the COMO requires of all of us. How<br />
can I, in word <strong>and</strong> deed, look to better serve fellow members of <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Forces <strong>and</strong> excise out<br />
small but corrosive expressions <strong>and</strong> mannerisms that subtly foster rank <strong>and</strong> privilege, rather than<br />
service? Here is how.<br />
Sound-bites from me for setting the inclusive, energetic, service-minded <strong>and</strong> respectful atmosphere<br />
that the COMO dem<strong>and</strong>s of us:<br />
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If we take our time in responding to the enquiries <strong>and</strong> needs of those we are responsible to <strong>and</strong> for,<br />
everything slows down. Any adult can take ‘no’ as an answer. They can’t take being ignored.<br />
We live in a world of global, instantaneous communications. Let’s. Why? Because Operational Tempo<br />
actually is set by our responsiveness.<br />
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This means we need to make progress everyday or we lose ground against the mark. I know we all<br />
grouse about the 80:20 problem (80% of the work gets done by 20% of the corps), <strong>and</strong> it is real. But<br />
maybe we can get some of those other 80% who ����to be useful members of <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Forces if we<br />
asked the question this way. “Can you give us just a few inches – today? We’ll worry about tomorrow<br />
when it gets here.”<br />
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…<br />
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I submit that none of us are the “deck plate.” We are team mates; ship mates; fellow mariners; fellow<br />
patriots. Not “deck plate.”<br />
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The 2011 boating season is here, <strong>and</strong> with it comes the time for us to have fun on<br />
the water <strong>and</strong> to renew our pledges to the United States <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
once again. For me, it does not seem possible that just yesterday it was 2009 <strong>and</strong><br />
I was elected <strong>District</strong> Commodore. I would like to take this opportunity to thank<br />
everyone for working so hard, <strong>and</strong> for all your efforts for your support <strong>and</strong> efforts<br />
in making all events successful.<br />
A lot has happened during my tenure <strong>and</strong> the within the <strong>Auxiliary</strong>. The majority<br />
of our changes are organized under “modernization” <strong>and</strong> D1SR embraced them<br />
with open/welcome arms. Many new changes are underway <strong>and</strong> The United<br />
States Congress must make final decisions in order for us to continue our renewal<br />
efforts. As our National Commodore’s Vision Statement says: “The <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> will continue<br />
to meet America’s ever changing needs through increased attention to recreational boating<br />
safety, security of America’s waterways, <strong>and</strong> improved methods of educating the boating public”, we<br />
must all be ready to serve <strong>and</strong> complete our assigned missions.<br />
D1SR has always been ready to serve. We have implemented many changes, always following National<br />
directives. For those of you who have assumed the mantel of elected <strong>and</strong>/or appointed office,<br />
your leadership <strong>and</strong> dedication to serve proudly is commendable. I want to remind everyone that we<br />
need to continue to increase the membership with diverse members who possess a passion to support<br />
safe boating. We need to support programs that provide funding to further the success of the organization<br />
<strong>and</strong> to continue to maintain the high st<strong>and</strong>ards of the organization to ensure that we continue<br />
to maintain the integrity <strong>and</strong> dependability of the <strong>US</strong>CG <strong>Auxiliary</strong>.<br />
Bravo Zulu to all of you who embrace our mission, embracing the core values of the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
who serve with honor, respect <strong>and</strong> devotion to duty.<br />
Semper Paratus,<br />
Steve Ackerman<br />
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Friends <strong>and</strong> fellow Auxiliarists;<br />
I am grateful for this opportunity to share with you one my favorite things: The<br />
good people of Team <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> who are part of our area of responsibility (AOR),<br />
<strong>and</strong> the contribution they make each <strong>and</strong> every day. I know much of what we accomplish<br />
here is similar to that done throughout the entire <strong>District</strong> for that matter<br />
the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> at-large but we have some important distinctions that are note<br />
worthy. “Our mission is simple; we do what we do, so the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> can do<br />
what they do better: Deploy CG assets to more important missions, <strong>and</strong> use the<br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong> cost effective contribution of time <strong>and</strong> talent where applicable.”<br />
On the “gold side,” we report (with the exception of one flotilla) to <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
Sector Long Sound in New Haven, CT. We have had the extraordinary opportunity to work with two<br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing Sector Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officers: Captain Dan Ronan, now retired, <strong>and</strong> the new Sector Comm<strong>and</strong>er,<br />
Captain Joe Vojvodich <strong>and</strong> with their Comm<strong>and</strong> officers they continue a long tradition integrating<br />
the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> into CG missions <strong>and</strong> they hold us in high regard with the same expectation of<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards in performance as their regular forces; they always make sure we remain part of their planning<br />
<strong>and</strong> mission execution.<br />
The real glue that keeps us together is the important close relationship of the three CG Stations we<br />
work with: Eaton’s Neck to the southwest, Station New Haven in central LIS, <strong>and</strong> Station New London<br />
to the east. We again have great fortune to work with the excellent <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> leadership at<br />
these three Stations <strong>and</strong> with the many augmentation programs we provide they make us an integral<br />
part of their missions <strong>and</strong> tasking.<br />
SECLIS/N has three divisions, 7, 24 <strong>and</strong> 25 comprising of 18 Flotillas, from the Bronx/ Westchester<br />
County line in NY to the Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong> border. Barry Wilde, DCDR <strong>and</strong> Ray Birnbaume, VCDR of Division<br />
7, located on the western portion of our AOR with 6 Flotillas: Mamaroneck <strong>and</strong> Port Chester, NY,<br />
Cos Cob, Stamford, Norwalk, <strong>and</strong> Fairfield, CT. This Division has a unique management assignment<br />
with the fact one Flotilla serves Sector NY while the other 5 serve Sector LIS. Division 07’s approximately<br />
200 members report to CG Station Eaton’s Neck providing strong support with both Aux Air<br />
<strong>and</strong> surface assets, including Four flotilla owned vessels.<br />
Division 24 has 7 Flotillas with Bill Rol<strong>and</strong> DCDR <strong>and</strong> Kim Fillion VCDR. Their AOR starts at the<br />
Fairfield/ Stratford area <strong>and</strong> extends to Kelsey Point, Clinton, with Flotillas in Stratford, Milford, West<br />
Haven, Branford, Guilford, Clinton, <strong>and</strong> Oxford Ct. It’s complement of about 230 members report to<br />
Station New Haven, along with providing considerable support to the Sector . Division 24 has a strong<br />
surface operations program with 2 Flotilla owned vessels, but with limited Aux Air participation.<br />
Division 25 finishes our AOR east to the Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong> border with Dave Tyler, DCDR <strong>and</strong> David Marriott,<br />
VCDR with 5 Flotillas, including Old Saybrook, Mystic, East Hartford, South Windsor <strong>and</strong> New<br />
London, CT. Their 150 members report to Station New London with a strong surface operation program<br />
<strong>and</strong> Aux Air participation. Additional duties include staffing the summer SARDET at Fisher’s Isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
along with strong ties to the CG academy, the Cutters Eagle <strong>and</strong> Chinook, <strong>and</strong> the International Ice<br />
Station. They took first place last year in DSAR <strong>and</strong> ASAR Competitions.<br />
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BMC Troy Krotz, <strong>US</strong>CG<br />
Just a quick thank you from us here at the sector for another safe <strong>and</strong> successful ice season.<br />
This season we saw some amazing <strong>and</strong> unprecedented weather challenged by an economic situation<br />
that could not afford to take a day off in bad weather. Due to the combined efforts of the <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong>, <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, our port partners <strong>and</strong> the commercial maritime community there was<br />
no recorded interruptions in commerce due to ice. It was in large part due to the efforts of the <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
Air Flotillas, flying approximately 75 missions totaling over 600 crew hours, providing spectacular<br />
<strong>and</strong> highly detailed photographs of ice floes <strong>and</strong> choke points, information utilized immediately by<br />
<strong>US</strong>CG ice breaking units to keep New York Harbor <strong>and</strong> the Hudson River free <strong>and</strong> open to traffic.<br />
In order to maintain <strong>and</strong> foster an already great working relationship between our ice breaking<br />
cutters <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> pilots, we offer familiarization or “fam” rides. These rides are a chance for<br />
the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> pilots <strong>and</strong> crews to get together with the crews on the cutters <strong>and</strong> experience ice breaking<br />
first h<strong>and</strong>, which also allows both crews a chance to get together <strong>and</strong> discuss needs <strong>and</strong> expectations.<br />
It’s also a fun day, a chance to enjoy a boat ride <strong>and</strong> smash some ice. Let’s face it, watching a<br />
ship intentionally ram <strong>and</strong> smash ice does stir certain primeval feelings.<br />
This year, with that maritime fellowship in mind, we opened the offer for “fam” rides to the surface<br />
flotillas as well. The overwhelming response <strong>and</strong> interest received from the surface flotillas exceeded<br />
the available opportunities. With this in mind, next year we will begin planning earlier with<br />
the cutters <strong>and</strong> research flexible schedule options to balance ice operations, weather, maintenance issues,<br />
<strong>and</strong> this unique opportunity for <strong>Auxiliary</strong> <strong>and</strong> active duty interaction.<br />
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By Ed Duffy, SO-PB Div 20<br />
CGC Penobscot Bay broke off operations to pick up reporters waiting at<br />
the Rhinecliff Docks, Rhinecliff, NY. After taking on several passengers,<br />
the P’Bay proceeded south on the Hudson River to the Esopus Isl<strong>and</strong> to<br />
break up the clogged ice that was preventing commercial traffic from going<br />
northbound.<br />
LT. S. Marshall Griffin, <strong>US</strong>CG, Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer of the CGC Penobscot<br />
Bay gives a briefing to those assembled before getting underway.<br />
LT. JG Zachary C. Bender escorted Curt Fleck, DCDR-20 <strong>and</strong> Dorothy<br />
Crane, reporter from About Town aboard the CGC Penobscot Bay. Ms.<br />
Crane departs the CGC Penobscot Bay after being aboard during icebreaking<br />
operations on the Hudson River.<br />
The CGC Wire is heading south on the Hudson River returning from ice<br />
operation in <strong>and</strong> around the Port of Albany, NY.The temperatures dropped<br />
considerably forcing continuous ice-breaking operations through the night.<br />
CGC Penobscot Bay breaking ice ahead of barge traffic just north of the<br />
Rhinecliff Bridge in Kingston, NY.<br />
Lieutenant Dan Everette, <strong>US</strong>CG, Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer of the CGC<br />
Sturgeon Bay greets George Wirthman, 20-4, who escorted Roschelle<br />
Riservato from the Shawangunk Journal aboard the CGC Sturgeon Bay<br />
in Kingston, NY.<br />
Mr. Curtis Schmidt, editor of the Southern Dutchess News, was escorted<br />
by Alan Kordzikowski, 20-4, aboard CGC Sturgeon Bay.<br />
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By Dee Thompson, DSO-PA<br />
On May 20 th U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> Commodore Hal<br />
Marschall of the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>District</strong> Southern Region<br />
was given the honor of ringing the opening bell of the<br />
NASDAQ in New York City. This event also represented<br />
the official <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> kick-off for National<br />
Safe Boating Week that spans from May 21 st to May 27 th .<br />
Commodore Marschall was accompanied by several <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
members <strong>and</strong> his wife Maura at this NASDAQ event,<br />
the mission was to spread the word to the public regarding<br />
the importance of life jackets. The Commodore explained,<br />
“Our Recreational Boating Safety mission is to ensure the<br />
public has a safe, secure <strong>and</strong> enjoyable recreational boating<br />
experience; by implementing programs that minimize<br />
loss of life, personal injury, <strong>and</strong> property damage; while<br />
cooperating with environmental <strong>and</strong> national security efforts.”<br />
The Commodore noted several annual statistics including<br />
the fact that of eighteen children under age thirteen who<br />
lost their lives while boating, 56% of those children who<br />
drowned were not wearing life jackets.<br />
NASDAQ had extraordinary technology that enabled them<br />
to film the live event <strong>and</strong> simultaneously play it real time,<br />
on the gigantic NASDAQ tower outside on Times Square;<br />
this outside scene was also visible on a special screen inside<br />
that allowed the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> members to watch themselves<br />
“live” throughout the event.<br />
Commodore Hal Marschall presents his Boating<br />
Safety speech during live telecast at NASDAQ<br />
The day was topped off by a “Ready Set<br />
Inflate” life jacket demonstration to jumpstart<br />
Safe Boating Week. Commodore Hal<br />
Marschall reinforced the theme of the day<br />
with the words “be ready, be safe, <strong>and</strong><br />
have fun during the boating season.”<br />
Commodore Hal Marschall <strong>and</strong> his wife Maura<br />
with <strong>Auxiliary</strong> team <strong>and</strong> David Wicks VP<br />
NASDAQ, during live NASDAQ telecast.<br />
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TOP: David Wicks, Vice President NASDAQ MarketSite <strong>and</strong> <strong>First</strong><br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>District</strong> South Region Commodore Hal Marschall in<br />
Times Square, New York.<br />
MIDDLE: NASDAQ live video telecast of the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> team on the<br />
NASDAQ tower wall in Times Square.<br />
BOTTOM: Commodore Hal Marschall helps David Wicks to adjust<br />
Inflatable Life Jacket while <strong>Auxiliary</strong> members team look on.<br />
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By Benjamin D. Pride, ADSO-PB Photo provided by Sherry Kisver, DCAPT SECNY-S<br />
When the icy winds of January rattle through the trees, I have found that there is no better place to<br />
snap you back to the balmy days of boating season, than among the gleaming hulls <strong>and</strong> inspiring exhibits<br />
of the New York National Boat Show.<br />
On Sunday, 23 JAN 2011, my wife, Jane Pride, SO/PA, Division 14 <strong>and</strong> I, the contingent from Flotilla<br />
14-6, had the opportunity to attend the show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, man the Public<br />
Affairs Booth <strong>and</strong> distribute materials to the show attendees. This was the last day of the <strong>First</strong><br />
Southern <strong>District</strong>’s PA Program at the Boat Show, <strong>and</strong> I was astounded by the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> turnout <strong>and</strong><br />
the activity that was taking place at the event.<br />
Between the hours of 1000 <strong>and</strong> 1400 on 23 JAN, we had the privilege to work with 10 other dedicated<br />
volunteers from three other flotillas.<br />
Populating the booth were Mr. George Wirthmann, Flotilla 20-4, Ms. Elizabeth Lund, FC, 14-4, Mr.<br />
Jack Lund, DCDR, Division 14, Mr. Gregory Kisver, ADSO/OP, 1SR, Ms. Sherry Kisver, DCAPT, 1sr<br />
South, Mr. Steve Kisver, PDCAPT, 1SR South, Mr. Joe Brutto, FSO/SR, Flotilla 14-4, Mr. Mike<br />
Garone, VCDR, Division 14, Mr. Charles Merrill, Flotilla 18-6, <strong>and</strong> Mr. Michael Hines, SO/HR, Division<br />
5.<br />
The Booth table was overflowing<br />
with PA materials, offering the public<br />
outreach literature on a myriad<br />
of general Boating Safety <strong>and</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> topics. Among the<br />
10,750 pamphlets <strong>and</strong> brochures<br />
that were brought to the weeklong<br />
event were: “Officer Snook”, “Global<br />
Maritime Distress Safety System”,<br />
“2011 Your Guide to Towing”, “A<br />
Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements<br />
for Recreational Boats”,<br />
“America’s Waterway Watch<br />
(Decals)”, “Join the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong>”, “You’re in Comm<strong>and</strong>”,<br />
“Harbor Watch – Do Your Part to<br />
Keep America Safe”, “The True<br />
Story of Inky the Whale (Coloring<br />
Books)”, “Help Us Protect the Marine Environment”, “<strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Station New York Operation<br />
Clear Channel”, <strong>and</strong> others.<br />
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Continuing an assignment given to the Auxiliarists who had attended on the previous day, by Ms.<br />
Sherry Kisver, DCAPT, 1SR South, Jane Pride, SO/PA, Division 14, spent a good amount of time conducting<br />
an outreach to the show attendees, distributing “The Safe Harbor” stickers, directing attendees<br />
to the booth, drumming up support for the upcoming PE Classes, <strong>and</strong> discussing the benefits of<br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong> membership.<br />
A team led by Mr. Mike Garone, VDCR, Division 14, assembled packets of information for all show attendees<br />
who visited the booth. The response was so positive, that not surprisingly, a good supply of<br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong> Plastic Bags (emphasizing Operation Paddle Smart), into which the kit contents were<br />
placed, was totally depleted by 1330 hours.<br />
The information available on PE Courses in the Tri-State Area was as usual, awesome. We were able<br />
to pinpoint locations <strong>and</strong> contacts within New York, New Jersey <strong>and</strong> Connecticut for America Boating<br />
Safely, Boating Safety & Seamanship, Sailing Safety & Seamanship, Basic <strong>Coast</strong>al Navigation, Personal<br />
Watercraft, Global Positioning Satellite, New York State Basic Seamanship, <strong>and</strong> Navigation<br />
Courses. The show attendees responded with enthusiasm.<br />
The New York National Boat Show is without a doubt the premier Public Affairs opportunity in our<br />
<strong>District</strong>. In the last two days of the event alone, it is estimated that the attendance at the show exceeded<br />
five thous<strong>and</strong> boating enthusiasts, at the point of sale for many boating related products <strong>and</strong><br />
services. There isn’t a better venue for what the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> has to offer.<br />
If you have not yet experienced this dramatic, customer targeted event, don’t miss the opportunity<br />
next year!<br />
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By Benjamin D. Pride, ADSO-PB<br />
The <strong>Auxiliary</strong> is “…nimble, ready to change…flexible…”, <strong>and</strong> “…has never been more relevant to the<br />
active side…”<br />
Those were the words of one of our honored guests at the 2011 Division 14 Change of Watch, CAPT<br />
Linda Fagan, <strong>US</strong>CG, Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey.<br />
CAPT Fagan headed up a list of very distinguished guests at the COW, including LCDR Jason Aleksak,<br />
<strong>US</strong>CG, CO <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Station New York, BOSN 2 Emanuel Zambrana, <strong>US</strong>CG, OTO<br />
(Operations Training Officer), 1SR, <strong>and</strong> COMO Hal Marshall, Dist. COMO, 1SR<br />
The celebration at the Old Bermuda Inn in Staten Isl<strong>and</strong>, held on 9 JAN 2011 began when Master of<br />
Ceremonies, PDCAPT, 1SR South, Mr. Frank Ferraiuolo gave a powerful introduction, citing some of<br />
the 2010 accomplishments of the 122 members of Division 14:<br />
� 18,000 total hours, yielding a calculated value of $180,000.00 to the boating public <strong>and</strong> in support<br />
of the United States <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
� 122 Member Training hours.<br />
� 262 Public Affairs hours.<br />
� 87 Operational Patrols.<br />
� 760 Vessel Safety Checks<br />
� 188 Public Education hours.<br />
IPDCO Steve Ackerman started the official program by bringing the attendees to their feet for the<br />
traditional Salute to the Colors <strong>and</strong> the Pledge of Allegiance.<br />
Ms. Heidi Ferren, Miss <strong>US</strong>O, then comm<strong>and</strong>ed her audience’s undivided attention with her superb delivery<br />
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Ms. Sherry Kisver then warmly thanked the Division 14 Bridge <strong>and</strong> Staff for their support <strong>and</strong> work<br />
during the year.<br />
Flotilla Comm<strong>and</strong>er Awards were next on the agenda. Ms. Elizabeth Lund, FC, 14-4 led off with Mr.<br />
Victor Magliocca, FSO-MA receiving the well deserved recognition. During the preceding year, Mr.<br />
Magliocca achieved Basic Qualification Status, then immediately kicked into high gear. In a burst of<br />
dedicated effort, he passed the Administrative Procedures Course, the Instructor Development Course,<br />
the RBS <strong>and</strong> PV Course, <strong>and</strong> Vessel Examiners Course all in the early part of the year. Putting these<br />
qualifications to work, Mr. Magliocca performed 67 Recreational Boating Safety Visits, <strong>and</strong> even had<br />
increased 14-4’s total of Courtesy Marine Examinations by 10%.<br />
Flotilla 14-6 followed, with Mr. Gerard Andrews, FC, calling Mr. Bob Kingsley, BC-TIA, FSO-MS forward<br />
to receive the award. Since March of 2010, Mr. Kingsley had contributed much to the flotilla’s<br />
knowledge of the environmental impact of cigarette smoking on the beach, <strong>and</strong> had taken a leadership<br />
role 14-6’s CG Station New York/CG <strong>Auxiliary</strong> WQSB Committee as Chairperson, <strong>and</strong> as Co-Chair<br />
with me on the Division 14 Committee.<br />
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Ms. Judy DiMaio, FC, 14-1, DSO-MS, 1SR, then honored Mr. Alan Yuen, VFC, with the award, lauding<br />
Mr. Yuen’s substantial contributions to the flotilla’s <strong>and</strong> division’s on-water operational program as<br />
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Mr. Yuen’s skilled leadership provided an indispensible training platform for joint exercises with CG<br />
Station New York <strong>and</strong> CG Station S<strong>and</strong>y Hook, as well as with OPFAC ������� Mr. Yuen kept the<br />
crew together as a close <strong>and</strong> viable team throughout many challenges throughout her service career as<br />
a cutter size operational facility.<br />
Punctuating Ms. DiMaio’s address, Ms. Sherry Kisver, DCAPT 1SR South presented Mr. Yuen with a<br />
plaque commemorating his contributions.<br />
As is done every year at Division 14’s Change of Watch, the members who had dedicated the most program<br />
hours were recognized for their contributions. Mr. Stewart Sutherl<strong>and</strong>, SO-MT, NS, was honored<br />
for the most PE <strong>and</strong> Coxswain hours during 2010; Mr. Gregory Kisver, ADSO-OP, 1SR for the<br />
most PWC hours; Mr. Steve Masterson, FSO-PV, VE, 14-1, for the most Crew hours; Mr. John Wedel,<br />
VFC, 14-6 for the most Program Visits; <strong>and</strong> Mr. Dan Pontecorvo, SO-MS, for the most Courtesy Marine<br />
Examinations.<br />
Citing the invaluable support that Ms. Sherry Kisver received from this member during her second<br />
term of office as DCDR, Division 14, she proudly presented the Division Comm<strong>and</strong>ers Award to Ms.<br />
Elizabeth Lund. Not intended by Division 14 to be a program award, this honor goes beyond the numbers<br />
to commemorate a member’s constancy <strong>and</strong> help when needed <strong>and</strong> called upon by the DCDR. It<br />
is considered to be one of the most prestigious Division Awards in Division 14’s inventory.<br />
The Division 14 awards section of the celebration ended naturally with the highest division award,<br />
that being the coveted Auxiliarist of the Year Trophy. The audience listened in rapt attention to this<br />
member’s accomplishments in leading his unit during 2010, recited with quiet dignity <strong>and</strong> enthusiasm<br />
by Ms. Sherry Kisver. Finally the moment had arrived <strong>and</strong> Mr. Gerard Andrews, FC, 14-6 was called<br />
to the podium. It was a moment of undeniable pride for all members of this dynamic Flotilla, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
FC who worked tirelessly to lead it during his first term of office.<br />
The outgoing DCDR was not finished however, as Ms. Sherry Kisver stayed at the podium to present<br />
gifts of appreciation to those members who aided her in her duties during her highly successful second<br />
term of office. Those recipients were Mr. Fred DeLisi, SO-IS, Ms. Judy DiMaio, FC, 14-1, DSO-<br />
MS SR, <strong>and</strong> Mr. Frank Ferrauiolo, PDCAPT, 1SR South.<br />
Now it was the outgoing DCDR’s turn to be recognized for her efforts <strong>and</strong> accomplishments.<br />
Mr. Jack Lund, DCDR (elect) <strong>and</strong> Mr. Mike Garone, VCDR (elect) asked Ms. Kisver to remain at<br />
the podium, to receive a special gift from Division 14. After citing her many challenges <strong>and</strong> accomplishments<br />
during her two consecutive years at the helm of Division 14, Mr. Lund presented Ms. Kisver<br />
with an expertly crafted model of the <strong>US</strong>CGC ����� , <strong>and</strong> a scarf bearing <strong>US</strong>CG color scheme.<br />
Ms. Kisver’s notable achievements were further recognized when Mr. Steve Kisver PDCAPT proudly<br />
presented her <strong>District</strong> Captain’s Award for her contributions during 2009 <strong>and</strong> 2010.<br />
The Division 14 awards <strong>and</strong> accolades may have been completed that January afternoon, but certainly<br />
not the service awards.<br />
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We were all honored to have the active duty guests that day share our day of celebration, <strong>and</strong> were<br />
particularly proud when the Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey, <strong>and</strong> the Comm<strong>and</strong>ing Officer<br />
of Sector New York, CAPT Linda Fagan, <strong>US</strong>CG, awarded Ms. Kisver the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
Achievement Medal, for her outst<strong>and</strong>ing leadership during the period 30 JAN 2010 to 31 DEC 2010.<br />
The day’s entertainment followed with the incomparable Miss <strong>US</strong>O, Heidi Ferren delivering her heartfelt<br />
renditions of “America the Beautiful”, “Stuff Like That There”, “My Funny Valentine”, “Sway Me<br />
Now”, <strong>and</strong> to rousing applause, the very timely <strong>and</strong> appropriate “God Bless the <strong>US</strong>A”. Her repertoire<br />
could not have been more aptly delivered.<br />
CAPT Fagan, <strong>US</strong>CG, then spoke of the nimbleness, flexibility <strong>and</strong> relevance (of the <strong>Auxiliary</strong>) to the<br />
active duty side referenced at the top of this article. Her address certainly made us all proud of our<br />
commitment.<br />
LCDR Aleksak, <strong>US</strong>CG, stated that since he took comm<strong>and</strong> of <strong>US</strong>CG Station New York in October of<br />
2009, he was “…blown away by <strong>Auxiliary</strong> support…”, <strong>and</strong> particularly that which to date had been<br />
provided by Division 14. Consequently, he would continue to provide an open door to the station for<br />
classes <strong>and</strong> meetings. He also looked forward to “…more evolutions like the UN General Assembly Logistic<br />
Support Mission.”<br />
CWO Manny Zambrana, <strong>US</strong>CG, <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong> 1SR OTO summed up the sentiments that<br />
day by simply stating “You are the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>’s greatest asset.” It is hard to imagine a greater compliment.<br />
COMO Hal Marshall was next to speak, describing Division 14 as a unit delivering “…qualitative as<br />
opposed to quantitative…” services. He thanked COMO Ackerman with the powerful statement,<br />
“You’ve gotten us where we need to go.” He also gave us the direction, “We will be prepared, flexible<br />
<strong>and</strong> adaptable, <strong>and</strong> we will have fun.”<br />
Division 14 will do its utmost to follow through.<br />
Then on to passing the torch to the incoming Division 14 Bridge <strong>and</strong> Staff, Captain Fagan, <strong>US</strong>CG read<br />
the prologue <strong>and</strong> swore in DCDR Jack Lund <strong>and</strong> VCDR Mike Garone. The membership wishes all<br />
the best for a successful turn at the helm.<br />
LCDR Jason Aleksak, <strong>US</strong>CG, <strong>and</strong> CWO Manny Zambrana, <strong>US</strong>CG swore in the 2011 FC’s <strong>and</strong> VFC’s,<br />
dedicated to build on the successes of the past <strong>and</strong> lead their units into a challenging future.<br />
COMO Hal Marshall then swore in the SO’s <strong>and</strong> FSO’s, the leaders of those who will implement the<br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong>’s programs to the enduring benefit of those who venture “on <strong>and</strong> over the navigable waters…”<br />
of Division 14’s AOR, <strong>and</strong> their shore environs, <strong>and</strong> in support of the United States <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
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Photo <strong>and</strong> Article by Jean Geiger, ADSO-PA<br />
On April 12, 2011 members of Division 12 <strong>and</strong> Division 13 joined with members of the Nassau<br />
County Kids Coalition at the Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage New York to teach<br />
the fourth <strong>and</strong> fifth graders about safety in many areas including boating safety.<br />
The Nassau County Kids Coalition is an organization that teaches children about safety in<br />
sports, fitness, bicycling, <strong>and</strong> now boating safety. Susan Macinick a member of Division 12, Flotilla 08<br />
has been working with the coalition in Queens. The coalition wanted to reach children in Nassau<br />
County as well. Sue invited Jean Geiger from Division 13, Flotilla 13 to be a part of the process.<br />
On April 12, 2011 they went to the school <strong>and</strong> taught the children about life jackets <strong>and</strong> being a<br />
proper lookout just to name a few of the things they went over with the kids. The kids were in awe of<br />
all the equipment <strong>and</strong> advice Sue <strong>and</strong> Jean had to share with them.<br />
Jean has now invited Don Patafio from Division 1 in Suffolk County to join the team. The <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
will be reaching a span of three counties worth of children <strong>and</strong> their families with the work they<br />
now do with the Kids Coalition.<br />
What a great feeling it is to know that we will be educating a large number of the public <strong>and</strong><br />
that hopefully this upcoming boating season will be a safer <strong>and</strong> enjoyable one.<br />
Boat Smart from the Start: Take a boating safety course <strong>and</strong> remember life jackets saves lives.<br />
Susan Macinick Division 12 <strong>and</strong> Jean Geiger Division 13 teach boating safety at the Charles<br />
Campagne Elementary school.<br />
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Photo <strong>and</strong> Article by Jean Geiger, ADSO-PA<br />
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Marine Safety Officer Bill Nelson, <strong>District</strong> 1SR, <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong>, received an invitation from the NYS Parks Department<br />
inviting the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> to attend the Heckscher<br />
State Park Spring Earth Day Festival. Bill extended<br />
the invitation to the local <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, Division 1,<br />
Fire Isl<strong>and</strong>, NY <strong>and</strong> local <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Units.<br />
Over forty Active Duty <strong>and</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> personnel<br />
participated in the Earth Day Celebration. We combined our<br />
resources <strong>and</strong> personnel <strong>and</strong> worked as a team. Approximately<br />
4,000 people attended <strong>and</strong> we made approximately 800 contacts.<br />
It presented a great opportunity for to us to impact our<br />
community.<br />
Active Duty, MST2 Nathaniel Dibley<br />
MSD Coram, <strong>and</strong> MST 1 Gregory Steiger<br />
MST1 from Recruiting Station Wantagh,<br />
st<strong>and</strong> ready in front of <strong>US</strong>CG Incident<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> Response Vehicle.<br />
at the demonstrations.<br />
Marine Safety Staff Officer, Robert Steel, Division 1, <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
<strong>Auxiliary</strong> said, “This 41st Anniversary of Earth Day Event proved to<br />
be the perfect venue for the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> to educate the<br />
public in the area of Marine Safety <strong>and</strong> Environmental Protection,<br />
as well as, to promote the Recreational Boater Safety Mission.”<br />
The <strong>US</strong>CG Aids to Navigation Team Moriches brought a <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong> buoy tender vessel <strong>and</strong> <strong>US</strong>CG Marine Safety Detachment,<br />
Coram brought several Incident Comm<strong>and</strong> Response Vehicles. <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong> personnel were on h<strong>and</strong> answering questions, gave vessel<br />
tours, <strong>and</strong> held life jacket demonstrations. As parents looked on,<br />
young festival goers had a lot of<br />
fun racing each other as they put<br />
on life jackets. The importance of<br />
wearing life jackets was stressed<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> characters, Officer Snook, PFD Popeye, Dolphin, <strong>and</strong><br />
PDF P<strong>and</strong>a were there. They were a hit <strong>and</strong> the public couldn’t get<br />
enough of them. They worked non-stop, passing out environmental<br />
themed coloring books, stickers <strong>and</strong> posing for photographs with festival<br />
goers. Both Auxiliarists <strong>and</strong> Active Duty members took turns<br />
in the costumes.<br />
(On right) Marine Safety Officer Bill Nelson,<br />
<strong>District</strong> 1SR, CG <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, starts the day off<br />
by addressing the crew.<br />
Young festival goers had a lot of fun racing<br />
each other as they put on life jackets.<br />
(From left to right) Lieutenant David<br />
Barnes, <strong>US</strong>CG, Supervisor, <strong>and</strong> Bill Nelson,<br />
ADSO-MS, <strong>District</strong> 1SR, CG <strong>Auxiliary</strong>.<br />
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<strong>Coast</strong>ie, the talking tug boat, was also present. <strong>Coast</strong>ie’s operator, <strong>District</strong> Vessel Examinations Staff<br />
Officer, Fred Furnell, 1SR, <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, delighted young <strong>and</strong> old with <strong>Coast</strong>ie’s navigation<br />
lights, rotating beacon, siren, <strong>and</strong> air horn. The audiences were surprised <strong>and</strong> amused when <strong>Coast</strong>ie<br />
rolled up <strong>and</strong> talked to them.<br />
Group attentively looks on as (Center) Judi DiMaio,<br />
DSO-MS, conducts a Sea Partners demonstration.<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, Division 1 had a Marine Safety<br />
booth including, a Paddle Smart display with a 10 ft<br />
kayak, <strong>and</strong> a life jacket display. Visitors were shown the<br />
various new style lifejackets <strong>and</strong> had opportunities to try<br />
them on. <strong>Auxiliary</strong> members welcomed visitors, answered<br />
questions, <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ed out marine safety literature.<br />
We were also able to introduce our boating safety<br />
classes, free vessel exams <strong>and</strong> offered membership applications.<br />
All were surprised <strong>and</strong> amused as <strong>Coast</strong>ie would roll up <strong>and</strong><br />
talk to them<br />
<strong>District</strong> Marine Safety Staff Officer, Judith DiMaio, 1SR,<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>, held Sea Partners demonstrations<br />
throughout the day. <strong>US</strong>CG Sea Partners is an environmental<br />
education <strong>and</strong> outreach program developed to<br />
raise community awareness of marine pollution issues.<br />
Judith used h<strong>and</strong>s on demonstrations of oil spills, oil absorbing<br />
materials, <strong>and</strong> other props to show the impact<br />
that man made <strong>and</strong> natural pollutants have on our marine<br />
environment. Viewers left with a better underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
of how they can be better stewards of our marine environment.<br />
Robert Steel, SO-MS Division 1, Bill Nelson, ADSO-MS<br />
<strong>District</strong> 1SR, <strong>and</strong> <strong>District</strong> Chief of Prevention, <strong>District</strong><br />
1, Jack O’Brien.<br />
Many visitors thanked us <strong>and</strong> expressed an appreciation<br />
for us being there. They were amazed at all<br />
the <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong><br />
did for the community.<br />
Due to the success of Earth Day, NYS Parks has<br />
invited us to partner with them on other Public<br />
events in the future.<br />
We had a great time working together <strong>and</strong> a great<br />
time of fellowship.<br />
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TOP RIGHT: Officer Snook gets a high five.<br />
TOP LEFT: Officer Snook looks on as active duty<br />
Boatswain’s Mate 1, Erin Dela Cruz, Aids to Navigation<br />
Team, Moriches, answers questions in front of the<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> buoy tender vessel.<br />
MIDDLE: <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> characters Dolphin, PFD Popeye,<br />
Officer Snook, <strong>and</strong> PFD P<strong>and</strong>a.<br />
BOTTOM: On Saturday, April 30th <strong>and</strong> Sunday, May<br />
1st, the <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong> <strong>and</strong> local <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
units came together to celebrate Earth Day at the Annual<br />
Heckscher Spring Festival Earth Day Celebration<br />
event held at Heckscher Park in East Islip, New<br />
York.<br />
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By Linda Wolters, FSO-PB, 10-20<br />
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Sal Cuttone is shown displaying two special awards given to him <strong>and</strong> his family by his neighbor, LT<br />
James Cullen. LT Cullen served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain <strong>and</strong> Oman as the Officer in<br />
Charge of the <strong>US</strong>CG RAID Team XI. He led a team of <strong>Guard</strong>ians into the U.S. Central Comm<strong>and</strong> AOR<br />
with the mission of assisting <strong>and</strong> protecting Army personnel from Hazardous Materials/Explosives incidents,<br />
<strong>and</strong> ensuring the safe movement of war fighters’ equipment through all modes of transportation<br />
from the battlefield to the units’ INCON<strong>US</strong> bases. During many of his missions, flying across the<br />
country in Blackhawks, he carried flags with him in memory of people who have served before him<br />
(his father, father-in-law, <strong>and</strong> father’s friends), <strong>and</strong> to honor the people at home who continue to serve<br />
our country selflessly (Sal) <strong>and</strong> also the people who serve <strong>and</strong> protect at home while he was away (the<br />
Rescue Squad, police <strong>and</strong> Fire Dept). He presented 2 special flags to the Cottone family for being there<br />
for his wife, Kathy, while he was away. He said that knowing the Cottone family was just a few steps<br />
away relieved him of the stress of leaving her alone at home. LT Cullen is once again deployed to Afganistan.<br />
Photo of LT Cullen from his <strong>US</strong>CG Bio<br />
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Kingston, NY. - Clifford Schoonmaker of Flotilla 20-4 was presented with the Membership Service<br />
Award for 40 years of continuous service to the <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>. Manfred Germann, <strong>District</strong><br />
Captain-North, along with Captain Linda Fagan, <strong>US</strong>CG, <strong>and</strong> Curtis Fleck, Division 20 Comm<strong>and</strong>er<br />
were on h<strong>and</strong> to make the presentation.<br />
Clifford Schoonmaker was a past Division Captain <strong>and</strong> is the Immediate Past Flotilla Comm<strong>and</strong>er<br />
20-4. He is still actively involved with the CG <strong>Auxiliary</strong> as Aids to Navigation Verifier, a Coxswain<br />
<strong>and</strong> Boat Crew-member, Vessel Examiner, Administrative Procedures, Leadership <strong>and</strong> Management.<br />
Being an Operational Auxiliarist, Clifford Schoonmaker had to qualify <strong>and</strong> master Communications,<br />
Patrols, Seamanship, Weather, <strong>Coast</strong>al Navigation <strong>and</strong> Search Coordination.<br />
On h<strong>and</strong> to mark this day was his wife Grace Schoonmaker who is currently the Flotilla Staff Officer<br />
in charge of Publications. She is a past 20-4 Flotilla Comm<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong> is also qualified as Boat Crewmember,<br />
Instructor, Administrative Procedures <strong>and</strong> Vessel Examiner.<br />
Cliff <strong>and</strong> Grace Schoonmaker are both retired. Cliff retired as an Eastern Airlines Captain <strong>and</strong> Grace<br />
retired from teaching. They were married in 1945 <strong>and</strong> to save on the wedding expenses, Grace made<br />
her own bridal gown out of parachute material. Sixty-six years later they have six children, 14 gr<strong>and</strong>children<br />
<strong>and</strong> three great-gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
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Article <strong>and</strong> photos by Robert Carlson, FSO-PA, 25-6<br />
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Four shows in three short months as Auxiliarists st<strong>and</strong> watch at the Hartford Boat Show, the Hartford<br />
Fishing <strong>and</strong> Hunting Expo, East Hartford Cabela’s Boat Show <strong>and</strong> Petzold’s Marina Open House<br />
in Portl<strong>and</strong>. Auxiliarists were on h<strong>and</strong> to meet the boating public to discuss boating safety, educational<br />
programs, vessel exams <strong>and</strong> the benefits of joining the U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Auxiliary</strong>.<br />
Watchst<strong>and</strong>ers enjoy an unusually quiet moment<br />
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Auxiliarists<br />
on watch from left to right: Michael Saxton,<br />
Flotilla 04, Tony Camilleri, Flotilla 06, Marty<br />
Loughlin, Flotilla 04 <strong>and</strong> Bob Carlson, Flotilla 06.<br />
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28 through Sunday, January 30 at the Connecticut<br />
Convention Center in Hartford Connecticut.<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ing watch from left to right: Michael<br />
Headd, Marty Loughlin (both of Flotilla 04) <strong>and</strong><br />
Tom Carlson of Flotilla 06. (LEFT)<br />
Tony Camilleri, Flotilla 06, demonstrates navigation<br />
<strong>and</strong> charting techniques to interested visitors<br />
at the 2011 Fishing <strong>and</strong> Hunting Expo in Hartford,<br />
Connecticut. (LEFT)<br />
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Members of Flotillas 02, 04 <strong>and</strong> 06<br />
were on h<strong>and</strong> at the March Cabela’s<br />
Spring Great Outdoor Days at the East<br />
Hartford store. Shown are Auxiliarists<br />
Sharon Porven <strong>and</strong> Jonathan Towle<br />
(both of Flotilla 04) as they meet <strong>and</strong><br />
greet booth visitors.<br />
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Pucky the mascot of the Connecticut<br />
Whale Hockey Team stopped by<br />
to discuss boating safety with Auxilarist<br />
Tom Carlson of Flotilla 06 at<br />
the annual Petzold’s Marina open<br />
house in Portl<strong>and</strong>, Connecticut.<br />
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Captain Linda Fagan, Comm<strong>and</strong>er SECNY<br />
SUBJ: 2010-2011 SECTOR NEW YORK DOMESTIC ICEBREAKING SEASON<br />
1. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING PERFORM-<br />
ANCE OF DUTY AND SUPPORT DURING THE 2010-2011 ICE BREAKING SEASON ON THE<br />
HUDSON RIVER.<br />
2. DUE TO ABNORMALLY COOL AND HARSH WINTERY CONDITIONS, SIGNIFICANT ICE<br />
FORMATION MADE TRANSITING THE HUDSON RIVER CHALLENGING AND HAZARDO<strong>US</strong><br />
FOR NAVIGATION. WHILE ASSIGNED TO DOMESTIC ICEBREAKING DUTIES THE CGC WIL-<br />
LOW, CGC JUNIPER, CGC KATHERINE WALKER, CGC IDA LEWIS, CGC STURGEON BAY, CGC<br />
PENOBSCOT BAY, CGC THUNDER BAY, CGC HAWSER, CGC LINE, AND CGC WIRE ASSISTED<br />
91 VESSELS AND FACILITIES AND MAINTAINED A OPEN TRACK WHICH ALLOWED FOR<br />
THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF OVER 10 MILLION BARRELS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.<br />
FURTHERMORE, THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE SECTOR NEW YORK COMMAND CEN-<br />
TER SITUATION UNIT WATCHSTANDERS IN MAINTAINING OVERALL AWARENESS OF VES-<br />
SEL MOVEMENTS, POSTING DAILY ICE MESSAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO HOMEPORT<br />
WAS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF COORDINATION WITH MARINERS AND<br />
THE PORT COMMUNITY.<br />
3. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS<br />
NEW YORK FOR SUPERB SUPPORT DURING THIS ICE SEASON. THE AUXILIARY AVIATION<br />
BRANCH FLEW 72 MISSIONS AND ACCUMULATED 285 FLIGHT HOURS IN SUPPORT OF THE<br />
ICE MISSION. THEIR ICE DATA AND PHOTOGRAPHS WERE CRITICAL IN PLANNING MIS-<br />
SIONS AND CUTTER OPERATIONS. THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF COORDINATED NUMER-<br />
O<strong>US</strong> MEDIA REQUESTS FROM NATIONAL, LOCAL, AND REGIONAL NEWS SERVICES AND<br />
ASSISTED SECTOR NEW YORK WITH ICE RELATED STORIES. THANKS TO THE PUBLIC AF-<br />
FAIRS EFFORTS, THE HARD WORK DONE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN ABOARD THE CUT-<br />
TERS WAS RECOGNIZED BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY WHILE EVERYONES EFFORTS<br />
AS A WHOLE ENSURED THE FLOW OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WAS NOT DELAYED TO THE<br />
DELIVERY POINTS.<br />
4. I COMMEND YOU A JOB WELL DONE, BRAVO ZULU.<br />
5. CAPT LINDA FAGAN, COMMANDER SECTOR NEW YORK, SENDS.<br />
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1st: Division 4 1st: 4-8<br />
2nd: Division 10 2nd: 24-2<br />
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3rd: Division 7 3rd: 24-3<br />
1st: Darryl Laxson<br />
3rd: Division 7 3rd: 7-7<br />
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2nd: Lillian Haines<br />
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3rd: Gus Formato<br />
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Division Flotilla<br />
1st: Division 10 1st: 10-13<br />
2nd: Division 2 2nd: 2-6<br />
3rd: Division 13 3rd: 13-13<br />
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Division Flotilla<br />
1st: Division 24 1st: 10-13<br />
2nd: Division 10 2nd: 24-3<br />
3rd: Division 13 3rd: 12-1<br />
Member<br />
1st: James Mancini 10-1<br />
2nd: Joseph Antonaccio 2-4<br />
3rd: Kenneth Gainer 12-3<br />
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1st: Pat Ermilio 10-13<br />
2nd: Henry Uiga 10-13<br />
3rd: Gus Formato 10-13<br />
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Member<br />
1st: Pat Ermilio 10-13<br />
2nd: William Kelly 13-9<br />
3rd: James Dipelesi 6-3<br />
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1st: Richard Spero 13-6<br />
2nd: Arthur Desiervi 6-3<br />
3rd: Donna Formato 10-13<br />
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1st: Division 25 1st: 22-1<br />
2nd: Division 15 2nd: 5-4<br />
3rd: Division 10 3rd: 11-12<br />
Division Flotilla<br />
1st: Division 10 1st: 4-8<br />
2nd: Division 4 2nd: 10-13<br />
3rd: Division 1 3rd: 11-12<br />
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Division Flotilla<br />
1st: Division 15 1st: 15-4<br />
2nd: Division 7 2nd: 24-8<br />
3rd: Division 22 3rd: 18-3<br />
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1st: Division 7 1st: 7-7<br />
2nd: Division 10 2nd: 10-7<br />
3rd: Division 1 3rd: 7-8<br />
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Division Flotilla<br />
1st: Division 13 1st: 13-11<br />
2nd: Division 18 2nd: 18-8<br />
3rd: Division 24 3rd: 13-6<br />
Member<br />
1st: Roy DeMeo 18-8<br />
2nd: Stu Cohen 13-11<br />
3rd: Richard Light 22-5<br />
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1st: Division 10 1st: 10-2<br />
2nd: Division 7 2nd: 7-7<br />
3rd: Division 24 3rd: 24-2<br />
Member<br />
1st: David Salt 10-2<br />
2nd: Kenneth Jacobs 07-7<br />
3rd: William Rohl<strong>and</strong> 24-2<br />
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2. “���������” implies sides.<br />
We all bleed red, white <strong>and</strong> blue – just like the “active-duty.”<br />
3. “We serve the ����������� .”<br />
Every one of us, in our heart <strong>and</strong> soul, is the embodiment of the <strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong>. We represent the<br />
<strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> in every act, every word <strong>and</strong> every motion we undertake, in uniform or out, under orders<br />
or not. I submit that we serve �������������� Each of us ��a walking, talking part of the <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Guard</strong>.<br />
4. “Send this ���� the Chain.”<br />
Not down. Out. Send this out to the Chain, to your team mates.<br />
Now some might this is unnecessary “politically correct speak.” I beg to differ. We are human <strong>and</strong> all<br />
humans are incredibly perceptive about nuances, tones of voice, facial expressions <strong>and</strong> the whatnot. If<br />
you stop <strong>and</strong> think, “I’m just not going to say ‘send this down the Chain’ right now’, <strong>and</strong> say, “Please<br />
send this out to the Chain”, I guarantee you this.<br />
You will think differently about your Chain, your team mates.<br />
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Although we have strong working <strong>and</strong> augmentation relationships with each station for tasks like<br />
communication, watch st<strong>and</strong>ing, SAR Missions, administrative support, MOM patrols, NS <strong>and</strong> MS,<br />
much of what we do is never seen by the CG. Examples are our strong PV, VE <strong>and</strong> PE programs<br />
being done every week throughout our AOR. In fact, one Flotilla alone has traditionally given<br />
safe boating classes to typically 600 students each <strong>and</strong> every year; another Division's boat crew training<br />
program is so good it’s called “Boat Crew College”, is held weekly, <strong>and</strong> also attended by new CG<br />
personnel training for the qualification, along with both “silver <strong>and</strong> gold side” qualified crew members<br />
as a refresher.<br />
We also have members, who work closely with the CG Academy in direct admission support; along<br />
with a close working relationship with the Cutter Eagle. AUX AIR observation missions have produced<br />
some outst<strong>and</strong>ing photos in support of CG requirements, <strong>and</strong> many other airborne missions. We<br />
also work closely with Sector LIS for event planning <strong>and</strong> training of our partnering agencies. Some of<br />
our members provide substantial support of ICS training not just on the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> side, but the “gold”<br />
side too. Our membership <strong>and</strong> our leadership includes the hard work of our FC’s. This has proven time<br />
<strong>and</strong> time again that their professionalism <strong>and</strong> contribution of time <strong>and</strong> talent in support of the CG, <strong>and</strong><br />
the many <strong>Auxiliary</strong> specific missions truly make us a multiplying force!<br />
What we see now is today’s <strong>Auxiliary</strong> is in fact real change <strong>and</strong> is part of our evolutionary process that<br />
I believe will become the <strong>Auxiliary</strong> of future, “were not just about the Boats any more” as the CG<br />
change will we must change too.<br />
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The D1SR Publications Team is looking for good articles <strong>and</strong> photos that<br />
help to highlight what is happening in your Divisions <strong>and</strong> your Flotillas!<br />
Anyone can submit (make sure to have the approval of your Unit Leader before<br />
submitting articles pertaining to your Flotilla or Division)<br />
To submit please do the following:<br />
In a Word file put the:<br />
Article<br />
Author’s name<br />
List of any photos used <strong>and</strong> the associated Captions/ photo credits<br />
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We look forward to receiving your articles <strong>and</strong> photos!!!!<br />
Submissions are due 8 July<br />
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DIVISIONS<br />
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Lou Volpato<br />
http://www.uscgad1fsr.org<br />
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http://www.div7seas.com<br />
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http://a01415.uscgaux.info<br />
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- Ed Conway<br />
http://www.cgali.org/<br />
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While we always strive for 100% accuracy, occasionally<br />
we publish incorrect information.<br />
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caused.<br />
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FLOTILLAS<br />
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http://www.flotilla1-2.org/<br />
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http://www.cgauxcityisl<strong>and</strong>.org<br />
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- Linda Wolters<br />
http://www.airstationcaldwell.org/<br />
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- Don Craig<br />
http://www.uscgaux15-8.org<br />
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http://a0142404.uscgaux.info<br />
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- Virginia Daniels<br />
http://a0142408.uscgaux.info/<br />
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY<br />
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY<br />
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OVER THE BOW<br />
<strong>US</strong>CG Cutter Katherine Walker breaks ice on the Hudson River. Photo provided by SECNY.<br />
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