First and Foremost - US Coast Guard Auxiliary, First District ...

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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
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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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