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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. ��
�� 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. ~�� - 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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