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Flotilla 36 Volume XXVIII, Issue 1 Boca Raton, Florida 7th District, Division 3 http://www.cgauxboca.org January 2005

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Holiday Message from the Director The following message was received by the Flotilla on December 8, 2004.

Subject: HOLIDAY GREETING FROM THE CHIEF DIRECTOR I extend to the members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, our Directors of Auxiliary and their staffs, AND the families of all, best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season from the Chief Director's Office. I continue to be greatly impressed by the energy you devote to your mission it reflects a spirit and capability that continues to earn you the highest respect. Your service is ever more valuable to the US Coast Guard and our dear country. You make me proud to be associated with you. And I certainly look forward to 2005 - which should prove to be full of challenges, successes, important conferences and, of course, fine fellowship. Please accept my thanks for a job well done and for being such fine shipmates. I truly wish for you this holiday season, "fair winds and following seas". I'll raise my glass (or two) in honor of all of you. And have a great Coast Guard day! Barry P. Smith Captain, United States Coast Guard Chief Director, USCG Auxiliary Chief, Office of Auxiliary

IMPORTANT

MEETING JANUARY 6, 2005 19:00

Please remember to mark January 6, 2005 on your calendar. This is an important Flotilla meeting. We will vote on the Flotilla’s Budget and Standing Rules for the year 2005.

A quorum of the membership is needed. We would like to start one half hour earlier than normal, 1900 instead of 1930, this should allow the meeting to adjourn at 2100.

Key Dates for January

This section will highlight dates and events in the coming month. Items such as registration dates, initial start dates, and special events. For a full listing, see the Calendar. Date Start Description

Jan 4 1900 Registration for BS&S

Jan 6 1900 Flotilla Meeting

Jan 8 0800 Crew Class Intro

Jan 8 0900 Registration for ABC

Jan 10 1900 AUXCOM Class Starts

Jan 12 1900 ACN Class Starts

Jan 13 1900 AUXPAT Class Starts

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 The information contained in this publication is subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, and may only be used for the official business the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Log Publication USCGAux Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida

January 2005 2 of 13

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A new year is upon us bringing Flotilla 36 a new bridge and new staff and if you haven’t noticed there is already a change in the LOG, Bow Watch has moved from page two of the LOG to page one. Change always breeds some apprehension, some fear and a lot of good. At our change of watch I talked about the historic changes that are happening within the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. We talked about Personal Security Checks, increased competition from other organizations and agencies for our Public Education Program participants and the increased need for the USCGAUX to augment the Coast Guard in ways that we never thought about four years ago. The challenges that our Flotilla is being dealt by these historic times began last year and will accelerate in 2005. To meet these challenges all of us need to review the pledge that we took when we became members of the USCGAUX and recommit ourselves to the Auxiliary and its missions. I can think of no better way to do this than by becoming more involved in Flotilla activities. An involved member is an informed member. An informed member is aware changes in policy, Flotilla programs and knows when and where help is needed. I challenge each of you in 2005 to commit a little more time to the Flotilla and the USCGAUX than you did in 2004. I assure you it is going to be a busy year, our Flotilla calendar is filling quickly with an aggressive Member Training and Public Education program. The Personal Security Check Process for our Division will take place in September of this year. A separate article in the LOG discusses how we plan to accomplish an orderly fingerprint and questionnaire completion process. One of my main goals for this year is to increase Flotilla 36s presence within the Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach areas. This means a lot more than Safety Patrols and Vessel Examinations. This means Public Affairs Booths, Speaking Engagements and a stepped up Career Counselor program in each high school and college within our AOR. Does this sound like a lot? Sure it does because it is a lot. Can I do it by myself? No! Can the staff alone accomplish it? No! Can it be accomplished by a good effort by the entire Flotilla? You can bet that it can. When you review the Pledge that we all took read the Prologue too, especially the part that states, “the success of the Coast Guard Auxiliary depends upon the extent of your participation”. Your participation will assure the Flotilla’s success. Happy and safe Holidays to all.

From The Helm Pat Feighery

Flotilla Commander 36 ([email protected])



I want to thank all of you that attended our Change of Watch and advise all of you that couldn’t attend that you missed a fine party. Rich Dunne is truly the best Fourth Cornerstone in the Division. It is going to be a busy year in Flotilla 36 and I look forward to working with the staff and all of the members of our Flotilla. The staff certainly wasn’t shy at our organizational meeting and I hope their input continues throughout the year. I will continue to head up our Vessel Examination Department and will be contacting all VEs in the near future to discuss our plan for 2005. Wishing all of you a Happy Holiday Season.

Special Feature: In the Lee of the Longboat by Skip Gross The background for this story goes back several years. In 1952 while I was in the Navy I was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska. I was operations officer for the local office of the Military Sea Transportation Service. Our main reason for being in the area was to re-supply the Dewline sights across western and northern Alaska. These were Radar sights in remote areas along the coast. In most cases there were no aids to navigation or proper charts for any of the waterways we used to deliver supplies for the year. The navy maintained a fleet of cargo vessels for our use. One of the sights we re-supplied was about 30 miles upstream on a river. The vessel best suited for this operation was a small two-hatch cargo ship designated as an "AKL". It was shallow drafted and about 200' long. The civilian captain was notified of the mission. He knew of a captain who was familiar with the area, who had retired and was living in Seattle. We arranged for the retired captain to undertake to write sailing directions for the river we were planning to navigate to reach the radar sight. The handbook was delivered on time along with his corrected chart of the area. While the cargo was being loaded on the ship in Kodiak, the captain asked for a conference with my staff and me. During the conference we delivered the Sailing Directions and the upgraded chart to the captain. At this time he requested that we design the load so that at completion the ship would sail down by the head by about three feet. The captain explained to us that he was taking the ship into strange waters with very few if any, proper aids to navigation. He would steam ahead very slow so that if he did miss the deep-water channel and happened to ground, he would only bury the stem head. Putting both engines astern would allow him to back off and search for a deeper passage without doing any damage to the vessel's underbody. Weeks later I learned that everything had gone as planned and the captain was kind enough to deliver to me an upgraded, corrected chart of the river. This is known as local knowledge. Some years later I was in a small powerboat with three other men making our way upstream, in a narrow river, with no aids to navigation. We used the same system by putting all hands forward and proceeding gently.

From The Helm David De Boben

Vice Flotilla Commander 36 ([email protected])



Aids to Navigation Mark Thompson, FSO-AN [email protected] We are starting the New Year with an ATON patrol already scheduled for January. If you are interested in doing an ATON patrol, please let me or FSO-OP know so that we may get you orders.

Please be aware that if during a normal safety patrol, you notice any problems with an aid, please report it. You can contact Station Ft. Lauderdale or let me know so that I can report it for you. If you would like to become an ATON verifier, please let me know and I will see Tom K. about getting a class scheduled. The Boca Raton Inlet camera is operational. Go to http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/bocainlet/ to see the inlet. Santa Claus has provided a number of photos from his recent trip to Station Ft. Lauderdale. Here is a group picture. Others have been spread throughout the Log. It appears that Santa was a hit with the Coasties.

How did Santa get these guys to pose for a photo with all that food???

Did you know?

The 7th District Local Notice to Mariners (LMN)is available online at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d7/ This publication is updated both weekly and monthly. It list information regarding aids to navigation, boating safety, and other official marine-related information including Request for Comments on new rules such as:

Public Notice (29-04)1 The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation form the regulations governing the operation of the Broward County bridges across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. This temporary deviation allows the Coast Guard to test and operating schedule with the bridges opening twice an hour. The deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on December 1, 2004, until 8 p.m. on February 28, 2005. Comments regarding this deviation must reach the Coast Guard on or before March 15, 2005. Comments and related materials can be mailed to:

Commander (obr) 7th Coast Guard District 909 S.E. 1st Ave, Room 432 Miami, FL 33131

1Full text of this notice can be found in LNM 47-04 and in Docket [CG07-04-136].

FROM THE STAFF



Operations Mike Gardner, FSO-OP [email protected] I would like to thank all the members for all their support last year and hope you give the new Flotilla Commander, Pat Feighery, the same consideration. This year I have assumed the duties of FSO OP for the flotilla. I have contacted or tried to contact members who have

operational facilities. Some owners of operational facilities have lost their boat crew qualification or are new members starting out in the program, I have not contacted them nor will I until they have certified in the boat crew program. It is the goal of the Flotilla to have at least 1 boat out every Saturday, Sunday, and certain Holidays. If we are successful it will be because of you. Because of retirements, transfers, and members selling their boats are mighty fleet has diminished in size. Until we get new operational facilities on line we need the help of all members. If you are an owner of an operational facility and have not heard from me, please contact me ASAP to get you going in the operational program.

Nothing goes with Watch standing like food and gifts…

Finance Leonard Schwartz, FSO-FN [email protected] [Ed. - Lenny is only wearing one hat this year, Finance. He submitted these final comments as FSO-MA:] I want to thank all our members who have utilized

our little store over the past few years. It has been fun serving all of you and I am sure you will find Ron Barrett a great person to continue helping you with your needs. Again, it was a wonderful privilege to be of service to you and the Flotilla. Wishing all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year and the best for the coming year. Regards, Len

Flotilla Statistics

Safety Patrols/Patrol Hours 127 / 410 Regatta Patrols/Patrol Hours 6 / 52 Vessel Examinations 295 Marine Dealer Visits 6 7029 Mission Hours 4,603

HELP WANTED Auxiliarists wanted who would

like to participate in the Flotilla’s

RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY VISITOR

PROGRAM

*formerly Marine Dealer Visitor.

No Experience Necessary Willing to Train.

Apply in person or contact Pat Feighery, FC Phone: (561) 866-0144 Email: [email protected] Checking the list before loading the Sleigh…

…of course it was checked twice.



Personnel Services Andrea Rutherfoord, FSO-PS [email protected] Thanks to the mentoring of Sandy Gardener, I am happy to take on this vital staff position that guides prospective Auxiliarists into the flotilla. In January, I will meet with three candidates to help

them understand the purpose of our organization, what we can offer them, and what they can contribute back to the boating community. I encourage each of you to think back and remember why you joined the auxiliary. For me, it was the opportunity to learn more about boating from people like the competent and knowledgeable PE instructors in my Sailing and Seamanship class. Tom and I decided at graduation to join this organization if it could turn us into the same caliber of boaters. Those initial role models set high standards for us and motivated us to continue through the years. I hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions will be to renew your commitment to the flotilla with the same excitement you had the year you joined. If we all do, this will be a remarkable year!

Marine Safety Marie Thompson, FSO-MS [email protected] As the temperatures are dropping in our local waters, remember the manatees will be in our local canals and in the ICW. Please use caution so as not to inflict injury to the endangered manatee. If you see an injured

manatee, call FL Marine Enforcement at 1-888-404-3922 Delray Harbor Club fuel dock will be closed from January 3 through January 17 for upgrades to meet EPA standards. If anyone belongs to a group or organization that would like to have a short Water Watch presentation (approx 20 minutes) please let me know.

USCG Auxiliary Web Sites USCG Aux What’s New This site has the most up-to-date information regarding the Auxiliary. http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/memtable.shtml USCG Aux AuxInfo Online access to tracking, reporting and statistical information about Auxiliary programs. Basically, a view of everything in AUXDATA. http://ww.auxinfo.uscg.gov USCG Aux e-Train Web-based training and information on a huge number of topic related to both the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard. http://www.auxetrain.org USCG Aux Forms & Manual The official source for electronic forms, manuals, and related information. http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/tbforms.shtml 7th District DIRAUX Official source of information for the District 7 Auxiliary. This is Commander Crawley’s page. http://www.d7oax3.net 7th District DIRAUX West Home page for the 7th District Director of Auxiliary West. Lots of information. Same people who put on Aux e-Train. http://www.dirauxwest.org 7th District Aux Member Page Information for Auxiliary Members within District 7. http://www.cgaux7.org/index_members.asp



Member Training Thomas H. Kegan, FSO-MT [email protected] On Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 0930, a meeting will be held at the Boca Raton base. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for the upcoming year in Operations and explain each

individual’s status in regards to REYK, REWK, and TCT. We will also discuss what it will take to rectify and maintain your qualifications and upcoming required Workshops. With the influx of new and existing members who wish to become crew and/or coxswain qualified, your assistance will be needed in training on land and on water. The Division Rodeo will be presented and Coast Guard Excellence Program for Coxswains. The 2005 schedule for AUXOP Classes is listed to the right. Dates may change to accommodate annual Workshops for Operations, Communications, ATON, VE, IT, sexual harassment prevention, and Team Coordination Training (TCT). Updates will be included in The Log and provided at the beginning of each class. All members are welcome to participate in the AUXOP classes as either a first timer, refresher, or as an aide.

Communications Sandra Gardner, FSO-CM This year I would like each of our patrol boats to have our radio guard. I will be calling all the watch standers to take a radio guard, and PLEASE say yes. If you would like a particular

day and I have not contacted you, please call me. And please remember, we are responsible for having the radios open when we have NORTH radio. Mike and I would like to wish you and your families a very happy New Year.

A novelty, Radios that don’t talk back…

2005 AUXOP Schedule AUXOP: Communications This class is for members wishing to stand Radio Watch or anyone in the Boat Crew/Coxswain class. Class: Monday, 1900 – 2100

Jan 10 – Feb 7 Exam: Feb 21, 1900 AUXOP: Navigation/ACN This class is for members wishing to learn the art of navigation or preparing to become a Coxswain. Class: Wednesday, 1900 – 2100

Jan 12 – Apr 27 Exam: Apr 30, 1900 AUXOP: Patrols This class is for members wishing to learn about participating in patrols or anyone in the Boat Crew/Coxswain class. Class: Alt. Thursdays, 1900-2100

Jan 13 – Mar 17 Exam: March 31, 1900 AUXOP: Seamanship This class is for members wishing to learn some basics of seamanship. Class: Monday, 1900 – 2100

Mar 7 – Apr 4 Exam: Apr 11, 1900 AUXOP: SAR Wednesday’s starting May 11 through July 13 from 1900 to 2100. Exam will be held on July 20. This class is for members wishing to learn the procedures for search and rescue. Class: Wednesday, 1900 – 2100

May 11 – July 13 Exam: July 20, 1900



Information Services Communication Services Thomas Rutherfoord, FSO-IS Steven Grevemeyer, FSO-CS [email protected] [email protected] For 2005, a number of objectives have been laid out to improve both communications and information services within the Flotilla. Broadly these fall into the following areas: a) Increase in reported hours though improved forms processing

and automation. b) Reduction in staff workload through electronic communication. c) Increased customer satisfaction though payment flexibility in

both Public Educations and Materials (i.e. credit cards, etc) Each of these items will be address in detail in future Log Articles, either by me, or by Tom Rutherfoord. The first objective Tom and I are going to tackle for 2005 it that of under-reported hours. Each member should submit AT LEAST 1 7029 form each month. These forms are due within 30 days of the end of the month for which you are reporting hours. For example, hours for December 2004 are due by January 31, 2005. YOU NO LONGER HOLD THE FORM UNTIL IT IS FULL! Starting at the January 6 meeting, a submission box will be placed next to the sign-in sheet. Please deposit your previous month’s 7029 into the box (unless you have already submitted it directly to IS). Blank forms will be available. Every Member who attends a general meeting has AT LEAST 2 hours plus 1 hour of travel time that can be reported on a 7029 and turned in at the next meeting. We are actively working with the Division IS officer(s) to try to streamline the paperwork and to increase both the efficiency and the accuracy of our Flotilla’s reporting.

Basic Auxiliary Forms

7028 Change of Member Information This form is used to alter any of your personal information. It is the only method of adding or changing:

Your mailing address Your email address Your phone number(s) Delivery of the Auxiliary

newsletters. You should review your personal information at least once a year. NOTE: This form requires a signature! 7029 Member Activity Log This form is used to report hours not listed on any other form (i.e. NOT on a 7030). Multiple forms can be submitted per month, BUT only can only contain dates for a single month. Basically, different month, different form! Used for:

Hours spent in classes or meetings. Prep and study time for classes Travel time to and from classes or

meetings. Time spent coordinating or

supporting Auxiliary activities. 7030 Mission Activity Report This form is used to report hours related to Auxiliary missions, including:

Patrols, Public Affairs, Instructor, Vessel Examinations, and Publications.

The “Lead” for the mission is responsible for submitting the form. If you participated, you may request a copy for your records from the Lead.

When

was the last time

you verified your

Personal Information?



Materials Ronald Barrett, FSO-MA [email protected] Now is a good time to check the condition of your uniform; is your shirt collar frayed; are your ribbons soiled? Maybe it's time to replace some of these items, or how about a new cap? Don't forget to check you PFD; is it soiled or frayed? And, don't forget your other personal safety equipment. Does your whistle still function and can your mirror still be used to signal for help? What about the ensigns you fly on your boat? After a number of years, these can become shabby looking and do not reflect well on you or the Coast Guard. If you need any of these items see me before the next meeting. The store will be open for sales each meeting night from 6:30-7:30. Or, if you prefer, please call or email me about your needs.

Hmm. Speaking of Materials!

Public Education Kristine Colina, FSO-PE [email protected] We will begin 2005 with two phenomenal programs: Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) on Tuesday, January 11, with Exam and Graduation on February 15 and America’s

Boating Course (ABC) on Saturday, January 15. These courses will be followed by a GPS program on Saturday, February 16 from 1pm to 5pm. I want to thank all of the auxiliary who have helped in the programs in 2004, both those who taught classes and those who came in uniform to listen and be a presence for the Flotilla. Now we must look forward aggressively to all the Safe Boating Practices we can instill to the public in 2005. Happy New Year.

Material Store The store is open each meeting night from 1830-1930. If you need equipment, contact the FSO-MA:

Phone: Ron @ (561)276-4442 Email: [email protected]

In addition to the normal Auxiliary equipment, the Material Store carries:

Flotilla 36 T-Shirts Flotilla 36 Ball Caps District 7 Ball Caps

Monthly Special Watch this section of The Log for specials and sale items from the Materials Store.

Upcoming Programs for Public Education

Tuesday’s Jan 11, 2005 thru Feb 15, 2005 7 pm to 9 pm Saturday Feb 16, 2005 1 pm to 5 pm



January Meeting Awards Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation These members were recognized by the Coast Guard for their outstanding performance during the 2004 Air and Sea Show. Arthur Makenian Connie Trifletti Joseph Finley Ronald Dillon Award and Certifications The following members will be recognized and receive the awards listed at the January Meeting:

January Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Flotilla Commander’s Report

January Awards

Recess Flotilla Meeting.

Meeting of Flotilla Six, Inc.

Resume Flotilla Meeting

Flotilla Standing Rules 2005

Break

Vice Commander and Staff Reports

New Business

Old Business

Adjourn

Steve Grevemeyer Certification as Coxswain

Matt Wasserman Certification as Watchstander

John Deam Certificates of Completion: AUX Seamanship AUX Patrols

Dave DeBoben Initial Sustained Service Award

Tom Orfanos 5th Year Crewman Certification

5th Year Service Certificate

Bill Rickards 5th Year Service Certificate

Anne D Johnson 25th Year Service Certificate



Boca Raton Boat Parade 2004 Mark and Marie Thompson provided some pictures from the Boat Parade:

Last minute entry into the Parade? Nope, just a tug captain trying to go North.

Squeezing this through the parade staging error was interesting…

Participant 13 put on a good show… Santa would look good in this Sleigh!



Most people install a stereo…Not these participants! – They installed a band!

These guys weren’t slouching either…



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Phone: (561)391-3600

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Flotilla Meetings are held on the

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Flotilla 36 Volume XXVIII, Issue 1 Boca Raton, Florida 7th District, … · 2010-01-03 · The Log Publication USCGAux Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida January 2005 2 of 13 BOW WATCH