April 20, 2011, thirty-five members present and guests Richard Booth, Bill Whitman, John Barney, and CWO4 Jeffrey Kerner from STAFMB. After awards, Mr. Kerner congratulated Bob Morrison on his AUXOP.
No advance warning for SAR exercises. Mr. Kerner explained the call would most likely report a capsized vessel with persons in the water and it could be at night. Don’t be surprised to find a vessel in distress at that location. Be ready.
You must respond if you receive a call from the Call Tree system or the automated Everbridge system in severe weather so that we know where our Flotilla family is located. If you are going out of town or moving north, please notify the bridge of your location and contacts. The following members will initiate the calls when necessary: Bernie Appelman, Jordan Pollack, Heinz Janke, Mike Clukey and Len Jadrych.
We still need a full-time resident to work with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.
National Safe Boating Week is scheduled for May 21-27.
After a summary of Staff Officer reports, the meeting was adjourned. Jim Mayer, Staff Officer for Member Training, presented a program on Sexual Harassment.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
Flotilla 96
13531 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, Florida 34110
General Meeting
20 April, 2011
General Members present: 20
Staff Officers present 14
Staff Officers Aides present: 1
Guests Present: 3
Meeting called to order by VFC, Shuster at 1900 hrs. Shuster also led the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence in remembrance of our fallen armed services personnel was requested by FC Urbanek.
A motion to approve the minutes of the March 16th General Meeting was offered by Jordan Pollack and after due second by FSO-MT Jim Mayer, those minutes were approved by voice vote without dissent.
Flotilla Commander’s Report:
Introduction of Guests:
FC Urbanek introduced the following guests:
Mr. Richard Booth
Mr. Bill Whitman
Mr. John Barney
CW04FMB Jeffrey Kerner
Awards and Presentations
Coast Guard Meritorius Team Commendation
David Shuster
John Tyson
Auxiliary Membership Service Award, 10 years
Phillip Smith (Bronze Star)
Auxiliary Membership Service Award, 5 Years
John Gaston
Glen Sholl (not present)
Auxiliary Sustained Service Award
James Samples (2nd award Bronze Star) (not present)
Mike DiPierro (2nd award Bronze Star) (not present)
Sean Hanley (1st award Ribbon)
Certificate of Advancement, Marine Safety Training Specialist
Randi Aldrich, Ribbon
Vessel Examiner
Jim McCaffrey
FC Urbanek called on CW04 Kerner for comments.
Kerner clarified that, due to a previous discussion concerning AUX assistance while on patrol, that the patrol must first contact the FMBCG STA.
He then offered special congratulations to FSO-IS Bob Morrison for being awarded the AUXOP Member Achievement Award.
Urbanek reported the Commander’s 4 priorites:
1. Sustain Mission Excellence
2. Recapitalize & Build Capacity
3. Enhance Crisis Response and Management
4. Prepare for the Future
Urbanek next reported that he has not received any further information regarding the Open Water Festival, scheduled for June 9 thru 11 on Ft Myers Beach.
STAFMB has advised there will be no advance notice regarding SAR exercises. Mr. Kerner explained the call would most likely report a capsized vessel with persons in the water and could it be at night. We should not be surprised to find a vessel in distress when the location is found. Be ready.
We need to respond to the Call Tree system and/or the automated Everbridge system. It is very important that we can account for all of our members. Mr. Kerner commented that this is not to invade privacy but to make certain we know where our Flotilla family is located. If you will be out of town or moving north please notify the bridge of your location and personal contacts.
Regarding the Call Tree, the following members will initiate the calls:
Bernie Appelman
Jordan Pollack
Heinz Janke
Mike Clukey
Len Jadrych
We still need a volunteer to work with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center. This individual must be a fulltime resident and willing to devote their time. Urbanek stressed that this is a big time commitment.
National Safe Boating week is scheduled for May 21st thru May 27th and FSO Arnal is organizing the Flotilla’s activities. He reported next on the recent fatality in Boca Grande and the importance of wearing a PFD.
Urbanek next reported that we will tighten up examinations of our vessel facilities. We have examined 228 vessels to date.
In concluding his report, Urbanek said that training at STAFMB would commence this coming Wed.
Vice Flotilla Commanders Report:
Summary of Staff Officer Reports
CM: The DSC System has stopped pinging and he has appealed to former FSO Zeek to provide assistance
IS: Everyone needs to turn in their hours on the 7029 form. Volunteer hours show what the Flotilla members are doing.
MT: AUX members interested in Watchstander training will be assigned a mentor and we will start training new Watchstanders by the end of April. The next course will be the IDC (Instructor Development Course). We are also formulating the next FLC (Flotilla Leadership Course) which is tentatively scheduled for July 9th. This is a one day AUXOPs course that is required for anyone seeking to run for elective office. The 8 hour TCT course is scheduled for June and October and will be held at STAFMB. Those in need of this requirement need to apply directly; however, please coordinate with FSO-Mayer.
PA: A speaking engagement was held for the “Over ‘50S Singles Club” at the 1st Presbyterian Church. This was coordinated by Virginia Russell. FSO Arnal reported on the quality of the dinner.
VE: There have been 228 VEs conducted this year.
Old Business
None
New Business
FSO Gaston reported that there has been several instances of fuel being stolen from boats moored in the marina at Wiggins Pass.
The next fellowship gathering is scheduled for 12 noon May 13th at Coconut Jacks on Bonita Beach Rd. There will be separate checks and we can order from the menu. Please contact Jordan Pollack or Bernie Appelman for reservations. This is very important. If you will be arriving by watercraft; there are only a limited number of skinny slips available.
FSO-MT Mayer presented a program on Sexual Harassment
The meeting was adjourned at 20:10 hrs.
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