May 18, 2011, twenty-five officers and members present.
After preliminaries, Larry Urbanek, Flotilla Commander, reminded members to wear the uniform properly.
He said his “wish list” for the flotilla includes dye markers, smoke flares and 50mph lifejackets.
Announcements of interest:
· Richard Brant has volunteered to be the Auxiliary liaison with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center
· Flotilla Leadership Course is scheduled for July 9 at the flotilla building.
· Program visitors and vessel examiners will participate in the grand opening of Naples Marina & Excursions, a new program partner, on May 28 and 29.
· Al Lazzaro, FSO-OP, completed the patrol schedule for May and June. He reported thefts from boats docked at Wiggins Pass.
One hour TCT class after the meeting.
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
Flotilla 96
13531 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, Florida 34110
General Meeting
18 May, 2011
General Members present: 10
Staff Officers present 15
Staff Officers Aides present: 0
Guests Present: 0
Meeting called to order by VFC, Shuster at 1900 hrs. Shuster also led the pledge of allegiance afterwards 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 April 20th 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:
Awards and Presentations:
Auxiliary Membership Service Award, 15 years
Harry S. Bricker (Bronze Star) (Not Present)
Virginia M. Russell (Bronze Star) (Not Present)
Auxiliary Membership Service Award, 5 Years
Bessie K. Eriksson (Ribbon) (Not Present)
Urbanek next reminded the members that they must wear the uniform properly and to refer to the AUX Ops Manual Chapter 10 for guidance.
We have been asked to develop a wish list of AUX needs that could be obtained from the excess AUX funds. Urbanek suggested orange dye markers, smoke flares and 50mph PFDs.
Richard Brant has volunteered to be the flotilla’s liaison with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.
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; however it appears to be a non-event. The American team has pulled out of the race because water temperatures are too high..
Vice Flotilla Commanders Report:
VFC Shuster called on Dist. Chief of Staff John Tyson for special remarks. Tyson reported on his recent visit to the Coast Guard Academy and that there would be a hurricane drill next week. He also reminded those present to respond to the Call Tree. We need to know where our members are located during ant disaster. He also mentioned a change to the term Coast Guardsman and that there is a new CD out that covers the changes in the CGAUX Manual.
Shuster next called on FSO Lazzaro for the Ops report. After completing the Ops Patrol schedule, FSO Lazzaro reported on fuel being stolen from some vessels docked at Wiggin’s Pass, in particular the Sea//Tow vessel.
The recent SAR identified the fact that some VDSs were not as good as others during daylight hours. Regular flares were the least visible and pointed out that we should be using smoke flares and dye markers during the day. The regular flares are okay at night.
Summary of Staff Officer Reports
CM: The DSC System seems to have corrected itself.
IS: Everyone needs to turn in their hours on the 7029 form. Volunteer hours show what the Flotilla members are doing.
MT: The Teach the Teacher class is almost finished and next will be the IDC. We have tentatively scheduled a Flotilla Leadership Course (FLC) for July 9th, 2011. This one day course on flotilla leadership counts as one point towards the AUXOPS award.
PA: We will set up tables at Bass Pro Shop (BPS) on Sunday May 22. We will be passing out literature and will hold a raffle to help generate extra funds for the flotilla.
VE: There have been 275 VEs conducted this year and VEs are scheduled for Saturday May 28th and Sunday May 29th at Lover’s Key to coincide with National Safe Boating Week..
PV: FSO Beauchemin reported that we are working with Naples Marine and Excursions on participating in their grand opening. We need volunteers for this visit. Also the SW Florida Director of the BSA would like to present an overview of their programs to the Division at their next meeting..
PB: FSO Harris made a special request for pictures taken at AUX visitations.
Shuster presented the AUX Hurricane and Disaster Plan and stated that all members would receive an email copy of the plan. He requested that all members familiarize themselves with the plan. We have eliminated all “sno-birds” and all resident members can opt out of responding to the plan.
Please respond to the Call Tree. Once again, those calls will come from: Bernie Appelman, Mike Clukey, Len Jadrych, Heinz Janke or Jordan Pollack.
Old Business
Congratulations to FSO Harris for another great issue of the Hatch Cover
None
New Business
The next fellowship gathering is scheduled for July or early August at the Hyatt on Coconut Road.
FSO-MT Mayer presented a one hour TCT review after the meeting adjournment at 20:00 hrs.
After a motion by Richard Brant and due second by FSO Arnal the official Meeting was adjourned at 20:00 hours.
Submitted by:
FSO-SR Billy R. Willsey
