April was a busy member-training month, culminating in Crew
requalification for Phillip Smith and Coxswain qualification for Michael
DiPierro. Training continues for another
Coxswain candidate and we hope it will be completed in late May.
Ten members, six of whom are new members, attended the Aids to
Navigation training session in Fort Myers to learn the new rules for becoming a
certified ATON verifier. Although the
process now takes longer than it used to, those who qualify will have a
stronger base for training and advancement in other Auxiliary activities. We hope this effort will add to the ranks of
our certified verifiers.
Mike Murphy has completed his final training for Telecommunications
Operator and needs only to get some time in the radio room to become a
certified TCO watchstander. Ray Mino and
Laly Santiago are not far behind as both are working to complete their final
TCO exam.
New members are directed to the Vessel Examination and Program
Visitation programs to involve them quickly in flotilla activities. These newcomers will help us reach our
current goals and make Flotilla 96 Semper
Paratus.
