U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
Flotilla 96
13531 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, Florida 34110
General Meeting, January 16,
2013
Forty-three members and three
guests attending.
Meeting called to order at 7:05
by Flotilla Commander Jim Mayer.
Pledge of Allegiance and moment
of silence observed.
Minutes of previous meeting
approved.
Introduction of guests Brendan Goslin and Mike Devlin, President of
Paradise Coast Paddler’s Club. Also USCG
liaison Petty Officer Miller.
COMO John
Tyson announced a District leadership training road show coming in March. He said budgets are tight and cuts are
made. As acting Information services
officer for the flotilla, he urged all to turn in their activity hours,
including 7029.
Division 9
Commander Larry Urbanek also emphasized importance of reporting 7029 hours,
including travel time. He urged members
to wear uniform correctly as explained in Chapter 10. Volunteers for Marine Safety are a priority
and an opportunity to serve. Stressed importance of working with the gold side (active
duty Coast Guard).
Petty Officer
Miller echoed the need to work together and the importance of proper
uniforms. He cautioned coxswains and
crew about wearing jewelry on patrols where it can cause serious injury while
line handling and performing other duties.
FC Mayer
introduced speaker Mike Devlin, who said the Paradise Coast Paddlers
Club at Isles of Capri emphasizes safety and education, with free lessons for
all. Devlin was adamant about wearing a
lifejacket on the water. Kerplunk Day in
April is to teach how to get in, forward stroke, get back in if in the water,
roll 360 degrees, and other safety activities.
Flotilla 96 will participate with vessel inspections and other safety
info. Contact ParadiseClubPaddlers.com.
Aaron Thomas, a new member
with 10,000 hours on the water, spoke about the scheduled class for kayakers on
February 2 at the flotilla building. An
excellent course, he said, with much to learn about safety and fun for
paddlers. A $12 donation is requested.
FC Mayer
announced:
· 8-hour TCT
class changed to Saturday, Feb. 9, at Station FMB
· Send photos
for newsletter to Zarela by 5th of the month
· Speaking
engagements include Naples Preserve, Wiggins Pass Condo Association, Fishtale
Marina, Barefoot Beach Club, Rotary Club, and others.
· Invitation to
ride on USCG Cutter Marlin, date to be
announced.
· Excess ODUs
available. Email to follow.
Awards went to Allen
Thompson, Aux Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, and COMO John Tyson, Past Division
Captain’s/Commandant’s Assoc.
Brant
Connelly sworn in as new member, Len Nuzzo sworn in as FSO/VE.
Dave Shuster distributed certificates of
appreciation to staff members of 2012.
Ten membership anniversaries in January, including
14 years for Mike Clukey.
Naples Boat Show 24th to 27th,
with volunteers needed.
Tom Hart reported
several new and prospective members for the flotilla.
Mike DiPierro
(Operations) announced a busy schedule. FMB
wants to have our patrol schedule by the 20th of the month for the
following month’s patrols. Ops meeting
next Wednesday 24th, coxswains report at 6:00 before the regular
7:00 meeting.
Len Nuzzo
(VE) said we are off to a successful season with over 100 vessel examinations
performed so far this year.
Dave Shuster
(Member training) said crew
class is under way now and next one to begin April 29. It takes ten to twelve weeks to
certification. March will see advanced
AUXOP course. An instructors course will
be in June, with Aids to Navigation in June or July. First aid and CPR to be held in late February
or March.
Paul Thompson
(Information Services) said he has developed a procedure for members to
fill out the 7029 form. Email him for
further info.
Richard
Laughlin (Human Resources) called for
members who need new ID cards to contact him.
Laughlin also said new audio-visual aids should be installed by next
meeting, and a new flotilla website is under construction by Paul Thompson and
Brant Connelly.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily C. Harris
Secretary/Records
