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Fall 2007 Edition of The Breeze, the publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, District Seven. We work to promote recreational boating safety, public education, and vessel safety.
Fall 2007 Edition of The Breeze, the publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, District Seven. We work to promote recreational boating safety, public education, and vessel safety.
Fall 2007 Edition of The Breeze, the publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, District Seven. We work to promote recreational boating safety, public education, and vessel safety.
7th District http://www.cgaux7.org/ Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary DSO-PB D7 7399 Bellingham Point Boynton Beach, FL 33437 OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300 PRSRT STD POSTAGE AND FEES PAID U.S. COAST GUARD PERMIT NO. G-157 Di vi si on El even Wi ns I nt er nat i onal I SAR Compet i t i on! Story on Page 18
Is the official publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 7th District http://www.cgaux7.org/ Division Captains 2007 Division 1.....Nestor Tacaronte Division 2.....Cecil Christopher Division 3.... Gwendolyn S. Leys Division 4.... Barbara Carolus Division 5....J anee Henderson Division 6.... J oel Aberbach Division 7......Conrad Palermo Division 8......Raymond L. Paysour Division 9......George Withrow Division 10....Richard Luettich Division 11....Karen Miller Division 12.....Reginald B. Hollar Division 13..........Eloy Gonzalez Division 14...Robert Funk Division 15.....William Malone Division 16......J ayne Davis BREEZE is the official and educational tool of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 7th District and is intended as a publication to keep the membership apprised of the activities of the Auxiliary. All articles and photographs submitted must be consistent with the policies of the Coast Guard and the Aux- iliary and may not be returned. Personal information of members is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The use of these rosters, addresses and telephone numbers on any computer or online service including the Internet is prohibited by the Act. Comments are encouraged and may be sent to the above named Publication Officer. Articles in the BREEZE may be reprinted provided credit is given and a copy is sent to the above Editor and Publications Officer. Do not send change of addresses to the BREEZE. You can obtain a change of member information report (7028) from your Materials Officer and submit it through channels.
The D7 PB Team (ADSO-PB Staff Officers): Dorothy J oan Riley, 070-07-09; Graphic Design & Layout Brian Lichtenstein 070-03-08; Photography: T. J . Kerbs, 070-05-02; Pre-Press & Printing Gary Barth, 070-05-08; Writing and Text Review Logistics James E. Dennen, Department Chief Email: dennen@bellsouth.net Prevention Philip Merrill, Department Chief Email: seahorse03@comcast.net
District Staff Officers Prevention Department Robert A. Weskerna..................DSO-MS Lawrence Berman...DSO-MT Cathie Welty DSO-PV Ruth Ann WhiteDSO-PE William S. Griswold..DSO-SL Hebert C. Hanson....DSO-VE
Response Department Geraldine Way ...DSO-AN Charles "Mike" Renuart.....DSO-AV Eric M. Glasscott ...DSO-CM George Kacmarik....DSO-OP Susan Z. Hastings...DSO-IS
Logistics Department Diane H. Berman ......DSO-CS Susan Z. Hastings ......DSO-IS Rhonda Hebert ......DSO-PS Robert Westcott ....DSO-PA Kenneth Sommers ..DSO-PB
Rosalind M. Lucash.............................DSO-SR William F. Everill ..DSO-LP Anne B. Ehmann ..DSO-MA William Malone ..DSO-FN COMO Guy Markley ...AUXCRC Lawrence Berman ....PPDCPA Karen L. Miller ...Grants Doreen M. Kordek .....Historian Paul Mayer .....Webmaster District Administrative Assistant & Aid J ohn D. Tyson ......D-AA Carolyn R. Thomas .....D-AD COMO Guy Markley ....D-LL
Auxiliary Sector Coordinators
Ronald Goldenberg ..ASC Sector Charleston Walter J askiewiczASC Sector St. Petersburg Richard J . Leys.. ASC Sector Miami D. Kent Shockey .ASC Sector J acksonville J ames E. Dennen ...ASC Sector Key West Diana Figueroa.ASC Sector San J uan
Past District 7 Commodores 2006-07.......................................Allen Brown 2005-06 Peter Fernandez 2003-04......J ay Dahlgren 2001-02 ... . Mary Larsen 1999-00 Helmut Hertle 1997-98 E.W.Edgerton 1995-96 .. George E. J eandheur 1993-94.J oseph E. Norman 1991-92.. Walter W. Bock 1989-90.Guy R. Markley, J r. 1987-88.. Rene E. Dubois 1985-86 .... Robert B. Waggoner 1983-84 J ohn C. King, J r. 1981-82 ..... Bolling Douglas 1977-78..... J ames Titus 1975-76..Newton Baker 1973-74.. Lawrence G. Danneman 1971-72.. Dr. Elbert C. Prince 1969-70.. George B.M. Loden 1967-68... Ernest A. Baldine 1965-66..... Roland Birnn 1963-64... Miguel A. Colorado 1961-62.. E. E. Vanderveer 1959-60. Richard L. Smith 1957-58.. A. Harlow Merryday 1954-55.Stanley W. Hand 1952-53.. N.J .M. McLean 1951-52.Fred T. Youngs, J r. 1950. Guersey Curran, J r. 1948-49.Charley E. Sanford 1946-47.. W. N. Mansfield 1939-45 ...No DCOs yet, DCPs governed Back Cover Photo:
Matheson Hammock, Coral Springs, Florida. Auxiliary Facilities After Party with Chris Todd, Flotilla 6-11 as Coxswain and My Ceci with Ed Burbank, Flotilla 6-5 as Coxswain perform a side tow for the Qualified Examiners on board.. The QE mission enabled several mem- bers the opportunity to complete required boat crew qualifications. Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
District Commander..RADM David W. Kunkel Director of Auxiliary......CDR David R. Allen
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
District Commodore COMO Allen Brown Email: Dco7d@aol.com Rear Commodore East (RCO-E) Richard J. Leys Email: rjleys@bellsouth.net
Rear Commodore North (RCO-N) Ronald Goldenberg Email: rgoldehhi@roadrunner.com
Rear Commodore West (RCO-W) Walter Jaskiewicz Email: captwrj@aol.com District Vice Commodore Donald L. Frasch Email: VCOD7@aol.com National Area Commodore - Atlantic East (ARCO) Peter E. Fernandez Email: pooldisc@bellsouth.net
Response Casey Jankowski, Department Chief Email: cjankowski@tampabay.rr.com
Welcome to the third edition of your BREEZE, the offi- cial publication of the United States Coast Guard Auxil- iary 7 th District. Every effort has been made to provide current, relevant and quality information in a format pleasing to the reader. In these pages you will find nu- merous articles about Auxiliarists engaged in our pri- mary mission: to support the U.S. Coast Guard.
I would like to thank J im Dennen D-CL for being my mentor and smoothing the waters. We in District 7 have a superior group of Publications and Public Affairs Offi- cers. All have made contributions to the Breeze.
I welcome your articles, photographs and ideas on how to make this the best publication in the Auxiliary! On behalf of the BREEZE Staff, thank you for your com- ments and support. BRAVO ZULU to all!
Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7
Publications Assistant Staff Officers (ADSO-PB): Dottie Riley, 070-07-09, Graphic Design and Layout Brian Lichtenstein, 070-03-08, Photography T.J . Kerbs, 070-05-02, Pre-press and Printing Gary Barth, 070-05-08, Writing and Text Review Bridge A Word From the Editor:
District Commodore .......................................................2 Vice Commodore ...........................................................3 Rear Commodore North ................................................5 Rear Commodore West .................................................6 National Area Commodore Atlantic East .......................7 Immediate Past Commodore ........8
Commander David R. Allen, DIRAUX D7.......4 Flotilla 86 Responds to Helicopter Crash...... ..14 Safety On Duty..15 Sometimes, Its just plain fun!................................................16 America Team Takes Home the ISAR Trophy........18 District 7 Auxiliary attends 2007 U.S. CG Innovation EXPO......20 Commitment to Excellence! ..................................................22 Admiral Select Watson........23 Admiral Allen Visits Key West.....24 Division Seven: Success Through Unity.......26 The Wave of the Future...28 District Seven Conference...31 Recent Class Expands CPR Cadre.......34 District Seven Learning Opportunities at D-TRAIN 8 ..........36
Fall 2007 Page 2
From the Bridge As I write this, the year 2007 is about ready to become history. A lot has been accomplished during these past several months, however, much remains to be done. There will be changes, and positive change is the mark of any strong, forward looking organization. For exam- ple, it is anticipated that during 2008, there will be a new AUXMAN making its debut in a CD format. Current plans are to have a couple of printed copies for each flotilla.
There will also be some organizational shifts as we seek to better support our Sectors and their mission. One of these shifts is the advent of the Auxiliary Sector Coordi- nator (ASC), who will work directly with the Sector Com- mander and his staff. This new position opens new and unique possibilities for the Auxiliary. CDR Allen and I are in the process of spending time with each of the Sector Commanders in order to hear from each of them how we might better employ the ASC in their AOR. I am certain that one size does not fit all.
Earlier I alluded to the fact that 2007 is about over. As divisions and flotillas, it is the perfect time to regain a sense of our history. The Auxiliary will be celebrating its 70 th Anniversary in 2009, and it is not too early to start local planning. I would encourage every flotilla, every division, to put together a unit history as part of your celebration. We have flotillas that are among the earliest in the nation, as well as some of the newest. A knowledge of our past helps to ensure our future. And, of course, it keeps us on the cutting edge in setting the ex- ample nationally.
Our conference framework has changed in the past several years, with September being our primary conference. At our J anuary session, there is still something for every member. The emphasis, however, will be in the development of newly elected officers as well as selected staff positions. You may have noticed that the Director is also doing Auxiliary 101 with the AUXLOs to help them better understand their assignments. Next March we will have a joint planning conference with the Gold Side. This short conference for DCPs, ASCs, AUXLOs and other selected personnel will give us an opportunity to mutually share and develop con- tingency plans together.
Lastly, the economic conditions continue to have an impact on funding especially for or- ders. Unfortunately, it is impossible to fund everyone for conferences. This, however, does not preclude divisions and/or flotillas from sending selected persons. Here is a unique op- portunity to send a new member, or to reward an older one. Remember that there is always something for everyone.
Bravo Zulu to all for your accomplishments in 2007. Semper Paratus. Allen Brown District Commodore There will be changes, and positive change is the mark of any strong, forward looking organization. Commodore Allen Brown
Page 3 ... clean up every- thing that needs to be done in 2007, and lets hit the ground running come January !J Its that time of year when we strive to wrap up our ac- tivities for 2007 and start the planning process for 2008. Wrapping up means making sure all our activities are entered in AUXDATA, all our qualifications and currency maintenance tasks are completed, and we have finished and recorded our required ICS courses. Please be sure to check either AUXDATA or the fantastic AUXINFO Quick Reports to be sure you have covered all your bases.
Once we have all that completed, its Heads up D-7, Here we come! Our elections at all levels should be completed by now, and your EXCOM is moving forward to make 2008 another exciting year. Two of my high priority areas are the Staff Functions and our Confer- ences for 2008. In the staff area, I have charged a Tiger Team to review the Staff Report- ing structure and functions in both directions on the Parallel Staffing Chain. The result of their review will be a recommendation on how the communications in that chain should function in District Seven. I want to be sure the right information is flowing in both directions, that the right people are involved, and that we are not wasting effort or time in getting it done. I guess we could call it an Efficiency Communications Review.
On the Conference front, there will be some changes and new looks. For example, our J anuary Conference will focus on leadership training for both elected and staff. It will also include some technical training for three or four staff areas, and additional Qualifications Training where our members can complete the classroom portion of the requirements to be certified in a particular specialty.
Another new look will be an additional conference in February for the DCPs and VCPs. It will focus on our District Business Meeting and Strategic Planning. Our AUXLOs from the Sectors and Air Stations will be with us, and involved with the Auxiliary leadership in their respective AORs to jointly develop their Strategic Plans that support the vision, goals and objectives COMO Brown has set for all of us.
So, clean up everything that needs to be done in 2007,and lets hit the ground running come J anuary! We need the help and support of all of you to make 2008 another exciting and suc- cessful year for District Seven. We are truly an amazing group of people!
Bravo Zulu!
Donald L. Frasch, Vice Commodore Page 4
Dear Dedicated Auxiliarists of the Super Seventh Coast Guard District,
Holiday greetings! Over the Thanksgiving break, it was obvious that there are many things that I am thankful for in my first five months on the job. I am thankful for a great Auxiliary leader- ship, with whom we communicate constantly and seamlessly with a common goal of improving life for our dedicated volun- teers; I am thankful for an equally dedicated and highly skilled staff in both the Miami and Nokomis offices; I am thankful for the work done by Auxiliarists in a great variety of missions across the District; and I am thankful for an understanding and suppor- tive family who allows me to drop by the house whenever I am not on the road.
With all of this for which I am thankful, it is difficult to develop a Wish List for the holi- days. There are a few things, however, that I ask Santa to work on for us. First, I wish for an improved automation system that would allow us to process orders, awards, travel claims, enrollments, and course completions faster and with less need for rework. I wish for more teams like the ones that I found as I traveled the District that are closely aligned and communicating with the Sectors and Stations on missions. Mostly, I hope that the reason that you raised your right hand and volunteered your time and talents to the Coast Guard Auxiliary are met and that your motivations for serving are being ful- filled. We appreciate you and want to keep you on board as a productive member of our team!
The one thing, however, that I wish for most of all this holiday season is your health and happiness. Thank you for the great reception that youve given me as I learn my new job and how we can make your Auxiliary experience even better!
Happy holidays! Director of Auxiliary, Seventh District Commander David R. Allen
Page 5 Rear Commodore North And, oh, yes, they (Division 12) have a group of Auxil- iarists that gets up before 0500, runs three miles or more, does physical train- ing for an hour be- fore breakfast, then marches to classes with the guidon car- rying the Auxiliary flag. They are ca- dets at the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. The North is proud to be a part of Team Coast Guard and District 7 Auxiliary. A brief description of Areas of Responsibility (AOR) will help the reader to understand the diversity of the missions in which the North partici- pates. Divisions 4 and 14 work closely with Sector J ack- sonville and Division 14 is beginning to train to partici- pate in helicopter operations with Air Station Savannah. Divisions 2, 10, and 12 work with Sector Charleston and Air Station Savannah. Sector Charleston is responsible for the ports of Savannah and Brunswick. Sector J ack- sonville is responsible for the fast growing port of J ack- sonville, Florida. Each division has a unique AOR and mission.
Division 4 assists Stations Ponce and Canaveral in establishing safety zones for Shuttle launches, the most recent being on 07 August. The division also provides Coast Guard Auxiliary presence on the inland lakes of central Florida.
Division 2 recently worked with several law enforcement agencies in a security simulation on one of the large inland lakes in north Georgia. Since there is no active duty Coast Guard presence in their AOR, the division is responsible for all of the recreational boating safety for inland Georgia and NW South Carolina.
Division 10 covers the coastline, Intracoastal waterway, and estuaries that stretch from Brunswick, GA to just south of Charleston, SC. The division had an entry in the ISAR com- petition this year and, despite having never participated in the competition before, made a very good showing.
Division 12 has, perhaps, one of the best records of accomplishment among the 16 divi- sions in District 7. They have grown by nearly 40 members this year. Recognizing the need for a Coast Guard presence on a major inland lake in South Carolina, the Division just recently established a detachment of Auxiliarists on Lake Marion with its 325 miles of shore- line. Division 12 is currently planning for the establishment of a detachment in the fast growing Myrtle Beach, SC, area. And, this is unique: they have a group of Auxiliarists that gets up before 0500, runs three miles or more, does physical training for an hour before breakfast, then marches to classes with the guidon carrying the Auxiliary flag. Theyre ca- dets at the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina.
Division 14 based in the greater J acksonville area works closely with Sector J acksonville and has been actively involved with the areas Heavy Weather Plan Development. Ronald Goldenberg, Rear Commodore Caption de- scribing pic- ture or graphic. Page 6
Rear Commodore West The Coast Guard Auxiliary is tasked with the respon- sibility of being prepared and ready as a force multi- plier supporting Americas Maritime First Respond- ers, the U. S. Coast Guard. The Auxiliary contributes greatly to the safety and security of our citizens eve- ryday in ports and on waterways.
Your vote of confidence for my second term of lead- ership as RCO-W, inspires my strong commitment and dedication to provide support, timely communi- cations and understanding. This will ensure the 7th District Auxiliary can continue to accept, with out- standing pride, the many missions and tasks as- signed to our units by the Coast Guard.
We are prepared to face the unknown challenges of the future. This will be accom- plished with the support of our 24/7 facilities on land, water and in the air. We will also utilize the thousands of trained personnel to assist and share the multitude of Coast Guard duties. Our Strategic Plan defines our strengths and weaknesses. It communi- cates clearly our present and future objectives, strategies and tactics. These will direct our energy and resources in a manner that will keep us focused, in order to achieve our goals.
Let us all remember that each one of us is a member of a great team. We all must real- ize and understand that the achievements of an organization are the results of the com- bined efforts of each of its members.
Semper Paratus
We all must realize and understand that the achievements of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of each of its mem- bers.
Walter Jaskiewicz, Rear Commodore
Page 7 We are now eleven months into 2007, and much has hap- pened in the East Area. As we look back at our accom- plishments, some may wonder how we did it. After all, our area is so diverse, covering the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and from Key West north to Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach. The simple answer to that is we did it as a team.
Early in the year, members from Division Three, Five, Six , and Thirteen participated in a mass migration exer- cise from Lake Worth down to the Keys, with over 40 members participating in the multi-agency Operation Vigi- lant Sentry drill. In keeping with the team concept, Divi- sions have been working together on training and public affairs to get the boating public educated in boating safety. Our public affairs program has been instrumental in reach- i ng the boating public through boat shows, open houses at the CG Sta- tions, vessel safety blitzes at local marinas and boat ramps, and rec- reational boating safety programs. Division Thirteen in the Keys has de- veloped a Public Service Announcement program for radio stations that went over so well that the district is now using it on over 500 radio sta- tions.
There has been a major focus on recruitment and retention, and our membership continues to grow by 10 % in the east area. In order to ac- complish this growth, there has been a concentration on member training, including readiness drills for the new three year require- ment for boat crew and coxswain requalification.
The Sector Auxiliary coordinators and bridge regularly meet with their Sector AUXLOs and Command Cadre in support of ongoing missions, as well as for developing new opportuni- ties to support the Active Duty Coast Guard and the Seventh District. Our members are ac- tively supporting both Sectors Miami and Key West with over 25 Hawkeye Watchstanders. Auxiliary radio Watchstanders regularly relieve active duty Coast Guard by doing radio watch standi ng at the sectors, and smal l boat stati ons.
As we look forward to 2008, some Divisions and Flotillas will have a change in their bridges. This means we will have some changes within our team. Will this mean that we will have a slow start? Absolutely not, we are working hard to ensure a smooth transition.
We will have an increase in challenges- excuse me, opportunities. We will continue to sup- port our mission statement, which supports our overall District Strategic Plan. Each division (Continued on page 8) Rear Commo- dore East Richard J Leys, Rear Commodore Page 7 Response Department I would ask that you remember the Oath we took as members, to wear the uniform neatly and correctly. Your uniform Page 8
Fall Senior Executive Leadership Conference
The theme of the Fall Senior Executive Leadership Conference in New Orleans, conference was Creating a Culture of Innovation. At the Coast Guard technology exhibition the theme of innovation not only applied to the maritime systems on display, but also applied more broadly to the current debate about the future of our nations security.
Given the ongoing challenges in its Deepwater Modernization Pro- gram, the Coast Guard is very much focused on technological im- provements and the revitalization of its aging equipment. However, the Coast Guard, maybe more that other military organizations, has recognized the need to couple the advances in technology with non- material improvements that result in better value for the taxpayer dol- lar. The message to the industry and government attendees at the conference was clear: a culture of innovation is the key not only to the Coast Guards ability to carry out its missions, but also to the broader challenges facing the United States.
The Commandant reorganization of the Coast Guard involves hard choices which are not yet fully appreciated. This reorganization will not be postponed for much longer. What this means to the Auxiliary, is expect more changes in the future. There will be changes in the way we do business, accomplish missions and support the Coast Guard. I am confident that we will be on board with the Coast Guard spirit of innovation.
Peter E. Fernandez, National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO) Immediate Past District Commodore Commodore Peter Fernandez I am confident that we will be on board with the Coast Guard spirit of innovation. and flotilla has been asked to develop its own plan in support of the District. This plan will need to be developed with the bridge, and staff of the divisions and flotillas.
Lastly, I would like to encourage our members to make use of the Chief Directors website, especially to review proper uniform wear and the correct placement of ribbons. We should look crisp and sharp while supporting our Coast Guard Auxiliary missions. During our inter- actions with the public, we represent not only the Auxiliary but also the Coast Guard. I would ask that you remember the Oath we took as members, to wear the uniform neatly and cor- Richard Leys, RCO East (Continued from page 7)
Page 9 Logistics Department Logistics:
Communication Services
Information Services
Public Affairs
Publications
Personnel Services
Dedicated and talented members of the Logistics Depart- ment, consisting of Public Affairs (PA), Personnel Services (PS), Publications (PB), Information Systems (IS) and Communication Services (CS), accomplished a great deal for District 7 this year.
The PA Department, under the direction of Rob Westcott, DSO-PA, has written and implemented the first District Public Affairs Policy in the Auxiliary. The Public Affairs page on the D7 website now includes the training material and the resources needed by any Public Affairs Officer. Working together, Ken Bagge, FSO-PA, from Flotilla 13-1, Key West, Rob Westcott, DSO-PA, LTJ G Mike Bell, Coast Guard Sector Key West PA officer and Tom Conroy BA- AIA from National, produced 18 public service announce- ments, nine that are region specific and 9 that can be used anywhere in D7. They are currently being broadcast on over 500 radio stations throughout the Southeast. In addition Public Affairs training has been given at the District Training Con- ference, the District Conference (DCON) and the National Conference (NACON). During this time frame, 12 D7 PA Officers have attended AUX 12 Public Affairs C-Schools.
Recruiting and Retention have been primary mission objectives. The Personnel Services Department under the direction of Rhonda Hebert DSO-PS provided training at the District Training conference and at DCON. In addition, their team consisting of Angela Pomaro ADSO-PS - Recruiting, COMO Guy Markley ADSO-PS - Retention and MS Hebert traveled to various divisions throughout D7 for on-site training. Over 200 Recruiting Awards have been earned by members in District Seven for the current year 2007. As of the end of No- vember, according to AUXDATA, we have 911 new members, a considerable improvement over the 500 members (10%) that was our goal at the beginning of this year. In early Au- gust, the Approval Pending (AP) policy was revised to allow members to participate more fully prior to final approval by the Security Center. This should impact recruiting even more positively going forward. In addition, the new 7001 form improves the process.
Publications is handled by Ken Sommers our DSO-PB, His department reviews publications throughout the district in addition to the all new, from cover to cover, D7 Breeze. This publi- cation is produced with software that most of us have on our computers as part of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Publisher). This allows all members of the publications department the op- portunity to view and be involved in the creation of this document. The Breezes new format emphasizes photography and readability. It uses primarily, interesting articles from through- out the Seventh District rather than concentrating on reports.
Most of us, by now, have discovered how easy the new AUXINFO report system located on the main page of the D7 website is to use. Sue Hastings, our DSO-IS and her husband Dave accomplished this early in the year. Since then, they have continually upgraded the process for various programs including M-missions. Members of D7 have attended AUX-10 C-schools and continually train members at every conference in our District. Sue and Ed Duda ADSO-IS continually provide us with necessary reports throughout the year and spent hours with hands-on training at the District Conference in Fort Lauderdale.
Diane Berman our DSO-CS will be leaving our department at the end of the year after spending years in the service of the Auxiliary. We thank her for the professional way that Page 9 James Dennen, D-CL Page 10
she has conducted herself and for always being there when we had issues with the equipment at our training semi- nars. Members of her department have attended the AUX 04 C-School for Communication Services. The CS De- partment routinely checks for broken links and other website compliance issues. Diane will be succeeded by Roy Savoca who will be the new DSO-CS. He comes to us with a background in information technology. His professional career began in 1978 as a consultant specializing in technology and business risk management. He was previously an IS and CS officer in the 1st Southern District. Roy is a First Pilot for the Auxiliary and owns a Cessna Golden Ea- gle 421 aviation facility. In addition to patrols, he has flown dignitaries such as RADM Kunkel, District Commander of D7 on logistics flights. He has served as Branch Chief for Online Training (BC-ANO) and is currently the VFC in his flotilla 04-4 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Pictured right to left: Sector Captains Mike McAllister, Charleston; Karl Schultz, Miami; Scott Bushman, Key West; J im Watson, District 7 Chief of Staff; Paul Thomas, J acksonville; J oe Servidio, St. Petersburg; and Commander Carlos Torres, San J uan Prevention Department Chief. J im Watson has been promoted to Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML). Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7.
Page 11 Recognition
Any member can propose a suitable award for another member for outstanding performance over and above that which is normally expected.
Outstanding performance can be recognized in many ways. Some award proposals include, but are not limited to:
awards for a single event or success, an achievement award for a major contribution which covers a sustained period of time, a commendation award recognizing development of an outstanding project or program, team awards for a rescue or assistance to endangered persons or property and recogni- tion of commendable events or accomplishments.
Some awards are proposed for presentation during the change of watch season. This is cer- tainly a desirable function for recognizing a members contribution, but recognition should be made soon after it is proposed and approved. Reflections of a years activities resulting in award proposals are not uncommon, and are encouraged for outstanding performance. Un- fortunately, many member contributions are overlooked, and the opportunity for an award proposal is lost. Members, and in particular elected and staff officers, should vigorously pur- sue proposing proper recognition for deserving effort and contribution.
The Auxiliary Manual outlines the criteria and procedures for initiating an award proposal. In addition, award proposal guidance has been made available in district directives, at confer- ence presentations, in distributed CDs, and in special training programs.
Make a deserving members day, and your day, by pursuing an award proposal up the chain of leadership.
Prevention:
Marine Safety
Member Training
Public Education
Program Visitor
State Liaison
Vessel Examinations Response Miami, Florida- Left to Right: Ben Ostrovsky, ADSO-IS, Division 6 and Bob Bartley, FSO-OP, Flotilla 69 aboard AUXFAC Double Time . Philip Merrill, D-CP Page 12
Leadership and You
By now many of you have been elected or appointed to leadership positions within Flotillas and Divisions. Congratulations for stepping up to the plate and ac- cepting this honor and responsibility. Allow me to ad- dress some fine points of leadership.
From the Auxiliary Leadership Course we learn that leadership is Any attempt to influence the behavior of another person or group, for whatever reason. The quality of leadership, more than any single factor, de- termines the success or failure of your Flotilla or Divi- sion. The leader must know or learn how to communi- cate the needed support to the membership, and moti- vate them.
The leader must provide opportunities for development, and encourage continued interest and support. Leading a team of volunteers will be more challenging, and it will test your leadership skills. Become a leader with vision, and communicate your vision to the mem- bership. Be more concerned with Doing the right thing than Doing things right. Dont be afraid to take calculated risks. If you fail, learn from your mistakes, and dont allow your- self to be defeated by them.
Problems will occur. Expect them, anticipate them, accept them, but prepare to deal with them.
Communication is the single most important leadership skill. With effective communica- tion, problems can be solved, and great things accomplished. You cannot be a good com- municator unless you are a good listener. Stop talking. You cannot listen if you are talk- ing. Recognize high achievers and use them to motivate others. Even when things are not going well, there is something positive to communicate to the members.
Be a LEADER; dont be a BOSS.
Leadership is all about character; boss is all about control.
I wish you all the very best, and remember always Do Your Best. Response:
Aids to Navigation
Operations/ Qualifying Examiners
Aviation
Communications Response Department
Page 13 VENICE, Fla.- Two boats from Flotilla 86, Venice Flor- ida, were first responders to the site of a recent helicopter- boat accident. Their arrival within fifteen minutes of the accident is a testament to their professionalism and training.
A Bell 206L Long Ranger helicopter carrying a pilot and two photographers took off from the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport at 8:30 a.m. on Sep- tember 11 for a photo shoot for Powerboat magazine. Things went horribly wrong when, at around 10:00 a.m., about six miles northwest of Venice, the landing skid of the helicopter apparently struck the fast moving boat and crashed into the water. The pilot and two passengers were ejected.
Flotilla 86, in the meantime, was conducting a two-boat training exercise in the vicinity of Nokomis Moorings when Double Deuce was hailed by a Sarasota Sheriff Deputy who told them of the accident and comman- deered their boat. Double Deuce with Coxswain Garland Russ and crew Bill Cabana, J ohn Kandes, Monique Ring and Trainee Ralph Bascom, immediately set off for the crash site. The second boat, Partner- Ship, with Coxswain J im Sleichert and crew J ohn Harrison and J udi Bidwick, were notified by radio of the crash with victims in the water and they quickly followed.
Details were sketchy; the coxswains only knew the general area of the crash site. They discussed the matter by radio and agreed that Double Deuce would head due west and Partner-Ship would head north.
Within five minutes of entering the Gulf, Partner-Ship located the accident site and radioed Double Deuce, which immediately changed course and raced to the accident site. The crew aboard Partner-Ship observed five people in the water and debris scattered on the surface. A woman supported a victim in the water, trying desperately to keep his head above the water. Partner-Ships crew went first to her, brought the man aboard, and began first aid. The woman, a model aboard the boat who also happened to be a nurse, refused help and swam off. Double Deuce, in the meantime, had brought the pilot aboard where a crew member and the deputy began administering first aid. The captain of the accident boat was also in the water supporting the third crash victim. Flotilla 86 Responds to Helicopter Crash Photos and story by Julia E. Bidwick, FC 86 The boat in the foreground is the "go fast boat" in which the driver and model were riding as the helicopter flew above photographing. On the port side of the boat is the skid from the helicopter. The driver is aboard. In the background are two rescue boats that came on scene minutes after Auxiliary boats began the rescue operation. Sarasota County Sheriff with rescued model on board, and Venice Fire Rescue is in the background. All three boats are in the Gulf off Casey Key. Page 14
Events happened quickly. The victims needed attention immediately. Debris surrounded them on fuel-covered waters. As Bidwick said, The adrenalin was flowing furiously and we drew on our training to make proper choices.
Soon rescue boats from the Venice Fire Department, Sarasota Sheriff Department, and police agencies appeared on the scene. One of them took the nurse on board and another brought the third victim on board. While this was happening, the fire department boat passed a litter to Partner-Ship and the crew transferred their victim. Once the transfer was completed, the fire department boat headed for the Crows Nest inside the Venice Inlet where a medi- cal team awaited them. The Double Deuce crew continued to administer first aid to the pilot while they also headed for shore.
USCG Cutter Vise was in the immediate vicinity repairing aids to navigation. They contacted Partner-Ship and re- quested her to stand by the crash scene to provide security and to assist in recovering debris. At about 1300, the Vise and Partner-Ship were released by Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. Once on shore, the crew of Partner-Ship met with the crew of Double Deuce to begin a debriefing while the events were still clear in their minds. A representative of the NTSB joined them a short time later to complete the debriefing. It was during this time that they sadly learned that the two photographers had died and the pilot has been air lifted to Bayfront Medical Center.
Bidwick stated, This is the kind of day we prepare for in our training; however, little did we expect our vessels and crew to be first responders. I am really happy that we were able to rescue the pilot, but I am truly sad that we could not save the lives of the others aboard the helicopter.
J ose L. Obregon of the National Safety Transportation Board headquarters in Miami sent the following message to Commander Bidwick: On behalf of the National Transportation Safety Board, I would like to thank you and the outstanding US Coast Guard Auxiliary members who assisted in the initial phases of the investigation of the Bell 206 helicopter accident that took place on September 11, 2007. The hospitality of your person- nel and the utilization of the Coast Guard Auxiliary facility for those days was a key factor for the well organized and expeditious recovery process. Please pass along to all under your command the apprecia- tion I want to extend for the assis- tance. Partner-Ship, the bow in the foreground, rescued one of the photographers aboard the helicopter and Double Deuce, seen to the left off its bow, rescued the pilot. In the background is the Coast Guard Buoy Tender Vise from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Page 15 Safety on Duty By Donald Zinner, District 7 Flight Safety Officer Boating Safety has been the watchword of the Auxiliary since its inception in 1939. You and I have worked to keep our waterways safe for the boating public. We train both on the water and in the air to be ready to assist our gold brethren anytime and almost anywhere!
Each year Auxiliarists also take on safety training. On the Surface we call it TCT (Team Coordination Training); in the Air we call it CRM (Crew Resource Management). Both of these are similar yet different as to the environ- ment in which we operate. The objective is to work as a team and enhance the safety of the mission and its ef- fectiveness with ALL members of the team looking out for the crew and the mission.
The other major training we do is all about Risk Assessment -- Is the risk of the mission worth the gain? Over the past several years I have seen the dedication of Auxiliarists to get the mission done, whatever it takes. Though admirable, this can be a weakness for the safety of the crew. In Surface Operations, we start our mis- sion by calculating the GAR (Green Amber Red) level of risk. In Air Operations, we go through a Risk Assess- ment worksheet. The objective is to look at the risk vs. the gain of the mission. Often times, this is the only time the Coxswain or Pilot reviews risk. Remember, as conditions change, so might the level of risk. You and your crew should be continually assessing the mission, the crew, the environmentetc. for overall safety of the mission.
But what mishaps have happened? What caused them and how do we keep them from happening again? Com- modore Brown has been concerned that we dont always focus enough on safety. Boat Crew, Air Personnel, Vessel Examiners and Communication teams all, as well as other services we provide to Team Coast Guard, have a level of risk and mishaps have happened in the past.
The Commodore has announced the development of a Safety Tiger Team. Its Mission is to develop a model for training and education for the Safety of our members while on duty. The Safety Team will review areas where mishaps and accidents have occurred and use this information to develop specific guidance and training.
Currently, Auxiliary Aviation has a Safety program in place, and the plan is to use the Flight Safety concept as a starting point. Team members will look at all aspects of Safety in order to develop a Safety Culture within Dis- trict 7.
So, you might ask, what is a Safety Culture? A Safety Culture is about improving safety attitudes in people, but it is also about good safety management established by the Auxiliary Leadership. Good Safety Culture implies a continuing assessment of the safety sig- nificance of events and issues so that the appropriate level of attention can be given. Establishing and developing positive atti- tudes towards Safety Culture in the Auxil- iary can spill over and improve the daily life of each Auxiliarist.
As they used to say on an old TV show called Hill Street Blues, Be safe out there! Auxiliary Beechcraft Baron Mishaps can happen!
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Ruskin, Florida. A Veterans Day Pa- rade is great fun to watch. It is even more fun when you take part in it.
Flotilla 75 decided to have some fun this year and enter the parade sponsored by the Ruskin Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6287, on Saturday, November 10, 2007, right in the heart of Ruskin, Flor- ida. The entry was to support community involvement and to show appreciation to all veterans for their commitment and sac- rifices.
Ruskin is a small community 25 miles south of Tampa. The parade route was 1.6 miles long and ran along one major highway through the heart of Ruskin proper. That is also how long the parade en- tries were this year.
Starting at 11:00 a.m. and turn- ing onto the highway, it took approximately 20 minutes trav- eling at idle speed to complete the route.
This was not a big glamorous parade with gigantic floats, or balloons, but a very special parade for the citizens of Ruskin and small neighboring communities.
Above: Auxiliary vessel Rudy T with members aboard. From left to right, Ted Cohen (standing), Bill Zimmerman in the operators seat, and J oe Parrish. Below: Looking south on Highway 41 in Ruskin Florida, an Auxiliary facilities come up just behind the retired leathernecks. Sometimes, Its Just Plain Fun! Story and Photos by Kay Lori, SO-PA7, FC 75
Page 17 The route was filled with pa- rade-goers of every age. Sun Towers of Sun City made transportation and viewing possible for many of their wheelchair bound resi- dents. Veterans not participat- ing were along the route salut- ing Old Glory when it passed. One marching band from a local high school was at the forefront, and just behind were the Retired Leathernecks of Sun City.
Flotilla 75 entered an Auxiliary Facility with six happy, waving crew aboard, and one Per- sonal Watercraft Facility ridden by Debbie Minnick, FSO-MS, herself jubilantly waving since she had just qualified as a PWC operator the weekend prior to the parade.
With hands waving, horns blar- ing, lights flashing, and smiles galore, the Flotilla members aboard the vessels shared a great time making their pres- ence known.
It was such fun. I just loved watching the childrens eyes widen with interest, exclaimed Alma Parrish, SO-IS for Divi- sion Seven, and member of Flotilla 75. It was over too soon. Are we doing it again next year? asked Frank Nun- ziata, the Fellowship Officer for Flotilla 75. The enthusiasm of the participants guarantees that there will be involvement next year!
Above: Parade watchers from local surrounding areas; Ruskin, Wimauma, Sun City and Apollo Beach cheer the participants on.
Below, right: Flotilla 75 Crew members receive last minutes instructions before the parade from J oe Lori. From left to right are Ted Cohen, Fred Kramer, Frank Nunziata, J oe Parrsh, and J oe Lori. It all started during the fall of 2006 when Greg Gamache and Karen Miller, Vice Captain and Captain of Division 11, Seventh Coast Guard District (west coast of Flor- ida) whispered into the ear of Kevin McConn and Don Hoge. They asked, Hey Auxiliarist, do you have about 1,200 hours to spare next year? Would you like to get two other members and make a 2007 International Search and Rescue (ISAR) team for Division 11? Greg and Karen (along with J ohn Keyes and Mel Manning) had participated in the ISAR com- petition during 2006 and came in second place domestically, and third overall.
Kevin and Don said, Yes. But this story is starting out with a lie: Greg and Karen never told them about 1,200 hours. They just enticed them with the fun, knowledge and camaraderie they would develop as a team. Then, Kevin and Don recruited Max Garrison and J im Ryder.
These four Members of Division 11, District Seven, represented the Atlantic East Region of the USCG Auxiliary in the International Search and Rescue (ISAR) Competition Held in Toronto, September 27th through September 29th, and took home the gold.
ISAR is an annual event between Coast Guard Auxiliary teams from the United States and Canada demonstrating various skills in the field of Maritime Search and Rescue. ISAR 2007 featured events that were designed to test the teams' ability to plan, commu- nicate and prosecute a maritime search and rescue (SAR) mission.
The competition was held on the picturesque Toronto Waterfront. The hotel was the Fairmont Royal York. Six US and six Canadian teams competed. Each team had four members, one of which was designated as team coxswain. Each team competed with three team members.
American Team Takes Home the ISAR Trophy Photos and Story by Karen L. Miller, DCP 11, D7
The team returns from an underway exercise. L to R: Kevin McConn, Don Hoge, J im Ryder and Max Garrison. Don Hoge aiming at the target with the heaving line. Page 18 All ISAR events were judged by two judges for each event. One Canadian and the other American. The highest scoring Canadian and US team were awarded the Canadian and US First place team trophies re- spectively.
There was also a competition for the fourth team member, who was chosen at random by the event organizers on Thurs- day, 27 September 2007. From these 12 Auxiliarists, four Inter- national Teams of three partici- pants were created. These teams were called CAN-AM.
All sixteen teams competed in all the same events, except the CAN-AM members returned to their original teams for the Mystery Events.
The first ISAR competition between the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary was held in 2000 . This year, 2007, is the first time that an American team has won Best Overall, and declared the International Champions.
There were a total of eight events, each of which weighted at a maximum of thirteen points. Second place earned eleven points, and so on. The Division 11 Team won 86 out of the possible 104 points, winning several first place awards, and the balance sec- ond place. Events included in ISAR Competition included: Fire/Person in the Water Recovery Towing SAR Planning Seamanship SAR Communications Dewatering Event Line Toss/Marlinespike Mystery Events
What did it take to accomplish this? Responding to requests about how much time they spent in studying and practicing, McConn, to his own great surprise, counted over 4,500 hours. The most intensive practice took place during the last few weeks. The team prac- ticed three to four days a week, and even went to four, five and six days, both on the water and ashore.
The Team worked very closely with the active duty members of Station Sand Key in Clearwater, Fla. The Team was always in uniform, even in the 90+degree temperatures. They had the enthusiastic support and assistance during their training from several members of past Division 11 ISAR winning teams.
The team had a motto that they lived by: Whatever it takes. Their performance certainly demonstrated this commitment. Don Hoge threw the heaving line while Kevin McConn paddled the dinghy. Page 19 Page 20
The 2007 U.S Coast Guard Innovation Expo was held this year at the New Orleans Louisi- ana Convention Center on Octo- ber 29 through November 1. Thi s yearl y meeting is de- signed to pro- mote and display innovative solu- tions and tech- nologies to meet the ever chang- ing mission re- quirements of the US Coast Guard and De- partment of Homeland Secu- rity. Participants in this event typi- cally include ex- hibitors from gov- ernment, academia, defense contractors, U.S. Coast Guard and this year, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
District Seven Auxiliary members, Mr. Brian Lichtenstein, PA-C, and Dr. William Tejeiro, FAWM, attended as credentialed members of the US Coast Guard Health Services Program and American Heart Association / Military Training Network Faculty for Basic Cardiac Life Support.
For the last five years Auxiliarist Lichtenstein has been providing CPR and First Aid training to Team Coast Guard in South Florida. Under an existing Coast Guard Memorandum of Understanding, he became an MTN Instructor. Soon after, a training course was held that increased to eleven the number of instructors, and created the first CG Auxiliary/MTN satel- lite, located in Miami, Florida.
Last year, over 300 persons were certified in CPR by our team. Recently another instructor class was held, raising the total to 18 instructors in District Seven East, from Key West to Virgin Islands, to Ft Pierce. The AUX/MTN CPR Training satellite was nominated for an In- novation Award. Although the Program did not win, a $10,000 Grant was awarded to pur- chase additional CPR manikins and related equipment.
As a nominee for this years Innovation Award, the CPR Program was invited to set up a display booth at the Expo. This exhibit was very well received. Interest in the program came from senior officers from other parts of the country who are paying commercial rates to ob- District 7 Auxiliary attends 2007 U.S. CG Innovation EXPO William Tejeiro VFC 67 Dr George Yacus, MLC LANT, and an Innovation Council member with Brian Lichtenstein PA-C , Manager AUX Health and Safety, Lant Area East, at the Auxiliary Medical Booth. Dr Yacus was instrumental in obtaining the grant for CPR equipment.
Page 21 tain this training. They were amazed to learn that in Sector Miami, CPR training is available on short notice and at virtually no cost.
There are approximately 19,000 members of the Coast Guard who require certification an- nually throughout the nation. The CPR Program fills a tremendous need for this training at minimal cost. Commercial rates range from approximately $50 for a recertification class, to almost a hundred dollars for the basic class.
Our program costs are to maintain the equipment, purchase face shields, and replace manuals when Heart Association makes updates. At this time, we are trying to expand the program to use all the new manikins just purchased with the Innovation Grant. The limiting factor now is finding enough instructors. Another instructor class is anticipated by this spring.
This is a program that the gold side greatly appreciates. Should your local Station or Sector not have a means of obtaining these classes locally at minimal cost, you may want to see if there are Auxiliarists who can provide it. You can also contact your nearest MTN site to take their instructor class. Then you can provide this type of program in your area.
We would like to thank all those who have supported and promoted this program from its beginning in Division Three, District Seven. With the continued support from Rear Admiral David Kunkel, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, David Allen, District Seven DIR- AUX, Steven Budar, National Commodore, as well as Sector Miami and Integrated Support Command Miami, we look forward to an even more successful program in 2008. Below: William Tejeiro, VFC 67, poses with Rear Admiral David Kunkel, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard, District Seven. Photo by Brian Lichtenstein, ADSO-PB D7. Page 22
On October 14 Commander David Allen, DIRAUX, and COMO Allen W. Brown presented a district award to Denjiro Rivera, PRCO, to celebrate his fifty years of service to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Denjiro also received a plaque from William Rivera, Flotilla Commander 12, Cangrejos, for his outstanding job and contribution over the last five decades to Division 1.
The awards recognized Denjiro Rivera as a leader, mentor and role model as well as com- municator for the membership. Denjiro offered many boating courses and training to mem- bers. One of his programs was on board the USCG Cutter Sagebrush during which Auxil- iarists were involved with boarding exercises at St. Croix and Buck Island. As Flotilla Com- mander 12 he directed an active public affairs program including TV appearances and Fourth of J uly parades.
Denjiro was elected Rear Commodore Great Antilles in 1968. Division 1 is proud to have a member with 50 years of dedicated service and a commitment to excellence.
Commitment to Excellence! Diana Figueroa, ASC Sector San J uan Left to Right: BMCS Charles Lindsey; CDR David Allen, DIRAUX; CAPT J ames E. Tunstall, Commanding Officer Sector San J uan, CDR Carlos A. Torres, AUXLO; Denjiro Rivera, PRCO; Nestor J Tacoronte, DCP1; COMO Allen W. Brown J r.; Osvaldo Catinchi, VCP1 and William Rivera, FC1-2 Cangrejos.
Page 23 FORT LAUDERDALE - Addressing District Seven Annual Conference attendees at the Commodores Banquet, Rear Admiral (Select) J ames Watson, Coast Guard District Seven Chief of Staff praised D7 Auxiliarists for per- sonifying the very traits that were the Confer- ence theme.
Innovation, integration and integrity, said Wat- son, are more than just words; they are ac- tions that are accepted in just about all flotillas in the District.
Regarding innovation, the Admiral stated that Seventh District Auxiliarists continue to lead the nation in innovation and success. Pointing to the National Auxiliary Testing Center, started in Nokomis, Florida, Watson commented, Auxiliarists across the country owe a great deal to the dedicated volunteers who made the testing center possible. In anther innovative initiative, Watson noted that the Seventh Dis- trict recently purchased the first Auxiliary- manned Emergency Position Radio Beacon Tracker with high range Direction Finder for installation on Auxiliary aircraft to minimize the risk and take the search out of Search and Rescue. Commending the Seventh District Auxiliary Store, the Admiral noted that our Dis- trict store continues to outclass others with innovative products and competitive pricing to the point where a large amount of orders proc- essed come from other districts.
Speaking of Integration, Watson noted that Dis- trict Seven, which has twenty percent of the Auxiliarists nationwide, has made it a priority for Auxiliary to work in close cooperation with Gold Side counterparts. District Seven Auxil- iarists, he noted, in the first nine months of 2007 have saved 28 lives and more than $2.5 million in private property for the citizens living in the District. Because Auxiliary operational facilities man security zones at Space Shuttle launches, he said, these zones are protected from encroachment by pleasure boaters and curious onlookers that could result in launch delays, costing our space program more than one million dollars each time. A training program for Gold Side Auxiliary Liaison Officers, developed by Auxiliarist Gene Kahn, brought ten Active Duty AUXLOs to the District Conference that will enable them to better perform their duties, the Admiral said.
Commenting on Integrity, Admiral Watson noted that Every day, Auxiliarists in the Seventh District put on their uniforms, fire up their boats or radios, their cars their aircraft or sometimes just their laptops or cell phones to help make this nation a safer place to live. Pointing to District Commodore Allen Brown as an example to all, Watson said, Commodore, you lead by example Thank you for the inspirational leader- ship you provide. Admiral Select Watson Lauds District Auxiliarists For Innovation, Integration and Integrity By Rob Westcott, DSO-PA Rear Admiral (Select) J ames Watson addressing the District Seven Commodores Banquet attendees. Photo by Ken Som- mers, DSO-PB D7.
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CAPT Scott Buschman, the men and women of Sector Key West, the Coast Guard contingent from J oint Interagency Task Force (J IATF) and members from the Division 13 Coast Guard Auxiliary had the privilege of an all hands visit from Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the Coast Guard this Ffall. He Admiral Allen took the opportunity to address the troops regarding an incident that had just occurred regarding racial symbols that had been found at the Coast Guard Academy. He emphasized that in order to focus on our primary mission; we need the finest platforms, the best people and the best support service to sustain our missions. Admiral Allen had told the cadets when you put on a blue suit and enter the Coast Guard, you enter a world that has a much higher standard. He had reminded them of the Core Values of the Coast Guard and the actions that had occurred at the Academy were the antithesis of these values.
Admiral Allen reminded those in attendance that we are able to perform extraordinary things, such as the saving of 33,000 lives in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and other catastrophic events by focusing on our mission execution. We give people back their lives. We take victims who are unable to help themselves and we help them said Admiral Allen. He said that in order to serve the people we support with respect, we need to respect one another in the same manner. It is the core value that binds us together as shipmates.
Admiral Allen also spoke about mission specific assets, such as tailoring the vessels, the personal protection equipment (PPE) and the uniforms to the environment in which they are used. He referred specifically to an incident that had occurred in the Florida Keys where a Coast Admiral Allen Visits Sector Key West By J ames E. Dennen ASC, Sector Key West CAPT Scott Bushman, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Key West, introduces Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo by J im Dennen, ASC. Left: Admiral Allen shows the members of Sector Key West the new "untucked" Operational Dress Uniform (ODU.) Photo by J im Dennen, ASC Sector Key West.
Page 25 Guardsman had been severely injured several years ago. The current PPE has been designed with these needs in mind. This is referred to by the Coast Guard as doctrine management.
The Admiral wore the new ODU uniform that will be phased in later this spring. It has an un-tucked blouse, changes in the pockets and is made of a fabric that will sustain dozens of washings and remain bright blue and un-wrinkled. He showed us samples of the fabric that had been washed various numbers of times (up to one hundred washings) and they all looked very close in color. The new uniform not only looks good, but is going to be very easy to care for.
After a short question and answer period from the Active Duty, Reservists, Civilian employees and Auxiliarists, Admiral Allen joined CAPT Buschman for a tour of the newly renovated Sector Key West Headquarters.
Tom Loughlin, Flotilla 11-10 gets an up close look at a C130 during a Division 11 support mission for Air Station Clearwater. "Having a C130 coming straight at you at over 100 MPH and just 50 feet over your head gets your adrenalin pumping." Photo by Sally Hanlon, Flotilla 11-7. Page 26
Division Seven: Success Through Unity. By: Dorothy Joan Riley, ADSO-PB, SO-PB7 Changes. Improvements. More changes to come. As members of the Auxiliary, we hear those words frequently, and may wonder, just what has been accomplished, and what comes next? The members of Division Seven know what has been accomplished within our Division in recent years. We experience first hand the benefits of these changes, and I dare add, we like it better these days. Conrad Palermo, DCP, and Peter Lore, VCP, are putting into action goals initially set for our Division under the leadership of Richard Erett, IPDC, while Conrad Palermo was Vice Captain. Like all plans, it took on a life of its own, and the ripple effect changed ways of doing things that may not have been anticipated in the initial vision, but Conrad Palermo successfully directed those rip- ples to produce many positive, long term effects.
In addition to supporting the individual flotillas in their initiatives, Division Seven has shifted many of the non-public program responsibilities to division level. Many activities remain by necessity at flotilla levels. All of our flotillas continue to offer Public Educations programs, Vessel Safety Checks, Marine Dealership Visitations, and other programs and services that are best provided where the boating public can more readily access them. Other programs, such as Member Training, Operations, and Public Affairs, to name a few, have many projects and events conducted at division level, which provide a great deal of interaction between members from different flotillas. More importantly, volunteer hours, facilities, and other resources can be shared.
In March through J une of this year, we offered our first Division-wide crew training program. The thirteen week training involved vessels, mentors, instructors, coxswains, and crew and trainees from every flotilla. The train- ing was organized by Cliff Martin, SO- OP, and successfully qualified thirteen new crew members. One of the benefits of centralized training is uni- formity in training, and the ability to draw members and vessels from every flotilla. This sharing of resources helped make this venture a great suc- cess. Other division level training ini- tiatives include, but are not limited to, Team Coordination Training, Hazard- ous Materials patrols (HAZMAT), Har- bor Patrol training (HARPAT), and a Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise in August.
The Division website maintained by Terry Modica, SO-CS, has become a vital tool in keeping the Division on course. The division maintains an on-line calendar. Flotillas that offer trainings post these dates to the calendar, and members are encouraged to check the calendar regularly for programs they may wish to attend. For example, in October, Flotilla 72 in St. Petersburg offered the Auxiliary Operations Patrol program, one of the courses required to earn the Auxiliary Operations (AUXOP) device.
In addition to our calendar, the site maintains up-dated member rosters for each flotilla, The QE mission in J une included vessels and members of every flotilla in Division Seven. Thirteen members successfully qualified as crew.
Page 27 the Intercom, the Divisions news- letter, many commonly used forms, and soon will host a pro- gram designed specifically for our Division to track member qualifica- tion status, no longer maintained in AUXDATA or AUXINFO. The Divi- sion is developing software to track Operational data, including cur- rency maintenance. If in the fu- ture, other training requirements should be added, the SO-CS will be able to add the fields for them in the database and its web interface. The developer is programming into the database an easy way for changes to be made.
The Division hosts a number of events throughout the year in which all of its members are en- couraged to participate. In addition to the traditional Change of Watch Ceremony in December, and the Awards Banquet in May, Division Seven holds several fellowship events. These include picnics in March and September, and a Win- ter Holiday Party in December. Public Affairs events include the several boat shows in the Tampa Bay Area, and with the support of CAPT. Servidio, Commander, Sec- tor St. Pete, we have a new annual tradition- the Blessing of the Fleet in St. Petersburg. This event was planned by Kay Lori, SO-PA, and Cliff Martin, SO-OP.
The flotillas within the division are inter-connected and interdepend- ent. We much resemble an ex- tended family, and both flotilla and staff officers work in unison to achieve our goals. While geo- graphically, Division Seven may literally be split in half by Tampa Bay, we are a unified whole, and thereby better able to achieve our mission of supporting the United States Coast Guard in its many civil responsibilities. An Auxiliary vessel passes in front of the reviewing stand during the Blessing of the Fleet in September. The reviewing officers from left to right are CAPT J oseph Servidio, Commander, Sector St. Petersburg, Conrad Palermo, DCP, and Chief Daniel Harris, OIC, Station St. Petersburg. Susan Fearnley from Flotilla 73 is seen filming the event. Terry Modica, SO-CS, shows the prototype for the software which will track members currency maintenance and operational status to Commander David Allen, DIRAUX D7, at the Division Seven meeting on August 25 hosted by Flo- tilla 75. J erry Route, Flotilla 75 and Marvin Bayless, Flotilla 72 look on. Page 28
What started as one J et Ski and no thoughts of using it for Coast Guard Patrols has turned in to a fleet of seven and still growing.
J erry and J anee Henderson bought their first PWC about six years ago. It soon be- came apparent that they didnt want to share it. Its my turn! became their mantra. It wasnt long before a sec- ond jet ski was pur- chased.
And then there were two. J anee and J erry were both already Coxswains when they began reading the requirements to become PWC Operators. We had already completed a lot of the tasks as Coxswains, J anee said, so we were half-way there as PWC Operators. Where to get the practical training around the Treasure Coast in Florida was the issue. No one locally was qualified as a PWC Operator or PWC QE for training. We ended up calling J oe Lori on the west coast of Florida and asking a lot of questions on how to get the water training. He sent us the maneuvers and courses we needed to be able to perform to pass the on the water portion of the PWC Operator Qualifications. With some practice, they passed the PWC QE and have been do- ing J et Ski patrols for about five years.
Then came Gary and Terry Barth. They had both been on a jet ski only once before. (It was just a two-seater and not as sta- ble as the ones generally used on Patrol.) Our Ohio friends as- sured us, You cant tip it over, Terry remembers. We were in Lake Erie, just sitting in neutral waiting for our friends to join us, when all of a sudden a wave flipped us over! So, when J erry and J anee talked about how sta- (Continued on page 29) Gary Barth, Flotilla Commander (Elect) 58 on Personal Watercraft (PWC) patrol on the Indian River. Photo by Terry Barth, Materials Officer, Division 5. J anee Henderson, DCP-5 calling Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce to report position. Photo By Terry Barth, Materials Officer, Division 5. The Wave of the Future: Introducing Flotilla 58s Jet (ski) Set. By Terry Barth, SO-MA, Division 5
Page 29 ble their PWCs were, we just laughed! Finally, after much coaxing, we went out with them on a J et Ski play day. It was an absolutely fantastic day! And, the Hendersons were right. Unlike the PWCs we had been on in the past, the three-seater Sea-Doos they operated were very stable. At the end of a wonderful day, Terry turned to Gary with love in her eyes and a smile on her face and said those special three little words - I WANT ONE!
J anee and J erry explained that not only would we NOT be satisfied to share one, but for Coast Guard Patrols there can only be one Auxiliarist per PWC. So, after many hours on the internet and phone we found the best deal, took the plunge, and bought them!
Its been one of the best investments weve ever made, exclaims Terry. Not only is it fun, but Ive gained so much confidence and skill on the water on the PWC! Im the first to admit that though I enjoy boating, I was a little tentative at the helm. On the PWC I feel confident, secure and in control. Ive learned to read the water and maneuver the ski in a variety of adverse conditions and situations. My experience on the J et Ski has had a positive impact on my boating. For the first time in many months I was recently at the helm of a boat. I was astonished at how much I had improved. I was much more confident in handling the boat and actually relaxed and enjoyed it all thanks to my PWC experience.
Its amazing how much weve accomplished by doing Coast Guard Patrols on our PWCs. Being on the J et Skis seems to make us more approachable to other boaters. They come to us or wave us over. Some have boating safety questions to ask. Some want to know where they can get a Boating Safety Course. Many of them just want to thank us for being out there and helping to keep people safe.
Weve also started a new project of awarding free milkshake certificates to children we see wearing their life jackets. We do this at the docks, on beaches and in no wake zones. The response has been phenomenal! When we approach, the parents initially think they are in trouble for something. When we explain what were doing, the parents are thrilled and the kids are excited and proud. We tell them they are getting the award for wearing their life jackets. We emphasize how important it is to wear life jackets and to keep up the good work. We also thank the parents for keeping their children safe. Its a positive experience for all of us!
We monitor and report on any problems with ATONS, advise boaters of the no wake/ minimum wake zones, and remove any potentially damaging debris from the water.
We are VERY visible. Thats one thing everyone needs to remember when on PWC Pa- trols. When were out there with our orange Coast Guard life vests, Coast Guard Auxiliary flags waving in the breeze and big orange fenders strapped to the back, people notice us. Frequently well be at a dock or spoil island and a boater will come up to us and say we saw you over in the Manatee zone, or we saw you telling a boater to slow down in a no wake zone.
We are VERY visible and people hold us to a higher standard. They expect us to set an
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example and will be the first to let us know if we dont follow through. For example, one day as we were leaving the shore, a person on a PWC took off too fast right by the beach. Spectators thought this person was with us and started yelling and pointing saying slow down and citizens arrest! Before the jet skier left the area, J erry Henderson approached him and advised him of the proper speed and courtesy required in this area. The spectators realized he wasnt with us and were pleased and impressed that the problem had been so quickly addressed As I said, we are VERY visible and they ARE watching! The public is appreciative of the fact that, although we dont do law enforcement, we at least try to advise.
We now have 7 PWCs in our little Armada. Four are already facilities with 3 in the process. J erry and J anee Henderson are qualified PWC Operators and the rest of us are in training. J erry is also a PWC QE. More members from our Flotilla have voiced an interest in getting a PWC and joining us out on the water.
We love it! We have fun riding the PWCs while promoting boating safety, answering ques- tions, advising boaters of the laws and regulations and responding to the Coast Guard calls.
The PWCs are more economical to operate and more maneuverable than most boats. The only downside is when the weather is too cold and windy to ride. Who knows, maybe in the future we can get some cold weather gear to wear so we can patrol all year! J anee Henderson, Division 5 Captain gives free milkshakes coupons to children wear- ing their personal flotation devices (PFDs). Photo by Gary Barth, ADSO-PB D7. Wave of the Future
Page 31 A very touching event highlighted the opening ceremonies of the District 7 Conference. This was the swearing in of a very special new member, Mr. Robert Cutler. Mr. Cutler was on active duty with the Coast Guard from 1945 to 1972. In 1954 he was promoted to Chief and in 1957 he graduated from Officer Candidate School. Mr. Cutler retired as a Lieutenant Com- mander with last duty sta- tion as COPT Savannah. Three years later, in 1975, he joined the Auxiliary where he served with dis- tinction until his retirement in 2000. Robert Cutlers decision to rejoin the auxil- iary is the stuff that leg- ends are made of. The District 7 Conference began with the very professional and impressive presentation of the Colors by the Division 5 Color Guard. The Color Guard was comprised of J anee and J erry Henderson and Pat and Dale Cawthorne. Commodore Brown praised not only their presentation but also that of the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band consisting of Steve Rogers, Pipe Corporal; Berry Rogers, Side Drummer and Pam Wright, Tenor Drummer. The Pipe Band and the Color Guard re- ceived a well deserved ovation from the attendees. J eff Mahl, our Master of Ceremonies introduced the dais and the honored guests. In attendance were Commo- dore Peter Fernandez, National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO); District 7 Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 27-30 September 2007 Thomas A. Loughlin, ADSO-PA D7 Flotilla 63 is the proud recipient of the of the Boat US Best Flotilla in the Nation Award. Front row -left to right.: Felix Garcia, FSO-AN, Luis Castro, FSO-OPS- IS, Ernesto F. Sariol, FC and COMO J ay Dahlgren, PDCO. Second Row - left to right: Charles Levy, FSO-PS, J ose Villafana, FSO-FN and Aderson DeAlmeida. Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7. Ron Goldenberg, RCO-N, and spouse, Carol at the Fall District Conference Fun Night, Fort. Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7. Page 32
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Commodore Warren McAdams, National Coast Guard Auxiliary Chief of Staff; Commodore J ay Dahlgren, Past Seventh District Commodore; Commodore Guy Markley, Past Seventh District Commodore; Command Master Chief Ted Fuller, Seventh Coast Guard District; CDR David Allen, Director of Auxiliary, Seventh Coast Guard District; Captain Suzanne Englebert, Seventh Coast Guard District Chief of Prevention; Captain Paul Thomas, Commander, Coast Guard Sector J ack- sonville; Captain J ames Tunstall, Commander Coast Guard Sector San J uan; and Captain Karl Schultz, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Miami. Commodore Brown presented Awards for superior performance in providing information on chart updating to Samuel L Adams Flotilla 81, Ron S Bockhold Flotilla 42, Cono F. Casale Flotilla11-10, Alan J Goodman Flotilla 42, Michael D. Kanis Flotilla 46, Paul L. Smith Flotilla 11-6, Flotilla 42, Flotilla 46, Flotilla 52 and Flotilla 11-7... COMO Brown also presented the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation to the Auxiliary District Seven East Medical Team for their exceptionally meritorious service from J anuary 2006 to August 2007 in providing Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to over 400 active duty, Reserve and Auxiliary members. Additionally, the Team provided training in First Aid to an additional 245 members. This training, involving more than 600 volunteer hours at vari- ous locations, resulted in a savings to the Coast Guard of more than $35,000. According to the citation, The lifesaving benefits of this training were evident on at least two search and rescue cases where active duty members successfully performed CPR and first aid. Also being recognized for superior performance of duty was Brian Lichtenstein who was presented with the Auxiliary Achievement Medal for his efforts in cre- ating a Basic Life Support/ Cardio Pulmonary Resusci- tation Training Site in Miami. The Site used CPR qualified Auxiliarists to train numer- ous members of the Coast Guard. The Award recog- nized his valued assistance at many events in the area as well as his selfless dedi- cation to duty at the Inte-
District 7 Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Carolyn Thomas, Conference Coordinator with the pride of DIRAUX, Mark Roth and Gene Kahn. Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7. District 7 Conference
Page 33 grated Command Miami clinic. Dr. William Tejeiro also received the Auxiliary Achievement Medal for his superior performance of duty while serving the Integrated Support Com- mand, Miami. Dr, Tejeiro established a bi-monthly Orthopedic Clinic. His treatment of members re- sulted in a direct savings of approximately $100,000. Dr. Tejeiro also used his expertise to render advanced training to the clinic staff. Addi- tionally, Dr. Tejeiro made 100 sick calls and was responsible for diagnosing and treating an orthope- dic condition of a USCG EAGLE crew member. This resulted in not only a significant saving to the Coast Guard but the member was then medically able to sail with the ship. The award of the Auxiliary Commandants Letter of Commendation to David A. Hastings and to his wife, Susan Z. Hastings, DSO-IS, both of Flotilla 12-10, brought a standing ovation for the fantastic work they did in the development of AUXINFO Quick Access Reports. Together they modified a management system utilized by District 13 to fit the needs of the District 7 members. District 13 gave them permission to do so and even provided some support for the project. The result is an easy to use management system that all members can use to obtain accurate information about their activity. This labor saving system also has the added bene- fit of reducing the heavy demand for access to AUXDATA management information system. Taps were played for 28 former members who have passed the bar since our last conference. There was no sound in that enormous room except for the soulful strains of music that none of us wants to hear. These were friends and comrades who gave to Team Coast Guard and to their com- munity. They will be greatly missed.
(Continued from page 32) COMO Guy Markley makes the point that It does not matter how many members you re- cruit, it is how many you keep that matters" during his "Retention" seminar at the 2007 District Seven Annual Conference. Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7. DSO-PA Rob Westcott gives the "ins" and "out's" of doing a great television interview in his presentation, "Meet the Press" at the 2007 District Seven Annual Conference. Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7. Page 34
Recent Class Expands CPR Cadre By Dan Jacquish, VCP-5 The Military Training Network (MTN) conducted another "Train- the-Trainer" Class at the District 7 Conference in Ft. Lauder- dale. Gwen Leys, DCP3 and Rich- ard Leys, RCO-E, led the class of over thirty candidates from around District 7. The Leys were assisted by certified instructors Dan J ac- quish, VCP-5, Antonio Quesada, VFC-36, Gary Barth, VFC-58 and Terry Barth, SO-MA 5.
Utilizing the show-do training for- mat recommended by the Amer- cian Heart Association (AHA), the instructors provided hands on training that included adult, child and infant CPR, management of the obstructed airway and use of the automated external defibrillator (AED). All candidates successfully passed the course requirements and will be certified as instructors for the Military Training Network. These individuals will help bring the CPR and AED courses to Coast Guard and Auxiliary units across our District. The program, spearheaded by Brian Lichtenstein of Flotilla 38 in Plantation, has been making slow and steady growth. The Military Training Network teamed with the American Heart Association to bring CPR, 1st Aid and AED training to our military personnel at a greatly reduced cost. Since all active, reserve and Auxiliary Coast Guard personnel in the operations groups needs the certifications and training annually, a logistical headache is created. Scheduling civilian contractors or military cadre to teach the classes to revolving shifts, cutters when they return to port and mobile forces was extremely difficult. By utilizing Aux- iliarists who are local to the units and with more flexi- ble schedules, the training can be provided on a timely basis with the least disruption to force sched- ules.
Recently, Brian was able to secure a grant for over $10,000 worth of support equipment such Gwen Leys of Flotilla 3-4 instructing in the proper head position and checking for an obstructed airway. Photo by Ken Sommers DSO-PB D7 Certified instructor, Dan J acquish, Vice Captain Division 5 demonstrates proper hand position for CPR to Law- rence Berman and Wilson Riggan. Photo by Ken Som- mers DSO-PB D7
Page 35 as mannequins and expendables, which will be distributed to the instructors. Having the equipment stored locally, provides an even faster response for the local units. Combined, it gives the local commanders much more flexibility in their training programs and reduces the cost to almost nothing. In the past, units had to pay commercial rates to have their person- nel trained. By utilizing the Auxiliary to serve as the trainers, the cost is reduced to $1 per card.
Once again, the Auxiliary proves it is a valuable asset as part of Team Coast Guard.
Dan J acquish, Vice Captain Division 5
Dominic Romeo, recipient of the Eagle Award, is pictured with his family and COMO Peter Fer- nandez, National Area Commodore Atlantic East (ARCO). Photo by Ken Sommers, DSO-PB D7. Page 36
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Past District 7 Commodores 2006-07.......................................Allen Brown 2005-06 Peter Fernandez 2003-04......J ay Dahlgren 2001-02 ... . Mary Larsen 1999-00 Helmut Hertle 1997-98 E.W.Edgerton 1995-96 .. George E. J eandheur 1993-94.J oseph E. Norman 1991-92.. Walter W. Bock 1989-90.Guy R. Markley, J r. 1987-88.. Rene E. Dubois 1985-86 .... Robert B. Waggoner 1983-84 J ohn C. King, J r. 1981-82 ..... Bolling Douglas 1977-78..... J ames Titus 1975-76..Newton Baker 1973-74.. Lawrence G. Danneman 1971-72.. Dr. Elbert C. Prince 1969-70.. George B.M. Loden 1967-68... Ernest A. Baldine 1965-66..... Roland Birnn 1963-64... Miguel A. Colorado 1961-62.. E. E. Vanderveer 1959-60. Richard L. Smith 1957-58.. A. Harlow Merryday 1954-55.Stanley W. Hand 1952-53.. N.J .M. McLean 1951-52.Fred T. Youngs, J r. 1950. Guersey Curran, J r. 1948-49.Charley E. Sanford 1946-47.. W. N. Mansfield 1939-45 ...No DCOs yet, DCPs governed Back Cover Photo:
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