2013 Fall Pelorus

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The Pelorus

Fall 2013

Serving Division Twelve of the

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

In This Issue:

•Highlights of the Lake Murray SUP Classic.

•The Great Portage Race.

•Working with Webinars.

•The government shutdown and what it means for the Auxiliary.

•Updates from area Flotillas and Auxiliary Aviation.



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US C O A S T G U A R D A U X I L I A R Y

T h e P e l o r u s

FROM THE COMMANDERGreetings to all.

It is time for the fall division meeting already. It seems that we just held this

meeting a very short time ago. But then from another point of view, it seems so

long ago. Either way, it has been a privilege to serve as your Division

Commander and I look forward to another year, provided I am elected again at

the election meeting. Thank you for your contributions to the successes in 2013

and your dedication to all of our missions and cornerstones.

Our Division was very busy again. Even though the overall

numbers are down from previous years, there have been

numerous patrols, VE blitzes, PA events, and PE classes.

Recently I had the privilege of participating in the Great Portage Race (GPR) held on 9/14, at Lak

Murray. Three facilities (2 boats, and 1 PWC) participated in providing a safety buffer for the

teams (16 participants). Commodore Jay Dahlgren, Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara Burchfield, AnGraham provided the facilities. Also, thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, Don Carty, and Bob Weskerna fo

serving as crew. Thanks to Barbara Burchfield and Sue Carty for serving onshore to assist the GPR rac

committee in person. It was a good day and all of sea cadets survived the course. Make sure to check out the link

below for additional information.

The State: Navy Sea Cadets Compete in Great Portage Race Continued

Page Fou

Al Crothers

Division Twelve Commande

Division Twelve ~ Seventh Coast Guard District

Fall Edition, 2013

Cover Photo: “Master Chief ” operated by COMO Jay Dahlgren, Flotilla 12-1, The Inland Sea Lake

Marion, supported The Lake Murray SUP Classic along with local law enforcement on

September 28, 2013. Photo provided by Barbara Burchfield.

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T A B L E OF C ONTENTS

In This Issue

The Division Commander’s Report Page 2, 4-5

Report from the Vice-Commander Page 8Working with Webinars Page 5

Lake Murray SUP Classic Page 13-14

Third Quarter Mission Hours Reports Page 29-30

Rev. Dr. Philip Poole, LL Page 7

Citadel Detachment Report Page 11

The Great Portage Race Page 9-10

Ann Graham earns PWO certification Page 17

State Liaison Report Page 27-28

Staff Officer List & Contact Info 1-32

Flotilla ReportsThe Inland Lakes Page 12

Charleston & Edisto Beach Page 15

East Cooper & Georgetown Page 16

Division Staf Ocer ReportsAuxiliary Aviation Page 18-19

Communications Services Page 21

Diversity & Inclusion Page 4

Human Resources Page 20

Information Systems Page 21

Marine Safety Page 25

Materials Page 23

Member Training Page 22-23

Navigational Services Page 23Operations Page 24, 26

Publications Page 21

Public Education Page 24

RBS Visitation Page 20

Secretary Records Page 26

Vessel Safety Examinations Page 25

The Government

Shutdown and

what it means for

the Auxiliary.

The following is an excerpt from this section of the

AUXMAN:

These circumstances will normally impact the

conduct of Auxiliary activities. In general, no

Auxiliary activities are considered exempt. This isdue not only to the lack of appropriations, but also

consideration that during a funding hiatus

significantly greater risk is posed for the Coast

Guard, Auxiliarists, and third parties in terms of

liability if damage or injury were to occur as a

result of the conduct of Auxiliary activities. It

should, therefore, be expected that all Auxiliary

activities will be directed to cease as part of the

announcement of a funding hiatus, regardless of

whether Coast Guard funds are normally applied for

their performance or not. This would also include

all activities for which assignment to duty stems

from the performance of the duty itself without the

issuance of written orders (e.g., performing vessel

safety checks, teaching boating safety classes

conducting public outreach services, attending

Auxiliary conferences, meetings, or training

sessions). Auxiliary activity should only be

expected to be performed if it is specifically

ordered by a Coast Guard order issuing authority in

direct support of an exempt mission as defined in

the Coast Guard Financial Resources Managemen

Manual, COMDTINST M7100.3 (series).



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FROM TH E C O M M A N D E R (C ONTD . )

Another activity occurred on Sept 27th. It was the

Lake Murray SUP Classic (Stand Up Paddle Board).

These are 5 and 10K races out on the lake. The

thought of paddling a board over those distances

seems exhausting without even participating in it. The

Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol units from SC

DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriff’s

Departments in the race with 2 boats, one PWC, and a

mobile communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and

crew from two flotillas participated. The PWC

operational facility was able to maneuver into areas

restrictive to the larger boats, carrying boarders andtheir equipment to shore. Commodore Jay Dahlgren,

Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara

Burchfield, Ann Graham provided the facilities. Also,

thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, and Ron

Cunningham for serving as crew.

Lake Murray SUP Classic

I’m sure there were other activities which were

similar to this, but I do not have the details. Please

send them along when you participate in these types

of public events. We should all be proud when we

provide assistance to the boating public. I know I am.

I like to make sure we get recognized for it also.

Thanks again to everyone for a job well done.

BRAVO ZULU.

Just a reminder that we are having the division

elections for DCDR and VCDR at the Fall Division

Meeting, currently scheduled for Saturday, 12

October at the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks public

meeting room. But this may change based on the

government shutdown directives we have been given.

There is additional information on this which can b

found on page three.

The candidates running are:

DCDR: Al Crothers (DCDR 12)

VCDR: John Murphy (VCDR 12)

We hope to have representation from Secto

Charleston and Station Charleston at our meeting if

or when it occurs. We may even have representatio

from the Maritime Law Enforcement Academ

(MLEA) attending the meeting to go over the noncompliant vessel pursuit course that will be availabl

soon. Please try to attend to show them our suppor

and hear about the new program.

Auxiliary Activities during

Government Shutdown

We have been told to stand down from a

activities until the government shutdown can b

resolved (for additional information, please se

AUXMAN reference on page three).

This will adversely affect the division meeting i

it continues through October 12th as we will b

required to cancel it. The Division elections will hav

to be held on an alternative date. Flotilla election

will also have to be held on alternative dates if thcurrent situation continues. Please communicate wit

your local Flotilla Commanders to stay up to date o

what we can or cannot do during this time period.

One thing that we can

continue with is personalContinued on

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FROM TH E C O M M A N D E R (C ONTD . )

member training (such as online courses like AUXLMS, Auxiliary Procedure Guide Course, Vessel Examiner

Marine Dealer Visitors, Instructor, etc.). No travel is allowed though. So, take advantage of this time to updat

your skills and fulfill requirements. I would also suggest that you use this time to double-check your paperwor

to make sure you’ve submitted hours to your FSO-IS.

Thanks for your support

Al Crothers

DCDR 12

Diversity & Inclusion

Al Crothers, SO-DV

Diversity is about our commitment

to embrace men and women of

all racial, cultural, ethnic, and

religious backgrounds as full,equal, and vital members of our

organization.

Diversity is about acknowledging differences and

adapting practices to create an inclusive environment

in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds

are valued. It is about understanding the individual

differences among our members that arise from a

broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and

recognizing the value of using those different

perspectives and ideas to enhance the quality and

outcomes of our mission.

Our diversity is shaped by a variety of characteristics

including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language,

religious beliefs, life stages, education, career sexu

orientation, personality and marital statu

Additionally, diversity means accepting, welcomi

and valuing the differences inherent in eve

individual and recognizing the contribution that

diverse membership can make to our organization

effectiveness and operational performance.

Elected leaders and staff officers must impleme

strategies specific to the needs of their local uni

Plans must be consistent with the requirements s

forth in the NACO's Strategic Plan and Diversi

Statement. Remember that our Diversity leadersh

team stands ready to provide any assistance request

in support of your local program.

Also, please congratulate Flotilla 12-6 for earning t

NACO Three Star Award for Diversity Excellenc

They are one of the few from the entire district to

so in this inaugural year of the program. I look forwa

to seeing additional Flotillas earning the award in t

future.

Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12

October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available



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W O R K I N G W I T H W E B I N A R S

The 2013 National ConventionTraining (NACON) took place in

San Diego, California this year

August 21-25. While sitting in the

comfort of our own home, we were

almost there!

NACON featured a series of webinars, including

the Civil Rights seminar that we needed to take as one

of the mandatory training courses for Auxiliary

members. Until recently, it was the only course not

available online at the Auxiliary Learning

Management System website; all eight LMS courses

are now accessible for online learning at Auxiliary

Learning.

Webinars are being offered more frequently and

are especially welcome by members, like us, whonormally travel many miles for training opportunities.

Imagine the time and fuel cost savings by taking a

webinar. After you register for a course online, you

receive an email with instructions on what you need

and a link to join the webinar. If you add it to you

Outlook calendar, you will even get a reminder ahead

of time. Participation in a webinar requires either a

telephone or connection to your computer and

speakers. We both used our laptops and headsets for

better listening clarity.

The Civil Rights course was taught by Ralph

Tomlinson, Deputy Director, Training Department

(DIR-TD), one of the original pioneers of webinar

training in the Auxiliary. Tomlinson also offeAUXOP course webinars online, a great tool whic

has enabled significant growth in the auxilia

operations program for knowledge and proficiency.

We’ve taken some of Tomlinson’s online cours

and not only learned a great deal but developed som

online auxiliary friendships across the nation. Y

would be surprised to meet other Auxiliarists from

far away as Guam and Italy during the courses. In th

case of AUXOP webinars, you are able to have a tw

way conversation when the instructor permits it an

not just listen in. Just like in school, you hold up yo

hand - a small icon that lets the instructor know you

like to talk. Beware when the microphone is ope

sounds from radio, TV, and other noises (like eatin

become monster background noise to everyone!

Upon completion of the online course the Webin

instructor enters your course completion informatio

into Auxdata.

Webinars are powerful tools for instructio

workshops and training. Your Flotilla Staff Office

Member Training will send an announcement when

webinar becomes available.

Make sure to give it a try, and enjoy the experien

while learning.

Article by Barbara Burchfield

Branch Chief , Recreational Boating Safety Outreach

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FROM YOUR L AY L E A D E R

With the Auxiliary elections approaching, I

thought reflecting on the subject of leadership

might be appropriate. It has been said that

“leadership is one of the most observed and least

understood phenomena on earth.” One of the

greatest difficulties in understanding what makes

for strong leadership is the inability to comprehend

the fact that “true leadership begins in moral

commitment, and that its techniques are derived

from, and legitimated by, the nature of that moral

commitment.”

Former Commandant of the US Marine Corps,

General Charles C. Krulak taught: “From the early

patriots of the Revolution to Marines of the present,

there has been an unbroken line of service

excellence in times of peace and war. We are proudstewards of this heritage, and it is incumbent upon

each and every one of us to hand it down to future

generations. Our forebears expected it, our nation

needs it, and future generations of Marines demand

it.”

We, as true God-fearing leaders, in whatever

our circle of influence, can pave the way for the

liberties we all long to enjoy and celebrate. True

leaders find every way they can to liberate the

people for whom they have stewardship.

Those who exercise wisdom, discernment and

even a righteous use of their power are those who

set human souls free to think, to feel, to dream,

make attempts at what they want in life, re-evaluate

their efforts, try again and, finally, achieve true

greatness.

President John F. Kennedy believed highly in

this and stated the following:

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has

passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered

not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics,

but for our contribution to the human spirit.”

It is an honor and a privilege to be given the

opportunity to serve in the Auxiliary’s Chain of

Leadership. It is commendable to be able to serve

at any level within the mission areas of theAuxiliary. Let us keep always in our prayers both

good and struggling leaders and remember to

exercise your privilege to vote for the leaders you

desire this October. May God bless you, and may

God continue to bless our Coast Guard Family.

God’s love,

Phil

The Peace That Comes with Good Leadership

Rev. Dr. Phillip Poole, LL



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VIC E C OMMANDERS REPORT

This summer has rolled by at warp speed and I still

have some unfinished personal auxiliary objectives

that proved more challenging than originally

anticipated. New member recruitment has been the

high item on my list and I have spent considerable

search time in pursuing the secret.

After all this time I have found no easy answers.

The search discovered countless articles from high

level folks and included a 175-page Naval

Postgraduate School thesis- entitled Enhancing

Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers in the USCGAuxiliary. There is an abundance of information and

reference, but I am satisfied no one has the answer.

The Auxiliary has lost thousands of members for

various reasons as have all volunteer organizations.

Our traditional recruiting methods via public safe

boating courses, vessel checks, or recruitment by a

friend no longer bring in sufficient new members to

make up numbers lost. Our senior Auxiliary leadership

is likely looking at how we must change to have the

volunteer workforce in the required numbers to fulfill

missions and yet fit within the military Coast Guard

structure.

The Auxiliary, like all volunteer organizations will

survive but we must begin to adopt to our potential

membership pool rather than the membership poolhaving to adopt to former commitments and standards.

I see our best near term opportunity is to focus on

every member holding office, having qualifications,

participating in operations missions and training.

These are the activities that create positive

experiences.

We also continue to

hear from our senior

leadership about the fun

factor benefit. On this

score we will have an

incredible opportunity to

build on our social

capital with Flotilla

a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e

Division Change of

W a t c h ( C O W ) i n

January. The venue has been moved to the Isle Palms in an upscale setting. Since the majority of o

members live close we need to promote widespre

participation.

As one suggestion, Flotilla Commanders may wi

to discuss with members the prospect of not having t

traditional Flotilla Christmas party and organizin

special table sections at the COW. All of yo

promotion ideas are needed.

We always have the opportunity to personal

bring a guest to a flotilla meeting for some exposu

and I encourage everyone to pursue that option. Th

best recruiting and retention strategy is to live t

Coast Guard values. People are drawn to people a

organizations that are authentic.

Semper Paratus

John Murphy

VCDR

John Murphy

Vice Division Commande



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T H E G R E A T P O R T A G E RAC E

The Great Portage Race of 2013 took place

September 14 at Dreher Island Park, Lake Murray with

competition between three Navy Sea Cadet Corps

(NSSC) divisions in South Carolina; Columbia’s

Palmetto Division, Mt. Pleasant’s Yorktown Division,

and Beaufort’s Port Royal Division.

Sixteen cadets competed in the canoe race, which

included six arrival and departure checkpoints to

locate, knowledge tests at four of the checkpoints,

canoe skills on the water, and a challenging uphill

portage of the canoe over land to the finish line. The

competition was divided into two age categories, ages

11-14 and 15-18.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members from three

flotillas in Division 12 supported this event, on the

water and on land. Auxiliary members also loaned five

VFH radios to race officials in order to monitor the

various land checkpoints.

Thomas J. Brown was Race Committee Chairma

planning the logistics and communicating with tea

leaders via monthly teleconference. The Navy Leag

(www.navyleague.org) is primary sponsor of T

Great Portage Race. One of the primary missions

the Navy League is to support youth programs such

the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

In his email of 18SEP, Brown says, “Festus,

special thanks directly to you and your shipmates w

manned the two USCGA boats and skidoo. Not on

does your presence add significantly to the safety

the teams while on the lake but does much to keep m

stomach from churning when there are those lo

periods of silence over the radio from start to finish.”

Auxiliary vessels provided a safety zone for t

paddlers between the shoreline and faster power bo

in the area. They kept a particularly close watch on t

young Sea Cadets with less experience. The PW

operational facility

After Action Report by Barbara Burchfield.

Photos by Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burchfield and Barbara Burchfield.

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T H E G R E A T P O R T A G E RAC E

was able to maneuver into shallow waters that

restricted the larger boats and was a welcome addition

this year.

James Offutt, National President, Navy League of

the United States, Bryant Kohut, Race Coordinator,

and Thomas Brown presented awards in a formal

ceremony following the race. Awards were presented

for First, Second and Third place winners, Best Team,

and “Spirit”. All other teams received the Navy League

Challenge Coin. Auxiliarist photographers Barbara

Burchfield and Sue Carty covered the race from startto finish for both the Auxiliary and Navy League.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Naval Sea

Cadet Corps (USNSCC) was issued in 2009, and

provides guidance on policies contained in the Coast

Guard Public Affairs Manual (COMDINST

M5728.2D).

As shown in the photo below, 2013 Great Portage

Race (GPR) t-shirts included recognition of the USCG

Auxiliary for its support.

A special thanks to Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burchfield and Barbara Burchfield for submitting

these photographs. Great job everyone!



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Cadet

James McManus

TH E C I T A D E L MI LI TARY COLLEG E O F S OU TH CAROLI NA

D e t a c h m e n t

With summer coming to a close and the crispness of the autumn air

everywhere except Charleston, the Citadel Detachment has hit the ground

running. After a week of getting settled and adjusting back to cadet life,

we began to actively recruit in the Corps of Cadets, and not just

specifically in the freshman class. Out of the twenty-or-so new

members of the unit, a large portion comes from the upper classes. It

appears there are many cadets that are interested in a possible career

in the US Coast Guard who hid in the woodwork!

Since the Citadel Detachment was the first AUP college detachment in thecountry, it is only fitting that we are the first detachment to implement the new AUP

curriculum this year. The curriculum strikes a comprehensive balance between

US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew requirements,

making it more manageable for college students busy with classes and

extra-curricular activities.

This month also bore witness to a fantastic trip to Small Boat

Station Charleston with the new members, or “swabs.” The

weekend’s activities included going underway on a 41’ and having a

waterfront tour of Charleston! The Citadel Detachment also has a new

logo, which is shown to the right.

Semper Paratus

Cadet James McManus

There is a new logo for the Detachment as well,

designed by Cadet 1LT Sasha LaRiviere, former AU

National Division Leader. Featured, it will serve a

the new brand of The Citadel Detachment.



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TH E I N L A N D L A K E S

John Owen, FC

Flotilla 12-1 continues to maintain a visual presen

on Lakes Marion and Moultrie, and within o

surrounding boating communities, to include Lak

Murray. During July, August and September, membe

have been very busy with a variety of activities. We s

up PA Information Booths on Lake Marion for the “Ju

4th” weekend and Cabela’s “King Cat” Tournament.

We also conducted 12 safety and event patrols o

Lakes Marion, Moultrie, and Murray. Additionally, w

conducted several MSEP visits to local docks an

marinas, and presented a Suddenly-In-Comman presentation to 30 youths in the Sumter area. O

October 12, we will participate in the Clarendon Coun

Safety Fair, with area Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS an

other Emergency Service Providers. Make sure to che

out the photos above and to the right from recent even

at Flotilla 12-1.

Jerry Ruschkofski, FC

Congratulations to everyone who

worked on the Lake Murray SUP

Classic. The event was a great success,

and I’m very appreciative of the

dedication of members from all across

Division 12 for their hard work. Bravo

Zulu!!

As summer is now behind us, we’re

beginning to see the signs of fall

weather. While it is certainly a relief from the heat and

humidity of summer, the onset of fall and winter also

means colder water temperatures. Although we discuss

cold water survival with the recreational boating public

year-round, it is especially important at this time of year.

Not only for the boating public, but also for Auxiliarists

as we go on cold water patrols. Make sure to stay warm,

stay hydrated, and stay safe.

Another crowded day in the “Locks”

returning from the Cooper River up to Lake

Moultrie.

Seventy-three feet later,

safely on Lake Moultrie.

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L A K E M U R R A Y S UP C L A S S I C

The Lake Murray SUP Classic was held Saturday, Septemb

28, 2013, sponsored by the Lake Murray SUP Club and Kialo

Paddles. The event benefits the Special Olympics of SC an

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital’s “Camp Kemo”, a summe

camp for children ages 5-18 with cancer and their siblings.

The SUP Classic is billed as a World Paddle Associatio

(WPA) sanctioned event and a Regional Championship Race. Th

event also featured a Special Olympics race and demonstrationsponsored by New Wave Paddle-boarding. Approximately 16

paddle boarders entered in one of the two races, 5K and 10K, th

started from the Lexington public park near the dam. The tw

separate race courses joined together in the final leg.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol uni

from SC DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriff

Departments in the race with two boats, one PWC, and a mobil

communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and crew from thre

flotillas participated.

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An After Action Report

Photos submitted by Barbara Burchfield, RBS Outreach

S UPP O RT NAME FLOTI LLA

“Voyager” (Boat) Coxswain

Boat Crew

Festus Burchfield

Barbara Burchfield

12-6 East Cooper

12-6 East Cooper

“Master Chief” (Boat)

CoxswainBoat Crew

Boat Crew

Jay DahlgrenJohn Owen

William Hayes

12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion

12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion

“Voo Doo” (PWC) Coxswain Ann Marie Graham 12-6 East Cooper

Mobile Unit Lead Ron Cunningham 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion



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L A K E M U R R A Y S UP C L A S S I C

William Hayes, Flotilla 12-1, was the Auxiliary

Point of Contact (POC), coordinating with the sponsor

POCs and the Auxiliarists. COMO Jay Dahlgren’s

operational facility “Master Chief” was PATCOM

with Coxswain Festus Burchfield’s operational facility

“Voyager” maintaining the safety zone. The PWC

operational facility “Voo Doo” operated by Coxswain

Ann Graham was able to maneuver into areas

restrictive to the larger boats.

In addition to variances in skill levels andexperience, weather played a big role in race

performance. The water temperature was 75F. Wind

varied 10-15 mph, creating head winds and wave

actions that proved challenging for many of the paddle

boarders. In some cases the novice boarders were not

making way at all against the wind and several

boarders and their equipment were taken aboard the

assisting vessels.

SUP is the acronym for Stand Up Paddle-board,

one of the fastest growing personal water recreation

sports in the nation. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

classifies paddle-boards as vessels, requiring that

paddle-boarders comply with Coast Guard navigation

rules and safety requirements, unless a paddle-board is

being used as a surfboard. Among those rules, paddl

boarders must have a sound-producing devic

(whistle) and a readily accessible USCG approve

Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for each person o

board, the same rules that apply to boats. Childre

less than 12 years old must wear the approved PF

when paddle-boarding.

As this was the first SUP Classic on the lake anconsidering the colder, windy weather, it should b

noted that there were no injuries or other event relate

incidents. Brian Murray, the Event Director, wa

appreciative that the Coast Guard Auxiliary vesse

were there to support and assist.



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Karen Andrews, FC

It’s been a great summer for us. We have been

doing helicopter training with Flotilla 10-1 in

Beaufort. The River sweep was held on September

21st, and we had four members participate. Patrols

have been going well this year, and we have done

some GPS training on the water. Our Flotilla will

also have a booth at the Art

Guild Show which will beheld on Oct 12th. Great job

everyone!

Paul Berka, FC

Flotilla 12-8 has had a great summer. We’veworked on boat crew training, safety patrols, and

public affairs events. We also have a new member to

our boating family. Her name is Honey Girl and

she’s already been on patrol with a boat crew of four,

and five crew trainees. The Honey Girl is a great

addition to 12-8 and is also an excellent training

platform.

I would also like to thank Brent Hepburn for his

many years of service to our Flotilla and to the Coast

Guard. Brent Hepburn has decided to retire. He has

worked as a translator for the Gold-side and has

dedicated nearly twenty years of service. All of us at

12-8 wish him the best in his future endeavors.

We also held a Flotilla cookout at the West

Ashley Outboard Motor Club. There were thirty-three members in attendance. A brief meeting was

also held, where we discussed an outline of public

affairs events for 2014. Not all dates have been set,

but this will help give us an idea of what level of

commitment we’re able to meet.

Hurricane preparedness events have been held

over the summer at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in West

Ashley. These events have proven to be a great way

to reach out to the community and promote boating

safety. In our interactions with the public, each

individual we speak with makes a difference. As

Auxiliarists, we know that a knowledgable boating

public is a safe boating public.

C H A R L E S T O N & EDISTO B E A C H

12-8 boat crew trainees helping prepare for patrol

on Honey Girl. Photo taken by Joe Woodbury.

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Article by Barbara Burchfield

Branch Chief, Recreational Boating Safety

Outreach

After towing her jet ski over 300 miles from

Charleston to northeast Georgia, on August 4, 2013,

Ann Marie Graham completed the Qualifying

Examination (QE) session to become the first female

qualified Auxiliary Personal Watercraft Operator

(PWO) in South Carolina.

It was a long road that took over a year and half.

The PWO program is one of three Auxiliary surface

operations qualifications: Coxswain, Boat Crew, and

Personal Watercraft Operator. Until now, in South

Carolina there was only one other PWO; 12-6 Flotilla

Commander Andy Poole. Andy was able to get his

PWO training and Qualifying Examination in Florida.

So far there have been no PWO QE sessions held in

South Carolina. Ann wants to change that.

Ann says “I look forward to helping oth

Auxiliarists in the Division get through the traini

process, personal qualification tasks (PQS) and ea

their PWO qualifications.”

The trip to Hiawassee, Georgia, enabled Ann

join Michael Hall, Vice Flotilla Commander 23,

meeting the dockside and on-water exercises requir

to become Auxiliary PWOs. They launched at La

Chatuge to demonstrate the

knowledge, competency and proficiency in managing and

maneuvering to Auxiliary

QE Doug Townes.

Well done, Ann!

C ONGRATULATIONS A NN ! !

Ann Marie Graham earns PWO Qualification!

Ann Graham

QE on Lake Chatuge. Photo by LouAnn Hall (spouse of Michael Hall, VFC Flotilla 23)



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Pictured are Air Commander Ron Sain (12-2),

BM1 Jared Wike, and Air Observer Be Moore at

Charleston Executive Airport.

Ron Sain, AAAC, Flotilla 12-2

Auxiliary aviation faced adverse flying weather

much of this summer. Moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and low pressure fronts caused low ceilings,

reduced visibilities, rain, and thunderstorms for the

entire southeast. Several scheduled missions were

cancelled and others terminated early because of

inclement weather over our AOR from Little River,

SC to Brunswick, GA.

Be Moore (12-12) arranged a familiarization flight

for Station Charleston BM1 Jared Wike to view his

AOR from McClellanville, SC to St. Helena Sound,

Charleston Harbor, and the rivers and inlets in

between. Wike was especially interested in the

shoaling and sandbars evident from 1000’ and made

photographs.

First Pilot Jay Byers (12-3) flew missions with

Observer Be Moore (12-12) and Air Crew Kent

McCoin (12-3) and stood Bravo 2 Alert with Ron Sain

(12-2) over the Labor Day weekend. Jay was called

o u t f o r

A U X I L I A R Y AVIATION

an early morning Search and Rescue (SAR) on

Sunday, September 8, but it was cancelled by Air

Station before launch when a boat missing overnight

was found south of Edisto Island.

DSO-AV Ken Plesser (12-3) was busy this quarter

traveling between Puerto Rica, St. Crois, USVI,

Miami, Clearwater and Savannah fulfilling his

responsibilities as District Staff Officer. Ken’s aircraft

was down for its FAA-required annual inspection plus

Ken is adding extensive modifications to improve

comfort and safety. With the additions of accessory

electronics his EF Johnson Radio will be more

accessible to everyone on board and Ken will be able

to use an iPad for navigation and digitalcommunication with other facilities, Sectors, and Air

Station Savannah.

Ken, like all pilots who volunteer their time and

aircraft, must comply with both United States Coast

Continued on following pa

Tommy Timberlake (12-4) filling up at

Ocean Isle Beach, NC.



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Guard Auxiliary Aviation aircraft inspections and

check rides and Federal Aviation Administration,

FAA, requirements for both a lengthy and expensive

annual aircraft inspection, periodic check rides to

maintain instrument and competency requirements,

and a physical exam by a FAA-designated physician.

Ron Sain flew Maritime Observation Missions

with new Air Crew-certified Bud Shepard (12-4), Air

Observer Ann Marie Graham (12-6) who is pictured

in the below-right photo, taking fuel samples for

contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant; Air Observer Jim Nelson (12-4) pictured in the right photo,

checking the aircraft oil at Hilton Head Island, SC,

and Air Crew Tommy Timberlake (12-4) pictured in

the photo on the previous page, filling up N42WD at

the self serve pump at Ocean Isle Beach, NC after a

logistics mission to Columbia, SC.

Not only are crew expected to perform tasks

learned from the Air Crew and Air Observer Syllabus,

but also basic aircraft safety and stewardship like

fueling up the aircraft post-mission at the self-serve

pump to save 10-15% off the Fixed Base Operation,

FBO, full serve prices.

Ron Sain

Flotilla 12-2

A U X I L I A R Y AVIATION

Above Photo: Ann Graham (12-6) taking fuel sample

for contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant.

Jim Nelson (12-4) checking the aircraft oil

levels at Hilton Head Island, SC.

Did you know?

In 1962, a USCG crew in a UF-2G Grumman Albatross set the world record for an amphibian non-sto

distance flight. On 25 October 1962, the UF-2G 7255 took off from Kodiak, Alaska and flew to Pensacola

Florida. They took off on a runway in Kodiak and landed in the water at Pensacola, having travelled 3,10

nautical miles.



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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ER R E P O R T S

Human Resources

John Owen, SO-HR

Please congratulate two recently

appointed to FSO-HR: Wendy

Balelo from 12-6; and Edward

Wozniak, Jr., from 12-10.

Since the beginning of the year, Division 12 has

attracted, via internet, 66 interested people. Only a

fraction of those initially interested make it to a

meeting, and even a smaller fraction actually become

members (7 new members for Division so far for 2013).All flotilla members, please make special efforts to

mentor (contact and assist) potential members with

getting involved in your flotillas – this is not just the

FSO-HR’s responsibility. Also, take the initiative to get

new and potential members involved, don’t assume

someone else will do

something.

The “HR Corner” on

the D7 website is a great

resource for accurate and

q u i c k i n f o r m a t i o n

regarding; E-Responder Program; Member Information;

New Member Processing; Mentoring; Recruiting

Awards; Uniform Information. The section on New

Member Processing will completely outline the

application process – this will assist FC’s and FSO’s-HR with ensuring applications and the other forms

needed get processed quickly.

Also, please make sure to review the Mentoring

Program. This outlines steps for mentor selection,

responsibilities and provides check-lists to ensure new

members don’t get left out through the application an

initial training/uniform process to fend for themselv

(How many of you remember how that feels?)

Program Visitation

Dwaine Harris, SO-PV

Change of watch is coming and

so is change of office for many of us.

One of our duties as a FSO or SO

is to transfer all property and records

to our successor. Saving records in hard copy, DVD, o

flash drive form is a great way to help our successor g

off in the right direction. DVD’s can be mailed, so th

is my first choice. What do you put on this DVD

really up to you.

• On a Program Visitor list should be the address

of all your partners. This will help get the new perso

started.• You should include the date to have your article

for newsletters if that is required.

• You also want to include the dates in which repor

are due up the chain of leadership.

• You should have a list of measurable goals.

• Copy any templates, emails or correspondence th

might help the new PV.

• Make a list of the most poplar handouts and activ

spots in your area of operations.

• Set a day and time to do visits.

I am sure you have and idea of what would help

new person and if you stay in this position it could he

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Information Systems

Sue Hastings, SO-IS

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. If you

have any outstanding missions or 99 hours, please get

them in as soon as possible. Do not wait to the end of

the year or you might lose out on a certification and go

into REYR status. This year the Coast Guard will run

the REYR process on December 31st.

Anyone who has not completed,

submitted and have recorded in

AUXDATA the annual certificationrequirements before that date, will

go into REYR for 2014. Any time or

courses submitted after that date will

count, but the Flotilla Commander will have to submit a

ticket through the D7 Help Desk to manually remove the

REYR certification. This is not an automatic function.

This year two long time FSOs-IS have retired. Don

Davis in Flotilla 12-3 and Bob Mathewes in Flotilla

12-8. We will miss their help and expertise in the IS

community. Two new FSOs-IS have taken over the

positions, and I am glad to report that both are certified

as IS inputters. Don Carty has taken over for 12-3, and

is a past FSO-IS for 12-1, and has taken the AUX-10 C-

School. In Flotilla 12-8, William Carter has assumed the

FSO-IS job, and he has also taken the AUX-10 C-

School. Your cooperation with these new IS officers isappreciated.

If you are not sure what mission code or form to use,

please check with your FSO-IS, he or she will be glad to

work with you to get the correct data into AUXDATA in

a timely manner.

Communications Services

David Hastings, SO-CS

As webmaster for the Division 12 website I cou

use your help. If you have any pictures of events o

functions in the Division, could you please send me

copy to include on the web page with an sho

description. We need to keep our photos up to date

the webpage is sometimes the first impression of the C

Auxiliary for members of the boating public.

Check out your Flotilla webpage to see what

happening in your area. Please make sure that yoFlotilla FSO-CS and webmaster know about what

happening in the Flotilla and is given any informatio

pictures, etc. to keep your website interesting and up

date.

Publications

William Carter, SO-PB

First, I would like to extend my deepest sympathifor the people of Georgetown, SC. The fire that h

devastated the historic district is an incredible traged

and the people of Georgetown are in my thoughts an

prayers. South Carolina has faced disasters in the past

the form of war, earthquakes and hurricanes, and, as w

have in the past, we will rebuild for a better tomorrow.

The circulation of The Pelorus remains steady wi

about 350 readers. One of the main benefits of having

Division-level newsletter is that it helps everyon

remain informed. Not all Flotillas in Division 1

maintain their own newsletter, so for some of ou

membership, The Pelorus is their primary Auxiliar

publication.




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Member Training

Be Moore, SO-MT

The third quarter of 2013 saw a

surge in “on the water” activities

with an emphasis on crew and

coxswain training. Practically all of

our flotillas have some type of

ongoing coxswain/crew training.

The goal, of course, is to finish off this training with

successful QEs before the end of the boating season.

Classroom training also appears to be on the upswingwith many members actively engaging the on-line

Auxiliary Learning Management System, AUXOPS

courses, and the myriad of other training courses. Our

thanks to Richard Daniel of Flotilla 12-8 for conducting

a First Aid/CPR/AED class open to all division

members.

Effective September 1, 2013, Team Coodination

Training (TCT) has been revised. Auxiliarists who are

selected and meet criteria in accordance with the

following provisions are authorized to deliver Initial and

Five Year currency maintenance Team Coordination

Training (TCT) to other Auxiliarists. Additionally, new

Initial and Five Year Currency Maintenance TCT

Workshops are intended to be delivered in half-day

sessions, respectively. They have been developed to

encourage greater participation in the training processand to better utilize experienced Auxiliarists in their

presentation.

Team Coordination Training (TCT)

A. TCT Facilitator Selection Process:

(1)An Auxiliarist must be nominated by his/h

Flotilla Commander (FC) or Division Command

(DCDR) and then be approved through the Auxiliar

chain of leadership to the cognizant District Capta

(DCAPT) or District Directorate Chief (DDC), wi

an info copy to the District Commodore (DCO).

(2) A nominee approved by the DCAPT or DD

shall be submitted to the Director of Auxiliar

(DIRAUX) for selection and designation as a TC

Facilitator.

(3) A nominee must possess either of the followin

qualifications:a) Certified Instructor and certified Coxswain, o

certified Instructor and non-current Coxswain who h

logged at least 250 Coxswain hours in AUXDATA; or

b) Certified Instructor and either certified First Pil

or Aircraft Commander, or certified Instructor and non

current First Pilot or Aircraft Commander who h

logged at least 150 Pilot hours in AUXDATA.

B. Nominees shall be selected based on prove

excellence in these fields and their ability t

communicate effectively. Initial designation as a TC

Facilitator will be for three years, after which he/sh

must be re-designated by the Director. TCT Facilitato

shall be reevaluated based on their performance

participation during this period.

C. These TCT Facilitators shall be labeled

AUXDATA as "TCTAUX" (TCT Facilitators wh

receive their designation via completion of Coast Guatraining shall maintain the label of "TCTFAC"

AUXDATA). TCT Facilitators who are not r

designated at the conclusion of their three year perio

will be placed in REYR status in AUXDATA. Failure

be re-designated by the DIRAUX during the next fiv

consecutive years in





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REYR status shall result in complete loss of this

designation. The only way for a TCT Facilitator to again

perform such activity will be to undergo the entire

selection process.

D. The DIRAUX shall have sole authority to

designate or remove these TCT Facilitators.

E. The following resource materials will be

available on the Auxiliary Response Directorate website

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=r-dept

(1) TCT Slide Presentation

(2) TCT Facilitator Guide

(3) TCT Participant Guide

AUXOP Program

The AUXOP program has been significantly

broadened by inclusion of 29 acceptable National

Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant Type 3

ICS courses. These courses count as two credits for successful completion of all required elements (i.e., the

in-class course, the corresponding PQS, and the

associated oral board - all as applicable).

Tasks for them have been created in AUXDATA (all

assigned to the Non-mandatory ICS Tasks competency).

Their acceptability is immediate, but their integration

into AUXDATA's AUXOP calculation is not expected

earlier than January 1, 2014.

The Auxiliary Learning Management System

(AUXLMS) is now operational and can be used to

complete all Auxiliary mandated training courses.

Accordingly, enrolled Auxiliarists have until December

31, 2016 to complete this battery of courses. Newly

enrolling Auxiliarists must complete this battery with

the first year of membership as defined in th

provisions.

Materials

Michael J. Mikutaitis, SO-MA

Flotilla commanders are reminded that a potenti

increase in postal rates should take place in Janua

2014. The increase can be as high as $0.03. You shoul

order accordingly.

Since it is October, thought should be given

publications needed for training and boating safet

Please do not wait until the last minute to plan. Until th

government shutdown ends do not expect materials

be shipped and they may be delayed if shipped. Chec

for updates to manuals and forms. Do not assume th

the form you have saved on your computer is the mo

current.

Navigation Services

Allen James, SO-NS

Flotilla 12-10 has qualified Karl Gettmann as a

Aids Verifier under the new PQS qualificatio

requirement. Flotilla 12-4 and 12-10 have been taske

by ANT Georgetown to verify numerous PATONS alon

the ICW from McClellanville to Little River Inlet whic

is required every 3 years.

The flotillas also have verified PATONS on th

many fishing piers, marinas and landings from Cherr

Grove to Pawleys Island. Any member who would lik

to become an Aids Verifier should contact your FSO-N

for requirements.


Member Training (Contd.)







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Public Education

Bob Mathewes, SO-PE

The following is a summary of activities

for the Public Education department.

• Lake Marion (12-1) reports that their first About

Boating Safely (ABS) class was a great success with

fifteen graduates. They also were invited to give a

30-minute presentation to the students at Dorchester

Academy. They had 13 people signed up for an ABS

class this month on 15 June.

• Grand Strand (12-2) has had no activity.• Lake Murray (12-3) held a class for 17 students

in April with 8 of the students 15 or under. They

have another class scheduled for 3 August.

• Central Grand Strand (12-4) started the year with

no instructors and no FSO-PE. Charles Budnick is

now their only instructor and the FSO-PE. He is

working to get a team of instructors (Flotilla 12-10

has offered to help) and a venue to hold classes.

• East Cooper (12-6) held a class at the Daniel

Island Library on 16 March and graduated five

students. On April 20th they conducted a class for 16

students. They will also be conducting classes for

Boeing.

• Charleston (12-8) has conducted three classe

The first was on 2 February with twenty-thr

students. The second was 10 March and graduat

thirteen. Their third class was 18 May with eig

students. They have classes scheduled for 22 Ju

(after this writing) and 27 July at Charles Tow

Landing State Park.

• Georgetown (12-10) held their first class

Station Georgetown for fifteen students on 2

January. They made a presentation to 153 secon

graders at the Waccamaw Elementary school

Tuesday, 30 April and held an ABS class on 25 MaEight people attended and passed with flying colors

• Edisto Island (12-12) has had no reportab

activity.

There was a live training webinar conducted on

March covering a new web based system called AU

plus PE. This system is designed to facilitate reco

keeping certificate and card production, schedules, e

for PE classes. Ellen Newman (12-1) and Kel

Duncan (12-8) took part. Despite a technical glit

that necessitated a long delay and a change in the le

site they both seemed to feel that it was worthwhile.

Operations

Joe Fleming, SO-OP

This year’s fiscal budget had us limited all year on

our performance to what we as Auxiliarists could do.

The bad thing is that it looks like next year’s outlook

may be just as bad. Division 12 has performed 521

patrols this year, with 1,795 hours reported. This is

surface time only. Considering our restrictions this past

year, I think we did a great job supporting the Gold

side with their missions.

Flotillas reported throughout the year on traini

new members and supporting the Coast Guard w

their training needs. Regattas and special events fill

in the rest of our time on the water.

With the new AOM system in place, we have had

few bugs in it. Overall, it looks like an improveme

over the previous system. Sector AUXLO has be

very helpful in assisting us with the

adjustment to the new system.Continued

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How to be the best darn Vessel Examiner possible!

And then become a Program Visitor too!

Start by going to the V-Department website. On

this page you will find the links to training tools and

the open book on-line Vessel Examiner test. These

tools can be used by your FSO-MT or FSO-VE as well

as by you to self-study the course. We call this page

the Vessel Examination/Program Visitor “Tool Kit.”

The key to becoming a great Vessel Examiner is all

in the training. Becoming a Vessel Examiner can be

done by classroom instruction along with hands on

training, or by self-study along with some hands on

training.

It is very important that you understand that

questions on the Open Book Vessel Examiner’s

Examination come from the Vessel Safety Check

Manual (M16796.8), the USCG Auxiliary Facilities

Guide, and the forms associated with the VE

Department: ANSC-7003, 7008, 7012, 7038, and 7045.

All of these items are linked below.

1. The first and most important tool is the VSC

Manual M16796.8. Download a copy at thefollowing link: VSC Manual

2. Changes to this manual can be downloaded at:

Changes to VSC Manual

3. Download the Forms ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008,

ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038 and ANSC-7045 from the

forms page at: http://forms.cgaux.org

The Vessel Examination/Program Visitor tool kit

loaded with useful links and information including, b

not limited to:

• Inspection of Coast Guard Auxiliary operation

facilities designed for Vessel Examiners only.

• Links to the Vessel Examiners Course on-li

examination.

• The Recreation Boating Safety Program Visi

manual to become certified as a PV.

• Links to obtain/print personalized Ves

Examination business cards.

• Information about inspecting personal water cr(PWC) and paddle craft.

• Information about Visual Distress Signals, lo

and state regulations…And so much more!

The Marine Safety program seems to need som

motivation and direction in order to increase activity

have asked up the chain for some tips and ideas

order to help our flotillas. I have seen some messag

which suggest a change in the MS mission and goa

But there have been no official changes to share

this point).

I would like to recognize Flotilla 12-4 (and FS

MS Eric Hurlin) for their Marine Safety program believe that Eric has not missed a monthly report t

year. Keep up the good work 12-4!

I welcome tips, ideas and suggestions from

members having ideas on how to make the M

program more active and effective.

Vessel Examinations

Andy Poole, SO-VE

Marine Safety

Rick Bankert, SO-MS

http://forms.cgaux.org/

http://vdept.cgaux.org/JobAidFiles/Vessel_Safety_Check_Manual_Errata.pdf

http://vdept.cgaux.org/JobAidFiles/VSC_Manual.pdf

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=V-DEPT&category=job-aid-kits











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S E C R E T A R Y R E C O R D S

Deborah Lee, SO-SR

Minutes from Division 12 Meeting

Mt. Pleasant Waterworks, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

• The meeting was called to order at 1030 hours by

Al Crothers, Division Commander

• The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Murphy,

Division Vice Commander.

• The Invocation was read by Al Crothers written by

Phillip Poole

Division Members in Attendance: (listed below)

DCDR Welcome/Introductions:

Al welcomed everyone. He then reviewed items

which were discussed at Commander’s Call.

Division Minutes: The April Division meetin

minutes were approved at Commanders’ Call as listed

the Pelorus newsletter.

Financial Report: The financial report w

approved at Commander’s Call as submitted by Vi

Giardina.

Division Staff Officer Reports: Please read sta

officer reports in the Pelorus.

A motion was made by Vito Giardina to adjourn th

meeting, which was then seconded by Joe Fleming. Th

meeting was adjourned at 1240 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Lee

SO-SR

Roster of members and guests present

12-1

John Owen

Jay Dahlgren

12-2

Carl Brown

12-3

Sue Carty

Don Carty12-4

Chuck Budnick

Tommy Timberlake

12-6

Bob Weskerna

Al Crothers

Deborah Lee

Jim Ramsey

Andy Poole

Ann Graham

Walter Runck

Barbara Burchfield

Festus Burchfield

12-8Paul Berka

Dwaine Harris

Bob Mathewes

Joe Fleming

Richard Daniel

12-10

John Murphy

Vito Giardina

Rick Bankert

Sue Hastings

Dave Hastings

Reggie Hollar

12-12Karen Andrews

Jim Andrews

Be Moore

Cliff Songer

Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12

October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available

Elections are coming up and ne

leadership will have their hands full wi

budget cuts and new regulations. As

volunteer organization we will have lots o

new challenges to work out as every new ye

brings. We will work through these challeng

as a group and make the changes required t

better our organization and ourselves as

group.

As always, make sure to practice ever

chance you get. You should make it secon

nature since anything can happen at any tim

and you must be ready for it.

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S T A T E L I A I S O N REPORT

Barbara Burchfield, SLO-SC

DNR reports that 2013 recreational boating safety

fatalities in the state have exceeded 2012 fatalities as of this report, through the end of August. We will meet

with the local law enforcement to see what contributing

factors are involved in these fatalities.

*DNR issues an annual report which is released the

following year in April-May.

We have sent introductions for newly appointed

LLO-SC Scott Heisler, and news of the USCG

Temporary Certificates of Documentation to BLA, DNR

and their legal counsel. Sector Charleston Change of

Command information was distributed and The Human

Powered Vessel Survey was also provided to BLA,

DNR, law enforcement and local paddle-sports

companies.

Festus was Lead Coxswain again this year for the

Great Portage Race (GPR) on 14SEP at Lake Murray,

sponsored by the Navy League. He collaborated with theEvent Coordinator and other sponsors. Five VHF radios

were loaned to the Navy League for event coverage.

Three operational facilities, Voyager, Voo Doo and

Master Chief, provided essential race safety zones for

the young canoe boaters. Barbara served as Public

Affairs Lead for both the Auxiliary and Navy League at

this event with much welcome help from Sue Cart

Flotilla 12-3.

Festus participated in the Coast Guard Sect

Charleston boarding officer training “Judgmental Use

Force Exercise” (JUFE) on 24JUN with operation

facility Voyager at the Federal Law Enforceme

Training (FLTC) facilities in Charleston.

We completed distribution of 14,500 SC DN

Boating Laws and Responsibilities handbooks

flotillas in Divisions 12, 2 and 10. This year we addDNR Tide Tables to the distribution with 10 cases to t

coastal flotillas in Division 12. DNR has added t

Auxiliary to its vendor supply needs through the SL

distribution process; in the future we can anticipate

larger supply of tide table books as DNR adds t

Auxiliary to its distribution.

Meetings & Attendance

• A u x i l i a r y S e c t o r C o o r d i n a t o r ( A S C

Teleconference monthly meetings with USCG Sect

Charleston and Auxiliary leadership helps

communicate important current events and issues.

• Flotilla meetings on 20JUN, 18JUL.

• Division 12 quarterly meeting 13JUL.

• Navy League “Great Portage Race” monthly eve

teleconferences; Navy League and multi-agen

sponsored event.• Lake Murray Safety Consortium meeting

19JUN; multi-agency and law enforcement grou

promoting an alliance for safety.

• Lake Murray Chamber of Commerce, Lake Murr

Association and Sea Tow partners.

F AT AL IT IE S I NJ UR IE S

2013 23 TBA*

2012 14 111

2011 19 98

2010 26 107




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S T A T E L I A I S O N REPORT (C ONTD . )

News releases, articles, photos, and stories

-Barbara Burchfield:

News release – external media:

• Scott Heisler appointed Legislative Liaison Officer

in South Carolina.

• USCG Human Powered Vessel survey.

• William Carter chosen as Editor of USCG

Auxiliary WAVES newsletter.

• USCG Auxiliary boat crews pass check rides

(Flotilla 12-4 QE Session)

Stories and photos for Flotilla 12-6 newsletter,

Coastal Currents:

• USCG Sector Charleston Change of Command

• Welcome to New Members.

• Flotilla 2012 Membership Award

• Ann Marie Graham earns PWO qualification.

• Three flotillas conduct Operations Training

Stories and photos published in D7 publication,

The Breeze:

• Judgmental Use of Force Exercise

• Class at the Cop Shop

• Coxswain Training

• Flotilla 12-1 SC House of Representatives

Resolution

SLO quarterly reports published in Division 12

newsletters:

• Boating safety article to Lake Murray Association

newsletter LakeLink promoting life jacket use and SC

DNR’s boating laws and responsibilities.

Public Education

In Public Education, Festus is Branch Chief, Cour

Development and Barbara is Branch Chief, Partnerin

Program, part of the team working to develop, impro

and enhance the PE programs and delivery platform

We continue to work individually with flotillas

promote their efforts and to provide resources and too

for success in support of the District 7 Strategic Plan

increase the number of boating safety classes an

students.

DNR and Aux are experiencing fewer studeregistrations in 2013 over 2012. There seem to be mo

challenges this year to getting students into t

classroom. As DNR switches their resources from boat

to hunter education in the winter months, it is a go

opportunity to hold Auxiliary classes during that tim

using all possible advertising techniques.

Barbara Burchfield

SLO-SC

DIVISION 1201 J AN TO 31

AUG 2013

Number of ABS Classes 21

Number of students

graduated

233

Students under the

age of 18

25.8%

Students registered at

DNR website

24.5%



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2013 M I S S I O N HOURS R E P O R T S

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12-1 3,689.10 -3% 12.00 -80% 147.00 -6% 89.70 -26% 1.40 -30

12-2 765.90 -71% 143.00 32% 6.00 -45% 0.00 -100% 10.10 -15

12-3 3,000.80 -34% 38.00 217% 28.00 -44% 145.00 -20% 116.70 259

12-4 6,716.10 71% 77.00 221% 264.50 211% 155.20 32% 19.30 20

12-6 10,926.35 -9% 199.50 -23% 134.50 -50% 452.70 3% 33.20 -33

12-8 7,392.45 10% 49.00 6% 102.00 -50% 342.00 -19% 0.00

12-10 3,762.85 -15% 0.00 -100% 26.00 -47% 451.00 -49% 1.50

12-12 1,951.40 -3% 3.00 -81% 11.00 -63% 101.00 23% 10.40

Total 38,205.95 -5% 521.50 -5% 719.00 -16% 1,736.60 -27% 192.60 72

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12-1 27.50 0.00 N/A* 32.00 -33% 453.50 -34% 90.00 84

12-2 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 8.00 -95% 45.80 -78% 0.00 -100

12-3 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 18.00 -90% 213.10 -48% 74.00 -47

12-4 58.60 40% 9.40 111.00 20% 599.00 59% 30.00 11

12-6 499.00 -6% 0.00 -100% 45.20 -75% 873.70 -12% 100.00 -55

12-8 526.75 96% 0.00 -100% 73.25 -30% 599.70 -15% 82.00 15

12-10 0.00 N/A* 13.00 N/A* 22.50 -77% 359.20 -14% 68.15 24

12-12 0.00 N/A* 0.00 -100% 21.00 -67% 427.00 11% 0.00 -100

Total 1,111.85 32% 22.40 -79% 330.95 -64% 3,571.00 -15% 444.15 -35

The information above is accurate as of 01 October

2013 from the D7 AuxInfo report. The increase/

decrease from the first to third quarters of 2012 is also

listed. Make sure to double-check your calendars and

submit all hours. Let’s get these numbers up!

* Flotilla did not log hours in this category for 2012

2013, therefore the percentage increase/decrease do

not apply.

Flotilla logged no hours in this category for th

third quarter of 2012.

http://www.uscga-district-7.org/auxinfo/auxinfo.html

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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ERS

Division Twelve Bridge

Division Commander Al Crothers [email protected]

Vice Division Commander John Murphy [email protected]

Immediate Past Division Commander Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]

Flotilla Commanders/Vice Commanders

12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea FC John Owen [email protected]

VFC Joe Newman [email protected]

12-2, Grand Strand FC Dorothy Schoch [email protected]

VFC Judith Ash [email protected]

12-3, Lake Murray FC Gerry Ruschkofski [email protected]

VFC Ken Uschelbec [email protected]

12-4, Central Grand Strand FC Chuck Budnick [email protected]

VFC Thomas Timberlake [email protected]

12-6, Mount Pleasant FC Andy Poole [email protected]

VFC Festus Burchfield [email protected]

12-8, Charleston FC Paul Berka [email protected]

VFC Dwaine Harris [email protected]

12-10, Georgetown FC Rick Bankert [email protected]

VFC Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]

12-12, Edisto Beach FC Karen Andrews [email protected]

VFC Cliff Songer [email protected]

Division Support Staf

AUXAIR Auxiliary Aviation Ron Sain [email protected]

DDSL-12 Director’s DistrictSecurity Liaison Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]

ADDSL-12 Assistant Director’s

District Security Liaison Al Crothers [email protected]

SLO-SC State Liaison Officer Barbara Burchfield [email protected]

SLO-SC State Liaison Officer Festus Burchfield [email protected]

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Division Staf Ocers

SO-CM Communications Jim Ramsey [email protected]

SO-CS Communications Systems David Hastings [email protected] SO-DV Diversity & Inclusion Al Crothers [email protected]

SO-FN Finance Vito Giardina [email protected]

SO-HR Human Resources John Owen [email protected]

SO-IS Information Systems Susan Hastings [email protected]

SO-MA Materials Michael Mikutaitis [email protected]

SO-MS Marine Safety Rick Bankert [email protected]

SO-MT Member Training Be Moore [email protected]

SO-NS Navigation Systems Allen James [email protected]

SO-OP Operations Joe Fleming [email protected]

SO-PA Public Affairs Thomas Williamson [email protected]

SO-PB Publications William Carter [email protected]

SO-PE Public Education Bob Mathewes [email protected]

SO-PV Program Visitation Dwaine Harris [email protected]

SO-SR Secretary Records Deborah Lee [email protected]

SO-VE Vessel Safety Exams Andy Poole [email protected]

From the Editor

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see used for the front cover of upcoming editions, please feel free to send them to m e. My only request is that

photo be rectangular in shape as it will be easier to insert into the cover. Thanks again f or the great feedback.

William Carter, SO-PB, Division 12

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