Flotilla 65, 1st District Northern Volume 9, No. 1 – February 2017

2017 Flotilla 65 Change of Watch

Above left, FL65 leaders Andrew Butler VFC and Marjorie Green Joseph FC are sworn in at January’s Change of Watch ceremony. (photo D. Mitchell) At right, Marion and Dan Pope IPFC examine a clock given to Dan in thanks for his leadership in 2016. (Photo from A. Butler) Flotilla 65’s new bridge is listed on page 6.

2017 Division 6 Change of WatchFrom left in photo, DCO Phil Kubat swears in Div 6 DCDR Marion Pope and VDCDR Dan Pope at the Div 6 Change of Watch in February (photo M. Baumgartner). Numerous other FL65 members s e r v e o n t h e Division bridge. More photos from Division 6 CoW are on page 2.

ContentsFlotilla 65 CoW 1Div 6 CoW 1FC’s Message 2More Div 6 CoW 2Boat Crew 3MT Spring Plans 4Lots of AUXOP 5New Flotilla ? 5FL65 New Bridge 6Shadowy Lookout 6FL65 SR 7

Commander’s Message: Marjorie Green Joseph Greetings! I hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday season. Now we can start the countdown to the first day of spring and boating season! We had a successful Change of Watch in January and your staff officers are hard at work planning for a busy spring and summer. In addition to all of the usual public education classes and member training, watch our web site for announcements about new offerings. Winter is the perfect time to think about how you want to get involved in Flotilla 65 and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Whether you are a new member or someone who has been a member for years, there are many options available. It doesn’t matter if you only have a limited amount of time to volunteer or can commit to something on a weekly or monthly basis. Feel free to talk with anyone who seems to be doing something that interests you. If you’re not sure what you would like to do or who to contact, contact me and I’ll help you find something that will be a good fit for both your interests and available time.Stay warm and safe this winter. Margie

More Division 6 CoW PhotosBelow David McClure is presented with a Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation for Public Affairs Training by CAPT Schultz and DCDR Marion Pope. (photo by Mary

Baumgartner) And at the right, James Mello is honored for 25 years of dedicated service to the Auxiliary. (photo A. Butler)

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Boat Crew Spring Work: Get Ready for Operations 2017by D. Mitchell

As the years go by, more and more items are added to the preparation list for boat crew participation. Some requirements are NEW. Start planning now - this winter/spring - to be ready for on the water operations this season. Perhaps this checklist will help:Qualification/REYR: Check Laurel Carlson’s report to

assure that you are current. Attend to any lingering REYR issues ASAP.

Equipment:• PPE Inspection - Jeff Santos will soon schedule inspection opportunities for all PPE. Watch for

them and attend the first one you can. • Keep your equipment in condition for inspection, for example: strobe light work?, inflatable

expired?, all tied in place?, PLB tested?• NEW: Jeff will supply and issue you a required SAR vest and knife.

Uniform: Check to assure you have what you need for ODU: T-shirt with white/silver lettering, AUX cap, coat with correct attached patches, trousers, belt, boat shoes - all in good condition. Questions: Ken Mingola FSO-OP.

Training (see next article for MT opportunities):• NEW: Complete this year’s required Operations

Workshop. Two offering dates are now available on the website. Scheduling questions: Aaron Leger FSO-MT. Requirement: Ken Mingola FSO-OP.

• TCT up to date: you need 1 hour or 4 hour this calendar year.(Assumes you did last year’s training). One hour classes are ready for registration on the website.

• Mandated Training: ICS/FEMA and USCG courses must be completed and kept up to date.

• Check rides: Check the report from Laurel Carlson FSO-IS to see if you need a check ride this season. If you do, watch for opportunities to complete that before the season ends.

OPFAC Owners: Be sure to get inspection sooner than 45 days after last year’s inspection date. Question: Ken Mingola FSO-OP.

Questions: Equipment - Jeff Santos. Data/Qual: Laurel Carlson. Operation Requirements and Opportunities - Ken Mingola

DISCLAIMER: This list was completed with available information 15 Feb 2017 which may be modified or corrected as we approach the Operations season. Stay tuned. (photos file D. Mitchell)

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Member Training Opportunitiesby Aaron Leger FSO-MTFlotilla 65 will be hosting the following courses at 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, MA.  These classes are free and are open to all CG AUX members. Please sign up by sending information (name, member #, phone #, & e-mail) to aaron.leger@comcast.net or by website at   http://a0130605.uscgaux.info/training.html   NOTE: some training may not be available for sign up through website.Training: AUX INFO Overview (great for FC’s, VFC’s, & FSO’s)   Start Date: 25 April 2017 (time TBD, most likely 6pm to 9pm ish) (1 day) Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  This course will review the AUXINFO website and teach members how to pull reports.-------------Training: Boat Crew Operations Workshop     Start Date: 08 May 2017, 6-7pm  (1 day)   Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  This course is the required operations workshop that must be completed by 01 June 2017.-------------Training: 1 hour TCT    Start Date: 08 May 2017, 7-8pm  (1 day)    Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net   ------------Training: Boat Crew – Classroom (covers oral part of boat crew training)          Start Date: 09 May 2017, 7-9pm (7 weeks, May 9, 18, 23, June 1, 6, 15, & 20) Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  This is a 7 week course and has the objective of signing off boat crew trainees for the oral part of boat crew training. After this course, the boat crew trainees will be required to go on-the-water to demonstrate and finish training. On-the-water training should be done with a boat crew mentor.-------------Training: 1 hr TCT      Start Date: 13 May 2017, 9-10am  (1 day)        Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  -------------Training: Boat Crew Operations Workshop      Start Date: 13 May 2017, 8-9am  (1 day)       Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  This course is the required operations workshop that must be completed by 01 June 2017. -------------Training: Mandated Training Assistance (bring laptop computer if possible)           Start Date: 13 May 2017, 10am-3pm  (1 day)           Contact: FSO-MT 065, Aaron Leger, aaron.leger@comcast.net  This course will assist members in completed mandated training to include ICS courses. Members should bring their personal laptop computers and aides will assist them in completing the online courses.Thank you and let me know if you need anything else or have any questions.AARON A. LEGER, USCG Auxiliary District 1 North D-AD, Div 6 SO-HR, 65 FSO-MT

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2016: Big AUXOP Year for FL65by Laurel Carlson FSO-IS2016 was a "big" year for AUXOP. I looked at all the AX2 (the revised AUXOP program) qualified people and found the count as follows: From 2011 to 2015 eight AUXOP awards were earned - average 1.6 per year.In 2016 five FL65 members earned AUXOP: Aaron Leger (Jan 2016), Roger Choquette (July 2016), Bob Joseph (July 2016), Marge Joseph (Sept 2016) and Mike Mulroy (Oct 2016).AUXOP is earned by completing a program of courses of operational skills, technical information and leadership. The nearby photo shows Marjorie Joseph receiving her AUXOP from BMSC Riemer at the January FL65 CoW. 

Division 6 Restructure: 64 Becomes Maritimer’s FlotillaRecently Flotilla 64 became centered at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. It is in the Auxiliary University Program so Its bridge consists of cadets elected by the flotilla. In the photo, from left, are Rochelle Gaudette FSO-SR 64, Jeff Santos 65, and Connor Pascale FSO-CS 64 as they attended the Div 6 CoW. Jeff is mentoring Connor on communications qualifications.

Auxiliary participation can build a cadet’s resume for Coast Guard or other employment.

Welcome Aboard Cadets!

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FL65 2017 BridgeHere is the list of your 2017 Bridge. If you are looking for a volunteer activity or have a question about activity in their area, please ask them. Contact information is in your AUXDATA Directory at this link - https://auxofficer.cgaux.org/auxoff/index.php . Thanks to all who serve this year!

Office Name FC Marjorie Green Joseph VFC Andrew Preston Butler IPFC Daniel Joseph Pope FSO-CM Robert A Lincoln FSO-CS Bill Farnham FSO-DV Dennis Pacheco FSO-FN Peggy Dellinger-Wahl FSO-HR Matthew Kut FSO-IS Laurel Carlson FSO-MA Paul Wesoly FSO-MS Marion Pope FSO-MT Aaron Leger FSO-OP Ken Mingola FSO-PA Linda Meredith FSO-PB Dave Mitchell FSO-PE Roger Choquette FSO-PV Joyce Cocke FSO-SR Carolyn McClure FSO-VE Marsby Warters

Seen On Patrol: It’s Been a Long Winter MSO patrols continue thru the winter as weather and vehicle availability allow. Shown in the photo are those on patrol 2 February 2017. On lookout, they reported not seeing their shadows and recommended that we immediately begin to put the docks back in the water as winter must be nearly over. The men self-identified, from left, as West Island Willi and Hamlet Homes Harry. Photo by R. Kocor

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FL65 in Southern Region: Snowbird DetachmentSouthcoast has egrets, but this one was photographed taking off from a mangrove swamp in southern Florida. (photo by M. Warters) It may have gone south, as have many FL65 members. Some FL65 members are active with Florida flotillas during their seasonal climatic exile.

Don’t forget our Snowbird Detachment struggling with the heat and humidity as we in the north enjoy winter activities like skiing, skating and shoveling, with lots of hot tea and other warming beverages.

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