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Notice from the National Web Site

Important Conferences

In the past few weeks Auxiliarists have planned and participated in three major conferences, NACON, CSAR and Sea Partners/WWW. The National Conference (NACON) received full SITREP coverage and is still available on site. The Caribbean Search & Rescue (CSAR) Conference and the Sea Partners/Water Way Watch (WWW) Conference also produced some interesting and educational information. Read the highlights of these two conferences, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.now on SITREP the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 15 SEP 2008. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course Replaces AUXSAR
The new AUXSC&E course is now available at ANSC and is ready to be taught in the Districts. This course replaces AUXSAR in the Auxiliary's suite of AUXOP courses. AUXSC&E, which is the Auxiliary version of the Coast Guard's Search Coordination & Execution course, is an AUXOP course, and as such, is not required for qualification or currency maintenance for the Boat Crew program. Additional information about the new course can be obtained at www.auxtdept.org.
[Posted: 15 AUG 2008. Source: Gail A. Fisher, DC-T]

Auxiliary History Book

The latest Auxiliary History Book that brings the information up-to-date through the new "Normalcy" since 9/11 is still available for any members who desire to purchase a copy. As part of your celebration of the 69th Anniversary of the USCG Auxiliary you can order your copy of the history book which chronicles the dedicated service of Auxiliarists since the birth of the organization in 1939.
[Posted: 27 JUN 2008. Source: Martin L. Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]

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Notice from the Fifth Northern Region

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09/18/2008 - Division 16 Memorial Service

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On September 07, Division 16 held its annual Memorial Service at the Manasquan Inlet Coast Guard Station, Point Pleasant, NJ. ... read more

08/13/2008 - New Help Wanted Ad for Communication Watchstander

General A new Help Wanted Ad has been posted for Communication Watchstanders at Station Cape May. Additional information can be found on the Help Wanted page in the Member Area.

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06/23/2008 - New Help Wanted Ad for Auxiliary Support

DSO-MS A new Help Wanted Ad has been posted for Auxiliary Support at Sector Deleware Bay. Additional information can be found on the Help Wanted page in the Member Area.

For more information, click here

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Commander's Corner

Hello Flotilla Members!

August already! It will soon be time to think about putting the boats in storage for those long winter months. I hope you all had a pleasant summer, on and off the water. And remember, the nicest boating time may be early fall when all the children are back in school for the season! And only a retired teacher could fully appreciate that!

As we move into the cooler weather, I would like to remind everyone that this is the perfect time to work on a new qualification or AuxOp course. I will be glad to help you in any way I can to achieve your Auxiliary goals. We can always use more instructors as we have several who are teaching multiple courses.

I would also like to invite you to express your interest in Flotilla Staff Officer positions. Sydne and Jack will be looking at the current staff. If you have interest in a position (even if it is filled), please discuss it with any of us. A new view of things is always welcome.

Thank you for your interest and support. You have all helped make our Flotilla an active unit!

Mary Ann

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Vice Commander's Corner

Dear 10-5 Auxiliarists,

Earlier this year, Rick and I bought 5 new tires and wheels for our boat trailer, and a new GPS. The old wheels were 13 inch, the new ones are 14 inch. We now have a spare, and Rick was able to remove the adapters that gave the disc brakes clearance on the old wheels. The GPS was an old Garmin, and I mean OLD. The screen resolution was going bad. The new Lowrance is adaptable for both car and boat, giving us 12 months of use, not just 3 to 5.

Mary Ann is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, as far as her command of 10-5 for these past 2 years. With her leadership, we have seen 10-5 refit its "trailer" with new, larger wheels and tires, making our journey smoother and easier. Like the new GPS we bought, which has much better resolution and a larger screen, our flotilla is receptive to new direction and has a much clearer picture of where we are going.

Thank you, Mary Ann, and thank you members, for all that you do. A flotilla is only as vital as its members allow.

Sincerely,

Sydne

Flotilla 053-10-5 Officers

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Flotilla Commander ( FC ) Mary Ann Gindlesperger
Public Education ( FSO-PE )

Flotilla Vice Commanders Flag Vice Commander ( VFC )Sydne L. Romig
Publications ( FSO-PB ) Personnel Services ( FSO-PS )

Immediate Past Flotilla Commanders Flag Immediate Past Commander ( IPFC )Margaret S. Hoyer
Public Affairs ( FSO-PA )

Flotilla Staff Officers

Dennis G. Shaner
       Aids to Navigation ( FSO-AN ) & RBS Visitation Program ( FSO-PV )

James H. Ward
            Communications Services ( FSO-CS )

Kathy T. Toroney
        Finance ( FSO-FN )

Jack E. Gindlesperger
Information Systems ( FSO-IS ) & Materials ( FSO-MA )

Gerard J. Madden
       Marine Safety ( FSO-MS )

Bryan D. Rendina
        Member Training ( FSO-MT ) & Vessel Examination ( FSO-VE )

Joseph Toroney
          Operations ( FSO-OP )

Ken W. Shellenberger
   Secretary/Records ( FSO-SR )