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The PelorusWinter 2013
Serving Division Twelve of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
In This Issue:2012 Annual
Performance Reports
Flotilla 12-6 celebrates itstwentieth anniversary.
Celebrating the
accomplishments and
the retirement of Walter
Spall.
Updates from area
Flotillas and Auxiliary
Aviation.
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Al Crothers
Division Twelve Commander
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARYD i s t r i c t 7 D i v i s i o n 1 2
W i n t e r E d i t i o n 2 0 1 3
T h e P e l o r u s
FROM THE COMMANDERWelcome to a New Year. I hope everyone is having a good and safe holiday season.
I want to thank the Division Board and the membership for your vote of condence
to elect me as your 2013 Division Commander and John Murphy as your Vice Division
Commander. We will do our best to live up to your expectations. But, I can say that we
will not be able to do it all by ourselves. That is where the Division Staff, Flotilla
Commanders, Flotilla Staffs, and you, the membership, come in. Your participation is
important to the continued success of Division 12, District 7, and the Auxiliary.
It is a privilege to be part of this great organization, Division 12. AUXINFO, as of
9 Dec 2012, indicates that Division 12 has dedicated 48,792 hours of service in 2012.
That is tremendous and a true sign of a great organization. Im sure the hour count will
go up once all of the 2012 hours have been recorded. So, please get your reports to the
FSO-IS for input. Im certain that we will continue to make this a great division in
2013. Our boating public, the U.S. Coast Guard, and our
membership (us) expect it.
Again, I want to thank you for electing me to this role. Myduty is to be the divisions primary point of contact along
with the facilitation of activities, communications, and
help you, the members, get your jobs done as efciently
and effectively as possible.Continued on Page Six
I t i s wi th aheavy hea r tthat the CoastGuard family
mourns the loss ofChief Boatswains Mate TerrellHorne III. We are forever grateful to you for your serviceto our country.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIn This Issue
The Division Commanders Report Page 2, 7
Report from the Vice-Commander Page 6
2012 Mission Hours Reports Page 25-26
Birthdays of Famous Coast Guard People Page 6
Celebrating Walter Spall Page 4
A New Years Message Page 5
Citadel Detachment Report Page 8
State Liaison Report Page 21-22
Twentieth Anniversary for Flotilla 12-6 Page 13
Flotilla Reports
The Inland Lakes (12-1, 12-3) Page 9
The Grand Strand (12-2, 12-4) Page 10
Charleston (12-8, 12-12) Page 11
East Cooper & Georgetown (12-6, 12-10) Page 12-13
Division Staff Ofcer Reports
Auxiliary Aviation Page 14-15Communications Services Page 17
Communications Systems Page 17
Diversity & Inclusion Page 24
Human Resources Page 16
Information Systems Page 17
Materials Page 24
Marine Safety Page 22
Member Training Page 18
Operations Page 23
Publications Page 16
RBS Visitation Page 16
Secretary Records Page 20-23
Vessel Safety Examinations Page 18-19
USCG Icebreaker EastwindIn 1960, the USCG Icebreaker Eastwind became the
rst cutter to circumnavigate the globe. She departed
Boston in October of 1960, then entered the Pacic
Ocean via the Panama Canal. Upon reaching the
Pacic, the Eastwind visited New Zealand and the
McMurdo Sound Station in Antarctica. After going through some of the harshest weather on the planet, in
areas where it is not unusual for the ice to become
10-20 feet thick; the crew of the Eastwind began their
voyage home, passing through the Indian Ocean en
route to the Suez Canal. After going through the
Mediterranean Sea and the Straits of Gibraltar, the
Eastwind returned to Boston in May of 1961.
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CELEBRATING WALTER SPALL On Saturday, December 8th, Flotilla 12-4 of the
Central Grand Strand celebrated the retirement of Walter
Spall with a dinner and ceremony. Walters wife Sally was
presented with a bouquet of owers as a way of saying
thank-you for allowing him to participate with the Auxiliary
for thirty years. After the salute to the ag, Bud Sheppard
said a very personal and tting prayer.
We are honored to be here to recognize a man that has dedicated
30 years of serving the public with boating safety and serving you
Lord. He will always be remembered as the man that started Flotilla
12-4. We lift Walter up to you Lord and pray that You will heal and
comfort him. We pray that You give him many more years of life to be
an encourager and man of character to everyone that he meets. Amen.
In 1982 Walter decided that the Coast Guard Auxiliarywould be the ideal avenue to enhance his professional
development and return something to the community. Im
sure he will tell you how much he got from the Coast Guard
Auxiliary and his training at Cape May, but he gave much
more. Throughout his long and distinguished service,
Walter has held a myriad of appointed and elected ofces
in the Auxiliary. At the Flotilla level Walter has held the
Finance, Public Education, Materials, Marine Safety, and
Operations ofces. He also was appointed the Division Staff
Ofcer for Information Systems and Public Education. In
1995 he was elected Flotilla Commander of Flotilla 12-2 in
Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Although it required him to commute more than two
hours; Walter patrolled out of Sea Isle City in the Cape
May area of the Jersey Shore. Annually, Walter led the
safety patrol of Ocean Citys Night in Venice Boat Parade.
Over the years Walter has also completed many courses
which have qualied him as ATON Verier, Instructor,
Vessel Examiner, Coxswain, Qualication Examiner and he
has earned the right to wear the coveted Operational
Auxiliary Program (AUXOP) device.
After retiring from his day job, Walter retired to
Surfside Beach, SC and transferred to Flotilla 12-10 in
Georgetown. Walter remained active in the Flotilla holding staff ofcer positions and going on safety patrols. Walter
also became the Detachment Leader of the effort to
establish a new Flotilla on the Grand Strand here in the
Surfside Beach area. In 2010 Walter was elected the rst
Flotilla Commander of Flotilla 12-4 and steered the Flotilla
through its rst formative year. While Commanding a new
Flotilla with few experienced members, Walter took on the
task of training the rst crew members, arranging training for staff ofces and obtaining training assistance from sister
units.
Thanks to Walter Spall we have accomplished, in only
two years, a Flotilla of over thirty members and growing
monthly.
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Rev. Dr. Phillip Poole, LLWe all love new stuff. We love that new car, new
house, new watch, new shirt or, really, a new anything.
We love to put the word new in front of a word
because it changes the meaning of what it is; at least in
our own minds, it becomes something special.
That new thing we get as a gift, or buy with our own
money, gets our special attention. We treat these new
things with tender loving care. Since we all say Happy
New Year, I want to challenge you to treat the NEW
decisions you make for your life with tender loving care.This is a new year, and we are going to make new
decisions for our lives, so we better choose wisely.
I said this last year, and it is worth repeating again
this year; please stop. Stop! Do not do it! Please, do notmake a New Years resolution! New Years resolutions
do not last; typically, we do not follow through with
them at all. Last year, forty-six percent of Americans
made New Years resolutions, but only eight percentactually kept them. New Years resolutions are generally
a waste of time. If we truly want make changes in our
lives for the better, we need to ask God to help us with
these changes.
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.
There, we will receive His mercy, and we will nd grace tohelp us when we need it most.
God is always working on us to help change the
things that we need to and want to change. Making a
change with Gods help is not just a one-time quick x;
it is something that takes place repeatedly. We give
ourselves to God once, but we need to transform and
renew our lives for Him constantly.
If we want to be successful in following a healthy
diet or getting rid of a bad habit, we really need God to
help us. Making a New Years resolution is us thinking there is always a way out, or it is OK if we fail.
However, asking for and allowing God to help us is the
beginning of something new that we are going to be
doing for the rest of our lives.
In order for us to change things in our lives, we have
to change the way we live our lives. In order for us to
change the way we live our lives, we have to change
what we say and do. In order for us to change the thingswe say and do, we need Gods help. Only with His help,
can these changes become permanent additions to our
lives. Please do not make a New Years Resolution.
Instead, allow God to make changes in you, for results
that last a lifetime.
Gods love,
Phil
A NEW YEARS MESSAGE
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VICE COMMANDERS REPORTChange of watch planning has been well organized and
we will all enjoy the courtesy, protocol and our traditional
great fun in Myrtle Beach. Afterwards, we elected folks have
a daunting, but welcomed responsibility to maintain the
Divisions established good course, offer improved
opportunities and tackle the issues that will surely come our
way. Division 12 is an incredible volunteer organization
with unparalleled patriotism, talent, experience, membercredentials and maturity. Both the USCG and the
recreational boating public are constantly vocal in their
appreciation of your dedication and service. In addition to
all of our commitments, I plan to focus on the need for
recruiting new members as a key element to preserve our
strengths and to support the benets of our membership
maturity.
There are many good reasons given for the overall
reduction in volunteer interest across America. The
American public is changing, our national security network is under constant attack and the supporting role of the
Auxiliary is receiving unparalleled key support requests
from the USCG to help them in fullling their port security
mission. I personally
can not think of any
reason an inv i t ed
boating friend that is
p a t r i o t i c a n d a
qualied candidate
would not want to join
any Flotilla in DivisionTwelve. Spreading the
welcome mat for new
membership growth
represents a serious patriotic challenge to all of us.
As a start, please bring a potential member to your next
Flotilla meeting. Of course, remember to empathize the fun
we have in addition to our serious business.
Semper Paratus
John Murphy
VCDR
John MurphyVice Division Commander
Birthdays of Famous Coast Guard PeopleLloyd Bridges: Actor, Born January 15th, Served in the US Coast Guard during World War Two.
Thad Allen: 23rd Coast Guard Commandant, Born January 16th, Widely praised for his efforts in directing Federal
response in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Richard Cromwell: Actor, Born January 8th, Served in the US Coast Guard during World War Two.
Chiao-Shun Soong: Chinese Patriarch, Born in February. Also known as Charles Jones Soong, Chiao-Shun is
considered by many to be among the most well known Americans of Chinese descent to serve in the US Coast Guard,
or any other branch of the armed forces.
Dorothy Stratton: Educator, Coast Guard Captain, Director of Girls Scouts USA, Born in March. One of the most
well known of anyone who has served with the Coast Guard.Charles Gibson: Journalist, Host of Good Morning America from 1987-2006, Born 9 March. Joined the US Coast
Guard Reserves in 1966.
Tom Blake: Professional Surfer, Born 8 March. Considered one of the greatest (and most inuential) surfers of the
1900s. Blake served with the US Coast Guard during World War Two where he taught swimming, ocean rescue, and
munitions loading.
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FROM THE COMMANDERCommanders Report (Contd.)
Please include me in your activities and communications.
Also, get me involved in issues and/or areas of interest that
need to be resolved in order to help you perform your job.
A New Year and new leadership usually bring out
questions regarding our direction. The District 7 Strategic
Plan (2013 thru 2016) is a good place to start with for 2013
guidance. It helps us understand what our direction is. Please
read it and maintain a copy for future reference and use.
The District 7 Strategic plan can be found through the
following link: http://www.uscga-district-7.org/PDF/
D7%20STRATEGIC%20PLAN%20-%209-16-12.pdf
The District 7 Strategic Plan lists the issues of greatest
importance as:
Effectiveness in recreational boating safety missions.
Leadership development and use of exemplary
practices.
Growth and diversity of the districts ready volunteer
force.
Joint planning and mission execution with the CoastGuard.
It also provides insight to the Auxiliary Mission, the
National Commodores Vision Statement, National Strategic
Imperatives, District 7 Commodore's Vision Statement, and
District Strategic Issues.
As the New Year starts, there are items that need to be
completed early in the year. Flotilla Commanders need to
provide the Flotilla Financial Report and Flotilla Inventoryby the end of January. I will need these reports prior to the
end of the month in order to prepare the Division reports.
Flotilla Goals will be due by 1 February. Other items that we
need to perform throughout the year are the monthly otilla
activity reports, monthly staff reports, and special reports (like
National Safe Boating Week). Remember to copy myself and
John Murphy, VCDR on all of these reports so we can see and
understand what is going on within the division.
Please remember the Auxiliary Cornerstones while
performing our tasks and missions. They are dened in thecurrent Auxiliary Manual (section A; pages 2-3 thru 2-4) as:
Member Services
Recreational Boating Safety
Operations and Marine Safety
Fellowship
Also, remember the people side of things and respect all of
the individuals that we meet, work with, work for, and
associate with.
The Winter Division meeting/COW Banquet is at the
Beach Colony Resort; Myrtle Beach, SC; in the Carolina
Room on 12 January 2013. The remaining 2013 Division
meetings are 13 April, 13 July, and 12 October at the Mt.
Pleasant Water Works Public Meeting Room. All of the
general meetings are scheduled for 1000 with the
Commanders Call at 0900. The Change of Watch Banquet
starts at 1900.
I look forward to se eing you at the meetings and serving
with you throughout 2013. Thank you for your Time and
Service.
Semper Paratus
Al Crothers
DCDR 12
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Cadet LaRiviere
THE CITADEL MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
D e t a c h m e n t
Its been a busy time for all of us at The Citadel. The freshman had the
opportunity to go underway with the crew at Station Charleston. They conducted
man overboard drills, and learned about the procedures and rules when going
underway. The upperclassman continued their Boat Crew Training in the
Communications Room as well as learning and rening their knots. Later
the cadets received a tour of the Coast Guard Cutter Oak and Coast
Guard Cutter Gallatin. The cadets enjoyed training with the enlisted men
and women at Station Charleston! It was productive weekend with great
experiences!
Left Photo: Christmas lights and decorations at The Citadel. AbovePhoto: The Citadel Regimental Band marching in the Charleston
Christmas Parade.
As the semester came to a close, the Cadets nished their training to head home for winter break. This semester we
added several of our newest members to the Detachment, Cadet Kyle Busbee, Cadet Alexander Rosenbaum, Cadet
Connor Rosenbaum, Cadet Keaton Walker, Cadet Eric Borio, Cadet Patrick Heavey, and Cadet Andrew Mize. They have
been training with the Detachment this semester and have solidied their commitment to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. These
Cadets are excited to take on the mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and look forward to continue their training.
Overall it was an eventful semester full of physical training, Field Training
Exercises, and other educational training events. We look forward tocontinue training next semester with the Enlisted men and women at Coast
Guard Station Charleston and with the Auxiliary!
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THE INLAND LAKES
From Left: Lee Rudd - PV; Sep Harvin - FN; William Hayes- PA; Joe Livingston - IPFC/OP; COMO Jay Dahlgren - CS/
PB; Ellen Newman - PE; Joe Newman - VFC/CM; RonCunningham - MA/VE; Bob Young - IS/SR; Richard
Phillips - MS/NS; John Owen - FC/DV/HR. Absent PerryMoses III - MT.
Flotilla 12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea John Owen, FC
Flotilla 12-1 has been busy during the closing months of
the 2012 boating season. Safety and training patrols were
completed on Lakes Marion and Moultrie, as well as, Patrols
through the locks and on the Cooper River. QE check rides
were successfully conducted for re-certications of two
Coxswains from each of Flotillas 12-1 and 12-3 and one
Crew from Flotilla 12-1. Several VE Blitzes were staged over
different weekends at Scarboros Landing on Lake Marion.Seven members visited a monthly meeting of the Swamp Fox
Boat Club in Eutawville to discuss ongoing cooperation
during boating events and display the Flotillas Equipment
Trailer. A Suddenly In Command class was presented to a
church youth group.
The Flotillas Change of Watch was conducted on
December 5th and the new FC and FSOs were sworn in.
The above photo was taken at our Change-of-Watch and
shows our 2013 FC, VFC and FSOs.
Preliminary plans are being made to attend up-coming Boat/Sportsmans Shows in January and March 2013.
12-3, Lake Murray
Jerry Ruschkofski, FC
Greetings from Lake Murray and Flotilla 12-03. Myname is Jerry Ruschkofski and I have been elected to serve as
Flotilla Commander for Flotilla 12-03 for 2013. My ViceCommander is Ken Uschelbec. Between us we have almost60 years of service in the Auxiliary and Division 12. We are
looking forward to an exciting year of service to the Coast
Guard and the Boating Public here in the Midlands of South
Carolina and especially on Lake Murray. Our focus in 2013 isgoing to be growth and training.
In the growth area, we plan to be more active this yearwith more PE Classes; more inner action with the Lake
Murray Association, the Lake Murray Power Squadron, and
other organizations with interest in the Lake. We plan toreestablish a VHF radio communications network around the
Lake with base stations at Auxiliary members homes who live
on the Lake and at Flotilla Island. Our thinking is if the
Boating Public hears the Auxiliary on the radio, it will
generate more interest in our programs.
In the training area, we have appointed a new MemberTraining Ofcer who is very energized. He plans to do more
training with the Coast Guard in Charleston. We also want to
do some training with other Auxiliary units in the area.
Flotilla 12-03 has aircraft and pilots that are part of theAuxiliary Air program that might be available for training
with boats. If the details can be worked out, this training would be expanded to include other Auxiliary units and
Coast Guard units. We could easily use our base at Lake
Murray for this training similar to the Army parachute jumpexercise this past September.
Speaking of the Army Parachute Exercise, we would like
to again thank all the Coast Guard and Auxiliary members
and units who participated in September's exercise. Not onlywere all the troops recovered successfully, but it was a greattraining opportunity. I have told by the Army that this may bean annual event, so put it on your calendars for 2013.
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THE GRAND STRAND12-2, Grand StrandDorothy Schoch, FC
Although the overall performance levels for Flotilla 12-2
have seen a decrease from 2011 (based on hours put into
AuxData), our Flotilla has seen two areas with spectacular
growth levels. The rst is in Vessel Safety Checks, where we
logged in eleven hours, which is an increase of 120% over
last year. Great job everyone! The Vessel Safety Check
program is one of the cornerstones of our organization, and
I would encourage anyone who is not qualied in this areato take the VE test and join us on a boating safety event.
Upon passing the VE test, you will need ve supervised
vessel safety checks. This is a great program and it has no
doubt saved many lives since we started it.
The second area of growth was in Search and Rescue
hours, where we logged in more than twenty hours, which is
a 250% increase over 2011. We also saw a 9.5% increase in
Public Education and logged in just under 3,500 hours for
2012. Keep in mind however, that this data is as of 31 Dec
2012, so as we enter January these gures could increasesince there could still be hours yet to be inputed into the
system.
Id like to say thanks to our members for all of their
hard work and dedication to Flotilla 12-2.
Members of Flotilla 12-2
The Central Grand Strand of South Carolina.
Flotilla 12-4, Central Grand StrandChuck Budnick, FC
We wrapped up 2012 with over 5,400 hours, which is
only 9% less than in 2011. As the last of the 7029, 7030 and
7038 forms get submitted and put into the system, this gure
could still be subject to change. We did however, see growthin three elds: Public Affairs (55%), Vessel Safety Exams
(3%), and Marine Safety (5%). Bravo Zulu everyone! Lets all
work to build on this to see growth in 2013. Im very
optimistic about the upcoming events for National SafeBoating Week.
Prospective members are always welcome to attend our
monthly Flotilla meeting, so if you know of anyone who may
be interested in joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary, make
sure to bring them along to our next meeting.Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to
Flotilla 12-4. The work that we do provides a valuable
service both to the United States Coast Guard and to the
safety of our community.
Semper Paratus
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12-12, Edisto BeachKaren Andrews, FC
On October 13th we had a booth for the Home Tours.
We had a great turnout, answered lots of questions and
gave out a good number of boating safety brochures.We are doing two or three
helicopter operations per
month. The Christmas
Parade was December 8th
due to the warm weathert h e r e w a s a g r e a t
attendance this year.
12-8, CharlestonPaul Berka, FC
In my rst ofcial message as Flotilla Commander, I
want to extend my thanks for all the encouragement and
support I have received from everyone in the otilla. I
would like to thank Paul Thomas for his leadership and
guidance to our otilla over the past year. I would also liketo thank all the members of my 2012 staff, and I know
you will be supporting Dwaine Harris in 2013.
My major objective for 2013 is to enlarge the core of
individuals that support the Flotilla activities. Each Flotilla
Staff Ofcer (FSO) should in 2013 be seeking other
members to train in their area of responsibility.
We all continue to make personal sacrices to serve in
the otilla and for that I thank you. We need to remember
that the existence of our otilla provides a valuable
support to the Gold Side and the boating safety of thegeneral public. We have three events in January. The rst
is the monthly otilla meeting on the 9th, the Division
Change of Watch in Myrtle Beach on the 11th and 12th,
and the Charleston boat show which will be held at the
North Charleston Convention Center on the 25th, 26th
and 27th. Volunteers are going to be needed for this
event. Please check with Joe Woodbury for details on the
boat show.
Be safe, have fun andlets all work to make 2013
another great year for
Flotilla 12-8 and for the
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Semper Paratus
Paul H. Berka
Charleston Parade of BoatsOn 1 December, participants from Flotilla 12-8 assisted
the Coast Guard in maintaining safety patrols for the Annual
Parade of Boats. Boat captains from around the area
decorated their vessels, such as the one shown above. Santa
Clause was also in attendance, dancing lively along the
forecastle deck of a large vessel. As we made our way back to
the boat landing, the night sky was clear, the moon a
beautiful change of color as it made its way above the city,and the water smooth as a mill pond. Indeed, it was a
spectacular low country evening.
CHARLESTON
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EAST COOPER & GEORGETOWN12-6, Mount PleasantRon Foreman, 2012 FC
Fellow shipmates this will be my last newsletter input as
Flotilla Commander, as I nish my second year . The past
two years have been a wonderful time where the Flotilla has
performed in the highest standards of the Coast Guard and
the Auxiliary, and winning the Cup for most improved
Flotilla in District Seven and being awarded the Flotilla
"Meritorious Achievement Medal". Bravo Zulu to all of you
for your Vessel Exams (VE), Visitation (PV), for those fewthat supported Phil Poole with the Public Education (PE)
and those doing Navigation (ATON) verication and the
many Safety Patrols, as we lead in the total number of the
prior listed in Division 7. I challenge each of you to keep up
the drive to be the best we can be and make it a better
Auxiliary.
I want to thank those who have helped guide me in the
right direction and continue to motivate me to motivate
others. Remember you can make a difference in making this
Flotilla and the Auxiliary even better, just step up andbecome a Flotilla Staff Ofcer, mentor or work for the
division as a Staff Ofcer. Your time and talent are
important to the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard.
We had a wonderful Christmas Party & Change Of
Watch Ceremony on the 8th of December and followed by
the Mt Pleasant Christmas Parade on the 9th where we took
second place, great job for those who helped.
As I depart the position of FC and become your IPFC, I
will be around to provide support as needed for those that
desire mentoring. Jeanne and I would like to wish all of you a wonderful
Christmas and a very happy New Year, as 2013 will bring us
many new rewards and challenges.
Ronald Foreman
2012 FC 12-06
FC-Elect Andy Poole presents Outgoing FC Ron Foremawith a gift of appreciation for his dedication and service.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo.
12-10, GeorgetownRick Bankert, FC
The Georgetown otilla will be establishing our yearly
goals for 2013. Goals under consideration include: new
membership, enhancing our social activities, and increased
participation of current members.
Our area does not have a large population. However we
can set goals for inviting friends to our meetings. We will also
consider promoting the Auxiliary on the local government
TV channel.We will consider options for promoting our social
activities. We will reect on successful past social activities a
we try to get together on the water and off the water.
We will also ask current members to consider taking on
the challenge of engaging in new areas such as PE, VE or
crew/coxswain certication.
Our otilla has many members with great experience
and qualications. We can ask for their continued
participation as they continue to lend their expertise and
guidance.
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EAST COOPER & GEORGETOWN20th Anniversary of Flotilla 12-6
Sunday, November 15, 1992 was a dream come true
for Rick Marton and Rick Buxton on Bonneau, SouthCarolina as they took their oaths as Commander and Vice
Commander of Flotilla 12-6 of the US Coast Guard
Auxiliarys Seventh District during the chartering ceremony
of the new Flotilla.
Sixty-seven people attended the banquet. Immediate
Past District Captain Horst Wuestenhagen presented
Commander Marton with the charter amid applause for the
twenty members of the Santee Cooper Lakes Flotilla.
The ideas of coming to the lake area was spawned in1987, and hard work, perseverance and enthusiasm paid off
as the Coast Guard Auxiliary will now have a presence on
Lake Moultrie. Their services will include search and rescue,
education and courtesy vessel safety examinations. They will
work out of the Dennis Wildlife Center.
United States Coast Guard representatives to the
ceremony were Commander Alvin A. Sarra, Commanding
Ofcer of the USCG Group Charleston and Captain
Robert T. Ritchie, Chief of the Boating Safety Division inMiami, Florida and Director of the Auxiliary. Newly electedState Senator Bill Mescher and his wife Kitty also attended.
Submitted by John Sikes, SO-PB XII (1993)
Congratulations to Flotilla 12-6 on reaching its
twentieth anniversary. Id like to say thanks to Maggie
McCarty, John Sikes, Ron Foreman and Barbara Burcheldfor letting me include this article into the Division
newsletter.
William CarterSO-PB
Shown in photograph from left to right: Horst W.Wuestenhagen, DCP, Senator Bill Mescher and RickMartin, FC of the new Seventh District Flotilla 12-6.
1993 Rick Martin
1994 Rick Burton
1995 Simon Kirby1996 Lee Borts
1997 Frank Carney
1998 Charles Wooton
1999 George OBriwn
2000 Charles McCarty2001 Larry Moran
2002 Arlene Southerland
2003 Jack Connelly
2004 Bob Gillow
2005 Bob Weskerna2006 Maggie McCarty
2007 Ed Jones
2008 Gary Graham
2009 Al Crothers
2010 Al Crothers2011 Ronald Foreman
2012 Ronald Foreman
Flotilla 12-6 Past Commanders
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Our visit to Sector Jacksonville.
Working with the crew from USCGAir Station Savannah.
Ron Sain, AAAC, Flotilla 12-2I recently assumed the responsibility for reporting
Division Twelve aviation activities in the Pelorus. My
predecessor, Ken Plesser, is the new District Staff Ofcer
for Aviation (DSO-AV) for District 7, and I am the Assistant
Auxiliary Air Coordinator (AAAC) for training in South
Carolina.
More than fteen Division 12 Auxiliarists are involved
in Auxiliary Aviation (AUXAIR). Many are active withboth air and surface platforms. Two air facilities have own
missions this past quarter: Ken Plesser, (12-3), and myself,
(12-2). A third airplane co-owned by Jay Byers, (12-30, and
Al Paglia (12-3) was recently inspected and is expected to
become available soon. Two other airplanes are potential
assets pending engine and propeller overhauls required to
comply with the Coast Guards requirement that after a
predetermined number of years/hours, components must
be overhauled: Steve Jacobs, (12-6) and Mike Rasnak,
(12-8).Division 12 AUXAIR RECENTLY added two
Observers: Ann Marie Graham (12-6) and Bud Shepard
(12-4). Now Bud Shepard is working on Air Crew
requirements, and Walt Runck (12-6) and Jim Nelson (12-4)
are close to completing the requirements for Observer. The
AUXILIARY AVIATION
pilots, air crew, and observers will be a ready asset for Coast
Guard support in the northern AOR of Air Station
Savannah. If you know of any pilots please encourage them
to participate. Auxiliary Aviation provides opportunities for
additional training to y safely and gain new skills.
In the past quarter, Division 12 aviation facilities ew
Maritime Observation Missions (MOM), logistics missions,
and one Rotary Wing Air Intercept (RWAI) exercise to assistin training a junior pilot and two MH-65 helicopter crews
from Air Station Savannah. Ken Plesser (12-3) ew twelve
air intercept exercises over a 3.8 hour mission. LCDR Nims
commended the AUXAIR support for adding realistic
value to the operation. For Auxiliary Aviation, participation
claried the use of unfamiliar terminology and
communications.
On October 13 Tommy Timberlake (12-4), Bud
Shepard (12-4), Jim Nelson (12-4), Ann Marie Graham
(12-6), Walt Runck (12-6), Ken Plesser (12-3), and I had theopportunity to tour the Command Center at Sector
Charleston. The tour gave the Auxiliary aviation crews an
opportunity to learn about the other side of
communica t i ons and answer ques t ions abou t
implementation of the new EF Johnson encrypted radios.
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Left Photo: Team Savannah representatives at St. Peter DCDR Warren Wilson, Observer Peg Peterson, DSO-AV
Plesser, VDCDR Ted Phillips, CO, CGAS Savannah GregObserver Nancy Hastie, ADSO-AV Bob Hastie.
On November 17, Tommy Timberlake (12-4) and I ew an
MOM mission to Air Station to be tted with Aircrew Dry
Coveralls (ADCs), then continued the ight to Jacksonville to
tour Sector JAX with Auxiliary pilots and crew from the
southern AOR.
Aviation activities decline in the fall and winter quarters
as offshore water temperatures drop below 70 F. With water
temperatures below 70 F Auxiliary aircraft can not yoffshore further than gliding distance from land. But with
ADCs missions can go offshore and be a more valuable asset
to the Coast Guard when water temperatures drop below 70
F.
The big event for the next quarter is the annual
AUXAIR Workshop at Air Station Savannah located on
Hunter Army Air Field on February 1st. and 2nd.
Participants must pass a 75 yard swim test wearing a ight
suit and un-inated PFD then climb into a raft plus update
themselves with required operational training and aero-medical issues. Anyone interested in learning more should
contact me.
Ron Sain
Flotilla 12-2
AAC reports from D7 Auxiliary AviationIn mid-September, Cecil Christopher announced his
resignation as the DSO-AV in order to return to work to
support a critical program in the Department of Defense.COMO Walter Jaskiewicz appointed Ken Plesser as DSO-
AV and David Cristol as ADSO-AV-AAC Savannah.
During the period 20-23 September, the District
Training Conference was held in St. Petersburg, FL. The
photo to your left was taken at this event. This provided an
opportunity for members of Team Savannah to discuss
operations and to interact with AuxAir from the otherthree Air Stations as well as the active duty leadership.
During the month of October the transition Aux AirSavannah began the transition process for AAC David
Cristol. Ken Plesser provided historical material and
guidance for the new AAC and the transition was
completed on schedule.
A tour of Sector Charleston was completed by several
members. The original intent was to distribute the new
radios but they were not available. The tour was still
valuable in the exchange of information and between
AuxAir and the active side.The month of November as AAC has progressed well.
The main challenge has been managing the transition and
understanding the current status of all activities. An effort
is underway to refresh the roster and conrm all
participants commitment and status.
A visit was made to Sector Jacksonville by 4 pilots and
2 crew. A tour was provided and we had a good exchange
of information on topics such as communications and
operations. Ed Chappel and I have been invited to speak atthe Sector meetings in mid December and hope that this
will provide a platform to better dene our missions.
AUXILIARY AVIATION
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DIVISION STAFF OFFICER REPORTSHuman Resources
John Owen, SO-HRId like to say Great Job to the Division 12
Flotilla FSO-HRs! During the period
from January to November 2012,
Division 12 added thirty-one new
members (thirty were added in 2011).
Almost half of those new members
initially inquired through the E-Responder
program. Approximately seventy inquiries have been madethus far about Auxiliary membership within Division 12
through the E-Responder program.
As 2013 approaches, please ensure new FSO-HRs are
listed, so I can contact them about the E-Responder
program. As a reminder, only those individuals referred to
Flotilla Commanders, Vice Flotilla Commanders and FSO-
HRs from me should be contacted. I make initial contact to
determine eligibility and interests, and match those with the
appropriate otilla. Once referred, they are all yours to
process. Three attempts should be made by otilla humanresource ofcers to contact the potential member (please
record dates, times, methods).
This information will be recorded on the Monthly E-
Responder Reports which I maintain and submit to the
District Human Resources Ofcer. The District HR Ofcer
and I make additional efforts of contact the person before
removal from our records we want to get potential new
members to otillas for processing or remove them if no
longer interested.
The most important part of the E-Responder program isfor Flotillas to contact the potential members. This is why the
checks and balances and the reason I send courtesy copies
of the referral data to the Flotilla Commander and Vice
Flotilla Commander. If anyone has any questions or concerns
with the E-Responder program or Human Resource issues,
please feel free to contact me. Im looking forward to another
year!!!
PublicationsWilliam Carter, SO-PB
As the new SO-PB, let me say what an honor it is for me
to be able to serve the Auxiliary and Division 12. As you can
tell, Ive made some changes to the Division newsletter. In the
future Id like to include more photos from each of the
Flotillas. This could be from public affairs events or just
simply photos taken by members that showcase the beauty of
their community. Graphics always make the difference. In
addition to The Pelorus, I also handle the newsletter forFlotilla 12-8.
The Pelorus will be released in January, April, July and
October. Id like to have all submitted articles in by the 15th
of the month prior. If youre going to need more time thats
ne, just let me know in advance. Feel free to contact me if
you have any questions or ideas for future publications.
Program VisitationDwaine Harris, SO-PV
The Division Twelve Program Visitation team had 1,531
visits in 2012. Thanks to each one of you for every visit.
The PV program is another way toeducate the public about the
Auxiliary, boating safety, and the
importance of wearing a life jacket
Restocking our display racks with
safety pamphlets seems like a small job
but it generates conversations and helps us get out
information about vessel safety checks and other life saving subjects.
Our greatest responsibility as Auxiliarists is to support
Recreational Boating Safety. I would invite you to encourageothers to consider being a PV this year. Four visits are all that
is required for staying current on this qualication. Your visit
could be the visit that saves a boaters life.
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Information SystemsSue Hastings, SO-IS
I want to thank all the Division FSOs-IS for a
good year in 2012. We had inputter
coverage for each Flotilla. I look forward
to working with them and the new
FSOs-IS in 2013 to provide the best
service to you our members.
You can help by turning your missions,
exams, or visits in a timely manner. We still have manymembers who do not turn in a 7029 form on a regular basis.
If you are not sure how to complete a form electronically or
by hard copy, please check with your FSO-IS. It is also very
important that your contact information is kept up to date.
REYR is being run on 31 December 2012. If you go into
this status you will need to do the maintenance task whether it
is hours, visits, exams, or tests before your certication can be
restored and they have to be entered into AUXDATA. Your
Flotilla Commander then must make the request to remove
REYR though the District 7 Help Desk. It is very importantthat IT/VE/PV show only one Trainee on the mission form.
The Directors ofce will not accept missions for
recertication if more than one Trainee is listed for these
qualications.
Communications ServicesDavid Hastings, SO-CS
I want to thank the Flotilla Staff Ofcers for
Communication Services in 2012 for the great job they did in
having a web site for every Flotilla in Division 12. I amlooking forward to working with the Flotillas for 2013. Any
Flotilla that does not have a FSO-CS can have a WOW II
website set up. For those not familiar with this acronym, itsshort for websites without web masters. This web design
system is easy to operate and it does not require any special
programming. I will help any Flotilla that needs help in doing
this.
Members, please help your Web Masters by providing
them with up to date information on your classes, activities,
etc., that can be added to your websites. Our websites are
usually the rst impression we make to a potential new
members o r the boating public.
Communications Systems Jim Ramsey, SO-CM
Greetings All,
Now that the Christmas Season is about over I hope
everyone has a great New Year!
I have been working with the Sector Charleston
Command Center folks to establish a plan of action for
Auxiliary personnel that have an interest in being a part of
the watch. I hope to have the plan ready to implement by the
beginning of the New Year.
If anyone is interested in becoming a radio watch-stander
please feel free to contact me and I will explain therequirements to become Auxiliary qualied. That is the rst
step. Station and Sector requirements would follow the
Auxiliary PQS. This program is a commitment, so please call
and Ill go over the requirements.
Also, Im looking into the interest to make an Auxiliary
communications van or trailer. The trailer would be used by
Division 12 as a mobile communications unit. If anyone is
interested give me a ring and lets discuss.
Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.
Happy New Year to all,
Jim Ramsey
843-819-3500
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Member TrainingBe Moore, SO-MT
This fall saw a busy summer season
winding down with several otillas
culminating their on-the-water training
efforts with crew and coxswain
qualications and re-qualications. In
addition, an 8-hour TCT class was
conducted in November.
Now is the time to be thinking about what you would liketo accomplish in 2013. As I have said before, member
training is the core of our existence in the Auxiliary, whether
you are in upgrade training yourself or helping someone else.
Memb er training is also pre valent on each patrolon-the-
water or walking the docks. I encourage each member to
actively enter a training program. Most of the AUXOP
courses, i.e., AUXCOM, AUXSEA, AUXPAT, AUXWEA,
etc. are available on line and offer a wealth of information.
Contact your otilla training ofcer for more information.
We hope to hold several division wide training sessions in2013. Flotilla 12-8 under the guidance of FSO-MT Richard
Daniel has developed a GPS for Mariners course and will
offer the rst class on 19 Jan 2013. They also plan on
presenting a Charting and Plotting class in March 2013. If
you interested in either or both of these classes, contact your
otilla member training ofcer or Richard Daniel at
[email protected] . In addition we hope to conduct
another division wide ICS 210 class for future coxswains and
an 8-hour TCT class both in late spring/early summer.
As you can see, Member Training Ofcers have a lot tooffer. You can help them by telling them of your training
needs and desires. Stay in touch with your Member Training
Ofcers. I guaranteethe more you get involved with
training, the more you will enjoy being in the Auxiliary.
AUXOP Courses, Leadership Courses, and Online
Testing Are Available on the Coast Guard Auxiliary Training
Directorate Website.
Access the site by visiting the link below:
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=t-dept .
After you self-enroll into the course, review the onlinepresentation and related materials. Once you complete the
review of the course, access the National Testing Center
take the nal exam (AUXOP courses must be proctored).
Vessel Examinations Andy Poole, SO-VE
Equip Yourself: Gear for Cold Weather BoatingAs the water temperatures around the South Carolina
lowcountry continue to drop, cold weather boaters need
protection from hypothermia, both on deck and in the event
of falling overboard. Cold water shortens in-water survival
time, making a quick rescue essential. Fortunately, you have
options whether you hunt, sh, or cruise on cold water.
Choose the right gear to increase your chances of surviving a
cold-weather mishap.
Flotation Coat
Flotation coats provide warmth and double as a life jacket
should the wearer fall in the water. Float coats are
recommended for boaters who boat year-round in locales
with moderate air temperatures and cold water. If you boat
in extremely cold temperatures, a otation coat will not
protect you from hypothermia if you were to fall into the
water.
Immersion or Survival SuitWinter boating calls for hardy gear. Survival suits will
protect you from the elements, and they will provide
otation and hypothermia protection if you enter the water.
Wearing a survival suit can increase survival time in col
water.
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Dry Suit
Dry suits can be instantly drawn tight to prevent water from
entering, appropriate thermal layers worn beneath the drysuit provide insulation and they are not buoyant. Dry suits
are suitable for intentional entry into the water, but provide
no passive protection if you fall in.
Personal Position Locator Beacon
Otherwise known as a PLB, a personal position locatorbeacon is a scaled down version of the Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). When immersed in
water or manually activated both EPIRBs and PLBstransmit a signal that allows rescuers to pinpoint your
location.
Personal Emergency Locator Light
An emergency light worn and activated if a person is in the
water can attract the attention of rescuers, providing a
much more visible target than your head in the water. Thebright, ashing light increases the chances of being spotted
by rescuers or a passing boater.
Flares
Store hand held and/or parachute ares in immersion suit
pockets, secured with a lanyard. Make sure to study their
instructions before you need them.
Whistle
Attracting attention will increase your chances of surviving
in the water. Whistles are a inexpensive and simple way tomake noise without exhausting yourself. Rescuers are
trained to turn off the boat engines and listen for a period
of time while they are on search and rescue missions, or a
nearby boater may hear the signal. Conventional whistles
dont work if the pea inside is wet, so make sure that you
choose a waterproof model.
Common sense can also increase your chances of survival
in cold weather. Dress in layers to provide maximum
protection and warmth. Technical bers provide thermalprotection and wont absorb water. Include a hat to protect
your head from heat loss. Wear gloves.
Don't be tempted to skip proper cold weather clothing
and gear. Be sure to wear a life jacket, le a oat plan, get a
vessel safety exam, and have the appropriate hypothermiaprotection when boating in the cold.
Division 12 completed 1, 883 Vessel Safety Exams this
year, as of December 16, 2012. Last year, the division set a
record with 2, 881 Vessel Safety Exams. Since records areestablished to be broken, lets all see what we can do to
exceed the VSC Record of 2011.
DIVISION STAFF OFFICER REPORTSVessel Examinations (Contd.)
19%
1%5%
13%
30%
23%
5% 4%
Hours: Vessel Safety Checks
12-1 12-212-3 12-412-6 12-812-10 12-12
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SECRETARY RECORDSDeborah Lee, SO-SR
Minutes from Division 12 Meeting
Waterworks, Mt. Pleasant, S.C
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 1020 hours by Vito
Giardina, Division Commander.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Al Crothers,
Division Vice Commander.
The Invocation was given by Al Crothers, Division Vice
Commander.
Division Members in Attendance: (listed below)
DCDR Welcome/Introductions:
Vito Giardina DCDR welcomed everyone and guests
CDR LeFebvre and LTJG Rice, Sector Charleston.
Vito thanked Flotilla 12-02 Grand Strand for therefreshments.
Division Minutes: July Division meeting minutes were
approved at Commanders Call as listed in the Pelorus
newsletter.
Financial Report: Approved at Commanders Call as
submitted by John Murphy, SO-FN
DCDR comments:
Vito Giardina reviewed the items covered at
Commanders Call.
VCDR comments:Al Crothers commented on the number of hours
reported to date in AUXINFO (approximately 35,000). He
also stated that we now have 279 members in our Division. Al
thanked all for electing him as the new DCDR.Division Staff Ofcer Reports:
Please read these reports published in the Pelorus
newsletter.
New Business:
Swearing in of newly elected DCDR, Al Crothers byCDR LeFebvre and DCAPT-N Bob Weskerna
Presentation of Awards:
Flotilla Meritorious Achievement Award for greatest
improvement in overall performance for 2011 presented to
Ron Foreman, FC 12-06. Membership Growth Award Michael Mikutaitis,
12-03 and Charles Budnick, 12-04.
Meritorious Team Award for State Liaison Ofcer
Training-Barbara Burcheld, 12-06.
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12-1
Jay Dahlgren
John Owen
Perry Moses
Ron Cunningham
12-2
Dorothy SchochCarl Brown
Jeanette Brown
Alma Lyerley
Judith Ash
Joyce Slingerland
12-3
Michael Mikutaitis
Peg PetersonKen Plesser
Gerry Ruschkofski
Sue CartyDon Carty
12-4
Chuck Budnick
Jack Stacy
Nancy Johnson
Tommy
Timberlake
12-6
Al Crothers
Andy PooleBob Weskerna
Deborah Lee
Walter Runck
Ron Foreman
Ann Graham
Barbara Burcheld
Festus Burcheld
12-8 Joe Fleming
Bob Mathewes
Paul BerkaAlan Miles
12-10
Vito Giardina
Richard Bankert
Sue Hastings
Dave Hastings
Reggie Hollar
Allen James
12-12
Karen Andrews James Andrews
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STATE LIAISON REPORTBarbara Burcheld, SLO-SC
SLO-SC Barbara Burcheld attended District 7 Training
Conference in September, giving two separate presentations.
Barbara developed a presentation for the RBS Strategic Plan2012-2016, highlighting the Coast Guards priorities including
increasing the number of persons who complete a boating
safety course or test that conforms to the National Boating
Education Standards as recognized by the USCG.
Barbara assisted in the development and presentation of
Public Education Best Practices with DSO-PE Judi Bacon
and DCAPT-N (e) Dave Fuller. Her part of the PE
presentation explained how some Auxiliary courses (About
Boating Safely, Boating Skills & Seamanship, and Sailing
Skills & Seamanship) are affected by NASBLA standards andapprovals, BLA certications; and SLO facilitation of
auxiliary public education missions with the states.
We sent the South Carolina Boating Law Administrator
(BLA) an offer to have auxiliary data for 2012 RBS
Performance Report, such as the number of vessel safety
checks, public education classes and students. The annual
report covers the period 01OCT - 30SEP and is sent to the
Coast Guard Ofce of Boating Safety with a 12/31/2012
deadline. The information is used to report activities funded
with RBS Program Dollars.2012 Auxiliary data of certied boating courses held in
South Carolina reveal a growing trend of decline in public
education courses and students. While the number of
recreational boaters increases each year, the number of
auxiliary boating safety courses continues to decrease. One-
third of all scheduled Auxiliary ABS classes were cancelled in
2012, primarily due to lack of student enrollment. In some
cases ineffective product advertising and holiday/event
conicts contributed to cancellations.
SLO-SC monitors the DNR certied boating safetycourses in South Carolina. For Division 12 specically, public
education results for 2012 are shown in the pie chart shown
to your upper right.
The number of classes held by each otilla are as follows:
12-1: 1 12-4: 0 12-10: 3
12-2: 2 12-6: 12 12-12: 1
12-3: 2 12-8: 4
See the following page for more detailed information on
ABS course statistics.SLO-SCs are working with the E-Department on public
education instructor and course development to increase
recreational boater enrollment in Auxiliary safety courses.Stay tuned.
The Navigator winter edition included an SLO article
from Barbara. She also contributed stories to the Lake
Murray Association newsletters highlighting safety about day
markers, navigation lights and boat fenders. She is nalizing a
story about local South Carolina Auxiliarist Robert
Weskerna, elected to D7 Chief of Staff, to be released tonewspapers and publications in December.
We attended the Lake Murray Safety Consortiummeeting on September 19, 2012; meetings were cancelled
October-December 2012.
The Burchelds supported the Sea Cadets Great Portage
Race 9/15/2012 with one of the two operational facilities;
setting up the safety zone for 20 cadets from South Carolina
ranging in age from 10
12-112-212-312-412-612-812-1012-12
18 2219
165
4137
7
ABS Students for 2012
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STATE LIAISON REPORTto 18 years old. They exhibited a wide range of ability tested
their knowledge and canoe skills. The Sea Cadet leaders were
very appreciative of the AUX keeping tabs on them.
Operational Facilities Master Chief (12-01) and
Voyager (12-06) provided safety zone coverage with
Auxiliarists from 5 otillas, 3 Divisions and 2 Districts.
In this 4th Quarter 2012 report, we shared another
example of Division 12 membership working with otherorganizations and providing positive public impact:
Flotilla 12-4 (Socastee, SC) members were invited to
inspect and judge units participating in the event at the old
Myrtle Square Mall site across from the Myrtle Beach
Convention Center on September 21. The Myrtle Beach
Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB and the City of Myrtle
Beach welcomed the South Atlantic Shrine Association
(SASA) 39th Annual Meeting to the area 9-22 SEP. Events for
the SASA, included the great Shrine competitions featuring
motorcycles, light weight motorcycles, small cars and
marching units all competing for trophies.
In the below photo, from left: Auxiliarists Eric Hurlin and
Chuck Budnick inspect a motorized unit. Photo and story
courtesy of Tom Williamson, FSO-PA 12-4.
TOTAL CLASSES
NUMBER OFSTUDENTS
REGISTEREDWITH DNR
STUDENTSUNDER 17
PERCENTAGEOF TOTAL
2012 27 332 23% 79 24%
2011 33 478 22% 100 21%
Marine Safety Rick Bankert, SO-MS
I am looking forward to productive year for all of our
otillas in the area of Marine Safety. I would like to ask
each Marine Safety otilla ofcer to send me the following
information over the next two months.
First Let me know what your otilla does, for Marine
Safety, that you consider to be successful missions. Just a
sentence or two about each mission.
Second What would you wish for in order to makeMarine Safety more successful? Again, a brief statement
of areas that should be developed further or new ideas
that you would like to consider.
Here are some web sites that you might want to check
out.
http://pdept.cgaux.org
http://live.cgaux.org/?p=831
Please feel free to e-mail the monthly reports to me at:[email protected].
Tha nk you.
Rick Bankert
SO-MS
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Meritorious Team Award for National Conferences-
Brett Grooms, 12-06.
Commodores Certicate of Excellence Award(250+Hrs) OPS/MS-Ron Foreman, 12-06 and Robert
Mathewes, 12-08.
Commodores Certicate of Excellence Award RBS
(250+Hrs)-Barbara Burcheld, 12-06, Ron Foreman,
12-06, James Poole, 12-06, Phillip Poole, 12-06, DaveHastings, 12-10, Steve Rodvansky, 12-01.
Commodores Certicate of Excellence Award CG
Operational/Administrative Support (100+Hrs)-Barbara
Burcheld, 12-06, Hugo Endris, 12-06, Jay Dahlgren,12-01.
Commodores Certicate of Excellence Award
Watchstanding (100+Hrs) James Ramsey, 12-06, Steve
Rodvansky, 12-01.
Multi-Directorate Award for OPS/MS/RBS
(250+Hrs)-Karen Andrews, 12-12. Multi-Directorate Award for OPS/MS (250+Hrs)
George Gammon, 12-06.
NSBW Presentation-Alan Miles, 2012 NSBWChairperson presented both, Power Point and slide
presentations of the 2012 NSBW programs. This same
presentation was shown and well accepted at DTRAIN
held in September.
Guest Remarks:
CDR LeFebvre thanked everyone for their dedication to
supporting the Boating Safety Program and stressed theimportance of wearing PFDs. LTJG Rice also thanked
everyone for their support and for our assistance in keeping the fuel budget in control.
Bob Weskerna spoke about the election process. He
spoke about a few items from DTRAIN regarding QE
missions and the release of a new version of POMS. Bob
also spoke about realizing when its time to step down from
OPS missions and look at the possibility at taking on other
positions in the otilla.
DCDR -Closing Remarks:
Thanked all the members for their support during his
term of ofce and reminded everyone of the COW dates.A motion was made by Ron Foreman to adjourn the
meeting and seconded by Mike Mikutaitis. The meeting was
adjourned at 1230 hours.
Respectfully submitted,Deborah Lee
SO-SR
Operations Joseph Fleming, SO-OP
Happy New Year to All Division 12 Members. Hope
everyone had a Merry Christmas. I know spending time
with family and friends is what Christmas is all about. The
New Year is upon us again and with it will be new
challenges and opportunities in our everyday operations as
Auxiliarists.
This year we need to keep a closer watch on our fuel
usage so we can prevent running out like the past. The Goldside depends on us with many of their daily missions and
thats one of reasons we are here. On your regular patrols
take time to practice SAR patterns, man overboard drills
and plotting. This will keep your skills sharp, so when the
time comes when you need them its like second nature to
perform.
FSO-OPS, I would like to hear from ALL of you on
any problems with operations or equipment problems and
needs. I also need an operation report each month so I can
keep our DSO up to date of our operations and needs.Remember when you wear the uniform; you represent
ALL of us. So wear it proudly and professionally.
Semper Paratus
Joseph Fleming
Secretary Records (Contd.)
SECRETARY RECORDS (CONTD.)
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Diversity & InclusionAl Crothers, SO-DV
Diversity & Inclusion
Dependability, Integrity,
Diversity
Diversity is about our commitment to embrace men and womenof all racial, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as full,
equal, and vital members of our organization.
There is another staff ofce for all levels of theAuxiliary. That ofce is Diversity and Inclusion. This
directorate was ofcially established recently. Flotilla
Commanders should consider a candidate for the role, if
they have not done so already. I plan to hold the division
ofce for 2013 in order to understand what the directorate
requirements are from the division level.
There are great references (Resources, News, and
Outreach Programs) for all of us to read in order to
understand the new directorate ourselves. You can nd a
list of those on the http://cgaux.org Diversity & Inclusion
page. Here is the URL:
http://cgaux.org/leadership/diversity-inclusion/
Commandants VisionCharting the Course of the United States Coast
Guard
We are dened by our Missions, People and Heritage.
We will selessly serve our Country and perform our duties
in a manner that secures the trust and condence of
mariners and citizens alike. We will set a course that
steadies the Service, honors our profession, strengthens our
partnerships, and respects our Shipmates.
Semper Paratus
DIVISION STAFF OFFICER REPORTSMaterials
Michael Mikutaitis, SO-MAHappy New Year to everyone. I'm Michael Mikutaitis
(I go by 'Mik'), I'm last year's FC for 12-3 at Lake Murray. I
will be serving as the division materials ofcer for 2013.
If you are a newly appointed FSO-MA for your otilla
you can rest at ease. The position is not that difcult to
handle. Those that have stayed on for 2013 then you know
the job.
I will keep you updated on any changes to the ANSCcatalog during the year. They have put the catalog ordering online making ordering much simpler. Some catalog itemshave limits on them, submit your order and if it is rejected
which I haven't seen happen yet then contact me and I will
resend it using your information or I'll send it up the chain
of leadership. The only time you should exceed the quota
are for those special events that pop up from time to time.
You will need to submit a monthly report to me and
what I would like to see is what you ordered for the
previous month especially postage. Please submit that
report to me by the 1st of each month. This report shouldbe what you submit to your VFC for your otilla.
A report from ALL FLOTILLAS is required.
Do not stockpile a large amount of materials except for
our known events. I will send out the ANSC ordering formto you in a few days. Your FC should provide you a formoutlining your job duties but I'll be sending out a copy of
that form too. Below is my contact information:
Michael Mikutaitis, SO-MA 070-12
USCG Auxiliary
6 Kinlaugh Ct.
Columbia, SC 29204-4431
803-331-5810 cell/home ~ 803-737-1877 work
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2012 MISSION HOURS REPORTS
TOHO
TAL URS
MD
V
RINEALER
ISITS
VESSEC
L SAFETYECKS
PUAF
BLICAIRS
SEARRE
CH ANDSCUE
12-1 4,419.30 -38.7% 77.00 -49.6% 185.00 -56.5% 122.00 -33.5% 2.00 -50.0%
12-2 3,472.40 -20.2% 143.00 -18.3% 11.00 +120.0% 133.00 -27.3% 20.80 +252.5%
12-3 5,393.60 +2.0% 20.00 -20.0% 51.00 -23.8% 194.00 +20.8% 47.70 -64.5%
12-4 5,458.00 -9.1% 45.00 -16.6% 131.00 +3.1% 241.90 +55.1% 17.50 -7.9
12-6 14,990.80 -26.4% 325.10 -31.7% 300.25 -45.1% 509.30 -34.7% 57.10 -1.2
12-8 8,874.15 -24.7% 56.00 +16.6% 225.50 -18.8% 581.50 +22.4% 4.50 -90.5%
12-10 6,895.75 -9.7% 40.00 -27.2% 54.00 +5.9% 971.70 +75.0% 0.00 N/A*
12-12 2,279.90 -14.0% 23.00 -30.3% 35.00 +52.2% 119.00 +33.7% 9.60 -42.5%
Total 51,784.60 -20.7% 729.10 -28.4% 992.75 -34.8% 2,872.40 +11.2% 159.20 -44.2%
MASAF
INEETY
TONM
TRMBER
AININGMAPA
RINEROL
PUEDU
BLICATION
12-1 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 41.00 -59.4% 832.30 +85.7% 52.00 -18.1
12-2 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 197.50 -14.6% 225.50 -10.6% 98.60 +9.5%
12-3 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 189.00 +60.1% 528.30 +2.3% 139.00 -6.7
12-4 62.50 +5.0% 0.00 -100% 70.00 -33.7% 420.1 -39.5% 30.00 -19.0
12-6 655.50 -7.5% 47.50 190.00 -36.1% 1,109.40 -39.6% 265.50 -41.1
12-8 338.55 +19.8% 32.55 -61.3% 180.00 -28.3% 864.60 -28.8% 87.00 +5.4%
12-10 0.00 -100% 6.30 -57.0% 89.50 +18.3% 552.70 -18.7% 54.60 -69.7
12-12 0.00 N/A* 26.00 +225% 43.00 -16.5% 487.30 -16.5% 26.00 +18.1%
Total 1,056.55 -4.3% 112.35 -4.0% 1,000 -20.5% 5,020.30 -19.4% 752.70 -30.0
The information above is accurate as of 30 December 2012 from the D7 AuxInfo report. Division Twelve logged in nearly
51,700 hours for the year 2012. This represents an overall decrease of 20%. With the exception of Public Affairs, performance
levels have decreased in every category listed above.
* Flotilla did not log hours in this category for 2012 or 2011, therefore the percentage increase/decrease does not apply.
Flotilla logged no hours in this category last year.
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DIVISION STAFF OFFICERSDivision Twelve Bridge
Division Commander Al Crothers [email protected]
Vice Division Commander John Murphy [email protected] Immediate Past Division Commander Vito Giardina [email protected]
Flotilla Commanders/Vice Commanders12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea FC John Owen [email protected]
VFC Joe Newman jenewm [email protected]
12-2, Grand Strand FC Dorothy Schoch msdot@ sccoast.net
VFC Judith Ash [email protected]
12-3, Lake Murray FC Gerry Ruschkofski g_rusch [email protected] omVFC Ken Uschelbec [email protected]
12-4, Central Grand Strand FC Chuck Budnick [email protected]
VFC Thomas Timberlake timberl [email protected]
12-6, Mount Pleasant FC Andy Poole nautica [email protected]
VFC Festus Burcheld fburch [email protected]
12-8, Charleston FC Paul Berka phberk [email protected]
VFC Dwaine Harris dwaine [email protected]
12-10, Georgetown FC Rick Bankert rgbsc@ yahoo.com
VFC Vito Giardina [email protected]
12-12, Edisto Beach FC Karen Andrews [email protected]
VFC Cliff Songer cdsong [email protected]
Division Support Staff AUXAIR Auxiliary Aviation Ron Sain jrsain@ charter.net
DDSL-12 Directors DistrictSecurity Liaison Vito Giardina [email protected]
ADDSL-12 Assistant Directors
District Security Liaison Al Crothers al_crot [email protected]
SLO-SC State Liaison Ofcer Barbara Burcheld [email protected]
SLO-SC State Liaison Ofcer Festus Burcheld [email protected]
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DIVISION STAFF OFFICERSDivision Staff Ofcers
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 Jay Bird [email protected]
SO-PB Publications William Carter [email protected]
SO-PE Public Education Vacant Position
SO-PV Program Visitation Dwaine Harris [email protected]
SO-SR Secretary Records Deborah Lee [email protected]
SO-VE Vessel Safety Exams Andy Poole nautica [email protected]
Upcoming Division Change of WatchThe Division Change of Watch Ceremony is scheduled for January of 2013 and will be held at the Beach Colony
Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact Vito Giardina if you need additional information.
Where: Beach Colony Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC
Time: Jan 11-12
Attire: Tropical Blue for Division Meeting, Dinner Dress Blue or Service Dress Blue for S aturday dinner.
Condentiality NoticeTelephone numbers and addresses of members are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. As a matter of policy,
rosters of names, addresses and telephone numbers shall not be made available to the general public or any
outside organization. Privacy of all rosters shall be safeguarded and the page clearly labeled. The publications of
these rosters, addresses, and telephone numbers on any computer on-line service including the Internet is
prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974.
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