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Information contained in this

newsletter is for official US

Coast Guard and Coast Guard

Auxiliary use only under the

Privacy Act of 1974

Volume MMXVI Issue 2 February 2016

MONTHLY MEETING

Wednesday

February 3

1900 at

Station Georgetown

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

District 7 Division 12 Flotilla 10

Georgetown South Carolina

James H Rowe 77 a long-time member of the Flotilla died on December 29

2015 in Virginia He joined the Auxiliary in March 1998 in the 5th

Southern

District in Virginia He transferred to Flotilla 12-10 in September 2003 He

had planned to be active in the Flotilla after he retired in 2013 but because of

ill health was not able to reach this goal He loved the Auxiliary according to

his wife Beverly and continued to stay a member

He served in the US Navy from 1955-61 and ran his own business Central

Security Bureau and US Training amp Development Center for 40 years He

and his wife lived in Myrtle Beach and attended Belin Memorial Methodist

Church

Memorial Contributions may be made either to the Belin Church or the Grand

Strand Humane Society

Upcoming Events

Feb 3 Flotilla Meeting

Sta Georgetown

Mar 2 Flotilla Meeting

Sta Georgetown

Mar 5- Boat Crew Training

Apr 23 Academy

Mar 19 ABS Course

HGTC Gtwn

Mar 26 Boat Show

Boat Shed

Apr 6 Flotilla Meeting

Sta Gtwn

Apr 9 Division Mtg

Moncks Corner

IN MEMORIAM JAMES H ROWE

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

1998 - 2015

Thanks to Mike Davis

amp Keith Johnson For Februaryrsquos Refreshments

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And so here we are another cold month down now letrsquos see what Mr

Groundhog says We started off with the Change of Watch and

although I was not able to attend the banquet I did the Division meeting

and it went really well with a large attendance Along with being very

informative Hap introduced some new information

Our FSO-MT Bill Unger has a very extensive training program planned

for the coming months and into spring He is setting up demonstrations

at the station that will include Flare usage Fire Extinguisher use and

Dewatering in addition he will be trying to set up a session at the local

ldquoYrdquo and demonstrate swimming with a life jacket All the above projects

will be done with the help of the station and local Fire Dept Please

make a point to attend the monthly meetings and be a part of these

functions

As time progressrsquos Bill has set up a Training Academy to be held on

Saturdays at the local United Way Bldg on Front St This will be to

train our members for Crew and Coxswain certification and re-

certification

All our FSOrsquos have submitted their projected goals for the year and I

will share them with you in the Crowrsquos Nest Irsquom asking that when you

read through them and see their projected goals that you will help

become a part in achieving them

Step up and lend a hand it doesnrsquot hurt Become ACTIVE in the flotilla

functions In Freedom Friendship and Charity

Ed Wozniak Jr

FROM THE HELM Flotilla Com m ander

Com m ents

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

VICE FLOTILLA COMMANDER

We did a good job last year in getting most of our Mandated Courses completed Out of 29 members 17 have completed all the requirements That leaves 12 to complete the process Most have taken at least one or more of the courses Remember you need to do the ICS 100 and 700 as part of this process httptrainingfemagovnims After you complete the course you can send me a copy of your email or certificate of completion to send to Directorrsquos office to get them recorded in AUXDATA To do the other eight courses click this link to go to the PowerPointVideo courses httpwowuscgauxinfocontentphpunit=T-DEPTampcategory=mandated-training Once completed send me a copy of the Self-Attestation form to be entered into AUXDATA If you have an AUXLMS account you can do these classes in this system and AUXLMS will feed AUXDATA directly This year if you are in REYR or planning to get certified in any program you will need to be certified for the Mandated Courses Also if you need to get your ID card updated you will need to be certified Our goal is to get at least a 90 compliance for the Flotilla Right now we are at about 60 If anyone has any problems completing the courses on-line please let me know and we will work with you to get you certified

Sue Hastings

Awards

The following awards were presented at the January Flotilla Meeting

Certificates of Appreciation for Vito Giardina and Hap James as

Flotilla Staff Officers in 2015 from Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander

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And so here we are another cold month down now letrsquos see what Mr

Groundhog says We started off with the Change of Watch and

although I was not able to attend the banquet I did the Division meeting

and it went really well with a large attendance Along with being very

informative Hap introduced some new information

Our FSO-MT Bill Unger has a very extensive training program planned

for the coming months and into spring He is setting up demonstrations

at the station that will include Flare usage Fire Extinguisher use and

Dewatering in addition he will be trying to set up a session at the local

ldquoYrdquo and demonstrate swimming with a life jacket All the above projects

will be done with the help of the station and local Fire Dept Please

make a point to attend the monthly meetings and be a part of these

functions

As time progressrsquos Bill has set up a Training Academy to be held on

Saturdays at the local United Way Bldg on Front St This will be to

train our members for Crew and Coxswain certification and re-

certification

All our FSOrsquos have submitted their projected goals for the year and I

will share them with you in the Crowrsquos Nest Irsquom asking that when you

read through them and see their projected goals that you will help

become a part in achieving them

Step up and lend a hand it doesnrsquot hurt Become ACTIVE in the flotilla

functions In Freedom Friendship and Charity

Ed Wozniak Jr

FROM THE HELM Flotilla Com m ander

Com m ents

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

VICE FLOTILLA COMMANDER

We did a good job last year in getting most of our Mandated Courses completed Out of 29 members 17 have completed all the requirements That leaves 12 to complete the process Most have taken at least one or more of the courses Remember you need to do the ICS 100 and 700 as part of this process httptrainingfemagovnims After you complete the course you can send me a copy of your email or certificate of completion to send to Directorrsquos office to get them recorded in AUXDATA To do the other eight courses click this link to go to the PowerPointVideo courses httpwowuscgauxinfocontentphpunit=T-DEPTampcategory=mandated-training Once completed send me a copy of the Self-Attestation form to be entered into AUXDATA If you have an AUXLMS account you can do these classes in this system and AUXLMS will feed AUXDATA directly This year if you are in REYR or planning to get certified in any program you will need to be certified for the Mandated Courses Also if you need to get your ID card updated you will need to be certified Our goal is to get at least a 90 compliance for the Flotilla Right now we are at about 60 If anyone has any problems completing the courses on-line please let me know and we will work with you to get you certified

Sue Hastings

Awards

The following awards were presented at the January Flotilla Meeting

Certificates of Appreciation for Vito Giardina and Hap James as

Flotilla Staff Officers in 2015 from Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander

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The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

VICE FLOTILLA COMMANDER

We did a good job last year in getting most of our Mandated Courses completed Out of 29 members 17 have completed all the requirements That leaves 12 to complete the process Most have taken at least one or more of the courses Remember you need to do the ICS 100 and 700 as part of this process httptrainingfemagovnims After you complete the course you can send me a copy of your email or certificate of completion to send to Directorrsquos office to get them recorded in AUXDATA To do the other eight courses click this link to go to the PowerPointVideo courses httpwowuscgauxinfocontentphpunit=T-DEPTampcategory=mandated-training Once completed send me a copy of the Self-Attestation form to be entered into AUXDATA If you have an AUXLMS account you can do these classes in this system and AUXLMS will feed AUXDATA directly This year if you are in REYR or planning to get certified in any program you will need to be certified for the Mandated Courses Also if you need to get your ID card updated you will need to be certified Our goal is to get at least a 90 compliance for the Flotilla Right now we are at about 60 If anyone has any problems completing the courses on-line please let me know and we will work with you to get you certified

Sue Hastings

Awards

The following awards were presented at the January Flotilla Meeting

Certificates of Appreciation for Vito Giardina and Hap James as

Flotilla Staff Officers in 2015 from Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander

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FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICER REPORTS

Communications Services Donrsquot forget to check all Auxiliary web sites The National District Division and Flotilla sites have lots of information on training manuals etc You might also like to wander through the active duty web sites Rick Bankert FSO-CS

Human RelationsPublic Affairs Just a reminder to all that the Boat Shed Open House is coming up on March 26 Anyone interested should feel free to contact me by phone or email I also want to thank everyone who has already signed up to assist I also would like to thank FC Wozniak Rick Bankert and Bill Unger for allowing me to take on these positions and for giving me assistance in getting started in these positions I look forward to a fantastic year and to seeing our Flotilla growing substantially Jeff Slaybaugh FSO-HRPA

Information Services At the February meeting I will be passing out the Annual Member Letters for 2015 For those of you not at the meeting I will be sending out via email or mail When you get it please let me know if there is any missing information or corrections needed Sue Hastings FSO-IS

Marine Safety I have been in touch with the Waccamaw Region River Keeper I will attempt to find out how we can help them with checking water quality while on safety patrols And I will check to see if there are other ways in which we can provide services to help them We will also look to incorporate MS into all PE and PA activities andor to make sure we get credit for the MS activities we already do

Rick Bankert FSO-MS

Materials The weather doesnt feel like boating season is just around the corner One more month and we can expect some warmer days to arrive I will order materials for PA events Vessel Examinations Program Visitors and PE Classes All FSOs please let me know of your needs

If you need stamps or envelopes please let me know prior to our February 3 meeting Karin Hollar FSO-MA

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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Flotilla Staff Officer Reports (Continued)

Member Training Please make a note on your calendars that the following Member Training sessions will be conducted by Sta Georgetown Coast Guard personnel for our benefit Note that I am requesting the wearing of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) If you do not have ODUs yet come in your Tropical blues as usual Boat Crew Member (BCM) Training Candidates --- Note that these sessions will count towards your Qualification Tasks (noted below) needed to become certified so bring a copy of the Qual Task to be signed by a Training Mentor Dont worry if you forget to bring it you can have it signed at a later date HOWEVER if you miss these sessions you will need to make them up in the future Feb 03 2000 ndash 2100 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash following monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) Mar 02 1800 ndash 1900 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash preceding monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) Apr 06 1800 ndash 1900 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash preceding monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) I am proposing that we conduct a Boat Crew Training Academy this spring with classroom sessions each Saturday from March 5 through April 9 on-the-water training beginning March 26 through April 23 and additional on-the-water training as needed (which could be concurrent with regular patrols) during May before calling in a Qualification Examiner in June

Bill Unger FSO-MT

Program Visitors A total of five visitations were made in January Visitation team members have each been assigned specific accounts to call on We will also be looking to add new Visitation Member Accounts Also additional Flotilla members are encouraged to become Public Visitation qualified It is a simple thing to do and requires little time

I also want to report up the chain of command that our literature boxes are very poorly made and do not reflect the kind of image that we want to promote

Karl R Gettmann FSO-PV

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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Flotilla Staff Officer Reports (Continued)

Member Training Please make a note on your calendars that the following Member Training sessions will be conducted by Sta Georgetown Coast Guard personnel for our benefit Note that I am requesting the wearing of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) If you do not have ODUs yet come in your Tropical blues as usual Boat Crew Member (BCM) Training Candidates --- Note that these sessions will count towards your Qualification Tasks (noted below) needed to become certified so bring a copy of the Qual Task to be signed by a Training Mentor Dont worry if you forget to bring it you can have it signed at a later date HOWEVER if you miss these sessions you will need to make them up in the future Feb 03 2000 ndash 2100 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash following monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) Mar 02 1800 ndash 1900 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash preceding monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) Apr 06 1800 ndash 1900 hr ndash USCG Sta Georgetown ndash preceding monthly meeting (wear ODUrsquos) I am proposing that we conduct a Boat Crew Training Academy this spring with classroom sessions each Saturday from March 5 through April 9 on-the-water training beginning March 26 through April 23 and additional on-the-water training as needed (which could be concurrent with regular patrols) during May before calling in a Qualification Examiner in June

Bill Unger FSO-MT

Program Visitors A total of five visitations were made in January Visitation team members have each been assigned specific accounts to call on We will also be looking to add new Visitation Member Accounts Also additional Flotilla members are encouraged to become Public Visitation qualified It is a simple thing to do and requires little time

I also want to report up the chain of command that our literature boxes are very poorly made and do not reflect the kind of image that we want to promote

Karl R Gettmann FSO-PV

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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Meet 12-10rsquos new VFC

Sue Hastings

Auxiliary member since 1989

1st flotilla in Rochester NY

12-10 member since 1999

Joined in order to ldquoget on the boatrdquo

Past and Present Offices FSO FN IS SR

VFC FC SO-IS DSO-IS National Personnel Branch Assistant

Certified IS VE Crew

AUXOP award

Awards AUXILIARY COMMANDANT LETTER OF COMMENDATION 2 AUXILIARY COMMENDATION AWARD 3 AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP SERVICE AWARD 2 AUXILIARY PE SERVICE AWARD 2 CG BICENTENNIAL UNIT COMMENDATION 1 CG MERITORIOUS TEAM COMMENDATION 9 CG UNIT COMMENDATION 4 DOT SECRETARYS OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD 1 FLOTILLA MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 1 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION 1SUSTAINED AUXILIARY SERVICE AWARD 11 TRANSPORTATION 9-11 RIBBON 1

Proud Memory working weekends with Active Duty at USCG Station Rochester

Proud Achievement 12-10 FC

Proud Accomplishment District 7 IS instructor

This brief biography is quite impressive But when you get to know Sue you realize that this scratches the surface in appreciating her talents and contributions over the years Rick Bankert FSO-DV

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Ed Wozniak FC swearing in

Flotilla Staff Officers at

January Flotilla Meeting

Page 7

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 Flotilla Commander (FC) Ed Wozniak

Support projected goals become more productive and encourage all FSOrsquos along with our members to become more involved with Flotilla projects and ask all members to support our FSOrsquos

Work on increasing our relationship with Station Georgetown

Assist in all patrol missions and conduct safety and training patrols

Increase my knowledge of Administration duties

Assist our VFC with her workload (if possible)

Help other members preparing their OPFACS

Increase and create more Fellowship

Work on maintaining my composure Vice Flotilla Commander (VFC) Sue Hastings

Work with FC to coordinate activities of Flotilla

Work with FSOs to help in performance of their duties Support growth of flotilla

FSO-Communications (CM) Chuck Budnick

Update Flotilla members of all new Technological advances in VHF Marine Radio Communications

and Navigation System Electronics

Assist FSO-MT in developing VHF Marine Radio training programs

Train proper use of the VHF Marine Radios in our Trailer Facility

Encourage additional Flotilla VHF Marine Radio Facilities

Train members on the proper VHF Marine Radio operation in Emergencies

Conduct Radio Communication Drills FSO- Communication Service (CS) Rick Bankert

Maintain and promote flotilla web site FSO-Diversity (DV) Rick Bankert

Continue to develop understanding and appreciation of CG Diversity program FSO-Finance (FN) Mike Davis

First priority-complete the needs of the Audit Committee for 2015 activities required to complete the form 7025 Financial Report

Complete the draft of form 7025 Financial Report for submission before the February meeting

Budget for any operational needs Our new dues structure for 2016 only affords us $5 per member Flotilla income about $140 this year

Budget for any capital needs We will have about $5100 left in reserves after paying our NationalDistrictDivision dues

Plan for reinvestment (or use for any capital acquisitions) of our Certificate of Deposit which matures 9 September this year (31DEC2015 balance is $284034)

Do a better job of dues collectionmember notification in the fall so that we properly notify current members and timely begin due process for dis-enrollment

Anything else as needed to support the Flotilla Commander and other Staff Officers

Page 8

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Human Resources (HR) Jeff SlaybaughRick Bankert

Streamline application process

Increase recruiting efforts

Increase number of members by 20 FSO-Information Services (IS) Sue Hastings

Train new members on completing the 7029 and other mission forms

Keep other members up to date on their activity hours and missions

Work with FC and other FSOrsquos to provide them to do their jobs FSO-Marine Safety (MS) Rick Bankert

Develop on the water MS activities Involve MS in PE and PA events FSO-Materials (MA) Karin Hollar

Support Flotilla 12-10 with needed materials

Build up inventory on Children Coloring Books as this is a hot item at our PA events

Keep small inventory of the most important items on hand so that PV Boxes can be maintained and some materials to give out during Vessel Safety Checks

Work with the FSO-PA and the FSO-PE to notify me of materials they will need for schedule events

Because of the cost which has to be paid up front by the Coast Guard my inventory on stamps and envelopes will be kept to a minimum Try to give me a couple weeks if you need stamps and envelopes by sending me an e-mail

FSO-Member Training (MT) Bill Unger

Training Sessions at Flotilla Meetings (Feb ndash Flares Mar ndash PPE Apr ndash Fire Extinguishers)

Proposing Boat Crew Training Academy ndash classroom starting Mar 5- Apr 9 on-the-water starting Mar 26-Apr 23 with additional training (could be concurrent with patrols) in May and QE signoff in June

FSO-Navigation Systems (NS) Bill Unger

Support Aids Verifiers in Flotilla to meet National and District requirements for certification

Urge AVs to get PQS certification

Work with new members to become qualified in Aids Verification program

Support SO-NS in getting any aids inspections completed in our AOR FSO-Operations (OP) Allen (Hap) James

Support Boat Crew training Class with facilities and instructor

Assist FSO-NS in inspecting nav aids and bridges in our AOR Assist FSO-NS is training for aids verifiers (PQS-AV)

Support USCG with any request for facilities

Maintain weekly patrols in AOR

Perform other items requested by FC

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Public Affairs (PA) Jeff Slaybaugh

Coordinate PA and HR to assist with recruiting

More ads in newspapers to increase knowledge of meetings and events in Georgetown Flotilla

Reach out to more events in Georgetown (career fairs school events etc FSO-Public Education (PE) Chuck Budnick

Oversee all matters pertaining to Public Education

Schedule Public Education Classes

Coordinate with FSO-MT to develop more Instructors

Development of Training Aids and Material for instructors

Ensure all Public Education activities are correct

Insure all instructors are coordinated in advance of all PE classes

Insure all needed material is available for all training material

Insure all Visual aids and Electronics are in operational condition

Insure all flotilla instructors meet their required hours to stay current and not go REYR

Insure all training aids and props are in place for each class

FSO-Publications (PB) Dave Hastings

Plan for 2016 is to continue to publish our newsletter The Crowrsquos Nest

Update the Newsletter ndash new logo change calendar

Get more members to contribute to the newsletter FSO-Program Visitors (PV) Karl Gettmann

Visitation has now assigned Program Dealers to each of the four people on our team that plan is to call on each Dealer Program once a month

We will also be looking to add new accounts

Lastly we will be asking members of our flotilla to sign up for and become qualified as PV program members

FSO-Secretary (SR) Sue Hastings

Take accurate minutes at each flotilla meeting and publish in monthly newsletter

Support elected and appointed staff officers

FSO-Vessel Examiners (VE) Kerry Williams

VES in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet ramps

VES at least four Marinas

Perform any other VES for individuals upon request

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 10

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Notes January 7 2016

Meeting called to order at 1902 by Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander Chuck Budnick led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation Secretaryrsquos Report A motion was made by Karl Gettmann and seconded by Kerry Williams to accept the December Minutes The motion was passed Finance Report Mike Davis gave the financial report Flotilla Commander Comments Ed Wozniak wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year He reported that the FSO meeting held in January was very productive and he looks forward to a good year Vice Flotilla Commander Comments Sue Hastings Vice Flotilla Commander reported that many of the members have completed their Mandatory courses but there are still some members who need to complete these classes She also stated that the new FSOs have some very good plans and are enthusiastic She stated that even if only a few of the plans are done we should have a very good year Flotilla Staff Officer Reports Sue Hastings asked for Staff Officer Reports FSO-IS ndash Sue Hastings reported that she passed out updated Member Roster 2015 Activity Report and Mandatory Course Completion reports The Mandatory course report has been changed to reflect the next due date for the six courses that are done every 5 years For those who have not completed the courses she had copies of the Self-Attestation forms to complete FSO-MT ndash Bill Unger went over the plans to hold a Boat Crew Academy at the Red Cross Building in Georgetown starting March 5 and running through April 26 on Saturdays There was a good discussion on the class materials etc Bill plans to pass out CDs to those who register for the class at the next Flotilla meeting Members of other Flotillas are welcome to join in this class Boat Crew members who have copies of the Boat Crew Manual they donrsquot need can bring them to the February meeting to distribute to students FSO-PA ndash Jeff Slaybaugh passed around a sign-up sheet for the Boat Shed Show Tentative date is Saturday March 19 Bill Unger reported that there would be two crews one for the AM and one for the PM Lunch is usually provided by the Boat Shed FSO-PE ndash Chuck Budnick went over the dates for the ABS Courses for this year He got consent from Instructors on the following dates March 19 May 14July 23 and Nov 12 All classes will be at the Georgetown Campus of HGTC FSO-VE ndash Kerry Williams has received the 2016 decals Old Business None New Business The Financial Audit Committee was formed Mike Davis FSO-FN is chairman with Karin Hollar FSO-MA and Bill Unger as members They should have the forms completed by the end of January Pledge of Office Ed Wozniak FC and John Murphy IPDCDR Div 12 gave the Pledge of Office to the FSOs for 2016

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 7

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 Flotilla Commander (FC) Ed Wozniak

Support projected goals become more productive and encourage all FSOrsquos along with our members to become more involved with Flotilla projects and ask all members to support our FSOrsquos

Work on increasing our relationship with Station Georgetown

Assist in all patrol missions and conduct safety and training patrols

Increase my knowledge of Administration duties

Assist our VFC with her workload (if possible)

Help other members preparing their OPFACS

Increase and create more Fellowship

Work on maintaining my composure Vice Flotilla Commander (VFC) Sue Hastings

Work with FC to coordinate activities of Flotilla

Work with FSOs to help in performance of their duties Support growth of flotilla

FSO-Communications (CM) Chuck Budnick

Update Flotilla members of all new Technological advances in VHF Marine Radio Communications

and Navigation System Electronics

Assist FSO-MT in developing VHF Marine Radio training programs

Train proper use of the VHF Marine Radios in our Trailer Facility

Encourage additional Flotilla VHF Marine Radio Facilities

Train members on the proper VHF Marine Radio operation in Emergencies

Conduct Radio Communication Drills FSO- Communication Service (CS) Rick Bankert

Maintain and promote flotilla web site FSO-Diversity (DV) Rick Bankert

Continue to develop understanding and appreciation of CG Diversity program FSO-Finance (FN) Mike Davis

First priority-complete the needs of the Audit Committee for 2015 activities required to complete the form 7025 Financial Report

Complete the draft of form 7025 Financial Report for submission before the February meeting

Budget for any operational needs Our new dues structure for 2016 only affords us $5 per member Flotilla income about $140 this year

Budget for any capital needs We will have about $5100 left in reserves after paying our NationalDistrictDivision dues

Plan for reinvestment (or use for any capital acquisitions) of our Certificate of Deposit which matures 9 September this year (31DEC2015 balance is $284034)

Do a better job of dues collectionmember notification in the fall so that we properly notify current members and timely begin due process for dis-enrollment

Anything else as needed to support the Flotilla Commander and other Staff Officers

Page 8

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Human Resources (HR) Jeff SlaybaughRick Bankert

Streamline application process

Increase recruiting efforts

Increase number of members by 20 FSO-Information Services (IS) Sue Hastings

Train new members on completing the 7029 and other mission forms

Keep other members up to date on their activity hours and missions

Work with FC and other FSOrsquos to provide them to do their jobs FSO-Marine Safety (MS) Rick Bankert

Develop on the water MS activities Involve MS in PE and PA events FSO-Materials (MA) Karin Hollar

Support Flotilla 12-10 with needed materials

Build up inventory on Children Coloring Books as this is a hot item at our PA events

Keep small inventory of the most important items on hand so that PV Boxes can be maintained and some materials to give out during Vessel Safety Checks

Work with the FSO-PA and the FSO-PE to notify me of materials they will need for schedule events

Because of the cost which has to be paid up front by the Coast Guard my inventory on stamps and envelopes will be kept to a minimum Try to give me a couple weeks if you need stamps and envelopes by sending me an e-mail

FSO-Member Training (MT) Bill Unger

Training Sessions at Flotilla Meetings (Feb ndash Flares Mar ndash PPE Apr ndash Fire Extinguishers)

Proposing Boat Crew Training Academy ndash classroom starting Mar 5- Apr 9 on-the-water starting Mar 26-Apr 23 with additional training (could be concurrent with patrols) in May and QE signoff in June

FSO-Navigation Systems (NS) Bill Unger

Support Aids Verifiers in Flotilla to meet National and District requirements for certification

Urge AVs to get PQS certification

Work with new members to become qualified in Aids Verification program

Support SO-NS in getting any aids inspections completed in our AOR FSO-Operations (OP) Allen (Hap) James

Support Boat Crew training Class with facilities and instructor

Assist FSO-NS in inspecting nav aids and bridges in our AOR Assist FSO-NS is training for aids verifiers (PQS-AV)

Support USCG with any request for facilities

Maintain weekly patrols in AOR

Perform other items requested by FC

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

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Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Public Affairs (PA) Jeff Slaybaugh

Coordinate PA and HR to assist with recruiting

More ads in newspapers to increase knowledge of meetings and events in Georgetown Flotilla

Reach out to more events in Georgetown (career fairs school events etc FSO-Public Education (PE) Chuck Budnick

Oversee all matters pertaining to Public Education

Schedule Public Education Classes

Coordinate with FSO-MT to develop more Instructors

Development of Training Aids and Material for instructors

Ensure all Public Education activities are correct

Insure all instructors are coordinated in advance of all PE classes

Insure all needed material is available for all training material

Insure all Visual aids and Electronics are in operational condition

Insure all flotilla instructors meet their required hours to stay current and not go REYR

Insure all training aids and props are in place for each class

FSO-Publications (PB) Dave Hastings

Plan for 2016 is to continue to publish our newsletter The Crowrsquos Nest

Update the Newsletter ndash new logo change calendar

Get more members to contribute to the newsletter FSO-Program Visitors (PV) Karl Gettmann

Visitation has now assigned Program Dealers to each of the four people on our team that plan is to call on each Dealer Program once a month

We will also be looking to add new accounts

Lastly we will be asking members of our flotilla to sign up for and become qualified as PV program members

FSO-Secretary (SR) Sue Hastings

Take accurate minutes at each flotilla meeting and publish in monthly newsletter

Support elected and appointed staff officers

FSO-Vessel Examiners (VE) Kerry Williams

VES in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet ramps

VES at least four Marinas

Perform any other VES for individuals upon request

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 10

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Notes January 7 2016

Meeting called to order at 1902 by Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander Chuck Budnick led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation Secretaryrsquos Report A motion was made by Karl Gettmann and seconded by Kerry Williams to accept the December Minutes The motion was passed Finance Report Mike Davis gave the financial report Flotilla Commander Comments Ed Wozniak wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year He reported that the FSO meeting held in January was very productive and he looks forward to a good year Vice Flotilla Commander Comments Sue Hastings Vice Flotilla Commander reported that many of the members have completed their Mandatory courses but there are still some members who need to complete these classes She also stated that the new FSOs have some very good plans and are enthusiastic She stated that even if only a few of the plans are done we should have a very good year Flotilla Staff Officer Reports Sue Hastings asked for Staff Officer Reports FSO-IS ndash Sue Hastings reported that she passed out updated Member Roster 2015 Activity Report and Mandatory Course Completion reports The Mandatory course report has been changed to reflect the next due date for the six courses that are done every 5 years For those who have not completed the courses she had copies of the Self-Attestation forms to complete FSO-MT ndash Bill Unger went over the plans to hold a Boat Crew Academy at the Red Cross Building in Georgetown starting March 5 and running through April 26 on Saturdays There was a good discussion on the class materials etc Bill plans to pass out CDs to those who register for the class at the next Flotilla meeting Members of other Flotillas are welcome to join in this class Boat Crew members who have copies of the Boat Crew Manual they donrsquot need can bring them to the February meeting to distribute to students FSO-PA ndash Jeff Slaybaugh passed around a sign-up sheet for the Boat Shed Show Tentative date is Saturday March 19 Bill Unger reported that there would be two crews one for the AM and one for the PM Lunch is usually provided by the Boat Shed FSO-PE ndash Chuck Budnick went over the dates for the ABS Courses for this year He got consent from Instructors on the following dates March 19 May 14July 23 and Nov 12 All classes will be at the Georgetown Campus of HGTC FSO-VE ndash Kerry Williams has received the 2016 decals Old Business None New Business The Financial Audit Committee was formed Mike Davis FSO-FN is chairman with Karin Hollar FSO-MA and Bill Unger as members They should have the forms completed by the end of January Pledge of Office Ed Wozniak FC and John Murphy IPDCDR Div 12 gave the Pledge of Office to the FSOs for 2016

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 11

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 8

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Human Resources (HR) Jeff SlaybaughRick Bankert

Streamline application process

Increase recruiting efforts

Increase number of members by 20 FSO-Information Services (IS) Sue Hastings

Train new members on completing the 7029 and other mission forms

Keep other members up to date on their activity hours and missions

Work with FC and other FSOrsquos to provide them to do their jobs FSO-Marine Safety (MS) Rick Bankert

Develop on the water MS activities Involve MS in PE and PA events FSO-Materials (MA) Karin Hollar

Support Flotilla 12-10 with needed materials

Build up inventory on Children Coloring Books as this is a hot item at our PA events

Keep small inventory of the most important items on hand so that PV Boxes can be maintained and some materials to give out during Vessel Safety Checks

Work with the FSO-PA and the FSO-PE to notify me of materials they will need for schedule events

Because of the cost which has to be paid up front by the Coast Guard my inventory on stamps and envelopes will be kept to a minimum Try to give me a couple weeks if you need stamps and envelopes by sending me an e-mail

FSO-Member Training (MT) Bill Unger

Training Sessions at Flotilla Meetings (Feb ndash Flares Mar ndash PPE Apr ndash Fire Extinguishers)

Proposing Boat Crew Training Academy ndash classroom starting Mar 5- Apr 9 on-the-water starting Mar 26-Apr 23 with additional training (could be concurrent with patrols) in May and QE signoff in June

FSO-Navigation Systems (NS) Bill Unger

Support Aids Verifiers in Flotilla to meet National and District requirements for certification

Urge AVs to get PQS certification

Work with new members to become qualified in Aids Verification program

Support SO-NS in getting any aids inspections completed in our AOR FSO-Operations (OP) Allen (Hap) James

Support Boat Crew training Class with facilities and instructor

Assist FSO-NS in inspecting nav aids and bridges in our AOR Assist FSO-NS is training for aids verifiers (PQS-AV)

Support USCG with any request for facilities

Maintain weekly patrols in AOR

Perform other items requested by FC

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 9

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Public Affairs (PA) Jeff Slaybaugh

Coordinate PA and HR to assist with recruiting

More ads in newspapers to increase knowledge of meetings and events in Georgetown Flotilla

Reach out to more events in Georgetown (career fairs school events etc FSO-Public Education (PE) Chuck Budnick

Oversee all matters pertaining to Public Education

Schedule Public Education Classes

Coordinate with FSO-MT to develop more Instructors

Development of Training Aids and Material for instructors

Ensure all Public Education activities are correct

Insure all instructors are coordinated in advance of all PE classes

Insure all needed material is available for all training material

Insure all Visual aids and Electronics are in operational condition

Insure all flotilla instructors meet their required hours to stay current and not go REYR

Insure all training aids and props are in place for each class

FSO-Publications (PB) Dave Hastings

Plan for 2016 is to continue to publish our newsletter The Crowrsquos Nest

Update the Newsletter ndash new logo change calendar

Get more members to contribute to the newsletter FSO-Program Visitors (PV) Karl Gettmann

Visitation has now assigned Program Dealers to each of the four people on our team that plan is to call on each Dealer Program once a month

We will also be looking to add new accounts

Lastly we will be asking members of our flotilla to sign up for and become qualified as PV program members

FSO-Secretary (SR) Sue Hastings

Take accurate minutes at each flotilla meeting and publish in monthly newsletter

Support elected and appointed staff officers

FSO-Vessel Examiners (VE) Kerry Williams

VES in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet ramps

VES at least four Marinas

Perform any other VES for individuals upon request

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 10

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Notes January 7 2016

Meeting called to order at 1902 by Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander Chuck Budnick led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation Secretaryrsquos Report A motion was made by Karl Gettmann and seconded by Kerry Williams to accept the December Minutes The motion was passed Finance Report Mike Davis gave the financial report Flotilla Commander Comments Ed Wozniak wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year He reported that the FSO meeting held in January was very productive and he looks forward to a good year Vice Flotilla Commander Comments Sue Hastings Vice Flotilla Commander reported that many of the members have completed their Mandatory courses but there are still some members who need to complete these classes She also stated that the new FSOs have some very good plans and are enthusiastic She stated that even if only a few of the plans are done we should have a very good year Flotilla Staff Officer Reports Sue Hastings asked for Staff Officer Reports FSO-IS ndash Sue Hastings reported that she passed out updated Member Roster 2015 Activity Report and Mandatory Course Completion reports The Mandatory course report has been changed to reflect the next due date for the six courses that are done every 5 years For those who have not completed the courses she had copies of the Self-Attestation forms to complete FSO-MT ndash Bill Unger went over the plans to hold a Boat Crew Academy at the Red Cross Building in Georgetown starting March 5 and running through April 26 on Saturdays There was a good discussion on the class materials etc Bill plans to pass out CDs to those who register for the class at the next Flotilla meeting Members of other Flotillas are welcome to join in this class Boat Crew members who have copies of the Boat Crew Manual they donrsquot need can bring them to the February meeting to distribute to students FSO-PA ndash Jeff Slaybaugh passed around a sign-up sheet for the Boat Shed Show Tentative date is Saturday March 19 Bill Unger reported that there would be two crews one for the AM and one for the PM Lunch is usually provided by the Boat Shed FSO-PE ndash Chuck Budnick went over the dates for the ABS Courses for this year He got consent from Instructors on the following dates March 19 May 14July 23 and Nov 12 All classes will be at the Georgetown Campus of HGTC FSO-VE ndash Kerry Williams has received the 2016 decals Old Business None New Business The Financial Audit Committee was formed Mike Davis FSO-FN is chairman with Karin Hollar FSO-MA and Bill Unger as members They should have the forms completed by the end of January Pledge of Office Ed Wozniak FC and John Murphy IPDCDR Div 12 gave the Pledge of Office to the FSOs for 2016

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 11

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 9

Flotilla 12-10 Projected Goals for 2016 (Continued) FSO-Public Affairs (PA) Jeff Slaybaugh

Coordinate PA and HR to assist with recruiting

More ads in newspapers to increase knowledge of meetings and events in Georgetown Flotilla

Reach out to more events in Georgetown (career fairs school events etc FSO-Public Education (PE) Chuck Budnick

Oversee all matters pertaining to Public Education

Schedule Public Education Classes

Coordinate with FSO-MT to develop more Instructors

Development of Training Aids and Material for instructors

Ensure all Public Education activities are correct

Insure all instructors are coordinated in advance of all PE classes

Insure all needed material is available for all training material

Insure all Visual aids and Electronics are in operational condition

Insure all flotilla instructors meet their required hours to stay current and not go REYR

Insure all training aids and props are in place for each class

FSO-Publications (PB) Dave Hastings

Plan for 2016 is to continue to publish our newsletter The Crowrsquos Nest

Update the Newsletter ndash new logo change calendar

Get more members to contribute to the newsletter FSO-Program Visitors (PV) Karl Gettmann

Visitation has now assigned Program Dealers to each of the four people on our team that plan is to call on each Dealer Program once a month

We will also be looking to add new accounts

Lastly we will be asking members of our flotilla to sign up for and become qualified as PV program members

FSO-Secretary (SR) Sue Hastings

Take accurate minutes at each flotilla meeting and publish in monthly newsletter

Support elected and appointed staff officers

FSO-Vessel Examiners (VE) Kerry Williams

VES in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet ramps

VES at least four Marinas

Perform any other VES for individuals upon request

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 10

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Notes January 7 2016

Meeting called to order at 1902 by Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander Chuck Budnick led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation Secretaryrsquos Report A motion was made by Karl Gettmann and seconded by Kerry Williams to accept the December Minutes The motion was passed Finance Report Mike Davis gave the financial report Flotilla Commander Comments Ed Wozniak wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year He reported that the FSO meeting held in January was very productive and he looks forward to a good year Vice Flotilla Commander Comments Sue Hastings Vice Flotilla Commander reported that many of the members have completed their Mandatory courses but there are still some members who need to complete these classes She also stated that the new FSOs have some very good plans and are enthusiastic She stated that even if only a few of the plans are done we should have a very good year Flotilla Staff Officer Reports Sue Hastings asked for Staff Officer Reports FSO-IS ndash Sue Hastings reported that she passed out updated Member Roster 2015 Activity Report and Mandatory Course Completion reports The Mandatory course report has been changed to reflect the next due date for the six courses that are done every 5 years For those who have not completed the courses she had copies of the Self-Attestation forms to complete FSO-MT ndash Bill Unger went over the plans to hold a Boat Crew Academy at the Red Cross Building in Georgetown starting March 5 and running through April 26 on Saturdays There was a good discussion on the class materials etc Bill plans to pass out CDs to those who register for the class at the next Flotilla meeting Members of other Flotillas are welcome to join in this class Boat Crew members who have copies of the Boat Crew Manual they donrsquot need can bring them to the February meeting to distribute to students FSO-PA ndash Jeff Slaybaugh passed around a sign-up sheet for the Boat Shed Show Tentative date is Saturday March 19 Bill Unger reported that there would be two crews one for the AM and one for the PM Lunch is usually provided by the Boat Shed FSO-PE ndash Chuck Budnick went over the dates for the ABS Courses for this year He got consent from Instructors on the following dates March 19 May 14July 23 and Nov 12 All classes will be at the Georgetown Campus of HGTC FSO-VE ndash Kerry Williams has received the 2016 decals Old Business None New Business The Financial Audit Committee was formed Mike Davis FSO-FN is chairman with Karin Hollar FSO-MA and Bill Unger as members They should have the forms completed by the end of January Pledge of Office Ed Wozniak FC and John Murphy IPDCDR Div 12 gave the Pledge of Office to the FSOs for 2016

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 11

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 10

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Notes January 7 2016

Meeting called to order at 1902 by Ed Wozniak Flotilla Commander Chuck Budnick led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation Secretaryrsquos Report A motion was made by Karl Gettmann and seconded by Kerry Williams to accept the December Minutes The motion was passed Finance Report Mike Davis gave the financial report Flotilla Commander Comments Ed Wozniak wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year He reported that the FSO meeting held in January was very productive and he looks forward to a good year Vice Flotilla Commander Comments Sue Hastings Vice Flotilla Commander reported that many of the members have completed their Mandatory courses but there are still some members who need to complete these classes She also stated that the new FSOs have some very good plans and are enthusiastic She stated that even if only a few of the plans are done we should have a very good year Flotilla Staff Officer Reports Sue Hastings asked for Staff Officer Reports FSO-IS ndash Sue Hastings reported that she passed out updated Member Roster 2015 Activity Report and Mandatory Course Completion reports The Mandatory course report has been changed to reflect the next due date for the six courses that are done every 5 years For those who have not completed the courses she had copies of the Self-Attestation forms to complete FSO-MT ndash Bill Unger went over the plans to hold a Boat Crew Academy at the Red Cross Building in Georgetown starting March 5 and running through April 26 on Saturdays There was a good discussion on the class materials etc Bill plans to pass out CDs to those who register for the class at the next Flotilla meeting Members of other Flotillas are welcome to join in this class Boat Crew members who have copies of the Boat Crew Manual they donrsquot need can bring them to the February meeting to distribute to students FSO-PA ndash Jeff Slaybaugh passed around a sign-up sheet for the Boat Shed Show Tentative date is Saturday March 19 Bill Unger reported that there would be two crews one for the AM and one for the PM Lunch is usually provided by the Boat Shed FSO-PE ndash Chuck Budnick went over the dates for the ABS Courses for this year He got consent from Instructors on the following dates March 19 May 14July 23 and Nov 12 All classes will be at the Georgetown Campus of HGTC FSO-VE ndash Kerry Williams has received the 2016 decals Old Business None New Business The Financial Audit Committee was formed Mike Davis FSO-FN is chairman with Karin Hollar FSO-MA and Bill Unger as members They should have the forms completed by the end of January Pledge of Office Ed Wozniak FC and John Murphy IPDCDR Div 12 gave the Pledge of Office to the FSOs for 2016

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 11

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 11

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Awards Ed Wozniak FC presented Certificates of Appreciation to Vito Giardina and Hap James for their support and work during 2015 as Flotilla Staff Officers Training Bill Unger FSO-MT gave a great presentation on completing the Facility Inspection Form 7003 after the meeting to those who want to make their facility an Operation Facility Final Comments Ed Wozniak thanked John Walton and Larry McMillin for the snacks Vito Giardina reminded members that they are welcome to the Division 12 Meeting on Saturday Jan 9 at 1300 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Hastings and seconded by Richard Schmidt at 1941

Respectfully submitted

Sue Hastings Secretary

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAP JAMES

Hap James DCDR

and Joe Livingston

(12-1) VCDR being

sworn in at Division

Change of Watch by

COMO Jay Dahlgren

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016

Page 12

USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison BMI Gregory Caddell Phone (843) 546-2742 Email GregoryDCaddelluscgmil

Sector Charleston Operator (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander Ed Wozniak Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety Rick Bankert (843 655-9861

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Jeff Slaybaugh (843) 240-5154

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website

httpa0701210uscgauxinfo

The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard No person shall be

subject to discrimination in the Auxiliary or its programs because of race color religion sex age national origin or disability

The Crowrsquos Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 February 2016