Missouri River Skipper

Staff Roster Division Commander ..................... Barclay Stebbins Vice Division Commander .............. George McNary Immediate Past Commander ................. Jean Goble Flotilla Commander 01 ................ Barbara Westcott Flotilla Commander 02 .......................... Keith Deiml Flotilla Commander 03 ............. Pauline Longnecker Flotilla Commander 04 .................. Brandon Butters Flotilla Commander 06 .................. James Anderson Finance (SO-FN) .................................. Randal Evans Secretary of Records (SO-SR) .............. James Miller Chief of Logistics .......................... Douglas Eubanks Communication Services (SO-CS) . Douglas Eubanks Human Resources (SO-HR) ........ Constance Walters Materials (SO-MA) .................................. Jean Goble Public Affairs (SO-PA) ..................... James Westcott Publications (SO-PB) ............................ James Miller Diversity (SO-DV) ............................... Shane Wilson Chief of Prevention ................................ Jean Goble Member Services (SO-MS) ............. Roland Newton Member Training (SO-MT) ..................... Jean Goble Navigation Systems (SO-NS) ........... Warren Koehler Public Education (SO-PE) ................... Richard Goble Public Visitation (SO-PV) .......... Daniel Groenendyk Vessel Examination (SO-VE) ..... Daniel Groenendyk Chief of Response .......................... Roland Newton Communications (SO-CM) .............. Roland Newton Operations (SO-OP) ........................ George McNary Liaison to Iowa ......................... Pauline Longnecker Liaison to Nebraska ................... Constance Walters Liaison to Gasconade ............... Daniel Groenendyk Liaison to Bass Pro Council Bluffs ........... Jean Goble Liaison to Bass Pro Des Moines ............... Bill Eggers Liaison to Cabelas ...................... Barb/Jim Westcott

June 11 ........................................ Flotilla 4 Meeting June 14 ........................................ Flotilla 2 Meeting June 19 ........................................ Flotilla 6 Meeting June 20 ........................................ Flotilla 1 Meeting June 21 ........................................ Flotilla 3 Meeting June 24 .......... USCGC Gasconade Change of Watch July 09 ......................................... Flotilla 4 Meeting July 12 ......................................... Flotilla 2 Meeting July 17 ......................................... Flotilla 6 Meeting July 18 ......................................... Flotilla 1 Meeting July 19 ......................................... Flotilla 3 Meeting August 09 .................................... Flotilla 2 Meeting August 13 .................................... Flotilla 4 Meeting August 15 .................................... Flotilla 1 Meeting August 16 .................................... Flotilla 3 Meeting August 21 .................................... Flotilla 6 Meeting September 10 .............................. Flotilla 4 Meeting September 13 .............................. Flotilla 2 Meeting September 18 .............................. Flotilla 6 Meeting September 19 .............................. Flotilla 1 Meeting September 20 .............................. Flotilla 3 Meeting October 08 .................................. Flotilla 4 Meeting October 11 .................................. Flotilla 2 Meeting October 16 .................................. Flotilla 6 Meeting October 17 .................................. Flotilla 1 Meeting October 18 .................................. Flotilla 3 Meeting October 22 ....... Division Election/Training Meeting Published by and for members of Division 33 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 8th Western Rivers Region. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Change of Watch

Awards Meeting/Dinner

Training on Available Training Courses

Proctored Testing

The Division Meeting, not all “business”

Presentation of Awards

Flotilla 1 – Most VEs Performed

Jean Dieml – Top Administrative Performer

Pauline Longnecker-PA Top Performer

Award Recipients

8WR Apple Award Jean Goble 33-01 Daniel Groenendyk 33-01 Warren Koehler 33-01 George McNary 33-01 James Miller 33-01 Thomas Spieker 33-01 Barclay Stebbins 33-01 James Westcott 33-01 Jean Deiml 33-02 Keith Deiml 33-02 Mary Poe 33-02 Constance Walters 33-02 Marie Carsey 33-03 Douglas Eubanks 33-03 Randal Evans 33-03 Pauline Longnecker 33-03 Ronald Longnecker 33-03 Annette Rasmussen 33-03 Karl Rasmussen IV 33-03 8WR Runner Up Instructor of the Year Richard Goble 33-01 8WR Publicist Award James Westcott 33-01 Derrick Sweeney 33-06 8WR Outreach Award Pauline Longnecker 33-03 Ronald Longnecker 33-03

8WR Sparky Award Douglas Eubanks 33-03 Roland Newton 33-04 8WR 2500 Club Jean Goble 33-01 Richard Goble 33-01 James Miller 33-01 Barclay Stebbins 33-01 Keith Deiml 33-02 Constance Walters 33-02 Douglas Eubanks 33-03 Ronald Longnecker 33-03 8WR 5000 Club Pauline Longnecker 33-03 8WR Commodore’s Award Barbara Westcott 33-01 Recreational Program Visitation Top Performer Constance Walters 33-02 Recreational Program Visitation Top Flotilla Derrick J Sweeney, FC 33-06 Vessel Examinations Top Performer Daniel Groenendyk 33-01 Edith Ann Johnston Trophy Barbara Westcott, FC 33-01 Watchstanders 15 to 25 Hours Eugene Kellogg 33-04 Glen Fletcher Trophy/Operations Top Performer Douglas Eubanks 33-03 Operations Top Flotilla Keith Deiml, FC 33-02 Public Education Training Top Performer Richard Goble 33-01 Public Education/Member Training Top Flotilla Barbara Westcott, FC 33-01

50+ Hours Member Training & Public Education Jean Goble 33-01 Barclay Stebbins 33-01 Keith Deiml 33-02 Constance Walters 33-02 Marie B Carsey 33-03 Randy Evans 33-03 Public Affairs Program Award Top Performer Pauline Longnecker 33-03 Harry Hartley Recruiting Award Barbara Westcott, FC 33-01 Flotilla Administrative Support Top Performer Jean Deiml 33-02 Weighted Points 125 but less than 250 Daniel Groenendyk 33-01 Warren Koehler 33-01 George McNary 33-01 James Westcott 33-01 Jean Deiml 33-02

Weighted Points (Continued) Gary Jensen 33-02 Marie Carsey 33-03 Ronald Longnecker 33-03 Karl Rasmussen IV 33-03 Annette Rasmussen 33-03 Weighted Points Top Performer Barclay Stebbins 33-01 Best Flotilla Program Areas Barbara Westcott, FC 33-01 Appreciation of Outstanding Contribution Daniel Groenendyk 33-01 Smoky Miller Award Annette Rasmussen 33-03 Kenneth McVea Award James Westcott 33-01 Congratulations to All Recipients

Dan Groenendyk teaches them young at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Papillon

Everyone benefits from Dan Groenendyk’s Boating Safety presentation at Walnut Creek Elementary

What is Diversity? Shane Wilson SO-DV

What is diversity? That was the first question that went through my mind when I accepted the position of Division Diversity Officer. I had a lot of learning to do because I had no predecessor to ask or emulate. Diversity is a new concept in the Coast Guard; so I probably am not alone in questioning what it is or what a Diversity Officer’s responsibilities are. Here is what I have learned from the Coast Guard. Diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. It is about understanding the individual differences among our members that arise from a broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles and recognizing the value of using these different perspectives and ideas to enhance the quality and outcomes of our mission. Diversity is shaped by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religious beliefs, life stages, education, career, sexual orientation, personality and marital status. Diversity

means accepting, welcoming and valuing differences inherent in every individual and recognizing the contributions that a diverse membership can make to our effectiveness and operational performance. The Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary have embraced this definition and wish to include individuals from all walks of life. The difficulty is setting aside old concepts of who an Auxiliarist or Active Duty member should be. We have to leave our comfort zones if we are to be a diverse organization. I am still learning and adapting as an Auxiliarist and Diversity Officer. We all have to embrace this fairly new concept of diversity and make it work. Source: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Site for Diversity

L2 Auxiliary Leadership Link

The digest of US Coast Guard Auxiliary activity

17 May 2016 Edition

To: All Auxiliarists

cc: NEXCOM

Secretary Johnson Announces New DHS Mission Statement

“With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.”

The Secretary of Homeland Security has released a new mission statement that is intended for all DHS components and the approximately 226,000 personnel across the entire Department.

The above message is a result of thoughts contributed by many members from the entire Department of Homeland Security as to what they felt should be reflective of the Department. To read the entire mission statement, please click on the following link:

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2016/05/11/secretary-johnson-announces-new-dhs-mission-statement

Leaders are individuals who guide or direct in a course by showing the way. The Coast Guard Auxiliary senior leadership possess the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. This is exemplified in their adherence to the Coast Guard's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. They strive to ensure that the Coast Guard Auxiliary can complete its missions and remain Semper Paratus, Always Ready.

National Commodore’s Vision Statement

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – the best trained most valued maritime volunteer organization in the world – highly effective during normal operations and ready for emergencies.

Mission

To promote and improve Recreational Boating Safety

To provide a diverse array of specialized skills, trained crews, and capable facilities to augment the Coast Guard and

enhance safety and security of our ports, waterways, and coastal regions

To support Coast Guard operational, administrative, and logistical requirements

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Core Values

Honor – Integrity is our standard. We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct and moral behavior in all of our

personal and organizational actions. We are loyal and accountable to the public trust.

Respect – We value our diverse membership. We treat each other and those we serve with fairness, dignity,

respect, and compassion. We encourage individual opportunity and growth. We encourage creativity through empowerment. We work as a team.

Devotion to Duty – We are volunteers who seek responsibility, accept accountability, and are committed to the successful achievement of our organizational goals. We exist to serve. We serve with pride.

Watchwords

Leadership The Auxiliary as an organization will rise and fall with leadership. Training effective leaders will be a top

priority.

Initiative Auxiliarists, by the very nature of their volunteerism, are motivated persons. The Auxiliary will provide an

environment that allows members to exhibit disciplined initiative.

Innovation The Auxiliary will continue to develop new and better means and processes to provide a more diverse portfolio of services to the Coast Guard, other partners, and the citizens of the United States.

Reproduced from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Staffing website

http://cgaux.org/leadership/index.php