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Paul Berka
Flotilla Commander
Commanders Corner
There was a great turn out from the membership for the 1st River Fest which
was held at Colonial Dorchester Park in Summerville on 3 May. Joe Fleming also
brought the Flotilla patrol boat, and we also had the Flotilla tent with handouts.
Richard Daniel held a new Boat Crew land-side training class on 10 May at the
Brass Buckle. At the class, new crew were inspected for the proper uniform,
personal protection equipment, and asked random questions out of the Boat Crew
Manual as practice for the upcoming QE which is scheduled later this month. On 17
May, Richard Daniel held a GPS class at the Coast Guard Station, both on land and
on board patrol vessels tied at the small boat dock. This class was also in
preparation for the upcoming QE.
We held two boat towing drills (stern and side tow) on 18 May and on the 24th.
I would like to thank Tom Jerussi and Randy Glas for supplying patrol vessels as
training platforms for the towing drills. Many of the trainees had to get some rust
removed to effectively perform the tows.
Also on 24 May, the Flotilla patrol boat provided a Safety Zone for the
Lowcountry Splash swim event. Over 500 people were in the water during this
event, which was a swim from the Daniel Island Pier to Charleston Harbor Marina
(2.4 miles). Joe Fleming, Barbara Thibodeaux and Tom Beauchemin did the event.
FLOTI LLA 12-8, CHARLESTON, SC
WWW. USCGAUXCHARLESTON. COM
Our next Flotilla meeting
will be held Wednesday,
11 June at 1900 in the
Brass Buckle.
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For National Safe Boating Week (NSBW), Jay
Bird, Robert Blodgett, and myself erected WEAR
IT signs at Wappoo Landing, Leeds Landing, Folly
Landing, and Limehouse Landing.
Flotilla 12-08 has been invited by St Johns Yacht
Harbor (SJYH) to take part in National Marina Day
on 14 June 2014. National Marina Day is a
nationwide boating event dedicated to grow boating
participation across North America. We will have a
booth at SJYH, and provide Vessel Safety Checks
(VSC) for those wishing to have their vessel
inspected.
On June 14 and 15, members of the Flotilla will
be QEd for Coxswain, Boat Crew and new Boat
Crew. The QE will take place south of SJYH, and on
the 14th SJYH tenants have been invited to observe
towing, docking and search pattern operations from
the boardwalk.
The next Flotilla meeting is scheduled for 11
June 2014 at 1900 hours (7:00 PM) at the Brass
Buckle, Station Charleston. Hope to see everyone
there. At this meeting, there will be a vote to raise
the Flotilla annual dues, which is currently $45.
Lets have a productive and effective year!
Paul Berka
FC, Flotilla 12-8
COMMANDERS CORNER ( CONTD. )
"HELP WANTED"
ALL MEMBERS OF FLOTILLA 12-8
We need your participation by attending our monthly meeting, and by reporting
your hours worked on a 7029 form. We need more members to get involved. If you
are not going to be a member in good standing, please report that to me or Paul at our
e-mail address or home phone numbers.
At present we have 62 paid members in this Flotilla, and only 24 members are
reporting hours. Of that 24, half are reporting under 10 hours, and the other half are
reporting hundreds of hours. I would like to help you have a rewarding experience
while being in the Auxiliary, so let's talk.
R/S
Dwaine Harris
VFC, Flotilla 12-8
Dwaine Harris
Vice Flotilla
Commander
Vice Commanders Report
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WE ARE COAST GUARDSMEN
Shipmates:
Four years ago we set the watch and committed
ourselves to Steady the Service, Honor our
Profession, Strengthen our Partnerships, and Respect
our Shipmates. These were not new, but enduring
principles that reflected a return to our essential
character as a Service and as Coast Guardsmen.
There were many people urging me to re-brand
our Service: my response was, we have one of the
most respected and recognized brands in the world,
the United States Coast Guard.
My highest priority was to sustain mission
excellence, with a focus on Proficiency in Craft,
Proficiency in Leadership, and Disciplined Initiative.
But another unwritten, unstated purpose behind my
focus on those enduring principles was to break down
barriers between communities and get us thinking as
one Service, as Coast Guardsmen.
As Coast Guard men and women, we share a bond
of pride in our rich heritage and a common purpose to
uphold our honorable traditions.
We are defined by unsung heroism and selfless
service. We protect our Nation. We risk our lives to
save others. We give our utmost when cold, wet and
tired. Countless times, we have extended our arm
down into the water to rescue those in peril from the
sea. We will always extend that same arm to help a
shipmate in need.
Coast Guardsmen are always ready. We perform
our security, humanitarian and environmental
response missions with an unrelenting sense of pride.
When disaster strikes, whether natural or manmade,
we are first on scene. We are often the last to depart.
Coast Guardsmen are agile, adaptable, ready to
perform every mission and answer every call. Born as
revenue cuttermen, lighthouse keepers, steamboat
inspectors and surfmen, we have expanded to meet
the maritime needs of our Nation. We are still the
keepers of the lights, but we also now patrol far more
distant waters. We readily go wherever there are
important, difficult and dangerous maritime duties to
be performed.
As we look to the future, we must never forget our
past, our history, or our heritage. We revere that long
blue line of Coast Guardsmen who by their devotion
to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for
us to be a member of a service honored, respected,
and imitated around the globe.
This is our chosen profession. This is our way.
This is what we do. We are privileged to be members
of a very unique Service that, due to our collection of
missions and legacy agencies sometimes defies logic
when someone attempts to classify us or place a label
on us. For this reason, whenever I am asked to
describe what I am, I always reply with pride: I am a
Coast Guardsman. We are the men and women of the
United States Coast Guard.
ADM Bob Papp, Commandant
25 May 2010 ~ 30 May 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
In This Issue
2014 Hurricane Season Info Page 19
70th Anniversary of D-Day Page 9 - 10
Admiral Papps Message Page 4 - 5
Awards & Recognitions Page 17
Coast Guard Trivia Page 5 & 16
Commanders Corner Page 2 - 3
Communications Systems Page 11
Finance Page 13
Flotilla Calendar Page 8
Flotilla Staff Officer Info Page 21
Flotilla Vice Commander Page 3
High/Low Tide Information Page 20
Human Resources Page 18
Information Systems Page 11
Materials Page 12
Member Training Page 13
Navigational Systems Page 12
Program Visitation Page 12
Publications Page 11
Secretary Records Page 14 - 16
Thank You Sr. Chief Page 6 - 7
Vessel Examinations Page 13
We Are Coast Guardsmen (Contd.)
As we take in the lines and shove off on our next
voyage, the Coast Guard's First Lady, Linda, joins me
in wishing each and every one of our Coast Guard
men and women, and their families, fair winds. I have
always referred to you as shipmates. That is and will
remain shorthand for members of the Coast Guard
family, active duty, reserve, civilian, and Auxiliary.
Thank you, it has been our greatest honor to serve all
of you, and our Nation, as the leader of the world's
greatest Coast Guard.
Stand a taut watch. Semper Paratus.
ADM Bob Papp, Commandant
ADM Bob Papp, Commandant
25 May 2010 ~ 30 May 2014
Coast Guard Trivia
On October 16, 1956, Pan Am Flight 6 took o!
from Honolulu on its way to San Francisco. With a
crew of 7 and 24 passengers, the Boeing 377
would have to ditch before it reached its
destination. It hit the water a half mile from a
Coast Guard Cutter. What Coast Guard Cutter
would rescue all 31 survivors and where was she
stationed at the time?
Answer on Page Sixteen
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THANK YOU SR. CHI EF
Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Curtis Dewey
entered the Coast Guard from Albuquerque, New
Mexico in 1988. His first assignment out of bootcamp
was USCG Station Ketchikan, Alaska where he
advanced to Boatswains Mate Third class. He was
then transferred to USCGC Iris (WLB-395) out of
Astoria Oregon, where he certified as buoy deck
supervisor and advanced to Boatswains Mate Second
class.
From there, he transferred to USCG Station
Umpqua River in Winchester Bay, Oregon, and also
USCG Station Siulsaw River (Sm) in Florence,
Oregon, where he then became certified as Surfman
(see more on following page) on the 47 and 44
Motor Lifeboats, and on the 30 Surf Rescue boat.
Advancing to Boatswains Mate First class, he
received orders to USCG Station Noyo River, which
is located near Fort Bragg, California. While stationed
there, he served as Executive Petty Officer.
Earning his Officer in Charge certification, newly
advanced Boatswains Mate, Chief Dewey was then
assigned as Officer in Charge, USCG Station Tawas,
Michigan, which is located on Lake Huron.
Advancing to Senior Chief, he was transferred to
USCG Station Georgetown, SC as Officer in Charge.
Leaving Georgetown, Senior Chief Dewey then
received orders as Officer in Charge at USCG Station
Charleston, SC. He has been at Station Charleston for
the past four years, and as Officer in Charge he is
overall responsible for everything that the Station is
involved with. He is a supervisor of approximately 78
personnel, both active duty and reserve, along with
five USCG Auxiliary Flotilla's, two 45' Response
Boat Mediums (RBM), as well as five Response Boat
Smalls (RBS).
For the majority of his tour, Sr. Chief Dewey held
the position of Officer in Charge of the largest small
station in the US Coast Guard. During this time, he
placed the most hours on small boats, and did so with
no mishaps. For three years, there were 106 active
duty serving under his leadership, and they averaged
nearly 9,000 underway hours annually.
Senior Chief Boatswains Mate
Curtis Dewey
45 Response Boat Medium (RBM)
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THANK YOU SR. CHI EF ( CONTD. )
During his time in Charleston, there were more
than 40 active duty who received their Coxswain
certification.
Being able to personally give every coxswain a
check ride that was held here was very fulfilling.
There is nothing that I enjoy more than the look on a
young Coasties face after telling them congrats, you
are certified! -Senior Chief Dewey
As we all know, Charleston is a community that
centers around water. As such, it is important that
safety agencies be able to work efficiently to promote
the safety of our community. Senior Chief Dewey
worked to develop partnerships on the water between
multiple agencies, including other Coast Guard units.
With as many safety/security zones which we
conducted, knowing that the Coast Guard Auxiliary
was always there to help and volunteer was a great
stress relief. Also helping us were the local Police,
Fire, Rescue, and Sheriff s Office. It was amazing how
we took thirteen different organizations, and created a
strong team on the water. -Senior Chief Dewey
The coordination between multiple agencies has
proven itself as an invaluable tool in promoting the
safety and security a community. This principle
applies not just here in Charleston, but all across the
nation.
Senior Chief Dewey is now in receipt of orders,
and will be en route to USCG Station Tillamook Bay,
Oregon as Officer in Charge. All of us at Flotilla 12-8
would like to express our gratitude and appreciation
for Senior Chief Deweys service to our community.
You will be greatly missed, and we wish you all the
best at your next assignment.
Andersons Viewpoint
Tillamook County, Oregon
USCG Surfman Badge
Surfmen are the Coast Guards elite boat
coxswains; only they are permitted to wear the
surfman insignia. The Coast Guard Surfman insignia
recognizes the highest level of boat operations
experience and the immense responsibility that
Surfmen undertake in the performance of their duty,
and embodies a strong sense of pride and history. Its
design is based on the insignia of the USLSS: those
who wear it wear it with pride, carrying on a tradition
and honoring our legacy of lifesaving.
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JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014 JUNE 2014
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRI DAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
D-Day (70th
Anniversary)
7
VE: Bushy Park
Hurricane Safety:
Lowes (Dorch.)
8 9 10 11
Flotilla Meeting
1900, Brass
Buckle
12 13 14
National
Marina Day
(SJYH)
VE: Wappoo
15
Fathers Day
16 17 18 19 20 21
ICS-300
VE: Folly Beach
22
ICS-300
23 24 25
Scuttlebutt
Deadline
26 27 28
VE: Bushy Park
VE: Limehouse
29 30
Historical June Events
1944: A total of 99 Coast Guard cutters, Coast Guard-manned warships and landing craft participated in the invasion
of Nazi-occupied Europe at Normandy, France. The Coast Guard-manned landing craft LCI(L)s-85, 91, 92, and 93
were lost at the Omaha beachhead that day. Sixty cutters sailed in support of the invasion forces as well, acting as
search and rescue craft for each of the five landing beaches. A Coast Guard manned assault transport, the USS
Bayfield, served as the command and control vessel for the landings at Utah Beach. Coast Guard officers commanded
one of the assault groups that landed troops on Omaha Beach that morning.
FLOTI LLA CALENDAR
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In honoring those who served, and those who
lost their lives in the Second World War, 2014 marks
the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Remembered in
ceremonies, depicted in films such as Saving Private
Ryan and The Longest Day, and studied in military
history; D-Day represented a major turning point on
the Western Front.
The Normandy landings, codenamed Operation
Neptune, were the landing operations on 6 June 1944
(termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy
in Operation Overlord during World War II. D-Day
was the largest seaborne invasion in history, with
160,000 soldiers landing in one day, and close to
900,000 landing by the end of June. Indeed,
Operation Overlord was an undertaking of epic
proportions. The operation began the invasion of
German-occupied western Europe, led to the
restoration of the French Republic and contributed to
an Allied victory in the war.
The US Coast Guard Historians webpage is a
great wealth of information on this, and many other
subjects on Coast Guard history. Make sure to check
out the link below for a very well written article on
the US Coast Guard at Normandy.
The US Coast Guard at Normandy
By: Scott T. Price
Planning for the operation began in 1943. In the
months leading up to the invasion, the Allies
conducted a substantial military deception,
codenamed Operation Bodyguard, to mislead the
Germans as to the date and location of the main
Allied landings. The weather on D-Day was far from
ideal, but postponing would have meant a delay of at
least two weeks, as the invasion planners set
conditions regarding the phase of the moon, the
tides, and the time of day that meant only a few days
in each month were deemed suitable for the beach
landings.
During the Normandy invasion of 6 June 1944, a
60-cutter flotilla of wooden WPB 83-foot (25 m)
Coast Guard cutters, nicknamed the "Matchbox
Fleet", cruised off all five landing beaches as combat
search-and-rescue boats, saving 400 Allied airmen
and sailors. Division O-1, including the Coast
Guard-manned USS Samuel Chase (APA-26),
landed the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division on
Omaha Beach.
USCG AT D-DAY
"The Jaws of Death."
A photo by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A
Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the U.S.S.
Samuel Chase disembarks troops on the
morning of 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach. Coast
Guard Photo #2343.
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Off Utah Beach, the Coast Guard manned the
command ship USS Bayfield (APA-33). Several
Coast Guard-manned landing craft were lost during
D-Day to enemy fire and heavy seas. In addition, a
cutter was beached during the storms off the
Normandy coast which destroyed the U.S.-operated
Mulberry harbor.
While the Allies did not achieve all objectives on
the first day, the D-Day invasion was successful in
that it laid the groundwork for the liberation of
Western Europe, and (along with the Soviet Union
on the Eastern front) the defeat of Nazi Germany. As
we honor the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, we also
extend thanks to those whom Tom Brokaw refers to
as The Greatest Generation for their service and
sacrifice to our country and to its future.
USCG AT D-DAY
Above Photo: British LCT's line the Normandy shore,
each with a barrage balloon designed to discourage
enemy air attack.
Below Photo: Omaha Beach secured. A panoramic
view of the Omaha beachhead after it was secured,
sometime around mid-June 1944, at low tide. The
Coast Guard-manned LST-262 is the third beached
LST from the right, one of 10 Coast Guard-manned
LSTs that participated in the invasion of Normandy,
France, in June, 1944.
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Information Systems
William Carter, FSO-IS
Im pleased to announce that the
Flotilla has accumulated nearly
3,000 hours in Auxdata. Since not
all paperwork from events related to
National Safe Boating Week have been submitted,
this figure is likely to increase through June.
The Member Info Spreadsheet has been updated
and redesigned to be more user friendly, and to have
the most up-to-date information on current member
qualifications, workshop attendance, and updates on
qualification maintenance. Make sure to check it out
by visiting the link below.
Member Info Spreadsheet
Publications
William Carter, FSO-PB
Im currently in the process of putting together a
75th Anniversary publication. In addition to the
history of the Auxiliary, this will also feature the
history of the Coast Guard in the Charleston area,
and will also have new member information. There
will be an entire section to help new members with
member training, qualifications, awards, and where
to buy uniforms. By combining this with the history
sections, I believe this will help generate interest
among the new members. Because this publication
will be done at the Division level, it will be arranged
as such that other Flotillas will also be able to use it
for new members. By helping all Flotillas in
Division 12, we will help make the Auxiliary as a
whole.
The 75th Anniversary publication should be
completed by the end of this month. Once it is ready,
I will send it to the membership along with the
Summer edition of The Pelorus.
Communications Systems
William Carter, FSO-CS
Major updates have been made to the Flotilla
calendar. Public Affairs listings will now include the
address of the location. When you click on it, it will
show up on Google Maps. This should make things
much more convenient for members who wish to
volunteer. Make sure to keep me posted when events
need to be added to the calendar.
Our presence on the internet remains strong, with
our website averaging over 300 individual visits
each month. People from across the community have
contacted us by email about taking an About Boating
Safely (ABS) course, requesting a Vessel Safety
Check, and have inquired about membership in the
Auxiliary. Having a presence on the internet is an
indispensable tool for growth, and it is my hope that
this will help us to remain effective in the promotion
of recreational boating safety.
Please feel free to contact me if you have photos
or videos from Public Affairs events prior to 2011. I
would like to add them to the archives.
STAFF OFFI CER REPORTS
Remember to le all 7029, 7030, and 7038
paperwork for Auxiliary activities. Please feel
free to contact William Carter if you have any
questions on submitting paperwork.
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Materials
Chuck Chirila, FSO-MA
Being Materials FSO, I normally dont have
much to report, except for this time. Within the last
few months, the Flotilla has ran out of Federal
Regulation pamphlets, and, as of late, we have run
out of coloring books. Since I do not take inventory
every month of what we need, it would be certainly
appreciated if the individual taking the last box or
bundle of either books or pamphlets would drop me
an e-mail to re-order.
I dont mind re-ordering items, but I dont like
finding out last minute that we out of this or that.
This happened during National Safe Boating Week.
And please do not hoard items. Take only what you
need. We had nearly 200 coloring books which were
in the storage lock-up, and it has recently been
reported to me that there are none.
As Materials FSO, I along with the FC, are
accountable for the disbursement of the items. Please
remember to show some courtesy for the next person
who may need material, and if you take the last item,
please e-mail me to re-order.
Navigation Systems
Dwaine Harris, FSO-NS
On Tuesday 27 May, six members of the Flotillas
conducted a day/night Aids-to-Navigation (ATON)
patrol along the South ICW. We started at the St.
Johns Yacht Harbor and ended at Buoy 109 located
near the North Edisto River. We verified 68 ATONs
on watch. At 2000, we dropped anchor, ate supper,
and waited on it to become dark.
On our return trip, we logged about 12 ATON
discrepancies, as well as a bridge (Limehouse) with
eight lights which had gone out. Thanks to all who
helped us out with this mission.
Program Visitation
Peter Axiotis, FSO-PV
Ahoy Mates!
Join me for Part 2 of my 3
Part series:
So you would like to be a qualified Program
visitor. By now those that are interested have gone to
the site links that were provided last month to read
and take the exams, and scored the minimum score
to continue on with the process. The next step is to
print out the certificate or letter and get with me and
we will go visit three to five dealers.
If there is enough, we can schedule a lunch and
discuss what is next in the process and go from
there. To be fair we should pick a location central to
all parties that have taken and passed the test. Also,
I would like to ask all qualified PV to join us so we
can map out our visits for the rest of the year. I
would like to have a minimum of 100 visits this year.
Please email me at hydriguy@hotmail.com if
you have questions about the links, exams, or
training material. I think that you will find that
becoming a qualified PV is a very rewarding
program in the Auxiliary, and I look forward to
helping you achieve this qualification.
STAFF OFFI CER REPORTS
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Member Training
Never Stop Learning
Richard Daniel, FSO-MT
Completed heavy training in May
for boat crews. On 14 JUN and 15
JUN 12-8 will have QE testing
for 4 Coxswain re certification, 3
Crew re certification and 5 New Crew testing. The
testing will include required night navigation
exercise for all Coxswain. The testing will take place
at St. Johns Yacht Harbor and surrounding waters.
Along with the testing 12-8 will man a Public Affairs
Boating Safety Booth and conduct Vessel
Inspections for all comers including the large yachts
dockside.
We have more New Crew that will continue to
train to get ready for our Fall QE. We encourage
everyone to take part in all areas of activity such as
VE, PA MS, NS, PE and of course Operations.
Anyone can go on scheduled safety patrols as long
as you have the required uniform. Please call Joe
Fleming our FSO-OPS to arrange your details.
Member Training encourages everyone in the Flotilla
to Never Stop Learning by taking course and
programs on line as well as at our Flotilla. Getting
involved with an area of your interest is easy and
welcomed. Contact me if you need any training
information.
Vessel Examinations
Alan Miles, FSO-VE
This month with the beginning of hot weather
there has been a significant increase in boat traffic.
We are getting many requests for safety checks via
the web site. All VE inspectors should try to get with
these boaters ASAP so as to not discourage them
from getting their boats inspected. All Inspectors that
complete and submit 50 inspections will qualify for a
custom shirt. I'll start getting your shirt sizes as you
get close to your goal.
Please check the flotilla
calendar for the next VE blitz
and make plans to attend.
Help save lives one boat at a
time.
Finance
Frank Leister, FSO-FN
Our financial position to date remains in fine
shape. The year-to-date report looks a mess. We are
on a cash and calendar year basis. We collected the
money for the Change of Watch (COW) in 2013, and
paid the bill in 2014, so it looks as if we had no
revenue to offset the expense, but we did. Also we
collected 2014 dues in 2013, and paid them in 2014.
Same deal, it looks as if we had heavy expenses but
it will work out at year end. When you see the
statement at the membership meeting, perhaps this
will become clear.
Based on our current financial position, it is my
opinion that we do not need a dues increase of any
amount. On the contrary, we should be designing
worthwhile projects that would use some of the
excess balance.
STAFF OFFI CER REPORTS
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Call to order at 1900 by FC Paul Berka. Pledge
of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Introduction of Guests
Bob Orenstein introduced his guest, John Barth,
former Captain in the US Air Force, recently new to
this area.
Another guest, Rick Tomlin, from Division 5,
Flotilla 12-2 was also introduced. Tomlin has
recently moved to this area from Virginia. His
background is in Public Affairs and Program
Visitation in his former Flotilla.
Chief Boatswains Mate, John Palmer, full-time
USCG, 2nd time with Flotilla 12-8, but this is the
first official visit to 12-8. I just wanted to meet all
the 12-8 folks. Want the Flotilla 12-8 folks to know
me and I want to know all of you. FC Berka
inquired about Com Watch Standard. FC Berka has
his telephone number and email contacts. We have
Duncan Hutchinson who is Sector qualified.
Announcements & Adoption of Minutes
Motion by FSO-OP Joe Fleming and all present
agreed to accept the minutes of the May meeting as
published and distributed.
We have a quorum tonight.
Division Meeting Update
We need to refer to the Active USCG as Active
Duty not Gold Side. Richard Daniels and William
Carter were also at the Division meeting. There was
discussion about the Dashboard. We are now
permitted to wear our summer uniform of blue T-
shirt & shorts with web belt, and white calf length
socks and black tennis shoes - could substitute black
tennis shoes with blue or brown boat shoes and ball
cap for operations only. VE is full ODUs long
pants.
For Boat Crew use the degrees for directions.
Ie. Two six zero for 260.
Comments from FC
FC Berka brainstormed incentives to increase the
attendance at the second Wednesday night meetings.
He discussed dues credits for meeting attendance.
Discussion about raising the dues was tabled. FC
Berka will check the by-laws and report the
procedure for raising dues at the next meeting. We
currently have 64 members in the Flotilla, plus the
Citadel Detachment. Please give any thoughts and
ideas you may have on this matter to FC Berka for
other incentives to increase the Wednesday meeting
attendance.
FSO-MT Richard Daniels said we need quality
not quantity when we think about membership. The
approach to older members and younger members
needs to be differentiated. When FC Berka contacted
some of the older members, he was told by them that
the only way they can contribute is by paying their
dues. They want to remain associated with Flotilla
12-8, but are unable (due to health and/or other
reasons) to participate in Flotilla meetings, Vessel
Safety Checks, Public Affairs events and Operations.
On the water discussions: Boat Crew trainees can
go on under way operations on-water patrols.
Contact Operations Officer Joe Fleming for more
information on this.
SECRETARY RECORDS
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Joe Woodbury, FSO-SR
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Flotilla Staff Officer Reports
(Additions to reports in The Scuttlebutt)
Citadel Detachment: Alan Miles: The
Detachment is shut down for the summer. The new
Citadel Detachment CMDR is Connor Rosenbaum.
Finance: Frank Leister: Frank Leister is not
here tonight for a finance report. We will begin
collecting our dues starting in August. This years
budget is less than last year due to the PE classes
our competition is giving these classes for free; and
last year MT Richard Daniels conducted Navigation
and GPS courses. These course provided revenue for
Flotilla 12-8 last year.
Human Resources: Duncan Hutchinson: The
HR report has already been discussed in how to
increase member involvement.
Information Systems: William Carter: We are
pushing 2,600 hours in AUXDATA. There is an
online color-coded spreadsheet showing where
everyone is at. I will contact and work with members
who have been to events, and who have not entered
data.
Materials: Randy Glas: National Safe Boating
Week is approaching. There have been no requests
for materials.
Member Training: Richard Daniel: The QE
candidates are: Duncan Hutchinson, Peter Axiotis
and William Carter. Recertification for Boat Crew:
Kelly Duncan, Dwaine Harris, and Jay Bird. The
Coxswains up for recertification: Richard Daniels,
Paul Berka, Randy Glas and Tom Beaucheim.
Navigational Services: Dwaine Harris: We
have an ATON patrol scheduled for 1800 on 27 May.
We will be meeting at Limehouse landing. Please
contact me if you are interested in participating.
Operations: Joe Fleming: The Charleston
Splash will be held on 24 May. 12-6 & 12-12 may
also participate with boats, if there is enough crew &
trainees available. Minimum of a week for PALMS
orders request for a patrol. FC Berka added request
for order is now called AOM. Ive requested a list of
operations equipment that members have. We need
to update the 12-8 inventory.
Program Visitation: Peter Axiotis: We have
links for the online PV course. Ripley Marina has
requested a PV visit and set up.
Vessel Examination: Alan Miles: We have the
schedule on upcoming vessel safety check blitzes at
Limehouse, Leeds and several other marinas.
Old Business
Oakbrook River-fest: Bob Orenstein would like
to thank everyone who helped with the Oakbrook
River Fest. This was the first year it was held, so in
the future, there will be a greater level of media
coverage. This will improve turnout from the public.
New Business
St. Johns Harbor Marina: National Marina
Day will be held on 14 June. We will be conducting
QEs, Vessel Examinations, and have a PA booth set
up. Active Duty will also be there with a recruiting
booth.
AUX LMS: There are new courses which are
required called AUX LMS. All members, even those
not involved in Operations, are required to have
them completed by the end of 2016. See the link
below.
AUX LMS Courses
SECRETARY RECORDS ( CONTD. )
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National Safe Boating Week: Jay Bird and FC
Berka will be placing signs at area boat landings.
Awards & Certificates
Duncan Hutchinson, Dwaine Harris and Joe
Woodbury received their certificates for attending a
Leadership Workshop in Savannah.
FSO-OP Joe Fleming received two awards: The
Auxiliary Achievement Medal & the Auxiliary
Commandant Letter of Commendation. Both awards
came with a metal and ribbon) These awards were
from the Captain of the Port, CAPT Rick Rodriguez.
Comments from Guests & Members
None at this time.
Clarification on USCG
Vessel Exam Safety Decal
Alan Miles has done research on the requirement
of the life safety flares for USCG safety decals. The
USCG decals are not based upon the SC DNR
regulations. SC DNR is based upon the State fishing
and game regulations. Our USCG safety decals are
based upon Federal regulations for boats in coastal
waters.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 2030.
Respectfully Submitted
Joe Woodbury, FSO-SR
SECRETARY RECORDS ( CONTD. )
Axiotis, Peter
Barth, John (guest)
Beauchemin, Tom
Berka, Paul
Carter, William
Chirila, Chuck
Cloud, Patrick
Daniel, Richard
Fleming, Joe
Harris, Dwaine
Hutchinson, Duncan
Jerussi, Tom
Mathewes, Bob
Miles, Alan
Orenstein, Bob
Palmer, Chief BM John
Tomlin, Rick (guest)
Woodbury, Joe
Meeting Attendance
Coast Guard Trivia Answer
The USCGC Pontchartrain (WHEC-70)
at Ocean Station November. Read more
about the rescue here:
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AWARDS & RECOGNI TI ONS
Top Left: Duncan Hutchinson receiving Leadership Workshop Recognition. Top Right: Joe Woodbury
(same award) Middle Right: Dwaine Harris (same award) Congratulations!!
Bottom Right: Joe Fleming receiving the Auxiliary Achievement Award. Above Left: Joe Fleming
receiving the Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation Award. Bravo Zulu!!
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Awards
Recognition Made Public
Our Coast Guard Auxiliary
award system is the only way our
members are compensated for their
dedication to this organization and our nation. All to
often, their efforts go unrecognized simply because
no one appropriately nominated them for the
appropriate level of recognition. Many in the
Auxiliary, nation wide, feel that recognition is not
given often enough to our members.
This article will briefly describe two categories
of formal tangible awards. The first is recognition
granted upon a member competing training, length
of service and hours of service. While no formal
submission though the awards process is required,
elected officers and certain Flotilla Staff Officers
must make sure that the appropriate awards are
presented to the members qualified for them. These
automatic awards include:
Auxiliary Membership Service Ribbon
Instructor Program Ribbon
Examiner Program Ribbon
Annual Service Performance Award Ribbons
Operations Program Ribbon
Specialty Training Ribbon
A second category of recognition award is the
Nominated Award. These award are made to
individuals or groups in the following groupings:
Acts of heroism which may or may not have
involved significant risk to the individual being
recognized.
Meritorious service that goes beyond which is
normally expected in the capacity in which the
individual, team or unit is tasked.
A distinguished performance worth of
recognition.
Some act that demonstrated noteworthy extra
effort, extra work, personal risk or significant
financial benefit/savings to the Coast Guard or the
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Criteria for these awards are stringent and must
be precisely met for the recognition to be awarded.
Any member of our Flotilla can review the award
standards, and if met make the nomination, through
the chain of leadership. Awards Recognizing Our
Members can be found on the Auxiliary national
website. This pamphlet gives a description of all the
current awards and gives instructions and details on
how to precede with nominations for these awards.
Questions or suggestions should be passed along
to Flotilla Elected Leadership or the Flotilla Staff
Officer for Human resources.
And remember:
Know What You Need To Know
HUMAN RESOURCES
Duncan Hutchinson, FSO-HR
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The 2014 hurricane season is upon us as of 1
June and will continue through 30 November. Each
year, hurricane experts from the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and from
Colorado State University (CSU) gather to make
their predictions on what they believe will be the
level of activity. This team of experts has calculated
the average season (1981-2010) as having 12.1
tropical storms, 6.4 hurricanes, and 2.7 major
hurricanes. A major hurricane is one that reaches a
Category Three on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
In December of 2013, Tropical Storm Risk
(TSR), a public consortium consisting of experts on
insurance, risk management, and seasonal climate
forecasting met at the University College London.
In their report, they have called for an average
hurricane season which will consist of:
14 Tropical Storms
6 Hurricanes
3 Major Hurricanes
The basis for such included slightly stronger than
normal trade winds and slightly warmer than normal
sea surface temperatures across the Caribbean Sea
and tropical North Atlantic.
A few months later, on March 24, 2014, Weather
Services International (WSI), a subsidiary company
of The Weather Channel, released their first outlook,
calling for:
11 Named Storms
5 Hurricanes
2 Major Hurricanes.
This was calculated based on two main factors.
One was the cooler water temperatures in the Eastern
Atlantic, as well as the likelihood of an El Nio
developing this summer. However, as is the case
with every hurricane season, there are no guarantees.
We hope and pray for the best, but we must also
remain prepared for the worst.
2014 HURRI CANE SEASON
2014 Hurricane Names
Arthur
Bertha
Cristobol
Dolly
Edouard
Fay
Gonzalo
Hanna
Isaias
Josephine
Kyle
Laura
Marco
Nana
Omar
Paulette
Rene
Sally
Teddy
Vicky
Wilfred
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J UNE 2014 TI DE TABLES
HI GH LOW HI GH LOW HI GH RI SE SET
1 Sun. 05:09 / 0.38 ft 11:18 / 4.64 ft 17:12 / 0.41 ft 23:29 / 5.52 ft 06:13 20:23
2 Mon. 05:49 / 0.51 ft 12:00 / 4.55 ft 17:55 / 0.63 ft 06:12 20:24
3 Tue. 00:07 / 5.31 ft 06:31 / 0.61 ft 12:44 / 4.51 ft 18:41 / 0.83 ft 06:12 20:24
4 Wed. 00:48 / 5.12 ft 07:15 / 0.68 ft 13:31 / 4.52 ft 19:32 / 0.99 ft 06:12 20:25
5 Thurs. 01:33 / 4.95 ft 08:02 / 0.70 ft 14:21 / 4.61 ft 20:27 / 1.07 ft 06:12 20:25
6 Fri. 02:22 / 4.82 ft 08:52 / 0.66 ft 15:15 / 4.78 ft 21:26 / 1.05 ft 06:12 20:26
7 Sat. 03:16 / 4.74 ft 09:45 / 0.56 ft 16:09 / 5.03 ft 22:26 / 0.92 ft 06:11 20:26
8 Sun. 04:11 / 4.73 ft 10:38 / 0.39 ft 17:03 / 5.34 ft 23:23 / 0.70 ft 06:11 20:27
9 Mon. 05:07 / 4.77 ft 11:31 / 0.18 ft 17:55 / 5.69 ft 06:11 20:27
10 Tue. 00:18 / 0.43 ft 06:02 / 4.87 ft 12:22 / -0.07 ft 18:47 / 6.03 ft 06:11 20:28
11 Wed. 01:10 / 0.13 ft 06:56 / 4.99 ft 13:12 / -0.30 ft 19:38 / 6.32 ft 06:11 20:28
12 Thurs. 02:01 / -0.14 ft 07:49 / 5.13 ft 14:02 / -0.48 ft 20:28 / 6.54 ft 06:11 20:28
13 Fri. 02:51 / -0.35 ft 08:42 / 5.26 ft 14:52 / -0.60 ft 21:19 / 6.66 ft 06:11 20:29
14 Sat. 03:40 / -0.50 ft 09:36 / 5.36 ft 15:43 / -0.61 ft 22:10 / 6.66 ft 06:11 20:29
15 Sun. 04:29 / -0.57 ft 10:31 / 5.43 ft 16:35 / -0.52 ft 23:02 / 6.55 ft 06:11 20:29
16 Mon. 05:20 / -0.57 ft 11:27 / 5.47 ft 17:29 / -0.34 ft 23:56 / 6.33 ft 06:11 20:30
17 Tue. 06:12 / -0.52 ft 12:25 / 5.50 ft 18:26 / -0.10 ft 06:12 20:30
18 Wed. 00:51 / 6.05 ft 07:06 / -0.43 ft 13:24 / 5.53 ft 19:27 / 0.15 ft 06:12 20:30
19 Thurs. 01:48 / 5.75 ft 08:01 / -0.34 ft 14:24 / 5.59 ft 20:30 / 0.35 ft 06:12 20:31
20 Fri. 02:47 / 5.46 ft 08:58 / -0.26 ft 15:24 / 5.67 ft 21:34 / 0.47 ft 06:12 20:31
21 Sat. 03:45 / 5.22 ft 09:54 / -0.23 ft 16:23 / 5.79 ft 22:36 / 0.49 ft 06:12 20:31
22 Sun. 04:43 / 5.06 ft 10:49 / -0.22 ft 17:19 / 5.90 ft 23:35 / 0.44 ft 06:12 20:31
23 Mon. 05:39 / 4.96 ft 11:42 / -0.24 ft 18:13 / 6.01 ft 06:13 20:31
24 Tue. 00:28 / 0.36 ft 06:33 / 4.91 ft 12:31 / -0.25 ft 19:02 / 6.08 ft 06:13 20:32
25 Wed. 01:17 / 0.28 ft 07:22 / 4.89 ft 13:18 / -0.25 ft 19:47 / 6.09 ft 06:13 20:32
26 Thurs. 02:02 / 0.23 ft 08:08 / 4.87 ft 14:02 / -0.21 ft 20:30 / 6.06 ft 06:14 20:32
27 Fri. 02:44 / 0.20 ft 08:51 / 4.85 ft 14:44 / -0.13 ft 21:09 / 5.98 ft 06:14 20:32
28 Sat. 03:24 / 0.21 ft 09:31 / 4.81 ft 15:25 / -0.01 ft 21:46 / 5.85 ft 06:14 20:32
29 Sun. 04:02 / 0.25 ft 10:10 / 4.76 ft 16:04 / 0.15 ft 22:22 / 5.70 ft 06:15 20:32
30 Mon. 04:40 / 0.31 ft 10:48 / 4.71 ft 16:44 / 0.33 ft 22:56 / 5.53 ft 06:15 20:32
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Condentiality Notice
Telephone 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.
FLOTI LLA STAFF OFFI CERS
Flotilla Commander Paul Berka phberka@comcast.net
Vice Flotilla Commander Dwaine Harris dwaine108@aol.com
Immediate Past FC (IPFC) Paul Thomas paul_nadine@bellsouth.net
Citadel Detachment Commander Christopher Zeller czeller@citadel.edu
Citadel Detachment Leader Alan Miles bigcid@comcast.net
Communications Services Vacant
Communications Systems William Carter uscgauxcharleston@gmail.com
Diversity & Inclusion Gil Bradham gilbradham@gmail.com
Finance Frank Leister fcl@lwinslow.com
Human Resources Duncan Hutchinson dhutchinson51@gmail.com
Information Services William Carter uscgauxcharleston@gmail.com
Materials Chuck Chirila cchirila@sc.rr.com
Marine Safety Blake Cannon blakecannon1@gmail.com
Member Training Richard Daniel rbdaniel1829@aol.com
Navigational Services Dwaine Harris dwaine108@aol.com
Operations Joe Fleming joeflemingjr@comcast.net
Public Affairs Joe Woodbury joewoodbury@yahoo.com
Public Education Crystal Smith clynn4445@gmail.com
Publications William Carter uscgauxcharleston@gmail.com
RBS Visitor Peter Axiotis hydriguy@hotmail.com
Secretary Records Joe Woodbury joewoodbury@yahoo.com
Vessel Examinations Alan Miles bigcid@comcast.net