THE SCUTTLEBUTT

Jan. 2010 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Scuttlebutt Flotilla 12-8, 7th District Charleston, South Carolina Vol. 36, 35, No. 3-March 2010 2009
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Flotilla Web Site: http://www.uscgauxcharleston.org

Commanders Corner
Alan Miles, FC
As you know there is a lot of activity in the flotilla lately. With our first boat show behind us and with the great response from members, we are off and running on our most ambitious program ever. As you know, future plans depend greatly on the commitment of Flotilla Staff and Members. We have several huge events in the next few months, and I am asking all flotilla members to step forward when asked. On Saturday, March 27th we will be at the Flowertown Festival in Summerville. We may even be there for that Friday and Sunday as well. This festival was recently awarded one of the top 20 Festivals in the South East. It attracts over 250,000 people during the three day weekend. We will also have three separate public booths during the weekend of April 16-18. We will be at the Sand and Sea Festival at Folly Beach, the Charleston Air Show in North Charleston and the Canoe and Kayak Festival in James Island. There exists the possibility to reach out to 500,000 or more people in this single weekend. I am asking everyone in 12-8 to participate and be extra sharp during this demanding time. Members are needed to fill a position in one of the booths. Read the Staff Officers columns in
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Vice Commander
Richard Daniel, VFC
The very cold winter will soon give way to calmer seas, bright sunshine and warmer temperatures. The winter Boat Show is behind us and boating classes are underway. Spring is before us along Inside with the budding 2010 FC ............. 1 boating season. The staff and VFC .......... 1 membership are setting support CM ........... 7 things in place to offer the general CS ............. 4 public a safer boating year. FN ............. 3 We have lots of really good HR ............ 3 people involved with our many IS .............. 6 programs yet there is a strong need MA ........... 6 for your help. No matter what MS ............ 3 your interest or experience level MT............ 2 we need you to offer your ser- NS ............. 5 vices. It is so easy, think of your OP ............ 6 area of interest and contact the PA ............. 4 PB ............. 2 Staff Officer in charge. Our local Flotilla, along with PE ............. 4 PS ............. 3 12-6, presented Shipmate of the SR ............. 9 Quarter as well as Enlistment Per- VE ............ 4 son of the Year to the Gold Side. Calendar... 11 There was a large crowd of active Trivia........ 7 duty present as Captain McAlister and his Staff made the presentations and awards followed by a really good lunch. The three candidates were very impressive and if we could put a finger on one common
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Confidentiality 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 publication of these rosters, addresses, and telephone numbers on any computer on-line service including the Internet is prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunities policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard. No Person shall be subject to

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Member Training
Bob Mathewes, SO-MT
n February I spent an interesting four days in school at Seahawk. There were seventeen students in the class being taught by two FEMA instructors. It was a train-the-trainer class for instructors for ICS 100, 200 , 300 and 400. I learned rather quickly that I was the least knowledgeable person on ICS in the room. There were law enforcement people, Fire fighters (including the Fire Chief from a local Naval Installation}, several active duty Coasties, and others. Many had already been teaching ICS and a number, including the instructors have been actually involved in many major incidents. One of the instructors had been involved with Katrina, the Twin Towers, and had just returned from Haiti. The first person I saw as I entered the class was retired Commander Gerard Williams, formerly Chief of Response at Sector Charleston and now an Auxiliarist from Virginia. He was another student with hands-on experience with ICS. I knew that what little knowledge I had was from on-line completion of ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 followed by classroom instruction in ICS 210 and 300. You all know that you dont really learn something until you get yourself involved in it. What I brought away from that four days was an increased awareness as to how ICS works and what it is intended to accomplish. Up until then I had been only involved to the extent that I was fulfilling the requirements to maintain various qualifications. The class was an eye opening experience and really changed my thinking on the whole ICS issue. I owe a large Thank You to Lt. Litzinger for giving me the opportunity to be part of the class. The material for the 2010 Operations,

Instructor, Vessel Examiner, RBS Visitor Workshops and the TCT Refresher are all now available. There is also what I hope is a new Sexual Harassment Prevention video which Tom Beauchemin has obtained for us. None of the workshops are mandatory this year. The TCT refresher is mandatory and the Sexual Harassment Prevention is supposed to be given annually. At the March Staff Meeting, I will propose that we offer all workshops again this year. In all likelihood. They will be done on the fourth Wednesday of the month. That is the day we reserved for training when we went to one meeting a month. I feel that these workshops serve the purpose of elevating our level of proficiency and are worthwhile even in those years when they are not required. We owe it to ourselves and to the Coast Guard to avail ourselves of any training source that keeps us Semper Paratus. Bob Mathewes, SO-MT

Publications
Bob Mathewes, FSO-PB

eople are still having trouble dealing with the idea that the article you submit will no be published for days or even weeks after you write it. I know this can be a difficult concept but you need to look at the finished product and decide if the wording conveys the proper idea when being read on the first day of the month following the one in which you are writing it. Phrases like this weekend or last week may be correct on the day the article is written but will be incorrect and misleading when read a week or ten days later. Once again you are to be congratulated on achieving a 100% submission rate. Bravo Zulu! Bob Mathewes, FSO-PB

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Marine Safety
Bob Orenstein, FSO-MS
ob Mathewes and I met with Gary Barnum on 12 February and discussed future aims of the Trident (MER) Program for the Auxiliary. He would like to consolidate training on Saturdays with a view of making it as easy as possible due to work schedules of most members. We should get the "go-ahead" from Gary shortly. On another note, all those who intend to become involved in the program who have not filled out the Trident Application, you can down-load same. Fill it out and get it back to me ASAP. As for myself, I never took the Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Course requirement, so I am plowing through that class (on-line) as we speak. Bob Mathewes and I have started taking the next course...Assistant Harbor Safety Specialist. These courses though "dry" give you a firm grounding in MER. If you have any questions, call Bob Mathewes or myself regarding training. Bob Orenstein, FSO-MS

Finance
Frank Leister, FSO-FN

his time of year sees little activity on the financial field. Our budget is approved and the big check for the District/Division dues is in the mail. As the Flotilla becomes more active, so will the finances. At our staff meeting, there were discussions about gifts and fund raisers in support of the flotilla's activities. This is a sensitive and highly proscribed subject in the Auxiliary. Many rumors abound about what can and cannot be done. Should you have an idea to raise money or should you or someone you know wish to donate money it can be done. We just need to get out in front of the event and assure we have the right path and the right authorizations. Please discuss any gift or fund raising idea with the FC and VFC. I will work with them to find a way to facilitate the effort. Frank Leister, FSO-FN

Human Resources
Paul Thomas, FSO-HR

Partner Visitor
Paul Berka, FSO-PV
oating season is approaching. We now have state regulations on hand and the PV's well being updating the their display at the boat dealers and marine supply stores. Paul Berka, FSO-PV

hanks to everyone who has provided me with potential members, we currently have nine applications out and I am still playing tag with two more potential members. I did follow-up on 20-21 February on the members Ive sent packages to and hopefully I will be moving them to the next stage of the process, again thanks to all who have given me leads. Paul V. Thomas, FSO - HR

Dont miss the Big Chili & Cornbread Cook-off at the March Meeting. Bring your appetite and help determine who makes the best Chili

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Public Education
Chuck Chirila, FSO-PE
ell, the first boating course of the 2010 season is off and running. There has been a decent enrollment of 14 individuals in the About Boating Safety course. The class is a good mix of experienced, novice and first-time boaters. Posting the class on Craigslist and in the Post & Courier has proven helpful. The DNR has graciously offered to post this class and future classes on their website calendar. The DNR, also, has approved the ABS and BS&S courses for certification. Along with the course exam, 10 DNR questions will be included. Those who pass the exam along with the 10 additional questions will be issued a SC Boater Education Card after submitting the application forms. As word gets around, I believe this will generate more public interest in taking a boating safety course. During this ABS course, Chris Heironimus and I have certified as instructors. Our thanks to Bob Orenstein for assisting with that process. BRAVO ZULU! My thanks to those instructors, who have assisted with the ABS course. There has been some inquiry for the BS&S and GPS courses. Scheduling of such classes will depend on an adequate number of students to justify the course. Chuck Chirila, FSO-PA

tory is used for notification of important events in the Auxiliary, and it behooves each of us to make sure that our entries stay up to date. It may also be used to find other members. So, how do I get to the eDirectory? Just go to http://www.cgaux.org, then click on Members Deck, and then go down the left sidebar to eDirectory. If its your first time, just follow the directions using your member number and generate a unique password. If youd like, you can go directly t o t he e D ir e c t o r y a t ht t p : / / www.auxedirectory.org If any changes are necessary, either follow the directions or contact Frank Leister, FSO-IS, for assistance. According to a count at the present time, only 39 of our 89 members have taken the time to verify their information in the eDirectory. Wont you check it out today? John Sikes, FSO-CS

Vessel Examinations
Chris Heironimus, FSO-VE
he VE stickers are in hand and we are scheduling the ramps and dates. If there are any specific dates or ramps that you have seen to be particularly busy at certain times, please see me and pass along the information so that we can cover them appropriately. If you need the VE stickers for nonscheduled exams, please see me after the meeting or contact me via our channels and Ill make every effort to accommodate your needs. Keep in mind that we currently only have 140 of stickers. Id like to set the first goal and challenge the VE crew to affix every one of them to an inspected (and passed) vessel. Chris Heironimus, FSO-VE

Communication Services John Sikes, FSO-CS

entries? Just why is this important? The eDirec-

ave you checked out the eDirectory? Would you believe that fewer than half of our flotillas members have verified their

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this issue to learn more about where you are needed and how you can help. Just imagine the number of lives we can help save during this time? Thats of a million people during these four events alone! The Great Chili cook-off between me and Marguerite Bishop should be a fun addition to the Flotilla meeting in March and we are asking other members to bring similar items in the future. Please call Marguerite and tell her what you would like to bring and when. I believe we have some world class brownies coming soon. In April, the monthly flotilla meeting will be held at The Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area at Lake Moultrie in Moncks Corner. It will start at 10:30am on Saturday April 10th. We will not meet at the Brass Buckle on the 14th. UNIFORMS are not required! Beach Casual Dress is the uniform of the day. At Short Stay we will have the regular flotilla and awards meeting followed by a cookout with horseshoes, bocce, Frisbee, fellowship and fun. The Flotilla Boat will be there in the water for rides on the lake. There are two boat launch ramps there if you want to bring your boat. We will be meeting at a picnic shelter there and have access to a lake house just a few yards away with facilities. The house is handicapped accessible. I will have more information as it becomes available. Alan J.P. Miles, FC

Navigational Services
Joe Fleming, FSO-NS

ld Man Winter still has Operations on stand down. This prevents any thought of Navigational Services (ATON) patrols. We will plan what we are going to do when things get a little warmer. Joe Fleming, FSO-NS

shared trait from the three were that they took the initiatives to make things happen. Like these wonderful young award winners, we too can take the initative and make things happen. We were also blessed with our own former Commander Williams attending our February meeting. He has joined a Flotilla on the Chesapeake Bay. We miss our great Gold Side friend. We have agreed to hold Staff Meetings on the Monday evenings before our regular monthly meeting. The Staff has set things in place to make your meeting attendance an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. We serve refreshments and have fellowship after the meeting. We need for all of you not attending to give us a shot and see how much opportunity you have to make a difference. Like our Gold Side award winners, you too can offer your next level of service and make your flotilla experience a real asset to both the Boating Public as well as the Coast Guard. Training is available to everyone in our Flotilla and it is the backbone of everything we do. Without this valuable education we would have little to offer. Contact Bob Mathewes if you would like to take one of our many outstanding courses. You do not have to wait for a class to form. You can home study many of our courses. Some of course will have to be presented by our professional staff. Contact Joe Fleming if you want to be on the water. Contact Chris Heironimus for Vessel Exams and Chuck Chirila if you have a desire to teach. Tom Rigsby is working with an aggressive Public Affairs program that can certainly use your help. Come to the March meeting and see all the energy flowing. Contact any Staff Officer, our FC Alan Miles or myself to help you work through your area of interest and thus a grater Flotilla experience. Boating Safety is what we are all about. SEE YOU AT THE MARCH MEETING Richard Daniel, VFC

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Information Services
Frank Leister, FSO-IS
he email version of the 7029 Member Activity Form is not yet available. There is no schedule for it being available. We have three ways to get the form submitted. The first is to retrieve it the from the Flotilla web site. Print it out and send it to Bob Mathewes. He has agreed to take the from directly rather than mailing it to me first and then my mailing it to him. The second way is to print out and complete the form, then scan it and send it to me as an attachment. The email address is: 128fsois@gmail.com. The third method is to download the free PDF program from FOXIT. Then download and save the 7029H from the Flotilla website. Open FOXIT, from FOXIT open the 7029H, complete the form and SAVE IT to the place you save your forms in case they get "misplaced". After saving it, go to the file drop down menu and email it to me at: 128fsois@gmail.com. You must save it before it will email properly. (I have no idea why!) Keep in mind that the 7029H is for hours not recorded by your Coxswain on patrol, or your VE 7038 form for vessel examinations, or 7039 for your attendance at a workshop or 7046 RBS visitation report. The 7029H is for your time in preparing and traveling to these activities and your participation in many other activities that are not reported by the coxswain, lead instructor or yourself in specific work like VEs and dealer visits. As always, let me know of any problems or needs at 128fsois@gmail.com. Or just call me. Frank Leister, FSO-IS

Operations
Joe Fleming, FSO-OP

he water temp still too cold for patrols. Hope it warms up soon. Those of you that are crew/Cox should have received my e-mail on equipment inventory; (PPE only) a 538 form was sent also to record your equipment on. The CG has requested a list of our equipment be it personal or flotilla owned. It also will help us to check the condition of our equipment. As you all know our life jackets must meet a 50 mph impact rating for most patrols. Please take the time to check your equipment and let me know. Joe Fleming, FSO-OP

Public Affairs
Tom Rigsby, FSO-PA

Materials
Tom Beauchemin, FSO-MA
his year is looking good by the orders I am getting for materials. We now have State regs for those who have been requesting them. VSC decals are in hand and Chris will be picking them up this weekend. The Sexual Harassment CD has arrived that we all have been waiting for and the weather is warming. Tom Beauchemin FSO-MA

ctivities during February focused on press releases promoting the ABS Course (resulting in two news items in the Post and Courier newspaper) and planning for exhibits at the March 26 to 28 YMCA Flowertown Festival and three other events that will occur during April. Although the organizers of the YMCA Flowertown Festival initially indicated that all exhibiters would be required to pay a fee, Alan Miles, 12-08 FC, was able to negotiate a space for a one-day exhibit on Saturday, March 28, without charge. AUX participation during the other two days of the festival might be possible subject to space availability. The YMCA Flowertown Festival was first held in 1971 and now ranks as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast according to the Southeast Tourism Society. With an attendance estimated to reach
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250,000, this event provides an excellent opportunity to promote boating safety and encourage participation in auxiliary boating courses and vessel examinations. On April 17th, 12-8 will provide the unusual opportunity to participate in three community events...all on the same day Saturday, April 17, 2010. Exhibit spaces have been secured for the Charleston Air Expo, the Folly Beach 20th Annual Sea & Sand Festival and the East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival The Air Expo at Joint Base Charleston will treat the Lowcountry to a day of flying aerobatics, a display of past and present aircraft, and an exciting aerial demonstration by the U.S. Navys world famous Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. In its 20th year, the Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival is expected to attract approximately 20,000 people with an array of artisans, musicians, and food vendors. This family event includes activities for all ages from pony rides, climbing walls, to dancing on the beach. The East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival, also celebrating its 20th anniversary, will conduct lectures, on-water classes, and demonstrations directed to novice and experienced paddlers. Although attendance is traditionally much lower than the other two events, the festivals participants represent an important and highly active segment of the Charleston area boating community. While hosting three simultaneous exhibits will certainly challenge Flotilla 12-8s volunteer resources, these events provide excellent platforms for communicating boating safety, availability of boating education courses, and free vessel examinations.
Tom Rigsby, FSO-PA

Communications
Dean Creed, FSO-CM

re you interested in installing a VHF radio in your home or vehicle? If so, you could help us with the Auxiliary Communications Mission and be part of our network of Operational Radio Facilities. In 12-8, we have 4 mobile and 1 land radios, and we would like more. Its not difficult. If you are one of the 7 members who have completed the new Telecommunications Operator Certification, or one of the 27 members who completed the Auxiliary Communications Specialty Course prior to this year, youre eligible. Please get in touch with me & Ill walk you through the process of having a legally installed VHF radio. Come on itll be fun! Hailing the 89 members of 12-8 who have not yet completed the new Telecommunications Operator Certification . . . Are you interested in refreshing and updating your knowledge? Id like to hold a series of mentoring sessions this year, where well review the brand-new material. Please let me know Dean Creed, FSO-CM.

Nautical Trivia
The Jan. question was to identify the origin of the term, cup of Joe. Chuck Chirila, Reggie Hollar, Dick McLaren, Alan Miles, John Sikes and Agnes Wright were correct when they stated that Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy under Woodrow Wilson. Issued a directive that abolished the officers' wine mess. From that time on, the strongest drink aboard Navy ships could was coffee and over the years, a cup of coffee became known as "a cup of
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Citadel Detachment
n short February has been a busy month. On February 6th and 7th we were able to have an excellent field training event with the gold side thanks to ENS Kahley. Enclosed is an article from our school paper about the weekend orientation. We were also able to have a Coast Guard HH -65 Dolphin Helicopter touch down on the campus parade deck for two hours. This was excellent for recruiting. A big thanks goes out to Alan Miles and Bill Riley for being onscene and making it happen. As for training, we currently have several cadets who are pursuing BQ status through an ABS class and are seeking to be VE qualified through the month of March. More details on this as it comes. On the weekend of February 6th and 7th, The Citadels Coast Guard Auxiliary Detachment obtained critical hands-on experience with several of Charlestons Coast Guard units. During the FTX, the cadets in the detachment developed a strong understanding of how The Coast Guard operates. ENS Kahely, the weekends guide, familiarized the cadets with a number of career paths within the Coast Guard. The experience provided a vivid glimpse of Coast Guard officer and enlisted life within the various fields of drug-interdiction, navigation assistance, aviation, and search-and-rescue. The first day of the FTX included a visit to the USCG cutter Gallatin. As a highendurance cutter, the Gallatins main missions include coastal deployments and drugrunning interdiction. After gaining admittance onboard, LTJC Cuttie brilliantly gave an entire view of the Coast Guard cutter. From top to bottom, the cadets viewed critical parts of the ship such as the bridge, living quarters and the helicopter pad onboard. Throughout the tour, LTJC Cuttie explained that every part of the ship has its own significant purpose and that no one piece of tech-

nology goes unused. Every part plays its own role to help operate the entirety of the ship. After the Gallatin visit, ENS Kahley led cadets to the Charleston Command Center / Response Department. This sectors duty is to watch over operations in U.S. waters. Senior Chief Fish was the lead NCO in charge during the visit. He described that by diligently observing the Charlestons harbor from various cameras, the USCG can effectively respond to any emergency and, thus, offer support and protection to anyone in the harbor. The following day, the USCGAUX Citadel Detachment continued their FTX to Air Facility Charleston. Here, the cadets jumped into the pilot seat of an HH-65 Dolphin search-and-rescue helicopter. Helicopter pilot and co-pilot crew members LCDR Thomas and LT Mathis held an informative question and answer session with the cadets. The knowledge of the flight crews daily life and duties helped the cadets narrow down their career paths in the Coast Guard. Thereafter, the Auxiliary detachment visited the USCG cutters Yellowfin and Anvil. These two cutters seem miniscule in size in comparison to the Cutter Gallatin, but they still serve an equally significant purpose. The Cutter Yellowfin spans 87 feet long and serves mainly for off-shore search-and-rescue missions and immigrant interdiction. Smaller cutters like the Yellowfin are called in when small boat rescue crews are unable to perform in rough seas. In contrast to the USCGC Yellowfin, the USCGC Anvil has a very different mission of maintaining aids to navigation and posting boating day markers along the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Coast Guard cutters like the Anvil work behind the scenes and help maintain the nations waterways and coastal regions for transportation and recreation. Written by; Knob Lucas M. Crawford & C/ Master Sergeant Harry C. Westall

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Secretary Records
Rick Miller, FSO-SR
Flotilla 12-8 Membership Meeting Minutes 10 February 2010 The meeting was called to order at 19:00 by FC Alan Miles and commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Joe Fleming, Marguerite Bishop, Robert Orenstein, Frank Leister, Chuck Chirila, Paul Thomas, Rick Miller, Chris Heironimus, Bob Lovinger, Mike Rasnak, Paul Berka, Robert Baker, Tom Jerussi, David Beaudrot, Tom Beauchemin, Bob Mathewes, Agnes Wright, Eric Kilpatrick, Alan Miles and Richard Daniel. Visitors/Guests: PO Gary Barnum, Cmdr Sunderland and Cmdr Williams, Ret., Gary Mccullowyn IV, Steve Jacobs and Winchester Brown FC Introduced the Gold side members in attendance. He also acknowledged Sailor of the Year Gary Barnum, Sailors of the quarter MST Janet Bouch and BM1 Williams. We have 6 boxes with 125 copies in each of SC DNR regulations. Sector is requesting more Auxiliary patrols and ATON patrols. If you are a Coxswain or crew and can help then please contact Joe Fleming. Chief Anderson, Senior Chief and the Captain are all leaving this year and the Auxiliary will honor them. Motion made, seconded and carried to accept the minutes as published in the Scuttlebutt. VFC Daniel called for Staff Officer Reports: FSO-AV Eric Kilpatrick reported that Steve Jacobs is interested in Air Operations and he has an aircraft. FSO-PB/MT Bob Mathewes stated that we are no longer allowed to publish members birthdays in the Scuttlebutt. All officers submitted articles for publication in the Scuttlebutt. This is a short month so please submit your articles as early as possible. Nothing is pending in member training. Bob is open to suggestions for member training so if you have anything you would like offered then let him know. Most courses are available for self-study. FSO-PV Paul Berka stated that he has started the

Dealer Visitation for this year. Rick Miller volunteered to replace Paul as FSO-PV once a new Secretary is in place. FSO-PE Chuck Chirila advised that the boat show produced 8 students for the up coming ABC Course. He has a sign up sheet for instructors to select a chapter of the ABC course to teach. An ABC course will be held on February 27th at the Citadel. We currently have 20 ABC and 5 BS&S course books. SC DNR has approved the ABC and VS&S for their certification provided we add their 10 questions to the course examination. FSO-PA Tom Rigsby stated that the Flowertown festival will charge us $90 for one day participation or $200 for the weekend. He is attempting to persuade our contacts at the festival to waive the fee for us. We will participate in the Canoe and Kayak show and the Air Show on April 17th at the Air Force Base. FSO-MS Bob Orenstein deferred Marine Safety presentation to MST3 Gary Barnum. Please e-mail Bob if you are interest in qualifying as an Assistant Pollution Inspector. Bob then turned his time over the MST3 Barnum who stated that he is proud of the three Bobs accomplishments in Marine safety. He will rush to get the Bobs Harbor Safety qualification before it is eliminated. He will then work to get them Container Safety qualified. A total of 12 people from various Flotillas attended the Pollution class portion of the Trident Program. MST3 Barnum advised that he contributed to the Auxiliary through the Combined Federal Campaign. FSO-OP/NS Joe Fleming stated that all Coxswains and crew MUST now have a 35MPH life Jacket or Vest. Please inspect your personal safety equipment, Life Jacket, lights, strobes etc, prepare a list of equipment and condition and submit it to him. The Gold side has given some personal equipment, jackets etc to us. Water temperatures are 48 degrees. Gold side wants Auxiliary patrols and every Saturday and Sunday. We are getting back into Helo operations. All OpFac vessels must have a grounding rod to conduct Helo operations and Joe will build the rods. If you are able to participate in weekday patrols then please advise Joe. Check your EPIRBs. Joe will schedule a day and a night ATON patrol. FSO-MA Tom Beauchemin stated texts for BS&S and ABC courses at $113 for a pack of ten. Old ma(Continued on page 10)

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terials paid for are only returnable for 30 days and must be in the unopened package of ten. The Vessel Safety Check decals have been ordered. We have 5 boxes of SC State regulations upstairs. Om will order stamps as our supply is low. FSO-IS/FV Frank Leister stated that a record of each members accomplishments for last year will be available for pick up after the meeting. Members are reminded that Form 7030 for mission activities is to be completed by the person in charge of the mission. There is currently no electronic version of the 7029 form. Members have to following three options to submit their 7029s; print and mail a copy to Bob Mathewes who will make the AUXDATA entry, complete form, print, scan and e-mail as an attachment to Frank or download foxit atFoxit.com save the form and e-mail it to Frank. Our financial condition is not materially different from last month. $2,080 billed and paid to division and district. We may get $70 back for two members we paid for who did not renew. Citadel Department Commander Cadet Harry Westall reported that the detachment will attempt to increase membership by 8 to 10 members. The Detachment plans to encourage members to become qualified as VEs. FSO-PS Paul Thomas followed up on all the leads for prospective members. FSO-VE Chris Heironimus stated that he will hold a one or two day Vessel examiner class for Knobs at the Citadel Detachment. He plans to conduct VEs at neighborhood boat landings this year. VFC Daniel reported that we had a great staff meeting this past Monday with refreshments. Old Business: None New Business: Fellowship Committee and History Committee Marguerite Bishop Chair- provided the refreshments for the post meeting fellowship. Margarurite stated that in the past the Flotilla always had a fellowship after the meeting; members always provided refreshments and never billed the Flotilla. Eric Kilpatrick and Alice are committee members. FC Miles will furnish Chili for the March meeting and Alice will provide Brownies for the April meeting. We may hold a

monthly meeting at the Charleston Yacht Club with fellowship before the member with $5 Burger and Brats then meet down stairs. Members will need to pay for parking at the Yacht Club. Alice is open for suggestions for other Fellowship activities and needs to know the date of the meeting in which you will host the refreshments. All offices should have an assistant. Please call her at 766-1741 as she doesnt do e-mails (too many viruses going around). We lost historic information with the recent passing of four long time members. The committee will be interviewing our more seasoned members to preserve there recollections. FC Miles stated that the Flotilla website has been cleaned up and several new pages have been added. The Gold Side has agreed to schedule flare training for us. The Sailor of the Quarter and Sailor of the Year will be supported by additional Flotillas in the Lowcountry this year. Membership e-mail is NOT to be used to transmit political e-mails. All public inquires concerning the Gold Side budget is to be referred to the Gold Sides PA. Cmdr Williams, USCG Ret. stated that he has joined the Auxiliary and is a member of Flotilla 5-53 in Virginia. Robert Baker volunteered for consideration as Secretary. Awards and Presentations: FC Miles presented member service awards to; Richard Daniels and Robert Baker 10 years service, Tom Jerussi and Eric Kilpatrick for 5 years service. Eric Kilpatrick was presented with a plaque for Outstanding Services to Flotilla 12-8. Motion to adjourn seconded and approved. Meeting adjourned at 20:30 Next meeting is 10 March at the Brass Buckle on the USCG Base at 19:00. Rick Miller FSO-SR

Joe" Since Saint Patrick's day is this month and misguided people equate the Irish with strong drink, lets connect that with nautical terms. The term three sheets in the wind is understood to indicate inebriation. How does that relate to nautical terminology? Bob M.

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Flotilla Officers
Flotilla Commander Alan Miles bigcid@comcast.net Finance Frank Leister fso128-FN@yahoo.com Flotilla Vice Commander Richard Daniel rbdaniel1829@aol.com Human Resources Paul Thomas paul.thomas@sba.gov Communications Dean Creed dbcreed@comcast.net Information Services Frank Leister 128FSOIS@gmail.com Communication Systems John Sikes jsikes@netrockets.com Materials Tom Beauchemin tbeauchemin001@sc.rr.com

Marine Safety Member Training Bob Orenstein Bob Mathewes bandjorenstein@bellsouth.net rhmathewes@comcast.net Public Affairs Tom Rigsby rigsby0039@aol.com Publications Bob Mathewes rhmathewes@comcast.net

Navigational Services Operations Joe Fleming Joe Fleming joeflemingjr@comcast.net joeflemingjr@comcast.net Public Education Chuck Chirila cchirila@sc.rr.com RBS Visitor Paul Berka phberka@comcast.net IPFC Joe Fleming joeflemingjr@comcast.net

Secretary Records Miller, Rick rick.mllr@gmail.com

Vessel Examination Chris Heironimus telecomman@aol.com