U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Sierra Division 11

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
District 11NR Sierra Division 11
January 24, 2011 Minutes
Date: January 24, 2011
Time: 1900 Hours

Location: Department of Education Boardroom, 700 East 5th Street, Carson City, NV.
Members Present: Leon Borden DCDR/SO-MS, David Young VDCDR, Tom Henderson FC 11-01, Jim Kremsner FC 11-03, Stuart Harrington FC 11-04, Ricky Thomas FC 11-05, John Boyne SO-CM/NS, Tom Komadina SO-CS, Dale Herman SO-FN, Jim Snell SO-IS/SO-MT, Pat Walter SO-MA, Jack Leth SO-OP, Vic Beelik SO-PB, Bill Stolz SO-PV/VE, Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR . A quorum of the Board was present to conduct business.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Kremsner
Guests present: None

Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Jim Kremsner, seconded by Tom Henderson to approve the October 2010 Minutes. There being no discussion the minutes were adopted. November meeting was not held due to snowy weather.
Swearing in of Officers and Staff: DCDR Leon Borden swore in the VDCDR and staff officers. Letters of appointment were distributed to staff officers.
Awards: David Law 11-01 and Ed York 11-05 received AUXOP devices due to the new program. Vic Beelik 11-04 received a recognition award for conducting 84 VSCs.
Division Commanders Report, Leon Border: (See Attachment A). Jim Kremsner asked that Leon take the question to District whether PWCs will be an included asset during the America’s Cup activities. OTO Kilberger reported that District is looking for funding to reimburse Auxiliary assets participating in the security of the Americas Cup. Jack Leth suggested appointing a Point of Contact from Division to communicate with District. Jim Kremsner suggested creating a committee for the 3 year period.
Station Lake Tahoe Auxiliary Liaison Report BM2 James Macri: Not Present.
Coast Guard Liaison Report, Jack Leth: We are going on the basis that the Auxiliary will continue to patrol the organized events. Jack has started the events spreadsheet.
Leon suggested that Jack, Tom and he have a meeting with Chief Helterbridle if necessary. The Coast Guard is asking for Auxiliarists to qualify as Boat Crew on their CG 25 footers. There was a discussion on the physical requirements and what our role will be on patrols.
IPDCDR Report, David Law: Not Present. No report submitted.
Vice Division Commander Report, David Young: (See Attachment A). Dave has created Google docs to store the reports. Dave will send out detailed instructions on how to access the documents. Dave wants to make sure that the officers and staff is communicating up and down the chain of leadership. Reports need only be sent to staff@sierracgaux.org. Sending reports to both staff and board email addresses creates duplicates.
Flotilla Commander Reports:
01 - Tom Henderson – (See Attachment A). In addition to my report under Agency Interactions, Jack Leth and Dee Dee Kincade are working with the Lake Tahoe Non-Motorized Working Group to provide the safety component for the agency program. The safety information for kayaks and other non-motorized vessels will be available as a web page on the Division website. Ed Lyngar NDOW will be ordering copies of the 5 ACA (American Canoe Association) brochures in March for distribution through our Program Visitors and Vessel Examiners. Decals with CGAux logo will be attached to the brochures.
03 - Jim Kremsner – (See Attachment A). Flotilla 11-03 will be focusing on patrols and vessel exams at Lake Lahontan this year. Jim has been in contact with Patty Polish from Lyon County Search and Rescue, who would like a greater Auxiliary presence on the lake. Jack Leth SO-OP reminded Jim and John Boyne that in order to conduct patrols on Lake Lahontan a communications center must be present. The Reno Boat Show (now called the Outdoor Expo) dates were confirmed at March 25-27.
04 – Stewart Harrington - (See Attachment A). Stu has been in contact with Vivian Matuk over the California Dockwalker Program. She would like to brief interested parties at 11-04’s flotilla meeting on May 17. All Auxiliary members are welcome. Bill Stolz will be taking the Dockwalkers class at the PCA Fair and will bring back information.
05 – Ricky Thomas – (See Attachment A). Flotilla 11-05 will be participating in activities with 11-03 at Lake Lahontan. Ricky is arranging for life jackets to be available for the life jacket loaner program on the lake. The flotilla has conducted 35 Vessel Exams and 15 Program Visits this month. 11-05 will have a boat inside the Cabella store for their Outdoors Sports Show on March 5-6.
Staff Reports:
SO-CM John Boyne – (See Attachment A). Communications have been set up for the Crosby Fishing Derby. John would like to qualify more land mobiles this year.
SO-CS Tom Komadina – (See Attachment A). A motion was made by Tom Henderson and seconded by Jim Kremsner to pay the Reno flotilla for the Division’s yearly portion of the hosting services for the website and for payment of the domain name for two years. The motion was unanimously passed.
SO-FN Dale Herman – Report on file. Jim Kremsner made a motion to pass the Division budget. Stu Harrington seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed.
SO-HR Steve Perez – (See Attachment A).
SO-IS Jim Snell - (See Attachment A). Jim did not get his Division password until January 15. Jim has asked Kathy Boyne if she would continue entering hours for 11-05 until Bob Summers goes to the C-School.
SO-MA Pat Walter – Nothing to report.
SO-MS Leon Borden – Nothing to report.
SO-MT Jim Snell - (See Attachment A). Jim’s goal is to find an Instructor to teach the 8-hour TCT class this year. Jim has set-up preliminary dates for two OPTREXs this year: July 23 and Sept 17. Jim Kremsner asked that we have a PWC QE at the first OPTREX. OTO Kilberger announced that the TCT requirements will be extended for 3 more years. Leon will be sending Jim a copy of the Division 6 New Member Training CD for review.
SO-NS John Boyne – (See Attachment A). John attended the 3 hour NS Webinar workshop Saturday, January 22. Aids Verifiers are not submitting their Form 7030 mission 31 hours.
SO-OP Jack Leth – (See Attachment A). Upcoming events are the 4 days of the Cosby Fishing Derby Feb 12-13 and 19-20, the 3rd annual Arctic Paddle Board Race March 13, and the Polar Bear Swim March 5. Jack does not think we will be able to exceed last year as it was a banner year. We keep losing the number of boats, coxswains, and boat crew. We have to try to find more of these assets. There was a discussion about how burdensome it is to keep maintenance qualifications. Jack has started the event spreadsheet. Ted Thar TRPA – the 2010 decals will be good through May. It does not look like the fees for Blue Boating will change.
SO-PA Vacant
SO-PB Vic Beelik – Vic was asked by Commodore Perata if he would like to become the editor of the District Northwinds publication. (Thankfully) he chose to stay at the flotilla/division level. Vic is starting a series of articles called “What Would You Do”. Vic would like members to submit stories of this type for the Direction Finder.
SO-PE Vacant
SO-PV Bill Stolz – Nothing to report. SO-SR Dee Dee Kincade – (See Attachment A). Jeneen Grover has been asked to be the secretary for 11-05.
SO-VE Bill Stolz – (See Attachment A). There is a new Form 7003 Facility Offer for Use. The form no longer has non-operational facility designations. Please use the new form. Bill encourages each flotilla to sponsor a VSC Day. Each flotilla should invite all vessel examiners to their event and work as a team. Ricky appraised Bill of the conditions now at Lake Lahontan.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
Change of Watch: We are definitely having a Change of Watch. The Change of Watch is not only for our members but is a big deal for the Gold Side. Leon appointed a COWCommittee consisting of the Flotilla Commanders. Stu Harrington was appointed as the Committee Chair. The date of November 5 was chosen for the COW. The committee will research a range of price members would be willing to pay and when, a dinner or luncheon.
New Member Training: Leon is waiting for the Division 6 New Member Orientation CD. Leon would like to train new members at the Division level. We would be training everyone with the same standards. New members could also meet members like themselves from other flotillas.
Meeting Schedule: We are the last Division to have monthly face to face meetings. Webinar could be the answer to some of the meetings, or we could meet every quarter.
Kayak VSC Decals: Leon asked for 100 VSC decals for kayaks. Flotilla 11-01 received 50.
Good of the Auxiliary: Flotilla Commanders please stay for the taking of a picture for the Division website.
Notices: Our next Division 11 Meeting will be held February 28 at the Department of Education Boardroom, 700 East 5th Street, Carson City, NV.
Motion to Adjourn: Motion made to adjourn by Ricky Thomas and seconded by Tom Henderson. Meeting was adjourned at 2032 hours.
Respectively submitted: Approved by:
Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR Leon Borden DCDR
Attachment A
Division Board and Staff Reports
Sierra Division 11
January 24, 2011
Elected Officer’s Reports:
Leon Borden DCDR
DETAILS
I attended District meeting in Alameda. The items covered at the meeting are;
3. The Coast Guard is making a big push for emphasizing boating safety on inland lakes and waterways. This includes Kayaks and Paddle Boards. The statics last year show that the majority of boating incidents and fatalities occurred in inland waters not on coastal waters; with non-motorized vessels leading the way. District has announced a District wide VSC Blitz for June 4.
4. District is concerned with the number of disenrollments last year, 200 in all. There is a campaign to figure out why this is occurring.
5. District wants to encourage the wearing of a proper uniform and wearing it correctly.
None.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
1. Crosby’s Fishing Derby
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
2. Boat show
3. Cabala’s Safety Fair
4. Polar Bear swim
1. Member Training: Division 6 has put together a new member training program. I have a copy coming. When I get it I will review the material and get together Jim Snell SO-MT to see if we can
DIVISION GOALS
use it for our Division. With Division wide new member training the standards for each flotilla will be the same and create opportunities for inter-flotilla friendships.
2. GET THE PHIFFER AWARD BACK
3. We are having a Change of Watch this year (even if we have to stand in field eating chips and salsa).
4. Get more students into our ABC Boating Safety classes
David Young VDCDR
DETAILS
1. Attended Elected Officer workshop at Coast Guard Island in December.
2. Attended January Flotilla meetings for 11-01 (North Lake Tahoe) and 11-03 (Reno) flotillas.
3. Created tracking documents for Division staff reports.
4. Created matrix of Division and Flotilla staff officers.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None.
VCDR GOALS
1. Promote common communication strategies among staff officers at Division and Flotilla levels.
2. Promote understanding and consistent implementation of parliamentary procedures for meetings.
3. Represent Division by attending at least two business meetings of each flotilla.
Flotilla Commander Reports:
Tom Henderson 11-01
DETAILS
In lieu of our December Flotilla meeting we had our annual Holiday Party Dinner @ The Blue Onion in Kings Beach. As we have in the past, the active duty Coast Guard was invited as our guests and we had 10 active duty attend. At the Holiday Party, we awarded our Walt Genest Flotilla Member of the Year Award. This year’s recipients were Cameran Stolz and Bill Stolz.
Our January Flotilla meeting was a staff planning meeting and dinner at the residence of Flotilla Commander Tom Henderson. At this meeting, we discussed the upcoming year and how to accomplish our goals (see goals below). We also discussed, that instead of our Pizza Party at Station Tahoe the night before the Tahoe City Snow Fest Parade, we will have a tailgate breakfast while waiting for the Parade to start.
1. FSO-MT Dee Dee Kincade is in the process of contacting members regarding their interests in the Auxiliary missions and how to best get them involved in that mission. She is also providing members with a report of their hours and qualifications.
2. Operations:
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
FSO-OP Jack Leth is working with NDOW to get the five new Paddle Sport Brochures printed.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
March 5 – Tahoe City Snow Fest Parade / Tailgate breakfast before Parade
FLOTILLA GOALS
Our goal for this year is Recruitment & Retention. FSO-MT Kincade is contacting members to try to ascertain the missions of the Auxiliary that interest them and match them with a mentor to get them involved in that mission. We also need to recruit new members and match them quickly with a mentor to help them with becoming an active part of the Flotilla and not just attending a flotilla meeting and sitting in the back. I would like all Flotilla Staff Officers to try and find someone in the flotilla to assist them in their office. This will give us more depth at each Staff position and get more members involved. With these goals in mind, I hope to build a stronger flotilla with more emphasis put on member participation then just the number of members. To this end, I pledge to be more available and ready to help any member with anything they need to get more out of participating in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Jim Kremsner 11-03
DETAILS
Meeting was held Jan. 19th at round table pizza, a quorum was present. Discussed was the Boat show in March. Upcoming patrols and the flotilla budget were passed for 2011.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
VE and Patrols are in the works for Lake Lahontan. Patty Polish of Lyon County SAR is coordinating Their Facilities, NDOW and USCG Aux. for the weekend. Free camping and admission is being set up for that weekend. Keith White and I have committed to VE and Patrols during the holiday. More information to follow as plans are firmed up.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Crosby’s fishing Derby Pyramid Lake Feb.12-13-19-20
Polar bear Swim Garwood’s Mar.5
Cabelas Safety Fair Mogul Mar. 5-6
Memorial Day weekend VE and Patrols Lahontan
Stuart Harrington 11-04
DETAILS
1. Dale Herman – Member service award for ten years of service.
2. Newly elected officers sworn in by Division Commander, Leon Borden.
3. There is a new AUXCOM course. The flotilla will be brought up to date on changes to communications practice.
4. The policy statement from new Commandant of USCG was discussed.
5. Flotilla goals & objectives for 2011 were discussed
6. Jim Snell stood communications watch while Station Tahoe was down
7. Stu Harrington discussed the new online leadership course for flotilla level leaders. We will hear more about it in coming months.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
The flotilla will be arranging a meeting between Vivian Matuk, Environmental Boating Program Coordinator for the California Department of Boating & Waterways of the California Coastal Commission and local marinas, commercial operators and local Flotillas. The purpose of this meeting is to allow her to update us about invasive species in Lake Tahoe.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Two OPTREX are planned for this summer. FLOTILLA GOALS
First Priority - Recreational Boating Safety
Second Priority - Recruiting and Retention
Specific Goals -
PUBLIC EDUCATION:
1. Offer ABC and GPS classes.
2. Instruct Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Personal on Water Safety and Safe Boat Handling.
VESSEL EXAMS:
1. Goal: 150 VEs
OPERATIONS:
1. Provide training and MOB drills, Perform Safety and Regatta Patrols.
2. Train with CG Station Tahoe and other Law Enforcement Vessels.
MEMBER TRAINING:
1. Qualify 2 Crew members
2. Qualify 1 AUXOPs
3. Qualify Additional Instructors
4. Qualify Additional Vessel Examiners
5. Re-certify 1 Crew member
6. Develop a man overboard procedure for 11-04 facilities.
7. Offer AUXCOM Class using the new AUXCOM curriculum.
8. Develop and hold a “Rules of the Road” Class for operational members of the flotilla.
9. Hold Seminars on “Basic Seamanship’ and “Search and Rescue”
10. Practice basic boat handling skills.
11. Hold two OPTREX this summer
FACILITIES:
1. Re-inspect facilities as needed.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS:
1. Continue to inform the public about our PUBLIC EDUCATION and VESSEL EXAMINATION activities using Television and Radio Spots, Newspaper Articles and web page.
2. Distribute “Cold Water Immersion” fliers and “Quagga Mussel” Literature.
3. Distribute a Flier covering “Federal and State Boating Requirements”.
4. Coordinate a meeting with Vivian Matuk on invasive species in Lake Tahoe.
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Continue publication of Flotilla newsletter.
2. Develop and Distribute a flier on “Kayak Safety”
PATON/CHART INSPECTION:
1. Inspect all PATONS on South Shore and update Lake Tahoe chart, as needed.
Ricky Thomas 11-05
DETAILS
Meeting commenced at 18:00 hours at the Round Table Pizza Old Town Mall Peckam and Virginia st.Reno Nevada.
FC/VFC/AN/CM/MS/NS/OP/SR/MV/IS/MA/PE Staff Officers present
Motion to approve minutes approved none opposed
Talked about Boat Show at convention center 25-27 February 2011
Talked about Cabellas’ Booth 5-6 March 2011
Fine time to recruit and sign ups for ABS Class
Motion to move bank account from bank in Florida to local passed
Motion to suspend web passed.
All officers sworn in by Leon Borden Division Commander
Talked about required training for new members mandatory
Talked about training for other members mandatory
Talked about other training that we will do in warmer weather at area local lakes.
Awards Country Grover for outstanding Marine Visitor 50-75 and 100 visits.also sustained service.
Rick Thomas sustained service.
Next Meeting will be same place same time.9 February 2011
FLOTILLA GOALS
60 Vessel Safety Checks each for our 2 VE’s
Staff Reports:
John Boyne SO-CM
DETAILS
No events during December.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
There will be an ALPA visit on Wednesday 19 Jan at Station Lake Tahoe. Bill Leoppard and Jim Snell will be the radio guard at Lake Tahoe on channel 16 while the CG Station Lake Tahoe high site is down.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Crosby Lodge Fishing Derby Radio Guard schedule: 12Feb Bill Leoppard; 13Feb John Boyne: 19Feb Bill Leoppard and 20Feb Jack Leth.
STAFF OFFICER NS GOALS
Last year I requested that each Flotilla to certify one new Land Mobile Unit. Flotilla 11-01 had the only gain that I can remember, same goal for this year one new unit per Flotilla
Tom Komadina SO-CS
1) I need Board Authorization to pay Reno Flotilla 3 $36 for our share of the hosting fees due in April. This pays for a year of hosting services ( $3 per month).
2) I need Board Authorization to pay our domain fee for two years ( sierracgaux.org ). The domain registration fee is $19.84
3) New items for January:
a) Video interviews by Bill Stolz of our new Division Commander, Leon Borden and our new Division Vice Commander, Dave Young
b) New Kayak Safety section being developed with input from Jack Leth and Dee Dee Kincade and their interactions with the Kayak safety group at Lake Tahoe. This page can be seen at http://www.sierracgaux.org/kayak_safety.html Instructional videos done and to be posted soon.
c) New blog entries on the Commander’s Blog by Leon Borden and Docklines by Dennis Harms ( 03).
d) 2011 Division Calendar updated courtesy of Dee Dee Kincade!
e) New Division 11 e mail lists for 1)staff staff@sierracgaux.org 2) board board@sierracgaux.org 3) members members@sierracgaux.org e mail sent to this address will send to all Division 11 members who have a valid e mail address.
4) Statistics
During December 2010 we had 900 unique visitors visiting the main site. A unique visitor is one person. Multiple visits by that one person only count as one person. We are on track to have over a thousand unique visitors this month. The most popular areas visited are 1) VSC videos demonstrating things needed on a boat 2) Division Calendar 3) Interviews with Dave Young and Leon Borden.
Blog entries are very popular especially when new material is posted. This graphic shows the impact of a new posting:
This graphic shows the number of “hits” on a particular day. Leon posted his new blog entry on the 17th and the next day, blog traffic increased dramatically. People also love reading the Flotilla Newsletters, which when posted, attract lots of views. On a typical day, we average for the blogs, about 300 hits, but when new material is posted this rises into the thousands. Because blog entries are immediately found by search engines,
Steve Perez SO-HR
Details - (Goals):
As the SO-HR for the Division, and the District Diversity Advisor (DDA), I will be taking a dual approach to most of the HR issues this year. Whatever issues affect the Division, consequently affect the District and the Auxiliary as a whole. While I have been trying to "come up to speed", on my Diversity position, I have become aware of many other issues that we all have to be keenly aware of. Our District (11NR), lost 200 auxiliarists from 2010 to 2011. There will undoubtedly be surveys and research done to ascertain why.
Most of what I have been concentrating on is Recruitment, Retention and a greater involvement from members. An additional emphasis has been placed on recruiting a "more diverse" number of members, so our organization can more reflect the population around us. While that aspect is extremely important, the retention and motivation of our current membership has to be the # 1 priority.
On the drive home from Oakland, I had an opportunity to reflect on many of the important issues that were discussed. While Recruitment is important, I believe our largest challenge will be the retention of our members. How many of our flotillas have memberships of 25 - 45 people? Yet, as I look at the various staff directories, I find the following:
Division 113- 11 - 12 people holding/ covering 17 positions.
Flotilla 113 - 11 - 01 - 12 people holding / covering 17 positions
Flotilla 113 - 11 - 03 - 11 people holding/ covering 18 positions
Flotilla 113 - 11 - 04 - 7 people holding/ covering 20 positions
Flotilla 113 - 11 - 05 - 4 people holding/ covering 10 positions
While I applaud all of the people who have stepped up to these responsibilities. How many of these positions could be utilized to inspire and re-motivate other members who are otherwise content to sit back, pay their annual dues, and maybe attend one or two meetings per year? The people who are always involved, and carry the lion's share of the responsibilities when it comes to Auxiliary "work and missions" are what I refer to as the "Core" of the Flotilla, Division and/ or District. It is not unique to our District, I'm sure the same prevails in every auxiliary unit.
I would suggest that we step outside of our normal routines and insert a new goal in our Division, "Reclaim". Let's go out and re-inspire the less active members, instill a measure of worth and importance in the folks who are on the sidelines. Our goal should be to "grow the Core".
As hard as it has been to recruit new members, and retain the members that we currently have, this program will become our Division HR priority until further notice.
Uniforms:
In conjunction with what I stated above, I am proposing that every Flotilla stress the importance of attending as many meeting, functions and missions as possible. In doing so, uniforms will help inspire members to realize who we are, and who we represent. We are always reminded to wear our uniform proudly, I know I do. I believe that message could resonate and inspire members in many more ways.
Interactions:
As you can see from the above message, we as the Auxiliary, have our work cut out for us. This should not be considered a new effort, but a continuing one that will hopefully inspire all of us. I will be contacting all of our FSO - HR's as soon as I get back. Please be thinking about potential solutions and recommendations.
Upcoming Meeting and Events:
There are many, and I will defer them to Leon in an effort to keep my report as short as possible.
Jim Snell SO-IS
DETAILS
Did not receive my SO-IS Password until 1/15 due to an oversight on the DSO-IS person.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None at this time
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None at this time
STAFF OFFICER IS GOALS
Get the FSO-IS members inputting data into AUXDATA in a timely manner
Help out the FSO-IS members with any problems/questions they might have
Get AUXDATA Logon Passwords for our members as requested in a timely manner. The member will request a P/W though their FSO-IS person.
Jim Snell SO-MT
DETAILS
11-01
Flotilla 01 Our January Flotilla Meeting is traditionally a staff planning meeting where the staff members set goals for the year. I gave a summary to the flotilla of last year’s member training accomplishments that included exceeding operational qualification goals, but losing the qualifications of several vessel examiners and instructions. In all I see an apathy developing which is not only reflected in our flotilla but in all members throughout the Auxiliary. I see the need to put an emphasis on retention and recruitment in order to reverse the trend. We have 35 members. This is more members than any time since I have been in the flotilla. But we also have several members who live quite a distance from the north shore and several more members that have lost interest and do not attend meetings. I take it to heart Steve Perez’s suggestion to “reclaim members”.
What I found I could do as FSO-MT is inquire as to what each member would like to do in the Auxiliary. What mission would they like to participate in that would meet their personal needs as to the reason they joined the Auxiliary. And then provide the tools and training for that member to attain their goal. During the month I issued a informational email to all members on the new AUXOP Program and distributed the spreadsheet showing what courses they have taken, what more needs to be done and requested if they would like to pursue their AUXOP designation. I contacted members who were interested in becoming Boat Crew and outlined required tasks and courses so they can begin during the winter months. I contacted members who had shown a desire to become a Vessel Examiner or Program Visitor and outlined what it would take to become qualified. As FSO-IS I sent all members with recorded hours their Annual Member Letters. For those that have not been attending meetings I used the Member Letters as an opening to ask if there were missions they would like to become involved and events in the near future we would like them to be a part of. I have been receiving interesting and positive results. We are also gearing up again to qualify Watch Standers for the Station. I have signed up for the online National Flotilla Leadership Course in order to see how difficult (or easy) this mandatory AUXOP course is to complete.
As for the needs of Flotilla 11-01 for a QE this coming year, I foresee 4 possible Boat Crew and 2 possible Coxswains. We have 1 Boat Crew recertification. None of our current operational members need the TCT 5-year renewal but 3 of the Boat Crew candidates will need the full 8 hour TCT course. Both Coxswain candidates need the ICS210 Course. I have suggested the February Past Captains Fair to meet these requirements as I do not see us having enough members who require these courses in the Division to request an instructor to come to Tahoe.
Dee Dee Kincade FSO-MT 11-01
11-03
Flotilla 03 I sent information regarding AUXOP (Auxiliary Operations) changes and status for non-AUXOP flotilla members. Please let me know if you are interested in taking the core AUXOP classes (Weather, Seamanship, Patrol) tentatively scheduled to start in March. Members are reminded to take a Leadership course either online or at the Past Captains Association fair prior to the AUXOP core classes.
AUXACN part B (Auxiliary Advanced Coastal Navigation) will start in January and is expected to complete in February or the first of March. Classes are tentatively scheduled to be held on alternating weekends. Please let me know if you are interested in taking the AUXACN part B class. You will need to have navigation tools as described in the AUXACN manual, chapter 3.
All training is open to members of the Reno and other flotillas.
San Francisco has been selected as the host for the 34th America's Cup race. Please look forward to training opportunities to learn how to sail, and to understand how sailing vessels operate. This training can help you become a valuable resource for potential patrol opportunities associated to this and other sail events
scheduled for San Francisco Bay, such as the Louis Vuitton Cup Challengers Series and Americas Cup World Series in 2012.
Dave Young FSO-CS, FSO-MT 113-11-03
P.S. I am withdrawing from my position as FSO-MT for 11-03. Giving opportunities to other members of our flotilla to become active participants... I will still be instructing, just not organizing and administering MT.
11-04
Flotilla 04 Flotilla 11-04 held their first meeting of the year. The FSO_MT discussed the new requirements for AUXOP. Bruce Cole believes that he is close to completing under the new requirements. The status of each member of the flotilla will be reviewed.
All operational personnel will require the 1 hour OP and TCT Workshops , and classes will be scheduled this spring.
Stu Harrington FSO-MT 11-04
11-05
Flotilla 05 No Report provided
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None at this time UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None at this time
STAFF OFFICER MT GOALS
Get the Flotilla MTs working on the training plans/requirements for each member.
Get a TCT eight hour course held here for our Division.
Coordinate the OPTREXs to be held on July 23rd and September 17th.
John Boyne SO-NS
DETAILS
Nothing to report from December 2010.
I forwarded the DSO-NS January Report to the FSO-NS and all NS qualified members.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None in December
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
The DSO-NS is holding an SO-NS WEBINAR Workshop on January 22, 2011 at 0900. I will be attending and forwarding all information to the FSO-NS. Any member who would like to become Aid Verifier (AV) you must qualify by take the 6 hour D11 Aid Verifier Qualification Course & Exam. This course is given once a year in February at the PCA Training Fair at Coast Island, Alameda, CA. A member can also take the D11 Aid Verifier Qualification Course & Exam online via GO-TO-MEETING throughout the year. For more information contact James Duncan the District 11 Northern Region DSO-NS. All Qualified Aid Verifier as stated in “Chapter 11 in the Auxiliary Manual A.13.a. Operations Program” states that this ribbon recognizes qualifications in the various operations program areas and as qualify Aid Verifier may wear the Operations Program Ribbon.
STAFF OFFICER NS GOALS
Division 11 needs more Aid Verifiers. I believe that there are only six qualified members now. Three of these members live in Reno and there are 88 PATONS on Lake Tahoe that need to be checked each year.
Jack Leth SO-OP
DETAILS
Not much happened in January since our facilities are hibernating.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
Assisting with the Tahoe paddlesports workshop; the Division Web site has a Kayak Safety section under construction for this project.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Have begun planning for the Pyramid Lake/Crosby’s Lodge fishing derby in mid-February. The dates are 12, 13, 19 & 20 FEB. We will have less presence this year; in fact, there will not be a CG or AUX facility on the water on 19FEB11.
Am working on the Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim (05MAR11) and trying to see if we can use our two PWC’s for the event.
STAFF OFFICER 2011 GOALS
My guess is that we will not be able to match last year’s hours and missions. The subject of Aux participation in special events is under review at the Station and down at Sector. I will keep the Board & Staff posted as this plays out. I also do not expect as much two boat training with the Station.
My main goal for 2011 is to get more active facilities. FC’s need to keep me posted on the prospects in their Flotillas and if there is anything I can do to facilitate the project.
Bill Stolz SO-PV/VE
DETAILS
No activities were conducted during this month
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
Ed at NDOW has been contacted about new literature to distribute UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
I will start putting a schedule for coordinated VE days after I contact all FSO-VE’s
STAFF OFFICER PV and VE GOALS
Will have goals presented at the February staff meeting
Initial goal is to promote Division wide cooperation and teamwork during Vessel Exam Blitz days
Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR
DETAILS
1. Generated and distributed Division and Flotilla Rosters to Division Board and Staff Members.
2. Populated the Division website calendar of known events and requested that Flotilla Commanders keep me apprised of future events.
3. Informed the Board and Staff of the single email addresses for distributing information and reports.
• Board@sierracgaux.org for the Board members
• Staff@sierracgaux.org for the Board and Staff members
• Members@sierracgaux.org for all members in the Division
4. Contacted all of this year’s FSO-SRs and reviewed the process of when to send their approved minutes to me for distribution to District’s DSO-SR Joyce Bell.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None.
STAFF OFFICER SO-SR GOALS
Have 100% of our Division and Flotilla minutes sent to the DSO-SR in a timely manner (as we did last year).