U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Sierra Division 11

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United States Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
District 11NR Sierra Division 11
February 28, 2011 Minutes
Date: February 28, 2011
Time: 1901 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, Paul Miner VFC 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, Pat Walter SO-MA, Jack Leth SO-OP, Vic Beelik SO-PB, Bill Stolz SO-PV/VE, Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR, Mike Lawrence. A quorum of the Board was present to conduct business.
Pledge of Allegiance: Bill Stolz
Guests present: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by David Young, seconded by Tom Henderson to approve the January 2010 Minutes. There being no discussion the minutes were adopted.
Awards: None.
Division Commanders Report, Leon Borden: (See Attachment A). An Emergency Callout was conducted last week. Our Division’s response was average compared to the District. For those members that responded that they were available in short notice, our response was above average. We were also one of the first Divisions to call in with our results. The Flotilla Commanders need to add two alternate contacts other than just the FC and VFC for phone tree. Flotilla 11-03/05 needs to contact the other flotillas to ask for members to man the March Reno Boat Show booth. There is a conflict as it is on the same days as DTrain. Next weekend’s Cabellas Safety Fair booth will be manned by members of Flotilla 11-05. There are opportunities available for instructors to teach ABC classes with Flotilla 11-05. A planning meeting for the Polar Bear Swim is being held on Wednesday March 2 at Gar Woods, Carnelian Bay at 1000. Following Seas is patrolling the event with 3 PWCs from Flotilla 11-03. LTjg Wellman has received three submittals for the Phifer Award as of Friday February 25; ours, Station Bodega Bay and Station Rio Vista.
Station Lake Tahoe Auxiliary Liaison Report BM2 James Macri: Not Present.
Coast Guard Liaison Report, Jack Leth: BM2 Crystal Lynskey is leaving in June to be stationed on the Bark Eagle. They are very short handed at the Station. They need to know when we will have a boat available for 2-Boat training. Camie Marie will be available shortly.
IPDCDR Report, David Law: Not Present. No report submitted.
Vice Division Commander Report, David Young: (See Attachment A). Staff members please pass your reports up and down the Chain of Leadership. Dave will be attending the Cabellas Safety Fair on March 19-20, DTrain and the March District meeting. Dave is making his boat in as a facility and invites other to patrol on the San Francisco Bay.
Flotilla Commander Reports:
01 - Tom Henderson – (See Attachment A). The Station is still looking for Watch Standing and Boat Crew for the 25’. There are time and physical requirements for boat crew. John Boyne as ACU on February 13th spotted a disabled boat that ended in a tow. Jack Leth as ACU brought a telescope sight and tripod to spot boats and it was very useful.
03 - Jim Kremsner – (See Attachment A). Jim Kremsner will be out on patrol Saturday March 12 for the Hook Line & Sinker Fishing Derby.
04 – Stewart Harrington - (See Attachment A). The reason we did not open the planned AUXCOM class to all flotillas is that we filled the class other our own members. The class is more a refresher for new class materials.
05 – Ricky Thomas –No report submitted. Scheels has not been interested in working with the Auxiliary. They do not have much boating products anyway. Sportsman’s, Cabellas and West Marine work well with the Auxiliary. Bass Pro is going into Summit shopping center and they are also very pro Auxiliary.
Staff Reports:
SO-CM John Boyne – (See Attachment A). If you are going on patrol you are required to report to a land communications station, either Station Lake Tahoe or an Auxiliary Communications Unit. Coxswains should contact John Boyne to schedule land mobiles for events. To be qualified as a Communication Operator you must have a fixed land radio, not a just a handheld. John is looking for a good price for land mobiles on EBay. DTrain is having a Comms workshop.
SO-CS Tom Komadina – (See Attachment A). We had a discussion on restricted/non-restricted status of our 3 Division email lists. Tom is currently the moderator for the 3 lists. The members were confused on how the moderator works. The decision was made that the Staff list becomes restricted. Tom will continue to moderator the Board and Member email lists. Tom explained how emails are scooped. He will send out a couple Internet sites that will test how safe is your passwords.
SO-FN Dale Herman – Report on file.
SO-HR Steve Perez – (See Attachment A).
SO-IS Jim Snell – (See Attachment A).
SO-MA Pat Walter – (See Attachment A). We had a discussion on the backorder status of the PV display racks.
SO-MS Leon Borden – Nothing to report.
SO-MT Jim Snell - (See Attachment A). Leon has given Jim the member orientation disk from Division 6. Jim will be contacting the FSO-MTs to view the content and develop a class. Leon would like a standardized training for all flotillas. This class would also build fellowship among the flotillas.
SO-NS John Boyne – (See Attachment A). John has received the PATON sheets.
SO-OP Jack Leth – (See Attachment A). Our planned Division OPTREX is not on the same day as the District OPEX. 11-01 facilities will not be available for Pyramid Lake April Fishing Derbies. There is only one facility for the March12-13 fishing derby. The Auxiliary will have a good presence at the Polar Bear Swim on March 5. We are still discussing 2-Boat opportunities with the Station. Uniform issues: Auxiliarists must wear regulation boots when on a Coast Guard vessel. Boots are not required on an Auxiliary vessel. You cannot wear gloves when line handling. When you wear an ODU uniform on a Coast Guard Station, on a CG vessel or at a CG event you must wear boots. Any meetings or classes the uniform of the day is Tropical Blues. In the case of 11-01 where we hold the meeting at a CG Station we will wear what the Station personnel wear, which is ODUs.
SO-PA Vacant - Bob Summers reported to Leon that he has contacted 17 media outlets. We have had no media response.
SO-PB Vic Beelik – (See Attachment A). Vic’s Direction Finder has been approved for distribution without the monthly approval of the DSO-PB. Vic has received 1000 copies of the On Board and Informed brouchures from NDOW.
SO-PE Vacant - Rick Thomas is teaching boating safety classes. FSO-PEs need to register their classes on the District website.
SO-PV Bill Stolz – (See Attachment A). Jack ordered 500 copies each of the 5 ACA brochures from Ed Lyngar NDOW. We will need some help from all the flotillas for distribution of the brochures.
SO-SR Dee Dee Kincade – (See Attachment A).
SO-VE Bill Stolz – (See Attachment A). Bill will let all VEs, including those that are in arrears, know about Flotilla scheduled VSC Days.
Old Business:
Change of Watch: Stu Harrington sent out information for 2 alternative venues for the COW; Casino Fandango and FIRKIN AND WOLF. The room needs to accommodate more than 50 people. Vic is going to revisit having the COW on the Dixie II. We should consider a luncheon instead of a dinner. We should settle on a venue by May.
District OPEX: The date is firm, July 16-17 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda. This is going to be an Operational Exercise, no QEs involved. Angelo is looking into funding members to tow facilities. This event will be a dress rehearsal for the America’s Cup activities. There will be other agencies involved in the event.
New Member Orientation: See SO-MT report.
Meeting Schedule: We are one of the only Divisions that meet monthly face to face. Several Divisions meet quarterly. Feedback from our members is that they would like to continue face to face meetings. Webinars may be a solution to bad weather in the winter.
Kayak VSC Decals: Leon has ordered from Mike Lauro DSO-VE 100 kayak VSC decals and has not received them.
New Business:
Uniforms: See SO-OP report.
Reno Boat Show: See 11-03 report. National Safe Boating Week: Leon would like all activities reported on the NSBW worksheet distributed to the FCs. Take pictures of all events.
Good of the Auxiliary: Mike Lawrence informed us that Jim Hartfiel is having heath issues and may be stepping back from his charter business. 11-03 is starting a Boswain Locker. Contact Keith White for items.
Notices: Our next Division 11 Meeting will be held March 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 2025 hours.
Respectively submitted: Approved by:
Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR Leon Borden DCDR
Attachment A
Division Board and Staff Reports
Sierra Division 11
February 28, 2011
Elected Officer’s Reports:
Leon Borden DCDR
DETAILS
The District phone meeting was on February 16. The items covered at the meeting were:
1. America’s Cup: Not much discussion.
2. OPEX: The date is July 16 & 17 at Coast Guard Island. DCO Perata is looking to get funding for towing for Division 11 facilities, but this is not firm.
3. DTRAIN: Rooms are filling up fast, as of February 16, 93 of the 99 rooms have been reserved. Looks like there is going to be a good turnout.
4. Uniforms: Working Blue uniforms are not approved after December 2012. There is no ending date for tucked ODU’s yet. There is a large surplus of tucked ODUs and District may try to procure them for discounted sale to our members. Tropical Blues are to be worn to meetings. When on Coast Guard facilities boots are to be worn with ODU’s. Approved shoes are alright for Auxiliary facilities.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONSBoat show
Cabala’s Safety Fair
Polar Bear swim
DIVISION GOALS
Member Training: Get a new member class scheduled.
GET THE PHIFFER AWARD BACK
We are having a COW this year
Get more students at ABC classes
David Young VDCDR
DETAILS
1. Unable to attended February District meeting as phone conference capacity was exceeded. Planning to attend the District meeting at D-Train.
2. Attended February 11-03 (Reno) and 11-05 (Carson City) flotilla business meetings.
3. Staff reports
a. Updated tracking documents for Division staff reports. February reporting is now updated in the tracking document.
b. Created February library for Division reports. Reports submitted have been placed in the February library.
c. Anyone having problems accessing the secured Google Docs folder can to contact me.
4. Unable to attended February Past Captains Fair as planned due to weather conditions. Planning to attend D-Train for workshops.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Plan to attend:
1. 11-04 flotilla business meeting on March 15.
2. 11-03 flotilla business meeting on March 16.
3. Cabella’s Safety Fair March 19 or 20.
4. D-Train on March 25.
VCDR GOALS
Promote common communication strategies among staff officers at Division and Flotilla levels.
Learn and promote consistent implementation of parliamentary procedures for meetings.
Represent Division by attending at least two business meetings of each flotilla.
Flotilla Commander Reports:
Tom Henderson 11-01
DETAILS
At our February meeting Coast Guard Auxiliary Liaison, BM2 James Macri informed us that Chief Helterbridle is looking to the Auxiliary to qualify both Watch Stander and Boat Crew for the 25’ RBS. We have members going through the PQS requirements to provide both for the Station. Chief Helterbridle also would like us to provide Auxiliary Comms for the event patrols we will be conducting this summer to ease radio traffic on there working frequency.
1. Operations: We provided a facility (Camie Marie) and crew for the Crosby Fishing Derby. We also provided Auxiliary Comms for the Fishing Derby. During the patrol 13-FEB-11 @ 1600, Mobil 20 (John Boyne) spotted a vessel DIW 6 miles off the west coast. Camie Marie (the last patrol vessel on the water) was sent to investigate and found the vessel was indeed DIW with a motor failure. The 3 POB indicated that they had fired off 2 flares but nobody had spotted them. Camie Marie took the vessel in tow to Pelican Launch Ramp.
2. We will have a facility (Camie Marie) back in the water at Lake Tahoe to help the Station with Two Boat Training in March.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
1. FSO-OP Jack Leth is working with NDOW to get the five new Paddle Sport Brochures printed.
2. Dee Dee Kincade and Jack Leth continue to work with Sue Rae Ireland at the Non-Motorized Working Group to provide a link to Paddle Safety info on our Division Website.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
March 5 – Tahoe City Snow Fest Parade / Tailgate breakfast before Parade
March 5 – Polar Bear Swim at GarWoods / Carnelian Bay, California
March 13 – Arctic Paddle SUP Race / Kings Beach, California
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 Feb. 16th 2011 at the round table pizza. A quorum was present despite the inclement weather. Discussed was an update on the boat show, Kids Free Fishing Day at the Sparks Marina, Memorial Day VE/PATROL event and additional patrols for new derbies added to calendar.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
Patty Polish of the Lyon County SAR has graciously offered to feed the participants at the Memorial Day event. The camping will be at the day use area next to the Silver Springs boat ramp and free for the AUX.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
Ken Embree, KOH/KBUL Fishing derby at Pyramid Lake. March 12 and 13
Polar bear Swim Garwood’s Mar.5
Cabellas Safety Fair, Mogul Mar. 5-6
Memorial Day weekend VE and Patrols Lahotan
Stuart Harrington 11-04
DETAILS
1. Bruce Cole was reappointed as a CG Aids Verifier.
2. An AUXCOM seminar will be held for members of the flotilla. The first class will be on March 3 at Tahoe Keys Marina-Conference room.
3. The America's cup races were discussed and the heavy requirements that will be place on CG AUX resources were emphasized.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
AUXCOM class at Tahoe Keys Marina-Conference room, March 3, 1900.
FLOTILLA GOALS
The short term goals for flotilla 11-04 include:
1. Distribute materials for the AUXCOM class and prepare for the first class meeting on March 3.
2. Mort Meiers will finalize plans for ABC courses this summer
3. Prepare for Program Visitor activities. This will require bringing together materials that are held by Vic Beelik, Stu Harrington, and Jim Snell.
Ricky Thomas 11-05
No Report Submitted
Staff Reports:
John Boyne SO-CM
DETAILS
Provided Radio Guard for Crosby Lodge Fishing Derby February 12-Bill Leoppard, February-13 John Boyne and February 20-Jack Leth.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
February 12 Bill Leoppard was the ACU at Pyramid during the Fishing Derby. Station Lake Patrolled the Lake and used Bill as their Comms Unit, also Marine 10 from Washoe County Sheriff communicated with Bill. February 13 John Boyne was the ACU at Pyramid for the Derby and Marine 10 from Washoe County Sheriff communicated with him.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
March 12-13 Hook Line and Sinker Ken Embree Classic Fishing Derby at Pyramid Lake. April 9-10 and 16-17 Eagle Eye Charters and Sierra Sport and Marine Fishing Tournament at Pyramid Lake. ACU will be needed if Auxiliary Facilities are going on Patrol. Hours will depend on AUX FAC Patrol times.
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
DETAILS
1. We currently have moderated e mail lists for the Division . There have been some complaints about length of time before e mails are approved. I generally check at least 2 times per day, usually more. Discussion should be held at the meeting to decide if changes should be made.
2. District Store in the works. It will soon be open and ready to take orders.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None
STAFF OFFICER CS GOALS
1. Work on Kayak safety pages and update site after District store completed.
Steve Perez SO-HR
DETAILS
1. Have a number of FSO-HR's now sending me updates on what is happening in their flotilla's.
2. I am trying to balance the SO-HR and DDA positions. I expect after D-Train, things will smooth out and blend much better.
3. I will have an extensive report for March.
4. We will be out of state for the next week. I will not be at the next Division meeting.
Jim Snell SO-IS
DETAILS
11-05: Bob Summers has completed “C” School at Alameda from 2/10/11 thru 2/13/11 and is now inputting into AUXDATA.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None at this time
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None at this time
STAFF OFFICER IS GOALS
1. Get the FSO-IS members inputting data into AUXDATA in a timely manner
2. Help out the FSO-IS members with any problems/questions they might have
3. 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.
Pat Walter SO-MA
DETAILS
1. Contacted the FSO-MA’s to try and get a division wide material inventory (manuals, pamphlets, etc). The purpose was to see who has what. This way, if a flotilla needed something that was unavailable at the ANSC or wouldn’t get it in time, another flotilla could give it to them. This fizzled and will not happen.
2. Jack Leth emailed me about a change in the government stamps that came from the national website. “The government postage stamps that Auxiliarists are accustomed to seeing will be slowly phased out and replaced by regular U. S. postage stamps. ANSC has begun the transition and will be supplying a mixture of types with various denominations until the existing government stamp inventory is depleted. Auxiliarists are requested to use government postage stamps on hand or received from ANSC first before using the regular stamps. As a reminder to all Auxiliarists, they are accountable for the proper use of the stamps as defined in the Auxiliary Manual. Stamps may be ordered from ANSC using the appropriate order form.” I emailed this to the FSO-MA’s. Thanks Jack!
Jim Snell SO-MT
DETAILS
Flotilla 01 Some members of 11-01 were able to get to the PCA Fair. Others not so lucky due to weather. I was unable to attend due to weather and I am making arrangements with Jim Duncan to become an Aids Verifier on my own. Jerry Gilmore, Wes Craig and Kenna Craig all attended the Flotilla Commanders Leadership class. All three found the class to be interesting and well taught. And of course Angelo Perata was present at the PCA Fair. I understand from Angelo that over 250 members from the District attended the event.
Wes and Kenna Craig are working toward their AUXOP, as am I. I am concentrating on completing the AUXOP classes so we can get a AUXOP member training program going in our flotilla. I am currently taking the AUXNAV-B class being offered by the Reno flotilla.
The Station is very interested in obtaining Watch Standers and Boat Crew. We have the Watch Standers lined up and they are supposed to be individually making appointments at the Station to get their PQS signed off. This has slowed down and I need to kick start the program again. Leon Borden has been added to the list of interested Watch Standers. We now have 3 candidates for CG Boat Crew. The physical requirements and the need to invest 40 hours of on the water per 6 months requirement precluded some members from entering the program. FC 11-01 Tom Henderson is in charge of this program. The PQS was sent to us by BM2 Macri. Candidates are to make appointments with BM2 Macri to conduct the physical requirements before the other PQS tasks. Most of the PQS tasks are similar to our boat crew program. CPR/AED is required.
We have started adding a member training segment to our flotilla meetings. Last month I spoke on the Reciprocity of Boating Education requirements between states, specifically Nevada and California. For further information on this subject check out the Feb./Mar. issue of BoatUS Magazine.
Dee Dee Kincade
FSO-MT 11-01
Flotilla 03 No Report Provided [No FSO-MT]
Flotilla 04 Flotilla 11-04 is planning a seminar to cover the content in the new AUXCOM course. Eleven members have indicated the intention to take this seminar. Due to the structure of the course, this is approximately the maximum number of persons who can be accommodated. Therefore, the flotilla chose to limit this class to our members. The exact time and place will be determined shortly.
Stu Harrington
FSO-MT 11-04
Flotilla 05 No Report provided [No FSO-MT]
STAFF OFFICER MT GOALS
1. Get the Flotilla MTs working on the training plans/requirements for each member.
2. Get a TCT eight hour course held here for our Division.
3. Coordinate the OPTREXs to be held on July 23rd and September 17th.
John Boyne SO-NS
DETAILS
1. I forwarded the DSO-NS February Report to the FSO-NS and all NS qualified members.
2. I forwarded the current List of Division Aid Verifiers to them. Two members were going to the February PCA Fair to become new Aid Verifiers, but the weather prevented them from attending. FSO-NS ask your Flotilla members if they would like to become Aid Verifiers. If we have several interested members a class might be able to be arranged for Division 11 members in our area. I have received the Paton Sheets from the DSO-NS James Duncan.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
None in February
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
There will be an NS Workshop at D-Train in March.
STAFF OFFICER NS GOALS
Division 11 needs more Aid Verifiers
Jack Leth SO-OP
DETAILS
Have begun issuing the special events spreadsheet; latest revision is 006. The Aux patrolled 3 (out of 4) days of the Crosby Fishing Derby at Pyramid Lake. Camie Marie towed in a disabled fishing boat.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
During the Crosby fishing derby we worked with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office SAR/SVU (Marine 10 & 20). Working with Incline Fire and Sierra Boat Company in preparation for the Polar Bear Swim. Placer County Sheriff (Marine 6) will probably also be involved.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
1. Have begun planning for the Polar Bear Swim at Gar Woods on 05MAR2011. Anticipate the event will be handled by 11-03’s Following Sea and three PWCs.
2. On 12 and 13MAR2011 there will be another fishing derby at Pyramid (Hook, Line & Sinker). Will probably only have one AUX asset for one day. Need an ACU for that day.
3. On 13MAR2011 Camie Marie (11-01) will patrol the Arctic Paddle SUP race off Kings Beach. No ACU required.
4. Camie Marie will be at Sierra Boat Company soon for two-boat with Stn Tahoe and preparation for their upcoming RFO (Ready for Operations) inspection (early April).
STAFF OFFICER 2011 GOALS
1. My guess is that we will not be able to match last year’s hours and missions. I also do not expect as much two boat training with the Station.
2. 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.
Vic Beelik – SO-PB
DETAILS
DSO-PB 11-04 Victor Beelik, Requested a waiver from the District Requirement that all publications have to be approved before publication. He is the editor of “DIRECTION FINDER” I agree with Mr. Beelik’s request. Mr. Beelik has published the widely distributed “DIRECTIN FINDER” for over 11 years (132+ issues not counting the additional “Special Issues”). Over all those years, he has not received one complaint! I believe that Mr. Beelik has proven that he has adhered to all the CGAUX publishing rules and knows what he is doing.
Bill Stolz SO-PV
DETAILS
1. This program is slow this time of the year. I am working with a member of 11-01 to become PV qualified. I have not heard from the FSO-PV’s about their activities.
2. The CGAUX National Supply Center is currently out of display racks
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
I had meeting with Ed Lyngar about literature available this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
None
STAFF OFFICER GOALS
1. To ensure that all dealers are being serviced regularly and in a timely manner.
2. Increase the number of Program Partners.
Dee Dee Kincade SO-SR
DETAILS
1. Populated the Division website calendar from the 11-01 Calendar distributed by FC Tom Henderson and the Operations Special Events spreadsheet distributed by SO-OP Jack Leth.
2. Flotilla 11-05 has a new FSO-SR, Janine Grover. Flotilla 11-05 is missing its January minutes.
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
I sent the application for the Robert Phifer Award to LTjg Rachel Wellman on February 18. I have attached a copy of the application. Chief Grimm with the help of our Auxiliary Liaison BM2 James Macri submitted the
application from Station Lake Tahoe. Now it’s in Sector’s hands. We will not know the results until a week before DTrain.
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).
Bill Stolz SO-VE
DETAILS
I have sent out the following message to our FSO-VE’s and Ricky Thomas. 11-05 doesn’t currently have a FSO-VE.
Hello Keith, Vic and Ricky, We have been losing more and more vessel examiners in past years. As one of our most important programs to promote boating safety we need to not only retain our current examiners but encourage our members to get involved in the program. One of the reasons that we have lost examiners is because some individuals don't feel comfortable going out on their own and feel more comfortable in a team situation. In an effort to solve this problem I am asking each flotilla to sponsor a VE day and invite the whole division to participate. I hope you will support this concept and let me know when you will be holding this event so it can be placed on our division calendar. If any of you have any other ideas to promote this program, please share them. Also, please encourage your examiners to submit their 7038's to their FSO-IS in a timely manner. Thank you, Bill
AGENCY INTERACTIONS
Had a planning meeting with Ed Lyngar
UPCOMING EVENTS, DATES AND LOCATIONS
To be determined
STAFF OFFICER VE GOALS
To promote an active vessel exam program