SAILBOAT BAY NEWSLETTER 04 11 2012 (PDF)

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
SAILBOAT BAY FLOTILLA
32 SPECIAL

Special Interests
 From the Helm
 Public Education
 Operations
 Vessell Safety Checks
 Program Visitors
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Operational Support
Member Training
Public Affairs
Qualifications & SC

KARL ANDREWS FSO-/PB/CS
DISTRICT 8 FLOTILLA 32
SAILBOAT BAY, ALABAMA
04/12/2012
DUKE DUPUY-FC
GENE MCKENZIE-VFC

FROM THE HELM

Flotilla meeting at Ryan’s Restaurant in Foley on April 11, 2012 at 1130.
Please try to be there. We have important events to discuss.
PE-WATER SAFETY CLASSES AT ROBERTSDALE COLISEUM-MARCH 22

On a cloudy day at the Robertsdale Coliseum Flotilla 32
FSO(s) Carol Hanson, Wayne
Kindred and Jack Godwin and
Flotilla 39 FSO Larry Jensen
gave excellent water safety
instructions to students repreInside this issue:

Wayne Kindred observing Jack instructing the class.

Jack Godwin explaining the
rules of water safety.
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Wayne showing the types
of PFD’s..

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senting several schools of Baldwin
County. Approximately 400 students in
groups of about 25—30 in each group participated in what could be an annual event here in Baldwin County. The interaction between the students
and instructors was quite enthusiastic reflecting a high interest in water
safety. Sorry-no photos of Carol Hanson and Larry Jensen-my fault.

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PE-ABS CLASS ON 31 MARCH 2012 ATTENDED BY 11—ALL PASSED

Eleven eager students attended the ABS Class on
the 31st of March at Homestead Village. Bob Burton, Wayne Kindred, Carol Hanson, and Marine
Police representative gave excellent instruction this
class. Lunch was provided by the Homestead Catering Service which in my opinion the best lunch
to-date provided at an ABS Event. The class was
successful with 100 percent of the class passing the
exam.

Carol Hanson

Tom Lantz

Marine Police Officer MarkPardue

Marine Police Officer Mark Pardue

Tom Lantz
Bob Shepherd

Bob Burton

Wayne Kindred

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DIVISION 3 AWARDS BANQUET

A gathering of USCG AUXILIARY, DISTRICT 8 (CR), DIVISION 3, AMERICA’S
VOLUNTEER LIFESAVERS and Friends
met at Pelican’s Landing at Moss Point,
Mississippi for the Annual Awards Banquet. Approximately 40 some Auxiliarist

and friends were catered a very nice meal consisting of salad, rice, mash potatoes, shrimp,
sliced broiled pork roast, baked chicken, rolls,
and raisin bread pudding. Flotilla 38 hosted the
event. Division Commander, Jim Patterson
presided over the Awards presentation with the
assistant of the Division Vice Commander, Jeff
Davis. Several photos were taken during the
event by Karl Andrews. Flotilla 32 was named
the Flotilla of the year with a perfect Silver Oar

for completing all tasks for the year of
2011. All of the photos here are of the
members of Flotilla 32 in various poses
during the banquet. More photos of the
Awards Banquet can be seen in the next
Division 3, On Deck publication.

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DIVISION 3 AWARDS BANQUET...Continued

Flotilla 32 members served themselves from serving table and went back to the table to enjoy the fellowship
and the food. The photos below were taken prior to the Speaker segment of the banquet.

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DIVISION 3 AWARDS BANQUET...Continued

The Speaker segment of the banquet featured guest
speaker, former Division 3 Commander, and currently a member of Flotilla 39, Delmas Whatley
told some very interesting and entertaining stories
of the past.

The second speaker, Commander Jim Stewart,
Mobile Sector Prevention, gave an excellent
presentation of the team he heads up at Sector
Mobile and the coordination of his group with
the Auxiliary in meeting their goals.

BM1 Tim Rossingnol, representing the Dauphin Island Station gave us all an insight of
what is going on at Dauphin Island relating
to the Auxiliary assistance to the Coast
Guard in various mission.

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DIVISION 3 AWARDS BANQUET...Continued

Our flotilla did quite well in the Awards
segment of the banquet. The Flotilla of
the Year, Member Training, Vessel
Checks, Member Resources, and Marine
Dealer Visits were all earned by the very
best Coast Guard Auxiliary members-of
Flotilla 32 under the guidance of FC Asa
McKenzie.

Also, among individual awards, Bob
Burton was awarded the Instructor of
the year (180 hours); and, the Most
Improved Auxiliarist for Flotilla 32
(for performance above and beyond).

All the members of Flotilla 32 were asked
to stand for recognition of attending the
Awards Banquet. We should be proud of
ourselves.

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CS-CHANGE IN WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Darren Waite will be developing and maintaining the Flotilla 32 Website this year. Website is completely
new in the new Coast Guard Auxiliary WOW II format.
VE-Alabama Coastal Fishing Association Vessel Exams at the American Legion in Mobile
Bob Burton and Jack Godwin spent 4 hours doing Vessel Safety Checks at the American Legion in Mobile for
a local fishing club on Saturday, April 7. Bob said, “they inspected 11 boats; the group was really pleased that
we came to their weigh in and was very interested in hearing about boating safety. They provide us lunch and
welcomed us back to their fishing tournaments.” No photos of the event.
HR-Flotilla Recruiting News
Jack Godwin reports there is a guy that wants to transfer to our Flotilla-Thomas Trathen from Indiana.