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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 12-8, 7TH DISTRICT

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1900 July 9 2003
FLOTILLA COMMANDER BRETT GROOMS John Adams wrote that the Fourth of July "...ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..." What a great way to celebrate how the Auxiliary supports the Coast Guard and Boating Public. This is a good month to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the Staff officers and members of our Flotilla. Thank you!!! Well we are half way through the year time to get your annual currency done, if you havent done so already (Shorts are a lot more comfortable than Mustang suits). Two additional facilities have been approved, Tom Beauchemin and Bobby Bakers boats. Contact Allen James, FSO-OP if you want to schedule a patrol or just get some On-Water time. Several fun activities are being planned for everyone in the next couple of months. Thanks to Jane Orenstein we have the opportunity to get a special tour of the Spirit of South Carolina Date will be announced at the Flotilla meeting. Its not too early to be thinking about elections/staff positions for next year. If you are interested in a position, let either Tom Schmidt VFC or myself know. Elections for Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander will be held during the October 8th meeting. Specific requirements for FC and VFC will be printed in an up coming Scuttlebutt. Operations are proceeding as scheduled. We have met all patrol requirements and successfully completed two special request missions for Group Charleston during the first half of the year. Training for coxswain started, with three candidates. Crew training has eight potential candidates and will begin shortly -- as soon as new members receive their membership number and get their uniforms. Training for both qualifications will continue during July, August and into September. Since most of our new crew trainees are working, we will schedule training on weekends. I ask all OPFACS owners to assist on weekends. With this number of trainees we can use three boats. I will contact the OPFACS owners to schedule training As there are lower threat levels, the Cooper River above the Don Holt Bridge and beyond is not closed as often. All boats should check with Group to find out if there is a security zone in force. Allen James FSO-OP

OPERATIONS

Member Training

Robert Lovinger, FSO-MT

The instruction in ACN has been completed with an interesting and sobering look at the "tragedy at Honda" in the early 1920's. Nine destroyers, steaming at high speed off the California coast in dense fog, relied on dead reckoning and ignored contradictory information from the new and not yet accepted Radio Direction Finders. All nine went ashore and were destroyed with a significant loss of life, naval ships, and the destruction of careers. The class is now studying for their final exams and looking forward to the end of their slavery to their textbooks and homework. Your Member

Training Officer will have no report for next month since I will be out of town for most of that time, although not on my boat for much of that time, sadly

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test your nearly acquired sailing knowledge and allow you to earn a certificate. Cost for the combined Lets Go Sailing and Boating Safely programs is $40.00 per person. Nov. 8 & 15

July 2003

Public Education
Richard Daniel, FSO-PE

We have seen a fairly intense period of active boating courses. The Boating Safely Course, the Boating Skills and Seamanship Course and the ACN Course moved full steam ahead. The BSC was completed; the BS&S has only three Monday nights left and the ACN course just wrapped up the course with the final exam Monday night 30 June. Thans tok everyone, both instructors and students, for making this a rewarding Boating Education Program. We congratulate all the students that completed the courses. Anyone that did not pass was given a chance for a retake. The AUXNAV side of the exam will be coming up soon. John Sikes and Bob Mathewes are making plans to help the Membership folks bone up on the details in preparation for this exam. Simply put, very well done by all! We will take August off and start back in September 8th with another BS&S Course; this course will be the 8chapter version. We have already signed up 21 interested students for this course. Please let folks know this is coming up Thanks again for everyone doing a wonderful job,

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM

This is an intermediate level program designed to give you detailed knowledge about boating the safe way. The BS&S expands the areas covered in the Boating Safely Program by giving you extensive information to expand your basic knowledge. The topics will give an in-depth view of Which Boat is For You, Equipment for Your Boat, Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat, Your Highway Signs, The Rules you must Follow, Piloting Your Boat, Powering Your Boat, Weather and Boating, Your Boats Radio, and Inland Boating. An exam will be given at the end to test your nearly acquired advanced knowledge and allow you to earn a certificate. Cost for this program is $40.00 per person. May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1

ADVANCED COASTAL NAVIGATION

This is an advanced program that is designed to build on your already acquired boating knowledge requiring Boating Skills and Seamanship to be successfully

BOATING SAFELY PROGRAM

The BSC is a basic-level boating program that will give you a fundamental knowledge about how to boat the safe way. The class is held on two consecutive Saturdays from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM each day. The topics will give a broad overview of Introduction to Boating, Boating Laws, Personal Safety Equipment, Safe Boat Handling, Navigation, Boating Problems, Trailering, Storing and Protecting your Boat, Hunting and Fishing, Water-Skiing, and River Boating. An exam will be given at the end to test your newly acquired knowledge and allow you to earn a certificate. Cost for this program is $30.00 per person. July 19& 26 Nov. 8 & 15

completed as a prerequisite. This program is ideal

for the student that wants to enter into the exciting area of Navigation. The topics will be covered in detail will include: Introduction to Coastal Navigation, The Marine Compass, The Nautical Chart, The Navigator stools & Instruments, Dead Reckoning, Piloting, Current Sailing, Tides and Tidal Currents, Radio Navigation, Navigation Publications, Fuel and Voyage Planning, Compressive Exams involving Chart Work. Cost for this program is $75.00.

LETS GO SAILING
This is a basic-level sailing program offered in conjunction with the Boating Safely (BSC) program described above. This program offers fundamental sailing knowledge and, when combined with the BSC program, provides a complete overview of how to safely pilot a sailboat. This program will be offered on the same days as the BSC the BSC will be conducted in the morning, and Lets Go Sailing will be conducted in the afternoon. An exam will be given at the end to

May 5, 12, 19,26 June 2, 9, 16, 23,30 July 7, 14, 21

Career Counselor
Brent Hepburn There are many avenues open to the young Americans who wants to gain a commission as a Coast Guard officer. In addition to the Academy at New London, CT, there are CG programs in civilian colleges similar

to ROTC, and there is also OCS, or Officers' Candidate School, now held at the Academy. A new officer can expect to spend time at sea immediately after commissioning, and will probably be chosen for graduate school, at CG expense!, during his/her initial commitment of 5 years. I think that most of us would agree that there are few options open to one in life as fulfilling as serving our country as a Coast Guard officer. The pay might lag somewhat behind the guys in suspenders on Wall Street, but they will have the honor and satisfaction of serving their fellow citizens. Do you know of a good and interested potential candidate? I want to know about him/her.

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Commander, in 21 novels O'Brien chronicles the adventures of Jack Aubrey who rises from Commander to flag rank. The novels are not at all pale rip-offs of the Hornblower series, but even though they are set at about the same time, O'Brien seems to have derived his stories from the reports of actual naval officers that lend his stories an unmistakable ring of authenticity. Happy reading.

July 2003

Frank Leister, FSO-PB Looking over the results of the 2002 Member Survey published in the spring Navigator gives one some insight on who we are and what we are thinking. It also permits us to, informally, compare our selves to the national numbers. It is informal, as we do not have flotilla numbers to compare against. Still, it makes for some interesting observations. Our average age is 58 and the average years service is 8. Both numbers are decreasing as we have had a large influx of new members, over 2000. Of intense interest to those of us in the communications business is that nationally 96.7% of us have access to the Internet. Of the 78 members listing in the new 12-8 roster FC Grooms recently published, 63 show an e-mail address. That is 84%. Not bad. What causes frowns nationally is that overall satisfaction with communications continues to erode. They said, It is disappointing to note that there is a deceased trend in communications-related satisfaction in all communications-related issues except information provided from the national level via electronic communications. Even that is below the 75% satisfied level, which is considered OK. Of particular concern to me is the not so slow down ward trend in the satisfaction with the newsletters. In 1998 the respondents were 73.9% satisfied and last year but 63.8% so. Later in the analysis they make the point that good communications is not just pressing the send button or forwarding someone elses e-mail. No suggestions were offered to turn this situation around and that is as it should be. It is my job to figure out how to make the newsletter more useful but to do so I need you, the reader, to tell me what is lacking. What do you expect from a newsletter? What do you look for first when you open it? What articles do you skip over and what disappoints you when it is not there? Is it easy to read, too long or is the format causing eye strain and boredom? You can see that any number of items can decrease or increase the Scuttlebutts effectiveness from content to production. Please let me know what you think would make a better Scuttlebutt. For the 63 members that are wired send me an e-mail at FCL@lwinslow.com. For the 12 who are not or for the 63 who want to cover it voice to voice, call me at 828-733-4620. I look forward to hearing from you.

Publications

Boating Club Yard Sale "-Old SaltTURNING OVER A NEW LEAF BOOKS FOR THE SUMMER
From time to time The Old Salt has referred to various types of printed matter, mainly catalogs and perhaps books on repairs, but this month The Old Salt will recognize that boaters do not live by catalogs alone; some of us like to read. I was first introduced to sailing fiction through the work of C. S. Forester in his Horatio Hornblower series. Although not a sailor or boater at the time, and not understanding much of the technical jargon the novels were laced with, there was no mistaking the character of the protagonist. Mainly alone in the world and without the political clout to help his career, Hornblower struggles to deal with his own insecurities and to rise in his profession, one heavily influenced by political considerations. The British navy used examinations as the transition from being a Midshipman to being eligible for a Lieutenant's commission at a time when commissions in the British army were still being sold. Nevertheless, promotion and assignments were often very dependent on political "pull". If you liked the Hornblower series, I want to bring to your attention The Hornblower Companion by C. S. Forester. Containing drawings and maps, it provides interesting notes on each of the Forester novels about Horn blower and is written in an engaging, droll style. It is published by the Naval Institute Press in Annapolis and is available in paperback. For truly devoted Hornblower fans, The Old Salt is delighted to recommend The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower by C. Northcote Parkinson, published in Great Britain by Sutton Publishing. Written as if Hornblower was a real person, it is a "biography" with many details added to the "life of Hornblower" not in Forester's books. I found it delightful and charming to read, truly inventive, and worthy of the man who brought us "Parkinson's Law". There have been other series in the style of the Hornblower series and none felt as real or engaging until I stumbled on the Aubrey-Maturin series, written by Jack O'Brien. Beginning with Master and

In the absence of any response, I will continue to fiddle with all aspects of the Scuttlebutt hoping to stumble on to something that will make it more useful.

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Vessel Examination
Tom Beauchemin FSO-VE Well we have been called to do our job. There was a misprint in the Scuttlebutt. The blitz at Cooper River Marina is July 19th from 0800 to 1200. If you can do a 2-hour tour of duty on this date or more please contact me ASAP.

is critical that photographs be reviewed and approved by the PA team prior to publishing and that uniforms be inspected to assure that they are in good order and being worn correctly prior to being seen by the public. Take a look around at your next Flotilla meeting, how many variations of our uniform are being worn? How do we look to the meetings guests or representative from the Station? Blue trousers are blue trousers but the manual doesnt allow pleats or the wrong shade of blue. Rededicate yourself, your Division and your Flotilla to projecting the correct image. Wear the uniform proudly and correctly, look professional be professional.

July 2003

John Sikes reports:

NEWS FROM AROUND THE COMPASS

This coming Monday, June 23rd, is the 64th birthday of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Auxiliary was originally called the "Reserve" when it was formed in 1939. Coast Guard Day, the Coast Guard's 213th birthday, is Monday, August 4th. Century of Flight Monument Kitty Hawk, NC A group of USCG retires is ensuring the Coast Guard is recognized for its part in the historic first flight of the Wright Brothers Dec. 17, 1903. Personnel at Kill Devil Hills Life-Saving Station had befriended the Wright Brothers and assisted them that historic day. The Wright Brothers sent the "we are successful" telegram from the station. The Monument to a Century of Flight will be located on the Outer Banks and dedicated later this year. This in from the Washington Wave, a newsletter that tracks legislation and regulatory edits dealing with the sea:

VFC Tom Schmidt asked this be given the widest distribution A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
We have all heard the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. This couldnt be truer when a picture of a Coast Guard Auxiliarists appears In any media or Auxiliarists appears in person in an inappropriate uniform or without the proper equipment. What does this have to do with Public Affairs and Marketing? Everything! The first impression is usually the best impression and the most memorable impression of a person or organization. What are we telling the public if three Auxiliarists are working a booth and the uniform of the day is tropical blue long and one person in addition to shoulder boards is wearing collar insignia? How does it look if one person is wearing a crew neck T-shirts and everyone else is in the proper V-neck shirt? Or even worse, Auxiliarists on a boat are not wearing life jackets, how do we convince the public to wear the life jacket if we dont? You might think that some of the above is insignificant but when it comes to projecting the correct image of a professional organization that is a major component of the Coast Guard Forces it becomes very significant The Auxiliary Manual and Auxiliary web sites instruct us in how to wear our various uniforms from the hats Twe wear to the correct footwear and everything in between. The District PA team is very concerned with the image that is being projected by some members. It

Weather Charts by E-Mail

For those who want the latest up to date weather check on getting your charts by e-mail. Go to the following URL for a detailed explantion on how to do it:

http://www.sailnet.com/collections/articles/index.cf m?articleid=caseyd0069
This is courtesy of Sailnet a boat supply company that recently relocated to the Charleston area.

FC Brett Grooms brings this to our attention.

Brett J. Grooms, FC ADSO-CS Coast Guard Auxiliary Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 10:56 AM

Subject: FW: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL SEAL, R 191924Z JUN 03 COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CV// Subject: FW: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL SEAL, R 191924Z JUN 03 COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CV// R 191924Z JUN 03 ZUI ASN-A00170000165 ZYB FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CV// TO ALCOAST BT UNCLAS //N05700// ALCOAST 296/03 COMDTNOTE 5700 SUBJ: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL SEAL

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MOUNTAINS BEHIND A GREEN PLAIN UNDERNEATH A LIGHT BLUE SKY. THE RIGHT SHIELD ELEMENT CONTAINS FOUR WAVE SHAPES REPRESENTING THE OCEANS ALTERNATING LIGHT AND DARK BLUE SEPARATED BY WHITE LINES. 3. AS A DHS AGENCY, THE COAST GUARD WILL PROUDLY DISPLAY THIS SYMBOL. OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL GUIDANCE CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF THE DHS SEAL ON SIGNAGE, CORRESPONDENCE, WEB APPLICATIONS, ETC., IS FORTHCOMING. UNTIL SUCH TIME, UNITS SHOULD REMOVE ALL PREVIOUS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REFERENCES FROM EXTERIOR SIGNAGE WHEN THEY CAN DO SO WITHOUT CAUSING UNSIGHTLY DAMAGE. 4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING ORDERING SOURCES FOR THE NEW SEAL DECALS, AS WELL AS DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. IN THE MEANTIME THE DHS SEAL CAN BE VIEWED AT HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/NEWS/CGNEWS.SHTM. 5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED. 6. VICE ADMIRAL T. J. BARRETT, VICE COMMANDANT,

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1. TODAY, SECRETARY TOM RIDGE UNVEILED THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. THIS IS AN HISTORIC OCCASION AND FORMALLY PROVIDES A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS). 2. THE SEAL WAS DESIGNED TO BE SYMBOLIC OF THE NEW DEPARTMENTS MISSION: TO PREVENT TERRORIST ATTACKS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES REDUCE AMERICANS VULNERABILITY TO TERRORISM AND MINIMIZE THE DAMAGE AND RECOVER FROM THE ATTACKS THAT DO OCCUR. IN THE CENTER OF THE SEAL, A GRAPHICALLY STYLED WHITE AMERICAN EAGLE APPEARS IN A CIRCULAR BLUE FIELD. THE EAGLES OUTSTRETCHED WINGS BREAK THROUGH AN INNER RED RING INTO AN OUTER WHITE RING THAT CONTAINS THE WORDS "U.S. DEPARTMENT OF" IN THE TOP HALF AND "HOMELAND SECURITY" IN THE BOTTOM HALF IN A CIRCULAR PLACEMENT. THE EAGLES WINGS BREAK THROUGH THE INNER CIRCLE INTO THE OUTER RING TO SUGGEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WILL BREAK THROUGH TRADITIONAL BUREAUCRACY AND PERFORM GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS DIFFERENTLY. IN THE TRADITION OF THE GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES, THE EAGLES LEFT CLAW HOLDS AN OLIVE BRANCH WITH 13 LEAVES AND 13 SEEDS WHILE THE RIGHT CLAW GRASPS 13 ARROWS. CENTERED ON THE EAGLES BREAST IS A SHIELD DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS CONTAINING ELEMENTS THAT REPRESENT THE AMERICAN HOMELAND - AIR, LAND, AND SEA. THE TOP ELEMENT, A DARK BLUE SKY, CONTAINS 22 STARS REPRESENTING THE ORIGINAL 22 ENTITIES THAT HAVE COME TOGETHER TO FORM THE DEPARTMENT. THE LEFT SHIELD ELEMENT CONTAINS WHITE

SENDS.

The following is from the Chief Directors Web Site.

To: ALAUX Frm: Chief Director of the Auxiliary Subj: SIXTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY, INTERIM POLICY FOR TCT - CHDIRAUX-L 011/03 1. Below, find the new postings to the Chief Director's Web Site Items of Interest. A. COMLANTAREA N16790 SIXTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CG AUXILIARY On 23 June 2003, the Coast Guard Auxiliary completes 64 years of dedicated service, a very remarkable milestone. Since before World War II, our Auxiliary of steadfast volunteers have contributed their time, efforts and resources every day to the Coast Guard and to the safety of the American boating public. http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/ misc/comlantareaN16790.html B. GWKN01541

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INTERIM POLICY FOR TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING (TCT) FOR USCG AUXILIARISTS

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Purpose. This message supplements information contained in refs A and B and is effective immediately. As discussed below, this message (1) brings closure to the "Risk Management in the USCG Auxiliary" training course (RM course) and (2) grants a oneyear blanket waiver of TCT requirements for all Auxiliary members to expire no later than 31 May 2004. http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/ misc/gwkn01541.html 2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals,etc. All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and information. 3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized. 4. G-OCX eTeam, SENDS

subsequently passed on to Commerce Committee staff for consideration in drafting the legislation and continues to meet with members of Congress and their staff to garner broad support for the legislation.

FC Brett Grooms supplied the following: A special thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!
Are you looking for a great source for recreational boating equipment for your members? In appreciation of the public service provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary we are pleased to offer our Frequent Customer program to all of the members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Frequent Customers qualify for special pricing on a significant portion of our extensive assortment of quality, name brand products, as well as invitations to special events, sales, and seminars. We have established a Frequent Customer account for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Your members need only show their USCG Auxiliary Identification when visiting our store or mention they are members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary when shopping by phone. Fawcett is one of the premier suppliers of sailboat equipment in the industry. With a solid 55-year history of serving all levels of the boating community, you know we're here for the long run. Located at City Dock in downtown Annapolis, the sailing capital of the world, we attract the most experienced and highest caliber staff. In a world where bigger is often mistaken for better, Fawcett is unique in our ability to deliver quality, personal service while maintaining competitive prices. The goal at Fawcett is to deliver the best selection of quality marine products, the highest level of service and the most knowledgeable staff in the industry. And we deliver! Fawcett offers one of the broadest in-stock assortments of products, especially in sailing hardware, electrical, plumbing, and safety gear. What's more, if we don't stock it, well get it for you quickly, and always at great prices. You do not need to do anything but notify your members to start saving now. Please let all of your members know of this great program to help them save money on all of their boating equipment. Flotillas located in the Annapolis area are welcome to use our dock at City Dock in Annapolis for your inspections, special events, or when shopping in our store. Naturally prior arrangements are necessary. If you would like a catalog please call (410) 267-8681 or reply to this email with your mailing address. Jeff Young Fawcett Boat Supplies Sales Manager TEL (410) 267-8681 FAX (410) 267-7547 fawcboat@bellatlantic.net

Here is a power point presentation on:

INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR THE MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM This power point presentation announces a number of new positions Auxiliarists can hold to serve the Coast Guard and Country. Just click on the above underlined title to get the presentation.

The following is from a marine industry newsletter, The Washington Wave Wallop-Breaux Reauthorization Passes out of Senate Commerce Committee
On June 26, 2003, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, under the leadership of Chairman John McCain (R-AZ), approved legislation reauthorizing the recreational boating safety programs funded by the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, commonly known as Wallop-Breaux. The Senate Finance Committee must next approve the parts of the legislation under its jurisdiction, including fuel tax transfers and distribution of existing funds in the existing boat safety account. NMMA recently attended a meeting of the American League of Anglers and Boaters (ALAB) to finalize language

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Membership Meeting 1900 July 9 August 13 Boating Safety Program Nov.8 & 15 Lets Go Sailing BS&S Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 8 & 15

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end, after the Flotilla meeting digital pictures were taken for those who need them. He indicated all new IDs will come to Brett Grooms and he will exchange new IDs for the old IDs, which must be turned in to him. New Business: Tom Schmidt announced that on Saturday June 15th there will be a Military Retiree Appreciation and Information Fair at Charleston AFB at which Flotilla 12-8 would have an information table anyone wanting to volunteer to help should contact Dean Creed; Tom also summarized the Staff Officer reports in the interest of brevity as follows: From Pete Chylko - the next upcoming NMC is scheduled for June16, 23 and 30th at the USCG Base; From Dan Crowley - the upcoming ATON patrols are scheduled for June 16 (day) and June 28th(night); from Tom Schmidt and Hap James another polling of the membership regarding interest in Crew Member training a sign-up list was circulated; From Tom Beauchemin -a VSC blitz is scheduled for July 19th at Cooper River Marina and Flotilla 12-8 got an invitation by The Citadel to have the USCGAUX inspect their boats about 35 in all no date set yet; Tom recognized Richard Daniels for an outstanding job in running the Flotilla 12-8 Public Education Program. New members (Diane Schmidt & Jim Davis), prospective members took the test awaiting membership #s - (Jack White, Lester Eckert & Gil Bradham) and guest (Tim Harrelson) were introduced by Pete Chylko. A motion for adjournment was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 2030 hours.

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Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27

Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec ACN July 7, 14, 21

Minutes From the General Meeting of Charleston Flotilla 12-8 June 11, 2003 (Dinner Meeting held at the Sun Spot on Folly Road) 1.) The dinner meeting was called to order by Tom Schmidt, VFC at 1905 hours and commenced with an invocation by Jane Orenstein. During dessert a presentation was given by Lou Mintz on the Lessons Learned from a SAR event that took place about ten years ago just off the beach at Sullivans Is. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Schmidt after dinner to officially commence the business part of the meeting. Jane Orenstein gave the Fellowship Committee report. Since several of the social events of the year were cancelled by weather and lack of interest, it was agreed that at the next meeting in July the members will again be polled as to interest in a raftup in July. Old Business: Tom Schmidt encouraged Members to complete their new ID information and get it into District. To that

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Scuttlebutt KEY SOURCES OF INFORMATION

July 2003

Following is a list of web sites of value to us all. Please keep abreast of news and directives by checking these sources on a regular basis.

USCG Aux What's New Page http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/memtable.shtml > USCG Aux On-line Testing Page http://cgexams.info/testing/ > USCG Aux AuxInfo http://www.auxinfo.uscg.gov/ > USCG Aux e-Train http://www.auxetrain.org/ > USCG Aux Forms & Manuals Page http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/tbforms.shtml > 7th District DirAux West http://www.dirauxwest.org/ > ChDirAux Items of Interest Page http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/ > DIRAUX District 7 Homepage http://www.d7oax3.net/ > DIRAUX District 7 Directives http://www.d7oax3.net/pol_dir.htm > USCG Aux D7 Member Page http://www.cgaux7.org/index_members.asp > Division 12 Website http://www.uscgaux.org/~07012/ > Flotilla Website http://www.uscgauxcharleston.org/
FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP OFFICERS
FLOTILLA COMMANDER Brett J. Grooms 553-2168 brettg101@comcast.net VICE COMMANDER T Tom Schmidt 886-0500 beach-cat@worldnet.att.net

STAFF OFFICERS
AIDS TO NAVIGATION 225-7053 Dan Cowley cowleyrd@knology.net COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Nelson Ohl 588-0298 nelsonohl@mindspring.com MARINE SAFETY LIAISON Shirley Wolf 971-1106 hgsawolf@charleston.net CAREER COUNSELOR W. Brent Hepburn 884-6625 bhepburn@worldnet.att.net COMMUNICATIONS Vincent Gennaro 810-3835 vgennaro@wpmedia.com

FINANCE Joey Bokern 884-8616 joeybokern@aol.com MARINE VISITOR Barbara J. Yeatman 795-4149 doberdoody@netzero.net

INFORMATION SYSTEMS Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.net MATERIALS Henry Wolf 971-1106 hgsawolf@charleston.nett

MEMBER TRAINING Robert Lovinger 762-6136 rlovinger@earthlink.net

OPERATIONS Allen James 559-9762 A509229455nj@aol.com

PERSONNEL SERVICES Peter Chylko 824-6913 pchylko@earthlink.net

PUBLIC AFFAIRS Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.net

PUBLIC EDUCATION Richard Daniel 556-8453 rbdaniel1829@aol.com

PUBLICATIONS Frank Leister 579-0103 fcl@winslow.com

SECRETARY/RECORDS Mike Ethridge 727-0307 methridge@carlockcopeland.com

VESSEL EXAMINATION Tom Beauchemin 873-0363 Two_short@charleston.net

Past Commander Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.com

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