The Pelorus

Fall 2013
Serving Division Twelve of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

In This Issue:
Highlights of the Lake Murray SUP Classic. The Great Portage Race. Working with Webinars. The government shutdown and what it means for the Auxiliary. Updates from area Flotillas and Auxiliary Aviation.

US COAST GUAR D AUXILIARY T h e P e l o r u s

Division Twelve ~ Seventh Coast Guard District Fall Edition, 2013

Cover Photo: Master Chief operated by COMO Jay Dahlgren, Flotilla 12-1, The Inland Sea Lake Marion, supported The Lake Murray SUP Classic along with local law enforcement on September 28, 2013. Photo provided by Barbara Burcheld.

FROM THE COMMANDER

Greetings to all. It is time for the fall division meeting already. It seems that we just held this meeting a very short time ago. But then from another point of view, it seems so long ago. Either way, it has been a privilege to serve as your Division Commander and I look forward to another year, provided I am elected again at the election meeting. Thank you for your contributions to the successes in 2013 and your dedication to all of our missions and cornerstones. Our Division was very busy again. Even though the overall Division Twelve Commander numbers are down from previous years, there have been numerous patrols, VE blitzes, PA events, and PE classes. Recently I had the privilege of participating in the Great Portage Race (GPR) held on 9/14, at Lake Murray. Three facilities (2 boats, and 1 PWC) participated in providing a safety buffer for the 8 teams (16 participants). Commodore Jay Dahlgren, Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara Burchfield, Ann Graham provided the facilities. Also, thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, Don Carty, and Bob Weskerna for serving as crew. Thanks to Barbara Burchfield and Sue Carty for serving onshore to assist the GPR race committee in person. It was a good day and all of sea cadets survived the course. Make sure to check out the links below for additional information. The State: Navy Sea Cadets Compete in Great Portage Race
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Al Crothers

T A B L E OF CONTENTS
In This Issue
The Division Commanders Report Report from the Vice-Commander Working with Webinars Page 2, 4-5 Page 8 Page 5 The Government Shutdown and what it means for the Auxiliary. The following is an excerpt from this section of the AUXMAN: These circumstances will normally impact the conduct of Auxiliary activities. In general, no Auxiliary activities are considered exempt. This is due not only to the lack of appropriations, but also consideration that during a funding hiatus, significantly greater risk is posed for the Coast Guard, Auxiliarists, and third parties in terms of liability if damage or injury were to occur as a result of the conduct of Auxiliary activities. It should, therefore, be expected that all Auxiliary activities will be directed to cease as part of the announcement of a funding hiatus, regardless of whether Coast Guard funds are normally applied for their performance or not. This would also include all activities for which assignment to duty stems from the performance of the duty itself without the issuance of written orders (e.g., performing vessel safety checks, teaching boating safety classes, conducting public outreach services, attending Auxiliary conferences, meetings, or training sessions). Auxiliary activity should only be expected to be performed if it is specifically ordered by a Coast Guard order issuing authority in direct support of an exempt mission as defined in the Coast Guard Financial Resources Management Manual, COMDTINST M7100.3 (series).

Lake Murray SUP Classic Page 13-14 Third Quarter Mission Hours Reports Page 29-30 Rev. Dr. Philip Poole, LL Citadel Detachment Report Page 7 Page 11

The Great Portage Race Page 9-10 Ann Graham earns PWO certification Page 17 State Liaison Report Staff Officer List & Contact Info
Flotilla Reports

Page 27-28 Page 31-32

The Inland Lakes Charleston & Edisto Beach East Cooper & Georgetown
Division Staff Officer Reports

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Auxiliary Aviation Communications Services Diversity & Inclusion Human Resources Information Systems Marine Safety Materials Member Training Navigational Services Operations Publications Public Education RBS Visitation Secretary Records Vessel Safety Examinations

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F R O M T H E COMMANDER ( CONTD .)
Another activity occurred on Sept 27th. It was the Lake Murray SUP Classic (Stand Up Paddle Board). These are 5 and 10K races out on the lake. The thought of paddling a board over those distances seems exhausting without even participating in it. The Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol units from SC DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriffs Departments in the race with 2 boats, one PWC, and a mobile communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and crew from two flotillas participated. The PWC operational facility was able to maneuver into areas restrictive to the larger boats, carrying boarders and their equipment to shore. Commodore Jay Dahlgren, Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara Burchfield, Ann Graham provided the facilities. Also, thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, and Ron Cunningham for serving as crew. Lake Murray SUP Classic Im sure there were other activities which were similar to this, but I do not have the details. Please send them along when you participate in these types of public events. We should all be proud when we provide assistance to the boating public. I know I am. I like to make sure we get recognized for it also. Thanks again to everyone for a job well done. BRAVO ZULU. Just a reminder that we are having the division elections for DCDR and VCDR at the Fall Division Meeting, currently scheduled for Saturday, 12 October at the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks public meeting room. But this may change based on the government shutdown directives we have been given. We have been told to stand down from all activities until the government shutdown can be resolved (for additional information, please see AUXMAN reference on page three). This will adversely affect the division meeting if it continues through October 12th as we will be required to cancel it. The Division elections will have to be held on an alternative date. Flotilla elections will also have to be held on alternative dates if the current situation continues. Please communicate with your local Flotilla Commanders to stay up to date on what we can or cannot do during this time period. One thing that we can continue with is personal There is additional information on this which can be found on page three. The candidates running are: DCDR: Al Crothers (DCDR 12) VCDR: John Murphy (VCDR 12) We hope to have representation from Sector Charleston and Station Charleston at our meeting if/ or when it occurs. We may even have representation from the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) attending the meeting to go over the noncompliant vessel pursuit course that will be available soon. Please try to attend to show them our support and hear about the new program. Auxiliary Activities during Government Shutdown

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F R O M T H E COMMANDER ( CONTD .)
member training (such as online courses like AUXLMS, Auxiliary Procedure Guide Course, Vessel Examiner, Marine Dealer Visitors, Instructor, etc.). No travel is allowed though. So, take advantage of this time to update your skills and fulfill requirements. I would also suggest that you use this time to double-check your paperwork to make sure youve submitted hours to your FSO-IS. Thanks for your support Al Crothers DCDR 12

Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12 October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available. Diversity & Inclusion
Al Crothers, SO-DV

Diversity is about our commitment to embrace men and women of all racial, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as full, equal, and vital members of our organization. Diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. It is about understanding the individual differences among our members that arise from a broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and recognizing the value of using those different perspectives and ideas to enhance the quality and outcomes of our mission. Our diversity is shaped by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language,
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religious beliefs, life stages, education, career sexual orientation, personality and marital status. Additionally, diversity means accepting, welcoming and valuing the differences inherent in every individual and recognizing the contribution that a diverse membership can make to our organizational effectiveness and operational performance. Elected leaders and staff officers must implement strategies specific to the needs of their local units. Plans must be consistent with the requirements set forth in the NACO's Strategic Plan and Diversity Statement. Remember that our Diversity leadership team stands ready to provide any assistance requested in support of your local program. Also, please congratulate Flotilla 12-6 for earning the NACO Three Star Award for Diversity Excellence. They are one of the few from the entire district to do so in this inaugural year of the program. I look forward to seeing additional Flotillas earning the award in the future.

W OR KI NG W I T H W EB I NAR S
Article by Barbara Burcheld Branch Chief, Recreational Boating Safety Outreach

The 2013 National Convention Training (NACON) took place in San Diego, California this year August 21-25. While sitting in the comfort of our own home, we were almost there! NACON featured a series of webinars, including the Civil Rights seminar that we needed to take as one of the mandatory training courses for Auxiliary members. Until recently, it was the only course not available online at the Auxiliary Learning Management System website; all eight LMS courses are now accessible for online learning at Auxiliary Learning. Webinars are being offered more frequently and are especially welcome by members, like us, who normally travel many miles for training opportunities. Imagine the time and fuel cost savings by taking a webinar. After you register for a course online, you receive an email with instructions on what you need and a link to join the webinar. If you add it to you Outlook calendar, you will even get a reminder ahead of time. Participation in a webinar requires either a telephone or connection to your computer and speakers. We both used our laptops and headsets for better listening clarity. The Civil Rights course was taught by Ralph Tomlinson, Deputy Director, Training Department (DIR-TD), one of the original pioneers of webinar

training in the Auxiliary. Tomlinson also offers AUXOP course webinars online, a great tool which has enabled significant growth in the auxiliary operations program for knowledge and proficiency. Weve taken some of Tomlinsons online courses and not only learned a great deal but developed some online auxiliary friendships across the nation. You would be surprised to meet other Auxiliarists from as far away as Guam and Italy during the courses. In the case of AUXOP webinars, you are able to have a twoway conversation when the instructor permits it and not just listen in. Just like in school, you hold up your hand - a small icon that lets the instructor know youd like to talk. Beware when the microphone is open; sounds from radio, TV, and other noises (like eating) become monster background noise to everyone! Upon completion of the online course the Webinar instructor enters your course completion information into Auxdata. Webinars are powerful tools for instruction, workshops and training. Your Flotilla Staff OfficerMember Training will send an announcement when a webinar becomes available. Make sure to give it a try, and enjoy the experience while learning.

F R O M Y OUR L A Y L E A D E R
The Peace That Comes with Good Leadership Rev. Dr. Phillip Poole, LL
With the Auxiliary elections approaching, I thought reflecting on the subject of leadership might be appropriate. It has been said that leadership is one of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth. One of the greatest difficulties in understanding what makes for strong leadership is the inability to comprehend the fact that true leadership begins in moral commitment, and that its techniques are derived from, and legitimated by, the nature of that moral commitment. Former Commandant of the US Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak taught: From the early patriots of the Revolution to Marines of the present, there has been an unbroken line of service excellence in times of peace and war. We are proud stewards of this heritage, and it is incumbent upon each and every one of us to hand it down to future generations. Our forebears expected it, our nation needs it, and future generations of Marines demand it. We, as true God-fearing leaders, in whatever our circle of influence, can pave the way for the liberties we all long to enjoy and celebrate. True leaders find every way they can to liberate the people for whom they have stewardship. Those who exercise wisdom, discernment and even a righteous use of their power are those who set human souls free to think, to feel, to dream, make attempts at what they want in life, re-evaluate their efforts, try again and, finally, achieve true greatness. President John F. Kennedy believed highly in this and stated the following: I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit. It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to serve in the Auxiliarys Chain of Leadership. It is commendable to be able to serve at any level within the mission areas of the Auxiliary. Let us keep always in our prayers both good and struggling leaders and remember to exercise your privilege to vote for the leaders you desire this October. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless our Coast Guard Family. Gods love,

Phil

VICE COMMANDERS R E PO R T
This summer has rolled by at warp speed and I still have some unfinished personal auxiliary objectives that proved more challenging than originally anticipated. New member recruitment has been the high item on my list and I have spent considerable search time in pursuing the secret. After all this time I have found no easy answers. The search discovered countless articles from high level folks and included a 175-page Naval Postgraduate School thesis- entitled Enhancing Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers in the USCG Auxiliary. There is an abundance of information and reference, but I am satisfied no one has the answer. The Auxiliary has lost thousands of members for various reasons as have all volunteer organizations. Our traditional recruiting methods via public safe boating courses, vessel checks, or recruitment by a friend no longer bring in sufficient new members to make up numbers lost. Our senior Auxiliary leadership is likely looking at how we must change to have the volunteer workforce in the required numbers to fulfill missions and yet fit within the military Coast Guard structure. The Auxiliary, like all volunteer organizations will survive but we must begin to adopt to our potential membership pool rather than the membership pool having to adopt to former commitments and standards. I see our best near term opportunity is to focus on every member holding office, having qualifications, participating in operations missions and training. These are the activities that create positive experiences. We also continue to hear from our senior leadership about the fun factor benefit. On this score we will have an incredible opportunity to build on our social capital with Flotilla John Murphy attendance at the Vice Division Commander Division Change of Wa t c h ( C O W ) i n January. The venue has been moved to the Isle of Palms in an upscale setting. Since the majority of our members live close we need to promote widespread participation. As one suggestion, Flotilla Commanders may wish to discuss with members the prospect of not having the traditional Flotilla Christmas party and organizing special table sections at the COW. All of your promotion ideas are needed. We always have the opportunity to personally bring a guest to a flotilla meeting for some exposure and I encourage everyone to pursue that option. The best recruiting and retention strategy is to live the Coast Guard values. People are drawn to people and organizations that are authentic. Semper Paratus John Murphy VCDR

T H E GR EAT POR T AGE R A C E

After Action Report by Barbara Burcheld. Photos by Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burcheld and Barbara Burcheld. The Great Portage Race of 2013 took place September 14 at Dreher Island Park, Lake Murray with competition between three Navy Sea Cadet Corps (NSSC) divisions in South Carolina; Columbias Palmetto Division, Mt. Pleasants Yorktown Division, and Beauforts Port Royal Division. Sixteen cadets competed in the canoe race, which included six arrival and departure checkpoints to locate, knowledge tests at four of the checkpoints, canoe skills on the water, and a challenging uphill portage of the canoe over land to the finish line. The competition was divided into two age categories, ages 11-14 and 15-18. Thomas J. Brown was Race Committee Chairman, planning the logistics and communicating with team leaders via monthly teleconference. The Navy League (www.navyleague.org) is primary sponsor of The Great Portage Race. One of the primary missions of the Navy League is to support youth programs such as the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. In his email of 18SEP, Brown says, Festus, a special thanks directly to you and your shipmates who manned the two USCGA boats and skidoo. Not only does your presence add significantly to the safety of the teams while on the lake but does much to keep my stomach from churning when there are those long periods of silence over the radio from start to finish.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members from three flotillas in Division 12 supported this event, on the water and on land. Auxiliary members also loaned five VFH radios to race officials in order to monitor the various land checkpoints.

Auxiliary vessels provided a safety zone for the paddlers between the shoreline and faster power boats in the area. They kept a particularly close watch on the young Sea Cadets with less experience. The PWC operational facility
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was able to maneuver into shallow waters that restricted the larger boats and was a welcome addition this year. James Offutt, National President, Navy League of the United States, Bryant Kohut, Race Coordinator, and Thomas Brown presented awards in a formal ceremony following the race. Awards were presented for First, Second and Third place winners, Best Team, and Spirit. All other teams received the Navy League Challenge Coin. Auxiliarist photographers Barbara Burchfield and Sue Carty covered the race from start to finish for both the Auxiliary and Navy League. A Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) was issued in 2009, and provides guidance on policies contained in the Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual (COMDINST M5728.2D). As shown in the photo below, 2013 Great Portage Race (GPR) t-shirts included recognition of the USCG Auxiliary for its support.

A special thanks to Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burcheld and Barbara Burcheld for submitting these photographs. Great job everyone!

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T H E CITADEL
M I L I T A R Y COLLEGE OF SOUT H CAROLINA D e t a c h m e n t

With summer coming to a close and the crispness of the autumn air everywhere except Charleston, the Citadel Detachment has hit the ground running. After a week of getting settled and adjusting back to cadet life, we began to actively recruit in the Corps of Cadets, and not just specifically in the freshman class. Out of the twenty-or-so new members of the unit, a large portion comes from the upper classes. It appears there are many cadets that are interested in a possible career in the US Coast Guard who hid in the woodwork! Since the Citadel Detachment was the first AUP college detachment in the country, it is only fitting that we are the first detachment to implement the new AUP curriculum this year. The curriculum strikes a comprehensive balance between US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew requirements, making it more manageable for college students busy with classes and extra-curricular activities. This month also bore witness to a fantastic trip to Small Boat Station Charleston with the new members, or swabs. The weekends activities included going underway on a 41 and having a waterfront tour of Charleston! The Citadel Detachment also has a new logo, which is shown to the right. Semper Paratus Cadet James McManus
There is a new logo for the Detachment as well, designed by Cadet 1LT Sasha LaRiviere, former AUP National Division Leader. Featured, it will serve as the new brand of The Citadel Detachment.
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Cadet James McManus

THE INLAND LAKES

12-3, Lake Murray
Jerry Ruschkofski, FC Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Lake Murray SUP Classic. The event was a great success, and Im very appreciative of the dedication of members from all across Division 12 for their hard work. Bravo Zulu!! As summer is now behind us, were Seventy-three feet later, beginning to see the signs of fall safely on Lake Moultrie. weather. While it is certainly a relief from the heat and humidity of summer, the onset of fall and winter also 12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea means colder water temperatures. Although we discuss cold water survival with the recreational boating public John Owen, FC year-round, it is especially important at this time of year. Flotilla 12-1 continues to maintain a visual presence Not only for the boating public, but also for Auxiliarists on Lakes Marion and Moultrie, and within our as we go on cold water patrols. Make sure to stay warm, surrounding boating communities, to include Lake stay hydrated, and stay safe. Murray. During July, August and September, members have been very busy with a variety of activities. We set up PA Information Booths on Lake Marion for the July 4th weekend and Cabelas King Cat Tournament. We also conducted 12 safety and event patrols on Lakes Marion, Moultrie, and Murray. Additionally, we conducted several MSEP visits to local docks and marinas, and presented a Suddenly-In-Command presentation to 30 youths in the Sumter area. On October 12, we will participate in the Clarendon County Safety Fair, with area Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS and other Emergency Service Providers. Make sure to check out the photos above and to the right from recent events at Flotilla 12-1.

Another crowded day in the Locks returning from the Cooper River up to Lake Moultrie.

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L A K E M U R R A Y SUP CLASSIC
An After Action Report Photos submitted by Barbara Burcheld, RBS Outreach The Lake Murray SUP Classic was held Saturday, September 28, 2013, sponsored by the Lake Murray SUP Club and Kialoa Paddles. The event benefits the Special Olympics of SC and Palmetto Health Childrens Hospitals Camp Kemo, a summer camp for children ages 5-18 with cancer and their siblings. The SUP Classic is billed as a World Paddle Association (WPA) sanctioned event and a Regional Championship Race. The event also featured a Special Olympics race and demonstration, sponsored by New Wave Paddle-boarding. Approximately 160 paddle boarders entered in one of the two races, 5K and 10K, that started from the Lexington public park near the dam. The two separate race courses joined together in the final leg. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol units from SC DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriffs Departments in the race with two boats, one PWC, and a mobile communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and crew from three flotillas participated.

SUPPOR T Voyager (Boat) Master Chief (Boat) Voo Doo (PWC) Mobile Unit Coxswain Boat Crew Coxswain Boat Crew Boat Crew Coxswain Lead

NAM E Festus Burchfield Barbara Burchfield Jay Dahlgren John Owen William Hayes Ann Marie Graham Ron Cunningham

FLOTILLA 12-6 East Cooper 12-6 East Cooper 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion 12-6 East Cooper 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion
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L A K E M U R R A Y SUP CLASSIC
William Hayes, Flotilla 12-1, was the Auxiliary Point of Contact (POC), coordinating with the sponsor POCs and the Auxiliarists. COMO Jay Dahlgrens operational facility Master Chief was PATCOM with Coxswain Festus Burchfields operational facility Voyager maintaining the safety zone. The PWC operational facility Voo Doo operated by Coxswain Ann Graham was able to maneuver into areas restrictive to the larger boats. being used as a surfboard. Among those rules, paddleboarders must have a sound-producing device (whistle) and a readily accessible USCG approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for each person on board, the same rules that apply to boats. Children less than 12 years old must wear the approved PFD when paddle-boarding.

In addition to variances in skill levels and experience, weather played a big role in race performance. The water temperature was 75F. Wind varied 10-15 mph, creating head winds and wave actions that proved challenging for many of the paddle boarders. In some cases the novice boarders were not making way at all against the wind and several boarders and their equipment were taken aboard the assisting vessels. SUP is the acronym for Stand Up Paddle-board, one of the fastest growing personal water recreation sports in the nation. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) classifies paddle-boards as vessels, requiring that paddle-boarders comply with Coast Guard navigation rules and safety requirements, unless a paddle-board is
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As this was the first SUP Classic on the lake and considering the colder, windy weather, it should be noted that there were no injuries or other event related incidents. Brian Murray, the Event Director, was appreciative that the Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels were there to support and assist.

CHARLESTON & E DI S TO B E A C H
12-8, Charleston
Paul Berka, FC Flotilla 12-8 has had a great summer. Weve worked on boat crew training, safety patrols, and public affairs events. We also have a new member to our boating family. Her name is Honey Girl and shes already been on patrol with a boat crew of four, and five crew trainees. The Honey Girl is a great addition to 12-8 and is also an excellent training platform. I would also like to thank Brent Hepburn for his many years of service to our Flotilla and to the Coast Guard. Brent Hepburn has decided to retire. He has worked as a translator for the Gold-side and has dedicated nearly twenty years of service. All of us at 12-8 wish him the best in his future endeavors. We also held a Flotilla cookout at the West Ashley Outboard Motor Club. There were thirtythree members in attendance. A brief meeting was also held, where we discussed an outline of public affairs events for 2014. Not all dates have been set, but this will help give us an idea of what level of commitment were able to meet. Hurricane preparedness events have been held over the summer at Lowes, Home Depot, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in West Ashley. These events have proven to be a great way to reach out to the community and promote boating safety. In our interactions with the public, each individual we speak with makes a difference. As Auxiliarists, we know that a knowledgable boating public is a safe boating public.

12-12, Edisto Beach

Karen Andrews, FC Its been a great summer for us. We have been doing helicopter training with Flotilla 10-1 in Beaufort. The River sweep was held on September 21st, and we had four members participate. Patrols have been going well this year, and we have done some GPS training on the water. Our Flotilla will also have a booth at the Art Guild Show which will be held on Oct 12th. Great job everyone!

12-8 boat crew trainees helping prepare for patrol

on Honey Girl. Photo taken by Joe Woodbury.

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E A ST COOPER & GEOR GET OW N

12-6, Mount Pleasant
Andy Poole, FC Just by the very nature of what we do, the Coast G u a r d , C o a s t G u a r d A u x i l i a r y, a n d o u r local communities need each other. Our local community is the place where we grab a bite to eat, celebrate Labor Day, send our children to school, shop for groceries, go to church, and enjoy waterborne activities --- the place where we live and work. In the Coast Guard Auxiliary, we also believe in reaching beyond simply carrying out our traditional mission sets (promoting boating safety & security awareness, public education and visitation, etc.). We all strive to cultivate productive relationships within our community that truly make a difference. We want to get to know our neighbors and encourage them to get to know us as well. As we live and work in our communities, traveling in and out of uniform, we also represent security and safety to many of our neighbors. They depend on our dedication, integrity, and honesty to set the example for others to follow and to always do the right thing. As members of the Auxiliary, we are all community ambassadors charged with promoting boating safety, community outreach, diversity, and fellowship. There is nothing finer than a sharply dressed auxiliary member, with a bright smile, and a can-do attitude. Im proud to say that Flotilla 12-6 has 57 auxiliary members that fit that description to a tee. These past eight months have been extremely challenging with economic uncertainty, government budget reductions, and manpower restraints. Although
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next year will be just as demanding, the unfailing dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence that our flotilla has demonstrated will see us through to better opportunities ahead. I want to thank you all for your selfless service, numerous sacrifices, and your unwavering support of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Bravo Zulu!

Ann Graham during a safety patrol on Lake Murray. Auxiliary photo by Barbara Burcheld.

12-10, Georgetown
Rick Bankert, FC I believe that Georgetown Flotilla 12-10 was looking forward to the cooler fall temperatures in order to increase on the water patrols. The weather has cooperated, but our government seems to have delayed our plans. Georgetown was also given a serious setback to one of our major PA events, due to a fire in the historic downtown Front Street area. We are not sure if the annual Wooden Boat Show will take place. There have been some local boating incidents that prove our Auxiliary is needed in order to improve boating skills and boating safety. As soon as the Auxiliary gets the go ahead to carry on, 12-10 will finish the year with our end of year activities and training.

CONGRATULATIONS ANN ! !
Ann Marie Graham earns PWO Qualication! Article by Barbara Burchfield Branch Chief, Recreational Boating Safety Outreach After towing her jet ski over 300 miles from Charleston to northeast Georgia, on August 4, 2013, Ann Marie Graham completed the Qualifying Examination (QE) session to become the first female qualified Auxiliary Personal Watercraft Operator (PWO) in South Carolina. It was a long road that took over a year and half. The PWO program is one of three Auxiliary surface operations qualifications: Coxswain, Boat Crew, and Personal Watercraft Operator. Until now, in South Carolina there was only one other PWO; 12-6 Flotilla Commander Andy Poole. Andy was able to get his PWO training and Qualifying Examination in Florida. So far there have been no PWO QE sessions held in South Carolina. Ann wants to change that. Ann says I look forward to helping other Auxiliarists in the Division get through the training process, personal qualification tasks (PQS) and earn their PWO qualifications. The trip to Hiawassee, Georgia, enabled Ann to join Michael Hall, Vice Flotilla Commander 23, in meeting the dockside and on-water exercises required to become Auxiliary PWOs. They launched at Lake Chatuge to demonstrate the knowledge, competency and proficiency in managing and maneuvering to Auxiliary QE Doug Townes. Well done, Ann!

Ann Graham

QE on Lake Chatuge. Photo by LouAnn Hall (spouse of Michael Hall, VFC Flotilla 23)

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AUXILIARY AVIATION
Ron Sain, AAAC, Flotilla 12-2 Auxiliary aviation faced adverse flying weather much of this summer. Moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and low pressure fronts caused low ceilings, reduced visibilities, rain, and thunderstorms for the entire southeast. Several scheduled missions were cancelled and others terminated early because of inclement weather over our AOR from Little River, SC to Brunswick, GA. Be Moore (12-12) arranged a familiarization flight for Station Charleston BM1 Jared Wike to view his AOR from McClellanville, SC to St. Helena Sound, Charleston Harbor, and the rivers and inlets in between. Wike was especially interested in the shoaling and sandbars evident from 1000 and made photographs. First Pilot Jay Byers (12-3) flew missions with Observer Be Moore (12-12) and Air Crew Kent McCoin (12-3) and stood Bravo 2 Alert with Ron Sain (12-2) over the Labor Day weekend. Jay was called
Pictured are Air Commander Ron Sain (12-2), BM1 Jared Wike, and Air Observer Be Moore at Charleston Executive Airport.

an early morning Search and Rescue (SAR) on Sunday, September 8, but it was cancelled by Air Station before launch when a boat missing overnight was found south of Edisto Island. DSO-AV Ken Plesser (12-3) was busy this quarter traveling between Puerto Rica, St. Crois, USVI, Miami, Clearwater and Savannah fulfilling his responsibilities as District Staff Officer. Kens aircraft was down for its FAA-required annual inspection plus Ken is adding extensive modifications to improve comfort and safety. With the additions of accessory electronics his EF Johnson Radio will be more accessible to everyone on board and Ken will be able to use an iPad for navigation and digital communication with other facilities, Sectors, and Air Station Savannah. Ken, like all pilots who volunteer their time and aircraft, must comply with both United States Coast
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Tommy Timberlake (12-4) lling up at

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

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Guard Auxiliary Aviation aircraft inspections and check rides and Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, requirements for both a lengthy and expensive annual aircraft inspection, periodic check rides to maintain instrument and competency requirements, and a physical exam by a FAA-designated physician. Ron Sain flew Maritime Observation Missions with new Air Crew-certified Bud Shepard (12-4), Air Observer Ann Marie Graham (12-6) who is pictured in the below-right photo, taking fuel samples for contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant; Air Observer Jim Nelson (12-4) pictured in the right photo, checking the aircraft oil at Hilton Head Island, SC, and Air Crew Tommy Timberlake (12-4) pictured in the photo on the previous page, filling up N42WD at the self serve pump at Ocean Isle Beach, NC after a logistics mission to Columbia, SC. Not only are crew expected to perform tasks learned from the Air Crew and Air Observer Syllabus, but also basic aircraft safety and stewardship like fueling up the aircraft post-mission at the self-serve pump to save 10-15% off the Fixed Base Operation, FBO, full serve prices.
Above Photo: Ann Graham (12-6) taking fuel samples

Jim Nelson (12-4) checking the aircraft oil levels at Hilton Head Island, SC.

Ron Sain Flotilla 12-2

for contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant.

Did you know?

In 1962, a USCG crew in a UF-2G Grumman Albatross set the world record for an amphibian non-stop distance flight. On 25 October 1962, the UF-2G 7255 took off from Kodiak, Alaska and flew to Pensacola, Florida. They took off on a runway in Kodiak and landed in the water at Pensacola, having travelled 3,107 nautical miles.
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members dont get left out through the application and initial training/uniform process to fend for themselves John Owen, SO-HR Please congratulate two recently (How many of you remember how that feels?) appointed to FSO-HR: Wendy Balelo from 12-6; and Edward Program Visitation Wozniak, Jr., from 12-10. Dwaine Harris, SO-PV Human Resources Since the beginning of the year, Division 12 has attracted, via internet, 66 interested people. Only a fraction of those initially interested make it to a meeting, and even a smaller fraction actually become members (7 new members for Division so far for 2013). All flotilla members, please make special efforts to mentor (contact and assist) potential members with getting involved in your flotillas this is not just the FSO-HRs responsibility. Also, take the initiative to get new and potential members involved, dont assume someone else will do something. The HR Corner on the D7 website is a great resource for accurate and quick information regarding; E-Responder Program; Member Information; New Member Processing; Mentoring; Recruiting Awards; Uniform Information. The section on New Member Processing will completely outline the application process this will assist FCs and FSOsHR with ensuring applications and the other forms needed get processed quickly. Change of watch is coming and so is change of office for many of us. One of our duties as a FSO or SO is to transfer all property and records to our successor. Saving records in hard copy, DVD, or flash drive form is a great way to help our successor get off in the right direction. DVDs can be mailed, so that is my first choice. What do you put on this DVD is really up to you. On a Program Visitor list should be the addresses of all your partners. This will help get the new person started. You should include the date to have your articles for newsletters if that is required. You also want to include the dates in which reports are due up the chain of leadership. You should have a list of measurable goals. Copy any templates, emails or correspondence that might help the new PV. Make a list of the most poplar handouts and active spots in your area of operations. Set a day and time to do visits.

I am sure you have and idea of what would help a Also, please make sure to review the Mentoring new person and if you stay in this position it could help Program. This outlines steps for mentor selection, you in the coming year. responsibilities and provides check-lists to ensure new

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Information Systems
Sue Hastings, SO-IS

Communications Services
David Hastings, SO-CS

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. If you have any outstanding missions or 99 hours, please get them in as soon as possible. Do not wait to the end of the year or you might lose out on a certification and go into REYR status. This year the Coast Guard will run the REYR process on December 31st. Anyone who has not completed, submitted and have recorded in AUXDATA the annual certification requirements before that date, will go into REYR for 2014. Any time or courses submitted after that date will count, but the Flotilla Commander will have to submit a ticket through the D7 Help Desk to manually remove the REYR certification. This is not an automatic function. This year two long time FSOs-IS have retired. Don Davis in Flotilla 12-3 and Bob Mathewes in Flotilla 12-8. We will miss their help and expertise in the IS community. Two new FSOs-IS have taken over the positions, and I am glad to report that both are certified as IS inputters. Don Carty has taken over for 12-3, and is a past FSO-IS for 12-1, and has taken the AUX-10 CSchool. In Flotilla 12-8, William Carter has assumed the FSO-IS job, and he has also taken the AUX-10 CSchool. Your cooperation with these new IS officers is appreciated.

As webmaster for the Division 12 website I could use your help. If you have any pictures of events or functions in the Division, could you please send me a copy to include on the web page with an short description. We need to keep our photos up to date as the webpage is sometimes the first impression of the CG Auxiliary for members of the boating public. Check out your Flotilla webpage to see what is happening in your area. Please make sure that your Flotilla FSO-CS and webmaster know about what is happening in the Flotilla and is given any information, pictures, etc. to keep your website interesting and up to date. Publications
William Carter, SO-PB

First, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies for the people of Georgetown, SC. The fire that has devastated the historic district is an incredible tragedy, and the people of Georgetown are in my thoughts and prayers. South Carolina has faced disasters in the past in the form of war, earthquakes and hurricanes, and, as we have in the past, we will rebuild for a better tomorrow.

The circulation of The Pelorus remains steady with about 350 readers. One of the main benefits of having a Division-level newsletter is that it helps everyone remain informed. Not all Flotillas in Division 12 If you are not sure what mission code or form to use, maintain their own newsletter, so for some of our please check with your FSO-IS, he or she will be glad to membership, The Pelorus is their primary Auxiliary work with you to get the correct data into AUXDATA in publication. a timely manner.

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Member Training
Be Moore, SO-MT

The third quarter of 2013 saw a surge in on the water activities with an emphasis on crew and coxswain training. Practically all of our flotillas have some type of ongoing coxswain/crew training. The goal, of course, is to finish off this training with successful QEs before the end of the boating season. Classroom training also appears to be on the upswing with many members actively engaging the on-line Auxiliary Learning Management System, AUXOPS courses, and the myriad of other training courses. Our thanks to Richard Daniel of Flotilla 12-8 for conducting a First Aid/CPR/AED class open to all division members. Effective September 1, 2013, Team Coodination Training (TCT) has been revised. Auxiliarists who are selected and meet criteria in accordance with the following provisions are authorized to deliver Initial and Five Year currency maintenance Team Coordination Training (TCT) to other Auxiliarists. Additionally, new Initial and Five Year Currency Maintenance TCT Workshops are intended to be delivered in half-day sessions, respectively. They have been developed to encourage greater participation in the training process and to better utilize experienced Auxiliarists in their presentation. Team Coordination Training (TCT) A. TCT Facilitator Selection Process:

(1) An Auxiliarist must be nominated by his/her Flotilla Commander (FC) or Division Commander (DCDR) and then be approved through the Auxiliary chain of leadership to the cognizant District Captain (DCAPT) or District Directorate Chief (DDC), with an info copy to the District Commodore (DCO). (2) A nominee approved by the DCAPT or DDC shall be submitted to the Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) for selection and designation as a TCT Facilitator. (3) A nominee must possess either of the following qualifications: a) Certified Instructor and certified Coxswain, or certified Instructor and non-current Coxswain who has logged at least 250 Coxswain hours in AUXDATA; or b) Certified Instructor and either certified First Pilot or Aircraft Commander, or certified Instructor and noncurrent First Pilot or Aircraft Commander who has logged at least 150 Pilot hours in AUXDATA. B. Nominees shall be selected based on proven excellence in these fields and their ability to communicate effectively. Initial designation as a TCT Facilitator will be for three years, after which he/she must be re-designated by the Director. TCT Facilitators shall be reevaluated based on their performance or participation during this period. C. These TCT Facilitators shall be labeled in AUXDATA as "TCTAUX" (TCT Facilitators who receive their designation via completion of Coast Guard training shall maintain the label of "TCTFAC" in AUXDATA). TCT Facilitators who are not redesignated at the conclusion of their three year period will be placed in REYR status in AUXDATA. Failure to be re-designated by the DIRAUX during the next five consecutive years in
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enrolling Auxiliarists must complete this battery within the first year of membership as defined in the REYR status shall result in complete loss of this provisions. designation. The only way for a TCT Facilitator to again perform such activity will be to undergo the entire Materials selection process. Michael J. Mikutaitis, SO-MA D. The DIRAUX shall have sole authority to Flotilla commanders are reminded that a potential designate or remove these TCT Facilitators. E. The following resource materials will be increase in postal rates should take place in January available on the Auxiliary Response Directorate website 2014. The increase can be as high as $0.03. You should order accordingly. http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=r-dept Member Training (Contd.) Since it is October, thought should be given to publications needed for training and boating safety. Please do not wait until the last minute to plan. Until the government shutdown ends do not expect materials to be shipped and they may be delayed if shipped. Check AUXOP Program The AUXOP program has been significantly for updates to manuals and forms. Do not assume that broadened by inclusion of 29 acceptable National the form you have saved on your computer is the most Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant Type 3 current. ICS courses. These courses count as two credits for successful completion of all required elements (i.e., the Navigation Services in-class course, the corresponding PQS, and the Allen James, SO-NS associated oral board - all as applicable). Flotilla 12-10 has qualified Karl Gettmann as an (1) TCT Slide Presentation (2) TCT Facilitator Guide (3) TCT Participant Guide Tasks for them have been created in AUXDATA (all assigned to the Non-mandatory ICS Tasks competency). Their acceptability is immediate, but their integration into AUXDATA's AUXOP calculation is not expected earlier than January 1, 2014. Aids Verifier under the new PQS qualification requirement. Flotilla 12-4 and 12-10 have been tasked by ANT Georgetown to verify numerous PATONS along the ICW from McClellanville to Little River Inlet which is required every 3 years.

The flotillas also have verified PATONS on the The Auxiliary Learning Management System many fishing piers, marinas and landings from Cherry (AUXLMS) is now operational and can be used to Grove to Pawleys Island. Any member who would like complete all Auxiliary mandated training courses. to become an Aids Verifier should contact your FSO-NS Accordingly, enrolled Auxiliarists have until December for requirements. 31, 2016 to complete this battery of courses. Newly
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Public Education
Bob Mathewes, SO-PE

The following is a summary of activities for the Public Education department. Lake Marion (12-1) reports that their first About Boating Safely (ABS) class was a great success with fifteen graduates. They also were invited to give a 30-minute presentation to the students at Dorchester Academy. They had 13 people signed up for an ABS class this month on 15 June. Grand Strand (12-2) has had no activity. Lake Murray (12-3) held a class for 17 students in April with 8 of the students 15 or under. They have another class scheduled for 3 August. Central Grand Strand (12-4) started the year with no instructors and no FSO-PE. Charles Budnick is now their only instructor and the FSO-PE. He is working to get a team of instructors (Flotilla 12-10 has offered to help) and a venue to hold classes. East Cooper (12-6) held a class at the Daniel Island Library on 16 March and graduated five students. On April 20th they conducted a class for 16 students. They will also be conducting classes for Boeing. Operations
Joe Fleming, SO-OP

Charleston (12-8) has conducted three classes. The first was on 2 February with twenty-three students. The second was 10 March and graduated thirteen. Their third class was 18 May with eight students. They have classes scheduled for 22 June (after this writing) and 27 July at Charles Towne Landing State Park. Georgetown (12-10) held their first class at Station Georgetown for fifteen students on 26 January. They made a presentation to 153 second graders at the Waccamaw Elementary school on Tuesday, 30 April and held an ABS class on 25 May. Eight people attended and passed with flying colors. Edisto Island (12-12) has had no reportable activity. There was a live training webinar conducted on 18 March covering a new web based system called AUX plus PE. This system is designed to facilitate record keeping certificate and card production, schedules, etc for PE classes. Ellen Newman (12-1) and Kelly Duncan (12-8) took part. Despite a technical glitch that necessitated a long delay and a change in the lead site they both seemed to feel that it was worthwhile.

This years fiscal budget had us limited all year on our performance to what we as Auxiliarists could do. The bad thing is that it looks like next years outlook may be just as bad. Division 12 has performed 521 patrols this year, with 1,795 hours reported. This is surface time only. Considering our restrictions this past year, I think we did a great job supporting the Gold side with their missions.

Flotillas reported throughout the year on training new members and supporting the Coast Guard with their training needs. Regattas and special events filled in the rest of our time on the water. With the new AOM system in place, we have had a few bugs in it. Overall, it looks like an improvement over the previous system. Sector AUXLO has been very helpful in assisting us with the Continued on adjustment to the new system.
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Vessel Examinations
Andy Poole, SO-VE

How to be the best darn Vessel Examiner possible! And then become a Program Visitor too! Start by going to the V-Department website. On this page you will find the links to training tools and the open book on-line Vessel Examiner test. These tools can be used by your FSO-MT or FSO-VE as well as by you to self-study the course. We call this page the Vessel Examination/Program Visitor Tool Kit. The key to becoming a great Vessel Examiner is all in the training. Becoming a Vessel Examiner can be done by classroom instruction along with hands on training, or by self-study along with some hands on training. It is very important that you understand that questions on the Open Book Vessel Examiners Examination come from the Vessel Safety Check Manual (M16796.8), the USCG Auxiliary Facilities Guide, and the forms associated with the VE Department: ANSC-7003, 7008, 7012, 7038, and 7045. All of these items are linked below. 1. The first and most important tool is the VSC Manual M16796.8. Download a copy at the following link: VSC Manual 2. Changes to this manual can be downloaded at: Changes to VSC Manual 3. Download the Forms ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008, ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038 and ANSC-7045 from the forms page at: http://forms.cgaux.org

The Vessel Examination/Program Visitor tool kit is loaded with useful links and information including, but not limited to: Inspection of Coast Guard Auxiliary operational facilities designed for Vessel Examiners only. Links to the Vessel Examiners Course on-line examination. The Recreation Boating Safety Program Visitor manual to become certified as a PV. Links to obtain/print personalized Vessel Examination business cards. Information about inspecting personal water craft (PWC) and paddle craft. Information about Visual Distress Signals, local and state regulationsAnd so much more! Marine Safety
Rick Bankert, SO-MS

The Marine Safety program seems to need some motivation and direction in order to increase activity. I have asked up the chain for some tips and ideas in order to help our flotillas. I have seen some messages which suggest a change in the MS mission and goals. But there have been no official changes to share (at this point). I would like to recognize Flotilla 12-4 (and FSOMS Eric Hurlin) for their Marine Safety program. I believe that Eric has not missed a monthly report this year. Keep up the good work 12-4! I welcome tips, ideas and suggestions from all members having ideas on how to make the MS program more active and effective.

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SECR ET AR Y R E C O R D S
Division Minutes: The April Division meeting minutes were approved at Commanders Call as listed in Minutes from Division 12 Meeting the Pelorus newsletter. Mt. Pleasant Waterworks, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Financial Report: The financial report was Saturday, July 13, 2013 approved at Commanders Call as submitted by Vito Giardina. The meeting was called to order at 1030 hours by Division Staff Officer Reports: Please read staff Al Crothers, Division Commander officer reports in the Pelorus. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Murphy, Division Vice Commander. A motion was made by Vito Giardina to adjourn the The Invocation was read by Al Crothers written by meeting, which was then seconded by Joe Fleming. The Phillip Poole meeting was adjourned at 1240 hours. Deborah Lee, SO-SR Division Members in Attendance: (listed below) DCDR Welcome/Introductions: Al welcomed everyone. He then reviewed items which were discussed at Commanders Call. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Lee SO-SR

Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12 October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available. Roster of members and guests present 12-1 John Owen Jay Dahlgren 12-2 Carl Brown 12-3 Sue Carty Don Carty 12-4 Chuck Budnick Tommy Timberlake 12-6 Bob Weskerna Al Crothers Deborah Lee Jim Ramsey Andy Poole Ann Graham Walter Runck Barbara Burchfield Festus Burchfield 12-8 Paul Berka Dwaine Harris Bob Mathewes Joe Fleming Richard Daniel 12-10 John Murphy Vito Giardina Rick Bankert Sue Hastings Dave Hastings Reggie Hollar 12-12 Karen Andrews Jim Andrews Be Moore Cliff Songer Operations (Contd.) Elections are coming up and new leadership will have their hands full with budget cuts and new regulations. As a volunteer organization we will have lots of new challenges to work out as every new year brings. We will work through these challenges as a group and make the changes required to better our organization and ourselves as a group. As always, make sure to practice every chance you get. You should make it second nature since anything can happen at any time and you must be ready for it.

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this event with much welcome help from Sue Carty, DNR reports that 2013 recreational boating safety Flotilla 12-3. fatalities in the state have exceeded 2012 fatalities as of Festus participated in the Coast Guard Sector this report, through the end of August. We will meet with the local law enforcement to see what contributing Charleston boarding officer training Judgmental Use of Force Exercise (JUFE) on 24JUN with operational factors are involved in these fatalities. facility Voyager at the Federal Law Enforcement FATALITIES INJURIES Training (FLTC) facilities in Charleston. Barbara Burcheld, SLO-SC 2013 2012 23 14 TBA* 111 We completed distribution of 14,500 SC DNR Boating Laws and Responsibilities handbooks to flotillas in Divisions 12, 2 and 10. This year we added 2011 19 98 DNR Tide Tables to the distribution with 10 cases to the 2010 26 107 coastal flotillas in Division 12. DNR has added the *DNR issues an annual report which is released the Auxiliary to its vendor supply needs through the SLO distribution process; in the future we can anticipate a following year in April-May. larger supply of tide table books as DNR adds the We have sent introductions for newly appointed Auxiliary to its distribution. LLO-SC Scott Heisler, and news of the USCG Meetings & Attendance Temporary Certificates of Documentation to BLA, DNR Auxiliary Sector Coordinator (ASC) and their legal counsel. Sector Charleston Change of Teleconference monthly meetings with USCG Sector Command information was distributed and The Human Charleston and Auxiliary leadership helps to Powered Vessel Survey was also provided to BLA, communicate important current events and issues. DNR, law enforcement and local paddle-sports Flotilla meetings on 20JUN, 18JUL. companies. Division 12 quarterly meeting 13JUL. Navy League Great Portage Race monthly event Festus was Lead Coxswain again this year for the teleconferences; Navy League and multi-agency Great Portage Race (GPR) on 14SEP at Lake Murray, sponsored event. sponsored by the Navy League. He collaborated with the Lake Murray Safety Consortium meeting on Event Coordinator and other sponsors. Five VHF radios 19JUN; multi-agency and law enforcement group were loaned to the Navy League for event coverage. promoting an alliance for safety. Three operational facilities, Voyager, Voo Doo and Lake Murray Chamber of Commerce, Lake Murray Master Chief, provided essential race safety zones for Association and Sea Tow partners. the young canoe boaters. Barbara served as Public Affairs Lead for both the Auxiliary and Navy League at
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ST AT E L I A I SO N R E PO R T ( CONTD .)
Public Education In Public Education, Festus is Branch Chief, Course -Barbara Burcheld: Development and Barbara is Branch Chief, Partnering Program, part of the team working to develop, improve News release external media: Scott Heisler appointed Legislative Liaison Officer and enhance the PE programs and delivery platforms. We continue to work individually with flotillas to in South Carolina. promote their efforts and to provide resources and tools USCG Human Powered Vessel survey. William Carter chosen as Editor of USCG for success in support of the District 7 Strategic Plan to increase the number of boating safety classes and Auxiliary WAVES newsletter. USCG Auxiliary boat crews pass check rides students. (Flotilla 12-4 QE Session) DNR and Aux are experiencing fewer student Stories and photos for Flotilla 12-6 newsletter, registrations in 2013 over 2012. There seem to be more challenges this year to getting students into the Coastal Currents: classroom. As DNR switches their resources from boater USCG Sector Charleston Change of Command to hunter education in the winter months, it is a good Welcome to New Members. opportunity to hold Auxiliary classes during that time Flotilla 2012 Membership Award using all possible advertising techniques. Ann Marie Graham earns PWO qualification. News releases, articles, photos, and stories Three flotillas conduct Operations Training Stories and photos published in D7 publication, The Breeze: Judgmental Use of Force Exercise Class at the Cop Shop Coxswain Training Flotilla 12-1 SC House of Representatives Resolution SLO quarterly reports published in Division 12 newsletters: Boating safety article to Lake Murray Association newsletter LakeLink promoting life jacket use and SC DNRs boating laws and responsibilities. Barbara Burchfield SLO-SC

DIVISION

12

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JAN T O

AUG

31 2013

Number of ABS Classes Number of students graduated Students under the age of 18 Students registered at DNR website

21 233

25.8%

24.5%

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10% 19%

M I SSI O N HOURS R E PO R T S
Hours: Marine Patrols Hours: Recreational Boating Safety

Hours: All Flotilla Activities

5% 10% 2% 8% 18% 29%

12% 10% 17%

13% 1% 6% 17%

5% 10% 10% 2% 8% 18% 19% 28%

24%
12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12 12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10 12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

Hours: Member Training

Hours: Public Affairs

Vessel Safety Checks

6% 10% 7% 2% 5% 22% 34% 14%

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10 12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

6%5% 8% 26% 9%

14%

2% 4%

20% 1% 4%

19% 20%
12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

26% 37%
12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12 12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10 12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

The information above is accurate as of 01 October from the D7 AuxInfo report.

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TOTAL HOURS
12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-6 12-8 12-10 12-12 Total 3,689.10 765.90 3,000.80 6,716.10 10,926.35 7,392.45 3,762.85 1,951.40 38,205.95 -3% -71% -34% 71% -9% 10% -15% -3% -5%

M I SSI O N HOURS R E PO R T S
M A R I NE DE ALE R VISIT S
12.00 143.00 38.00 77.00 199.50 49.00 0.00 3.00 521.50 -80% 32% 217% 221% -23% 6% -100% -81% -5%

VESSEL SAF ET Y CHECKS

147.00 6.00 28.00 264.50 134.50 102.00 26.00 11.00 719.00 -6% -45% -44% 211% -50% -50% -47% -63% -16% 89.70 0.00

PUB L IC AFFAIRS
-26% -100% -20% 32% 3% -19% -49% 23% -27%

SEAR CH AND R E SC U E
1.40 10.10 116.70 19.30 33.20 0.00 1.50 10.40 192.60 72% -30% -15% 259% 20% -33%

145.00 155.20 452.70 342.00 451.00 101.00 1,736.60

M A R I NE SAF ET Y
12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-6 12-8 12-10 12-12 Total 27.50 0.00 0.00 58.60 499.00 526.75 0.00 0.00 1,111.85 N/A* N/A* 40% -6% 96% N/A* N/A* 32% 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.40 0.00 0.00 13.00 0.00 22.40

ATON
N/A* N/A* N/A*

MEMBER T R A I NI NG
32.00 8.00 18.00 111.00 -33% -95% -90% 20% -75% -30% -77% -67% -64%

M A R I NE PAT R OL
453.50 45.80 213.10 599.00 873.70 599.70 359.20 427.00 3,571.00 -34% -78% -48% 59% -12% -15% -14% 11% -15%

PUB L IC E D UC A TI O N
90.00 0.00 74.00 30.00 100.00 82.00 68.15 0.00 444.15 84% -100% -47% 11% -55% 15% 24% -100% -35%

-100% -100% N/A* -100% -79%

45.20 73.25 22.50 21.00 330.95

The information above is accurate as of 01 October 2013 from the D7 AuxInfo report. The increase/ decrease from the first to third quarters of 2012 is also listed. Make sure to double-check your calendars and submit all hours. Lets get these numbers up!

* Flotilla did not log hours in this category for 2012 or 2013, therefore the percentage increase/decrease does not apply. Flotilla logged no hours in this category for the third quarter of 2012.

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D IV I S I O N ST AF F OFFICERS
Division Twelve Bridge
Division Commander Vice Division Commander Immediate Past Division Commander Al Crothers John Murphy Vito Giardina al_crothers@hotmail.com johnj@sccoast.net vgiardina38@yahoo.com

Flotilla Commanders/Vice Commanders

12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea 12-2, Grand Strand 12-3, Lake Murray 12-4, Central Grand Strand 12-6, Mount Pleasant 12-8, Charleston 12-10, Georgetown 12-12, Edisto Beach FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC FC VFC John Owen Joe Newman Dorothy Schoch Judith Ash Gerry Ruschkofski Ken Uschelbec Chuck Budnick Thomas Timberlake Andy Poole Festus Burchfield Paul Berka Dwaine Harris Rick Bankert Vito Giardina Karen Andrews Cliff Songer jowen5150@aol.com jenewman2001@yahoo.com msdot@sccoast.net jagasc@gmail.com g_ruschkofski2010@sc.rr.com colken@aol.com c.budnick@att.net timberlake2010@live.com nauticalpilots@gmail.com fburchfield@earthlink.net phberka@comcast.net dwaine108@aol.com rgbsc@yahoo.com vgiardina38@yahoo.com beagles5@bellsouth.net cdsong4@bellsouth.net

Division Support Staff

AUXAIR DDSL-12 ADDSL-12 SLO-SC SLO-SC Auxiliary Aviation Directors District Security Liaison Assistant Directors District Security Liaison State Liaison Officer State Liaison Officer Al Crothers Barbara Burchfield Festus Burchfield al_crothers@hotmail.com bdburchfield@earthlink.net fburchfield@earthlink.net Vito Giardina vgiardina38@yahoo.com Ron Sain jrsain@charter.net

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Division Staff Officers
SO-CM SO-CS SO-DV SO-FN SO-HR SO-IS SO-MA SO-MS SO-MT SO-NS SO-OP SO-PA SO-PB SO-PE SO-PV SO-SR SO-VE Communications Communications Systems Diversity & Inclusion Finance Human Resources Information Systems Materials Marine Safety Member Training Navigation Systems Operations Public Affairs Publications Public Education Program Visitation Secretary Records Vessel Safety Exams Jim Ramsey David Hastings Al Crothers Vito Giardina John Owen Susan Hastings Michael Mikutaitis Rick Bankert Be Moore Allen James Joe Fleming Thomas Williamson William Carter Bob Mathewes Dwaine Harris Deborah Lee Andy Poole jim@uscgauxiliary.us davidah@msn.com al_crothers@hotmail.com vgiardina38@yahoo.com jowen5150@aol.com suedso@msn.com michaelcae@yahoo.com rgbsc@yahoo.com bemoore7@bellsouth.net jamesan38@bellsouth.net joeflemingjr@comcast.net tomfw1852@yahoo.com william.j.carter@icloud.com rhmathewes@knology.net dwaine108@aol.com awendeb@yahoo.com nauticalpilots@gmail.com

From the Editor

I appreciate the feedback from everyone on the layout for The Pelorus. If anyone has photos they would like to see used for the front cover of upcoming editions, please feel free to send them to me. My only request is that the photo be rectangular in shape as it will be easier to insert into the cover. Thanks again for the great feedback. William Carter, SO-PB, Division 12 Condentiality Notice Telephone numbers and addresses of members are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. As a matter of policy, rosters of names, addresses and telephone numbers shall not be made available to the general public or any outside organization. Privacy of all rosters shall be safeguarded and the page clearly labeled. The publications of these rosters, addresses, and telephone numbers on any computer on-line service including the Internet is prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974.

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