MINUTES TO SPECIAL MEETING
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
August 12, 2006

Called to order at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Pledge led by Tad Morris / Opening prayer by Mark Nymeyer

Introduction of special guests:
Captain Mark Carmel
Kurt Fredrickson D17 Public Affairs Supervisor
Christopher McLaughlin Public Affairs Specialist

FC Introductory Remarks & Announcements
George Lee gave an overview of our flotilla for the benefit of our visitors

Adoption of Minutes
Minutes were e-mailed to each member and placed online.

Staff Reports
Joy Ng talked about Coastie. Discussion about whether it would be good to have Coastie at the fair, Sept 1&2. George will call around to see if anyone is available to help with that. A Coastie Committee is needed. Joy is willing to show up and be the “up-front-person”, but others are needed for the other aspects of Coastie.

Susan is working on a Coastie Training powerpoint presentation, in connection with an upcoming Coast Guard Aux C-school in Alameda

KDF box on the base is empty. All of our jackets are out. Maaike Myers will find out if we can get jackets through parks and rec. Mark Nymeyer will let her know sizes and quantities.

Joy Ng and Maaike Myers offered ice cream certificates at the meeting, for rewarding kids caught wearing their life jackets.

Member and Visitor Comments
Captain Carmel asked about having a booth at CrabFest. Discussion about tag-teameing with CG or Chief’s booth or recruiting booths. Booth should be an info point.

Captain Carmel inquired about boating safety courses. We offer these about 3 times a year.
Brief discussion about Private Aids to Navigation.

George Lee talked about Coxswain/Crew training—Slow progress because our guys are working when training usually happens. Evening training may be a possibility. Sarah Williams is the contact at the boat house

Old Business

New Business
1. Leadership class in Anchorage Sept 22-24. Transportation and housing all provided. George needs to know who is going by Tuesday, August 15. There are 2 or 3 spots still open.
2. Nominations for Commander and Vice Commander
George opens floor
Maaike Myers nominated Mark Nymeyer
Jen McCarty seconds
Mark Nymeyer nominated Suzanne Jensen for Vice Commander
Jen McCarty seconds

Susan Nymeyer nominated George Lee for Vice Commander
George Lee declined

Maaike nominated Mike Amberg for Vice Commander
Billy Maloney seconds

Commander and Vice Commander will be voted on in the September meeting. The upcoming officers will then attend a leadership training, off-island, in November and take office January 1.

3. Hazwoper course Aug 21 & 22 at the Cutterman’s Club. These are 2 separate 8-hour courses. The 21st will be if you have never taken the course. The 22nd is for people needing to be updated, after already having taken the course. Let George know if you are interested in taking the course.

Christopher McLaughlin asked if it’s difficult to find uniforms. Captain Mark Carmel will get us info about the Uniform Distribution Center.

George introduced Chloe Wood—potential new member

Next meeting September 9th at 8:30AM at the Galley. Meeting adjourned.