MINUTES TO SPECIAL MEETING
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
April 14, 2007
 
Called to order 8:32 a.m.
 
Visitor Comments:
Captain Carmel presented a well-deserved award to Susan Nymeyer. Captain Carmel also reminded us the hats are available at the Exchange for $10.95. The hat is a piece of the uniform so present a good image when wearing it. Anna Bishop deserves big thanks.
 
FC Comments
Advised no use of cell phones while driving on Base.
Presented Certificates of Acceptances to: Darren Asuncion, Bob Murphy, Rich Walker, and Mike Ross.
 
Minutes
Motion to approve by Maaike Myers, seconded by Rich Walker.
 
Staff Officer Comments & Reports
Susan N., Communications Services - Presented thank you notes from kindergarten and 1st grade over Coastie visiting. Reminder to send in hours. Activity sheets are online.
Fritz M., Marine Safety & Enviro Svs. - Incident Command System Training will be offered April 28, 2007 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Base. Good for three years. Can get some training from FEMA online.
IS 700 training needs to be done online.
Maaike Myers, Public Affairs & Publications - Newsletter, ComFish booth, and will make signs, with special issue newsletter for Crab Fest.
 
Old Business
ABC classes - 4/21 is next one.
 
New Business
UPV now 5 hours and held 04/24/07.
Incident Command Systems training is 04/28/07.
Powerpoint & web design training available 05/03 through 05/07/07.
05/05/07 go meet other people from other flotillas here for training.
05/20/07 Ops training. Let Bob know if interested.
 
Member & Visitor Comments
Pete Malley talked about the Wounded Warrior Project. This year they are looking at 30 wounded men and women, 6 to 8 per week, 4 different groups to travel 07/18/07 through 08/18/07. Looking for any kind of help including suggestions. Will be hosting dinners, providing deckhands and transportation. Call 486-8252 to volunteer.
Bob Hough said KSS could loan a van. Captain Carmel said to be sure to tell the Admiral what we are doing.
Sharon Reppond had a thank you letter from Head Start, 1 of 4 schools presented to.
Bob Hough passed on comment that crew members need an ABC class during ComFish.
 
Thanks to Printmasters for all the copies they've made.
Next meeting is on 06-09-07 at 8:30 a.m. at the Galley.
Meeting adjourned @ 9:30 a.m.