MINUTES TO SPECIAL MEETING
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
February 10, 2007
Called to order 8:34 a.m.
Introduction of Visitors & New Members:
Alan Fox with ComSta was introduced. He is from
Key West and is qualified as crewman and was Small Boat liaison. Kerry Wood
and Fritz Miller were sworn in as new members.
Captain Carmel reported the hats are in and USCG
is looking for our support in buying them. Reminder to use UDC. If have
questions, please ask.
Mark Gilmore reported his contact is no longer
with Lucky Bag but Captain Carmel will do some networking to see if one
can be found.
Staff Officer Comments & Reports
1. Dennis M., Aids to Navigation. Looks for aids
not operating and reports on ch 16 or 22. Anyone can look for; if note any,
contact Dennis.
2. Tad M., Communications.
3. Walt H., Materials.
4. Mike A., Member training. Mike is who to contact
if you're not sure what your next step is as a member of the Aux.
5. George L., Ops. Need 1 coxswain and 2 crew members.
George Contra and Pete O'Malley have volunteered their boats for the operations
activities. Sandi Mazen will be here again 02/10 and certify Joe Spear and
Mike Amberg for vessel exams.
6. Fritz M., Marine Safety & Enviro Svs. One
idea is to go to littered beaches and do some cleanup.
7. Maaike M., Public Affairs & Publications.
Plans quarterly newsletter. Contact her if any ideas. If have anything for
media, let her know and she can cover with radio announcements or newspaper
PR.
Old Business
1. Hats: Will be part of the official uniform so
cannot be worn with casual wear. Female uniforms now have a tunic style
shirt. Suggestion to bring hats to meeting and might sell quicker.
2. ABC classes - 2/10, 3/10, and 4/14 - before
paperwork is sent in on new members, this class must be taken. Certifications
for instructors have become more detailed. Questions see Mike Amberg.
New Business
1. Vests and boxes - need inventory. Herter's to
provide. Susan needs repeat of list of repairs needed on boxes.
2. ComFish sign-up sheet will follow. Coastie will
be here. Training to follow with Sharon.
Member & Visitor Comments
George Kontra reported in the past it has been
difficult to find information in the community about vessel exams. Need
to get info to Maaike for public and maybe contact insurance companies for
help in publicizing. Jackie Herter reminded members Gil did 22 exams his
last year.
Steve Campbell needed vessel safety check forms.
Discussion about activities to do with troopers
but needs to be without penalty.
Thanks to Printmasters for all the copies they've
made.
Next meeting is on 03-10-07 at 8:30 a.m. at the
Galley.
Meeting adjourned @ 9:40 a.m.
Uniforms Available Free for the Taking at USCG
Aux Office:
Pants, female size 20 L 2 pairs
Pants, female size 16 L 3 pairs
Pants, male size 36 R 3 pairs
Shirts - male, long sleeve size 16 1/2 x 34 2 shirts
Shirts - male, long sleeve size 17 x 32 1 shirt
Shirts - male, short sleeve size 16 1/2 3 shirts
Shirts - male, short sleeve size 15 1/2 2 shirts
Shirts - male, short sleeve size 15 1 shirt
Shirts - male, short sleeve size 16 1 shirt (has
shoulder boards attached)
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