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Auxiliary Meeting FC Amberg called the meeting to order at 08:38. The pledge of allegiance was recited and prayer was offered by Mark Nymeyer. FC Amberg introduced Caleb Amberg, Drew from the Daily Mirror and Chief Hazlitt from the Boat House. Chief Hazlitt spoke about new boats coming and their desire to have the Auxiliary provide ABC training for all personnel who use the recreational boats at the Boat House. He requested at least 3 classes before the boating season begins on May 15. FC Amberg swore in new member Laura Slater. FC Amberg gave Susan Nymeyer her 5 year certificate FC Amberg reported on the Test Recall on Feb. 7. It took 22 minutes to make contacts with a 70.4% recall success rate. Flotilla Staff officer Reports were given by Susan Nymeyer (CS, IS); Bob Hough (OP); Gail Otto (PA) and Alan Morris (VE) Bob Hough reported that plans are in place for Crew Training in conjunction with Reserve training that is being set up by the Fire Chief on Base and Coxswain training should be available in June. We can also access TCT through the Fire Chief’s efforts. Further, OP Hough advised that those interested get the Seamanship manual and other materials ahead of time and that ordering be done now. FC Amberg reminded members of District Conference this week and Joy Ng passed a card for retiring LCDR Albright along with a gift from the Flotilla. FC Amberg announced upcoming 100, 200, and 300 level ICS training. 100 & 200 levels can be done online New Business: Thanks were shared for Mike Herter who secured the new Coastie that arrived in town recently. We will have to secure batteries so it is operational and when it is ready for operations training will be scheduled so that it can be utilized at COMFISH and the Health Fair which are being held together this year in March. There was other discussion about utilizing Coastie in the Grade Schools as well as getting it to the villages if possible. Lyn Schwarz asked if it was possible to utilize Coastie on Earth Day. Members were reminded by ABC instructors that there is still a need for someone to lead and coordinate the ABC training dates and for others to step up and become instructors so that the burden does not rest on a few. Adjourned: 09:44 Respectfully
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