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The Log Publication USCGAUX Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida
Flotilla 36
Boca Raton, Florida Division 3, 7th
CG District Aux July, 2011
Volume XLIII, Issue 1
February 2019
http://www.cgauxboca.org
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ‘Confidence’ entering Port Everglades
THIS VERSION IS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING…
No Dissemination Restrictions
The Log Publication USCGAUX Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida
From the
Helm…
Michael Byer
Flotilla Commander [email protected]
FLOTILLA COMMANDER’S REPORT
It is now a new year & our goals start now! For the next twelve months we must shine above all the
other Flotillas. This will take complete cooperation from everyone to make this happen.
Our ABS classes are being run by Andrea Rutherford. She is doing a great job, but she could always use
an extra hand. Volunteers will be greatly appreciated.
Our VE Staff Officer, Duncan Ferguson is also doing a great job, but can not do this alone. Last year we
had 249 examines. Our goal for 2019 is to increase this number by 10%. He will need a helping hand to
do this.
Debbie Davis is our FSO-PV. She is doing a great job & she also needs volunteers to step up to the
plate to become a PV.
Mario Marino oversees our store. He is trying his best to move merchandise that we have in stock.
Please look at what’s there and see if there is something there you may need, then put in your request
with Mario.
Jane Sabbagh – Should be congratulated on the job she is doing teaching the classes. She too could use
an extra helping hand.
We are looking for some staff positions to be filled. We will discuss this at our next meeting.
Andrea Rutherford, our FSO PE, has gone above and beyond the call of duty. I want to say a special
thank you for all the hard work she puts in for our unit.
Rafael Baez – There are no words to describe his creative ability & his foresight into making this better
for all of us, especially for me. He has been filling in those areas I am weak in and never once has he
complained.
Past Commander, Mario Stagliano has been the biggest help with the transition to my command. I
appreciate all his efforts.
Lynn Sauerwein FSO-IS Officer is only responsible for inputting info from the 7029s that she gets but
she can not be responsible for the 7029’s if you don’t file the 7029 yourself each month. It is of the
utmost importance to get this done in a timely manner.
Dress of the day. It is important for our image representing the Coast Guard to be in proper uniforms for
meetings and functions. If you have a uniform, please wear it with pride. IF you do not have a uniform
& you come to a meeting, please come in slacks and a button-down shirt. Shorts, T-shirts, & flip flops
are not acceptable.
Tom Thayer & I are going to try to do the best job we can do. But we can not do it alone – This is a
team effort.
If you need to reach me my cell number is 561-756-2063 and email is [email protected]
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Tom Thayer
Vice Flotilla Commander [email protected]
Here it is the February issue of the LOG. Time flies. Due to the partial Federal
Government hiatus, we missed the January however, that should not have affected us as
we now know. We could have been doing anything that is not reimbursable. Anyway, it is
on to February and getting back in the grove with Member Training, Public Education,
Vessels Exams, Marine Dealer Visits, Etc. All of things that Flotilla 3-6 does extremely well. Thanks to
the Flotilla Staff Officers and all the Instructors and participants.
I mentioned this in my January message, however, it bears repeating. We need to strengthen some of the
things that have slipped a little over the years. Things like membership, membership retention,
membership involvement, operations, etc.
The next Flotilla Meeting will be on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 1930 (7:30 P.M.) at the base. Please
make an effort to attend and wear a uniform, if you have one. If you do not have one, we would
encourage you to take that step so that you can participate in Flotilla activities outside of our regular
Flotilla Meetings and Member Training Classes. The meetings are always fun, interesting and
educational. If you are not involved, seek out ways to get involved. Those that are involved have more
fun.
“The older I get the greater power I seem to have to help the world. I am like a snowball – The further I
am rolled, the more I gain.”
-Susan B. Anthony
Mario Stagliano
IPFC
Government Shutdown
As I sit and write this on Tuesday 1/22 the Department of Homeland security is still without
a budget and is technically shutdown. Of course, many members of this department must
report for work in an unpaid status. Members of the Coast Guard fit this category. So, we
have a situation where many of our associates are without pay and are suffering financially.
Last week we put out a request for assistance. Many of you responded. A big “Thank You”
to everyone who contributed Publix gift certificates in support of Station Ft. Lauderdale. It
was very much appreciated.
Division Meeting
The Division meeting was help on Thursday Jan 17, 2019. We were the hosts for this month’s meeting.
Some of the highlights:
1. The 2018-year end financials were presented. Division 3 is in good shape
2. A 2019 budget was discussed and adopted
3. A committee was formed to review and make recommendations on the on the Division Standing
Rules. Flotilla’s are also required to review and update there standing rules as required.
4. A Fellowship committee was also formed to look into options for a combined Division 3
fellowship event. I’m chairing this committee and would be interested in receiving suggestions
from you. Email them to me at [email protected].
I look forward to seeing all of you at the February meeting!
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Jane Sabbagh
Member Training
AUXCOM (Auxiliary Communications Specialty): A group of 12 students are participating in this
course that started on Jan. 7th
and will be completed on Jan. 31st.
BOAT CREW: Classes will begin on February 6th
and will meet on Wednesday nights in February,
March, and April.
UPCOMING TRAININGS: AUXWEA (Auxiliary Weather) will be offered starting March 11 and
AUXPAT (Auxiliary Patrol) will be offered starting Apr. 29th.
CORE TRAININGS: See the courses below for the core training requirements. I will be contacting
those members who need to refresh their 5-year trainings this year, as well as any member who still
has core trainings to complete.
Workforce Resilience Training Every 5 years
Security Fundamentals Every 5 years
Privacy at DHS / Protecting Personal Information Every 5 years
Sexual Harassment Prevention Every 5 years
Civil Rights Awareness Every 5 years
Ethics 1 / Personal Gifts 1 time only
ICS 100.b Intro to the Incident Command System 1 time only
ICS 700.a Intro to National Incident Management System 1 time only
Basic Qualification Course II (New Members) 1 time only
Duncan Ferguson
Vessel Examination
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Mario Marino
Materials
Stop by the store during our Flotilla meeting and treat yourself to any of our amazing items for sale!
Lynn Sauerwein
Information Systems
When filling out your 7029 – Mission Log Activity – use the correct 99 Code. 99A – Leadership/Staff hours related to staff positions (PA/MS officers are submitted on
7030 codes).
99B – Recreational Boating Safety – includes travel/prep for Public Education, Public Affairs, Vessel
Exams, Program Visits, Operations
99C - Marine Safety – includes travel/prep for Marine Safety programs
99D - Training – including any training hours for study, classes (not submitted on 7039 Workshop)
99E - Other – all other activity not covered by 7030 or other mission codes
Mileage – number of miles used to travel for USCG Auxiliary missions, meetings, training that is NOT
reimbursed on CG or District Orders
Costs – costs for uniforms, meals, etc. related to USCG Auxiliary activity that is NOT reimbursed on CG
or District Orders, also NO GAS receipts as they are part of the mileage numbers
Jennifer Blau
Publications
Please submit any articles or photographs you would like published in the LOG… Until the
next issue…
Jim Goldasich
Operations
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Liliane Meghabghab
Navigation Services
Andrea Rutherfoord
Public Education
After the disappointment of cancelling our January ABS class, we are encouraged that
many of the prospective students are now signed up for February 2. I want to give a
big thank you to all the instructors, aids, public affairs staff, program visitors, vessel
examiners, and anyone who has referred students to the classes – it takes teamwork to
make our PE program successful. Please see me if you want to join our team of instructors. It’s a
fantastic way to reach the public and promote safe boating.
On Saturday, January 12, Florida Fish and Wildlife offered a boating education workshop in Ft.
Lauderdale. Statistics show that Florida is still number 1 in number of registered boaters, boating
accidents, and boating fatalities. Statistics also show that most accidents , including fatalities, involve
men, 35+ years old, with no boating education, on summer days (especially holidays like Memorial Day
and July 4th).
No change to this requirement: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered
by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession
photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission. See the FWC site for exceptions.
These are some key legal changes that you can find on https://myfwc.com/boating (newly designed): A new Airboat Operators Course is required for Florida airboat operators carrying passengers for hire.
The first step of the certification is to complete a boating safety course, such as ABS. After that, operators
must complete an FWC-approved course - only two are available so far.
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“Divers Down Warning Device” is the new terminology that covers all the allowable warnings devices
(flags, buoys, etc.) that divers display when in the water. Devices must still have the familiar symbol: red
background and white diagonal stripe.
“Careless [or reckless] operation of a vessel” is the new legal statute that covers activities affecting
another person or property outside the vessel. Hence, bow-riding, even for children, is no longer illegal.
We can still warn boaters of the danger of bow-riding.
FWC can now ticket “at risk vessels,” vessels that are close to be derelict. This change is intended to
encourage owners to remove or repair these vessels before they become derelict.
FWC safety decals are no longer “lifetime,” but annual. The inspection is similar to the VE stickers, but
FWC cannot ask to do a full inspection of a vessel with the FWC decal.
FWC now has “seated tasks” to determine BUI. These tasks can be conducted immediately on a vessel,
rather than after the vessel is towed or driven to shore.
Liveries can give renters a temporary certificate if they pass an online test
consisting of 25 questions. The temporary certificate is valid for one year.
Labels on life jackets are gradually changing from types (I, II, etc.) to more
understandable sizes and uses. They must still be USCG approved. Older life jackets may still be purchased/used as long as they are in serviceable condition
and USCG approved.
Thank you to Rafael Baez who created our Flotilla’s new Instagram site,
https://www.instagram.com/uscgauxiliary36/ where we will promote the
reduced fees for teens, as well as other Flotilla 36 activities. Rod Dillman has
also contributed to the site and will continue to promote the ABS classes in the
news media and social media.
The new 2019 Public Education brochure is printed with the dates of the ABS class – they are blue this
year. Pick some up in the office if you have places to distribute them.
Save the date: Boca Boating and Beach Bash
Sunday, March 10, 2019, 10 am -3 pm, Spanish
River Park. Please contact Andrea at [email protected] to volunteer, partial or full day.
Flotilla 36 will again provide line-handlers for the
11th annual event, working on the docks to assist
the volunteer boats giving rides to guests. We’ll
need plenty of volunteers for morning and
afternoon shifts. Civilian clothes. Lunch will be provided.
The Log Publication USCGAUX Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida
Barry Ruchowitz
Finance
Annual dues for 2019 are $65/member.
Our dues collection for 2019 began in August, and they are overdue after September 30. Please respond
quickly so that the staff doesn’t have to make additional phone calls or contact you by mail. We are not
sending out mailed invoices – it is costly for the flotilla.
If you intend to remain a member:
Make your $65 check out to “Flotilla 36.”
Send the check to me, either by mail or dropped off at the flotilla meeting or my mailbox at the
base. You can give your check to any other officer, as well.
If mailed, send it to:
Barry Ruchowitz, FSO-FN
11076 Via Siena
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
If you prefer to resign from the Auxiliary, please contact FC Michael Byer to begin the process of resignation. He
will contact you to complete the paperwork. We appreciate your cooperation.
Thank you for your on-going support of Flotilla 36.
Todd Greenstein
FSO-CM
Ron Dillman
FSO-PA
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Brent Davis
FSO-MS [email protected]
Ardalan Montazer
Debbie Davis
Program Visitor
Tom Thayer
FSO-DV
A Leader’s Role in Diversity
Be the voice through words, deeds, resources, and outcomes!
Tie diversity into leadership and the mission!
Ensure that trust is at the foundation of all initiatives and strategies!
Ensure your people know the bright lines – what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior
towards others!
Ensure each person knows their role in diversity and how it ties into the mission!
Pay attention to demographics from recruiting, retention, qualifying, etc.!
Constantly and consistently work on building high performance teams!
Be a developer of talent!
Truly see the greatness in each person!
Develop a culture of passion around diversity!
Source: Valuing Diversity
Honor, Respect & Devotion to Duty
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Has your Auxiliary member ID card expired?
Once a year, check the expiration date on your member ID card. The card is valid for 5 years. When it’s time to get a new
card, you initiate the process. If it’s within a few months of expiration, or has already expired:
1. Tell the FC or VFC that you need a renewed ID card. They can help you get started.
2. Have your picture taken in the office (red background, uniform shirt). Zoom in so only your head with the red
background is showing.
3. In an email, send the picture to the FC. Also provide the current information on the back of your card: Height
(inches), weight, eye color, hair color, blood type, date of birth, and ID number.
The FC will submit your photo and information into the system. In a few weeks, the new card will be sent to the FC, who
will have it at meetings. Bring your old card to swap out for the new card.
Note: If you present an expired card at the gate of a military base, you will not be allowed entry and your card might even be
confiscated.
Here are some useful local boating websites:
Port Everglades: http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com
Boca Raton Inlet: http://www.pbcgov.com/webcams/bocainlet/
Boca Raton South Beach Park: http://evsboca.netfirms.com/
Lake Boca Webcam: http://lakebocacam.com/
Delray Beach: http://delraybeachwebcam.com/
Jupiter Inlet: http://www.evsjupiter.com/main.htm
Lake Worth or Palm Beach Inlet: http://www.pbcgov.com/webcams/lwi/
Boynton Beach or South Lake Worth Inlet: http://www.pbcgov.com/webcams/slwi/
Florida Intracoastal Waterway Bridge Guide
http://www.hisc.org/Cruising/FloridaAtlIntracostalWaterwayMovableBridgeGuide.pdf
Hillsboro Inlet Tides
http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?site=Hillsboro+Inlet,+Coast+Guard+Light+Station+Florida
Hillsboro Inlet Tides (and other stuff)
http://www.windfinder.com/tide/Hillsboro_Inlet_Coast_Guard_Light_Station_Florida
Important Web Sites:
http://www.cgauxboca.org/
Flotilla 36 Log, roster, flotilla info - USCGAUX Home USCG.org
http://home.auxidept.org/
National Info. What’s New Page, USCG Seventh District , AUXINFO Division 3 Flotilla 6
http://www.cgaux7.org/index7.htm?page=members
USCG Seventh District /Diraux.org http://d7diraux.org/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=d7diraux/d7gw.htm
Gateway Membership ID cards, Member Training Guide, Introduction to training available, Member Training Qualification
Guide, All Courses, Division 3 Training Guide, Training in Division 3, Division 3 Member Training Guide, Training in
Division 3, New Member Training power point presentation, History of USCG, Auxiliary New Member Course Student
Study Guide -1.pdf 06,
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FEBRUARY 2019
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
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ABS Class All Day
VE Lake Ida
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
AUXLMS Part A
0800 - 1700 .
Flotilla Meeting VE Silver Palm Park
1930 - 2100 AUXLMS Part A1900
0900
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AUXLMS Part A
Staff Meeting
0800 - 1300 1930 - 2100 VE Lake Ida 0900
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VE Silver Palm Park
0900 .
AUXLMS Part B AUXLMS Part B
1900 - 2000 0800 - 1700
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AUXLMS Part B 0800
- 1300
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The LOG is published monthly by:
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 36
Marine Safety Building
3939 North Ocean Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-391-3600
Email: [email protected]
Flotilla Meetings are held on the First Thursday of each month at 7:30PM
The Marine Safety building is immediately
south of Spanish River Blvd on A1A.
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