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Privacy Act of 1974.

Volume MMXV Issue 10 October 2015

MONTHLY MEETING

Wednesday

October 7

1900 at

Station Georgetown

The Auxiliary is guided by the

current equal opportunity policies

of the Commandant of the Coast

Guard. No person shall be subject

to discrimination in the Auxiliary

or its programs because of race,

color, religion, sex, age, national

origin, or disability.

Table of Contents

FC Comments – P2

VFC Comments – P6

Minutes—P3-4

FSO Reports – P5-6

Oktoberfest – P7-8

Calendar – P0

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

District 7 Division 12 Flotilla 10

Georgetown South Carolina

Come to Celebrate

October 7

Flotilla Meeting

Station Georgetown

Here we are into fall, and we have had a pretty busy month of September. I want to thank Hap for conducting three patrols as well as a charting class. It appears the members that need to be both certified and recertified are now ready for the QE session. And so I will need to make contact with the QE’s and submit several dates. We just returned from the Keys and Key West, and while there I made my annual visit to CG Station Key West where I met a Coastie and took a tour of the base and docks with several CG Cutters and the fast response boats. They remain busy chasing drug boats and illegal immigrants. My wife (Natalie) and I will be hosting our 16th annual Oktoberfest party here at the Boathouse on October 31st. This has always been a fun time to get together and enjoy comradery. This year as in the past we will be joined with our Wedgefield Boat Club, who will be doing a chili cook off with several members.

In Freedom, Friendship and Charity,

Ed Wozniak, Jr.

FROM THE HELM Flotilla Com m ander

Com m ents

The Crow’s Nest USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 070-12-10 October 2015

Flotilla 12-10 Meeting

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Meeting called to order at 1900 by Ed Wozniak, Flotilla Commander. Reggie Hollar led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ed Wozniak gave the Invocation. Guest: Don Gearing from Pawleys Island Secretary’s Report: A motion was made by John Murphy and seconded by Hap James to accept the August Minutes. The motion was passed. Finance Report: Mike Davis gave the financial report. Reported he has received the dues for 2016 from 15 members. Station Georgetown Comments: None Flotilla Commander Comments: Ed Wozniak, FC, reported that the members working for certification and QE had a successful charting class at Mike Davis’s home. He thanked Mike for his hospitability. Vice Flotilla Commander Comments: Hap James, Vice Flotilla Commander, stated he will meet with anyone to go over items for QE. Discussed a memo he received about discontinuing National Digital Augmentation for GPS. This will not affect us on the coast but the flotillas on the Lakes may be affected. If anyone wants to comment, please let him know. Two Boat drills will continue along with Flotilla 12-4 and charting. Flotilla Staff Officer Reports: FSO-IS – Sue Hastings asked if anyone did not get copy of updated roster and activities for August. FSO-NS – Bill Unger reported that they did a night NS patrol for AVs to get in their required verifications for Currency Maintenance. They checked 39 ATONS. Had 5 Aid discrepancies and all bridges had issues. Bill also mentioned that by the end of 2016 Aids Verifiers will need to take the PQS for AV to be recertified. FSO-OP – Hap James reported that the Coxswains did a night patrol to get in their four hour requirement for Operations. Members are getting ready for QE. FSO-PA – Bill Unger passed around sign-up sheets for the following events: Georgetown Wooden Boat Show Sat/Sun, Oct. 17/18, Andrews Veterans Parade on Sat., Nov. 7 at 10 AM, and the Georgetown Veterans Parade on Wed., Nov. 11. FSO-PE – Chuck Budnick was not at the meeting but Ed Wozniak reported that he had made arrangements with the owner of the Quality Inn who is graciously giving us use of a Conference Room at no charge for our PE classes. We need to put signs up advertising the class at Quality Inn, Hampton Inn, Georgetown Landing and Dry Boat Stack (the owner of Quality Inn owns all the establishments except the Dry Boat Stack which is owned by his son). Old Business: None


Flotilla 12-10 Meeting Minutes (Continued) New Business: Ed Wozniak, FC appointed the election committee for Nov. 4 election for Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander. IPFC Rick Bankert will be the Chairman with Reggie Hollar and John Murphy. Anyone interested in running for office will need to send their written requests to the committee. Sue Hastings, FSO-SR, will not be at the meeting and Mike Davis was appointed as Acting Secretary for the meeting. Ed also brought up that the Flotilla will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on October 8, 2015. The Flotilla was chartered in 1965. The Flotilla will have a cake at the October meeting and will invite oldest members (Active and Retired) to the meeting. He stated that Sue Hastings had made him aware of the upcoming anniversary. A suggestion was made to send an article about the Anniversary to the Georgetown Times. Ed asked Bill Unger and Reggie Hollar to work on this. Ed also reported that he is planning an Oktoberfest Party at his home on Saturday, October 31 in conjunction with the Wedgefield Boat Club (many members of the boat club are also members of the Flotilla). He asked if we would like to have a combined Flotilla/Boat Club event. A motion was made to hold a combined Flotilla/Wedgefield Boat Club event on October 31 by Kerry Williams and seconded by Karl Gettmann. The motion was passed. A motion to contribute up to $150 from the Flotilla Refreshment fund to pay for Clams, Crabs, and drinks was made by John Murphy and seconded by Hap James. The motion was passed. Each couple would bring a covered dish to pass and BYOB. Awards: Ed Wozniak, FC, presented to Sue Hastings the Public Education Performance Award for 2015. Training: Rick Bankert presented as part of his C-School training for AUX-04 Communication Services a PowerPoint on the Flotilla Website. Rick also presented a PowerPoint on the Waterway Watch Program. After the meeting was adjourned Sue Hastings presented the Privacy Awareness course as part of our mandated courses. Final Comments: A discussion was made about the EPIRB Batteries and John Murphy reported that Henry Platt, ASC for Sector Charleston has requested a list of names of those who have had their batteries expired and not received new batteries yet. Also, John reported that Flotilla 12-2 in Little River has voted to be disestablished by the end of the year. Carl Brown from 12-2 is very ill and is in MUSC and members are encouraged to send him and his wife, Jeanette a note or card. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Richard Schmidt and seconded by Kerry Williams at 2005

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Hastings, Secretary


FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICER REPORTS

Communication Services – Rick Bankert FSO-CS All members are reminded that if you log in as a member, new pages and information may be available as you search through the flotilla, division, district and national web pages.

Human Relations – Rick Bankert, FSO-HR All members are asked to keep new members in mind. See what we can all do, to invite and interest people we meet, to develop an interest in the Auxiliary.

Information Services - Sue Hastings, FSO-IS Thank you to those who have sent in their mission and activity logs. Your hours, exams, visits, are important to the Coast Guard and Auxiliary leadership.

Materials – Karin Hollar, FSO-MA An order was sent to ANSC in September for children coloring books. All the items that were on the order were stock out. I will be placing an order for more postage stamps in October. Please drop me an e-mail prior to our meeting if you need supplies

Member Training – Reggie Hollar, FSO-MT Flotilla 12-10 only has two of the mandatory courses to complete. Thanks to the instructors especially Sue Hastings for facilitating the courses. Also to the dedicated Auxiliarists who have been able to attend the meetings to receive credit for the courses. Member is also reminded that ICS 100 and 700 must be taken and are on line. Surface Operations are ongoing to prepare members for QE audits prior to cold weather and water.

Navigation Systems – Bill Unger, FSO-NS Allen James drove to Pawleys Pier and Heritage Marina and reported that all lights attached to piers were operational. All are PATON’s (private aids to navigation).

Operations – Hap James, FSO-OP Keep training for QE, coming up shortly! Review the check ride requirements and know all thoroughly. Members needing additional chart work let me know when members needing practice can be put together a class. We have several locations to meet....a new one is HGTC in Georgetown.. You must be recommended by the FC before you can take QE and he must be sure you are ready. Train and study .



Public Affairs – Bill Unger, FSO-PA The following events are planned for October and November. Be sure to sign up to support them:

Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, Front Street, Georgetown Saturday, Oct. 17, 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm Sunday, Oct. 18, noon - 4pm

Andrews Veteran's Day Parade & Ceremony, Main St., Andrews Saturday, Nov. 7, 10am

Georgetown Veteran's Day Parade, Front St., Georgetown Wednesday, Nov. 11

Flotilla Election Committee – Rick Bankert, IPFC Chairman Any member interested in running for an elected position (Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander can notify any of the three committee members (John Murphy, Vito Giardina, or R ick Bankert). The Flotilla elections will be at our ember 4 Flotilla meeting

Vice Flotilla Commander’s Report:

Elections are coming up! Talk to members you think will make a good officer. Volunteer for Staff positions and consider being an" assistant staff officer" ( an unofficial position, but you can be of service while learning the job ). Become active! All of us volunteered to take part in the Auxiliary.....now volunteer to do a job!

Hap James Vice Flotilla Commander

FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICER REPORTS (Continued)

RAIN OR SHINE

What: Flotilla 12-10 Oktoberfest combined with

the Wedgefield Boat Club

When: Saturday, October 31st

, 2015 Please call Natalie at

843- 545-9750 To RSVP

Time: Noon (until)

Where: Ed & Natalie Wozniak's house

50 Live Oak Ln.

Wedgefield Plantation

Georgetown, SC

(Map on 2nd

page)

Flotilla 12-10 Oktoberfest, October 31st, 2015

SPECIAL NOTE:

The Wedgefield Boat Club (WBC) will be doing their annual Chili-cook

off during the Oktoberfest and invites our flotilla members to join in and

bring their pot of chili for the judging. If you should decide to join in,

please do not bring any other food. A trophy will be awarded to the

winner.

Also, the WBC will be doing their annual Halloween costumes, and you

are invited to come with costume if you wish. There will be prizes

awarded.

Just another fun time!!

If you care to cook any large amount of meatballs, barbecue pork or chicken, etc…please call to

let us know and we will happily reimburse you.

Suggested food for the party:

Macaroni salad Coleslaw

Meatballs Barbecue Pork

Chicken Rolls

Soda Baked Macaroni

"Ed Judd" Deviled Eggs Any Kishes

Baked Beans Tossed Salad

Kielbasa Ziti

Your own Specialty!!!!

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Wozniak

Flotilla 12-10

Calendar

October 2015


USCG Station Georgetown 355 Marina Drive

Georgetown, SC 29440 Auxiliary Liaison: BMI Gregory Caddell Phone: (843) 546-2742 Email: [email protected]

Sector Charleston Operator: (843) 724-7669

Flotilla Elected Officers

Flotilla Commander: Ed Wozniak, Jr (843) 545-9750

Vice Flotilla Commander: Hap James (843) 314-3850

Immediate Past Flotilla Commander: Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Flotilla Staff Officers

Communications Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Com. Services Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Diversity Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Finance Mike Davis (843) 527-3448

Human Resources Rick Bankert (843) 655-9861

Information Services Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Marine Safety John Murphy (843 436-0129

Materials Karin Hollar (843) 546-6450

Flotilla Staff Officers

Member Training Reggie Hollar (843) 546-6450

Navigation Systems Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Operations Hap James (843)314-3850

Program Visitor Karl Gettmann (843) 520-0932

Public Affairs Bill Unger (843) 527-7840

Public Education Chuck Budnick (843) 650-1549

Publications Dave Hastings (843) 546-3259

Secretary Sue Hastings (843) 546-3259

Vessel Examiner Kerry Williams (843) 603-6004

Flotilla Website:

http://a0701210.uscgaux.info


http://a0701210.uscgaux.info/

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