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FSO Public Affairs 11-10 Monthly Report – Heidi Warner
c: 813 240-1727 /
heidi.warner@verizon.net
Dunedin’s US Coast Guard Auxiliary
website:
http://a0701110.uscgaux.info
Month:
May 2009
Staff Position: Public Affairs
Goals of the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs program:
- Publicizing the aims, purposes and activities of Auxiliary to develop
public understanding and appreciation of its role
- Assisting the Coast Guard in carrying out its public information for
Boating Education and Safety.
Summary of Dunedin Flotilla 11-10 Public
Affairs Activities
The month of May
was chock full of tremendous participation by Flotilla 11-10’s members
in Division wide National Boating Safety Week (NSBW) events and
coordination with the “Gold Side” US Coast Guard R&D Radar missions.
Heidi is busy consolidating a Division wide report on NSBW – watch for
her article in the CHIP LOG.
May 16 –
Vessel Safety Checks at Caledesi Island
Tom Loughlin, Bill
Clark, Buddy Casale, Elaine Clark and Heidi Warner were greeted by a
beautiful day at Caledesi Island on May 16 for our Vessel Safety Check
day. Heidi stayed busy manning a table full of Public Safety information
while the rest of the crew conducted Vessel Exams. Look for pictures on
our web site. We made great friends and a new partner with the park
rangers, conducted 12 vessel exams and signed up 5 new Aux recruits.
Publicity
St. Pete Times
– Clearwater and Dunedin Flotilla have paired up in a joint ad for our
Boating Safety classes which will be published starting with our June
classes.
C&N Publications - Heidi has just met with C&N Publication’s
editor Dan Bobel and will be publishing a one quarter page USCG Aux
editorial column monthly. C&N publication’s newspapers are mailed
monthly to a territory which includes Dunedin and areas north through
southwest Pasco County / Trinity area. Look for lots of local pictures
of our activities and links to the Division boating class web site.
Dunedin Flotilla’s phone number as point of contact is being confirmed
with staff officers.
Moody Radio – Heidi and Tom Loughlin will be meeting with Moody
Radio to put together radio public safety spots the week of June 8th.
Your stories and pictures
As always, we love to see your pictures and stories on the USCG Aux
events and patrols you’ve participated in. Heidi will use your pictures
in our media. Please send Heidi emails with the full size pictures and
story / write-ups for use in newspapers, etc.
Want to put something up on the Dunedin flotilla web site? http://a0701110.uscgaux.info
Please convert your stories / pictures to “PDF file format” so we can
save space. You can use one of the free print converters such as PDF995.
Download the free PDF995 converter from the following website. This
creates a virtual “PDF” printer in your printer list. Once you’ve loaded
the software, just print your files with the printer “PDF995”. To keep
the software free - say “yes” to “continue to use the sponsored
version”. Then you’ll see a new PDF version of your picture or file
which you can save to your PC and mail to Larry O’Brien. PDF995 web
site:
http://www.pdf995.com/
Boating Safety Education / Vessel Safety
Check Fliers
New orange trifold Boating
Safety Education / Vessel Safety Check fliers are available – with the
education schedule for the rest of 2009. These fliers are being
distributed mainly through Partner displays and our PA events and are
available to all the members for distribution. Topics on the fliers
include “About Boating Safely”, “Boating Skills and Seamanship”, “Navigation
for the Recreational Boater” classes,
and Vessel Safety Checks for 2009.
Upcoming Events
Please call Heidi to participate in
these rewarding times of fellowship and pride in the Auxiliary and the
US Coast Guard mission. Let me know if you would like to put together an
event and I’ll be glad to help. We have an extensive library of
brochures and displays.
Boating Safety Classes
June - Heidi has contacted the Dunedin Sailing Center, a lead
from Touch A Truck, and will be coordinating planning with their
Commodore and Larry O’Brien to create a BS&S class for the Sailing
Center.
Help fill in our scheduled Classes: http://a0701110.uscgaux.info
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June 20, 21 About Boating Safely (register
in classroom June 15)
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July 6 – 29 Boating Skills / Seamanship (register
in classroom July 1)
Dunedin Library Children’s program (July)
Heidi has scheduled three 1 hour children’s programs at Dunedin
Library with Phyllis Gorshe, head of Youth Services. Come join the fun
as we plant our seeds of boating safety messages with the children.
Dunedin Public Library is located at 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL
346998 (727-298-3080 ext. 238)
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6:30 – 7:30 pm Wed. July 15
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6:30 – 7:30 pm Wed. July 29th
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2:00 – 3:00 Sat. July 25
The programs will be open to kids ages 5-12 and their parents. I’m
hoping to get a static boat display from our flotilla to put into the
Library’s driveway by the playground as part of the interactive program.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Public
Affairs Message
The goals of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs program are:
- Publicizing the aims, purposes and activities of Auxiliary to develop
public understanding and appreciation of its role
- Assisting the Coast Guard in carrying out its public information for
Boating Education and Safety.
For more info on HOW TO SAVE A LIFE and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary:
http://a0701110.uscgaux.info
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uniformed civilian,
volunteer component of Team Coast Guard assists the active duty Coast
Guard in most of its varied missions. These men and women can be found
on the nation's waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock,
performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel
safety checks and public education. Its over 28,000 members contribute
millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.
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