FLOTILLA 10 - Dunedin

DISTRICT 07 DIVISION 11

Important Stuff

Secretary

Next Auxiliary Meeting

June 12th

At the Clearwater Air Station

      Flotilla 11-10 Auxiliary Meeting Minutes

                    Date 14 August, 2008

Members Attending: Bob Holden, Henry Loscher, Jim Ryder, Charles Gilbert, Maxell Garrison, Tom Loughlin, Pakita Leone, Elaine Clark, Bill Clark, Larry O’Brien, Roy Bertke, Nick Nelson, Steve Rea, David E. Murphy, Kevin McConn, Bill Allbright, John Roberge, Guy Warner, Heidi Warner, Don Brackett, Doug Simms and Don Hoge.

Guests: Ernie and Edna Schwabe, Flotilla 11-7, John W. Curtis, John Tassinaro, Paul Harmon, Kitty Nicolai, Robert A. Ayers, Fred Knatochuil, Doreen Korder and Karen Miller, Division 11 Captain.. 

Guest Speaker:  LTJG Chris Enoksen, H-60J Pilot and former CG 47” MLB coxswain 

Steve Rea convened the meeting at 1905.   The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a moment of silence for those who had crossed the bar and for our armed forces in harms way. 

Don Hoge introduced the Guest Speaker. 

LTJG Enoksen thanked the Auxiliary for our help and doing what we do.  His talk included training minimums, pilot and aircrew procedures, why the practice must be done at night, why they need cover by a surface unit, what the risks are to the aircraft, the swimmers, the boats, what is PATCH, MATCH, what we should watch out for.  He also spoke about the dangers to surface vessels being too close to a hovering helicopter.  Also he spoke about the danger of flying, disintegrating rotator blades should the helicopter go into the water.  The talk was followed by an interesting question and answer session. 

Steve Rea welcomed our guests.  He reminded the Flotilla of our upcoming election to be held in the October 9th meeting.  Bob Holden, Election Committee Chairman, requested those interested in running for office to submit their letters. 

A motion was made by Tom Loughlin, seconded by Jim Ryder to approve the minutes of the July 10^th Flotilla Meeting.  The motion was passed. 

Steve Rea reminded Ops and coxswains to complete their reports as soon as possible. 

FC Update

Steve Rea discussed the following:

• Fuel Budget
• Annual Currency Check
• CG Auxiliary Logo in Window
• Division Meeting on 16 August
• Auxiliary National Conference 19-24 August in Orlando
• District Seven Conference 18-21 September in Jacksonville
• Flotilla Elections 9 October
• Division Elections 18 October

Staff Reports 

CM Walter Murray

Walter Murray was out of town and in his absence Don Hoge announced that the third VHF FM radio with DSC is operational in the radio room.  He invited those interested to try it out.  He also mentioned the need to have MMSI numbers readily available to watchstanders.. 

PV Cono Casale submitted the following report:

11-10 Program Visitors are visiting all Partners on a monthly basis. Another new Partner has been added, RIDENOW power sports of Clearwater, bringing the total number of Partners to 24 serviced by our Flotilla. We encourage our Program Visitors to enlist the merchants you deal with to sign up as Partners as long as no other PV services them. PV’s remember to stamp the material you distribute with our Flotilla address and phone number. The stamp is located at the radio room in the desk drawer. Please inform Elaine Clark, FSO-MA or myself when more books or pamphlets need to be ordered.  Don’t forget to distribute the schedule for our Safe Boating Courses.  

OP Bob Holden reported the following:

2008 1^st Half Summary:

11-10 Completed 66 Patrols for a total of over 990 hours on the water.

1.      C-130 –13

2.      Helo –6

3.      Station Support ( 2fer tues ) –6

4.      Regatta Patrols –6

5.      SAR Call Out –1

6.      Safety/Training –26

7.      Oex Enroute –8

There were 11 reported SARs.

Not reported were the Oex sorties and SARs. 

July 2008 Operations Summary:

There were 13 originally scheduled Patrols

A total of four (4) were cancelled for various reasons:

1.      Weather

2.      Schedule Conflicts

3.      Personal reasons

Actual completed missions – 9

1.      C-130 – 3

2.      Helo Ops – 1

3.      Safety/Training – 1

4.      Oex – 4

5.      SARs – 1 Going Once

                    1 Resolute II

                    3 Guardian

Required Reports:

        1.Be sure that you keep up with the vessel Log Book

2.5132—to SO-OP

3.7030—to FSO-IS

4.If a SAR—7034 to SO-OP, Station Sand Key.

                       SAR Scenario to SO-OP, DCP 11, FSO-PA, FSO-OP,

                      FC, FVC.

        5.ATON discrepancy—7054 to FSO-AN        

Please keep the FSO-OP informed about your patrol:

        1.Go/no go—why, if no go

        2. SAR ?

        3.Problems?

Coxswains: Once again—I need to be informed, in a timely manner, whether your patrol was a go or no go. If no, why. SAR? Write it up.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

VE Bill Clark reported the following:

Just a reminder, I have initiated a special email address to help boaters who would like to schedule a vessel safety check. This new email address is safeboat@verizon.net. When I receive a request, I will distribute the checks to those members who need vessel exams to maintain their competency.Congratulations. Thanks all the hard work of the vessel examiners, we are at 100 vessel exams for the year. I especially want to recognize John Fiorillo who has the most so far with 20 vessel exams. However, I also want to acknowledge Buddy Casale and Larry O’Brien who are in a very close second with 14 exams each. While I know it gets harder later in the year, please continue to try to do vessel exams, and if you would like to do a special event, please let me know so I can help you. 

Below is the number of exams done so far this year. I would like to remind all vessel examiners that they must have at least five (5) vessel exams to maintain their certification. Please make sure to do a 7038 each time you do vessel examinations. In the comment section, please indicate where the exams were done and the date. The 7038 must be sent to Walt Murray at his auxdatawpm@verizon.net address. Please be sure to send me a copy of the 7038 as well.

PE Larry O’Brien reported the following:

• On July 14^th, 15^th, & 17^th 11 Students graduated the ABS Course. Scores on the Core Chapters were mixed, not as high as we have had in the past. The class consisted of non-boaters & 4 students under 21. Scores remained high on FL. Law.

 July 23^rd the IT Staff held a in-house workshop. Topics were “improving” our ability to teach the ABS Course, the BS&S Course and look at the possibility of teaching the “ Weekend Navigator” Course. Committees were set up to review the slides for change recommendations for both Courses, as well as looking into the Nav Course. Notes from the workshop are available for all on the members PE web-page.  

• We have a ABS Course scheduled for August 23^rd &24^th with registration on August 18^th. Please contact Bill Clark if you are available to teach or aid.

• Henry Loscher has donated a set of Walkie-Talkies for a BS&S radio section and a wireless mouse.
• Larry gave Jim Ryder a check for $500.00 which was for the additional PE course in 2007/

CS Larry O’Brien reported the following:

Our Web-Site is up and running.  Your suggestions are welcomed.

MA Elaine Clark reported the following:

1.  Textbooks for the ABS course were ordered.  The cost for a case of ten books was
           $115.

2. The Flotilla’s PPE inventory is being updated.  Thanks to all of the members who responded quickly.  There are only a few items left to verify so I anticipate that the inventory will be completed soon. 

3.  Numerous orders were placed for postage, stationary, and materials requested by
      PA, PE, and RBVP.

Don Hoge announced that Sterns had donated 11 PFDs, 10 are to be used by VEs and 1 for PA.  These are inflatables, but not automatic.

MT Don Hoge reported the following:

1. Certifications:  None since last report.

2. Coxswain/Boatcrew Training:

    Expect to request CXN QEs for Jim Ryder and Max Garrison during Labor Day weekend at Sand Key.

3. Course completions:

        Administrative Procedures:

            Jim Ryder

            Bill Clark

            Elaine Clark

            Charlie Gilbert

        NAVRULES 70

            Bill Clark

            Elaine Clark

4. Courses in session.

        3 members attending ongoing APC.

5. C-Schools

    Buddy Casale & Tom Loughlin scheduled for SC&E during NACON 19-24 August.

6. TCT

    Gary Gray completed 8 hour TCT at Homosassa Springs, 26 July

7. AUXDATA Documentation

    Thanks to DCP, problem with AUXDATA documentation for those completing AUXSC&E has been resolved.  AUXSC&E has been entered as equivalent for AUXSAR and SC&E Train the Trainer has also been entered for Garrison, Hoge, McConn and Ryder.

8. Problems / Concerns.

        New requirement for ICS 210.  All pilots and coxswains must complete this classroom course by 31MAR09.  There are no instructors designated nor classes scheduled.  When addressed up the MT staff chain, the leadership chain answered with "don't be concerned". 

PA Tom Loughlin reported the following:

This past month was interesting. I became a member of the Military and Veterans Committee of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce along with the AIRSTA and Sand Key. The goal/mission is to make the public even more aware of the various agencies (such as the Auxiliary) and what we can do for them and that Pinellas County has the second largest concentration of military / veterans in the United States. The AIRSTA is the largest employer in the Greater Clearwater area.

The Dunedin Recreation Center hosted a Safety Day for their 180 children at their day camp. John Fiorillo applied tattoos and helped Charlie Gilbert with the Officer Snook Trash Pollution Game. Edna and Ernie Schwabe talked Doreen Kordek of the D7 Store into joining us. I even have a picture of Edna dancing with Ernie (wearing the 7’ tall inflatable Joe Coastie costume).

Tom reported that the Safety Harbor Boat Club was holding Boating Safety event. They asked us if we would put up a booth.  Tom said that he needs more information on this. 

PB Dick Bangs submitted the following report:

The August edition of the WET GAZETTE was compiled, edited and submitted for approval on the 8^th of August.  Steve Rea approved on August 8^th.  The issue was emailed and sent via snail mail on August 11^th.

Steve Rea reported the following:

Past Events

·         4-6 July SAR duty for OE crews at Station Sand Key

Upcoming Events August/September

·         16 August, 0900 – Division Meeting, Tarpon Springs Elks Club

·         19-24 August – Auxiliary National Conference, Orlando

·         30 August- 1 September - SAR duty and training for OE crews at Station Sand Key

·         18-21 September – Auxiliary District Seven Conference, Jacksonville, FL

·         9 October – Flotilla Elections

·         18 October – Division elections.

Unfinished Business

Jim Ryder announced that our phone charges would be at the unlimited local phone call rate.  The estimated savings is $7.00 per month.

Steve Rea distributed new ID cards.

New Business

John Roberge described his recent trip to the West Indies.

A motion was made by Tom Loughlin, seconded by Jim Ryder to adjourn.  The motion was passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 2047 

Respectfully submitted,

Henry Loscher FSO-SR

last updated: 08/23/2008