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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 12-8, 7TH DISTRICT

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1900 September 10 2003
FLOTILLA COMMANDER
Brett Grooms FC Starting in this issue of Scuttlebutt we will feature a members OPFAC boat. Each OPFAC owner has been asked to supply a My finger is healing and Im almost back to picture and a short description that reveal both the my screaming speed of 35 words a minute specifications and character of their craft. Special thanks to typing. I want to thank everyone who was FSO Bob Lovinger for his timely response. FSO-PB at the August meeting for making all our guests feel welcome. I received a very kind OPFAC Skullduggery note from Debbie Smith (who attended the meeting from CA.) She was amazed at the kindheartedness and interest our members showed to her. Its easy to get caught up in our own little world and forget there are a lot of Auxiliarists across this country who also dedicate their time for better and safer waterways. I encourage everyone to contact Flotillas that are near your vacation spots and meet with them and/or attend one of their meetings. Its a great way to meet some wonderful people and get a better understanding of what Auxiliarists do across the country. Ive had the opportunity to do just that and have made some lasting friendships this way. So the next time you travel take some time and meet your comrades youll be very happy you did. Use the Flotilla Finder (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/getzip.html) to find Flotillas near where you will be. Are you interested in becoming a Qualification Examiner? The requirements to become a QE are that you: 1 - Must have been an Aux. Coxswain for at least one full year. 2 - Must have been an Aux. qualified instructor for one full My boat, Skullduggery, is a 40-foot Island Gypsy. I bought it in Ft. Lauderdale about the end of 1998 when it was 4 years year. 3 - Must have completed the Aux. specialty courses for Aux. old. The original owner made many changes made when the Search and Rescue (AUXSAR) and Auxiliary Patrol (AUXPAT). boat was built, including moving the helm station forward and 4 Must have completed 8 or 16 hour Team Coordination to starboard and adding the aft hard top and perhaps the fly bridge hard top. Training in the last 2 years. Preparing the boat as an OPFAC involves having a VSE in the Auxiliary inspect the boat according to CG requirements. In addition to the usual VSC requirements, which every boat should meet, you need the national and CG Auxiliary ensign,

Flotilla 12-8 OPFACS

first aid kit, charts, a deviation and an RPM/speed table, patrol signboards and patrol ensign, local tide tables and light lists, Nav rules, a kicker (skiff) hook, a towing bridle, an extra anchor & rode, search light, loud hailer, and some other things. However these are the main items. As for special missions, two stand out in particular. The first commenced on the morning of 9/12 when Bob Kreiling, then OPS officer called to ask if my boat was available and we went out and did a four or five hour patrol, just showing the flag and observing in the harbor. The CG was then I think in a lockdown mode. The second was in February or March of 2002 when we were one of several boats that tested the security perimeters. We were not successful, but a boat with Bob Kreiling on it came up with a clever test, pretending to have a medical emergency aboard that did breach the perimeter. I sure hope they learned from that clever stunt.

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Scuttlebutt September 2003 Course descriptions, costs and other vital information on each of the below can be found at http://www.uscgauxcharleston.org/PublicEducation.htm BSP. BOATING SAFELY PROGRAM
Nov. 8 & 15

LETS GO SAILING
Nov. 8 & 15

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM

Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1

Career Counselor
Brent Hepburn FSO-CC We don't have much time to lose! I'm talking about identifying good candidates for admission to the USCG Academy in summer 2004. High school seniors start applying about now, so we need to encourage the cream of the cream of this year's graduating class to think about coming aboard. Please direct anyone to me who meets the basic qualifications and is a real sharp thinker in class and good on the playing fields as well. My number is 884-6625. Remember, we are ALL recruiters when we chose to wear the uniform. Best of all -.

ADVANCED COASTAL NAVIGATION

To Be Announced

Dean Creed FSO-IS You do a lot for the CG and CGAUX. Be proud of your contribution and let it show! This is, after all, what the Coast Guard has asked you to do track the time you spend volunteering and submit the associated form. A big thank you goes to all who Operations complete and send in forms. And, an offer Allen James FSO-OP to anyone with questions about where to begin: please call or Operations met our patrol requirement for email me and Ill walk you through it. August and continue to train crew and Speaking of all we do, later in this newsletter is a summary coxswain candidates. During the month we report I created from the information in AUXDATA (as of were requested to assist in a nighttime helo 25AUG2003). Take a moment to review it. Please pay operations. The tasks are the same as daytime particular attention to those items associated with maintaining ops with one big exception...the only light is qualifications (Coxswains, Crew, Instructors, Vessel from the helo's very bright spotlight shining Examiners) and verify that the information is correct. There directly from above onto the deck, while rotor wash is blurring are only a few months left in 2003! Please let me know if you your vision! As with all assignments, we completed the have any questions or concerns with the data. mission successfully. A reminder to all crew and coxswains, who must get current, The summary report(s) are on page 6,7 and 8. be sure to schedule whatever you need as soon as possible! Those needing QE certification will be notified when QE's are Aids to Navigation scheduled. Dan Crowley FSO-AN

Information Systems

Public Education
Richard Daniel FSO-PE

Another Boating Skills and Seamanship starts September 8th with about 50 people preregistered. This BS&S will cover 8 chapters and will be held at the Coast Guard Base every Monday night from 7: PM until 9: PM.

After quite a hiatus, for one repair after another, the mechanic tells me my OPFAC will have been made ready by Friday 5 SEP, so I hope by the time you read this that we will have been able to conduct a PATON patrol in the lower AOR for our Flotilla, from Stono Marina to the South Edisto. Richard Daniels new OPFAC is almost ready for patrols, but he will not be able to make this one. He is

hoping to have the Miss Liz ready for our night PATON patrol I can take membership applications for this class from now scheduled for Saturday 20 SEP, either down the AICW or up until about one week before, which is October 23rd. the Cooper. Public Affairs That one will start about 1400 and end about 2000. Contact Dean Creed FSO-PA Richard directly if you are interested. Meanwhile, we are planning on an unscheduled day patrol off shore soon, TBA, to check all the PATON buoys in our AOR out Thanks very much to the following there in the Atlantic mostly private fishing reefs. I will email members for staffing our three 09 AUG all AVs with the information on that one as soon as I know it. 2003 National Marina Day public Meanwhile, two more scheduled AN Patrols will be held 8 information booths: Dave Beaudrot, (day) and 20 (night) DEC. Lets hope the water temperature Peter Chylko, Lester Eckert, Barney is high enough not to require Mustang suits! If you are not Holt, Bob Kreiling, Bob Mathewes, Bob AV-qualified, its easy and fun! If you are qualified but Wieland, and Agnes Wright. Because of havent completed your mandatory reports this year, times their help, well have a few more students awastin! in our PE programs, a few more vessels have been inspected, and a lot of people have more safe boating information than they did before! Any member is encouraged to help with these Public Affairs Personnel Services Events. Its a great opportunity to meet other boaters - and Peter Chylko FSO-PS prospective boaters, to share safe boating information and, basically, to further the Auxiliarys cause. There are two Membership recruiting is still everyones Job upcoming events Ill need your help with: (1) Kids Day #1 with an end goal of membership growth. America, Saturday, 20 SEP 2003, 1200-1500, at the West At this time of the year current members have Ashley City Park on Mary Ader Blvd; and (2) Daniel Island already received their 2004 dues notices and Park Day, Saturday, 28 OCT 2003, 0830-1530, at Daniel Island. Ill be contacting you soon please consider helping! there may be some members on the proverbial fence. To those of you who are considering no moving on, I want to remind UP PERISCOPE! you to think back as to why you originally joined the Auxiliary Time to look around and see what is happening and remember that every member is an important part of the around you maintain situational awareness so to Auxiliary and of Charleston Flotilla 12-8. speak. So you cannot make every meeting, who can! There are many ways you can apply your volunteerism to further the Coast Guard Auxiliarys mission. You are encouraged to contact me, or any of the other staff officers who are responsible for an area in which you have interest. We all would be more than happy to help you explore ways that you can continue your membership in the Auxiliary.
(Editors Note: Reading the articles from each FSO about their area of responsibility is an excellent means to find something of interest to you)

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I am pleased to announce that we will be conducting Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (SHPT) during the September 10th membership meeting. SHPT is required training for all new members and all current members are encouraged to attend as well. This special presentation will serve as a good refresher and update to the current trends in harassment case law. All members should be aware that any incident of harassment should be reported to the Flotilla Commander or alternatively can be directly reported to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Civil Rights Counselor (CGAUX/CRC). The CGAUX/CRC for the 7th District is Dwight Single-decker who can be reached at (813) 689-7697, or by Fax: (813) 6857415 or by e-mail: dwightjoey@aol.com. Finally, the last New Member Course for this year will be conducted on October 30, and November 6 & 13 from 19002100 hours (7:00 9:00 p.m.) each night at the Charleston Coast Guard Base. This is required training to prepare Auxiliary applicants for their new member test. While there are several prospects already targeted to attend, your assistance in generating more prospects for this final course of the year is more than welcome. Forward your prospects name and contact information to me, alternatively, just have the applicant contact me directly by phone at 8246913 or via e-mail at pchylko@earthlink.net for more details.

Special Message from Dan Crowley About the Yellowfin

Whats not to love about spending one weekend a month on your own private 87 yacht? With a place to sleep and all you can eat? Gazing out over the most beautiful view Charleston has to offer. Watching the sunrise over Sullivans Island and watching it set over James Island? And, watching the moon light dance over the Ashley River? All of that and so much more awaits those who would join me aboard the USCG Cutter Yellowfin as an Officer of the Deck. You will be invited on Search and Rescue Missions and Fisheries Enforcement Patrols, and much more. And, most importantly, the Crew will deeply appreciate your giving them a break every now and then! Please contact me if youd like to come onboard for a private tour and sales pitch!

What Is Your Fuel Status?

Most animals are terrified by thunderstorms and justifiably All boaters know that running out of fuel can be dangerous as so. Lightning can be deadly. People and animals are killed or severely injured by being struck by lightning at all times of the well as embarrassing. As most experienced boaters know, year and in all parts of the world. Murphys Law prevails. During a thunderstorm, the tallest exposed object on a flat The engine may quit just when you are maneuvering through plane, a tower, a tree, or a person is at risk of being struck by heavy traffic towards a tight berth. Or the boat may run out lightning. Obviously, a vessel out on the open water is a tall, exposed item on a flat plane. of fuel when in the middle of the ship channel with one or An exposed vessel may or may not suffer a lightning strike more large merchant vessels bearing down on you. Power may be lost just as you are between two rock jetties entering because of the capricious nature of the physical phenomena that causes lighting. The electrical charge or potential that a harbor. Even more frightening is having the engine quit when you are running through a severe storm with heavy seas usually develops in the cumulonimbus clouds associated with thunderstorms will normally seek the easiest path to ground. and high winds. That path may develop between a positively charged cloud If you run out of fuel in calm seas, you have the embarrassment of asking a good Samaritan for a tow, or the and a negatively charged one or from a charged cloud to ground, the surface of the earth. A vessel on the open water expense of having a commercial boat tow you back to port. may provide the easiest path to ground for an electrically Of course if you are on a sailboat and you run out of fuel for charged cloud. the auxiliary engine, you always have the sails to get you to Although reports of lightning strikes on vessels are your destination. infrequent, they do happen. However, there are precautions There are many reasons for a boat to run out of fuel. The fuel gauges may show the tanks to be three quarters full when that can be taken to reduce the chances of being injured by in reality they are empty. That is a good reason to check your lightning. A well-grounded vertical conductor such as a metal mast will provide a lightning protection system. Such a fuel tanks with a dipstick if possible. grounded object provides a protective shadow over any object Most boat owners will have prepared a fuel consumption below it. table. The table will indicate how much fuel the engine or A cone of protection is formed with the radius at the base of engines will consume each hour at various RPM throttle the of the cone being equal to the height of the mast. For settings. Such tables are usually compiled through knowledge example, a sailboat with an aluminum mast with a height of gained when running in calm waters with a light load and a thirty feet would have a cone of protection extending from the clean bottom. When the boats bottom has acquired a substantial amount top of the mast to a circular area with a radius of thirty feet around the base of the mast. of growth or the boat is heavily loaded, the fuel rate tables In theory, anything within this cone will be protected since become less reliable. If a boat has to plow through rough any lightning strike would be diverted to the mast. Of course, seas or work against a strong current, it will consume the metal mast must extend in a straight line all the way to considerably more fuel to travel the same distance it could the keel or a ground plate exposed to the water. make in calm water. In such cases, the amount of fuel A lightning strike will normally follow a straight line and will allocated to make the trip may not be sufficient. destroy any nonconductive material in its path to ground. It is smart to plan a boat trip with fuel enough on board to get you out and back with a substantial reserve of fuel left in Metal objects such as chain plates, wheel stands, railings, winches and ladders should be grounded by running a wire or the tanks at the end of the trip. A good rule of thumb is to allow one third of the fuel for the trip out, one third of the fuel strap conductor to a grounding plate or other suitable ground. Vessels with masts made of wood or some other nonfor the trip back, and one third of the fuel held in reserve. conductive material can be modified to provide a cone of When planning a trip from one port to another, you should protection. A metal rod can be attached to the top of the be sure to have enough fuel on board to make the run and arrive at your destination with your tanks still one third full. If mast to serve as a lightning rod and a wire or metal strap run you should run into unexpected bad weather, or damage your from the bottom of the rod down the mast and then bonded to propeller, or being a good Samaritan, take a disabled boat in a metal keel or grounding plate. The wire or strap should have, as a minimum, the conductivity of a number 8-gauge tow, you will consume more fuel that you planned to. The wire. reserve fuel in your tanks may make it possible to get to a A suitable grounding plate should have at least one square safe harbor. foot of surface area exposed to the water. Since lightning Careful planning for anticipated fuel consumption and the possibility of contingencies could help to avoid a lot of anxiety tends to follow a straight path, the conductive wire or metal strap should be installed in as straight a line as possible from and make a voyage much safer. the masthead to the ground. From Up Top In Operations, USCG Auxiliary National Obviously, the higher the mast and rod, the larger the cone Operations Department of protection will be. Persons on a boat should avoid as much as possible touching metal objects during a thunderstorm. Submitted by John Sikes Some even recommend removing heavy metal jewelry to avoid attracting a stray branch of a lightning strike. From Up Top In Operations, USCG Auxiliary National

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Lightning Protection

Operations Department

There is nothing more frightening than being caught out on Submitted by John Sikes the water in a small vessel during a severe thunderstorm. Lightning strikes followed by claps of thunder can unnerve the most hearty and strike fear into their hearts. This is natural.

reported that SO-IS Don Davis will update all 12-8 member information so that the data in AUXDATA matches the current (correct) Flotilla roster. He reminded members to notify the FSO-IS when any of their information changes. FSO-PE Daniel reported that the 8-lesson BS&S will be Flotilla Schedule offered on Monday evenings beginning 08 SEP from 19002100 in the former Brass Buckle. This is the first time 12-8 has conducted the 8-lesson program, as it usually teaches the Membership Meeting 1900 13-lesson program. The BSC will be offered over two September 10 Saturdays, 08 & 15 NOV, from 0830-1230, at the CG Base. October 8 FC Grooms encouraged all new members who have not taken a PE program to register for one of these, particularly since Boating Safety Program passing the exam of one is a prerequisite for participating in Operations programs. Nov.8 & 15 FSO-AN Cowley reported that there are two upcoming ATON patrols: 08 SEP from 1000-1600 and 20 SEP from 1600Lets Go Sailing 2200. Nov. 8 & 15 FSO-VE Beauchemin reported that several Vessel Examiners performed VSCs on the Citadels boats. He is in the process of BS&S arranging a VSC blitz this fall at the CHS Air Force Base . FSO-FN Bokern gave the financial report, and reported that Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 annual membership dues of $30 are due by 30 SEP. Dues Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 notices have been sent to all members, and checks payable to USCGAUX Flotilla 12-8 should be mailed to him. Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec FSO-PS Chylko reported that the next New Member Class will be held on 30 OCT, 6 & 13 NOV. Also, the USCGAUX Sexual Advanced Coastal Navigation Harassment Training which all members are required to take within 1 year of joining the Auxiliary will be provided at the To Be Announced 10 SEP membership meeting. Fellowship chair Jane Orenstein reported that the 12 JUL raft-up near Kiawah Island was a success. Also, the next onMinutes From the General Meeting of Charleston water social event, possibly a cruise to a Shem Creek Flotilla 12-8 August 12, 2003 restaurant, will take place on 18 OCT. Further, the Flotilla Change of Watch will be on Saturday 22 Members Present: Joey Bokern, Dan Cowley, Tom NOV. Beauchemin, Brett Grooms, Robert Wieland, Dean Creed, FC Grooms appointed the Flotilla Elected Officer Nominating Robert Lovinger, Jim Davis, Ellen Kreiling, Bob Kreiling, Committee: Dean Creed (Chair), Dick Clarke and Joey Barney Holt, Chris Seibert, Agnes Wright, Lester Eckert, Bokern. Creed requested anyone interested in becoming an Barbara Yeatman, Jeff Barnes, Allen James, Richard Daniel, elected officer for 2004 to contact him, Dick or Joey to express David Beaudrot his or her interest and/or obtain information. FC Grooms requested each OPFAC owner to send a picture Guests Present: Debbie Smith, Thomas Brunson, James preferably a digital picture - of their OPFAC to him, as the CG Morrison, Arthur Hurd would like to include the picture in POMS. He reminded the membership of the CGs ongoing request to have Auxiliarists FC Grooms called the meeting to order at 1905. Barney Holt walk the docks of local marinas. led the Pledge of Allegiance. FSO-PS Chylko introduced and He mentioned that anyone interested in becoming involved welcomed the guests. Debbie Smith, SO-PA and FSO-PB from with Air Operations should contact him, as well as plan to Sacramento, CA addressed the membership. Ms. Smith attend the swim test & egress training at Hunter Army Air shared a few words on the activities and challenges of her Field, GA on 21 AUG. He reminded members that the 7th Flotilla. District Fall Conference will be held on 18-21 SEP in Orlando FC Grooms presented the 5 years service award to Jeff and encouraged all members to attend. The meeting was Barnes, presented the Marine Dealer Visitor award to Lester adjourned at 2015. Ekerd and Instructor Certificate to Peter Chylko). FSO-OP James reported that the routine Tuesday safety patrols were being accomplished and that Crew and Coxswain The minutes were taken and submitted by Past Flotilla training were going well. Commander Dean Creed A QE will tentatively be scheduled for late September. FSOPA Creed recruited members for the three 09 AUG 2003 National Marina Day public information booths. FSO-IS Creed

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070-12-08 Data
As of 25AUG2003

Member Training # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 27 9 14 2 12 4

T 2 2 2 2 2

Public Affairs # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 7 2 2 1 3 5 3 3 8 4 23 2 9 4 12 1 2 3 8 6 2 8 8 3 5 3

Public Education # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L

BAKER, ROBERT S BEAUCHEMIN, THOMAS R BEAUDROT, DAVID G BECKHAM, CHRISTOPHER BOKERN IV, JOSEPH H BOUCHER, ROBERT CHYLKO, PETER CLARKE, RICHARD R COWLEY, ELIZABETH T COWLEY, ROBERT D CREED, DEAN B CREED, HANNAH S DANIEL, RICHARD B DAVIS JAMES E DUNGAN PEGGY A ECKERT LESTER P GENNARO, VINCENT GROOMS, BRETT J HEINZ, HENRY C III "TERRY" HEPBURN, WINTHROP B HOLT, BARNWELL W JAMES, ALLEN N KAHN, MICHAEL P KREILING, ELLEN C KREILING, ROBERT L LEISTER, FRANK C LOVINGER, ROBERT J MATHEWES, ROBERT H MINTZ JR, LOUIS C MORRIS, MICHAEL E ORENSTEIN, ROBERT RODGERS, JOHN J SCHMIDT, THOMAS A SEIBERT, CHRIS SIKES, JOHN L SMITH, DONALD G SMITH, JAMES A VOGEL, MARY L WIELAND, ROBERT E WOLF, HENRY G WOLF, SHIRLEY A WRIGHT, AGNES P YEATMAN, BARBARA J TOTALS

3 3 1 1 1 1 2 10

6 2 2

1 1

3 1

3 3

10 3

2 16 2

2 15

3 24 3

1 3

1 1

2 5

2 1

2 1 2

6 3 6

2 2 5 3 3

4 4 9 6 5 4 23 25 6

15

4 1 11 7 4 17 2 14 6

2 2 2 2 54 29 1 2 1 1 3 8 6 6

7 1 30 1 101

23 3 101 3 47 65 2 79 114 3

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As of 25AUG2003

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Marine Patrols # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L 8 2 1 1 12 8 6 6 5 3 4 3 1 13 24 4 12 24 1 23 3 2 8 302 T 51 CG Operational Support # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L T

August 2003
Search & Rescue # Missions Hours L N-L T L N-L T

BAKER, ROBERT S BEAUCHEMIN, THOMAS R BEAUDROT, DAVID G BECKHAM, CHRISTOPHER BOKERN IV, JOSEPH H BOUCHER, ROBERT CHYLKO, PETER CLARKE, RICHARD R COWLEY, ELIZABETH T COWLEY, ROBERT D CREED, DEAN B CREED, HANNAH S DANIEL, RICHARD B DAVIS JAMES E DUNGAN PEGGY A ECKERT LESTER P GENNARO, VINCENT GROOMS, BRETT J HEINZ, HENRY C III "TERRY" HEPBURN, WINTHROP B HOLT, BARNWELL W JAMES, ALLEN N KAHN, MICHAEL P KREILING, ELLEN C KREILING, ROBERT L LEISTER, FRANK C LOVINGER, ROBERT J MATHEWES, ROBERT H MINTZ JR, LOUIS C MORRIS, MICHAEL E ORENSTEIN, ROBERT RODGERS, JOHN J SCHMIDT, THOMAS A SEIBERT, CHRIS SIKES, JOHN L SMITH, DONALD G SMITH, JAMES A VOGEL, MARY L WIELAND, ROBERT E WOLF, HENRY G WOLF, SHIRLEY A WRIGHT, AGNES P YEATMAN, BARBARA J TOTALS

1 48 34

10 1 3 56 1 3 4 4 1 36 19 1 176 5

23 7 280 7 14 6 7 108 2 9 4

23

37

2 4 1 1

117

16 6 9 4

33 50 3 56 71 272 17

149 234 7 265 354 1193 81 26 2 3 314 34 48 0 9 0 0 4 0

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VSC Hours N-L MDVs # T 1 Admin Support TOTALS Hours L N-L #Mission Hours 114 151 10 4 6 1 3 1 3 10 4 30 13 1 34 1 1 1 4 18 1 4 1 62 2 2 16 8 6 89 4 4 8 8 40 1 19 0 8 1 37 52 3 64 1 609 167 206 11 8 11 8 157 25 56 433 57 2 74 4 2 14 9 98 5 9 5 488 9 412 579 124 42 858 12 7 38 17 221 4 39 4 20 3 384 538 114 679 95 6048

August 2003

L BAKER, ROBERT S BEAUCHEMIN, THOMAS R BEAUDROT, DAVID G BECKHAM, CHRISTOPHER BOKERN IV, JOSEPH H BOUCHER, ROBERT CHYLKO, PETER CLARKE, RICHARD R COWLEY, ELIZABETH T COWLEY, ROBERT D CREED, DEAN B CREED, HANNAH S DANIEL, RICHARD B DAVIS JAMES E DUNGAN PEGGY A ECKERT LESTER P GENNARO, VINCENT GROOMS, BRETT J HEINZ, HENRY C III "TERRY" HEPBURN, WINTHROP B HOLT, BARNWELL W JAMES, ALLEN N KAHN, MICHAEL P KREILING, ELLEN C KREILING, ROBERT L LEISTER, FRANK C LOVINGER, ROBERT J MATHEWES, ROBERT H MINTZ JR, LOUIS C MORRIS, MICHAEL E ORENSTEIN, ROBERT RODGERS, JOHN J SCHMIDT, THOMAS A SEIBERT, CHRIS SIKES, JOHN L SMITH, DONALD G SMITH, JAMES A VOGEL, MARY L WIELAND, ROBERT E WOLF, HENRY G WOLF, SHIRLEY A WRIGHT, AGNES P YEATMAN, BARBARA J TOTALS 34

13

119

71 24

8 58

184 332 522 75 75 26

13

497

3 91

4 43

2 3

5 5 73 6

6 67 28 110

219 244 107 378 72 3266

52

15 169

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Scuttlebutt KEY SOURCES FOR INFORMATION

August 2003

Following is a list of web sites of value to us all. Please keep abreast of news and directives by checking these sources on a regular basis.

USCG Aux What's New Page http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/memtable.shtml > USCG Aux On-line Testing Page http://cgexams.info/testing/ > USCG Aux AuxInfo http://www.auxinfo.uscg.gov/ > USCG Aux e-Train http://www.auxetrain.org/ > USCG Aux Forms & Manuals Page http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/tbforms.shtml > 7th District DirAux West http://www.dirauxwest.org/ > ChDirAux Items of Interest Page http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/ > DIRAUX District 7 Homepage http://www.d7oax3.net/ > DIRAUX District 7 Directives http://www.d7oax3.net/pol_dir.htm > USCG Aux D7 Member Page http://www.cgaux7.org/index_members.asp > Division 12 Website http://www.uscgaux.org/~07012/ > Flotilla Website http://www.uscgauxcharleston.org/
FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP OFFICERS
FLOTILLA COMMANDER Brett J. Grooms 553-2168 brettg101@comcast.net VICE COMMANDER T Tom Schmidt 886-0500 beach-cat@worldnet.att.net

STAFF OFFICERS
AIDS TO NAVIGATION 225-7053 Dan Cowley cowleyrd@knology.net COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Nelson Ohl 588-0298 nelsonohl@mindspring.com MARINE SAFETY LIAISON Shirley Wolf 971-1106 hgsawolf@charleston.net CAREER COUNSELOR W. Brent Hepburn 884-6625 bhepburn@worldnet.att.net COMMUNICATIONS Vincent Gennaro 810-3835 vgennaro@wpmedia.com

FINANCE Joey Bokern 884-8616 joeybokern@aol.com MARINE VISITOR Barbara J. Yeatman 795-4149 doberdoody@netzero.net

INFORMATION SYSTEMS Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.net MATERIALS Henry Wolf 971-1106 hgsawolf@charleston.nett

MEMBER TRAINING Robert Lovinger 762-6136 rlovinger@earthlink.net

OPERATIONS Allen James 559-9762 A509229455nj@aol.com

PERSONNEL SERVICES Peter Chylko 824-6913 pchylko@earthlink.net

PUBLIC AFFAIRS Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.net

PUBLIC EDUCATION Richard Daniel 556-8453 rbdaniel1829@aol.com

PUBLICATIONS Frank Leister 579-0103 fcl@winslow.com

SECRETARY/RECORDS Mike Ethridge 727-0307 methridge@carlockcopeland.com

VESSEL EXAMINATION Tom Beauchemin 873-0363 Two_short@charleston.net

Past Commander Dean Creed 971-1541 dbcreed@netzero.com