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The Pelorus
Fall 2013
Serving Division Twelve of the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
In This Issue:
•Highlights of the Lake Murray SUP Classic.
•The Great Portage Race.
•Working with Webinars.
•The government shutdown and what it means for the Auxiliary.
•Updates from area Flotillas and Auxiliary Aviation.
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US C O A S T G U A R D A U X I L I A R Y
T h e P e l o r u s
FROM THE COMMANDERGreetings to all.
It is time for the fall division meeting already. It seems that we just held this
meeting a very short time ago. But then from another point of view, it seems so
long ago. Either way, it has been a privilege to serve as your Division
Commander and I look forward to another year, provided I am elected again at
the election meeting. Thank you for your contributions to the successes in 2013
and your dedication to all of our missions and cornerstones.
Our Division was very busy again. Even though the overall
numbers are down from previous years, there have been
numerous patrols, VE blitzes, PA events, and PE classes.
Recently I had the privilege of participating in the Great Portage Race (GPR) held on 9/14, at Lak
Murray. Three facilities (2 boats, and 1 PWC) participated in providing a safety buffer for the
teams (16 participants). Commodore Jay Dahlgren, Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara Burchfield, AnGraham provided the facilities. Also, thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, Don Carty, and Bob Weskerna fo
serving as crew. Thanks to Barbara Burchfield and Sue Carty for serving onshore to assist the GPR rac
committee in person. It was a good day and all of sea cadets survived the course. Make sure to check out the link
below for additional information.
The State: Navy Sea Cadets Compete in Great Portage Race Continued
Page Fou
Al Crothers
Division Twelve Commande
Division Twelve ~ Seventh Coast Guard District
Fall Edition, 2013
Cover Photo: “Master Chief ” operated by COMO Jay Dahlgren, Flotilla 12-1, The Inland Sea Lake
Marion, supported The Lake Murray SUP Classic along with local law enforcement on
September 28, 2013. Photo provided by Barbara Burchfield.
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T A B L E OF C ONTENTS
In This Issue
The Division Commander’s Report Page 2, 4-5
Report from the Vice-Commander Page 8Working with Webinars Page 5
Lake Murray SUP Classic Page 13-14
Third Quarter Mission Hours Reports Page 29-30
Rev. Dr. Philip Poole, LL Page 7
Citadel Detachment Report Page 11
The Great Portage Race Page 9-10
Ann Graham earns PWO certification Page 17
State Liaison Report Page 27-28
Staff Officer List & Contact Info Page 31-32
Flotilla ReportsThe Inland Lakes Page 12
Charleston & Edisto Beach Page 15
East Cooper & Georgetown Page 16
Division Staf Ocer ReportsAuxiliary Aviation Page 18-19
Communications Services Page 21
Diversity & Inclusion Page 4
Human Resources Page 20
Information Systems Page 21
Marine Safety Page 25
Materials Page 23
Member Training Page 22-23
Navigational Services Page 23Operations Page 24, 26
Publications Page 21
Public Education Page 24
RBS Visitation Page 20
Secretary Records Page 26
Vessel Safety Examinations Page 25
The Government
Shutdown and
what it means for
the Auxiliary.
The following is an excerpt from this section of the
AUXMAN:
These circumstances will normally impact the
conduct of Auxiliary activities. In general, no
Auxiliary activities are considered exempt. This isdue not only to the lack of appropriations, but also
consideration that during a funding hiatus
significantly greater risk is posed for the Coast
Guard, Auxiliarists, and third parties in terms of
liability if damage or injury were to occur as a
result of the conduct of Auxiliary activities. It
should, therefore, be expected that all Auxiliary
activities will be directed to cease as part of the
announcement of a funding hiatus, regardless of
whether Coast Guard funds are normally applied for
their performance or not. This would also include
all activities for which assignment to duty stems
from the performance of the duty itself without the
issuance of written orders (e.g., performing vessel
safety checks, teaching boating safety classes
conducting public outreach services, attending
Auxiliary conferences, meetings, or training
sessions). Auxiliary activity should only be
expected to be performed if it is specifically
ordered by a Coast Guard order issuing authority in
direct support of an exempt mission as defined in
the Coast Guard Financial Resources Managemen
Manual, COMDTINST M7100.3 (series).
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FROM TH E C O M M A N D E R (C ONTD . )
Another activity occurred on Sept 27th. It was the
Lake Murray SUP Classic (Stand Up Paddle Board).
These are 5 and 10K races out on the lake. The
thought of paddling a board over those distances
seems exhausting without even participating in it. The
Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol units from SC
DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriff’s
Departments in the race with 2 boats, one PWC, and a
mobile communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and
crew from two flotillas participated. The PWC
operational facility was able to maneuver into areas
restrictive to the larger boats, carrying boarders andtheir equipment to shore. Commodore Jay Dahlgren,
Festus Burchfield (Auxiliary Lead), Barbara
Burchfield, Ann Graham provided the facilities. Also,
thanks to William Hayes, John Owen, and Ron
Cunningham for serving as crew.
Lake Murray SUP Classic
I’m sure there were other activities which were
similar to this, but I do not have the details. Please
send them along when you participate in these types
of public events. We should all be proud when we
provide assistance to the boating public. I know I am.
I like to make sure we get recognized for it also.
Thanks again to everyone for a job well done.
BRAVO ZULU.
Just a reminder that we are having the division
elections for DCDR and VCDR at the Fall Division
Meeting, currently scheduled for Saturday, 12
October at the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks public
meeting room. But this may change based on the
government shutdown directives we have been given.
There is additional information on this which can b
found on page three.
The candidates running are:
DCDR: Al Crothers (DCDR 12)
VCDR: John Murphy (VCDR 12)
We hope to have representation from Secto
Charleston and Station Charleston at our meeting if
or when it occurs. We may even have representatio
from the Maritime Law Enforcement Academ
(MLEA) attending the meeting to go over the noncompliant vessel pursuit course that will be availabl
soon. Please try to attend to show them our suppor
and hear about the new program.
Auxiliary Activities during
Government Shutdown
We have been told to stand down from a
activities until the government shutdown can b
resolved (for additional information, please se
AUXMAN reference on page three).
This will adversely affect the division meeting i
it continues through October 12th as we will b
required to cancel it. The Division elections will hav
to be held on an alternative date. Flotilla election
will also have to be held on alternative dates if thcurrent situation continues. Please communicate wit
your local Flotilla Commanders to stay up to date o
what we can or cannot do during this time period.
One thing that we can
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FROM TH E C O M M A N D E R (C ONTD . )
member training (such as online courses like AUXLMS, Auxiliary Procedure Guide Course, Vessel Examiner
Marine Dealer Visitors, Instructor, etc.). No travel is allowed though. So, take advantage of this time to updat
your skills and fulfill requirements. I would also suggest that you use this time to double-check your paperwor
to make sure you’ve submitted hours to your FSO-IS.
Thanks for your support
Al Crothers
DCDR 12
Diversity & Inclusion
Al Crothers, SO-DV
Diversity is about our commitment
to embrace men and women of
all racial, cultural, ethnic, and
religious backgrounds as full,equal, and vital members of our
organization.
Diversity is about acknowledging differences and
adapting practices to create an inclusive environment
in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds
are valued. It is about understanding the individual
differences among our members that arise from a
broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and
recognizing the value of using those different
perspectives and ideas to enhance the quality and
outcomes of our mission.
Our diversity is shaped by a variety of characteristics
including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language,
religious beliefs, life stages, education, career sexu
orientation, personality and marital statu
Additionally, diversity means accepting, welcomi
and valuing the differences inherent in eve
individual and recognizing the contribution that
diverse membership can make to our organization
effectiveness and operational performance.
Elected leaders and staff officers must impleme
strategies specific to the needs of their local uni
Plans must be consistent with the requirements s
forth in the NACO's Strategic Plan and Diversi
Statement. Remember that our Diversity leadersh
team stands ready to provide any assistance request
in support of your local program.
Also, please congratulate Flotilla 12-6 for earning t
NACO Three Star Award for Diversity Excellenc
They are one of the few from the entire district to
so in this inaugural year of the program. I look forwa
to seeing additional Flotillas earning the award in t
future.
Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12
October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available
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W O R K I N G W I T H W E B I N A R S
The 2013 National ConventionTraining (NACON) took place in
San Diego, California this year
August 21-25. While sitting in the
comfort of our own home, we were
almost there!
NACON featured a series of webinars, including
the Civil Rights seminar that we needed to take as one
of the mandatory training courses for Auxiliary
members. Until recently, it was the only course not
available online at the Auxiliary Learning
Management System website; all eight LMS courses
are now accessible for online learning at Auxiliary
Learning.
Webinars are being offered more frequently and
are especially welcome by members, like us, whonormally travel many miles for training opportunities.
Imagine the time and fuel cost savings by taking a
webinar. After you register for a course online, you
receive an email with instructions on what you need
and a link to join the webinar. If you add it to you
Outlook calendar, you will even get a reminder ahead
of time. Participation in a webinar requires either a
telephone or connection to your computer and
speakers. We both used our laptops and headsets for
better listening clarity.
The Civil Rights course was taught by Ralph
Tomlinson, Deputy Director, Training Department
(DIR-TD), one of the original pioneers of webinar
training in the Auxiliary. Tomlinson also offeAUXOP course webinars online, a great tool whic
has enabled significant growth in the auxilia
operations program for knowledge and proficiency.
We’ve taken some of Tomlinson’s online cours
and not only learned a great deal but developed som
online auxiliary friendships across the nation. Y
would be surprised to meet other Auxiliarists from
far away as Guam and Italy during the courses. In th
case of AUXOP webinars, you are able to have a tw
way conversation when the instructor permits it an
not just listen in. Just like in school, you hold up yo
hand - a small icon that lets the instructor know you
like to talk. Beware when the microphone is ope
sounds from radio, TV, and other noises (like eatin
become monster background noise to everyone!
Upon completion of the online course the Webin
instructor enters your course completion informatio
into Auxdata.
Webinars are powerful tools for instructio
workshops and training. Your Flotilla Staff Office
Member Training will send an announcement when
webinar becomes available.
Make sure to give it a try, and enjoy the experien
while learning.
Article by Barbara Burchfield
Branch Chief , Recreational Boating Safety Outreach
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FROM YOUR L AY L E A D E R
With the Auxiliary elections approaching, I
thought reflecting on the subject of leadership
might be appropriate. It has been said that
“leadership is one of the most observed and least
understood phenomena on earth.” One of the
greatest difficulties in understanding what makes
for strong leadership is the inability to comprehend
the fact that “true leadership begins in moral
commitment, and that its techniques are derived
from, and legitimated by, the nature of that moral
commitment.”
Former Commandant of the US Marine Corps,
General Charles C. Krulak taught: “From the early
patriots of the Revolution to Marines of the present,
there has been an unbroken line of service
excellence in times of peace and war. We are proudstewards of this heritage, and it is incumbent upon
each and every one of us to hand it down to future
generations. Our forebears expected it, our nation
needs it, and future generations of Marines demand
it.”
We, as true God-fearing leaders, in whatever
our circle of influence, can pave the way for the
liberties we all long to enjoy and celebrate. True
leaders find every way they can to liberate the
people for whom they have stewardship.
Those who exercise wisdom, discernment and
even a righteous use of their power are those who
set human souls free to think, to feel, to dream,
make attempts at what they want in life, re-evaluate
their efforts, try again and, finally, achieve true
greatness.
President John F. Kennedy believed highly in
this and stated the following:
“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has
passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered
not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics,
but for our contribution to the human spirit.”
It is an honor and a privilege to be given the
opportunity to serve in the Auxiliary’s Chain of
Leadership. It is commendable to be able to serve
at any level within the mission areas of theAuxiliary. Let us keep always in our prayers both
good and struggling leaders and remember to
exercise your privilege to vote for the leaders you
desire this October. May God bless you, and may
God continue to bless our Coast Guard Family.
God’s love,
Phil
The Peace That Comes with Good Leadership
Rev. Dr. Phillip Poole, LL
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VIC E C OMMANDERS REPORT
This summer has rolled by at warp speed and I still
have some unfinished personal auxiliary objectives
that proved more challenging than originally
anticipated. New member recruitment has been the
high item on my list and I have spent considerable
search time in pursuing the secret.
After all this time I have found no easy answers.
The search discovered countless articles from high
level folks and included a 175-page Naval
Postgraduate School thesis- entitled Enhancing
Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers in the USCGAuxiliary. There is an abundance of information and
reference, but I am satisfied no one has the answer.
The Auxiliary has lost thousands of members for
various reasons as have all volunteer organizations.
Our traditional recruiting methods via public safe
boating courses, vessel checks, or recruitment by a
friend no longer bring in sufficient new members to
make up numbers lost. Our senior Auxiliary leadership
is likely looking at how we must change to have the
volunteer workforce in the required numbers to fulfill
missions and yet fit within the military Coast Guard
structure.
The Auxiliary, like all volunteer organizations will
survive but we must begin to adopt to our potential
membership pool rather than the membership poolhaving to adopt to former commitments and standards.
I see our best near term opportunity is to focus on
every member holding office, having qualifications,
participating in operations missions and training.
These are the activities that create positive
experiences.
We also continue to
hear from our senior
leadership about the fun
factor benefit. On this
score we will have an
incredible opportunity to
build on our social
capital with Flotilla
a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e
Division Change of
W a t c h ( C O W ) i n
January. The venue has been moved to the Isle Palms in an upscale setting. Since the majority of o
members live close we need to promote widespre
participation.
As one suggestion, Flotilla Commanders may wi
to discuss with members the prospect of not having t
traditional Flotilla Christmas party and organizin
special table sections at the COW. All of yo
promotion ideas are needed.
We always have the opportunity to personal
bring a guest to a flotilla meeting for some exposu
and I encourage everyone to pursue that option. Th
best recruiting and retention strategy is to live t
Coast Guard values. People are drawn to people a
organizations that are authentic.
Semper Paratus
John Murphy
VCDR
John Murphy
Vice Division Commande
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T H E G R E A T P O R T A G E RAC E
The Great Portage Race of 2013 took place
September 14 at Dreher Island Park, Lake Murray with
competition between three Navy Sea Cadet Corps
(NSSC) divisions in South Carolina; Columbia’s
Palmetto Division, Mt. Pleasant’s Yorktown Division,
and Beaufort’s Port Royal Division.
Sixteen cadets competed in the canoe race, which
included six arrival and departure checkpoints to
locate, knowledge tests at four of the checkpoints,
canoe skills on the water, and a challenging uphill
portage of the canoe over land to the finish line. The
competition was divided into two age categories, ages
11-14 and 15-18.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members from three
flotillas in Division 12 supported this event, on the
water and on land. Auxiliary members also loaned five
VFH radios to race officials in order to monitor the
various land checkpoints.
Thomas J. Brown was Race Committee Chairma
planning the logistics and communicating with tea
leaders via monthly teleconference. The Navy Leag
(www.navyleague.org) is primary sponsor of T
Great Portage Race. One of the primary missions
the Navy League is to support youth programs such
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
In his email of 18SEP, Brown says, “Festus,
special thanks directly to you and your shipmates w
manned the two USCGA boats and skidoo. Not on
does your presence add significantly to the safety
the teams while on the lake but does much to keep m
stomach from churning when there are those lo
periods of silence over the radio from start to finish.”
Auxiliary vessels provided a safety zone for t
paddlers between the shoreline and faster power bo
in the area. They kept a particularly close watch on t
young Sea Cadets with less experience. The PW
operational facility
After Action Report by Barbara Burchfield.
Photos by Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burchfield and Barbara Burchfield.
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T H E G R E A T P O R T A G E RAC E
was able to maneuver into shallow waters that
restricted the larger boats and was a welcome addition
this year.
James Offutt, National President, Navy League of
the United States, Bryant Kohut, Race Coordinator,
and Thomas Brown presented awards in a formal
ceremony following the race. Awards were presented
for First, Second and Third place winners, Best Team,
and “Spirit”. All other teams received the Navy League
Challenge Coin. Auxiliarist photographers Barbara
Burchfield and Sue Carty covered the race from startto finish for both the Auxiliary and Navy League.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Naval Sea
Cadet Corps (USNSCC) was issued in 2009, and
provides guidance on policies contained in the Coast
Guard Public Affairs Manual (COMDINST
M5728.2D).
As shown in the photo below, 2013 Great Portage
Race (GPR) t-shirts included recognition of the USCG
Auxiliary for its support.
A special thanks to Sue Carty, Ann Marie Graham, Festus Burchfield and Barbara Burchfield for submitting
these photographs. Great job everyone!
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Cadet
James McManus
TH E C I T A D E L MI LI TARY COLLEG E O F S OU TH CAROLI NA
D e t a c h m e n t
With summer coming to a close and the crispness of the autumn air
everywhere except Charleston, the Citadel Detachment has hit the ground
running. After a week of getting settled and adjusting back to cadet life,
we began to actively recruit in the Corps of Cadets, and not just
specifically in the freshman class. Out of the twenty-or-so new
members of the unit, a large portion comes from the upper classes. It
appears there are many cadets that are interested in a possible career
in the US Coast Guard who hid in the woodwork!
Since the Citadel Detachment was the first AUP college detachment in thecountry, it is only fitting that we are the first detachment to implement the new AUP
curriculum this year. The curriculum strikes a comprehensive balance between
US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew requirements,
making it more manageable for college students busy with classes and
extra-curricular activities.
This month also bore witness to a fantastic trip to Small Boat
Station Charleston with the new members, or “swabs.” The
weekend’s activities included going underway on a 41’ and having a
waterfront tour of Charleston! The Citadel Detachment also has a new
logo, which is shown to the right.
Semper Paratus
Cadet James McManus
There is a new logo for the Detachment as well,
designed by Cadet 1LT Sasha LaRiviere, former AU
National Division Leader. Featured, it will serve a
the new brand of The Citadel Detachment.
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TH E I N L A N D L A K E S
John Owen, FC
Flotilla 12-1 continues to maintain a visual presen
on Lakes Marion and Moultrie, and within o
surrounding boating communities, to include Lak
Murray. During July, August and September, membe
have been very busy with a variety of activities. We s
up PA Information Booths on Lake Marion for the “Ju
4th” weekend and Cabela’s “King Cat” Tournament.
We also conducted 12 safety and event patrols o
Lakes Marion, Moultrie, and Murray. Additionally, w
conducted several MSEP visits to local docks an
marinas, and presented a Suddenly-In-Comman presentation to 30 youths in the Sumter area. O
October 12, we will participate in the Clarendon Coun
Safety Fair, with area Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS an
other Emergency Service Providers. Make sure to che
out the photos above and to the right from recent even
at Flotilla 12-1.
Jerry Ruschkofski, FC
Congratulations to everyone who
worked on the Lake Murray SUP
Classic. The event was a great success,
and I’m very appreciative of the
dedication of members from all across
Division 12 for their hard work. Bravo
Zulu!!
As summer is now behind us, we’re
beginning to see the signs of fall
weather. While it is certainly a relief from the heat and
humidity of summer, the onset of fall and winter also
means colder water temperatures. Although we discuss
cold water survival with the recreational boating public
year-round, it is especially important at this time of year.
Not only for the boating public, but also for Auxiliarists
as we go on cold water patrols. Make sure to stay warm,
stay hydrated, and stay safe.
Another crowded day in the “Locks”
returning from the Cooper River up to Lake
Moultrie.
Seventy-three feet later,
safely on Lake Moultrie.
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L A K E M U R R A Y S UP C L A S S I C
The Lake Murray SUP Classic was held Saturday, Septemb
28, 2013, sponsored by the Lake Murray SUP Club and Kialo
Paddles. The event benefits the Special Olympics of SC an
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital’s “Camp Kemo”, a summe
camp for children ages 5-18 with cancer and their siblings.
The SUP Classic is billed as a World Paddle Associatio
(WPA) sanctioned event and a Regional Championship Race. Th
event also featured a Special Olympics race and demonstrationsponsored by New Wave Paddle-boarding. Approximately 16
paddle boarders entered in one of the two races, 5K and 10K, th
started from the Lexington public park near the dam. The tw
separate race courses joined together in the final leg.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary assisted the marine patrol uni
from SC DNR, Richland and Lexington County Sheriff
Departments in the race with two boats, one PWC, and a mobil
communications unit. Auxiliary coxswain and crew from thre
flotillas participated.
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An After Action Report
Photos submitted by Barbara Burchfield, RBS Outreach
S UPP O RT NAME FLOTI LLA
“Voyager” (Boat) Coxswain
Boat Crew
Festus Burchfield
Barbara Burchfield
12-6 East Cooper
12-6 East Cooper
“Master Chief” (Boat)
CoxswainBoat Crew
Boat Crew
Jay DahlgrenJohn Owen
William Hayes
12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion
12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion
“Voo Doo” (PWC) Coxswain Ann Marie Graham 12-6 East Cooper
Mobile Unit Lead Ron Cunningham 12-1 Inland Sea Lake Marion
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L A K E M U R R A Y S UP C L A S S I C
William Hayes, Flotilla 12-1, was the Auxiliary
Point of Contact (POC), coordinating with the sponsor
POCs and the Auxiliarists. COMO Jay Dahlgren’s
operational facility “Master Chief” was PATCOM
with Coxswain Festus Burchfield’s operational facility
“Voyager” maintaining the safety zone. The PWC
operational facility “Voo Doo” operated by Coxswain
Ann Graham was able to maneuver into areas
restrictive to the larger boats.
In addition to variances in skill levels andexperience, weather played a big role in race
performance. The water temperature was 75F. Wind
varied 10-15 mph, creating head winds and wave
actions that proved challenging for many of the paddle
boarders. In some cases the novice boarders were not
making way at all against the wind and several
boarders and their equipment were taken aboard the
assisting vessels.
SUP is the acronym for Stand Up Paddle-board,
one of the fastest growing personal water recreation
sports in the nation. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
classifies paddle-boards as vessels, requiring that
paddle-boarders comply with Coast Guard navigation
rules and safety requirements, unless a paddle-board is
being used as a surfboard. Among those rules, paddl
boarders must have a sound-producing devic
(whistle) and a readily accessible USCG approve
Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for each person o
board, the same rules that apply to boats. Childre
less than 12 years old must wear the approved PF
when paddle-boarding.
As this was the first SUP Classic on the lake anconsidering the colder, windy weather, it should b
noted that there were no injuries or other event relate
incidents. Brian Murray, the Event Director, wa
appreciative that the Coast Guard Auxiliary vesse
were there to support and assist.
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Karen Andrews, FC
It’s been a great summer for us. We have been
doing helicopter training with Flotilla 10-1 in
Beaufort. The River sweep was held on September
21st, and we had four members participate. Patrols
have been going well this year, and we have done
some GPS training on the water. Our Flotilla will
also have a booth at the Art
Guild Show which will beheld on Oct 12th. Great job
everyone!
Paul Berka, FC
Flotilla 12-8 has had a great summer. We’veworked on boat crew training, safety patrols, and
public affairs events. We also have a new member to
our boating family. Her name is Honey Girl and
she’s already been on patrol with a boat crew of four,
and five crew trainees. The Honey Girl is a great
addition to 12-8 and is also an excellent training
platform.
I would also like to thank Brent Hepburn for his
many years of service to our Flotilla and to the Coast
Guard. Brent Hepburn has decided to retire. He has
worked as a translator for the Gold-side and has
dedicated nearly twenty years of service. All of us at
12-8 wish him the best in his future endeavors.
We also held a Flotilla cookout at the West
Ashley Outboard Motor Club. There were thirty-three members in attendance. A brief meeting was
also held, where we discussed an outline of public
affairs events for 2014. Not all dates have been set,
but this will help give us an idea of what level of
commitment we’re able to meet.
Hurricane preparedness events have been held
over the summer at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in West
Ashley. These events have proven to be a great way
to reach out to the community and promote boating
safety. In our interactions with the public, each
individual we speak with makes a difference. As
Auxiliarists, we know that a knowledgable boating
public is a safe boating public.
C H A R L E S T O N & EDISTO B E A C H
12-8 boat crew trainees helping prepare for patrol
on Honey Girl. Photo taken by Joe Woodbury.
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Article by Barbara Burchfield
Branch Chief, Recreational Boating Safety
Outreach
After towing her jet ski over 300 miles from
Charleston to northeast Georgia, on August 4, 2013,
Ann Marie Graham completed the Qualifying
Examination (QE) session to become the first female
qualified Auxiliary Personal Watercraft Operator
(PWO) in South Carolina.
It was a long road that took over a year and half.
The PWO program is one of three Auxiliary surface
operations qualifications: Coxswain, Boat Crew, and
Personal Watercraft Operator. Until now, in South
Carolina there was only one other PWO; 12-6 Flotilla
Commander Andy Poole. Andy was able to get his
PWO training and Qualifying Examination in Florida.
So far there have been no PWO QE sessions held in
South Carolina. Ann wants to change that.
Ann says “I look forward to helping oth
Auxiliarists in the Division get through the traini
process, personal qualification tasks (PQS) and ea
their PWO qualifications.”
The trip to Hiawassee, Georgia, enabled Ann
join Michael Hall, Vice Flotilla Commander 23,
meeting the dockside and on-water exercises requir
to become Auxiliary PWOs. They launched at La
Chatuge to demonstrate the
knowledge, competency and proficiency in managing and
maneuvering to Auxiliary
QE Doug Townes.
Well done, Ann!
C ONGRATULATIONS A NN ! !
Ann Marie Graham earns PWO Qualification!
Ann Graham
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Pictured are Air Commander Ron Sain (12-2),
BM1 Jared Wike, and Air Observer Be Moore at
Charleston Executive Airport.
Ron Sain, AAAC, Flotilla 12-2
Auxiliary aviation faced adverse flying weather
much of this summer. Moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and low pressure fronts caused low ceilings,
reduced visibilities, rain, and thunderstorms for the
entire southeast. Several scheduled missions were
cancelled and others terminated early because of
inclement weather over our AOR from Little River,
SC to Brunswick, GA.
Be Moore (12-12) arranged a familiarization flight
for Station Charleston BM1 Jared Wike to view his
AOR from McClellanville, SC to St. Helena Sound,
Charleston Harbor, and the rivers and inlets in
between. Wike was especially interested in the
shoaling and sandbars evident from 1000’ and made
photographs.
First Pilot Jay Byers (12-3) flew missions with
Observer Be Moore (12-12) and Air Crew Kent
McCoin (12-3) and stood Bravo 2 Alert with Ron Sain
(12-2) over the Labor Day weekend. Jay was called
o u t f o r
A U X I L I A R Y AVIATION
an early morning Search and Rescue (SAR) on
Sunday, September 8, but it was cancelled by Air
Station before launch when a boat missing overnight
was found south of Edisto Island.
DSO-AV Ken Plesser (12-3) was busy this quarter
traveling between Puerto Rica, St. Crois, USVI,
Miami, Clearwater and Savannah fulfilling his
responsibilities as District Staff Officer. Ken’s aircraft
was down for its FAA-required annual inspection plus
Ken is adding extensive modifications to improve
comfort and safety. With the additions of accessory
electronics his EF Johnson Radio will be more
accessible to everyone on board and Ken will be able
to use an iPad for navigation and digitalcommunication with other facilities, Sectors, and Air
Station Savannah.
Ken, like all pilots who volunteer their time and
aircraft, must comply with both United States Coast
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Tommy Timberlake (12-4) filling up at
Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
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Guard Auxiliary Aviation aircraft inspections and
check rides and Federal Aviation Administration,
FAA, requirements for both a lengthy and expensive
annual aircraft inspection, periodic check rides to
maintain instrument and competency requirements,
and a physical exam by a FAA-designated physician.
Ron Sain flew Maritime Observation Missions
with new Air Crew-certified Bud Shepard (12-4), Air
Observer Ann Marie Graham (12-6) who is pictured
in the below-right photo, taking fuel samples for
contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant; Air Observer Jim Nelson (12-4) pictured in the right photo,
checking the aircraft oil at Hilton Head Island, SC,
and Air Crew Tommy Timberlake (12-4) pictured in
the photo on the previous page, filling up N42WD at
the self serve pump at Ocean Isle Beach, NC after a
logistics mission to Columbia, SC.
Not only are crew expected to perform tasks
learned from the Air Crew and Air Observer Syllabus,
but also basic aircraft safety and stewardship like
fueling up the aircraft post-mission at the self-serve
pump to save 10-15% off the Fixed Base Operation,
FBO, full serve prices.
Ron Sain
Flotilla 12-2
A U X I L I A R Y AVIATION
Above Photo: Ann Graham (12-6) taking fuel sample
for contaminants and water at Mt. Pleasant.
Jim Nelson (12-4) checking the aircraft oil
levels at Hilton Head Island, SC.
Did you know?
In 1962, a USCG crew in a UF-2G Grumman Albatross set the world record for an amphibian non-sto
distance flight. On 25 October 1962, the UF-2G 7255 took off from Kodiak, Alaska and flew to Pensacola
Florida. They took off on a runway in Kodiak and landed in the water at Pensacola, having travelled 3,10
nautical miles.
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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ER R E P O R T S
Human Resources
John Owen, SO-HR
Please congratulate two recently
appointed to FSO-HR: Wendy
Balelo from 12-6; and Edward
Wozniak, Jr., from 12-10.
Since the beginning of the year, Division 12 has
attracted, via internet, 66 interested people. Only a
fraction of those initially interested make it to a
meeting, and even a smaller fraction actually become
members (7 new members for Division so far for 2013).All flotilla members, please make special efforts to
mentor (contact and assist) potential members with
getting involved in your flotillas – this is not just the
FSO-HR’s responsibility. Also, take the initiative to get
new and potential members involved, don’t assume
someone else will do
something.
The “HR Corner” on
the D7 website is a great
resource for accurate and
q u i c k i n f o r m a t i o n
regarding; E-Responder Program; Member Information;
New Member Processing; Mentoring; Recruiting
Awards; Uniform Information. The section on New
Member Processing will completely outline the
application process – this will assist FC’s and FSO’s-HR with ensuring applications and the other forms
needed get processed quickly.
Also, please make sure to review the Mentoring
Program. This outlines steps for mentor selection,
responsibilities and provides check-lists to ensure new
members don’t get left out through the application an
initial training/uniform process to fend for themselv
(How many of you remember how that feels?)
Program Visitation
Dwaine Harris, SO-PV
Change of watch is coming and
so is change of office for many of us.
One of our duties as a FSO or SO
is to transfer all property and records
to our successor. Saving records in hard copy, DVD, o
flash drive form is a great way to help our successor g
off in the right direction. DVD’s can be mailed, so th
is my first choice. What do you put on this DVD
really up to you.
• On a Program Visitor list should be the address
of all your partners. This will help get the new perso
started.• You should include the date to have your article
for newsletters if that is required.
• You also want to include the dates in which repor
are due up the chain of leadership.
• You should have a list of measurable goals.
• Copy any templates, emails or correspondence th
might help the new PV.
• Make a list of the most poplar handouts and activ
spots in your area of operations.
• Set a day and time to do visits.
I am sure you have and idea of what would help
new person and if you stay in this position it could he
you in the coming year.
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Information Systems
Sue Hastings, SO-IS
The end of the year is rapidly approaching. If you
have any outstanding missions or 99 hours, please get
them in as soon as possible. Do not wait to the end of
the year or you might lose out on a certification and go
into REYR status. This year the Coast Guard will run
the REYR process on December 31st.
Anyone who has not completed,
submitted and have recorded in
AUXDATA the annual certificationrequirements before that date, will
go into REYR for 2014. Any time or
courses submitted after that date will
count, but the Flotilla Commander will have to submit a
ticket through the D7 Help Desk to manually remove the
REYR certification. This is not an automatic function.
This year two long time FSOs-IS have retired. Don
Davis in Flotilla 12-3 and Bob Mathewes in Flotilla
12-8. We will miss their help and expertise in the IS
community. Two new FSOs-IS have taken over the
positions, and I am glad to report that both are certified
as IS inputters. Don Carty has taken over for 12-3, and
is a past FSO-IS for 12-1, and has taken the AUX-10 C-
School. In Flotilla 12-8, William Carter has assumed the
FSO-IS job, and he has also taken the AUX-10 C-
School. Your cooperation with these new IS officers isappreciated.
If you are not sure what mission code or form to use,
please check with your FSO-IS, he or she will be glad to
work with you to get the correct data into AUXDATA in
a timely manner.
Communications Services
David Hastings, SO-CS
As webmaster for the Division 12 website I cou
use your help. If you have any pictures of events o
functions in the Division, could you please send me
copy to include on the web page with an sho
description. We need to keep our photos up to date
the webpage is sometimes the first impression of the C
Auxiliary for members of the boating public.
Check out your Flotilla webpage to see what
happening in your area. Please make sure that yoFlotilla FSO-CS and webmaster know about what
happening in the Flotilla and is given any informatio
pictures, etc. to keep your website interesting and up
date.
Publications
William Carter, SO-PB
First, I would like to extend my deepest sympathifor the people of Georgetown, SC. The fire that h
devastated the historic district is an incredible traged
and the people of Georgetown are in my thoughts an
prayers. South Carolina has faced disasters in the past
the form of war, earthquakes and hurricanes, and, as w
have in the past, we will rebuild for a better tomorrow.
The circulation of The Pelorus remains steady wi
about 350 readers. One of the main benefits of having
Division-level newsletter is that it helps everyon
remain informed. Not all Flotillas in Division 1
maintain their own newsletter, so for some of ou
membership, The Pelorus is their primary Auxiliar
publication.
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Member Training
Be Moore, SO-MT
The third quarter of 2013 saw a
surge in “on the water” activities
with an emphasis on crew and
coxswain training. Practically all of
our flotillas have some type of
ongoing coxswain/crew training.
The goal, of course, is to finish off this training with
successful QEs before the end of the boating season.
Classroom training also appears to be on the upswingwith many members actively engaging the on-line
Auxiliary Learning Management System, AUXOPS
courses, and the myriad of other training courses. Our
thanks to Richard Daniel of Flotilla 12-8 for conducting
a First Aid/CPR/AED class open to all division
members.
Effective September 1, 2013, Team Coodination
Training (TCT) has been revised. Auxiliarists who are
selected and meet criteria in accordance with the
following provisions are authorized to deliver Initial and
Five Year currency maintenance Team Coordination
Training (TCT) to other Auxiliarists. Additionally, new
Initial and Five Year Currency Maintenance TCT
Workshops are intended to be delivered in half-day
sessions, respectively. They have been developed to
encourage greater participation in the training processand to better utilize experienced Auxiliarists in their
presentation.
Team Coordination Training (TCT)
A. TCT Facilitator Selection Process:
(1)An Auxiliarist must be nominated by his/h
Flotilla Commander (FC) or Division Command
(DCDR) and then be approved through the Auxiliar
chain of leadership to the cognizant District Capta
(DCAPT) or District Directorate Chief (DDC), wi
an info copy to the District Commodore (DCO).
(2) A nominee approved by the DCAPT or DD
shall be submitted to the Director of Auxiliar
(DIRAUX) for selection and designation as a TC
Facilitator.
(3) A nominee must possess either of the followin
qualifications:a) Certified Instructor and certified Coxswain, o
certified Instructor and non-current Coxswain who h
logged at least 250 Coxswain hours in AUXDATA; or
b) Certified Instructor and either certified First Pil
or Aircraft Commander, or certified Instructor and non
current First Pilot or Aircraft Commander who h
logged at least 150 Pilot hours in AUXDATA.
B. Nominees shall be selected based on prove
excellence in these fields and their ability t
communicate effectively. Initial designation as a TC
Facilitator will be for three years, after which he/sh
must be re-designated by the Director. TCT Facilitato
shall be reevaluated based on their performance
participation during this period.
C. These TCT Facilitators shall be labeled
AUXDATA as "TCTAUX" (TCT Facilitators wh
receive their designation via completion of Coast Guatraining shall maintain the label of "TCTFAC"
AUXDATA). TCT Facilitators who are not r
designated at the conclusion of their three year perio
will be placed in REYR status in AUXDATA. Failure
be re-designated by the DIRAUX during the next fiv
consecutive years in
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REYR status shall result in complete loss of this
designation. The only way for a TCT Facilitator to again
perform such activity will be to undergo the entire
selection process.
D. The DIRAUX shall have sole authority to
designate or remove these TCT Facilitators.
E. The following resource materials will be
available on the Auxiliary Response Directorate website
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=r-dept
(1) TCT Slide Presentation
(2) TCT Facilitator Guide
(3) TCT Participant Guide
AUXOP Program
The AUXOP program has been significantly
broadened by inclusion of 29 acceptable National
Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant Type 3
ICS courses. These courses count as two credits for successful completion of all required elements (i.e., the
in-class course, the corresponding PQS, and the
associated oral board - all as applicable).
Tasks for them have been created in AUXDATA (all
assigned to the Non-mandatory ICS Tasks competency).
Their acceptability is immediate, but their integration
into AUXDATA's AUXOP calculation is not expected
earlier than January 1, 2014.
The Auxiliary Learning Management System
(AUXLMS) is now operational and can be used to
complete all Auxiliary mandated training courses.
Accordingly, enrolled Auxiliarists have until December
31, 2016 to complete this battery of courses. Newly
enrolling Auxiliarists must complete this battery with
the first year of membership as defined in th
provisions.
Materials
Michael J. Mikutaitis, SO-MA
Flotilla commanders are reminded that a potenti
increase in postal rates should take place in Janua
2014. The increase can be as high as $0.03. You shoul
order accordingly.
Since it is October, thought should be given
publications needed for training and boating safet
Please do not wait until the last minute to plan. Until th
government shutdown ends do not expect materials
be shipped and they may be delayed if shipped. Chec
for updates to manuals and forms. Do not assume th
the form you have saved on your computer is the mo
current.
Navigation Services
Allen James, SO-NS
Flotilla 12-10 has qualified Karl Gettmann as a
Aids Verifier under the new PQS qualificatio
requirement. Flotilla 12-4 and 12-10 have been taske
by ANT Georgetown to verify numerous PATONS alon
the ICW from McClellanville to Little River Inlet whic
is required every 3 years.
The flotillas also have verified PATONS on th
many fishing piers, marinas and landings from Cherr
Grove to Pawleys Island. Any member who would lik
to become an Aids Verifier should contact your FSO-N
for requirements.
DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ER R E P O R T S
Member Training (Contd.)
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Public Education
Bob Mathewes, SO-PE
The following is a summary of activities
for the Public Education department.
• Lake Marion (12-1) reports that their first About
Boating Safely (ABS) class was a great success with
fifteen graduates. They also were invited to give a
30-minute presentation to the students at Dorchester
Academy. They had 13 people signed up for an ABS
class this month on 15 June.
• Grand Strand (12-2) has had no activity.• Lake Murray (12-3) held a class for 17 students
in April with 8 of the students 15 or under. They
have another class scheduled for 3 August.
• Central Grand Strand (12-4) started the year with
no instructors and no FSO-PE. Charles Budnick is
now their only instructor and the FSO-PE. He is
working to get a team of instructors (Flotilla 12-10
has offered to help) and a venue to hold classes.
• East Cooper (12-6) held a class at the Daniel
Island Library on 16 March and graduated five
students. On April 20th they conducted a class for 16
students. They will also be conducting classes for
Boeing.
• Charleston (12-8) has conducted three classe
The first was on 2 February with twenty-thr
students. The second was 10 March and graduat
thirteen. Their third class was 18 May with eig
students. They have classes scheduled for 22 Ju
(after this writing) and 27 July at Charles Tow
Landing State Park.
• Georgetown (12-10) held their first class
Station Georgetown for fifteen students on 2
January. They made a presentation to 153 secon
graders at the Waccamaw Elementary school
Tuesday, 30 April and held an ABS class on 25 MaEight people attended and passed with flying colors
• Edisto Island (12-12) has had no reportab
activity.
There was a live training webinar conducted on
March covering a new web based system called AU
plus PE. This system is designed to facilitate reco
keeping certificate and card production, schedules, e
for PE classes. Ellen Newman (12-1) and Kel
Duncan (12-8) took part. Despite a technical glit
that necessitated a long delay and a change in the le
site they both seemed to feel that it was worthwhile.
Operations
Joe Fleming, SO-OP
This year’s fiscal budget had us limited all year on
our performance to what we as Auxiliarists could do.
The bad thing is that it looks like next year’s outlook
may be just as bad. Division 12 has performed 521
patrols this year, with 1,795 hours reported. This is
surface time only. Considering our restrictions this past
year, I think we did a great job supporting the Gold
side with their missions.
Flotillas reported throughout the year on traini
new members and supporting the Coast Guard w
their training needs. Regattas and special events fill
in the rest of our time on the water.
With the new AOM system in place, we have had
few bugs in it. Overall, it looks like an improveme
over the previous system. Sector AUXLO has be
very helpful in assisting us with the
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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ER R E P O R T S
How to be the best darn Vessel Examiner possible!
And then become a Program Visitor too!
Start by going to the V-Department website. On
this page you will find the links to training tools and
the open book on-line Vessel Examiner test. These
tools can be used by your FSO-MT or FSO-VE as well
as by you to self-study the course. We call this page
the Vessel Examination/Program Visitor “Tool Kit.”
The key to becoming a great Vessel Examiner is all
in the training. Becoming a Vessel Examiner can be
done by classroom instruction along with hands on
training, or by self-study along with some hands on
training.
It is very important that you understand that
questions on the Open Book Vessel Examiner’s
Examination come from the Vessel Safety Check
Manual (M16796.8), the USCG Auxiliary Facilities
Guide, and the forms associated with the VE
Department: ANSC-7003, 7008, 7012, 7038, and 7045.
All of these items are linked below.
1. The first and most important tool is the VSC
Manual M16796.8. Download a copy at thefollowing link: VSC Manual
2. Changes to this manual can be downloaded at:
Changes to VSC Manual
3. Download the Forms ANSC-7003, ANSC-7008,
ANSC-7012, ANSC-7038 and ANSC-7045 from the
forms page at: http://forms.cgaux.org
The Vessel Examination/Program Visitor tool kit
loaded with useful links and information including, b
not limited to:
• Inspection of Coast Guard Auxiliary operation
facilities designed for Vessel Examiners only.
• Links to the Vessel Examiners Course on-li
examination.
• The Recreation Boating Safety Program Visi
manual to become certified as a PV.
• Links to obtain/print personalized Ves
Examination business cards.
• Information about inspecting personal water cr(PWC) and paddle craft.
• Information about Visual Distress Signals, lo
and state regulations…And so much more!
The Marine Safety program seems to need som
motivation and direction in order to increase activity
have asked up the chain for some tips and ideas
order to help our flotillas. I have seen some messag
which suggest a change in the MS mission and goa
But there have been no official changes to share
this point).
I would like to recognize Flotilla 12-4 (and FS
MS Eric Hurlin) for their Marine Safety program believe that Eric has not missed a monthly report t
year. Keep up the good work 12-4!
I welcome tips, ideas and suggestions from
members having ideas on how to make the M
program more active and effective.
Vessel Examinations
Andy Poole, SO-VE
Marine Safety
Rick Bankert, SO-MS
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S E C R E T A R Y R E C O R D S
Deborah Lee, SO-SR
Minutes from Division 12 Meeting
Mt. Pleasant Waterworks, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
• The meeting was called to order at 1030 hours by
Al Crothers, Division Commander
• The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Murphy,
Division Vice Commander.
• The Invocation was read by Al Crothers written by
Phillip Poole
Division Members in Attendance: (listed below)
DCDR Welcome/Introductions:
Al welcomed everyone. He then reviewed items
which were discussed at Commander’s Call.
Division Minutes: The April Division meetin
minutes were approved at Commanders’ Call as listed
the Pelorus newsletter.
Financial Report: The financial report w
approved at Commander’s Call as submitted by Vi
Giardina.
Division Staff Officer Reports: Please read sta
officer reports in the Pelorus.
A motion was made by Vito Giardina to adjourn th
meeting, which was then seconded by Joe Fleming. Th
meeting was adjourned at 1240 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Lee
SO-SR
Roster of members and guests present
12-1
John Owen
Jay Dahlgren
12-2
Carl Brown
12-3
Sue Carty
Don Carty12-4
Chuck Budnick
Tommy Timberlake
12-6
Bob Weskerna
Al Crothers
Deborah Lee
Jim Ramsey
Andy Poole
Ann Graham
Walter Runck
Barbara Burchfield
Festus Burchfield
12-8Paul Berka
Dwaine Harris
Bob Mathewes
Joe Fleming
Richard Daniel
12-10
John Murphy
Vito Giardina
Rick Bankert
Sue Hastings
Dave Hastings
Reggie Hollar
12-12Karen Andrews
Jim Andrews
Be Moore
Cliff Songer
Due to the government shutdown, the next Division 12 meeting, scheduled for Saturday, 12
October, has been postponed. Members will receive more information as it becomes available
Elections are coming up and ne
leadership will have their hands full wi
budget cuts and new regulations. As
volunteer organization we will have lots o
new challenges to work out as every new ye
brings. We will work through these challeng
as a group and make the changes required t
better our organization and ourselves as
group.
As always, make sure to practice ever
chance you get. You should make it secon
nature since anything can happen at any tim
and you must be ready for it.
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S T A T E L I A I S O N REPORT
Barbara Burchfield, SLO-SC
DNR reports that 2013 recreational boating safety
fatalities in the state have exceeded 2012 fatalities as of this report, through the end of August. We will meet
with the local law enforcement to see what contributing
factors are involved in these fatalities.
*DNR issues an annual report which is released the
following year in April-May.
We have sent introductions for newly appointed
LLO-SC Scott Heisler, and news of the USCG
Temporary Certificates of Documentation to BLA, DNR
and their legal counsel. Sector Charleston Change of
Command information was distributed and The Human
Powered Vessel Survey was also provided to BLA,
DNR, law enforcement and local paddle-sports
companies.
Festus was Lead Coxswain again this year for the
Great Portage Race (GPR) on 14SEP at Lake Murray,
sponsored by the Navy League. He collaborated with theEvent Coordinator and other sponsors. Five VHF radios
were loaned to the Navy League for event coverage.
Three operational facilities, Voyager, Voo Doo and
Master Chief, provided essential race safety zones for
the young canoe boaters. Barbara served as Public
Affairs Lead for both the Auxiliary and Navy League at
this event with much welcome help from Sue Cart
Flotilla 12-3.
Festus participated in the Coast Guard Sect
Charleston boarding officer training “Judgmental Use
Force Exercise” (JUFE) on 24JUN with operation
facility Voyager at the Federal Law Enforceme
Training (FLTC) facilities in Charleston.
We completed distribution of 14,500 SC DN
Boating Laws and Responsibilities handbooks
flotillas in Divisions 12, 2 and 10. This year we addDNR Tide Tables to the distribution with 10 cases to t
coastal flotillas in Division 12. DNR has added t
Auxiliary to its vendor supply needs through the SL
distribution process; in the future we can anticipate
larger supply of tide table books as DNR adds t
Auxiliary to its distribution.
Meetings & Attendance
• A u x i l i a r y S e c t o r C o o r d i n a t o r ( A S C
Teleconference monthly meetings with USCG Sect
Charleston and Auxiliary leadership helps
communicate important current events and issues.
• Flotilla meetings on 20JUN, 18JUL.
• Division 12 quarterly meeting 13JUL.
• Navy League “Great Portage Race” monthly eve
teleconferences; Navy League and multi-agen
sponsored event.• Lake Murray Safety Consortium meeting
19JUN; multi-agency and law enforcement grou
promoting an alliance for safety.
• Lake Murray Chamber of Commerce, Lake Murr
Association and Sea Tow partners.
F AT AL IT IE S I NJ UR IE S
2013 23 TBA*
2012 14 111
2011 19 98
2010 26 107
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S T A T E L I A I S O N REPORT (C ONTD . )
News releases, articles, photos, and stories
-Barbara Burchfield:
News release – external media:
• Scott Heisler appointed Legislative Liaison Officer
in South Carolina.
• USCG Human Powered Vessel survey.
• William Carter chosen as Editor of USCG
Auxiliary WAVES newsletter.
• USCG Auxiliary boat crews pass check rides
(Flotilla 12-4 QE Session)
Stories and photos for Flotilla 12-6 newsletter,
Coastal Currents:
• USCG Sector Charleston Change of Command
• Welcome to New Members.
• Flotilla 2012 Membership Award
• Ann Marie Graham earns PWO qualification.
• Three flotillas conduct Operations Training
Stories and photos published in D7 publication,
The Breeze:
• Judgmental Use of Force Exercise
• Class at the Cop Shop
• Coxswain Training
• Flotilla 12-1 SC House of Representatives
Resolution
SLO quarterly reports published in Division 12
newsletters:
• Boating safety article to Lake Murray Association
newsletter LakeLink promoting life jacket use and SC
DNR’s boating laws and responsibilities.
Public Education
In Public Education, Festus is Branch Chief, Cour
Development and Barbara is Branch Chief, Partnerin
Program, part of the team working to develop, impro
and enhance the PE programs and delivery platform
We continue to work individually with flotillas
promote their efforts and to provide resources and too
for success in support of the District 7 Strategic Plan
increase the number of boating safety classes an
students.
DNR and Aux are experiencing fewer studeregistrations in 2013 over 2012. There seem to be mo
challenges this year to getting students into t
classroom. As DNR switches their resources from boat
to hunter education in the winter months, it is a go
opportunity to hold Auxiliary classes during that tim
using all possible advertising techniques.
Barbara Burchfield
SLO-SC
DIVISION 1201 J AN TO 31
AUG 2013
Number of ABS Classes 21
Number of students
graduated
233
Students under the
age of 18
25.8%
Students registered at
DNR website
24.5%
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2013 M I S S I O N HOURS R E P O R T S
TO
HO
TAL
URS
M
D
V
RINE
ALER
ISITS
VESSE
CL SAFETY
ECKSPU
AF
BLIC
AIRSSEAR
RECH ANDSCUE
12-1 3,689.10 -3% 12.00 -80% 147.00 -6% 89.70 -26% 1.40 -30
12-2 765.90 -71% 143.00 32% 6.00 -45% 0.00 -100% 10.10 -15
12-3 3,000.80 -34% 38.00 217% 28.00 -44% 145.00 -20% 116.70 259
12-4 6,716.10 71% 77.00 221% 264.50 211% 155.20 32% 19.30 20
12-6 10,926.35 -9% 199.50 -23% 134.50 -50% 452.70 3% 33.20 -33
12-8 7,392.45 10% 49.00 6% 102.00 -50% 342.00 -19% 0.00
12-10 3,762.85 -15% 0.00 -100% 26.00 -47% 451.00 -49% 1.50
12-12 1,951.40 -3% 3.00 -81% 11.00 -63% 101.00 23% 10.40
Total 38,205.95 -5% 521.50 -5% 719.00 -16% 1,736.60 -27% 192.60 72
MA
SAF
INE
ETYATON
M
TR
MBER
INING
MA
PA
RINE
ROLPU
EDUBLIC
ATION
12-1 27.50 0.00 N/A* 32.00 -33% 453.50 -34% 90.00 84
12-2 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 8.00 -95% 45.80 -78% 0.00 -100
12-3 0.00 N/A* 0.00 N/A* 18.00 -90% 213.10 -48% 74.00 -47
12-4 58.60 40% 9.40 111.00 20% 599.00 59% 30.00 11
12-6 499.00 -6% 0.00 -100% 45.20 -75% 873.70 -12% 100.00 -55
12-8 526.75 96% 0.00 -100% 73.25 -30% 599.70 -15% 82.00 15
12-10 0.00 N/A* 13.00 N/A* 22.50 -77% 359.20 -14% 68.15 24
12-12 0.00 N/A* 0.00 -100% 21.00 -67% 427.00 11% 0.00 -100
Total 1,111.85 32% 22.40 -79% 330.95 -64% 3,571.00 -15% 444.15 -35
The information above is accurate as of 01 October
2013 from the D7 AuxInfo report. The increase/
decrease from the first to third quarters of 2012 is also
listed. Make sure to double-check your calendars and
submit all hours. Let’s get these numbers up!
* Flotilla did not log hours in this category for 2012
2013, therefore the percentage increase/decrease do
not apply.
Flotilla logged no hours in this category for th
third quarter of 2012.
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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ERS
Division Twelve Bridge
Division Commander Al Crothers [email protected]
Vice Division Commander John Murphy [email protected]
Immediate Past Division Commander Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]
Flotilla Commanders/Vice Commanders
12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea FC John Owen [email protected]
VFC Joe Newman [email protected]
12-2, Grand Strand FC Dorothy Schoch [email protected]
VFC Judith Ash [email protected]
12-3, Lake Murray FC Gerry Ruschkofski [email protected]
VFC Ken Uschelbec [email protected]
12-4, Central Grand Strand FC Chuck Budnick [email protected]
VFC Thomas Timberlake [email protected]
12-6, Mount Pleasant FC Andy Poole [email protected]
VFC Festus Burchfield [email protected]
12-8, Charleston FC Paul Berka [email protected]
VFC Dwaine Harris [email protected]
12-10, Georgetown FC Rick Bankert [email protected]
VFC Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]
12-12, Edisto Beach FC Karen Andrews [email protected]
VFC Cliff Songer [email protected]
Division Support Staf
AUXAIR Auxiliary Aviation Ron Sain [email protected]
DDSL-12 Director’s DistrictSecurity Liaison Vito Giardina vgiar [email protected]
ADDSL-12 Assistant Director’s
District Security Liaison Al Crothers [email protected]
SLO-SC State Liaison Officer Barbara Burchfield [email protected]
SLO-SC State Liaison Officer Festus Burchfield [email protected]
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DIVISION S T A F F OFFIC ERS
Division Staf Ocers
SO-CM Communications Jim Ramsey [email protected]
SO-CS Communications Systems David Hastings [email protected] SO-DV Diversity & Inclusion Al Crothers [email protected]
SO-FN Finance Vito Giardina [email protected]
SO-HR Human Resources John Owen [email protected]
SO-IS Information Systems Susan Hastings [email protected]
SO-MA Materials Michael Mikutaitis [email protected]
SO-MS Marine Safety Rick Bankert [email protected]
SO-MT Member Training Be Moore [email protected]
SO-NS Navigation Systems Allen James [email protected]
SO-OP Operations Joe Fleming [email protected]
SO-PA Public Affairs Thomas Williamson [email protected]
SO-PB Publications William Carter [email protected]
SO-PE Public Education Bob Mathewes [email protected]
SO-PV Program Visitation Dwaine Harris [email protected]
SO-SR Secretary Records Deborah Lee [email protected]
SO-VE Vessel Safety Exams Andy Poole [email protected]
From the Editor
I appreciate the feedback from everyone on the layout for The Pelorus. If anyone has photos they would lik e
see used for the front cover of upcoming editions, please feel free to send them to m e. My only request is that
photo be rectangular in shape as it will be easier to insert into the cover. Thanks again f or the great feedback.
William Carter, SO-PB, Division 12
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