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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - District 7, Division 14, Flotilla 7 XLII Volume — Number 1 - January 2018 The BUOY
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - District 7, Division 14, Flotilla 7
XLII Volume — Number 1 - January 2018
The BUOY
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Table of Contents Staff Officer List………….…………………………………………………………..…..3 FC, VFC and IPVFC Report………….……………………..…….……...........4—6 Staff Officer Reports……….…………………………………………..……..…7—13 Upcoming Events…………………………………………………….………….14—16 Change of Watch.….. …….………………………..…………………………17—22 2017 Highlights………………………………………………………………………….23 Recent Events…………………………………………………………………………….24 Press Release………………………………………………………………………25—26 Items of Interest………………………………………………………………………...27 Meeting Minutes….…………………………………………………………………...28
Next Flotilla Meeting Thursday January 4, 2018 St. Augustine Yacht Club
442 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080 Social 18:30 / Meeting 19:00
Next FSO Meeting
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the NEFRA Conference Center 19:00—21:00 4730 Casa Cola Way, St Augustine, FL 32095
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - District 7, Division 14, Flotilla 7 XLII Volume 1 Editor: William Bell FSO-PB January 2018
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Flotilla Commander William Candeletti
Flotilla Vice Commander Vic Aquino
Publications Officer William Bell
Flotilla Commander……………..………...……….William Candeletti
Flotilla Vice Commander………...….……....……………...Vic Aquino
Immediate Past Flotilla Commander………………….Libby Rattrie
Staff Officer—Communications…….....……...……….Robert Bond
Staff Officer—Communication Services….……..….Vacant Office
Staff Officer—Diversity……………………………………..Vacant Office
Staff Officer—Emergency Communications………...Bill Gilchrist
Staff Officer—Finance………………………………………..William Hall
Staff Officer—Human Resources..……..Abe Lopez-De-Queralta
Staff Officer—Information Services…………………....Neil Rattrie
Staff Officer—Materials……………………………....Carmen Gautille
Staff Officer—Marine Safety…………………….William Candeletti
Staff Officer—Member Training………………..…………Neil Rattrie
Staff Officer—Navigation Systems…..………….…...Charlie Judice
Staff Officer—Operations………………………………....David Patrick
Staff Officer—Public Affairs……………………………...Henry Seiden
Staff Officer—Publications………………………………....William Bell
Staff Officer—Public Education…….……….……………Vic Aquino
Staff Officer—Partner Visitor…………….…………...Georgia Young
Staff Officer—Secretary / Records……………..Brigitte Baumann
Staff Officer—Vessel Examination…………….….William Gilchrist
2017 Flotilla Bridge
Cover: Vic Aquino (left) and Bill Candeletti (right) are sworn in as the new Vice Flotilla Commander and Flotilla Commander of 14-7.
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As your newly elected Flotilla Commander, I would like to thank all of you (in advance) for your on-going support and active participation in the upcoming programs and activities in 2018. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead and wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year. Bill Candeletti FC 14-7
From Your Flotilla Commander
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As 2017 winds down and 2018 will soon be here, I look forward to the various programs and activities we have planned for 2018. I look forward to working with the great team we have in 14-7 and see good things ahead for the flotilla. I wish all of you a Happy New Year! Vic Aquino VFC 14-7
From Your Vice Flotilla Commander
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The only thing remaining on my agenda at this point is to thank you for your service to the flotilla and point out our accomplishments this year, primarily for those who weren’t at the C.O.W. I stand ready to help any of the newly installed officers in their transition to 2018 and also look forward to hear from Bill about what he hopes to accomplish in 2018.
My PA Report has a summary of the Flotilla hours and list of awardees which you can research, if you have an interest.
Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah! Henry Seiden Semper Paratus!
From Your Immediate Past Vice Flotilla Commander
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Staff Officer Reports
Communications: Robert Bond
No report this month.
Robert Bond: FSO-CM 2018
Communication Services: William Bell
No report this month.
William Bell: FSO-CS 2018
Diversity: Vacant Office
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Staff Officer Reports
Finance: William Hall
The Flotilla has no outstanding bills or obligations. The Change of Watch was held and all bills are paid. All memberships are current. The annual audit is scheduled.
William Hall: FSO-FN 2018
Human Resources: Abe Lopez– de-la Queralta Have recently submitted two new applications for review and approval .
Abe Lopez-de-la-Queralta: FSO-HR 2018
Information Systems: Neil Rattrie This will be the last reminder in 2017 for you to send me your hours and any out-standing missions that you may have completed in 2017. This is particularly the case with outstanding 7029 hours.
The cut off for hours counting toward awards for 2017 will January 14th, however meeting minimum mis-
sion hours/exams/visit requirements will be just after the New Year 2018. If the requirements are not
entered into AuxData by this date (as of yet unknown), you will go into REYR status. The process to get
you out of REYR is long and tedious.
Neil Rattrie: FSO-IS 2018
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Staff Officer Reports
Materials: Carmen Gautille
No report this month.
Carmen Gautille: FSO-MA 2018
Marine Safety: Bill Candeletti
No report this month.
Bill Candeletti: FSO-MS 2017
Member Training: Neil Rattrie
As your new FSO-MT, I would like to encourage you to participate in some Flotilla activity in 2018. This can be as a Program Visitor, a Vessel Examiner, an Instructor, joining the Public Affairs Team, becoming a Boat Crew member, an Aids Verifier or standing Watch either as a Radio Operator or Gate Watch at Station Mayport. All of these activities require various levels of training.
Think about what you would like to do and send me an email so that we can get the necessary training classes set up. If you are currently involved in an activity you may need to take on-going training that is required each year (e.g. TCT). I will be sending out reminders to those individuals that need this type of training. This will also include the Mandatory Training that can be completed by various methods.
Neil Rattrie: FSO-MT 2018
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Staff Officer Reports
Navigation Systems: Charlie Judice
No report this month
Charlie Judice: FSO-NS 2018
Operations: David Patrick
Our last operations patrol of the year was a safety zone mission for the annual Regatta of Lights, the parade of lighted boats along the bay front organized by the St Augustine YC. Our mission included placing red/green markers to guide the boats along a predetermined route and to assist as needed. Fortunately, the clear but cold evening was uneventful from a safety point of view and the crew, Steve Parsons, Lyn McClelland, John Roderick and myself, enjoyed the hospitality of the Yacht Club members on our return to the Lighthouse Ramp and the club.
Qualified crew numbers in 2018 will be at the lowest they have been for many years as Bill Hall and Vic Aquino 'retire' and will not re-certify. We thank them for their many years of service on the water; their experience and knowledge of the waters around St Augustine will certainly be missed. FC Rattrie pre-sented well deserved awards to both at our recent Change of Watch.
With numbers of qualified coxswain/crew at only five and with one facility, Flotilla 14-7 will be looking for members' boats to use and members to qualify. We need committed people who are willing to give of their time to get qualified. Certification does not just happen, it takes persistence and endurance but the outcome is well worth it. Please contact me if you think you can help. We most likely will be organizing on the water training with nearby flotillas and holding shore side training as a Division..
In the Recent Events section of this edition of The BUOY, you will find a photo of one of the boats, be-longing to SAYC member Tim Tucker in the Regatta of Lights.
David Patrick: FSO-OP 2018
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Staff Officer Reports
Public Affairs: Henry Seiden
December /End of Year Report for 2017
My last events were the parade for Memorial Day (November) and the C.O.W. itself (December) which introduced the new staff appointments and awards for this year. The Awards list which were presented at the C.O.W. is attached. ACLOC is the Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation (in case you don’t like acronyms, you can find further info in the link).
Awards Presented at C.O.W.
ACLOC* for Libby for her service as FC. (Present by David as DCDR)
ACLOC - Bill Hall
ACLOC - Vic Aquino
ACLOC- David Patrick
ACLOC - Steve Parsons
Outstanding New Member - Lyn McClelland
Outstanding Member - John Holmes
Outstanding PE - Bill Hall & Vic Aquino
Outstanding PA - Henry Seiden
Outstanding - PV Carmen
Outstanding VE - Becky Kaurup (not present)
Outstanding Boatcrew - Steve Parsons
Special Achievement Award (21 Years of Service) - Ann Ping
You can find the year to date Flotilla activity report at this link (shortened for easy display):
http://tinyurl.com/y6uf7sju
* ACLOC Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation
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Staff Officer Reports
Publications: William Bell
FSO’s please email your reports to me, in the body of an email message, before each Staff Meeting, so that I can generate The BUOY by the first of he month. Please attach, rather than embed, any photos. Happy New Year! All members are part of our Team — share your photos with the Flotilla.
William Bell: FSO-PB 2017
Public Education: Vic Aquino There was no activity in Public Education in December. Planning for 2018 is in progress.
Vic Aquino: FSO-PE 2018
Partner Visitor: Georgia Young
No report this month.
Georgia Young: FSO-PV 2018
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Staff Officer Reports
Vessel Examination: Bill Gilchrist
We conduct Vessel Exams the second Saturday of each month at Vilano Boat Ramp and on-demand via the USCG Aux website. We are currently waiting for the 2018 safety inspection decals to become available.
The 2018 schedule for the Vilano Boat Ramp is posted below. It is the second Satur-day of each month February to November from 0900—1200 hours.
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
May 19—National Safe Boating Week—I’d like to have Vilano, Light House Park and St Augustine Ma-rina covered.
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 15
October 13
November 10
Virtual Vessel Self Examination to prepare for a real vessel exam:
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=v-dept&category=virtual-safety-check
Request a vessel exam online request form:
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=V-DEPT&category=i-want-a-vsc
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE EVENT TIME
4 JAN 2018 FLOTILLA MEETING 1900 - 2100 23 JAN 2018 FSO MEETING 1900—2100 28 JAN 2018 STAFF REPORTS DUE TO PB 1 FEB 2018 FLOTILLA MEETING 1900 - 2100 20 FEB 2018 FSO MEETING 1900—2100 25 FEB 2018 STAFF REPORTS DUE TO PB
1 MAR 2018 FLOTILLA MEETING 1900 - 2100 20 MAR 2018 FSO MEETING 1900—2100 25 MAR 2018 STAFF REPORTS DUE TO PB
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Flotilla 14-7
Regular Meeting
Date: Thursday January 4, 2018 Time: Social: 1830—1900
Meeting: 1900 - 2100
Place: St. Augustine Yacht Club
Hope to see you there.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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CHANGE OF WATCH
Libby Rattrie (L) gives Certificates of Appreciation
to Bill Hall (middle) and Vic Aquino (right)
New flotilla commander (William Candeletti) gives
his view on the 2018 Flotilla goals and
expectations.
Photos by Henry Seiden
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CHANGE OF WATCH
Vic Aquino (L) and Bill Candeletti (middle)
congratulate Libby Rattrie on her service as
Flotilla Commander
Libby Rattrie (r) awards commendations to Bill Hall,
Vic Aquino and David Patrick (l to r) for Operations
Photos by Henry Seiden
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CHANGE OF WATCH
Carmen Gautille assumes the FSO Materials role.
Bill Candeletti presents a commendation to Steve Craven for his role as FSO Materials.
Photos by Henry Seiden
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CHANGE OF WATCH
David Patrick presents Libby Rattrie with an
ACLOC for her service as Flotilla
Commander
Ann Ping shows off her Special Achievement Award
for 21 years of service to Libby Rattrie
Photos by Henry Seiden
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CHANGE OF WATCH
Libby Rattrie presents Steve Parsons with a
Commendation for Outstanding
Boatcrew
Bill Gilchrist (l) presents Gerry Murphy with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his activities in the Emergency Operations Center
Photos by Henry Seiden
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CHANGE OF WATCH
Kevin Dunne remarks on the 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (1941) and 75th year anniversary of Mayport Naval Station
Photo by Henry Seiden
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2017
Flotilla 14-7 Color Guard (L-R) C. Gautille, A. Queralta,
L. McClelland & K. Dunne
Flotilla 14-7 Parade Marchers (L-R) L. McClelland, H. Parl,
D. Lexandra, H. Westover and G. Young
Charlie Judice shows off his OPFAC at PA Event Symphony of
St Augustine
Photos by Henry Seiden
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RECENT EVENTS
SAYC member Tim Tucker’s Boat in the Regatta of Lights (See FSO-PA Report (Above))
Photo courtesy of David Patrick
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PRESS RELEASE
December 28, 17 Henry M. Seiden
Public Affairs Officer (954) 253-4125
News Release Flotilla 14-7 Year-end Awards and Change Of Watch and Awards Celebration
SAINT AUGUSTINE, Florida — On December 7ᵀᴴ 2017, Libby Rattrie, Flotilla Commander held a Change of Watch Celebration to introduce the incoming 2018 staff and elected officers of the flotilla and recognize the achievements of the membership over the year. This year’s event was held at Allegro at 6:30PM. ACLOC is the Auxiliary Commandant’s Letter of Commendation (please refer to further info about this Coast Guard Award in the link). The following individuals were recognized by the US Coast Guard this year: Bill Hall Vic Aquino David Patrick Steve Parsons Libby Rattrie. (Presented by David Patrick, Auxiliary Division 14, 7ᵀᴴ District Commander) The following Members of the Flotilla were recognized for their performance this year with these awards: Outstanding New Member - Lyn McClelland Outstanding Member - John Holmes Outstanding Public Education - Bill Hall & Vic Aquino Outstanding Public Affairs - Henry Seiden Outstanding - Program Visitor – Carmen Gautille Outstanding Vessel Examiner - Becky Kaurup (not present) Outstanding Boatcrew / Coxswain - Steve Parsons Special Achievement Award (21 Years of Service) - Ann Ping Ms. Rattrie, now the Immediate Past Flotilla Commander, will also be continuing on in her position as Auxil-iary Sector Coordinator, recognized in her remarks the entire Flotilla’s achievements in our areas of respon-sibility. After her presentations at the event, Rattrie summarized, “As of this month, our 78 members volunteered and were recognized for providing a combined total of 10,430 volunteer hours with the US Coast Guard and Auxiliary this year throughout our local community. We act as force multipliers, providing direct support to our Teams at the Mayport US Coast Guard Station and Coast Guard Sector, Jacksonville allowing the active duty members to perform their jobs efficiently.”
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PRESS RELEASE
Rattrie went on, “Working with the great men and women on active duty at the Coast Guard, the member-ship of Flotilla 14-7 recognize and support our common missions including: recreational boating safety, on the water safety patrols, on shore marine environmental protection, waterway marine safety, search and rescue assistance, marine dealer visits, recreational vessel safety examination and public education. “We’ve taken 190 hours in training programs in these areas in order to maintain current Coast Guard standards of excellence. “Many of our members have retired from active duty military service. We recognize the great relations maintained between the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard services. One of our members re-minded us last night of the 75ᵀᴴ anniversary of the establishment of Jacksonville Naval Station at Mayport this month. This coincides with our own annual celebration and we salute them.” The event featured the introduction of the 2018 Elected and Staff Officers. The list of Officers beginning or continuing their terms and the program of the event is attached, along with selected pictures.
### The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all its service missions. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more infor-mation, please visit www.cgaux.org. For more information about the Flotilla please go to the Flotilla web-site http://mysafeboating.com.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
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MEETING MINUTES – DECEMBER 2017
DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD CG-3615 (Rev. 10-09)
AUXILIARY-RECORD OF UNIT MEETING
UNIT NO. 071407 UNIT NAME (As recorded in AUXMIS) St. Augustine, FL
Members Present BQ + AX
32 DATE MEETING TIME MEETING LOCATION TYPE OF MEETING Dec.7,2017 1900 St Augustine Airport Conference Cen-
ter
X REGULAR BUS. SPECIAL BUS.
UNIT OFFICERS PRESENT (List office abbr. and last name only) FC Rattrie, VFC Seiden, SR Baumann, VE Gilchrist, MS Candeletti, PE Aquino, OP Patrick, NS Judice, HR Lopez de Queralta, IS Rattrie, MT Trahman, PV Young AFSO-MA Gautille, CM Schroeder, AFSO-PA Murphy, AFSO-CM Parl, AFSO-OP Holmes.
GUESTS PRESENT Glenora Hamil, Yvonne Suter, COMO Rick and Lee Ives, also Members Spouses and Friends
CONDENSED VERSION OF REPORTS AND MOTIONS VOTED ON (LIST ) Change of Watch 2017 Certificate of Appreciation from FC 2017 to all FSO Staff -Officers. FSO - Staff Officers for 2018 were sworn in.
UNIT TRAINING TOPICS PRESENTED. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remarks (special events, future plans, awards presented, etc.) ACLOC was given to Libby Rattrie for her Service as FC by DCDR Patrick and to Bill Hall, Victor Aquino, David Patrick, and Steve Parsons. Certificate for Outstanding New Member - Lyn McClelland. Certificate for Outstanding Member- John Holmes. Certificate for Outstanding PE- Bill Hall & Vic Aquino. Certificate Outstanding PA- Henry Seiden. Cer-tificate for Outstanding PV- Carmen Gautille. Certificate for Outstanding Boat Crew- Steve Parsons. Ann Ping re-ceived a Special Achievement award for 21 years of service. NEXT BUSINESS MEETING (Give Time, Date and Location January 4, 2018 at 7 pm at St Augustine Yacht Club
DATE SUBMITTED December 23, 2017
SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING REPORT Brigitte Baumann, FSO-SR
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