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Message from our incoming Flotilla Commander Ed Conway

It is hard to believe that I am to lead this flotilla for a second time. First I want to thank all of you for the hard

work and dedication shown by all in 2010. Second I want to thank you now for all of the hard work that I

know will be done during 2011. The last time I was Flotilla Commander our group was much smaller. I am

looking forward to the challenge of leading this group once again.

Nicholas Kerigan our Immediate Past Nation Commodore stressed "Leadership, Performance, and

Readiness". With the startling growth of our group over the last two years "Readiness" is going to be our

focus for 2011. Training all of our new members in programs that interest them will energize and involve all

of us, newbies and old timers alike. I encourage everyone to take this time to set a goal or two for 2011. A

good starting point might be to review the Training and Qualification guide ( http://www.cgali.org/Members%

20Deck/New%20members/MemberTrain-QualGuide-09.pdf ). All members need to take ICS 100 and 700.

These are the introductory courses to the Incident Command system that all local, state, and federal agencies

use to coordinate multiple agency activities. These online courses ( http://ntc.cgaux.org/ics_support.html ) can

be taken at your own pace and would be a good thing to get done during the winter months.

Let's not forget about fellowship. With all of this hard work and training we will need opportunities to get

together and have some fun. So please let me know if you have ideas. Let's have a great, enjoyable, and safe

2011.

Message from our Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Chris Von Zwehl on next page…….

Issue 2, Winter 2011 January 3, 2011

SCUTTLEBUTT Newsletter for

Flotilla 22-3, Cold Spring Harbor, NY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

Change of Watch & Holiday Party Luncheon 12-4-10 Photo Aux Image Library

http://image.auxpa.org/coppermine/

Flotilla News: Just for us….

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Questions or comments?

E-mail the editor at

celestem@optonline.net

or 22-3 FC at

eddieconway@gmail.com

Message from our Immediate Past Flotilla Commander

Chris Von Zwehl

“To my fellow shipmates, it has been a great four years serving you (two

as Vice and two as Commander) and I hope everyone’s experience was

just as positive. Becoming the IPFC or Immediate Past Flotilla Command-

er will enable me to spend more time not only catching up on my own

qualifications I wish to obtain such as AUXOP and Trident (M-Pro), but

to also spend more time mentoring and training you, my fellow

Auxiliarists. That being said, my door is open to you as always to talk

about your goals, the missions you want to undertake

or just about anything that will enhance your experi-

ence as an Auxiliarist or life in general. Please give our

new Flotilla Commander Ed Conway and Vice Harland

Williams all the support they deserve because they

have earned it (both have done this job be-

fore!!!). Wishing a very rewarding and joyous

New Year to all.” Chris

Message from the Editor:

Happy New Year to all, can you believe it is 2011…… Since last newsletter we’ve gone thru the fall leaves, pumpkin

picking, Thanksgiving Turkeys, Christmas, Hanukah and other winter holidays……………. to a New Year.

Thanks to all who sent in stories and pictures for this issue -

Jerry Fitzmaurice, Rob Bier, Denis Morrissey, and officers who

submitted their profiles. Celeste @ celestem@optonline.net

In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.

Irish toast

IN THIS ISSUE

Flotilla News

Members In Action

In The News: AUX

The Gold Side

Who is Flotilla 22-03?

A bit of History

Welcome Aboard

Member Training

On The Horizon

Food For Thought

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Members In Action: what we do...

AIR NATIONAL GUARD TOUR

106th AIR RESCUE, GABRESKI AIRPORT story by Jerry Fitzmaurice

On October 2, 2010 approximately 30 Auxiliary members were given an extensive tour of the Air

National Guard Base at Gabreski Airport. Twelve of us were members of Cold Spring Harbor

Flotilla 22-03.

This airport

was built in

1943 for the

Army Air

Forces during

World War II.

It has had an

honorable and

varied military

history since

then.

Currently, the main mission is Air Rescue and Recovery,

which started in 1975, and serves today as the 102nd

Rescue Squadron (102 RQS) and the 106th Rescue Wing

(106 RQW). They provide search and rescue services

using HC-130P Hercules aircraft and HH-60G Pave

Hawk helicopters.

Continued on next page…….

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We were given a very informative and

interesting tour of their para-rescue operations

where we were introduced to the brave men

who perform this service.

They introduced us to the various equipment they have at

their disposal and how they use it

depending on the mission.

You have to be well trained and

dedicated to be a member of this

unit!

Continued on next page…….

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Then, we went on to the flight operations section

where we met several flight officers who explained the type of activities in which they participate.

Virtually all of these officers

have served in Iraq or

Afghanistan.

We were able to go on board

one of the HC-130‟s.

WOW! What an aircraft!

Everyone came away with a profound appreciation

for the service these men and women perform

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Auxiliarists on Patrol

On a crisp fall day in October Denis & Celeste Morrissey joined in on a training patrol in Port Jefferson. The Serendipity, a 26‟ Parker Pilot House, owned by John Pesek 22-06, was being evaluated for its sea worthiness as a boat crew facility for next season. John P is a boat crew trainee (class of 2010), John Breuer 22-06 was the Coxswain.

We toured the area and enjoyed the sites before meeting up with the Obsession, owned and operated by John Ilberg. We did several towing evolutions and were assisted by crew on John‟s boat who included fellow boat crew classmates in training.

Old Field Lighthouse

Port Jefferson to Bridgeport Ferry

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Change of Watch & Holiday Party

Our Flotilla enjoyed an afternoon of good food and fellowship at the Change of Watch &

Holiday Luncheon at Grasso‟s restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor on December 4, 2010. A total of 27

members with several spouses joined in the celebration (see page 1 picture)

The COW officially acknowledged our leadership

changes for 2011 by welcoming in Ed Conway as our new

Flotilla Commander and Harland Williams as Vice

Commander; positions both men have held before – thanks

to both for again taking the helm. Our invited guests

included Rick and Terry Kinch; Rick officiated over the

swearing in for Harland as our FVC.

Rich Light SO-HR also attended and was thanked by Chris

and all for his time and efforts in processing all the new

members of our flotilla this past year, a record recruiting

year for our Flotilla at 24 new members!

Thanks to all who helped achieve this number;

Chris von Zwehl: 13, Michael Gianchetta: 8, Chris Selletti: 1,

Denis Morrissey: 1, and John Kulikowsky: 1.

Continued on next

page…….

Harland Williams being sworn in as FVC

by Rick Kinch SO-NS, IPDCDR

Chris presents

certificates of

appreciation to

the Cold Spring

Harbor Library;

Helen Crosson,

Maria Caputo, &

Andrew Salazar

(pictured)

Michael J Gianchetta Jr

was recognized for his

Recruiting Achievement of

8 new members this year.

Chris recruited another

13 new members.

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Change of Watch & Holiday Party Continued………..

Ed Girard

receives his award

for ATON verifier

Celeste Morrissey

receives her award

for Boat Crew

Also receiving their Boat Crew awards

were Denis Morrissey

Rob Bier and

Walter Imperatore.

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I r o n C h e f

U S C G E a t o n s N e c k

Iron Chef FS3 Ed Lima faces challenger Denis Morrissey AUX 22-03 in

BATTLE POT ROAST

The two chefs met in the Eatons Neck Galley to prepare lunch for a hungry

crew and station visitors.

Although the two chefs had different methods for preparing POT ROAST all who

sampled the delicious fare were pleased.

Which Chef won the BATTLE…..I‟d tell you but then I‟d have to kill you….

OOOPS…..Don’t get

caught with your fenders

down……..

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In The News: What’s new in the Auxiliary

http://dev02.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/announce.php

Division 22 Elections

Congratulations to John Knipper and Fred Lange (22-02) on their re-election

as Division Commander and Vice Commander

Staff for 2011…...check websites for announcements Division http://www.cgali.org/ District http://diraux.d1south.org/

2011 West Marine VSC discount coupons

Great News, the West Marine VSC discount coupon will be continuing in 2011. While this is not an endorsement of West Marine, they do provide a great service to the boater.

As in the past, the coupon is only for safety items to pass the VSC. West Marine requires the boater present a copy of the coupon and the 7012 or 7012A to receive the 10% discount. The coupon is available in a black and white smaller file for ease of examiner printing and also in color if you prefer. Please use the download links below:

Finally, we are told that these are valid now and until 12/31/11 and coupon stock should be available in local stores early next year. [Posted: Dec 6, 2010. Source: Lillian M. Haines DIR-V]

Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard host USCG Auxiliary

Auxiliarists from the International Directorate recently traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to meet with senior officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. Their presence was requested by the Executive Officer of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. The request, to the U.S. Embassy, sought assistance in forming a Coast Guard Auxiliary in Trinidad and Tobago. Read about this trip and the results achieved, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine. [Posted: Dec 6, 2010. Source: Mel Borofsky, Editor SITREP]

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In The News: What’s new in the Auxiliary

http://dev02.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/announce.php

Sea Scouts distribute recycle buckets to boaters Read about a couple of Florida Sea Scouts who are distributing recycle buckets to boaters as a part of a school and Scout service project. Is this something that your Flotilla could be doing with local Sea Scouts? Read more about it here, here, and here. [Posted: Dec 6, 2010. Source: COMO Nick Tarlson, BC-BLY]

ICS Requirements for AUXOP

All AUXOP candidates please note: The 300 & 400 courses are the Coast Guard version. The DSO-MTs, Sector, or Homeport (Training section of ICS) will be able to tell a member where the advanced classes are being held and who to contact to register. More at …..website. [Posted: Nov 24, 2010. Source: Dr. R. B. Fong, Sr, DIR-T]

Recreational Boating Safety featured in Fall 2010 Coast Guard Proceedings

The fall 2010 issue of the Coast Guard Proceedings is focused on Recreational Boating Safety and Boating Responsibility. The issue includes terrific articles on boating safety initiatives, organizations, and resources. If you are not subscribed to the Proceedings, you can download it by going to the Coast Guard Proceedings web site. [Posted: Nov 24, 2010. Source: Bruce Johnson, DIR-B]

Deputy Director Appointed The NACO has approved the permanent appointment of Andrew ―Andy‖ Anderson as the new Deputy Director of Training. Andy brings with him a wealth of managerial experi-ence garnered both as a former CO of the Cutters Cape Small and Dauntless a MEC as well as various tours of administrative and operational duty among which he is a Vietnam veteran, a retired Commander, and is currently a partner in his law firm. Andy‟s credentials are impeccable demonstrating his managerial experience in the Auxiliary, Coast Guard, and civilian careers. He is currently the Seventh District Legal Officer. Andy was selected from among nine impressive candidates. [Posted: Dec 13, 2010. Source: Dr. R. B. Fong, Sr. (DIR-T)]

Appointment of Deputy Director of Human Resources DIR-Hd

The National Department of ―H‖ (Human Resources) is proud to announce the appointment of Eugene (Gene) Romanick to the position of Deputy Director of Human Resources, DIR-Hd. Mr. Romanick had presently been the Division Chief of the H Department‟s Recruitment and Retention Division. [Posted: Dec 8, 2010. Source: Joseph G. O'Leary, Director of Human Resources]

Help Desk - On Line FLC and AUXCOM Courses ***

Students that are enrolled in the On-Line eBlackboard Flotilla Leadership Course (FLC) and the AUXCOM course are advised not to contact the Southern New Hampshire University Help Desk. That Desk if for univer-sity personnel only and they are not equipped to help in Auxiliary matters. Thank you for your patience and understanding.[Posted: Dec 13, 2010. Source: Dr. R.B. Fong, Sr. (DIR-T)] ***[As of Dec 15, 2010 Roy Savoca , Division Chief – Advanced Distance Learning Training Department has

taken over this department from Dr. Juan Hernandez.]

This course is highly recommended to our future leaders in 22-03 and it is also one of the leadership elective requirements for AUXOP. The course is all on-line and takes about 4-5 nights in total,

3 plus hours a night. To register: http://www.cgaux.org/training/FlotillaCommander.html

Websites of Interest. U.S. COAST GUARD FORUM http://www.uscgf-kmi.com/coast-guard-forum/

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Auxiliarists can be found near and far………………. On a recent trip to the United Kingdom, Rob Bier‟s wife came across this organization. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Ordinary people doing an extraordinary job http://www.rnli.org.uk/who_we_are/rnli_people/the_crew

Lifeboat crews are mostly volunteers, who come from all walks of life, and give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues and save lives at sea on the lifeboats.

With over 4,800 lifeboat crew members in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, of which over 340 are women, lifeboat crews are dedicated and make a major commitment – which could ultimately include risking their life. They respond at a moment's notice, no matter where they are or what they are doing when the pager goes off. Crews are regularly called away from their families, their beds and their work, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Often they‟ll leave a place of comfort to brave the cold and wet in situations that test their skill, strength and courage. Their lifesaving work is essential, often difficult and sometimes dangerous. The coxswain is in charge of the all weather lifeboat and is in command when at sea. He/she is

responsible for all the operations connected with launching the lifeboat, ensuring the safety of all the lifeboat crew on board, and it is the coxswain's duty to use every effort to safeguard and rescue the lives of those in danger. At the end of a rescue the coxswain ensures that the lifeboat is ready for service and that the equipment is all in order.

Most coxswains are volunteers although there are a few full-time coxswains. The all weather lifeboat has a second coxswain who acts as a deputy if the coxswain is not available.

The RNLI is an independent charity, and does not receive any funding from the UK government.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and

Scotland (SC037736).

AUXCOM: source: The Watcher - Flotilla 22-01

During the fall, Hank Foglino and Dick Rothamel taught the Division‟s AUXCOM course. On Tuesday 23 NOV 2010, the AUXCOM Class visited the Coast Guard Station Eaton‟s Neck and received a presentation by Tony Schwally on the functioning of the Communications Center. This included a description of the equipment in the Comm Center, what and how it was used, operational procedures, maintaining a watch, log in requirements, May Day etc. He patiently answered all questions and we all left with a feeling of now I know how the material we learn in class applies to the real world.

Congratulations to Jerry Fitzmaurice, Mike Nathan, Celeste & Denis Morrissey and the other members of Division 22 that successfully completed AUXCOM.

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The Gold Side : USCG I n Action near & far…

Profile– CWO3 Stephen C. Pollock, Commander, Station Eaton Neck By Tyler Hicks (source: The Watcher - Flotilla 22-01 )

CWO3 Stephen C. Pollock is Eaton Neck’s Station new Commander, and he loves his job. “I love to go to work every day,” Steve says with great sincerity. And he’s very fond of the Auxiliary. “I just love those people we have on the Station almost daily. They’re an enormous help to us.” The total roster at Eaton’s Neck is 52 people.

Steve became interested in the U.S. Coast Guard at the age of 15. Growing up in Maryland, Steve’s parents encouraged his interest in the Coast Guard. They guided him towards the fulfilling career that he

has today.

After graduating from high school, Steve enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1993. He did his boot training at the Cape May, NJ Coast Guard facility. Since graduating from boot camp, Steve has served at three Coast Guard Stations—Station Charleston, Saint Inigoes, and Eaton’s Neck. He has enjoyed each of these Stations.

Steve has also been on active sea duty during his 17 years in the Coast Guard. He proudly told us he has served on four Coast Guard Cutters—the CGC Vigorous, the CGC Point Glass, the CGC Gallatin, and the CGC Jarvis. “Sea time is important in your career,” Steve told us. While on active sea duty Steve served as boatswain, and later, as Deck Watch Officer on his last three Coast Guard Cutters. Sea duty as a Deck Watch Officer is a maturing experience, Steve says as he laughs. Steve’s ultimate ambition, when he becomes a CWO4, is to command a Coast Guard vessel. “That really tests your ability,” Steve says. “Command is something special, and the best I could do for our country.”

Steve is married and has two children—a 3-year old son, and a recently arrived (about 3 weeks ago) daughter. His wife, Erin, is very supportive of his Coast Guard career. Steve’s goal for his tenure at Station Eaton's Neck is to earn the public trust while developing great citizen leaders.

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The Gold Side : USCG I n Action near & far…

Man gets 18 months for Hoax distress call to Coast Guard News Release November 8, 2010 http://auxpa.org

WASHINGTON - Most people in America are familiar with 911 and know that a call to 911 is how to summons help in an emergency. Most people also know that making a false 911 call is illegal. Penalties for making a false 911 call have been increased, for example early this year the State of Illinois passed a law that goes into effect on January 1, 2011 imposing greater penalties on individuals found guilty of making a false 911 call.

What most people might not realize is that a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard is also a crime. In the boating world a distress call on marine VHF radio channel 16 is the same a placing a 911 call via cell or landline phone.

Recently a Detroit resident was convicted and sentenced in federal court for making a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard, according to United States Attorney Barbara McQuade and Captain Stephen Torpey, Chief of Incident Management for the Ninth Coast Guard District.

Andre D. Cheatom, 19 years old, was sentenced to 18 months incarceration, supervised release for three years, a special assessment of $100.00, and ordered to pay $14,302 in restitution for knowingly and willfully causing the Coast Guard to attempt to save lives and property when no help was needed, in violation of Title 14, U.S. Code, section 88(c).

“When members of the Coast Guard respond to a hoax call, they are diverted from people in actual distress,” McQuade said. “We take a hard line on these cases because we want to deter people from making hoax calls.”

“I am concerned that there are people willing to risk the lives of other boaters who might be in legitimate need of rescue or assistance, as well as needlessly endangering response crews, by knowingly making a false distress call,” said Captain Stephen Torpey, Chief of Incident Management for the Ninth Coast Guard District. “This conviction demonstrates the lengths we will go to ensure those who make hoax calls are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary reminds boaters to use their marine radios responsibly.

NEW YORK – Four people were rescued from the water by a Coast Guard response crew near Moriches, N.Y., Friday. Posted by cgnews on 10/23/10

Suffolk County, N.Y., Dispatch reported a 21-foot boat taking on water with four people aboard approximately 1/2 mile east of Moriches Inlet, oceanside, just after 6:00 p.m. The people aboard the boat, which was taking on water from an unknown source, were bailing their vessel with buckets when they were swamped by a wave, and capsized. A Coast Guard Station Moriches boat crew arrived on scene to find all four people atop the boat, and took them aboard the Coast Guard boat.

“They did the right thing,” said Mark Averill, a search and rescue specialist with Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound. “They were their wearing life jackets and they stayed with the boat.”

The rescued people were evaluated by emergency medical personnel upon reaching the dock at Station Moriches and were further transported to South County Medical Center.

A Suffolk County Police marine unit stayed with the capsized vessel until it could be recovered by TowBoatUS

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The Gold Side : USCG I n Action near & far…

Coast Guard rescues man, reminds mariners to be safe this winter News Release November 22, 2010 http://auxpa.org

NEW YORK - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man from his disabled sailboat, 35 miles southeast of Shinnecock, N.Y., Saturday evening, Nov. 20, 2010.

A watchstander at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound received a distress call from a man on the sailboat Boom De Yada at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, stating his sail was torn and a line was fouled in the boat's propeller, causing the boat to be adrift. Saturday's rescue was marred early on by a lack of accurate information, when the distressed mariner could not accurately pass his correct position.

Search and rescue coordinators at the Coast Guard Sector spotted the mistake in the distressed mariner's reported position, re-calculated his position and launched a search and rescue jet from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod which spotted the 29-foot sailboat adrift and confirmed its position. Additionally, a rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Shinnecock, N.Y., responded to the scene.

The Coast Guard rescue boat crew towed the disabled sailboat to Shinnecock where they were met by awaiting EMS. The man complained of head and back pain and was transferred to South Hampton Hospital for further evaluation.

"We want to encourage mariners to have and use the proper safety equipment while out sea, especially during the winter months with deteriorating weather conditions," said Lt. Engrid Elso, search and rescue watch officer at Sector Long Island Sound, "the Coast Guard also recommends having an EPIRB onboard and filing a float plan with relatives or friend."

EPIRBs are emergency position-indicating radio beacons, which broadcast a signal for rescue coordinators to use to dispatch surface or air assets to the scene of distress.

The Coast Guard encourages boaters to take a safer approach during the winter season by ensuring they have a Coast Guard-approved lifejacket and wear it while on the water. Other safety measures that can save your life are:

Have your vessel inspected by the Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron.

File a float plan with someone who knows when you are leaving, where you are going and when you plan to be back.

Make sure you have working sound-producing devices in the event of an emergency in low visibility.

Ensure flares are in working condition.

Have a working VHF marine band radio onboard to call for help.

For more information please visit http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/default.aspx

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Who is Flotilla 22-03? Get to know your flotilla mates

This issue features our 2010 staff officers,

here‟s what they had to say about themselves and the Auxiliary.

Ed joined the AUX to give back to the organization that advanced his boating knowledge through the PE classes that he took.

Since joining the AUX on March 22, 1999 Ed has held several offices: FC, FSO-SR, FSO-PA, FSO-CS. Ed is again our Flotilla Commander for 2011 (Welcome Back Ed!) and currently holds these offices: FSO-IS, FSO-PE and Div PB.

Ed is a qualified Instructor, aids verifier and vessel examiner, and was also crew qualified. Next he plans on taking the AUX Weather course.

When not spending time with the AUX Ed enjoys time sailing and singing in his Church Choir.

Ed Conway Flotilla Vice Commander /

2011 Incoming Flotilla Commander

FSO-Information Services, Public Education

Chris Von Zwehl

Flotilla Commander 2009 & 2010

FSO-Marine Safety

Chris joined the AUX in March of 2003 to serve his country and be on the water as much as possible.

Offices held are Flotilla Commander (2011 Immediate Past FC) and FSO-MS (Marine Safety)

Trident Marine Safety Program.

Chris‟s many qualifications include Boat Crew, AuxCom - with a land-mobile radio facility (22VICTOR), Administrative Procedures (AuxAPC), Vessel Examiner Instructor, Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Program (MSEP, “P-Prevention” Dept.) and AUX10 (AUXDATA Entry).

He‟s currently working on completing the required training for the Trident (M-Pro) Device (Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (MSEP) Professional Program. Future training includes AUX-ACP (Asst. Contingency Planner) PQS and AUXOP specialty classes to obtain AUXOP Device in 2011. Chris also augments the U. S. Coast Guard Recruiting Operations, Long Island plus the Compass Program.

Chris‟ many awards and ribbons include: Sustained Service, Several National Commodore‟s Recruiting Awards, Auxiliary Annual Service Performance Award Ribbons for Recruiting, Education, a Coast Guard Unit Commendation/Ribbon, a Presidential Unit Citation/Ribbon, and Auxiliary Membership Service Award/ Ribbon- 5 years. Chris has over 3000 hours of service to date.

His 2012 goals are to get AUXOP qualified and earn his Trident Marine Safety Device. When not doing auxiliary or other work he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughters. Did you know, Chris raced offshore powerboats for four years in the 1980‟s including having participated twice in the World Championships.

Chris driving 50’ race boat , Varn’s Infinity #17,

at the 1989 APBA/ UIM unified offshore world

championships in Key West. FL

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Meet our Flotilla Staff Officers

Ed Girard FSO-NS Navigation Safety

I have been boating for more than 35 years. Saying that, I thought by joining the Aux I could become a more informed and better boater but realized after joining the Aux is much more than that. I joined in November of 2009. Chris VZ, Ed Conway and Rich Light came to fishing club that I belong to with the recruitment power point show in September 2009. After discussing the Aux with several other members, I joined. I still consider myself a new guy. When I joined I did not realize what was available to me in the Aux. Earlier this year I heard about the ATON/PATON verifier program and that sounded interesting to me, I attended a ATON/PATON class, passed the requirements to go on a facility and with the help and guidance of Rich Light I

was able to do the required assisted verifications to become an ATON/PATON verifier. I am looking forward to the verification program next year. Since I became ATON/PATON verifier I was asked to become the FSO-NS. I would have to say what I like most about the AUX are the people. I think this is a great organization, what makes it great are the members. I look forward to all the things we do as an organization. My biggest hobby is fishing. I enjoy time on the water on my boat fishing. Catching is a benefit to fishing. If I don‟t catch anything I still have had a great day on the water. Beside that I probably have a bunch of unfinished projects at home. After more than 40 years with IBM, I worked in the field service division; the division I worked in was sold. I retired from IBM and went to work for Ricoh. In March 2009 I was laid off. I have been out of work since then. All is not doom and gloom. My severance package allowed for a retraining program. I became a licensed Master Captain with the retraining package. I am so busy with my boat and projects around my house I don‟t know how I ever had time to go to work. In my very early years with IBM I was drafted into the army. I spent about 1 year in the states (mostly Oklahoma) and just about 1 year in South Viet Nam. I consider myself very lucky to have returned home unscathed. I am married (36+ years) and have 2 children, a boy and girl. We also have a cat and a dog that thinks she is a cat.

Jim Martin: FSO-OP Operations

Jim Martin is a past Coastie; he served 4 yrs. in the United States Coast Guard. He joined the AUX for a couple of reasons; first, he was recruited by member Dave Craft , and also to improve his boating skills and become a better and safer boater.

Jim wants to improve his navigation skills and also become a Vessel Examiner; he has been studying for the VE test and hopes to pass soon. What he most enjoys about being part of the AUX is meeting new and very interesting people and listening to their experiences.

When not doing any Aux work, he enjoys fishing and hunting when the weather permits and is also still semi-active in the Sea Cliff Fire Dept.(40+years) In addition to serving 4 yrs. In the USCG, Jim spent 34 yrs. working for Lilco at the Glenwood Power Station.

Who is Flotilla 22-03? Get to know your flotilla mates

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Denis Morrissey FSO-CS Communication Services

I joined the AUX so I could give back at least a little, and also because I became jealous of my son Ryan, who joined the gold side recently.

I joined in January 2010 and hope to remain active in boat crew, and expand into the Marine Safety area. I became boat crew qualified this past summer and am active in Marine Safety Training, and am now the Flotilla Coast Guard Station Liaison.

I hope to qualify soon in one of the Marine Safety specialties that would allow me to work side by side with the gold side.

I am an engineering manager in between jobs right now so my days include job hunting, washing dishes, cooking, steam cleaning carpets and other household jobs, and working in the Eaton's Neck galley once a week.

Michael Gianchetta FSO-HR Human Resources

I joined the Auxiliary for many reasons. Aside from almost going to the Gold side at 18; if it wasn‟t for a college hockey scholarship, I‟m sure I would have. I‟ve always had the “help others bug”, patrolling my parent‟s marina and the AOR in my 13‟ Whale. The gear, training, and help we provide, the opportunity to serve, and the access to great days like our tour of the 106th and all the truly amazing things they do, sum it up for me. I was even able to convince my wife, Su and her best friend, Joanne to join recently too.

When I am not on duty, I can still be found helping others and the environment. I am a LEED AP, and a hazardous materials guy. My company, GIANCO Environmental Services provides a wide range of diversified environmental services and environmentally friendly products. It is easy to be overwhelmed

when you think of all the individual skills, talents, experience and training we all have, and then, how much we are appreciated for it.

Officers not pictured:

Otis Sinnott, Jr. - FSO-FN Finance

Harry Cohen - FSO-SR Secretary/Records

Dave Craft

FSO-CM

Communications

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Rob Bier FSO-PV Program Visitor

Rob joined the AUX in October 2009 (happy1st Year!) because his friend and fellow boater, Michael Gianchetta, encouraged him to come to a meeting, and to take a safe boating class. “I was looking for a way to gain some new boating skills and knowledge” Rob says and he appreci-ates that being a member of USCGAUX is a way to give back to the community.

Rob recently completed the Boat Crew training program (way to go Rob!) and is planning to offer his assistance to the Boat Crew training program in 2011, he also plans to accelerate his involvement with in the PV and MDA roles. When not involved in AUX activities Rob enjoys travel and boating with his family, coaching his daughter‟s soccer team, and his work in green building technologies.

Harlan Williams FSO-Member Training & Vessel Examinations, 2011 Incoming VC

I joined the AUX in Dec. 1988 because I wanted to learn how to operate safely a new 23 foot cabin cruiser that I just bought. I dutifully took the 13 week BS&S class and by December, after much arm twisting, I was a member. I retired from teaching after 34 years in 1989 and spent the next 3 years taking all the AUXOP specialty courses and becoming an AUXOP member, MAR „92. My boat was an operational facility for 12 years, my van is an operational auxiliary mobile radio. I served at Fleet Week 3 times as deck officer and recruiter. I also served as crew on patrol boats for many events in NY Harbor including Tall Ship OPSAIL, 4th of July Fireworks, and Fleet week activities. I served as crew on LI sound for Special Olympics, swims, shore events and local regattas. As an Academy Admissions Partner (AAP), I attend college fairs and career XPOs, do interviews and presentations for the Cadets in the Academy and take part in congressional info

sessions for students wishing to attend a US military Academy. As for what to do next in the Auxiliary, I think I‟ve done just about everything the CG will allow me to do. What I like most about being n the AUX is the people. All my life I‟ve worked with young people and the AUX has given me a new group to work with. When I not doing CG stuff, my wife heaves a sigh of relief and we travel and I do some woodworking. Harland has numerous awards and letters of commendation for his years of service in the USGC AUX.

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Celeste Morrissey FSO-PB Publications

My husband Denis & I were looking for a worthy charity or organization to become involved with, like many others we wanted to give back to our community. My son Ryan joined the Coast Guard in 2008 and was assigned to MSST Team in New Orleans, so Coast Guard was on our minds. I grew up on the water; fishing, skiing, sun bathing… on my Fathers 18‟ Gulf Craft, so anything near the water appeals to me. We looked up USCG AUX and it led us to Chris and Flotilla 22-3. Denis joined 1st; boat crew training was just starting and after hearing about the 1st class I decided to join so I could jump into the class in training ….jump I did. We both “graduated” as crew this year.

I really enjoy crewing; you get to enjoy the beautiful area we live in, meet great people in ours and other flotillas, provide a service to the community and to the Coast Guard, and the learning opportunities are enormous. Being part of the AUX and crew also makes me feel closer to my son who I don‟t get to see often these days.

I've recently completed the AUXCOM class and will be taking the AUX Weather class in January; working to-wards completing the AUXOP program. I am the editor of Scuttlebutt and I‟m also interested in becoming a Vessel Examiner – I‟ll try to squeeze that in someplace! I do believe that any specialized skills and knowledge I attain in the AUX will pay themselves forward; at least that is my hope.

By day I work as a Quality Assurance Manager in the electronics field, our parts are on the Black Hawk Helicopters our troops (and my Coastie) fly in…so I‟m a firm believer in a zero defect approach! When not at work I enjoy time with the rest of my family which includes two daughters 22 & 25, and the dog. I also contrib-ute time each year to raising awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

I joined the AUX in In 2005. I was recently retired and needed something to keep me busy and stay out of my wife‟s hair.

I am a certified watchstander at Eaton‟s Neck and Jones Beach Coast Guard Stations.

I am quite busy with Aux duties; I go out to the station 2 days a week to stand 4 hour watches. I have made many new friends, including Denis & Celeste who are a wonderful addition to our Flotilla. (editors note: Sam really did say this!) I have recently met our division commander, he and I both sail our boats a few times a week. Without the CGAUX I would not have these new friends.

I have 13 grandchildren, they keep me pretty busy. My hobbies are sailing, bicycling, travel, rowing and spending a lot of time at the beach. In my youth I spent 4 years in the Coast Guard and enjoyed

it very much.

Sam Fiorelli FSO-MA

Materials

Profiles include 2010 FSO positions;

2011 office changes see page 23

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A bit of History……

Pictures and text sent in by Rob Bier

The PBM-5 were originally U.S. Navy planes during WWII. After the war the Navy had less need for sea planes and turned many of them over to the Coast Guard.

The planes were manufactured by Martin Aircraft and the PB in PBM stands for Patrol Bomber however , the planes were often used as transports.

U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary History Highlights

June 23, 1939 Congressional legislation establishes the Coast Guard Reserve as a volunteer civilian organization

the purpose of which is to promote recreational boating safety and to facilitate the operations of the Coast Guard.

February 19, 1941 Congressional legislation changes the name of the Reserve to the Auxiliary and in addition,

creates a military Coast Guard Reserve under which enrollees are subject to military law and the Articles of War.

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Flotilla 22-03 welcomes the following new members, status AP or higher.

We look forward to getting know you in the coming year

Welcome Aboard: New members

Joanne Ambrosio

Plainview

Ron Bauer

Huntington Station

Don Huber

East Northport

Dr. Daniel Picard

Greenlawn

Ken Stafford

Far Rockaway

Abraham Deutsch

Brooklyn

Robert Kern

Aquebogue

Mark Von Zwehl

Fort Salonga

Tony Cano

Sea Cliff

Susan Gianchetta

Huntington

Aaron Landau

Far Rockaway

Eric Yannone

Ronkonkoma

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Member Training - what have you learned today..

2011 Staff Changes: Ed Conway - FC, Harland Williams VFC

Chris Von Zwehl - FSO-MT Member Training

Denis Morrissey - FSO-OP Operations

Celeste Morrissey - FSO-CS Communication Services

John Kulikowsky - FSO-VE Vessel Examinations

Upcoming Classes Aux Weather Hank Foglino and Dick Rothamel are planning this class for Jan 11, 2011 Tuesday nights @ National Grid in Northport.

New Boat Crew classes start 15 MAR 2011.

Mandated Training for 2011

All Auxiliarists during their first year of enrollment and then once every five (5) years thereafter:

Suicide Prevention

Security Education & Training Awareness

Privacy Awareness

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (currently available-effective immediately)

Sexual Assault Prevention

Human Relations Awareness

Required to be performed only once by all Auxiliarists, new members during first year of enrollment

Ethics Training Influenza Training

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Events

Eaton's Neck Division 22 2011

Change of Watch

Sunday January 16 2011

Huntington Yacht Club

Noon to 4pm

On The Horizon: Upcoming events & dates

Flotilla Meeting dates are the 2nd Monday of the month….Cold Spring Harbor Library, 1900 hrs.

Monday February 14 Monday March 14 Monday April 11

Division Meeting dates are the 1st Thursday of the month

Thursday January 6, 2011 at Setauket YC in Port Jefferson, 1900 hrs.

District Conference March 25-27 at the Mystic Marriott

BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW All new members (who joined up in 2010) “should/could” get reimbursable orders to attend.

More info….http://www.d1south.org/pages/conference.php

“Be unselfish. That is the first and final commandment for those

who would be useful and happy in their usefulness."

-Charles W. Eliot, 21st president of Harvard University

“The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."

-Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”

- Albert Einstein

“For fast-acting relief try slowing down."

--Lily Tomlin, American comedian

Food For Thought: Quotes for living...