May 2014 ★ Volume I Issue 4 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary ★ District 8CR ★ Division 5 ★ Flotilla 5-11, Grapevine, TX National Safe Boating Week Wave Watch Wave Watch is an informational and educational tool of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 5-11, Division 5, District 8 Coastal Region, and is intended as a publication to keep membership apprised of the activities within the Division. It is published electronically (as a *.pdf file attached to a distribution email) at no expense to the U.S. Government or the U.S. Coast Guard. Cost of publication is borne by the dues paying members of the Grapevine Flotilla 5-11, a volunteer, unpaid civilian body whose mission is to assist the regular Coast Guard in promoting and maintaining safety on the water. 2014 Flotilla 5-11 Bridge and Staff Officers Elected Officers Roy Steele FC Jay Culotta VFC Michael Moore IPFC Reprints of pictures or articles appearing in Wave Watch may be made by other publications providing proper credit is given and a copy forwarded to the editor. All photos are by the editor unless otherwise noted. Editor – Jay Culotta, Staff Officer for Publications. Staff Officers Editor’s mailing address: 4180 La Valse St. #1204, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-0254. Ellis Cary FSO-CM Michael Moore FSO-CS Lee Short FSO-DV Michael Moore FSO-FN Jay Culotta FSO-HR Michael Moore FSO-I S Fred Lear FSO-MA Jerry Shacklett FSO-MS Confidentiality Notice Privacy Act of 1974 Joel Beal FSO-MT Gib Georgeff FSO-NS Gib Georgeff FSO-OP The disclosure of the personal information contained in this publication is subject to the provisions contained in the Privacy Act of 1974. Jerry Shacklett FSO-PA Jay Culotta FSO-PB Lisa Beal FSO-PE Donna Day FSO-SR Jerry Shacklett FSO-VE Fred Day NSBWC May 2014 Direct all articles (in MS Word format), photos (jpg format) and correspondence by email to: Editor – Wave Watch at [email protected]. Please use the subject line Wave Watch. Photos containing uniform, policy or regulation discrepancies will not be published. Submission deadline for next issue is May 20, 2014. The subject Act with certain exceptions prohibits the disclosure, distribution, dissemination, or copying of any material containing the home address, home telephone numbers, spouses’ names, and social security numbers, except for official business. Violation may result in disciplinary action by the Coast Guard and/or civilian criminal sanction. Page 2 Wave Watch In This Issue National Safe Boating Week From the Bridge – Flotilla Commander From the Bridge – Flotilla Vice Commander Calendar through September Cover Story – A Fitting End to National Safe Boating Week 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics—Executive Summary Floating to Safety Staff Officer Reports NSBW Proclamation from City of Grapevine Average Day in the Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 13 19 20 Editor’s Corner Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) are quite possibly the most versatile opportunities we have to interact with the boating public. While conducting the exam, we can discuss the Auxiliary, how we help to keep boaters safer and help protect our waters from invasive species. We can not only educate them to help make their boating experiences safer and more enjoyable by having the proper equipment on board, but we just might interest them in taking a boating course or even recruit a new member. Don’t forget we have other boating courses beside the About Boating Safely, like GPS for Mariners, Weekend Navigator, Paddlesports America or the more extensive Boating (and Sailing) Skills and Seamanship. Try to connect with the boat owners and establish a rapport with them. Even if they are not candidates for membership or a boating course, they might recommend someone who is. Suggest to them that Suddenly In Command is well worthwhile for family members or friends who ride on their boat. Performing VSCs is not something that is restricted to our AOR (area of responsibility). They can be performed anywhere in the country, as long as we familiarize ourselves with state and local laws that might be different than Texas. After you do one outside your AOR, forward the boater’s contact information to the local FC or FSO-VE for follow-up. It could result in a new member for them. Please contact Jerry Shacklett, FSO-VE, or Joel Beal, FSO-MT, for further information on becoming a Vessel Examiner. Cover Photo: Carla Ulrichherring, takes a breather as the Judy K heads back to Scott’s Landing Marina. In the background, fellow PWO trainees, Donna Day and Fred Day continue their mission with PWO Gib Georgeff, patrolling Grapevine Lake on a busy Memorial Day weekend 2014, marking the end of National Safe Boating Week. May 2014 Page 3 Wave Watch From the Bridge – Flotilla Commander by Roy Steele, FC The priorities of the Leadership Team in our Flotilla continue to be: ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Developing a growing and healthy membership Increasing public awareness of the Auxiliary Leadership Training/Succession Planning Mission Specific Training Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Your information source for staying current on Flotilla activities is our website http://gvaux.com. The site also connects you to all member resources to become a more informed and involved member. One of the measures of Flotilla effectiveness is our capability to perform all of the missions. Here is a quick view of our current capabilities by functional area: ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Program Visitors – 8 that cover 40 business locations Vessel Examiners – 9 Instructors – 5 Coxswain – 1 Boat Crew – 4 (plus 3 In-Training) Personal Watercraft Operators – 1 (plus 3 In-Training) Operational Facilities – 3 (plus 1 additional In-Process) Telecommunications Operators – 5 Land-Based Radio Facilities – 2 Vehicle Facilities – 1 ATON Verifier – 1 PA Specialist – 1 Trident – 1 Interpreter – 1 Marine Environmental Education Specialist – 1 Fingerprint Technician – 1 Flotilla Event planning, logistics and support is something relatively new for us as we continue to build our team and expand opportunities for members to choose their area of service. National Safe Boating Week was quite successful from a member participation viewpoint with Public Affairs, Vessel Examiners, Program Visitors and Open House volunteers. We have Lake Duck coming up 31May. In this newsletter you will see references to several upcoming events --- National Marina Day/ABS14JUN, Joint Reserve Base Support 28JUN, Lake Patrol 4JUL, Wounded Warrior Project Support 12-13JUL, and Wounded Warrior Project Support 16-17AUG. These events are a major opportunity for all members to join in the mission work of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please make every effort to get involved during the prime time of the 2014 Boating Season. Best Regards. WW May 2014 Page 4 Wave Watch From the Bridge – Flotilla Vice Commander by Jay Culotta, VFC We continue to make steady progress toward our goal of achieving the Silver Oar Award for 2014. Member Training Hours We are at 100% in two categories and over 50% in four others. We are more than halfway there and essentially this is the midway point in 2014, since there will be limited activity in November and December. Operation Hours CG Support Hours Program Visitor Visits VSCs + 2x FVEs PE Class Hours Qualifications + SC Public Affairs Missions Year End AP+BQ+IQ+AX By the end of June, there will be substantial gains in VSCs, PVs, PE class hours and Operation Hours. 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% Silver Oar Award Progress At the pace we are on, I expect we will achieve our goal by September. We have a good group of Flotilla Staff Officers who are working hard to train newer members who want to become Boat Crew Qualified (BCCREW), Personal Watercraft Operators (PWO), Telecommunications Operators (TCO), Program Visitors (PV), Vessel Examiners (VE) and Instructors (IT). Because of the enthusiastic interest of new members Fred Day, Donna Day and Carla Ulrichherring to conduct patrols on their PWCs, we need more members to become TCO qualified. Each patrol requires at least one person in the radio room at the marina, or at our new satellite office at Mike Morris’ office. Keep an eye out for the Special Communications Issue of Wave Watch in June or July. The start of National Safe Boating Week on May 17th was relatively uneventful, in a good way. We held open house at Scott’s Landing Marina but there were few visitors to the office because the activity at the marina was centered around the Grapevine Sailing Club’s Silly String Regatta (for the kids). Starting at 0800 and throughout the day, NSBW Chairman Fred Day and members Donna Day, Art Kimi, Michael Abbott, Wes Wells, Nikki Dillon, Carla Ulrichherring, Gib Georgeff and Al Cary all came by to help meet and greet the boaters. They initially set up the canopy in the parking lot to hand out literature and bottled water, but windy conditions forced them to pack up the canopy and move to the office on the dock. However, we did manage to conduct a few Vessel Exams and talk to some boaters who expressed interest in the next About Boating Safely Class on June 14th, National Marina Day. We also had many willing takers of the iced bottled water that was right outside the office door! NSBW ended with a patrol on May 24th. (See cover story.) On a personal note, I am one course shy of completing the requirements for AUXOP. By this time next month, I hope to have passed my final test, for AUXWEA. I will be honored to join fellow members George McDonald, Jerry Shacklett and Roy Steele who have achieved this worthy milestone. WW May 2014 Page 5 Wave Watch Calendar through September Month June Date Activity 7 Fishing Tournament @ Scott’s Landing Marina / Ramp Day 9 Flotilla Meeting @ 1900 14 National Marina Day @ Scott’s Landing Marina 14 Ramp/VE/PV/PA/Recruiting Day / Boating Safety Class July 4 4th of July Holiday Fireworks Patrol — Lake Grapevine 5 Ramp/VE/PV/PA/Recruiting Day 12-13 Wounded Warrior Project 14 Flotilla Meeting @ 1900 August TBD Scavenger Hunt/Keep Grapevine Beautiful 2 Ramp/VE/PV/PA/Recruiting Day 11 Flotilla Meeting @ 1900 16-17 Wounded Warrior Project September 1 Labor Day 8 Flotilla Meeting @ 1900 11-14 Grapefest 30 Boating Season Ends 2014 Guide To Trailering How To Launch Your Boat At The Ramp Photo: Billy Black How To Load Your Boat On The Trailer Photo: Billy Black Source: http://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2014/april/2014-guide-to-trailering.asp May 2014 Page 6 Wave Watch Cover Story – A Fitting End to National Safe Boating Week It was a long time coming, but worth the wait. Flotilla 5-11 had its first patrol of 2014 on Saturday, May 24th. The mission was two-fold. First to patrol Grapevine Lake on a very busy Memorial Day weekend and second to further the training of PWO candidates Donna Day and Fred Day. Currently our flotilla only has one OPFAC (Operational Facility)—Gibb Georgeff’s PWC named PBR22—so we needed a full-sized vessel to conduct approved patrols. Division 5 Immediate Past Commander Billy Buck (FL 51) trailered his vessel, the Judy K, to Scott’s Landing Marina to assist us and serve as the “sister ship.” PWCs can patrol in pairs or with an approved facility, so Billy (l-r) Judy K, Day 1, Day 2, PBR22 Buck served as Coxswain of the Judy K to pair with FSOOP Gib on PBR22. I, your editor, was the Judy K’s crew member. Current Division 5 Commander Mike Coyne (FL 5-10) brought his PWC (Miraha) to continue training PWO candidates Donna Day and Fred Day. Unfortunately, the other PWO trainee, Carla Ulrichherring, was not able to join them. Her PWC had to stay at the dock because of a dead battery that would not accept a charge. However, Carla did join us on the Judy K to continue her training as a Crew Member. Mike Coyne arrives on the Miraha. Other members contributing were Al Cary and Mike Morris in the radio room. Fred Lear and Wes Wells stayed at the office to hold an open house for the boaters at Scott’s Landing Marina. Everyone arrived around 0930 to prepare and get underway about 1000. After smoothing out some radio communication problems, we conducted the pre-underway check lists and agreed on a GAR (Green, Amber, Red) score of 14-17. We then began the “no-wake” journey past the boat slips to the open water of Grapevine Lake at 1052. The GAR score is used to determine the risk of a mission before getting underway. The five categories that determine the score are Supervision, Planning, Team Selection, Team Fitness, Environment and Event/Evolution Complexity. Using a score of 0 (no risk) to 10 (maximum risk) for each category, the total scores are between 10–20 (Green, low risk), 30-40 (Amber, caution) and over 40 (Red, high risk). Click here for a full GAR sheet and instructions. The PWCs led the way and went off to enjoy their time on the water. Billy, Carla and I (on the Judy K) stayed out in the deeper part of the lake while Gib ventured into the various coves and shallower areas. We mainly looked for overloaded boats, lack of life jackets where required and obvious unsafe practices. May 2014 Page 7 Wave Watch Cover Story cont. However, since we are NOT law enforcement, we can only approach vessels to inform them of potentially unsafe or illegal practices, hoping they will comply with our advice. Fortunately we only saw a few violations and actually were pleased that most people were wearing life jackets. Children under 13 are required to wear them while underway on vessels under 26 feet in length. People on paddle/sail boards are required to wear a life jacket or have the tether strap attached to their ankle. These two were not wearing their life jackets nor did they have the ankle tethers attached. We advised them to put on the life vests and hopefully they kept them on after we left. Gib on PBR22 heads into the coves to patrol. Around 1230 we headed over to Twin Coves Marina to have lunch, but the restaurant was closed and we went back to Big Daddy’s Café at Scott’s Landing Marina, where we joined the PWC crowd. How many people do you see? I counted 12 including the two in the water, possibly exceeding the legal capacity. No one on board appears to have a life jacket on and none appeared to be readily available. This is one of the things we need to keep watch for, to help prevent a potential tragedy. May 2014 Page 8 Wave Watch Cover Story cont. After enjoying the meal and fellowship, we headed back out at 1350 to complete the “person in the water” drill for Fred and Donna. Carla volunteered to be the person in the water. WW Carla stands on the bow of the Judy K as she prepares to jump in the water. The three sharks prepare to circle the victim. Fred Day demonstrates proper technique as he helps Carla Ulrichherring climb aboard Day 1. (l-r) Gib Georgeff, Mike Coyne, Donna Day and Fred Day wave after completion of the drill. May 2014 Page 9 Wave Watch 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics—Executive Summary In 2013, the Coast Guard counted 4,062 accidents that involved 560 deaths, 2,620 injuries, and approximately $39 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. ●● The fatality rate was 4.7 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. This rate represents a 13% decrease from last year’s fatality rate of 5.4 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. ●● Compared to 2012, the number of accidents decreased 10%, the number of deaths decreased 14%, and the number of injuries decreased 12.7%. ●● Where cause of death was known, seventyseven (77) percent of fatal boating accident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket usage, eighty-four (84) percent were not wearing a life jacket. ●● Where instruction was known, twenty (20) percent of deaths occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety instruction. Only thirteen (13) percent of deaths occurred on vessels where the operator had received boating safety instruction from a course provider offering a course meeting the U.S. Coast Guard recognized national standards. ●● Eight out of every ten boaters who drowned were using vessels less than 21 feet in length. ●● Operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed, and machinery failure rank as the top five primary contributing factors in accidents. ●● Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents; where the primary cause was known, it was listed as the leading factor in 16% of deaths. ●● Twenty-two children under age thirteen lost their lives while boating in 2013. Eight children or approximately thirty-six (36) percent of the children who died in 2013 died from drowning. Five children or 62.5% of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacket as required by state and federal law. ●● Where data was known, the most common types of vessels involved in reported accidents were open motorboats (46%), personal watercraft (18%), and cabin motorboats (17%). ●● The 11,993,067 recreational vessels registered by the states in 2013 represent a 0.9% decrease from last year when 12,101,936 recreational vessels were registered. The full report can be downloaded here. WW May 2014 Page 10 Wave Watch Floating to Safety By Tim Spice Boating Safety Education Manager at Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boaters should wear life jackets on Texas waters. Like seat belts, life jackets really aren’t sexy or fun. But in that one moment when your life depends on a personal flotation device, a life jacket is your best friend. Seventy percent of all boating fatalities result from drowning and happen in calm conditions near shore. Nearly 85 percent of those who drown were not wearing a life jacket. Here’s the law for boat operators in Texas: All life jackets must be of the appropriate size for the intended user, in serviceable condition, readily accessible and Coast Guard approved. For most of us, that’s a mouthful. Let’s break it down. Does your life jacket fit properly? Manufacturers size life jackets according to a person’s height and weight, so when fitted properly they will help keep your head above water. If it’s too big, the life jacket will ride up around your face when you’re in the water. If it’s too small, it will not have enough flotation to keep you above water Life jackets are appropriate for all ages and all boating activities. Take these three steps to ensure that your life jacket fits properly. 1. Choose the best type for your activity. There are many different types of life jackets, some designed for water sports, some for fishing and some for other activities. Beyond the standard orange horse-collar, there are many different designs such as high impact, belt packs, float coats, inflatables and hybrids. Gender-specific life jackets are available for some sports. 2. Try it on for size. Once you choose the style of your life jacket, check the label for your height and weight and try it on. Make sure it is fastened properly. Some children’s life jackets have straps that go underneath for added stability. Tighten all straps firmly; they should not be loose. 3. Test it. Hold your arms straight up over your head and have someone gently pull up on the tops of the arm openings. If the jacket rides up over your face or chin, it is too large. Get the next smaller size and try it. Next, try sitting down with the life jacket on. Again, if it rides up, it is too large. This procedure is particularly important when choosing a child’s life jacket. If it is too large, the child could slip out of it. The jacket should fit snugly but not be too tight. Now that we have a properly fitted life jacket, we can talk about the last three considerations of the law. A “readily accessible life jacket” means that in an emergency, everyone on board your boat can find and physically put one on in five seconds or less. That sounds like a short amount of time, but in an emergency you will not have a lot of time to react. “Serviceable” means no rips or tears, no broken straps or buckles. If your old life jacket is faded and worn, maybe it’s time for a new one. “Coast Guard approved” means there is an approval statement on the label of the life jacket. May 2014 Page 11 Wave Watch Floating to Safety cont. All vessels must have a life jacket for each person on board, and children under 13 must wear a life jacket on boats under 26 feet in length when the boat is underway. For your safety, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recommends that in addition to having the proper life jackets, everyone should also wear one when boating on the waters of Texas. To watch TPWD’s “The Eternal Instant: When Life Jackets Matter,” go here. WW Source: http://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2014/may/scout7_skillbuilder_lifejackets/ Types of Life Jackets or Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) May 2014 Page 12 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports Communications FSO-CM — Al Cary 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● The satellite radio room at Mike Morris’ office is nearly complete and the Red/Blue Book is under construction ●● Tests have been successfully completed with complete coverage on Lake Grapevine and beyond 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Complete the Red/Blue Book (procedures manual) and conduct initial training for any interested TCO candidates 3. Issue/Problems: ●● We need some members to get trained and certified to become TCOs (Telecommunication Operators) because when we begin to have regular patrols, there will not be enough people to man the radio “shack.” 4. Recommendations: ●● None Communication Services FSO-CS — Michael Moore No Report Finances FSO-FN — Michael Moore No Report Human Resources FSO-HR — Jay Culotta 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● Members Tom Crump and Carla Ulrichherring were both approved and are BQ Status 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Continue to process new requests for information and new applications as needed 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None Information Services FSO-IS — Michael Moore No Report Materials FSO-MA — Fred Lear 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● Placed Literature RSB order for PV inventory. Order received. May 2014 Page 13 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports cont. ●● Materials in place for NSB week. 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 90 days: ●● Order blue Texas Parks and Wildlife brochures for Flotilla inventory 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None Marine Safety FSO-MS —Jerry Shacklett 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● I am talking to Cole Fulks, trying to set a date to reschedule the MSAMs class. 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 90 days: ●● None 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None Member Training FSO-MT — Joel Beal No report Navigation Services FSO-NS — Gib Georgeff No report necessary Operations FSO-OP — Gib Georgeff 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● 2 Sessions with PWOs on the water ●● Fred Day completed all qualifications for PWOs on the water ●● 2 PWCs approved by OTO as facilities ●● 2 PWOs passed NavRules — applause!!! ●● 2 PWOs completed AOM training 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Boat Crew night SAR 10MAY ●● PWO training on the water 17MAY ●● Radio workshop 10MAY ●● Schedule Boat Crew QE and PWO QE 3. Issue/Problems: ●● Radio base operations vs Grapevine Radio location and the cost. ●● Update contact list for TCO. ●● Contact Randy Frisinger about sonar test for rock crusher. May 2014 Page 14 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports cont. ●● Schedule plan for patrols between PWO/TCO. ●● Contacts for GFD, COE and TP&W when on patrol. 4. Recommendations: ●● None Public Affairs FSO-PA — Jerry Shacklett 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● Eight members showed up for the acceptance of the City of Grapevine’s Proclamation recognizing National Safe Boating Week at the Council Chambers on 06MAY. ●● Have contact with a representative from the Wounded Warrior Project. He will be in town May 16th to discuss our project. I will try and get him out on the water, as he is not a sailor and needs to learn the benefits that can be derived from this activity. 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● We will have another contingent of members to accept the Proclamations recognizing NSBW for South Lake (20MAY @ 1900) and Flower Mound (15MAY). 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None at this time Publications FSO-PB — Jay Culotta 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● The third issue of Wave Watch has been published. 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Publish monthly issues of Wave Watch. ●● Will design PA and PV pieces as needed. 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None at this time Public Education FSO-PE — Lisa Beal 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● Eight students attended the ABS class held on 26APR, including two new members and one new applicant 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Next ABS class is 14JUNIssue/Problems: 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None May 2014 Page 15 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports cont. Program Visitor FSO-PV — Fred Lear 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● PV visitor, Carla Ulrichherring, completed required live visits and is now USCG Aux certified. ●● Total YTD PV visits are 53 YTD. PV area is 44% of Silver Oar Goal. ●● Most Program Visitors are actively making monthly visits now 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● Complete final candidate PV live visit in next 30 days to complete his certification. ●● Support NSB week. 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None Secretary and Records Donna Day, FSO-SR Minutes from the Meeting on May 10, 2014 Members Present 12 - Quorum Present Members Not Present 19 Call to Order A regular meeting of Flotilla 081-05-11 membership was held at the Scott’s Landing Marina Club Room in Grapevine, TX on May 10, 2014 and convened at 0915. Flotilla Commander Roy Steele was not present due to medical procedures. Flotilla Vice Commander Jay Culotta called the meeting to order and wished Commander Steele a speedy recovery. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Opening Remarks VFC Culotta welcomed all members and visitors in attendance. We had a great attendance for our ‘test’ Saturday meeting and he reminded us that the next meeting will return to a Monday, which is June 9th. Approval of Minutes The member sign in sheet circulated during the meeting and all present were recorded. The minutes from the previous meeting of April 2014 were approved Officers Reports CM/HR/MA/NBSW/OP/PA/PB/PE/PV/SR/VE –AS CS/DV/FN/IS/MS/MT/NS - NR May 2014 Page 16 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports cont. Awards, Etc. There were no awards this month but on May 6th The City of Grapevine presented our flotilla with a National Safe Boating Week Proclamation during their regularly scheduled City Council meeting. VFC Culotta thanked all of the members who came that night for their attendance. Old Business Jerry Shacklett gave an update on the Wounded Warrior Sailing Seminar on Aug 16 & 17. Our flotilla with be the coordinating agency and we have had numerous offers from the Grapevine Sailing Club and the American Airlines Sailing club to provide boats for the event. Art Kimi is going to work with his Warrior Canoe group to have two 16 foot canoes at the event and we also plan to have our 4 PWCs and a couple of other USCG vessels in attendance for support. New Business Jerry Shacklett proposed that we allocate $200 from the treasury to purchase some more storage drawers for our brochures and to frame a print that was on the office wall. This motion was seconded by Wes and passed unanimously. He also advised the membership that there is now a storage box on our office window with forms for boat owners to fill out for a VE and also a drop box so they can be dropped off after hours. This should help us achieve the number of VEs needed for our Silver Oar requirements. Jerry then mentioned the Meritorious Flotilla Award. One Flotilla in each division receives this award and with our new radio room, our increased membership, our participation in the Wounded Warrior program along with other prospective events and programs we are hoping to it may be able to call Grapevine Flotilla home this year. Calendar, Announcements, Reminders VFC Culotta reminded everyone to check our Flotilla calendar on the website, which is up to date. May 15 and May 20 are dates for National Boating Safety Week Proclamation being given to us from the city of Flower Mound and Southlake on these respective dates and each member was urged to attend to help promote this worthy cause. June 14 – Lisa Beal will teach another ABS class so help it fill by promoting it to everyone you meet. May 17-25 – National Safe Boating Week May 26 – Memorial Day May 31 – Lake Duck Member Training Gib Georgeff walked us all through various radio scripts between our patrol vessels and the Radio Shack, which will be included in the reference books in the office. Closing Remarks May 2014 Page 17 Wave Watch Staff Officer Reports cont. After thanking everyone for attending, VFC Culotta adjourned the meeting at 1102 hours. Vessel Exams FSO-VE — Jerry Shacklett No Report National Safe Boating Week Chairman NSBWC — Fred Day 1. Activities/Accomplishments since last report: ●● Received MSBW Proclamation from the City of Grapevine ●● Reserved Division 5 PA Trailer for activities beginning on 17 MAY 2. Calendar/Schedule for next 3 months: ●● NSBW begins on 17MAY and continues until 24MAY 3. Issue/Problems: ●● None 4. Recommendations: ●● None May 6, 2014 – Members of FL 5-11 stand as VFC Jay Culotta thanks Mayor William D. Tate, the City Council and the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas for the proclamation recognizing National Safe Boating Week and the contribution that Grapevine Flotilla 5-11 and the Coast Guard Auxiliary makes to increasing recreational boating safety. Members present were (l-r) Jerry Shacklett, Fred Day, Donna Day and Mike Moore. Photo by member Judith Neibert. May 2014 Page 18 Wave Watch May 2014 Page 19 THIS IS WHAT WE DO & WHO WE ARE... Wave Watch Average Day in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Completes 62.5 safety patrols Completes 6.2 regatta patrols Performs 10.2 vessel assists Assists 28 people Saves 1 life Saves $341,290 in property Participates in 100 operational support missions Participates in 48.7 administrative support missions Completes 13.4 recruiting support missions Educates 369 people on boating safety Performs 299 vessel safety checks Attends 70 public affairs functions Photos by Jay Culotta, SO-PB, Flotilla 5-11 Auxiliary Resources Operational Vessels – 4,971 Aircraft – 226 Communications Stations – 2,641 Members – 32,950 Personal Watercraft Facilities – 263 Auxiliary Volunteer Mission Hours Public Affairs – 96,628 Safety Patrol Hours – 143,871 Air Patrol Hours – 10,038 Support of CG Missions – 269,652 Hours of Public Education – 73,097 Hours of Member Training – 51,212 Auxiliary Qualified Team Members Boat Crew – 7,098 Auxiliary Coxswains – 5,240 Air Observers – 294 Pilots – 263 Navigation Aids Verifiers – 2,829 Instructors – 8,547 Personal Watercraft Operators – 157 Source: http://www.auxpa.org/aux_stats.php May 2014 Page 20
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