USCGAUX – Division 10 (1SR)
Division Meeting Minutes (2014-02-19)
Table of Contents
Minutes
Attendance 3
Opening 3
Welcome & Guests……………………………………..…………………3
Minutes of Previous Meeting 3
Finance Report…………………………………………………………….3
DCDR Remarks 3
IPDCDR Remarks…………………………………………………………4
FC Report Highlights 4
VCDR Report………………………………… ..…………………………5
Staff Officer Report Highlights 5
Committee Report Highlights 7
Division Chief Reports…………………………………………………….8
Old Business 8
New Business 9
Awards, Certifications & Tests 9
Comments by Guests…….…………..………………………………..…..9
Good and Welfare .9
Calendar – Upcoming Events ..9
Adjournment…………………………………………………… ……10
Post Meeting Training….…………………..…………………………….10
Fellowship……………………………………………….… 10
Attendance
Gus Formato, Fred Simmons, Jake Parker, Kevin Leeds, Mary Prusko, Kevin Fear, Helen Glass, Michael Tabback, “Bing” Crosby Kearsley, Salvatore Bio, Pat Ermilio, Bob Martone, Renee Carley, Marjorie Korteweg, Michelle Rollino, Dan McGlynn, Barbie Mason, Jaime Perez, Andrew Ferguson, Vera Reed, Bruce Pugh, Sal Giordano, Raul Morfflio, Robert Storck, James Damorer, Alison Botsford, Bridger Benjamin, Ed Quinn, Al Breen, Bob Dellon
Opening
· The meeting began at approximately at 1935 hours.
· The Pledge of Allegiance was led by DCDR Fred Simmons.
· A Silent Prayer was observed.
Welcome & Guests
· None
Minutes of Previous Meeting – SO-SR – Bob Dellon
· Motion to waive the reading of the prior meeting minutes was made by FC Bruce Pugh, 2nd by FC Vera Reed. Motion carried.
Finance Report – SO-FN – Kevin Leeds
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically, subject to audit.
DCDR Remarks – Fred Simmons
· Our Commander noted that he had attended the January District Meeting and that the notes from that meeting had been uploaded to the Division’s website. He also noted that there was a major emphasis placed on cross-training during the meeting by several speakers. Two examples of such cross-training are:
Ø A surface craft Member participating in an aviation mission to check out their AOR. All that is needed for this to occur is for the surface craft Member to have Form 7042A (“Flight Crew Medical Screening”) executed.
Ø Planning and executing a joint training exercise between a aircraft and a surface craft (e.g., MOB excercise, boat engine out, etc.). Coordination procedures will be set-up to facilitate surface crews and aviaition crews being able to participate in each others’ ops for cross-training/orientation so that we each know what each other is doing for the purpose of increasing our overall awareness and integrated effectiveness.
IPDCDR Remarks – Gus Formato
· Emphasized the importance of our facility visits and the desire to increase the tempo over last year’s which was a record year.
FC Report Highlights
10-01 Air Station Lincoln Park Al Breen
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically and that the Air Station is working with Air Station Caldwell on a simulator training program with the goal of establishing/maintaining AOR awareness.
10-02 Secaucus Patricia Espejo
· Absent – issue with car.
10-04 Grassy Point Barbie Mason
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically.
10-08 North East Bergen County Helen Glass
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically.
10-10 Hackensack Vera Reed
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically and that they had two new Members.
10-13 Wyckoff Bruce Pugh
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically.
10-20 Air Station Caldwell (“Bing”) Crosby Kearsley
· It was reported that the FC’s Report was submitted electronically.
VCDR Remarks - Michelle Rollino
· Thanked the SOs for submitting their reports electronically.
Staff Officer Report Highlights
CM –Salvatore Arico
· Not present.
CS – Jake Parker
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically.
DV- Patricia Espejo
· Not present – car trouble.
Food Service – Andrew Ferguson
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically.
HR- Mary Prusko
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically and that new ID cards are again being issued, however, there continues to be a delay for renewals/lost cards, these are taking longer to be processed.
IS – Peter Byrne
· Not present.
MA – Salvatore Bio
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically.
MS/MEP – Michele Rollino
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically and noted that Earth Day was upcoming on 22APR.
MT – Kevin Fear
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically and that D-Train registration would be available on-line, details to follow from DCOS 1SR Alex Malewski via email.
NS - Al Olsen
· Not present.
OP – Pat Ermilio
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically.
PA – Vera Reed
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically
PB – SO position open
· The SO position open.
PE – Dan McGlynn
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically
PV/MDA – Dickson Camilo
· Not present.
VE – Bob Martone
· It was reported that the SO’s Report was submitted electronically.
Committee Report Highlights
AV – Fred Simmons
· Reported that a 15FEB planned sailing on the USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) will be rescheduled due to WX – eight (8) surface craft and aviation Members had been signed up for the ops – she is a 140’ Bay-class Cutter Homeported in Bayonne.
Emergency Planning – Pat Ermilio
· It was reported that the Committee Report was submitted electronically and reminded the members to be on WX-watch and to be mindful that “critters” may have nested in our facilities as we get ready for the upcoming boating season.
Special Events – Helen Glass
· Noting new at this time.
NJ State Liaison – Gus Formato
· NJ Boating Law Administrator (BLA) was shut down due to WX.
Division Chief Reports
Logistics – Marjorie Korteweg
· Reminded us that the Annual D- Train Conference is scheduled for 28-30MAR2014 at the Mystic, CT Marriott and encouraged us to make our hotel reservations ASAP.
Prevention – Helen Glass
· Nothing new at this time.
Response – Patricia Ermilio
· Nothing new at this time.
Old Business
· DCDR Fred Simmons reminded us that Flotilla Representatives are needed for the Division Special Events and Awards Committees, and also noted that the Special Events Committee has been working on identifying potential “Special Events” but needs to establish dates that are not in conflict with Flotilla events (ergo we need Flotilla Representatives on the Special Events Committee).
New Business
· DCDR Fred Simmons recommended an Awards Night to take place quarterly at the Division Meetings with a Special Event (Fellowship) including food, starting with the upcoming April Division Meeting – this would become part of the Division’s routine. The Awards Committee would coordinate with the Special Events Committee to have a special guest (e.g., Gold Side Representative) with Family invited. The Bridge endorsed the recommendation of quarterly Awards Nights, with the first such meeting being held at the upcoming April Division Meeting, with the Special Events and the Awards Committees working out the details.
· DCDR Fred Simmons reported that SO-HR Mary Prusko had been tasked to oversee that uniform dress regulations are complied with and as such will be discretely pointing out any noncompliance to Members to assist them in understanding the regulations toward resolving the issue.
· FC Bruce Pugh noted that local Boating Safety Class calendars are available on the National Website by entering one’s zip code.
· DCDR Fred Simmons noted he would find out what the IS Class Schedule is and advise the Membership.
Awards, Certifications & Tests
· None.
Comments by Guests
· None.
Good and Welfare
· No items at this time.
Calendar – Upcoming Events
· Check the Division Website at http://wow.uscgaux.info/?unit=014-10com for specific information and updates.
SecNY Command Center Tour, Ft. Wadsworth / 08MARD-Train, Groton, CT / 28-30MAR
Next Division 10 Meeting, American Legion Post 170 Building located at 33 W. Passaic Street, Rochelle Park / 19MAR 1930 hours
Adjournment
· Motion to adjourn was made by FC Bruce, 2nd by FC Vera Reed. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2135 hours.
Post Meeting Training
· CS – Jake Parker presented a training program regarding access to, and the contents of the Division 10 Website. Access to the Division 10 Website is available through a number of means but the preferred approach is as follows:
Ø WEB ADDRESS : WOW.USCGAUX.INFO (NOT case sensitive, caps and highlighted emphasis added)
Ø LOGIN: in the box “UNIT”, enter “014-10” (this is the login for Division 10).
Fellowship
· Meeting was followed with refreshments which were provided by Flotilla 10-04, THANK YOU!
Meeting Location
· The Division 10 Meeting was held at the American Legion Post 170 Building located at 33 W. Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ
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