Official Newsletter of Flotilla 22, Ithaca, NY: News & Views February 2017

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1 Official Newsletter of Flotilla 22, Ithaca, NY: News & Views February 2017 From the Helm, Kim Walsh, FC to Flotilla 22 Ithaca: I m still getting used to my new role as Flotilla Commander and my increased volume! Bo & I have tried not to waste any time in getting started on our traditional Hard water season activities of planning and training. Flotilla 22 s record in completing AUXOP classes and earning certifications has been impressive over the 2 years I ve been a member. Additionally, Gene did an excellent job in facilitating Flotilla Goals and tracking our accomplishments. Building on that foundation, the 2017 Objectives we approved at last week s meeting are aspirational and will need everyone s participation. My challenge to all our members is to read through the 8 Objectives and decide which ones you can and will support directly or indirectly. Will you set a goal to earn your Instructor or Boat Crew certification? Will you teach sections of the ABS classes or provide boating safety and invasive species information at special events? Will you participate and possibly help organize Fellowship events? Like the Flotilla s Objectives be ambitious! I d much rather hear that you re aiming to contribute to accomplishing 5 Objectives and earning a certification plus completing an AUXOP course and have you fall a little short than have you succeed in contributing to 2 Objectives. Send me your pledges March 5th and be specific as to which Objectives, certifications, courses, etc., you plan to complete. I ll give a summary (how many people) for each Objective at the next Flotilla meeting. Activity Wrap up: Gene Little giving a Paddlecraft presentation at N-Train; photo courtesy of OTO Chris Henderson January activities: o 1/18: Started weekly Navigational Rules study sessions, led by Walt o 1/22 1/26: Tom Lacey attended AUX-04 in St Louis o 1/26 1//29: Gene Little participated in N-Train in St Louis; he was recently selected as a National Staff member. His title is: Branch Chief - Paddlecraft Safety Operations Ashore. Congratulate him next time you see him and understand why he s busier than ever as he juggles a lot of issues! February activities: o 2/16 2/19: Flotilla members supported Division 2 efforts at the CNY Boat Show February 8, 2017 Flotilla Meeting Minutes

2 Called to order by FC Kim Walsh at Attendees: Dale Campbell, Dave Cornelius, John Frieman, Gene Little, Jon Koeng, Paul Phelps, Diana Robinson, Walt Robinson, Rob Schleelein, Bo Stevens, Kevin Walsh and Kim Walsh. Excused: David Campbell, Don Campbell, James Campbell, Mark Erway, Tom Every, Bodge Hyatt, Tom Lacey, Vincent Mbera, Tony Scaglione No guests were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kevin Walsh. Moment of Silence was led by FC Walsh. Minutes from January meeting were ed to members on February 1. Motion to approve by Gene Little, 2nd - Dave Cornelius, approved. Treasurer s Report was ed to members prior to meeting. Motion to accept by Walt Robinson, 2nd - Kevin Walsh, approved. Award Presentations: John Frieman, Crew Certificate and Jon Koeng, Membership Certificate. Division Report: District has asked for names of members are still in AP Status and they ve been provided Gene Little is working on an AUXPAD course. Staff Officer Reports: Academy Admissions (Dale Campbell): Planning to participate in Career event at Newfield Middle School Diversity (Dale Campbell): Noted that Diversity Award information was recently been sent out and we already meet many of the criteria FSO-HR (Bo Stevens): Jon Koeng and Mark Erway received their Member ID# s. FSO-IS (Diana Robinson): asked that any member completing an on-line course, to send a notification to her. FSO-OP (Paul Phelps): Will be setting up a monthly Patrol schedule. FSO-MT (Walt Robinson): Nav Rules course is on-going; anticipating at least 2 more sessions. After the March meeting, he will be starting the AUXACN or the classroom Coxswain material. OPS workshop and 1 hour TCT class are proposed to be in place of the April Flotilla meeting. FSO-PA (Gene Little): o Working on a cold water survival guest editorial. o Will be making a presentation to the Sea Scouts on 2/24, regarding how our GAR score works. o A spring kayaking seminar will be presented at our Base on 3/4/2017. o The Auxiliary will be represented in the Syracuse St. Patrick s Day parade on 3/11/2017. FSO-PE (Walt Robinson): Dates for the ABS Classes have been determined and instructors still need to contact him to arrange teaching schedules. FSO-MS (John Frieman): Members will be at NYS Boat Show and the Fishing & Conservation Day at Ithaca High School to promote boater safety. FSO-PV (Kevin Walsh): Will kick off at Boat Show. FSO-VE (Kevin Walsh): Is preparing a very aggressive schedule; sent out a draft with tentative dates. Old Business: Upcoming Events: o NAVRULE Review sessions on-going

3 o CNY Boat Show, Feb o FSO Meeting, Feb 28 / 1800 o Inland Waters SAR Council, Mar 1, 1800 Brewerton: Tom Every & others to attend. o D-Train, Mar 18-19, Dunkirk o Fishing & Conservation Day / Caring for Cayuga, Mar 25, Ithaca High School FC Walsh led a discussion of the Flotilla s 2017 Goals / Objectives. The approved list is attached. New Business: Dave Cornelius reported that he is in process of renewing our Buoy Permit. He has received approval from the Girl Scouts. The Erie Canal Bicentennial is this year; discussed participating in related events. Kevin Walsh made a motion to use the April meeting for the annual OPS Workshop and 1 hour TCT, 2nd - Bo Stevens, approved. Thursday, April 4 will be our annual Fellowship event - Pasta Night at Veraisons Restaurant (Glenora Winery). The meeting was adjourned at Respectfully submitted, David Cornelius, FSO-FN

4 Flotilla Goals: Improve support of each of the four Coast Guard Auxiliary Cornerstones > Recreational Boating Safety > Operations & Marine Safety > Member Services > Fellowship Objectives: 1. Increase Boat Operations capabilities by qualifying at least 2 new Coxswains and 3 more crew members (O, R) a. Provide member training sessions and mentoring b. Schedule regular patrols to ensure members have the opportunity to gain on-the-water experience and confidence 2. Hold at least 8 Vessel Safety Check events by mid July (R) a. Partner with a Volunteer Fire Dept, Marine Dealer or Marina b. Schedule events at least a month ahead of time and at diverse locations c. Advertise through PSA, Facebook 3. Increase our RBS reach by: teaching at least 6 ABS courses, adding variety of seminars and reemphasizing Marine Dealer Visits (R) a. Offer ABS courses at locations (consider Trumansburg, Union Springs, Cortland/Homer) in addition to Ithaca b. Give minute seminars on basic boating tips at VSC events c. Partner with Volunteer Fire Depts to use their facilities and offer demonstrations d. Qualify at least 2 additional Marine Dealer Visitors 4. Maintain our operational presence and partnerships by participating in Cayuga Lake special events / regattas (O) 5. Partner in inhibiting invasive species in the lakes through surveys, seminars and information booths at NYS Fair, Empire Farm Days, Owasco Lake Days (O) 6. Encourage and assist all* flotilla members to obtain at least one new certification or specialty course completion during the year (M) a. Teach an AUXOP course AUXACN b. Use Individual Development Plans to match interests to certifications 7. Ensure vigorous flotilla operations (M) a. Cross-train personnel for backup in case of member or family crisis b. Document processes, actions and contacts for future reference c. Foster partnerships with marinas, boating organizations, NYS Parks, Sea Grant d. Recruit new members by promoting service and mission satisfaction 8. Hold at least 4 events that are primarily geared toward promoting Fellowship within the Flotilla (F) [e.g., Glenora, Rendezvous, August Picnic, Holiday Party] Objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Relevant, Timely * Members who are Coxswain and/or AUXOP Qualified may emphasize mentoring others rather than adding skills

5 Flotilla 22 Calendar Date Event POC Notes Feb 27 Riverside Kayak Club Gene Binghamton / Endicott Feb 28 / 1800 Flotilla Staff Officers Meeting Bo Sat, Mar 4 Cold Water Public Awareness Event Gene Sat, Mar 4 / 1000 Div 2 Meeting Kim Wed, Mar 8 / 1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim Wed, Mar 15 First Boat Crew Class Date Tentative Mar D-Train Details TBD Sat, Mar 25 Ithaca Fly Fishing Day / Caring for Cayuga John /Gene Wed, Mar 1 / 1800 Inland Waters SAR Council Tom Brewerton FD Thurs, Apr 6 Pasta Night - Veraisons Restaurant Diana Spring Fellowship Event Sat/Sun, Apr 8-9 PE - ABS Walt Wed, Apr 12 / 1900 OPS Workshop / TCT Kim PPE Inspection? Sat/Sun, May 6-7 PE - ABS Walt Wed, May 10 / 1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim May Safe Boating Week Gene/ Kevin Sat/Sun, Jun PE - ABS Walt Wed, Jun 14 / 1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim Sat, Jun 24 Marine Safety Day Gene Allen H. Tremen Marine Park Ithaca High School; In partnership w FL- PRISM and Floating Classroom Jul? Fireworks Safety Patrol Sat/Sun, Jul 8-9 PE - ABS Walt Wed, Jul 12 / 1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim Jul?? Oswego Paddlefest Rock the Paul Date TBD Locks Jul Harborfest Paul Oswego; Div 2 Lead Jul SUP CUP Jul Skaneateles Antique Boat Show Late Jul? Chittenango Creek Paddlefest Date TBD Sat/Sun, Aug 5-6 PE - ABS Walt Sun, Aug 6 Cayuga Lake Triathlon Wed, Aug 9 / 1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim Aug 8-10 Empire Farm Days Gene Sat, Aug 12 Women Swimmin for Hospice Aug 23 Sep 4 NY State Fair Gene Sep? Can U Canoe Cayuga? Date TBD Wed, Sep 13/1900 Flotilla Meeting Kim Flotilla Meeting Div or above Member Training Public Education Special Event Ops Safety Patrol All events at Flotilla 22 Base, unless specified otherwise Questions? Contact the robertschleelein@yahoo.com Calendar last updated: February 15, 2017