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FLOTILLA 16-7 Manasquan Inlet, NJ
John M. Fisher Jr., FC William L. Castagno, VFC
Minutes of: 16 Jan 2008
Meeting called to order at 1935 by J Fisher, FC, followed by the Flag Salute led by J Witemeyer. Quorum was present.
Minutes of Nov and Dec 2007: Approved M/S/U
New Members: B Werner and M Mortenson were sworn in. Staff officers sworn in: MA – D. Fuchs; MT – B. Castagno; PA – G. San Antonio; PE – J. Malzone; PS – R. Coleman; VE – F. Hartten; SR – P. Witham.
Awards: 10th Aux Sustained Service to R Witham, PE Service Performance to
J
Witemeyer and J Fisher. Flotilla Awarded the NACO Growth Award.
FC Report: Motion to donate $100 to the Carmen DeGregorio Hero Fund. M/S/U.
Members need to use Fin-2 forms for reimbursement from flotilla funds.
Send to Flotilla Commander for approval. FC will submit to FSO-FN for payment.
FSO’s should be submitting a monthly report to their SO’s in addition to their VFC.
Coxswains should have received replacement batteries for their PEPIRBS.
If they have not and theirs is due for replacement by upcoming patrol season,
notify FC. District store is closed. 7030, 7001, and 7038 forms are new.
Discard old forms. NSBW, May 24-June 1. No open house at Sta. Manasquan this
year due to security issues. $63.25 will be the cost/instructor to NJSP to be certified
as an Instructor for Public Education classes. Registration will begin on Jan 25 for
Spring
Conference in York, Pa.
VFC Report: Happy New Year to All.
FSO Reports:
AN— absent
CM— absent
CS--- No—(in radiation Therapy)
FN---$ 18,171.42
IS— Check sheets for Currency Maintenance and REYR.
MA—
Ordering PE Books, Need stamps, Paper or envelopes let him know
MS— Vacant
MT— Feb and Mar—CPR and First Aid
MV— Absent
OPS—T Hall and J Ignozza working on OP’s
PA— Nothing to add
PB— Working on the Binnacle. Please send pictures and articles.
PE— 23 Feb, 15 Mar and 12 Apr are the PE classes. Help is needed.
PS— 02 prospective members
VE— Stickers have arrived and the 7038 is a new VE form
SR— Nothing to add.
NSBW—Absent
IPFC— Absent
Old Business: Califone wireless speaker system has arrived.
New Business: 2008 Budget Motion to accept the changed and corrected budget.
Committee Reports:
a. PE Committee- R Coleman, J Witemeyer, J Ignozza, T Hall, D Georgia,
ER Meyer, C Malzone, J Fisher
b. Fellowship Committee-J Ignozza, J Malzone, H Moscatiello.
c. Past Commanders Committee-D Georgia
d. New Member Mentoring Committee-D Georgia, J Witemeyer, G SanAntonio,
R Coleman, J Fisher, T Hall.
Good and Welfare: Thanks to J SanAntonia for tonight’s refreshments.
Good Luck as F Shellenbarger faces Colon Surgery. Moment of Silence for Buzz Lombardi
and Donna Schleuss' father.
Adjourned meeting for fellowship M/S/U. and refreshments.
Next Meeting: 20 Feb 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Witham FSO-SR
Minutes read, corrected, and approved by John M. Fisher, Jr. Flotilla Commander
DIVISION 16 MEETING
DATE: 1/8/08 TIME: 19:31 hrs.
TOTAL MEMBERS PRESENT: 20
TOTAL GUESTS: 3
Meeting convened @ 1931 hrs. w/Pledge of Allegiance led by FC Bob Kady, #16-10.
GUESTS: Our guests include VFC Bill Castagno, #16-07; Ms. Marlene Rapke, #16-08 & Station Supervisor @ Shark River, Mr. Chris Sova.
November Minutes distributed via email w/motion made to accept the Minutes, as distributed, by FC John Fisher, #16-07 and seconded by FC Bob Kady, #16-10. M/M/S/U.
AWARDS: Our IPCP presented awards to the following:
FC Steve Fecho, #16-01 – Certificate of Training for Administrative Procedures course;
SO Jim Lonergan, #16-06 – Sustained Service Award, from 9/30/06 to 9/30/07 (8th Award);
FC Fred Kretsch, #16-06 – Sustained Service Award, from 3/31/07 to 9/30/07 (2nd Award);
FC Fred Kretsch, #16-06 – Auxiliary Annual Service Performance Award for VE & Marine Dealer Visits for ’07;
FC Fred Kretsch, #16-06 – Outstanding Volunteer Contributions for OPS for ’07;
SO Jim Lonergan, #16-6 – Auxiliary Annual Service Performance Award for OPS for ’07;
FC John Fisher, #16-07 – Auxiliary Annual Service Performance Award for Public Education for ’07;
SO Ruth Anne Bearce, #16-05 – Auxiliary Members’ Service Award for 5 years;
FC Walter Rapka, #16-08 & Marlene Rapka – Auxiliary Members’ Award for 20 years (each);
FC Fred Kretsch, #16-06 – Certificate of Completion for National ICS 300 & ICS 400.
STAFF OFFICER REPORTS:
*SO-AN (AIDS TO NAVIGATION) – Dick Muller – see written report:
*SO-CS (COMPUTER SERVICES) – Joe Juska – see written report;
*SO-OPS (OPERATIONS) – Joe Juska – see written report – Joe also asked if all COXSWAINS had received their new batteries for their EPIRBs & those in attendance tonight advised they had not. Joe will check w/DSO-OPS and advise status.
*SO-FN (FINANCE) – Patti Witham – as of 1/8/08 – Patti has paid for COW; has paid for pocket calendars and paid into the Carmen DeGregorio Memorial Fund, our balance is $2,118.95. COW funds totaled $2,850 but our expenses totaled $3,079.70. This shortfall was anticipated, however, and accounted for.
*SO-CM (COMMUNICATIONS) – Bob Witham – absent - see written report;
*SO-MA (MATERIALS) – Jim Lonergan – see written report;
*SO-MS (MARINE SAFETY) – Lou Lucatelli – no written report but Lou did advise he has sent emails to all Flotilla Staff Officers – MS;
*SO-PS (PERSONNEL SERVICES) – Joe Cotignola – no written report but Joe did advise that member packets have again changed;
*SO-VE (VESSEL EXAMS) – George Schneider – no written report but George has received backup supplies for VSE materials & advises new Form #7038 in place;
*SO-SR (SECRETARY) – Ruth Bearce – complete ’07 Minutes have been filed away but are available for review by all members, as needed. For convenience, Flotilla Commanders can email their monthly reports to her prior to Division meetings;
*SO-PB (PUBLICATIONS) – Terry Bearce – no written report but he did ask that all directory changes be submitted to him by end of January, ’08 because all information, as received, will be sent in for final printing as of 1/31/08;
*SO-PE (PUBLIC EDUCATION) – Ron Coleman –
see written report – new standard for instructors per NJ State Police meeting
held on 12/15/07 – background check to include fingerprinting, photo & resume
and purpose is to increase integrity of instruction – this is due by 5/31/08 but
VCP Ted Hall did advise that the actual implementation/process for the above to
occur is still being discussed and all members will be advised, accordingly.
Right now, this is FOR INFORMATION ONLY! Ron further advises first test-out
option test will be held on Saturday, 1/26/08 and he is still looking for
volunteers to assist him and anyone interested, can give him a call
@732-295-4626;
*SO-IS (INFORMATION SERVICES) – Jon Burdack – absent – but all is up-to-date;
*NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK – Noreen Schifini – advises dates changed to week of 5/24-6/1/08. Initial conversation w/Mr. McDonnell has occurred and he states that due to security reasons, there will not be an Open House event this year;
*CG LIAISON – Bill Francen – see written report.
VCP REPORT:
He is holding his Staff Officers’ meeting @Sail Loft on Saturday, 1/26/08 and may try and tie it in w/above mentioned Test Out Option course being held that same morning. Ted will send his officers an email confirming time and place!
FC REPORTS: FC 16-01; 16-03; 16-05; 16-06; 16-07; 16-08; 16-10. Written Reports received from all.
DCP REPORT: See written report & some highlights:
*Please contact York Conference & Hotel Hall on 1/25/08 for reservations to this year’s Spring Conference;
*Dennis is asking each Flotilla to focus on signing up at least 4 new members by end of ’08;
*Joe Cotignola volunteered tonight to be our new Division 16 Liaison w/State Police;
*Both “SOUNDINGS” and “NOREASTER” magazines will now publish our Division’s PE courses.
COMMUNICATIONS:
*Captain Harrob sent very nice note of thanks as he attended this year’s COW and he looks forward to working w/us all in 2008;
*Note received from Director’s Office for the donations received for the Carmen DeGeorgio fund totaling $2,100, to date.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
*COW Committee – good time was had by all and many thanks to the committee for their excellent work;
*50th Anniversary Committee – meeting tomorrow night, 1/9/08 and tentative date has been penciled in for May 18, 2008.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Finance reports for all Flotillas must be completed & distributed to Division by 2/1/08.
COMMENTS OF GENERAL INTEREST: None
COMMENTS OF GUESTS:
*Station Supervisor @ Shark River – Mr. Chris Sova in attendance tonight and advises either he, Mr. Seebeck or BM1 Dietrich will try to be in attendance at our monthly meetings to maintain open communications between Auxiliary and base.
Motion to adjourn made @2100 hrs. by FC Terry Bearce & seconded by FC Fred Kretsch.
Next Business Meeting: 02/05/08; Time: 1930; Place: Sail Loft –Manasquan Station Adjourned: Motion by M/S/C/U; Time: 2100 hrs.
Date Submitted: Signature of Person Submitting Report (Ruth Anne Bearce SO-SR)
1/13/08 Ruth Anne Bearce 1207609
Minutes reviewed & approved by DCP Dennis Georgia
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