UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY UNOFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
03-05 DEC 04
Pictures and Captions by Ken Sommers DAA-1SR
United States Coast Guard Academy
The Leadership Academy for returning or newly elected leaders was held at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. on December 3,4 and 5. We were blessed with great weather and a great training staff. We had 3 intensive hard working days of training and fellowship. The instructors challenged us, and presented us with ideas that we could immediately take back to our areas and begin implementing. Anywhere you went that weekend, you could feel the positive energy. Commander Felker and the CWO Mark Ferreira were present throughout the weekend, supporting us in every way. National Area Commodore Nicholas Kerigan , Como-elect Sferra, and Vice Como-elect Thomas Venezio arranged the sessions and all the logistics that go along with making such a training event a success. Our thanks go out to all the great folks in 1SR for another wonderful Leadership Training session. Special thanks to all the elected leaders who gave up valuable time with their families to come and learn. Your dedication and professionalism is evident. Congratulations, and best wishes for a productive year.
Gail M. Venezio, RCO-ACTNY-N
Como-elect Charles Sferra and Vice Como-elect Thomas Venezio accept Proclamation naming Saturday December 4, as Coast Guard Auxiliary Day in CT. The Proclamation was signed by the Governor of CT.
National Area Commodore Nicholas Kerigan, Commodore-elect Charles Sferra, and Vice Como-elect Thomas Venezio give opening comments at the Leadership Conference.
Wes Doody, John Molfetta, and Gene Popik were three of the Instructors for the 2004 Leadership Conference.
Wes Doody teaches the Division Captains. Gene Popik teaches the Flotilla FCs, and VFCs
Captains and Vice Captains get together to share fellowship
and a Kodak moment with RCO GRU-MOR
Instructor John Molfetta works with the Division Bob Williams teaches the FCs and VFCs Captains and Vice Captains
FC training on Saturday morning-The sharper FC's brought coffee.
FC training on Saturday morning
Bright eyed FC's ready to soak up more knowledge.
Commander John Felker presents the Director's Cup to Frank Ferraiuolo for
his efforts during the Republican National Convention.
Chief Todd Weimorts of the Coast Guard Academy, who arranged for all the facilities
at the Academy on Saturday! What a guy!
Bob Borneman receives the Director's Cup from Commander Felker while
Dante Laurino supervises.
Instructor Bob Williams making 2 important points during his Friday night opening session as Instructor Bob Daraio waits for his turn.
Beautiful weather and a beautiful waterfront blessed
our Leadership Training Weekend!
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