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Archives 2006
Donald Lloyd, DCP-06
Betsy Blee, VCP-06
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A Division Wide Holiday Party hosted by Flotilla 06-03 was held on Tuesday,
December 19, 2006 at "Four Brothers Restaurant" . Members, their families,
and guests enjoyed relaxed dining with a great view of Lake Mahopac.
20 DEC 06
HOLIDAY PARTY FL-64
A Holiday Party was hosted by Flotilla 06-06 on Weds, December 20, 2006
at King's Marina in Verplanck. A great time was had by all.
A Holiday Party hosted by Flotilla 06-06 was held on Wednesday, 13 Dec 06
starting at 7:00 at: "The Striped Bass" 236 W Main Street, at the waterside
of the Tarrytown train station. The party was well attended and a good time was
Photos by Greg Porteus FL-67
A Holiday Party hosted by Flotilla 06-07 was held on Saturday, December 2, 2006
from 6:00 to 10:00pm at The Reef restaurant at Annsville Circle, in Peekskill, N.Y.
Forty Division 6 Members, Family, and Friends enjoyed the "all you can eat buffet", auction,
and awards, as well as two great audio/video presentations produced by Bill Smith. 
Bill's "23 Heroes" video is a documentary about the
commissioning of a new NYPD Harbor Unit Patrol Launch, named
for, and dedicated to, the 23 Officers of the New York City
Police Department who gave their lives during the 9/11
rescue efforts at the World Trade Center.
His brilliant slide presentation of the Launch 5 mission to
take a group of Veterans recovering from wounds received in Iraq on a trip around
New York Harbor was a stark reminder of the high price of freedom and the great sacrifices
made on our behalf by the members of our armed forces.
Outgoing Flotilla 67 Commander Sandy Weiser was recognized for all his hard work along
with outgoing Vice Flotilla Commander Rick Veit.
Cliff Forrest, SO-AN was recognized for his work on the recent ATONs Workshop.
Frank D. Maresca and Bob Daraio received awards for their work on the National Staff
in the Vessel Examination Department.
Good food and great fellowship with people who share a dedication to boating safety
19
NOV 06
ATON WORKSHOP
On Sunday, 19 NOV 06, an ATONs Workshop was
given from 0900 to 1500 (including 1 hour set-up and
1 hour clean-up/Instructor review) at Shattamuc
Yacht Club in Ossining, N.Y.
22 Members, 21 from Flotillas 63,64,67,and 68
in Division 6 and 1 from Flotilla 11 in Division 13
attended this 4 hour introduction to Aids To
Navigation training evolution.
The class was taught by Cliff Forrest, SO-AN,
a graduate of the United States Coast Guard ATONs
C-School in Yorktown, VA; Vinny Stafford and Wayne
Spivak, both certified Aids Verifiers (AV); and
assisted by Don Elmendorf, VFC-67 and Bob Daraio,
FSO/AN-06.
Students received an overview of the Coast
Guard's ATON mission, learned how to check to see if
ATONs and PATONs are watching properly, and how to
report discrepancies.
05-06 NOV 06
AUX 10 C-SCHOOL
On Saturday and Sunday, 04-05 Nov 06 Members
of both Division 6 and Division 10 participated in the
AUX 10 C-School training.
The purpose of this training was to qualify additional members of
Div 6 to serve as either primary or alternate Flotilla IS Officers.
Upon successful completion of the session and follow up assignments,
the designated FSO-IS and/or alternate should have the skill,
ability and eligibility to input data to the AUX system for members
of their flotilla.
This in depth look at the AUXDATA system, how
to enter hours, and how to generate reports was taught
by Commodore Arthur P. Reichling, DSO-IS. The program
was hosted by Betsy Blee, VCP-06, at the Pfizer
offices at the IBM Executive Conference Center in
Palisades, New York.
Lynn Glassman, FL-63, Karl Hoedl, FL-64, Milt
McNicholas and Glenn Butler from FL-65, Dick Horton
and Jane Edwards from FL-66, Bob Daraio, FL-67, Kevin
Hanley and Gwen Radloff from FL-68, Tom O'Connor,
FL-104, Larry Orlans, FL 107, and Peter Perfetti,
FL-1020 registered for this difficult training
evolution.
The facility is a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright
style campus nestled in wooded, rolling hills. The
conference room had more than a dozen high speed
internet equipped, state of the art, laptop computers
and a huge electronic roll down screen for PowerPoint
presentations. Pfizer provided lunch on Saturday and
breakfast on Sunday in the conference center catering
hall.
Betsy Blee commented "We hope this investment
will pay off in great returns by increasing our
capability to input data on all our member
activities."
On Monday, 06 November 06 Division 6 Coxswain
Greg Porteus, with Crew Members Paige Flori, Jimmy
Picciano, Skip Mumford, and Doug Brusa, along with
Trainees Don Elmendorf, Charlie Luceno, Gary
Olivier, and Bob Daraio went underway on Launch 5 to
participate in the towing evolution involved in moving
the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid from her NYC berth on
the Hudson River at 46th Street to dry-dock in Bayonne,
New Jersey for a well deserved refit.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Cutter Lady B was on
hand, along with scores of vessels from the Coast
Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, as well as Federal,
State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, to support
McAllister Tug's efforts to move the "Fighting Lady"
from the spot she has rested as a floating museum for
the last 15 years.
It was perfect weather for a towing evolution
with the highest tide available for the next full
year.
Unfortunately, the Intrepid decided she was not
interested in leaving that day. Despite the dredging
efforts to loosen the silt around the Carrier and the
force of four huge tugs on the 1000 foot long steel
towing cable, the Intrepid resisted all efforts to
move her.
The event will be rescheduled for a future
date, or perhaps the refit will have to be done on the
Intrepid right where she sits.
Undaunted by this setback, and not about to
waste such a perfect fall day on the river, the Lady B
and Launch 5 engaged in a successful Member Training
towing evolution of their own. Crew Trainees got some
sign-offs, Crew Members completed some Currency
Maintenance tasks and everyone had a great day.
On Thursday, 09 November 06 four members of
the Division 6 Staff; Cliff Forrest SO-AN, Don
Elmendorf SO-MS, Frank Maresca SO-PB, and Bob Daraio
SO-CS, along with at least 20 Members of Division 10,
attended an ATON Bridge Inspection and Survey
Workshop.
This informative training evolution was
presented by Kevin Redden, ADSO-AN Bridges, at the
Oakland Firehouse in Oakland, New Jersey from 1930 to
2130. The Workshop covered all aspects of Bridge
Inspections and Surveys as well as the reporting
procedures and paperwork required.
The training was followed from 2130 to 2200 by
a general ATONs Program discussion with ADSO-AN Sector
NY North, Michael Stephenson, who drove down from
Burlington, Vermont to participate in this event.
U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliarist Rescues Swimmers in Hudson River during MS “Swim Across the
Hudson”
by Andy Powers SO-PA
U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliarist Jim Picciano with Betsy Blee, Division Vice Captain, and other
members Division 6, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary were providing a maritime
safety patrol for hundreds of MS Society fundraising swimmers and Kayaks
crossing the 3 mile stretch from Emeline Park, Haverstraw, N.Y. to Croton
Point Park on the eastern side of the Hudson River when a marine radio
distress call was heard that a swimmer was in need of assistance. The
swimmer was experiencing cramping in his hips and thighs and because blood
flow is directed by one’s body to an injured area, he was also
experiencing symptoms of cold water physical shock which contributed to
his inability to complete the swim. To exasperate the situation, the
swimmer was located off Croton Point where cross currents and rip tides
create turbulent conditions.
Although Jim’s primary
mission was to provide safe passage for the swimmers by redirecting
recreational boaters from the area and ensuring the channel was clear of
swimmers at times of commercial vessel traffic, hearing a second call that
other safety boaters were unable to assist, Jim called other Auxiliarists
to support his primary area of responsibility and quickly sped his 13 foot
personal water craft (PWC) to the scene of the distressed swimmer where he
boarded the swimmer and raced him to shore for emergency medical
assistance.
Once transferring the
swimmer to the care of the EMTs awaiting their arrival Jim immediately
returned to his primary duties.
Arriving at the Hudson
Channel he encountered several other swimmers in distress due to the
unusually harsh river currents caused in part by the full moon (which
directly affects tides and currents) and the cold, heavy rain runoff
coming down the river. The speed and agility of Jim’s PWC enabled him to
take the swimmers out of the water and transfer them to safety vessels
which brought them inside Croton Point Cover where they could continue
their swim to shore.
The
Coast Guard Auxiliary did an outstanding job providing maritime security
and logistical support to the event. In addition to 5 Coast Guard
Auxiliary facility boats on the Hudson River, communications support was
provided by Karen and Bruce Caldwell (left) and Public Affairs by Andrew
Powers. Vessel facilities diverted numerous recreational vessels from the
swim route while ensuring the safety of swimmers from commercial vessel
traffic.
DIVISION 6 OPERATIONS EXERCISE
On Saturday, August 19, 2006 Over 30 Members, representing
all six Flotillas in Division 6, D1SR participated in
their first ever Division size operations training
exercise. Twelve Operational Facilities were
involved in a search and tracking evolution from
Verplanck to the Tappan Zee Bridge, recovered
simulated suspicious objects, and conducted
seamanship skills drills. PATCOM for this event
was Jon Romero SO-OP. We also had the chance
to test our new communications base station facility, "Radio Ossining",
and practice our radio protocol.
Phil Porteus and Bill Smith Jon Romero's suspicious objects
Pete VanMarkwyk, Paige Flori, and Jimmy Picciano on PWCs were three "target vessels".
Aarrg!
29 JUL 06
The Famous Annual Flotilla 63 Fabulous Summer BBQ was held on
Ju Saturday, July 29, 2006 at the VFW&waterfront on Lake
Mahopac.
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Great turnout, great weather, great food, great day.
09 JUL 06
COMMANDER MONROE ON THE HUDSON WITH DIVISION 6
Commander Monroe USCG participated with Division 6 on a Hudson
River Patrol Sunday, July 9,2006.
(Jimmy Picciano, Phil Porteus, Commander Monroe, Cliff Forrest, and Pete Van Markwyk
(Bill Smith, Commander Monroe, and Don Lloyd) (Maryann Stafford greets Commander Monroe)
20 MAY 06
DIVISION 6 BOAT CREW ACADEMY
Photos taken by Dave Berger
Jim "Doc" Sayegh FL66,
Steve Schmidt FL65, and Trainee Joel Baldimor
VCP 06 Betsy Blee and Jeff Grossman F66 discussed
Currency Maintenance Line and knot requirements
prior to class sessions conducted at the Tarrytown
Fire Training center.
The BCA was well attended and both the shore-side
and on-water training were well received.
Div 06 Captain Don Lloyd and Members of Division 06 assemble outside the
Tarrytown Boat Club, for the May 20, 2006 Boat Crew Academy sessions.
06 MAY 06
INCIDENT
RESPONSE TO TERRORIST BOMBINGS TRAINING
Saturday
May 6th, 2006 there was a Incident
Response to Terrorist Bombings and Prevention and Response to Suicide
Bombing Incidents training
session held in Rye NY.
The
Sessions were held starting at 0830 at the John T. Osthiemer
Insurance Company located at 16 Elm Place, Rye NY.
The four
hour performance level PRSBI course provides basic information on
explosive and incendiary devices that could be used as terrorist
weapons. Classroom topics included:
-
Understanding
the terrorist threat
-
Improvised
explosive devices (IEDs)
-
Safety
issues
-
Departmental
or agency policies to ensure compliance with local requirements
-
Participants
will receive a certificate of completion from New Mexico Tech
Both
courses are New Mexico Tech certificate courses that teach the student
awareness level training. (This is not a Bomb Tech/EOD course
!!).
The
instructor was PO Gary L. Olivier of the Rye, N.Y. Police Department.
PO Olivier has attended New Mexico Tech and is a certified N.Y. State
Police Instructor, Instructor Evaluator, and member of United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 67.
This training opportunity
was sponsored by the NY State Auxiliary Police Association.
22-23 APR 06
Striped Bass Fishing Tournament
Over the April 22-24 weekend,
Division 6 members turned
out to provide a presence
and willingness to conduct
vessel safety inspections
during the annual Striped
Bass Fishing Tournament
at the Tarrytown Boat Club
on the Hudson River. Well,
the fish were biting, but the
boaters were not!
(Dick Birgler and Bob Daraio inspect Betsy Blee's Facility)
There were only a few opportunities in the mostly pouring rain and
45 -50-degree temps to lure these intrepid fishermen away from the
big catch. ( One caught a 47 pounder!) At least we had very good
representation from the Division with Betsy Blee, Jeff Grossman,
Bob Daraio, Dick Birgler, Kevin Lustyik, Dick Horton, and
Jon Romero. 
We conducted an Operational Facility
inspection, modeled and mentored
how a vessel inspection should be
done on a few of the boats at the
marina and talked with some
prospective members.
While we did not complete as many inspections as we had hoped, the
exercise was not a total "wash out"! In spite of the weather we had a
great Member Training, good public affairs activity, and wonderful
fellowship. - Betsy Blee, VCP
(USCG
Aux Radio Tarrytown)
(VSC Training)
06 APR 06
POW CEREMONY
Jim DiPelesi and Pete Bazzo
represented the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Montrose and
Castle Point VA Hospitals POW's Ceremony on April 06, 2006. Jim served as
Guest Speaker and invites all Auxiliarist to visit our disabled Veterans.
The picture
above was taken at Castle Point VA Hospital. The patient is a Marine that
is in his 20's that was injured at Boot Camp and now confined to a wheel
chair.
(Jim DiPelesi with former
POWs at
Castle Point VA Hospital)
(Jim DiPelesi and Pete Bazzo with former POWs
and Montrose VA Hospital Staff)
24-26 MAR 06
D1SR District Conference
Auxiliarist Awarded The
Silver Lifesaving Medal
At the D1SR District Conference in Mystic, CT. Rear Admiral David P.
Pekoske, Commander, First CG District awarded the United States Coast
Guard's second highest award for bravery for saving a life, the Silver Lifesaving
Medal to Auxiliarist William J. Villanova of
Port Chester, NY.
Mr. Villanova was cited, "For heroic action on the evening of 1
September 2002, when he rescued a person
in distress that was caught in the heavy surf…in
Westerly, Rhode Island." Read the details of this heroic action,
now on
SITREP,
the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
James Dipelesi and
Greg
Porteus of Division 6 won awards for their rescue efforts in 2005 and Flotilla 67
won the D1SR award for the most Recreational Boating Safety
Program Visits in 2005.
Conference Presentations Online
- The first of the Conference Presentations are now posted to the District
Website. Please follow the link for one-stop-shopping for the presentations.
Note that some of these files are large, and may require your computer to
have compatible software.
Conference Presentations Web Page
10-12 FEB 06
METRO BOAT SHOW
Members of Division 6 participated in
the
Metro Boat Show at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
21 JAN 06
DIVISION 6 STAFF OFFICER RETREAT
The Division 6 Staff Officers retreat was held on Saturday,
January 21st, 2006 from 0800-1300, at the Pfizer's Palisades Executive Conference
Center. The retreat
was a great opportunity to create our path together for 2006 and ensured we are
all working towards common goals.
15 JAN 06
DIVISION 6 CHANGE OF WATCH
Captain Wilshire with Don Lloyd DCP-06 at 2006 Division 6 Change of Watch
Bill Smith receives
Award From Don Lloyd DCP-06
The Division 6 Change Of Watch was held
on Sunday, January 15 at noon at the Riverview in Hastings On
Hudson. The event was a huge success. Steve Horvitz, FC-63 was presented
with the 2005 Auxiliarist of the Year Award. Click
HERE for details.
Vinny Stafford received Award from Don as well.
Don Lloyd presents Award to Greg Porteus The Dons (Don Lloyd and Don Elmendorf)
DCP-06 Don Lloyd presents Award to IPFC-63 Pete Bazzo
02-07 JAN 06
Volunteers from Division 6 helped out at the New York Boat Show at the
Javits Center in NYC. The dates /times were:
Monday Jan 2, 4pm to 8pm
Tuesday Jan 3, Noon till 4pm and 4pm till 8pm
Wednesday Jan 4, Noon till 4pm and 4pm till 8pm
Thursday Jan 5, 4pm till 8pm
Friday Jan 6, 4pm till 8pm
Saturday Jan 7, 3pm till 8pm
Sunday Jan 8, 11am till 3pm and 3pm till 6pm
We Need You
- The Coast
Guard Auxiliary is called upon to provide essential services to the Coast
Guard as they focus more heavily on their military missions. We need all the
help we can get. You needn't own a boat or be an experienced boater, since
our missions are wide-ranging. For information about Auxiliary missions and
the Auxiliary in general, go to our
Join the Auxiliary web page. You
will find there a form through which you can ask that a localAuxiliarist
make contact with you to explore the ways in which you can assist Team Coast
Guard.
Lou Liotti and Greg Porteus
giving
Jim Picciano directions to IHOP
DIVISION 6 FLOTILLAS
014-06-03
(To Mahopac, N.Y.)
014-06-04
(To Verplanck, N.Y.)
014-06-05
(To Irvington, N.Y.)
014-06-66
(To Tarrytown, N.Y.)
014-06-07
(To Ossining, N.Y.)
014-06-08
(To Yonkers, N.Y.)
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