Division 20 Metro North, District 9 CR

Third Quarter 2016

Lake St. Clair: Division 20 Crew Members demonstrates their skills for QE Sign Offs Photos: John Socha

Striving For Excellence

Volume 1 Issue 3 Newsletter for Division 20

Third Quarter 2016 District 9CR

2016 Division 20 Bridge Division Commander Christopher J. Stevens Division Vice Commander Nancy Pryjmak Immediate Past Commander Norman Raymond

Flotilla Commanders and Vice Commanders 20-01 Paul Guinnane FC Jamie L. Cross VFC 20-03 Joseph Kennedy FC Daniel. Collins VFC 20-04 Richard Davis F C Neil Patterson VFC 20-09 Patricia Mitrowski FC Matthew Eineman VFC 20-10 James Duffin FC John Jacobson VFC 20-11 Joseph Roskoski FC Leonard Fashoway 20-12 Michael Miski FC Larry Fletcher VFC 20-14 Timothy Fluary FC Timothy Fluary 20-18 William Combs FC Brad Newell VFC 20-19 Michael Blake FC Anthony Dzbanski VFC

Division Staff Officers Communications Richard Davis SO-CM Communication Services Karen Rochon SO-CS Diversity Judith Martin SO-DV Finance David Schmidt SO-FN Information Services Joseph Kenney SO-IS Human Resources Yani Wadra SO-HR Materials Ann Wilbur SO-MA Marine Safety Larry Fletcher SO-MS Member Training Jerome Werner SO-MT Navigation Systems Daniel Combs SO-NS Operations Robert Burrell SO-OP Public Affairs Kristen Iglesias SO-PA Publications Kristen Iglesias SO-PB Public Educations William McDonald SO-PE Program Visitor Woodrow Horne Jr. SO-PV Secretary Mark Johnson SO-SR Vessel Examinations Michael Miski SO-VE

Contact any staff officer by going to: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content. php?unit=091-20

Check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/USCGAuxDiv20.9C

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DCDR Christopher Stevens

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VCDR Nancy Pryjmak

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Operations

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Tall Ships Celebration

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USCG Barque Eagle

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Public Affairs

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Flotilla 20-01 Algonac

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Flotilla 20-11 St. Clair Shores

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Flotilla 20-14 New Baltimore

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Flotilla 20-18 Oakland County

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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: PRIVACY ACT OF 1974: The disclosure of the personal information contained in this publication is subject to the provisions contained in the Privacy Act of 1974. The subject Act, with certain exceptions, prohibits the disclosure, distribution, dissemination or copying of any material containing the home address, home telephone number, spouses names, and social security numbers, except for official business. Violations may result in disciplinary action by the Coast Guard and/or civilian criminal actions. The Portside is the official publication of Division 20, 9CR. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. It is written, edited, and distributed quarterly by the members. It is published at no cost to the US Coast Guard or the Government. Kristen Iglesias, Editor.

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There has been certainly a lot of talk over the past few years regarding Mandatory Classes. Along with those we have FEMA classes to take and a lot of questions about them. The first question is why? Well part of that answer is in regards to First Responders. First Responders are the most critical players in the first 24-72 hours after a disaster strikes. If trained properly they can execute and these individuals make the real difference in terms of lives and property saved. A person who has had exposure to the FEMA system of response can make a response to an incident seamless in terms of knowing where and how to respond if asked or if they are the first person on the scene can initiate a response to help those in need. FEMA is always looking to improve disaster response and recovery and expand those who are able to help. Once someone has been trained, that individual has the ability to easily and efficiently collaborate with other agencies within DHS to provide and help out during a federal response when warranted. Agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard are integral partners in disaster response efforts.

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That partnership is one of the reasons we in the USCG Auxiliary are being trained in FEMA response and information sharing. The classes we must take are: ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Auxiliarist to the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The IS 700 FEMA course introduces us and provides overviews to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Having this knowledge gives the members in

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(continued from page 4) the Auxiliary the ability to volunteer and help out the Gold Side if the need arises. Almost all those in Federal/state/local/tribal/private sector & non-governmental personnel to include entry level first responders & disaster workers are required to take EMA classes. Once classes are completed we can then work with emergency medical service personnel, firefighters, hospital staff, law enforcement personnel, public health personnel, public works/utility personnel, skilled support personnel, other emergency management response, and support,

volunteer personnel at all levels, to provide services to the level of our training. Knowledge is the key to knowing how to respond if a need arises. Our training will keep our families, friends and ourselves safe during an event. You do not have to stop at just the 100 and 700 classes. Most of the continuing classes are free and available on line. Some of the advanced classes need to be taken in a class room setting. The opportunity is there, all you have to do is take it.

Mandated Training (AUXMT) Auxiliary Mandated Training (AUXMT) prepared United States Coast Guard Auxiliarists to effectively serve as members of a volunteer organization that is in frequent contact with the American public and which augments and supports the United States Coast Guard. This training provides a basic understanding of critical human relations policies, personal safety and organizational security topics, and the National Incident Management System. 8 Mandatory Courses Plus ICS100 & ICS700 Building Resilience & Preventing Suicide Security Fundamentals Privacy at DHS/Protecting Personal Information Sexual Harassment & Response Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Civil Rights Awareness Ethics 1 / Personal Gifts Influenza Training Fema ICS 100 Fema ICS 700

Mandated within the first full year of membership X X X

Renewed every five years X X X

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What is it that makes people want to be a part of an organization like the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary? It is certainly not the pay check! Budget cuts, lack of manpower, and asking more from the Auxiliary - training, testing, increased dues, etc. The needs are greater now, than ever before, to give support to the "Gold Side" and to encourage boating safety to the public on or around the water. With all the changes taking place in this "voluntary" organization, maybe it is time to re-evaluate our commitment. Ask yourself, "Why did I join the Auxiliary, what is it that I want to give to or maybe get back from this organization?" As a new member, at one time or another, we all took the same oath................... "The pledge you are about to take is your "commitment" to support the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary................ If you feel you can be an "active" and "productive" member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary please raise your right hand and repeat after me................ "Active" and "productive" can mean many things! It isn't just for the young! As for us more mature members, we have gained the knowledge

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and experience over the years and we need to share those qualities with the younger generation. This is called "Mentoring". Don't use the excuse, "I just can't do what I used to do!" Instead do what you can do! PA - Public Affairs and PE - Public Education are both on the decline for participation and can be another means of staying active. Contact your Staff Officers and volunteer to help at a PA Booth or at a Boating Safety Class. Our SO-PA Kristen Iglesias is always in need of help. Very rarely does she refuse the request from groups wanting the presence of the auxiliary at their functions. To date, for this year alone, she has committed to 4 Boat Shows and over 7 PA Functions. BRAVO ZULU to Kristen!!! The 9CR Fall Conference at Shanty Creek Resort is just around the corner and with that comes meetings, training classes, the elections, awards, and lots of "Fellowship". I would encourage all to participate if at all possible. Speaking of awards, several of our members in Division 20 have or will be receiving recognition at NACON and the Fall (continued on page 7)

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(continued from page 6) Conference. Those listed are: Karen Rochon, Dan Collins, Mike Miski, Nancy Pryjmak, Bill Dyda, Norm Raymond, Dave Schmidt, Mitch Kamlay, Donald Ledwith, Bradley Newell, and Pat Petro. BRAVO ZULU to all! Awards or some form of recognition are the only means of being paid for a job well done, but if there are no reports or records of such activity then there will be no pay. It is so important to record your hours, be it on a 7029, 7030, or any other form. Remember, the job isn't complete until the paperwork is done and recorded into AUXDATA. Not only does this affect your pay but it also affects the pay of the entire organization. If the leaders who approve budgets and the finances know little or nothing about what the Auxiliary is doing, then they will continue to decrease the funds. So our "commitment" to this organization and to ourselves should be: perform our duties to best of our ability and to record the many hours we all "voluntarily" give to the United States Coast Guard.

 Sept. 24: Fellowship - Division Picnic at Waterfront Park in Harrison Twp.  Oct. 19: Division Meeting and Elections at Air Station Detroit  Oct. 22: Fellowship - Clinton River Dinner Cruise  November: Flotilla Meetings, Elections, Deadline for Dues and Disenrollment Procedures. Deadline on completing all forms for Division Awards Eligibility  Dec. 10: Division Change of Watch at Blossom Heath Inn  Dec. 31: Deadline for All Mandatory Courses to be Completed Semper Paratus and May God Bless!

Last but not least a reminder of important dates and/or events coming up for the remaining months of 2016.  Sept. 09 - 11: District Conference and Elections at Shanty Creek Resort  Sept. 15 - 18: Metro Boat Show  Sept. 21: Division Meeting at Air Station Detroit

At the June Division Meeting, Commodore Mark Villeneuve presented Robert “Beetle” Bailey from 20-11, with a Membership Service Award for 40 years of service. Congratulations! Photo: K.Iglesias

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Bob Burrell SO – OP

Division 20 has had a very busy couple of months. June 18 QE sign off day went off without a hitch. 4 Facilities-4 QE’S-12 Crew -7 trainees. Numerous patrols working with air station Detroit helicopters conducting trading for their crews. We supplied the Gold side: New Baltimore Fireworks-1 Facility Jobbienooner-2 PWC’s-3 facilities Detroit River days-1 Facility Detroit Fireworks-1 Facility (Our Division also supplied three cooks for the Bell Isle station) Ford Cove fireworks-1 Facility Algonac Fireworks-2 Facilities (One of which was patrol command for the event) Port Huron to Mac race-3 facilities Tall Ships Saginaw-2 PWC’s Sector Detroit-(utv- Uninspected Tug vessels) 1 facility

Auxiliary PWC on patrol, as powerboats race down the St. Clair River, during the St. Clair River Classic held July 28th – 31th. Photos: Richard Hug

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Tall Ships Celebration Tall Ships Celebration returned to Bay City, the third weekend of July. The Celebration is Michigan’s largest gathering of tall ships, with twelve tall ships docked on the Saginaw River. Three members of Division 20, DCDR Chris Stevens, VCDR Nancy Pryjmak and Don Pryjmak helped patrol the event on PWCs.

Don Pryjmak on patrol

DCDR Chris Stevens

Tall Ships

Photo: Jerri Smith

Photo: D. Pryjmak

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USCG Barque Eagle Kristen Iglesias SO-PA/PB

Although it was not at the Tall Ship Celebration, the USCG also has a tall ship, the Barque Eagle. The Eagle is a threemasted sailing Barque with 21,350 square feet of sail. It is homeported at the CG Academy, New London, Connecticut. It is the only active (operational) commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. It was built in 1936 by the Blohm & Voss Shipyard, Hamburg, Germany, as a training vessel for German Naval Cadets. It was commissioned Horst Wessel and following World War II was taken as a war prize by the United States. On May 15, 1946, the barque was commissioned into U.S. Coast Guard service as the Eagle and sailed from Bremerhaven, Germany to New London, Connecticut.

The Eagle serves as a seagoing classroom for approximately 175 cadets and instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Cadets have an opportunity to practically apply the navigation, engineering and other training they receive in classes at the Academy. As upper-class cadets, they perform the leadership functions normally handled by junior officers. As under-class cadets, they fill positions normally taken by the enlisted crew of the ship, including helm watch at the huge brass and wood wheels used to steer the vessel.

All the men and women, enrolled at the Coast Guard Academy, sail at one time or another on America's only active duty square rigger. If you would like to read about the Eagle’s summer voyage from those aboard, go to: http:www.cga.edu/display.aspx?id=2558

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Kristen Iglesias SO-PA/PB

There have been many public affairs events , in the past several months, organized by both Division 20 and its Flotillas. Events included: Wayne County Safety Fest, Community Outreach at USCG Sta. St. Clair Shores, Aquafest, and the Metro Boat Show.

Above: Carl Hikade at the Metro Boat Show. Photo: K. Iglesias Left and Bottom: VCDR Nancy Pryjmak and SO-PA Kristen Iglesias at the Wayne Community College Summer Safety Fair in Detroit. The kids had loads of fun while learning to have a safe summer. Photos: K.Iglesias

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(continued from page 11) Below: The Division 20 Life Jacket Display at the Belle Isle Aquarium, was changed to include a bear, wearing a life jacket, fishing. Overheard a father telling his young son: "See you have to wear your life jacket when you are by the water." Photos: Tony Dzbanski

Above: PFD Panda attended a Community Outreach Event at Sta. St. Clair Shores and spoke to the kids about water safety. Afterwards the kids were treated to a ride on the 45 from Sta. Belle Isle. Photos: K. Iglesias

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2016 Aquafest Patrick Skoczek FSO-PB 20-12

Photo: Patrick Skoczek

to 40 classic race offshore high performance powerboats at Miller Marina and the Ultimate Air Dog Show, featuring dogs leaping into pools of water at Blossom Heath Park. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary provided boating safety material to the public, with the aim of reducing loss of life, personal injury and property damage to recreational boaters!

The 2016 Aquafest took place from 07/15/2016 - 07/17/2016 on “Nautical Mile” in St. Clair Shores. Working the PA Booth at Blossom Heath Park during the annual three –day celebration, were Division 20 members, Tony Dzbanski 20-14, Kristen Iglesias 20-09, and Robert Bailey 20-11.

Photo: K. Iglesias

Photo: Patrick Skoczek

Aquafest is designed to showcase the premier collection of restaurants, marinas, clothiers, and shops along the Nautical Mile to both sailors and landlubbers. The attractions this year included displays of up

Photo: K. Iglesias

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Flotilla 20-01 Algonac Kristen Iglesias SO-PB/PA

Jamie Cross VFC, accepts Flotilla 20-01 Achiement Award for 75 years from DCO Mark Villeneuve as DCDR Chris Stevens and DCAP-C Norm Raymond look on. Flotilla 20-01 is one of the oldest flotillas in the nation. A Flotilla roster shows a member from January 12, 1919. The Flotilla began in Marine City and at some point moved to Algonac. Currently the Flotilla has a display at the Algonac-Clay Historical Society Maritime Museum. http://www.museumtrove.com/museum/2 65982043497275/AlgonacClay%20Historical%20Society

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Flotilla 20-11 St. Clair Shores Rick Lane 20-11 Historic Operational Facility Comes to St. Clair Shores Flotilla

The historic sailing vessel “Rachel M” has come to Flotilla 20-11 in St. Clair Shores. The facility is owned by Rick Lane (Coxswain), and is docked at the Great Lakes Yacht Club on the Nautical Mile (9 Mile & Jefferson). This facility started out as one of twenty, 36’ mast head sloop designed sailboats built by the Palmer Johnson Boat Works in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1975. The “Rachel M” has

been heavily modified, stretching the hull to around 40 feet with a hard dodger, as well as fully functional electronic navigational and communication systems. The facility took part in the 2011 U.S. Coast Guard support of the Chicago to Mackinaw yacht race, making this vessel the only (continued page 16)

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(continued from page 15) vessel in the over 105 year history of the race to be manned by U.S. Coast Guard personnel supporting the race powered by wind. The “Rachel M” worked with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw as a communication liaison. The U.S. Coast Guard wrote waivers allowing the facility to operate on a 24 hour schedule with a double crew (two coxswains, four crewmen, and a doctor). Originally the assistant USCG OTO was supposed to be part of this crew, but was lifted at the last minute. She sailed with the beginning racers, while the “MAC” brought up the rear of the racing fleet. The “Rachel M” is pictured above moored at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in St. Ignace, licking her wounds, and recovering from the race. During the 2011 Chicago to Mackinaw yacht race, the sailing fleet was battered by a killer storm in the middle of the night. The storm was quick and vicious, packing greater than 50 MPH winds and 8’ seas. The storm hit the “Rachel M” on her port beam while she was approaching the Graves Reef passage. The “Rachel M” saw 55 degrees on her inclinometer during this time. Unfortunately other sailing vessels did not come through this storm as well as the “Rachel M”, which saw “Wing Nuts” capsize around Fox Island killing the owner and his girlfriend (only deaths in the history of the race).

The “Rachel M” has passed her Operational Facility Inspection, and is waiting for AUXDATA to accept her as an active facility. Soon you may see her prowling Lake St. Clair, working with U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Clair doing standard patrols as well as operational training. She will make a welcomed addition to Flotilla 20-11, as well as the Division.

The “Rachel M” on her inaugural patrol on Lake St. Clair. Photo: Mike Dziekan

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Flotilla 20-14 New Baltimore Joseph Flack FSO-PB Community Outreach Corn Roast: Yes It’s Free!

USCG Auxiliarists from 20-14 volunteered to grill and distribute fresh sweet corn at the New Baltimore Farmers Market on Sunday August 21, 2016. The setting for this annual event took place in the City of New Baltimore on the grassy area next to 50976 Washington Street from 10:00 am 12:30 pm amongst more than 45 local vendors who were selling food, crafts, entertainment, fitness lessons, etc.

There was also an area designated for the attendees to receive complimentary grilled sweet corn which would be cooked, husked and dipped in butter. Auxiliarists from 2014, John Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Joseph Flack, Pamela Rupinski, Ann Wilbur and William Wilbur, started the preparation for the corn by setting up grills, tables and tubs of water to soak the corn prior to being cooked. Once the corn was ready to eat the Auxiliarists from Flotilla 20-01, Donna Leppik, Faith Zamborowski and John Zamborowski, also joined in to participate in the event. The two flotillas consisted of nine volunteers in total.

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(continuted from page 17) served. By 11:30am the line had grown to 20 people in length, two and three deep, with a wait of 10 to 15 minutes. Some guests had returned for second and third pieces of corm.

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Flotilla 20-18 Oakland County Jay Combs FC Community Appreciation Night

From the left, Brad Newell FVC, Rob Davis, Aaron Lucero, W. Jay Combs FC It was a perfect day as the sky was clear, sun shining and temperatures climbing to the high 80’s giving the Auxiliarists a work out. The corn was supplied by local farmers who prepared signs to designate which farm’s corm the guests were experiencing and noting the number of the booth where the guess could purchase the corm. The Auxiliarists had an exhausting day from 8:00 am until 2:30pm. They prepared the corn and then had to clean up the area leaving the park fresh for the next event. Their reward was the smiles the guests shared as they enjoyed their frilled corn delight.

Flotilla 20-18 holds their first "Community Appreciation Night" at their August 9th meeting. The event was held to recognize those individuals providing notable support to the flotilla. The Honoree's recognized include, Aaron Lucero, Rob Davis, Sarah Mallets, and the Honorable John Newberry. Aaron Lucero, co-owner, Eagle Graphics & Design in Waterford provided signage to the Flotilla free of charge. Rob Davis, President and Owner, Club Royale Marina, in Waterford, provided his marina showroom for the flotilla to conduct "About Boating Safely" classes, and provided refreshments free of charge. Sarah Mallets, Enrichment & Special Events Supervisor Huron Valley Community Education, for providing the room and promotion of "About Boating Safely." The (continued page 19)

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Honorable John Newberry, Mayor, Keego Harbor for providing the Flotilla the opportunity to participate in the memorial day parade. Unable to attend this event was covered by outdoor writer, Roger Beukema and appeared in the Oakland Press in the August 14th issue Operations The OP's of Flotilla 20 - 18 provided support to Port Huron station for the Port Huron and Sarnia International Powerboat Race held August 14th on the St Clair River. The mission included keeping recreational traffic out of the race zone and informing boaters of the times that the Coast Guard allowed recreational traffic to traverse the course.

From the left: Dave Pederson FSO - OP Brad Newell, FC. Bill McDonald, Coxswain, preparing for the mission briefing.

Pablo Menendez, OIC, Port Huron Station briefing prior to the start of the mission. Fellowship The third cornerstone of the Auxiliary, Fellowship, was observed in grand fashion by 20-18 at their annual Flotilla Picnic. The event was held on July 24th at the home of members, Art & Pat Whelan. A brief meeting was held to conduct regular monthly business. After which, the business of Fun, Food and Fellowship were enjoyed by all who attended.