HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE COAST GUARD EXCHANGE If you are in Boston for shopping, consider stopping at the Coast Guard Exchange at 455 Commercial Street for some bargains. There is reserved parking for the exchange, but you will need your CG Auxiliary ID card to gain access to the base. To call the exchange to see if they have what you want, the number is 617-223-3137. Normal hours of operation are: 0800-1600 M-F; 0800-1500 Sat. For more info on exchange shopping see the latest memo from the Chief Director of the Auxiliary. |
FLOTILLA HOLIDAY PARTY The annual holiday party will be 11 December 2009 at the Plum Island Boathouse. The flotilla will provide the main courses, members are asked to bring appetizers, side dishes or desserts. Coffee and soft drinks are also provided by the flotilla but members may BYOB their own adult beverages. There will also be the famous (or infamous) Yankee Swap. To participate in that event please bring a wrapped gift in the price range of $10 to $15. Please contact Mike Dumaresq to coordinate food you will bring. Dress is casual. |
DIVISION CHANGE OF WATCH Click here for details on the Division 3 Change of Watch scheduled for 5 December 2009 |
UNIFORM UPDATE; SEW-ON INSIGNIA Coast Guard specifications for sew-on versions of Auxiliary insignia (i.e. - collar insignia for Elected/appointed offices; qualification devices) have been developed and applied to production through the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES). These new Auxiliary sew-on insignia have begun to arrive at CGES stores across the country. The collar insignia have a black "A" sewn on them. They represent the new sew-on standard for Auxiliary elected/appointed offices, and replace sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A". Recognizing that many Auxiliarists wear sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A", a phase-in period is established for transition to these new sew-on insignia. The phase-in period shall end on December 31, 2010. After that date, the new sew-on insignia shall be the only authorized sew-on insignia for wear on appropriate Auxiliary uniforms. In addition to availability at CGES stores, these insignia will also soon be available for order through the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc. web site (use the "Members Deck" link and login with your Employee ID and Auxiliary e-Directory password). Also the Vanguard web site. |
UNDERWAY ON PATROL - SUMMER 09 Check out a selection of photos by our commander and faithful photographer Scotty Crocker. (Additional new photos by Scotty added on 18 September 09.) |
SAIL BOSTON 2009 PHOTO ALBUM Click here to check out Flotilla 38 members involved in the week long support mission to the Coast Guard providing safety and security patrols for Sail Boston. Also great views of the tall ships and a visit to the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle. Be patient, there are over 40 large photos, the page make be slow to load. |
DISTRICT CONFERENCE INFO 8, 9, 10 January 2010 - Marriott Hotel, Quincy, Massachusetts Information brochures were mailed to everyone in November, however go to the following link to sign up for courses with limited enrollment: COURSE REGISTRATION Click here for hotel information: QUINCY MARRIOTT When you register be sure to say you are with the Coast Guard Auxiliary to get the conference rate of $90 per night (deadline for the conference rate is 21 December 09). The September issue of Nor'easter, the district newsletter has additional info, if you can't find the copy mailed to you, its available on-line. Arrive early at the Marriott for a great meal-deal: ALL YOU CAN EAT, PRIME RIB FOR $16.95; served in the Marriott restaurant only from 1800 to 2130 Friday evening, reservations recommended. |
2008 Boatcrew & Surface Operations Click here for a photo overview. |
National eDirectory The National eDirectory is the quick easy way to find people using various search functions including a single click listings of all your Flotilla, Division or District officers. Check it out today, and discover what this great resource can do for you. Check out the tutorial on how to use it; or you can also download the tutorial as a PDF file. |
ELECTRONIC TESTING The "eTesting" Center is available at: http://ntc.cgaux.org |
NAUTICAL CHART VIEWER; on the US Government NOAA site |
for district-wide Member Training schedule |
Virgin Islands visit by our Flotilla Commander |
Flotilla 38 visits our British colleagues |
Training on vessels at USCG Station Merrimack River |
FLOTILLA 38 MEMBER PAGE |
FLOTILLA MEETING SCHEDULE 11 December 2009 Annual Holiday Party, see details below There will be no January 2010 flotilla meeting See you at the District Conference instead! SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO 4 February 2010 - Dinner Meeting, Starboard Galley Restaurant, Newburyport 1800 - attitude adjustment; 1900 - dinner & meeting (Casual Dress) 4 March 2010 1930 at the Plum Island Boathouse |
Training on vessels at USCG Station Merrimack River |
Flotilla 38 visits our British colleagues |
WHAT'S NEW |
PHOTO ARCHIVES |
Virgin Islands visit by our Flotilla Commander |
for district-wide Member Training schedule |
NAUTICAL CHART VIEWER; on the US Government NOAA site |
ELECTRONIC TESTING The "eTesting" Center is available at: http://ntc.cgaux.org |
MEMBER LINKS |
National eDirectory The National eDirectory is the quick easy way to find people using various search functions including a single click listings of all your Flotilla, Division or District officers. Check it out today, and discover what this great resource can do for you. Check out the tutorial on how to use it; or you can also download the tutorial as a PDF file. |
2008 Boatcrew & Surface Operations Click here for a photo overview. |
DISTRICT CONFERENCE INFO 8, 9, 10 January 2010 - Marriott Hotel, Quincy, Massachusetts Information brochures were mailed to everyone in November, however go to the following link to sign up for courses with limited enrollment: COURSE REGISTRATION Click here for hotel information: QUINCY MARRIOTT When you register be sure to say you are with the Coast Guard Auxiliary to get the conference rate of $90 per night (deadline for the conference rate is 21 December 09). The September issue of Nor'easter, the district newsletter has additional info, if you can't find the copy mailed to you, its available on-line. Arrive early at the Marriott for a great meal-deal: ALL YOU CAN EAT, PRIME RIB FOR $16.95; served in the Marriott restaurant only from 1800 to 2130 Friday evening, reservations recommended. |
LAST PATROL OF THE SEASON Following the last patrol, Charlie Pencinger (pictured on board) hauls his vessel for the season. Standing aft looking disappointed over the end of the boating season is one of Charlie's regular crew members Phil Wysocki. |
SAIL BOSTON 2009 PHOTO ALBUM Click here to check out Flotilla 38 members involved in the week long support mission to the Coast Guard providing safety and security patrols for Sail Boston. Also great views of the tall ships and a visit to the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle. Be patient, there are over 40 large photos, the page make be slow to load. |
UNDERWAY ON PATROL - SUMMER 09 Check out a selection of photos by our commander and faithful photographer Scotty Crocker. (Additional new photos by Scotty added on 18 September 09.) |
UNIFORM UPDATE; SEW-ON INSIGNIA Coast Guard specifications for sew-on versions of Auxiliary insignia (i.e. - collar insignia for Elected/appointed offices; qualification devices) have been developed and applied to production through the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES). These new Auxiliary sew-on insignia have begun to arrive at CGES stores across the country. The collar insignia have a black "A" sewn on them. They represent the new sew-on standard for Auxiliary elected/appointed offices, and replace sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A". Recognizing that many Auxiliarists wear sew-on insignia that have either a blue or red "A", a phase-in period is established for transition to these new sew-on insignia. The phase-in period shall end on December 31, 2010. After that date, the new sew-on insignia shall be the only authorized sew-on insignia for wear on appropriate Auxiliary uniforms. In addition to availability at CGES stores, these insignia will also soon be available for order through the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc. web site (use the "Members Deck" link and login with your Employee ID and Auxiliary e-Directory password). Also the Vanguard web site. |
BOATHOUSE CLEAN-UP DETAIL Mike Dumaresq, our Vice Commander wishes to thank (in order of arrival at the Boathouse) Jim Russell, Mike Sullivan, Bill Tinkler, John O'Connell, Peter Kaiter, and Terry Kalil for their help, despite the rain, in cleaning up around the boathouse. We loaded Bill and Jim's trucks' with the old "thundercrapper" plus strips of wood and plywood from next to the pump house down by the entrance gate, a pile of plywood down by the truck gate at the Southeast corner, a pile of wood against the shed on the back deck, wire screens from under the deck/shed, and bottles/cans/debris from all around the property. Terry also shoveled sand back at the entrance gate and along the walkway. Thank you to Alan Foucault who was underway on a safety patrol but still sent over his truck with Terry. The grounds now look clean! It was a great team effort. Your time and efforts are much appreciated. |
WEARING PPE WITH AUXILIARY MARKINGS ALAUX message #043/09 from CG Headquarters The Chief Director of Auxiliary reminds us that we cannot be wearing life jackets with USCG markings unless we are "on-duty." To quote from his message: Section 10.A.12. of the Auxiliary Manual (Commandant Instruction M16790.1 series) states, "Auxiliarists may not wear any distinctive part of the uniform or official Auxiliary insignia with civilian clothing." Coast Guard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is authorized for Auxiliary use while assigned to duty and that has Auxiliary markings (e.g. - "U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary" displayed on the back of a Coast Guard Type III life jacket) falls within the scope of, "...any distinctive part of the uniform..." Auxiliary-marked PPE, including life jackets and float coats, are therefore only authorized for wear by Auxiliarists when in uniform and assigned to duty. The Auxiliary Uniform Procurement Guide has also been changed to reflect this policy. |
ANNUAL ELECTIONS Congratulations to our newly elected officers for 2010, Michael Dumaresq, flotilla commander and Phil Wysocki, vice commander. |
DIVISION CHANGE OF WATCH Click here for details on the Division 3 Change of Watch scheduled for 5 December 2009 |
FLOTILLA HOLIDAY PARTY The annual holiday party will be 11 December 2009 at the Plum Island Boathouse. The flotilla will provide the main courses, members are asked to bring appetizers, side dishes or desserts. Coffee and soft drinks are also provided by the flotilla but members may BYOB their own adult beverages. There will also be the famous (or infamous) Yankee Swap. To participate in that event please bring a wrapped gift in the price range of $10 to $15. Please contact Mike Dumaresq to coordinate food you will bring. Dress is casual. |
HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE COAST GUARD EXCHANGE If you are in Boston for shopping, consider stopping at the Coast Guard Exchange at 455 Commercial Street for some bargains. There is reserved parking for the exchange, but you will need your CG Auxiliary ID card to gain access to the base. To call the exchange to see if they have what you want, the number is 617-223-3137. Normal hours of operation are: 0800-1600 M-F; 0800-1500 Sat. For more info on exchange shopping see the latest memo from the Chief Director of the Auxiliary. |
