The Pelorus

Summer 2013
Serving Division Twelve of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

In This Issue:
Highlights of National Safe Boating Week. Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention. Updates from area Flotillas and Auxiliary Aviation.

US COA S T GUA RD A UXILIA RY

D i s S t u r m i m c e t r 7 E d i D t i i v o i n s i 2 o 0 n 1 3 1 2

2013 Mission Hours Status Our current status on mission hours as of 25 June. A breakdown by each otilla. Page 27-28

Sexual Harassment Awareness We have an article from National that addresses the awareness and prevention of sexual harassment. Page 5-6

A Night at the Joe Frederick Leary of Flotilla 12-6 has written an excellent article on one of the highlight events of NSBW. Page 9-10

FROM THE COMMANDER

It is midyear, the middle of our terms as elected or appointed ofcers and in the commitment all of us made to make the Auxiliary better in 2013. We are in the peak of boating season and close to one of the largest evenings on the water, July 4th (Happy Birthday America!). Again, I want to thank all of you for your support and your service to the boating public, the Active Duty Coast Guard, our state, ourselves, our otillas, and to our great nation. Most of our units are moving forward with all of the plans and efforts they told us they were going to perform as part of the District Strategic Plan and Goals. We have volunteered to help where we can whether it is on the water, in the air, on the radio, at the local station, handling administrative tasks, or helping others with their pursuit of responsible service. It is very admirable, and at times daunting. All of us are up to it though since we took the biggest step by joining. Now it is time to step forward to ll a role or accomplish a necessary task. We need to work well with each other and respect each others point of view whether it is similar to yours or not. Now on to other items; it looks like sequestration is really going to be good for the Auxiliary from the operational point of view. The active duty folks have to stand down due to cost savings. But, as Auxiliarists, we can step up to assist in those areas that do not require law enforcement. So, keep up the good work and continue to display the ag in all of the activities you participate in. The only real negative from sequestration has been the cut in travel funds and district/national sponsored member training. Although, that even has a bright spot. The positive aspect stems from the new online and local training Continued on Page Nine Al Crothers
Division Twelve Commander

TA BLE O F C O NTENTS
In This Issue
The Division Commanders Report Report from the Vice-Commander Sexual Harassment Awareness My Country, Tis of Thee Citadel Detachment Report A Night at the Joe State Liaison Report Welcome to Charleston Flotilla Reports The Inland Lakes (12-1, 12-3) Page 12 Charleston & Edisto Beach (12-8, 12-12) Page 14 East Cooper & Georgetown (12-6, 12-10) Page 15 Division Staff Ofcer Reports Auxiliary Aviation Page 17-18 Page 8 Page 21 Page 6 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 21 Page 21 Page 19 Page 22 Page 19 Page 23-24 Page 22 A self-proclaimed warm weather person, Michelles next assignment is at the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, adding cold weather challenges to consider! We thank Lt. Rice for all your help and wish her continued success at the Academy. This article appeared in the June 12-6 Newsletter and was submitted by Barbara Burcheld. Please see page seven for introductions of BM1 Jared Wike and Lt. Ashonte Franklin. Communications Services Communications Systems Diversity & Inclusion Human Resources Information Systems Marine Safety Operations Publications RBS Visitation Member Training Page 2, 4 Page 8 Page 5, 26 Page 6 Page 13 Page 11-12 Page 9-10 Page 16 Page 25-26 Page 29-30 Page 7 LTJG Michelle Rice Michelle calls Naples, Florida home and has also lived in Two R i ve r s, Wi s c o n s i n ,

Farewell & Good Luck

Lieutenant Michelle Rice served as US Coast Guard Sector Charleston AUXLO for the past two years, providing valuable support for auxiliary training, events and activities.

Second Quarter Mission Hours Reports Page 27-28 Flotilla 12-1 Receives SC House Res.

Scott Heisler appointed LLO for SC Staff Ofcer List & Contact Info

Hilton Head Island, SC, and Johnson, Tennessee. LTJG Rice graduated from Ofcer Candidate School in December 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. Coast Guard Sector Charleston was her rst duty station.

Public Education Secretary Records

Vessel Safety Examinations

F RO M TH E C O M M A N D ER ( C O N TD .)
opportunities that have come out. AUXLMS is a great tool membership. You can use templates that Flotilla or Division for online training and basic mandatory information. It will leadership has to originate the recognition. These templates get better as it matures and you, the members, get accustom It helps provide a common message regarding the prevention of sexual prevention, ethical behavior, security, and many other topics. Everbridge drills will continue to occur. There may be a Another bright spot derives from the local units and few during the summer since it is hurricane season. I will also members that have stepped up to teach courses at minimal attempt to perform them quarterly year round. It is very costs and benet everyone. Some units have been able to use important for you, as the member, to recognize the the courses to generate some revenue by using courses, other 888-888-8888 number and understand what to do in order to than ABS, for public education. Division 12 has put together respond. There are a few ways to respond. They are directly, if a few classes like GPS for Mariners, Plotting and Charting, levels. New IS ofcers can get training from other FSOs, and our SO/DSO in IS. Current plans are to have an IS class you pick up the call, or by phone message, if you can response code, or by computer (the easiest of all) via the link in the email message sent to each and every one registered in the and AUXSC&E. IS input training is moving forward at local remember (or write down) the 10 digit number and 10 digit will eventually be made available via the District web site leadership to get it approved and awarded once the details are lled in. to it. Please check it out now, if you havent already done so. under Whats New. You send it through your elected chain of

offered at DTRAIN in September also. More will come out system. So, please response in the best manner you can. Your regarding this as new training materials/processes arrive. comfort in the use of the system will certainly make it easier These are all great accomplishments. Keep up the great for us to use and utilize the system in the event of an work. National safe Boating Week was a tremendous success for boating week proclamations, activities, displays, boat ramp emergency. The Summer Division meeting is at the Mt. Pleasant 1619 Rie Range Rd; Mt. Pleasant, SC. The remaining 2013

the division also. There were several VE blitzes, local safe Water Works Public Meeting Room on 13 July. The address is markers/signs, and even a safe boating night at the JOE division meeting is 12 October. It is also scheduled for the Mt. with the River Dogs in Charleston. One of our units, 12-1, Pleasant Water Works Public Meeting Room. The general even got recognized during a state legislation session. Thank open membership meetings are scheduled for 1030 with the you everyone for your participation and the great effort put Commanders Call at 0900. forth to recognize NSBW week. Now, lets keep the momentum going since safe boating is a 7x24x 365 task. Flotilla Commanders, Staff Ofcers, and fellow members; please write awards for your fellow members and/ or teams of members if they are doing great things for the public and the Coast Guard. You are the folks that see what is going on and the best resource we have to recognize the Semper Paratus; Al Crothers DCDR 12 I look forward to seeing you at meetings, classes, and other functions. It is a pleasure to serve with you. Thank you for your Time and Service.

S EX UA L H A RA S S M EN T A WA REN ES S
Shipmates- We have recently received messages with a link to an ALCOAST message from the Commandant expressing his Commanders Intent with respect to the Campaign to Eliminate Sexual Assault from our Coast Guard. He enjoins all shipmates to eliminate Sexual Assault from our midst. There have been a number of news stories about this subject recently. Be assured, the Commandant's expectation of civility among our members is not a politically correct message. It is at the very heart of our core value of Respect. Sexual Assault is one of the more disgusting acts that one human being can inict on another. We do not tolerate such conduct in our organization. As we know, there are members who do not have access to computers or who do not always read messages found at links. Please cascade the following message from the Commandant through the Chain of Leadership to all members at the Flotilla level, and ask that it be read and discussed at meetings until all members have been reached with this most important request for continuing Respect among ourselves. Thank you very much for insisting that our members are reached with this message, and for exercising your leadership to continually keep this issue before members so as to eliminate Sexual Assault from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Following is the text of the Commandant's message. ALCOAST 244/13 COMDTNOTE 1000 SUBJ: COMMANDERS INTENT - CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT FROM OUR COAST GUARD 1. To execute the diverse, challenging and often hazardous missions of the Coast Guard, we must all share a strong bond of trust and mutual respect. Without both, discipline erodes, mission readiness is degraded and the performance of our people is diminished. Sexual assault is a crime. Commission of this act is a breach of trust, violation of our core values and, therefore, must be eliminated from our Service. The presence of sexual predators in our midst is unacceptable. The Coast Guard will establish an effective program of prevention, response, accountability of offenders and unqualied support for victims without fear of stigma. 2. The following is my direction: a. Create a culture intolerant of sexual assault or behaviors that enable it. Ensure that every man and woman in the Coast Guard, including active, reserve and civilian and Auxiliarist, is clear regarding expectations. Our goal is to eliminate the commission of these acts. There are no bystanders in this effort, I expect all hands commitment. b. Prevent sexual assault including un-welcomed sexual contact. Rapidly transform our Service climate to ensure that every Coast Guardsman takes ownership of this problem, recognizing their duty to stop sexual assault before it occurs. Enhance training so that all hands recognize indicators of this behavior and are prepared to intervene. c. Improve the availability and quality of response resources and trusted peer networks. Establish an environment that, when an assault is committed, victims come forward to report the offense with condence, trusting that they will be protected and cared for without fear of reprisal or retaliation. Strengthen the program of victim advocacy extending throughout the process. d. Hold anyone who commits the crime of sexual assault accountable. Improve reporting, investigative and prosecution processes to ensure timely outcomes. Ensure objectivity and full accountability as an effective deterrent. e. Establish a program for victim advocacy and aftercare. Continued on page 26

D I V ERS I TY & I N C L U S I O N
Diversity & Inclusion
Al Crothers, SO-DV Three Star Award for Diversity Excellence in 2014. Some of the others are on track to accomplish this also once they complete the requirements.

Diversity is about our commitment to embrace men and women of all racial, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as full, equal, and vital members of our organization.
Our Diversity and Inclusion program has taken hold in nearly every unit. Flotilla 12-6 has completed the requirements to earn the National Commodores (NACO) Please work with your FSO-DV or Flotilla Commander, if an FSO has not been named, to see what can be done within your otilla to complete the requirements. There are great references (Resources, News, and Outreach Programs) for all of us to read in order to understand the directorate ourselves. You can nd a list of those on the cgaux.org Diversity & Inclusion page.

My Country, Tis of Thee Rev. Dr. Phillip Poole, LL

July 4th marks the 236th anniversary of the signing of the declaration that set the foundation for the creation of our United States of America. We should all be proud of our nation, its history, and the progress we've made in our relatively short years of existence in the world. My British Royal Navy friends in Washington, DC always humor me when they pass the Museum of American History and tell me America is too young to have any history! But what began only 236 years ago still endures today. The United States has been a beacon of hope, liberty, and freedom. It has the world's oldest democratic government, and the longest running unchanged form of government among the world's major powers. We are privileged to live in this great nation and we are beneciaries of an extraordinary legacy.

For 236 years, every generation of Americans has had those willing to ght for the ideals expressed by the founding fathers. They are ghting for and defending freedom around the globe today, helping to ensure that freedom ourishes no matter where it takes root. Every Auxiliarist, who has volunteered their time to help our war ghters protect America from those who would endeavor to take away these liberties we hold dear, has and continues to participate in this noble and honorable tradition. As yet another holiday weekend will pass, and our busy routines again fall into place, let us not forget the principles on which our founding fathers established our great nation. Perhaps it would do us all some good if we reected on the sacrices made along the way to maintain our freedom and keep us "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Amen. Gods love,

Phil

WELC O M E TO C H A RLES TO N
Welcome BM1 Jared Wike & Lt. Ashonte Franklin Boatswains-mate (BM1) Jared Wike succeeded BM1 Christopher Crockett as US Coast Guard Station AUXLO on April 1, 2013 and also is the Operations Training Ofcer. BM1 Crockett remains at Station Charleston with other duty assignments and we thank him for his support. Jared has been in the Coast Guard for just over 14 years with station assignments aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin home ported in Charleston from 1999-2003 where he earned Boatswains-mate status. He also was stationed at CG Station Hatteras Inlet and Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina from 2003-2007, CG Aids to Navigation Team at BM1 Jared Wike Kodiak, Alaska from 2007-2010, CGC Cushing home ported in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 2010-2012, and now at CG Station Charleston until 2016.

Jared was born in Riverdale, Georgia which is just outside of Atlanta. He is married with three kids from the ages of four to four months. Jared enjoys hunting, shing, and anything outdoors. Welcome back, Jared! Welcome aboard to Lt. Ashonte Franklin in her new position as Sector Charleston Auxiliary Liaison Ofcer in May. Lt. Franklin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Hampton Roads, Virginia. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Old Dominion University and her Masters in Human Resources from Saint Leo University. Following that, she successfully applied for and attended Ofcer Candidate School (OCS). After 17 long weeks at OCS, I happily landed my rst tour back at home in Portsmouth, Virginia where I worked in the District Waterways Management Division, says Franklin. Sector Charleston is her second tour and she is now in charge of the Marine Environmental Response Division. Her current qualications include boat crew, crew member of the watch (CMOW), and pollution responder. Lt. Ashonte Franklin

Franklin identies her Coast Guard eld of interest as Incident Management and will shortly achieve the situation unit leader qualication. Outside of her Coast Guard duties and responsibilities, she says My personal interests include traveling, collector of ne things (aka I like to shop), and learning French. Her tour in Charleston sounds like a perfect t. We warmly welcome Lt. Franklin to Charleston and look forward to working with her. A special thanks to Barbara Burcheld of Flotilla 12-6 for these articles.
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V IC E C O M M A N D ERS REP O RT
Division 12 has been fortunate in that we have experienced only minimal impact as a result of sequestration. Aside from being a new and fancy political expression, it has John Murphy
Vice Division Commander

boaters will actually carry proper safety equipment and the educated boater will only venture into conditions that match their seamanship skill level. Your service is considered preventive Search and Rescue (SAR), which is priceless. During this past quarter, your Flotilla monthly news publications have been enjoyable to read and they absolutely conrmed that RBS programs and related member training have been a high priority to the Auxiliary. As a Division we are ready for the new challenges facing us in the Summer of 2013. During this boating season while you are teaching, inspecting, patrolling and tackling all the many other tasks, please be mindful to recruit new members. Auxiliary professionalism is increasing and more qualied members are needed to work in multi-mission environments and in a more diverse organization. Semper Paratus John Murphy VCDR

presented itself as a strong reminder of the Auxiliarys value to the nation. The Coast Guard estimates that

for each dollar spent on the Auxiliary and its programs, they save $13. This nancial windfall pales in comparison to the immeasurable value of your dedication of time and talents. It is the investment of countless hours by our members that enables the Coast Guard to meet their ever-increasing mission demands. Thus, the Auxiliarys performance helps to neutralize the impact of sequestration. Both the boating public and the Coast Guard appreciate your service. The operating landscape for the Coast Guard has signicantly changed over the recent past through the formation of the Department of Homeland Security and the responsibilities of Maritime Domain Awareness. These changes have signicantly stretched their manpower and budget. Auxiliary volunteers have become a dependable support resource by performing a critical leadership role in public safety. The Auxiliary has been fullling the vast majority of the Coast Guards Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) mandate. Although we have other safety, rescue and administrative tasks, RBS represents your most important contribution to stem and reverse boating fatalities. During these lean times the Coast Guard urgently needs us to continue promoting and teaching the Public Boating Safety Courses, to conduct the Vessel Safety Checks, engage in Public Affairs events and carry out Safety Patrols. It has been statistically documented that informed recreational

Communications Systems
Jim Ramsey, SO-CM

The End of an Era: USCG - Termination of certain distress radio guards.

The US Coast Guard issued a safety alert stating that, effective 1 August, it will terminate its radio guard of the international voice distress, safety, and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC) distress and safety frequency 2187.5 kHz. Additionally, marine information and weather broadcasts transmitted on 2670 kHz will terminate. The Coast Guard will continue to maintain a continuous watch on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and on existing voice and DSC frequencies in the 4/6/8/12 MHz bands.

A N IG H T A T TH E J O E
A Night at the Joe The Charleston RiverDogs and NSBW Team up to hit a home run for Boater Safety Story and Photos By Fredrick Leary of Flotilla 12-6
The weather was ideal Thursday, May 23 as a near capacity crowd of 5,067 fans (stadium capacity is 6,000) attended the second of a four game stand by the rst place Charleston RiverDogs against the Greenville Drive. In conjunction with ABC News 4 and Operation Safe Water, the RiverDogs event was geared around National Safe Boating Week and the Wear It Campaign. The United States Coast Guard, Auxiliary, DNR and other agencies that work to ensure boating safety and enjoyment by the public on our local waters were acknowledged at the game. Joe Riley Park took on the look of a maritime center as the US Coast Guard and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) displayed an RB-S 25 and a new wrap boat respectively near the main entrance to the Joe. Also on hand was a representative of West Marine, Mount Pleasant with a table adjacent to the boats to display boater safety hardware - primarily Life Jackets. Just inside the Joe, two tables were set up for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and DNR to display boating safety information for the games attendees. RiverDogs staff wore Life jackets supplied by West Marine and Charlie the RiverDog wore a signicantly adjusted USCG PFD! To kick off everything in good order prior to the National Anthem, a US Coast Guard Color Guard marched onto the eld. The star of the night was Sammy the Sea Otter (gamely worn by Lt. James McKnight, USCG) who joined Charlie the RiverDog and his compatriot Chelsea to wow the crowd during the game. Sammy lived up to his reputation as a complementary addition to these local mascots! Hundreds of photos of Sammy were taken to be forever cherished by The fans were also delighted to witness a demonstration of handheld and aerial Continued on Following Page

Flotilla's 12-6 and 12-8 wish to express our appreciation and extend a huge Bravo-Zulu to Lt. James McKnight for serving as Sammy the Sea Otter on a warm, humid Low-Country evening.

those RiverDog fans and converts to the ways of Sammy! Kids, teens and adults swarmed around Sammy becoming part of the legacy of this curious sea otter. Lt. McKnight went beyond the call of duty and perhaps nature by bravely negotiating (with the help of fellow Coasties and at one point yours truly) the walkways, steps and indeed the top of the opposing team dugout to urge the RiverDogs baseball team to its eventual 12-7 victory over the Drive.

A N IG H T A T TH E J O E
red ares and orange smoke ares that were set off behind the Center Field fence in Brittlebank Park during the 7th inning stretch. The Stadium remained intact! At the Auxiliary and DNR tables we attracted a number of adults curious as to what we had and a bunch of kids who delighted in the Sammy the Sea Otter and Inky the Whale coloring books! I wish to acknowledge Jennifer Heisler, who as FSO-PA, worked relentlessly to put things together for the event and who roamed the stadium taking photos and thanking RiverDog staff, Coasties, DNR, West Marine and many others for helping to make National Safe boating Week a success. I also thank Charlie and Maggie McCarty and Tom Valenzia from 12-06, as well as William Carter from 12-08 for manning the Aux table. As for Sammy the Sea Otter; a few days later, he was FedExd to Miami to await another assignment. As for Lt. McKnight...well, he is truly Semper Paratus!! Frederick Leary Flotilla 12-06

Charlie the RiverDog, Dave Echols,RiverDogs VP/GM, Jon Bruce of ABCNews4, Flotilla 12-6 FSO-PA Jennifer Heisler and Sammy the Sea Otter (Lt. James McKnight) lm a spot prior to the start of the game.

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M I L I T A R Y C O L L EG E OF SOU T H CA ROLINA D e t a c h m e n t

TH E C ITA D EL

Detachment Change of Watch Ceremony The Citadel Detachment recently held its Change of Watch Ceremony and has selected new ofcers for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. Congratulations to the Class of 2013! Stay safe and have a great summer. Last month the Cadets were honored to host Part A of the Auxiliary Leadership and Management School (AUXLAMS). The Cadets along with several other auxiliary members from around the area will wrap up Part B this month! This was the rst instance where a University Detachment hosted an Auxiliary C School. The Cadets enjoyed hosting the class and hope all who participated enjoyed their time on campus! Along with AUXLAMS the Cadets conducted their last training weekend at FLETC. We would also like to congratulate William Singletary, Class of 2013. After completing his knob year in 2010, Singletary became involved in the USCG Auxiliary University Program at The Citadel. During his sophomore year, he served the Citadel Detachment as Information Systems Technician and Public Affairs Specialist while concurrently holding the rank of Company Clerk and Company Armorer. As a junior, Singletary earned the rank of Sergeant within the corps of cadets and title of Operations Ofcer within the detachment. This past year, Singletary rose to the rank of Cadet Captain as Executive Ofcer of the Citadel Regimental Band, representing the detachment (as its Commanding Ofcer) in the upper echelons of cadet leadership. Christopher Zeller is a rising senior and the current CO of The Citadel Detachment. He will be attending the fourteen-week-long BM A School in Yorktown, Virginia this summer. Here he will complete Team Coordination Training and get their CPR certications. Upon graduation of A School, Cadet Zeller will advance to the rank of E-4: Petty Ofcer Third Class.
Congratulations to the Class of 2013

Cadet James McManus

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TH E INLA ND LA KES
12-3, Lake Murray
Jerry Ruschkofski, FC Flotilla Commander Jerry Ruschkofski of 12-3 Lake Murray sent an email to some people that he used to work with at SCE&G and was able to get a line crew out of the Chapin ofce on Thursday afternoon to come to Flotilla Island to string new lines on the front agpole so we y the American Flag again. After SCE&G nished, he went out and purchased a ag to y for M e m o r i a l D a y. V i c e F l o t i l l a Commander Kenny Uschelbec and Jerry hoisted it up Friday morning, May 25. Our plan is to work with the Power Squadron to install a spotlight on the ag so it can seen at night.

Flotilla 12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea

John Owen, FC Flotilla 12-1 continues to maintain a visual presence on Lakes Marion and Moultrie and within our surrounding boating communities. During April, May and June, members have been very busy. We set up a PA Information Booth at the Columbia District Scout Expo, which serves ve area counties. We also attended Proclamation Readings and Signings with Mayors from Sumter, Manning and Orangeburg, as well as the County Council Chairman of Clarendon County. On May 21st, we were recognized during a general session of the South Carolina House of Representatives and presented with House Resolution H. 4089 (see article on following page). Additionally, we set up several PA Information Booths in conjunction with VE blitzes on Lake Marion and were featured on the WDXY Good Morning Sumter Radio show. We further provided information as guest speakers for local organizations and distributing pamphlets to residents and vacationers at Lake Marions Boat Church. We conducted ve safety patrols on Lake Marion and Moultrie, made several MSEP visits to local docks and marinas, and conducted two ABS courses at different locations surrounding Lake Marion.

Citadel Detachment (Contd.)

The rest of The Citadel Detachment will certainly not be wasting any opportunities this summer, with many of our members pursuing internships at stations across the East Coast. When September comes around, we will be ready. Until then, semper paratus. James McManus

Citadel Detachment group photo

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TH E INLA ND LA KES
Flotilla 12-1 Receives South Carolina House Resolution

Photo-L-R Back: Representative Murrell Smith (House District 67-Sumter); John Owen, FC; Richard Phillips, FSO-NV; Joe Livingston, FSO-OP; and Representative Robert L. Ridgeway, III (House District 64-Clarendon, Sumter). Front: Representative David Meeks (House District 51-Sumter); Larry Odom; Ronald Cunningham; FSO-VE; USCG Sector Charleston LTJG Michelle Rice; USCG Sector Charleston LT Ashonte Franklin.

John Owen, FC, Flotilla 12-1

On 21 May 2013, at the State House, Columbia, during the general session of the South Carolina House of Representatives, John Owen, FC, was presented with House Resolution (H.4089), to recognize and honor the USCG Auxiliary T H E I N L A N D S E A Flotilla 12-1 Lake Marion for exceptional service since 2009, to the citizens of South Carolina as they ensure safe Boating on Lakes Marion, Moultrie and the Upper Cooper River. Also recognized during the session were: Richard Phillips, FSO-NV; Joe Livingston, FSO-OPS; Larry Odom; Ronald Cunningham, FSO-VE; USGC Sector Charleston, LTJG Michelle Rice; and, USCG Sector Charleston, LT Ashonte Franklin.

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C H A RL ES TO N & ED I S TO B EA C H
12-8, Charleston
Paul Berka, FC Congratulations to Joe Fleming and Bob Lovinger for passing their re-certication for Coxswain and Crew on June 08, 2013. As of now the Flotilla has one more Coxswain to be re-certied this year. Most likely it will take place this fall. Next year three Coxswains and ve Crew will require re-certication. The July 10, 2013 meeting of the Flotilla will take place at the West Ashley Outboard Motor Club. There will be a cookout before the meeting starting at 1800 hours. The dress will be casual; wives and family are invited to attend. Details about the cookout have been ashed to members. Our two new AUXFSs, Duncan Hutchinson and Joe Woodbury, who recently served onboard the USCGC Anvil, will be doing the cooking! The monthly meeting will take place after the cookout starting at 1900 hours. The main topic of the meeting will be the Flotilla Public Affairs schedule for 2014. Joe Woodbury FSO-PA will be presenting the 2014 PA schedule to the Flotilla for its rst review. Our Flotilla also held its rst About Boating Safely (ABS) course at Charles Towne Landing. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our FSO-PE Kelly Duncan, and members Bob Orenstein and Jayson Sellers this course was a great success. This is an excellent outlet to reach the boating public and were all very pleased with the results. Great job everyone! I would also like to encourage all members who are Instructor qualied to contact Kelly Duncan about helping out with any upcoming ABS courses and other events related to the Public Education department. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. We have also been working to structure our monthly meetings so they do not exceed one hour. Were also in the process of streamlining the Flotilla website to better meet the needs of our members. Hurricane Preparedness event at Lowes Northwoods. Photo courtesy of Joe Woodbury.

12-12, Edisto Beach

Karen Andrews, FC 2013 has been quite busy for our Flotilla. Flotilla 12-12 had two boats for Race Week in Charleston Harbor on April 19th through the 21st. We also had an excellent turn out for our booth for the Kings Daughters on May 4th. Two of our members took the SC&E class May 11th thru May 19th. We will also have two boats participating in the JUFE the week of June 24th thru the 28th. Helicopter ops are scheduled for the third Monday of the month.

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EA S T C O O P ER & G EO RG ETO WN
12-6, Mount Pleasant
Andy Poole, FC With Memorial Day behind us and summer on the horizon (June 21st), nothing could be ner than to be in Carolina! School is letting out for the summer and the vacation season is here; six out of every ten people in the Lowcountry will make water activities (the beach, ocean, inter-coastal, rivers, lakes, ponds, and pools) part of their summer activities. This is why National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) was so important. The boating season is ofcially here. Lets all continue to be advocates for everyone to wear life jackets in and around the water, take a boating safety/ education class, get your vessel safety-checked, and le oat plans. Our otilla does a lot of community service and public outreach initiatives, but nothing is more important than the job we do trying to prevent the loss of life on the water. 12-6 looks forward to continuing the NSBW momentum, with the rest of the Division Flotillas, keeping South Carolinians safe on the water the rest of the year. Go Team Coast Guard!
(From Left) Rick Leary, Maggie McCarty, (12-6), William Carter (12-8) and Charlie McCarty (12-6) man the Auxiliary Booth

12-10, Georgetown
Rick Bankert, FC The Georgetown otilla has had a successful Spring. Our VE's were active in several safety blitzes. Our PA events were equally successful. We are getting on the water with safety patrols. We are coordinating on the water activities with Station Georgetown in order to meet the expectations of the Federal budget crunch. We hope the have a successful and effective summer safety patrol program. The otilla will work on creating an "action plan" for new membership. Our goal is to add active and dedicated new members to our otilla. Our current members remain active at many levels, making contributions at the otilla, division, district and national level. They continue to earn my respect and admiration for all of their ne work!

Coast Guard Seaman Case and Auxiliary boat crew member Ann Graham stand watch aboard Coast Guard Response Boat (RB-M) for the annual Charleston Lowcountry Splash swim event. Photo courtesy of Rick Leary.

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C O N G RA TU L A TI O N S S C O TT! !
District Commodore Appoints Scott Heisler as Legislative Liaison Ofcer in South Carolina
Article by Barbara Burcheld Branch Chief, Recreational Boating Safety Outreach U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District Commodore (DCO) John Tyson has appointed Auxiliarist Scott Heisler, Flotilla 12-06 East Cooper, as Legislative Liaison Ofcer (LLO) for South Carolina on June 3, 2013. Under the recently created Auxiliary Legislative Liaison Committee (LLC), Heislers appointment in South Carolina as Legislative Liaison Ofcer will provide a channel for monitoring and reporting changes relative to boating safety. The national Legislative Liaison Committee was created to track legislative and regulatory changes in the state and federal governments that have an impact on Auxiliary safe boating programs. Legislative and regulatory changes are reviewed for any important impact on Auxiliary policy and procedures, public education courses, vessel examinations and related safety programs. Previously, State Liaison Ofcers (SLO) Festus and Barbara Burcheld monitored and reported legislative issues via the chain of leadership and management in addition to their SLO duties and responsibilities. At the 2012 National Training conference (NTRAIN), national Auxiliary leadership voted to separate the SLO and LLO positions. So when the LLC leadership was announced in March 2013 with guidance for the LLO positions, the Burcheld's recommended Scott Heisler as a highly qualied candidate for the newly created position in South Carolina. Heisler and the Burcheld's will work in unison to promote recreational boating safety consistent with policies of the two liaison platforms. Heisler will be required to maintain effective communications with elected and appointed State ofcials Congratulations, Scott! http://bdept.cgaux.org http://cgaux.org/leadership/chief_counsel.php A resident of Mount Pleasant, Heisler joined the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary unit, Flotilla 12-06, East Cooper, South Carolina in 2010. He serves as the otilla Operations Ofcer and is a qualied boat crew member and public education instructor. In addition, Heisler is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Scott Heisler, LLO As Assistant District Staff Ofcer (ADSO) in District 7, Heisler will report to William Griswold, District Staff Ofcer-State Liaisons. LLC leadership will also provide more guidance in the upcoming months. For more information visit the following links: on issues of Auxiliary interest, be knowledgeable of State legislative and regulatory procedures and issues, and monitor legislation and government regulations that relate to recreational boating safety and Auxiliary programs. LLC Chairman and Auxiliary Assistant National Commodore Douglas Cream welcomes Heisler to the team as a great selection of a very well qualied person.

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Ron Sain, AAAC, Flotilla 12-2 Auxiliary Aviation enthusiastically welcomes Jay Byers (12-3) as First Pilot and his Cessna 172. That brings to three the Auxiliary air facilities available to Division 12 and Sector Charleston. The Sector Charleston Area of Operations (AOR) extends from Little River, SC to the Brunswick River in southeastern Georgia. Welcome aboard Jay.

Jay Byers (12-3) Air Commander and Cessna 172Facility Training continued for Division 12 candidates during the spring. Jim Nelson (12-4) was designated Observer after training ights that concentrated on coastal and harbor familiarization, cockpit resource management (CRM), navigation, Parallel Track (PT) and Sector Search (vS) ADC-equipped mission HXD Aviation activity was minimal this spring because sea water temperatures reported by offshore sea buoys in Division 12 and the Sector Charleston AOR were until recently below 70 degrees. Normal ights more than gliding distance from shore are prohibited when water temperature is below 70 degrees unless properly equipped. Air Crew Timberlake (12-4) and Air Commander Ron Sain (12-2), recently outtted with ADCs (Air Dry Coveralls) by Air Station Savannah, were able to continue ying offshore on Maritime Observation Missions (MOM) and be divertible, if called upon, for search and rescue assignments.Shown in the above photo are Timberlake and Sain at Hilton Head, SC on break after a ight to Grays Reef, ten miles off Savannah, to evaluate shing activity in the restricted areas. patter ns, eg ress, safety issues, and VHF radio communication with the newly-issued EF Johnson encrypted radios. Jim and Timberlake are pictured on the following page at North Myrtle Beach, SC after Jims Observer check ight. Bud Shepard (12-4) completed the four ights and multiple requirements to be designated Air Crew. Bud and Ron Sain stood Bravo-2 Alert over Memorial Day with Ken Plesser and his crew from near Columbia. Bud is pictured on the following page completing the nal requirement for an air crewman-lling up the aircraft at the Myrtle Beach International self-serve pumps. Ken Plesser hasnt been doing much ying on his own for Coast Guard Air Station Savannah AOR this past Continued on following page
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Bud Shepard (12-4) completing the fueling requirement for Air Crew quarter. Ken is the new DSO-AV (District 7 Staff Ofcer for Aviation). He has been busy ying as co-pilot for VIP shuttles to the Caribbean. On May 23-25, Ken co-piloted a ight to take the District Commander and the District Governmental Affairs Ofcer to CGAS San Juan.On June 3-5, a group of Auxiliarists ew to CGAS Borinquen, then shuttled the District Commander and Sector Commander to San Juan then St. Croix and back.Ken and AVSO-AVX Doug Armstrong are pictured in the below-left photo at Isle Grande Airport, San Juan, PR with Dougs Cessna Citation. Auxiliary aviation will be available for missions during the busy summer boating season. Members will stand B-2 Alert over the July 4th. Week and be of service whenever possible. Potential missions for Division 12 participants are coastal mapping projects, ATON verication via GPS from air, and familiarization ights for the new Sector Charleston AuxLo, LTJG Franklin. Ron Sain Flotilla 12-2

Jim Nelson and Timberlake after an observation ight.

Did you know?

USCG Air Station Kodiak has been in operation since 1947 and has an Area of Operations (AOR) of more than fourmillion square miles. Thats an area larger than the entire United States!

Above Photo: Ken Plesser at Grand Isle, San Juan, PR

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D I V I S I O N S TA F F O F F I C ER REP O RTS
Human Resources
John Owen, SO-HR Since the beginning of the year, Division 12

Program Visitation
Dwaine Harris, SO-PV I started the year off with high

has attracted, via internet, 49 interested expectations for my program visitors people. Only a small fraction of those duties. Then there was the broken foot interested have become members, the which was followed by a three month rest are either in some form of recovery. Now there is the cost of gas processing or undecided. All otilla and a host of other issues. It seems as though I have lost some members, please make special efforts to contact and assist potential members with getting involved in of the focus of my mission and the goals I set for 2013, and your otilla this is not just the FSO-HRs responsibility. some of you may be in the same position. You dont have to Also, take the initiative, dont assume someone else will do give in to the distractions though. The year is only half-way something. The HR Corner on the D7 website is a great resource for accurate and quick information regarding; E-Responder Just a reminder from the V-Department on the mission Program; Member Information; New Member Processing; focus for 2013. Increase Program Visitor participation (more PVs) to Mentoring; Recruiting Awards; Uniform Information. [The section on New Member Processing will completely outline the application process this will assist FCs with ensuring applications and the other forms needed get processed quickly.] reach a greater number of partners. Expand Program Visitor knowledge base through workshops and on-going education. Encourage use of the V-Directorate web site to stay current on the latest issues or to ask a question. With 47% of PVs performing less than ten partner visits last year, we should increase the number of visits per PV as well as add new partners. Identify additional opportunities to increase PVs performance. Coordinate RBS activities (Public Affairs, Public Education, Partner Visits and Vessel Safety Checks) to insure maximum efciency at the Flotilla and Division levels. Thanks to everyone in the V-Department and Program Visitors. If youre not yet qualied, please consider joining this program. RBS Visitation is an invaluable tool by which we reach the boating public. Your hard work and dedication makes this possible and is greatly appreciated. through, and there is still time to get back on course.

Publications
William Carter, SO-PB The circulation for The Pelorus is now more than 350 readers from across South Carolina. Im glad that people enjoyed reading the article on the dangers of green laser use. The illegal use of green lasers has been an ongoing problem across the country and it is my hope that this will help raise awareness of the dangers this poses to rescue aircraft and boats. If your Flotilla doesnt currently have a newsletter I would encourage you to consider publishing one. Having a monthly newsletter is a great way to everyone to remain informed on the activities and upcoming events for their Flotilla, which is an invaluable tool to increase member involvement.

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Information Systems
Access Reports and therefore most members will not need access to AUXDATA. Sue Hastings, SO-IS The changes you will see using AOM is that you will no With the Hurricane season upon us we need to make sure that our contact information longer need special software (Citrix) to access the system. You in AUXDATA is up to date. The easiest will get an email when a patrol has been requested, another way is to use the 7028 Webform when it has been approved, and one that it has been (Change of Member Information) found submitted to FinCen for payment and 7030 sent to AUXDATA. Thus, you will also no longer need to submit a at the following link: separate 7030 for your patrol missions. 7028 Webform The 7030 will automatically be entered into AUXDATA once the mission is approved and sent to USCG FinCen. The You can update your address, phone numbers, emails, software was developed using FireFox and some Internet etc. using this form. At the same time you are updating your Explorer versions might have problems. It is recommended if contact information, you can update your Availability times, you have problems that you should use FireFox to access the Skills Bank and Occupation codes. This information is found system. Any problems within AOM should be sent through at the bottom of the 7028 Webform. Once you submit this the National website Help Desk (not the District 7 Help information, your FSO-IS will receive an email to go to the Desk). 7028 Webform IS Dashboard to get the information and update in AUXDATA. Please remember to submit your 7029 Member Activity Logs and your 7030 Member Activity missions in a timely

The new AOM (AUXDATA Order Management) system manner. Your 7029s should be submitted at the end of each is now in production mode. This system has replaced the month and your 7030s (except for patrols as listed above) POMS (Patrol Order Management System) used to process should be submitted whenever you complete a mission or by Coast Guard Patrol orders. Even though the system is called the end of the month at the latest. If you have any questions on what is needed, please AUXDATA, it is a separate system run by the Coast Guard and Operations Department the same as POMS. It is used to contact your FSO-IS or myself. request and process the 5132 order and create a 7030 form. After a patrol is completed and approved, AOM will send forms to the USCG Finance Center for payment and to AUXDATA to record.

Communications Services
David Hastings, SO-CS The web masters for the Flotillas are continuing to work

There has been some confusion on logins and passwords on updating their websites. We have a couple of new FSOsfor AOM and AUXDATA. If you have access to AOM you CS and were looking forward to working with them to will not automatically have access to AUXDATA. However, if improve their sites. All but one Flotilla website is approved to you had prior access to AUXDATA and have access to AOM National Standards. your AUXDATA password may change to the one given you We need your input on programs and information for in AOM. If you need to see mission hours you cannot easily both the members and the boating public that can be added do that is AUXDATA and should use the D7 AuxInfo Quick to the websites.

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Member Training
Remember, as Ive mentioned before in this column, stay in touch with your FSO-MT. Let him/her know what you Be Moore, SO-MT Member training saw a full and need and help them with the training requirements. The hearty schedule of training classes more you get involved, the more youll get out of the Coast this last quarter, continuing from the Guard Auxiliary. rst quarter. Practically every otilla completed its mandatory training and several have completed all of the optional workshops. Especially

Marine Safety
Rick Bankert, SO-MS Is your otilla planning for another International Coastal

noteworthy was the four day AUXSC&E course taught by Cleanup? It will be on the 3rd Saturday in September, from Forrest Meiere and assisted by Judy Julian from the National 0900 to 1200. Here is a link to a web site that you might nd AUXSC&E ofce. Thirteen members from all over Division useful. Twelve took this two-weekend class in May. Several of the International Coastal Cleanup students told me this was the best AUXOPS class they have taken. Hats off to Forrest! For more information and photos go to the following link: http://meiere.com/_CoastGuard/ Proctoring Exams: Some auxiliarists have had The program is not just for beaches. It also involves the ICW, bays, harbors, rivers and estuaries. Some Florida otillas appear to involving their Marine Safety programs with their Public Education programs. You might want to consider having a otilla member at each PE class sharing

marine safety information. One idea is to use a stuffed animal questions on becoming a proctor. As a reminder here are the sea turtle to demonstrate how litter is found in dead sea turtle steps that will need to be followed to become a proctor. The stomachs. steps are also available at the Online Learning/Testing area As always, thank you for the MS reports that have been of the Training Directorate site: sent in. Here is my Email address (in case you misplaced it): 1. An auxiliarist must be AUXOP qualied (e.g., status rgbsc@yahoo.com . is either AX or AX2) and will need to draft a letter to his/ her DSO-MT to request to become a proctor. 2. The DSO-MT will verify that the prospective proctor is AUXOP qualied and send a recommendation for approval in a request to the DCAPT.

Operations
Joe Fleming, SO-OP There is not much to report from the Operations

3. Once the DCAPT approves, the DCAPT will send a department. Flotilla 12-8 is currently working with some of its members for boat crew training. Theyve completed their request to the DIRAUX. 4. Once the DIRAUX makes the approval, the DSO-IS classroom studies and will soon have on-the-water training. The hottest part of the year will soon be upon us so make will execute the necessary changes in AUXDATA to indicate the auxiliarist is now a proctor. proctor list in NTC. sure to stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for your fellow 5. The nal step will be for the DIRAUX to update the shipmates when youre on the water.

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Public Education
Bob Mathewes, SO-PE The following is a summary of activities for the Public Education department. Lake Marion (12-1) reports that their rst About Boating Safely (ABS) class was a great success with fteen graduates. They also were invited to give a 30-minute presentation to the students at Dorchester Academy. They had 13 people signed up for an ABS class this month on 15 June. Grand Strand (12-2) has had no activity. Lake Murray (12-3) held a class for 17 students in April with 8 of the students 15 or under. They have another class scheduled for 3 August. Central Grand Strand (12-4) started the year with no instructors and no FSO-PE. Charles Budnick is now their only instructor and the FSO-PE. He is working to get a team of instructors (Flotilla 12-10 has offered to help) and a venue to hold classes. East Cooper (12-6) held class at the Daniel Island Library on 16 March and graduated ve students. On April 20th they conducted a class for 16 students. They will also be conducting classes for Boeing. There was a live training webinar conducted on 18 March covering a new web based system called AUXplusPE. This system is designed to facilitate record keeping certicate and card production, schedules, etc for PE classes. Ellen Newman (12-1) and Kelly Duncan (12-8) took part. Despite a technical glitch that necessitated a long delay and a change in the lead site they both seemed to feel that it was worthwhile. Charleston (12-8) has conducted three classes. The rst was on 2 February with twenty-three students. The second was 10 March and graduated thirteen. Their third class was 18 May with eight students. They have classes scheduled for 22 June (after this writing) and 27 July at Charles Towne Landing State Park. Georgetown (12-10) held their rst class at Station Georgetown for fteen students on 26 January. They made a presentation to 153 second graders at the Waccamaw Elementary school on Tuesday, 30 April and held an ABS class on 25 May. Eight people attended and passed with ying colors. Edisto Island (12-12) has had no reportable activity.

Vessel Examinations
Andy Poole, SO-VE The Division is trailing behind last years halfway Vessel Safety Check totals, 886 to 729 or 18%, and last year was a down year for VSCs in the Division. I encourage all FSOVE to get with your VEs and have a second look at your otilla VSC strategies. I have noticed a signicant downturn in Monthly FSOVE Reports this past quarter, with the exception of 12-4 and 12-6. The data I receive from our otillas is the same

data the District receives from the Division. The SO-VE Report to our DSO-VE does not just cover how many VSCs a otilla completed during the month. There are other important data elds and metrics that the District tracks. Please follow the FSO-VE template that each of you have and provide your reports to me by the 9th of the month. Any questions or comments on the above topics, please contact Andy Poole, nauticalpilots@gmail.com, 813-205-7703.

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S EC RETA RY REC O RD S
Deborah Lee, SO-SR
Minutes from Division 12 Meeting Mt. Pleasant Waterworks, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Saturday, April 13, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 1030 hours by Al Crothers, Division Commander The Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Murphy, Division Vice Commander. The Invocation was read by Al Crothers written by Phillip Poole Division Members in Attendance: (listed below) DCDR Welcome/Introductions: Al welcomed everyone. He reviewed items discussed at Commanders Call. Division Minutes: January Division meeting minutes were approved at Commanders Call as listed in the Pelorus newsletter. Financial Report: The nancial report was approved at Commanders Call as submitted by Vito Giardina. Awards & Presentations: Bob Mathewes was presented with an Auxiliary Achievement Award, Certicate Appreciation SO-MS 2012, and was sworn in as 2013 SO-PE. Roster of members and guests present 12-1 John Owen Joe Newman 12-2 Carl Brown Jeanette Brown Alma Lyerley 12-4 Chuck Budnick Jack Stacy Nancy Johnson Tommy Timberlake 12-3 Gerry Ruschkofski Sue Carty Don Carty 12-6 Bob Weskerna Al Crothers Deborah Lee Jim Ramsey Rick Leary Rufus Jones 12-8 Paul Berka 12-10 John Murphy Vito Giardina Sue Hastings Dave Hastings Reggie Hollar Dwaine Harris William Carter Bob Mathewes 12-12 Karen Andrews Jim Andrews Be Moore Karen Andrews, Jim Andrews & Be Moore were presented with Coast Guard Meritorious Award for the ATON Survey Team. Sue Hastings, Dave Hastings were presented with Meritorious Team Awards 2012 7th District Auxiliary Conference Staff. Sue Hastings, Barbara Burcheld were presented with Meritorious Team Awards Instructor Team at 2012 7th District Conference. Al Crothers was presented with an Auxiliary Achievement Medal for his work as SO-PB. Division Staff Ofcer Reports: Please read staff ofcer reports in the Pelorus. Old Business: ID card renewal Please contact you FC if your card expires this year. Expired cards need to turned in. Flotilla Staff Ofcers please send in reports to Division Staff Ofcers on time. There is no SO-PA so please send any information to Al Crothers, DCDR or John Murphy,VDCR. Sequestration news Please read info in The Pelorus Article. Continued on Page Twenty-Four

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Secretary Records (Contd.)
New Business: If you have training or qualications earned outside of the District bring copies of paperwork back to your otilla for entry into AUXDATA. Guest/Visitor Remarks: Michelle Rice, USCG: Lt. Rice announced that she will be leaving to be an Instructor at the Academy. She recommended that you practice the new AOMS system now before it is made nal. The new system is better than POMS and will be activated sometime this summer. She introduced her replacement, Ashonte Franklin. Bob Weskerna, District 7 DCOS: Leadership Training has been cancelled. Looking at the Dashboard, there are 6 indicators of where we are today compared to where we were last year. Five out of six indicators are down for the rst quarter. We need to do better. The number one goal of District 7 is Recreational Boating Safety. We need to reduce the number of accidental deaths by increasing our vessel exams, public affairs events, and public education classes. Captain Michael White USCG Sector Charleston: Myrtle Beach The green lasers have been taken off the shelf in stores. Horry Council has passed a ban on these. This is a step forward in addressing this problem. Please look out for any green lasers in stores. Other events The Spoleto Festival will feature a US Coast Guard art exhibit in June on the Yorktown. The Coast Guard Art Program will be a part of Spoleto with a 20 piece presentation. Volunteers may be needed to man this presentation. There will be a one night family event on the Yorktown for Coast Guard and Auxiliarists and families invited date to be announced. Captain White expressed his enjoyment and thanks while working with the Auxiliary. Closing Remarks/Announcements: National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 18-24, 2013. The Summer Division Meeting will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Mt. Pleasant Water Works. The Fall Division Meeting will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 Mt. Pleasant Water Works. District 7 DTRAIN will be held from September 25-29, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. More information will be posted as it becomes available. A motion was made by Rick Leary to adjourn the

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the sequestration solution meeting. The motion to adjourn was then seconded by Dave for the Coast Guard. So far the cuts have only affected Hastings. travel, not operations. This will be his last Division meeting. The meeting was adjourned. He is being reassigned to Seattle, District Chief of Response. His COW will be on the USS Yorktown July 12, 2013 at 10:00. Chief Rodrigues will be his replacement. CG Station Georgetown will be getting a new 45-ft. boat in May. Please come out and support National Safe Boating Week. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Lee SO-SR

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Barbara Burcheld, SLO-SC
The Second Quarter for Recreational Boating Safety Outreach reporting consists of activities during the months of March, April and May. These are highlights of our activities during that period. Flotilla 12-06 member Scott Heisler has recently been appointed Legislative Liaison Ofcer for South Carolina by DCO on 3 June. The Burcheld's recommended Scott as a highly qualied candidate for the position. We solicited and obtained a 2013 National Safe Boating Week Proclamation signed by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for the second year. Barbara wrote NSBW and Vessel Safety Check news releases at the request of otilla staff. Safety Check stations, dates and times in order for local Flotillas to coordinate VSC efforts in South Carolina. In another instance, we were contacted concerning the North Carolina 2012 Auxiliary boating education information for state authorities, and relayed all information to DSO-SL Pete Bohler who immediately took action to get the issues resolved. Working with SCDNR Investigations, we received and relayed the updated 2012 SC Boating Fatalities & Accidents Reports to D12 FC and VFC and the Safety Consortium. Festus is Lead Coxswain again this year for the Great Portage Race (GPR) on 14SEP, sponsored by the Navy League. He collaborates with the Event Coordinator and

SCDNR Boating Law & Responsibilities Handbooks other sponsors. As an aside, we provided and relayed were picked up from SCDNR and distributed en masse for information concerning the Auxiliary and Navy League the third year to all eight Flotillas in Division 12, two Flotillas partnerships to the GPR coordinator who showed interest in in Division 2, and another two in Division 10. This year the the Auxiliarys programs. We arranged for and invited the USCG Auxiliary Liaison availability of the handbooks was later than in earlier years, however we are contacting and working with each otilla for Ofcers (AUXLO) to the Flotilla 12-06 May otilla meeting. their supply requests and arrange for material distributions. Station AUXLO BM1 Jared Wike and Sector AUXLO This process allows the DNR to more accurately predict Michelle Rice provided self-introductions and insight for our supplies to purchase, allows for accountable distribution to its membership. primary vendors, and reduces DNR manpower and time. The Burcheld's participated in the D7 Strengths, Some advantages for the auxiliary include having an Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats survey. Recently released 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics adequate supply of resources each year, planning for material usage within the otilla, and maintaining closer control over Report by the Coast Guard was been distributed extensively inventory.
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to our boating colleagues and partners. Attendance Auxiliary Sector Coordinator (ASC) Teleconference monthly meetings with USCG Sector Charleston and Auxiliary leadership helps to communicate important current events and issues. Boating Law Administrator meeting in Columbia on 30MAY. Flotilla 12-6 meetings will be held on 21 March, 18 April and 16 May. Continued on following page

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We assisted Divisions Two and Twelve with DNR contact information and policy. In one case, we were able to assist with information for the summer DNR schedule for Vessel

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Navy League Great Portage Race monthly event increase the number of boating safety classes and students. teleconferences; Navy League and multi-agency sponsored event. Lake Murray Safety Consortium meeting on 20 March and 15 May; a multi-agency and law enforcement group promoting an alliance for safety. We attended AUXLAMS-B (Leadership and Management School) at The Citadel 01-03 March. Barbara attended AUX-04 C-School (website) in Charleston 08-10 March. News releases, articles, photos, and stories: We have 2013 National Safe Boating Week and Vessel Safety Check news releases. Stories and photos for Flotilla 12-06 newsletter: We wish Sector AUXLO Michelle Rice farewell and wish her all the best in her future as an Instructor at the US Coast Guard Academy. We welcome Sector AUXLO Ashonte Franklin and look forward to working with her. We also welcome Station AUXLO BM1 Jared Wike. District 7 Hot Weather Uniform regulation info is now available. Flotilla 12-06 held a Charting Successfully Course. SLO quarterly reports are published in Division 12 newsletters. LLO-SC appointment news release to public media and auxiliary publications. Boating safety article about the use of boat fenders was submitted to Lake Murray Association newsletter LakeLink Public Education We continue to work behind the scenes one-on-one with otillas to promote their efforts and to provide resources and tools for success in support of the District 7 Strategic Plan to Division 12 About Boating Safely class statistics 01 January 31 May: Classes Held 13 Students Graduated 148 27% of students were enrolled on DNRs boating website. Of the total students graduated, 22.3% were under the age of 17 years. There were three ABS classes cancelled in the same period. Barbara Burcheld, SLO-SC We also work with national staff for the development and improvement of public education courses.

Sexual Harassment Awareness (Contd.)

3. The Vice Commandant will personally oversee execution of this Commanders Intent. The Deputy Commandant for Mission Support will act as executive agent for implementation of the Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) strategic plan and followon actions. Leaders at all levels will gain full knowledge of the scope of this problem and Service strategies for eliminating sexual assault from the Coast Guard. Individual leaders are responsible for demonstrated commitment. I expect every Coast Guardsman to display the same level of dedication and courage executing this intent that they would on a lifesaving mission - that is, in fact, what this is all about. 4. Each command will ensure that this Commanders Intent is read and discussed with all hands. 5. Admiral Bob Papp, Commandant, sends. 6. Internet release authorized. Respectfully, Thomas C. Mallison National Commodore US Coast Guard Auxiliary

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Hours: All Flotilla Activities Hours: Marine Patrols Hours: Recreational Boating Safety

3% 12% 10% 3% 6% 20% 15% 29%

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10 12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

15% 6% 15%

17% 2% 9% 4% 30% 19%

3% 12% 10% 3% 6% 17% 30%

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

Hours: Member Training

Hours: Public Affairs

Vessel Safety Checks

4% 11% 10% 1% 8% 26% 32% 18%

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10 12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

8% 7%

8% 6% 20%

14%

1% 2%

21% 0% 2%

16% 24%
12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

31% 30%

12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

12-1 12-3 12-6 12-10

12-2 12-4 12-8 12-12

The information above is accurate as of 25 June from the D7 AuxInfo report.

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TO TA L H O URS 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-6 12-8 12-10 12-12 Total 2,774.70 720.50 1,481.90 3,603.50 6,760.75 4,775.80 2,427.75 796.00 23,340.90 -2% -59% -54% 40% -25% -5% -29% -45% -20% 6.00 105.00 19.00 27.00 122.00 39.00 0.00 0.00 318.00 MARINE D EA L ER V IS ITS -88% 119% 58% 12% -35% 30% -100% -100% -18% V ES S EL S A F ETY C H EC KS 92.00 4.00 7.00 173.50 82.50 67.00 11.00 4.00 441.00 -6% -33% -85% 215% -56% -50% -76% -85% -27% 73.70 0.00 84.00 60.00 204.70 239.50 269.00 85.00 1,015.90 P UB LIC A F F A IRS -40% -100% -43% -49% -49% -36% -61% 29% -49% S EA RC H A N D RES C UE 0.00 3.30 97.70 3.30 1.00 37.50 0.00 9.50 152.30 61% -100% N/A* -65% 269% -74% -98%

MARINE S A F ETY 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 12-6 12-8 12-10 12-12 Total 14.50 0.00 0.00 43.10 356.00 339.75 0.00 0.00 753.35 N/A* N/A* 52% -6% 70% N/A* N/A* 24% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

A TO N N/A* N/A* N/A* N/A* -100% -100% N/A* -100% -100%

MEMBER TRA INING 26.00 2.00 18.00 37.00 41.70 74.25 22.50 10.00 231.45 -41% -98% -90% -60% -76% -29% -74% -83% -73%

MARINE P A TRO L 203.5 25.2 111.2 47.6 358.8 181.8 73.6 177.5 1,179.20 -64% -87% -63% -79% -47% -60% -75% -30% -60%

P UB LIC ED UC A TIO N 85.00 0.00 32.00 19.00 44.00 66.00 68.15 0.00 314.50 73% -100% -77% -5% -73% 47% 104% -100% -45%

The information above is accurate as of 25 June 2013 from the D7 AuxInfo report. The increase/decrease from the rst quarter of 2012 is also listed. Make sure to double-check your calendars and submit all hours. Lets get these numbers up! * Flotilla did not log hours in this category for 2012 or 2013, therefore the percentage increase/decrease does not apply. Flotilla logged no hours in this category for the second quarter of 2012.

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Division Twelve Bridge
Division Commander Al Crothers al_crothers@hotmail.com johnj@sccoast.net vgiardina38@yahoo.com Vice Division Commander John Murphy Vito Giardina

Immediate Past Division Commander

Flotilla Commanders/Vice Commanders

12-1, Lake Marion & the Inland Sea 12-2, Grand Strand 12-3, Lake Murray FC FC FC FC FC FC FC FC John Owen jowen5150@aol.com jenewman2001@yahoo.com msdot@sccoast.net jagasc@gmail.com g_ruschkofski2010@sc.rr.com colken@aol.com c.budnick@att.net timberlake2010@live.com nauticalpilots@gmail.com fburcheld@earthlink.net phberka@comcast.net dwaine108@aol.com rgbsc@yahoo.com vgiardina38@yahoo.com beagles5@bellsouth.net cdsong4@bellsouth.net VFC Joe Newman Dorothy Schoch Gerry Ruschkofski Chuck Budnick Andy Poole Paul Berka VFC Judith Ash

VFC Ken Uschelbec

12-4, Central Grand Strand 12-6, Mount Pleasant 12-8, Charleston 12-10, Georgetown 12-12, Edisto Beach

VFC Thomas Timberlake VFC Festus Burcheld VFC Dwaine Harris Rick Bankert Karen Andrews VFC Vito Giardina VFC Cliff Songer

Division Support Staff

AUXAIR DDSL-12 ADDSL-12 SLO-SC SLO-SC Auxiliary Aviation Directors District Security Liaison Assistant Directors District Security Liaison State Liaison Ofcer State Liaison Ofcer Al Crothers al_crothers@hotmail.com bdburcheld@earthlink.net fburcheld@earthlink.net Barbara Burcheld Festus Burcheld Vito Giardina vgiardina38@yahoo.com Ron Sain jrsain@charter.net

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Division Staff Ofcers
SO-CM SO-CS SO-DV SO-FN SO-HR SO-IS SO-MA SO-MS SO-MT SO-NS SO-OP SO-PA SO-PB SO-PE SO-PV SO-SR SO-VE Communications Jim Ramsey David Hastings Al Crothers John Owen Vito Giardina Susan Hastings Michael Mikutaitis Rick Bankert Be Moore Allen James Joe Fleming William Carter Bob Mathewes Dwaine Harris Deborah Lee Andy Poole From the Editor
I appreciate the feedback from everyone on the layout for The Pelorus. If anyone has photos they would like to see used for the front cover of upcoming editions, please feel free to send them to me. My only request is that the photo be rectangular in shape as it will be easier to insert into the cover. Thanks again for the great feedback. William Carter SO-PB, Division 12

jim@uscgauxiliary.us davidah@msn.com al_crothers@hotmail.com vgiardina38@yahoo.com jowen5150@aol.com suedso@msn.com michaelcae@yahoo.com rgbsc@yahoo.com bemoore7@bellsouth.net jamesan38@bellsouth.net joeemingjr@comcast.net tomfw1852@yahoo.com william.j.carter@icloud.com rhmathewes@knology.net dwaine108@aol.com awendeb@yahoo.com nauticalpilots@gmail.com

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Telephone numbers and addresses of members are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. As a matter of policy, rosters of names, addresses and telephone numbers shall not be made available to the general public or any outside organization. Privacy of all rosters shall be safeguarded and the page clearly labeled. The publications of these rosters, addresses, and telephone numbers on any computer on-line service including the Internet is prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974.

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