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Vera Bystry-Wells [email protected] Flotilla Commander Flotilla Vice Commander Secretary 2016 Staff Officers FSO-NS Aids to Navigation FSO-OP Operations Paul Pelletier [email protected] Paul Pelletier [email protected] FSO-CM Communications FSO-PA Public Affairs Dave Lemon [email protected] Kitty Dolan [email protected] FSO-CS Communication Services FSO-PB Publications Dave Lemon [email protected] Adriana Probus [email protected] FSO-FN Finance FSO-PE Public Education Michael Fitzgerald [email protected] Jeff Hoff [email protected] FSO-IS Information Services FSO-HR Human Resources Jack Cullin [email protected] Dennis Skonecki [email protected] FSO-MA Materials FSO-PV Program Visitor Kenneth A. Blair [email protected] Michael Bollinger [email protected] FSO-MT Member Training FSO-VE Vessel Examiner Ray O’Connell [email protected] Michael Bollinger [email protected] FSO-SR Secretary/Recorder FSO-MS Marine Safety Vera Bystry-Wells [email protected] Michael Fitzgerald [email protected] FSO-DV Diversity Karen Skonecki [email protected] TRIPOD TIMES U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7, Flotilla 15-8 4340 Calienta St February, 2016 Hernando Beach, FL Volume LXVI, Issue 33 (352) 596-6737 Bruce A. Ristich [email protected] James Nastelli [email protected]

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Vera Bystry-Wells

[email protected]

Flotilla Commander Flotilla Vice Commander Secretary

2016 Staff Officers

FSO-NS Aids to Navigation FSO-OP Operations

Paul Pelletier [email protected] Paul Pelletier [email protected]

FSO-CM Communications FSO-PA Public Affairs

Dave Lemon [email protected] Kitty Dolan [email protected]

FSO-CS Communication Services FSO-PB Publications

Dave Lemon [email protected] Adriana Probus [email protected]

FSO-FN Finance FSO-PE Public Education

Michael Fitzgerald [email protected] Jeff Hoff [email protected]

FSO-IS Information Services FSO-HR Human Resources

Jack Cullin [email protected] Dennis Skonecki [email protected]

FSO-MA Materials FSO-PV Program Visitor

Kenneth A. Blair [email protected] Michael Bollinger [email protected]

FSO-MT Member Training FSO-VE Vessel Examiner

Ray O’Connell [email protected] Michael Bollinger [email protected]

FSO-SR Secretary/Recorder FSO-MS Marine Safety

Vera Bystry-Wells [email protected] Michael Fitzgerald [email protected]

FSO-DV Diversity

Karen Skonecki [email protected]

TRIPOD TIMES U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7, Flotilla 15-8

4340 Calienta St February, 2016

Hernando Beach, FL Volume LXVI, Issue 33

(352) 596-6737

Bruce A. Ristich [email protected]

James Nastelli [email protected]

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February, 2016 Message:

And so it began. 2015 is in the books and 2016 is underway. Jeff Hoff and

his team are leading the way with PE training with 42 students and 2

teachers from the Best Academy. Students are being taught boating basics

and fire safety with hands on instruction in fighting a fire. An About

Boating Safely class ran from the 12th to the 14th. BS&S kicked off on the

19th. Member Training opened with an Aux Patrol class commencing on 7

January, John Hughes instructing with Dennis Skonecki and Ernie Hanlon

attending. A one hour TCT class was held on the 18th and a four hour class

went on the 25th. Division held an FSO/SO meeting on the 23rd and it was

well attended.

A huge shout out to Kitty Dolan for organizing a superb Flotilla COW. We had a great turnout, great

meal, and great time socializing. Thank you also to Diane Berman, DCDR, who administered the oath

to myself and Bruce Ristich as Vice Commander. We are very fortunate to have a full staff of FSO’s

who are any Commanders dream team.

Ray O’Connell, FSO-MT, is coordinating effort for a much needed upgrade to the member training

room. The project list is:

• Change lighting to LED or non-glare lights.

• Install overhead projector with wired connection to desk.

• Move and secure whiteboard to left side of front wall.

• Move desk and stage to left side of room.

• Install pull down video screen in center of wall.

• Frame in cubby hole for new closet.

• Replace or upgrade the instructor’s desk.

• Remove old TV’s and stand.

• Remove old desk (next garage sale).

• Install new outlets for power at each table.

• Clean carpet.

• Hang old training aids on wall for decoration.

This is an ambitious endeavor and we will be looking for members to do the work. Upcoming in

February we have a planning meeting for Swamp Fest on the 8th. AuxCom begins on the 10th.

AuxCom is a mandatory class for those aspiring to AuxOp status or TCO certification. On the 18th

facilities from our Flotilla will train with boats from Yankeetown in a night evolution. AuxPat class

continues to the 25th. BS&S class continues. We have an ambitious Operations schedule with six

patrols on tap. There will be an FSO meeting on the 8th and the next general meeting will be on the

15th.

As a reminder, the Hurricane/Disaster contact list is being finalized. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO

BE ON IT SEND ME AN EMAIL.

FROM THE BRIDGE

Jim Nastelli, FC Flotilla Commander

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Finally a huge thank you to Mike Bollinger, Donna Letvinchik, Rich Franchi, Joel Silver, and Karen

Skonecki for volunteering to do the required financial audit and 2016 budget formulation. Since we

traditionally only have three members serve Mike will work with Karen and Rich this year. As

always, have fun, stay safe, and keep up the good work.

Jim Nastelli, Flotilla Commander

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

February, 2016 Message:

We had a great Division SO/FSO meeting in Homosassa on 23Jan16.

Our flotilla was well represented. It was very instructional for all

newly appointed FSO’s. The Experienced members, like Paul

Pelletier, Ray O’Connell, & Dave Lemon, gave much needed

assistance to all who needed it in their respective fields.

The BEST academy BS&S training was a big success starting in

January and ending February. The seventh graders were very

interested and showed great participation in all the presentations.

Jeff Hoff did his usual fine job of teaching and making the material

interesting to the kids. Dave Lemon was very patient with his radio

skills presentation including using actual FRS radios the kids used to

broadcast real life scenarios. Kudos also to all the auxiliarists who

assisted with the training.

Mandatory member training will be our high priority this year. All members must complete the

mandatory training before they will be able to renew their ID cards. Ray O’Connell has training

sessions planned before each general meeting for the next few months to help the flotilla reach

our training goals in this important issue.

We are all looking forward to the joint Yankeetown/ flotilla 15-08 night patrol planned for

Thursday 18Feb16. Two Yankeetown crafts (with up to two observers on each craft) and two

flotilla facilities will perform towing and general patrol scenarios. We all hope the weather will

allow it to proceed. Sempre Paratus.

Respectfully,

Bruce A. Ristich

Vice Flotilla Commander

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

Bruce A. Ristich, VFC Flotilla Vice Commander

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Staff written reports can be found in the Tripod Times.

Minutes are posted separately on the web site.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vera Bystry-Wells, FSO-SR

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Communications

January was very quiet for Radio Watch Standers as all scheduled Safety Patrols were cancelled

for weather, crew, of facility problems. Looking forward to March when the weather will

improve. I would like to encourage recent AUXCOM graduates to think about getting their PQS

worksheets completed and signed off. We are in need of additional volunteer certified

Telecommunications Watch Standers to back up the Flotilla’s boating operations.

Dave Lemon, FSO-CM

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

[email protected]

(325) 688-9061

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Communication Services

Flotilla meeting minutes and monthly Tripod Times issues are posted on the Flotilla’s web site

for your review. The Web Site files are limited to 1Mb so it isn’t possible to post the entire

Tripod Times. It is recommended that you download the e-mailed version if you desire to retain

a copy. If you are willing to devote a couple hours a month to the Flotilla, we are looking for a

new Web Master. The FSO-CS is one of the great service positions where you don’t have to get

wet or sweat in the summer heat on boats. Give me a call if interested

Dave Lemon, FSO-CS

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

Dave Lemon, FSO-CS Communication Services

Vera Bystry-Wells, FSO-SR Secretary’s Corner

Dave Lemon, FSO-CM Communications

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[email protected]

(352) 688-9061

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Member Training

In general, December was a typically slow month for member training activities. All required

QEs were completed during November and no new MT classes were offered during December.

However, a number of members either completed or continued working on their mandated

training classes through AUXLMS. In addition, Karen Skonecki completed all training and was

certified as an AUXFS and Jim Nastelli completed all the requirements for AUXOP status.

Bravo Zulu to both!!

Member training activities resumed in earnest in January. Our AUXPAT course started on

07JAN16 with two students and it will conclude on 04FEB16. Jeff Hoff worked toward

completion of Part B of AUXACN and Joann and Rich Franchi completed the nautical charts

class. The first one hour Team Coordination Training workshop was offered by Paul Pelletier

immediately prior to the monthly Flotilla meeting on 18JAN16 and he also conducted the four

hour Team Coordination Training workshop on 25JAN16.

AUXCOM, a required AUXOP course, will start on 10FEB16 and you should contact FSO-CM,

Dave Lemon, to enroll. One of the remaining mandated training classes will be offered

immediately before the February flotilla meeting. In addition, planning is currently underway for

at least two full-day Saturday sessions that will focus exclusively on member completion of eight

of the ten mandated training courses.

In 2016 Member Training will be focused on three primary areas – completion of mandated

training classes, engagement of members in operational and leadership training opportunities,

and encouragement of AUXOP course completion. Make this the year you get more actively

involved in MT. Finally, I plan to use the “Members only” area of our website to post upcoming

Member Training activities so please check there periodically.

Semper Paratus,

Ray O’Connell

IPFC, SO/FSO-MT

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Public Affairs

The flotilla is coming into our busiest time of year starting with the Annual Weeki Wachee

Swamp Fest on March 11, 12 and 13. This three-day event has always been a great time for us to

be in the public eye and promote the USCG Auxiliary in our community. This year members

Richard Franchi will be heading Swamp Fest, all hands are needed to help him make this a

success. Please contact Richard if you can help him with either set up of the RBS booth, sitting a

Ray O’Connell, FSO-MT Member Training

Kitty Dolan FSO-PA Public Affairs

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two-hour watch or helping take down the booth and making sure all materials are returned to the

flotilla.

The next up-coming fellowship will be the St. Patrick’s Day party scheduled for Saturday

March19, a good time will be had by all with a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and

much blarney being spoken. Please let Bill Ferreira know if you will be attending.

I would like to personally thank everyone Jeff Hoff and his great PE staff for a job well done

with the BEST Academy, Bravo Zulu to all.

The new Facebook page is up and running, we have over 250 followers from all around the

world. To go to the page put Aux US CG Hernando Beach in the Facebook search bar.

If you have any ideas or suggestions on events that the flotilla could participate in, please let me

know.

Kitty Dolan SO-PA, FSO-PA

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

[email protected]

(352) 442-1202

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Aids to Navigation, Operations

We completed 2 TCT classes 1 1hour and 1 four hour, they were well attended if you missed

them please let me know we may schedule another one. Reminder all crew members must

complete The 8 mandatory classes before the end of the year. If you need to requal, you must

complete them before we can schedule your QE, if you are in REYR for any reason you will not

be taken out of that status until you complete all the classes.

January was a bad month for patrols, due to bad weather, we had no patrol out. I hope February

will be better. On 2/18/16 we hope to have 2 YT boats and 2 of our facilities out at night to assist

YT with their night quals. I would like to that all of our crews and radio personnel for their work.

Paul Pelletier

IPDCDR Division 15

SO-MS, FSO-OPS, FSO-NS, IPI

352-428-0618

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Materials

Recently I forwarded an email with a current DCAT attached, listing all of the materials

available through the ANSC. Please use it when identifying materials to me for ordering. Please

note the following:

Paul Pelletier, FSO-OPS, FSO-NS Aids to Navigation/

Operations

Kenneth A. Blair, FSO-MA Materials

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Many of the items have maximum order quantities. Unless otherwise stated in your order

requests, I will order that quantity. If you need an amount above the max, consider whether we

can place multiple orders throughout the year or, for a one time need (e.g., Swampfest), please

provide a justification for the additional quantities.

Most orders will be submitted to the ANSC within 24 hours of receiving your request.

Occasionally, due to work commitments, I might not meet that service level. If you haven't

received some acknowledgment from me within a couple of days, please reach out to me again.

If the ANSC has the items in stock, they will typically acknowledge my order within 24 hours

and ship the items as well. If they are low on stock and are expecting a near term receipt of the

material, that timeline may slip a bit. If they are out and don't have an anticipated fill date, they

will let me know and I will provide that info to you. They DO NOT place our orders in back-

order status but require us to resubmit a new requisition. I will typically work with the folks there

to know when they receive the items and will resubmit. When I do, I will let you know. Again, if

it's been awhile, let me know and I will follow-up.

Some items, particularly those for small kids, like coloring books, are normally available only as

the result of a corporate grant of some kind. These items may go out of stock and not be

replenished at all or be replenished after a couple of years out of stock. Just keep that in mind

when you order.

All of the materials from the ANSC are provided at no cost to the Flotilla, so long as we can live

with the format of the item. For instance, many of the manuals are now being provided on CDs

rather than hardcopy. If you need hardcopies, we'll will need to explore the cost and work with

the Flotilla Leadership to determine the way forward.

I'm now in my 11th year as the Flotilla FSO-MA and look forward to assisting each of you this

year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email (best) or my cell

(301-537-5895).

Kenneth A. Blair, FSO-MA

15-8, Hernando Beach, FL

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Vessel Examiner

12 Vessel Inspections were completed in January, 2016. We advertised at the end of the month

in our local community bulletin board for boat owners to call us for vessel exams. In February,

we plan to boost our numbers with dock contacts and scheduling the paddle craft safety checks at

Paddling Adventures in Weeki Wachee, FL.

We are looking forward to 2016 as we will be making a push to get as many vessel inspections

as we can by getting the word out of this program to those who have not heard of it. We will

also be calling on those we checked in 2015 as well as being on the docks on major boating

holidays.

Michael Bollinger, FSO-VE Vessel Examiner

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Anyone who has friends or talk to people who own boats, be sure to let them know about our

Vessel Examination program and refer them to me or one of our vessel examiners!

Our goal for the year is to exceed 300 vessel examinations.

Michael Bollinger, FSO-VE

813-260-0655

Flotilla 15-8

January, 2016 FSO Report- Program Visitor

The Program Visitor function establishes a working relationship with partners throughout our

communities to display and distribute boating safety and Coast Guard Auxiliary literature to their

customers. Our program visitor distribution of literature and brochures is a great aid in educating

the recreational boating community on safe boating practices.

We currently have 106 locations in our program visitor distribution. We will be striving to keep

these partners well informed and stocked with our brochures and class schedules at all times!

As the new FSO in charge of this function, I will be striving to visit all our locations during the

first quarter of 2016.

We only have 1 recorded visit in January, 2016. I plan to hold a meeting with our program

visitors and establish monthly visitations to our 106 partners.

Michael Bollinger, FSO-PV

813-260-0655

Please check the Calendar on our flotilla website often for new events and meetings. The

Dennis Skonecki

FSO-Human Resources [email protected] 352-600-7646

Michael Bollinger, FSO-PV Program Visitor

Dennis Skonecki, FSO-HR Human Resources

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Public Education Program Schedule for 2016

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - District 7, Flotilla 15-8

SEMPRE PARATUS

Useful Resource of the Month

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Department of Homeland Security

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Member training schedule for March 2016

The member training opportunities available during March 2016 are listed below in

chronological order for your reference. In addition to these classes/courses, members should

continue to complete the 10 mandated training classes on-line at https://auxlearning.uscg.mil/.

Please retain this email for future reference. It will also be posted on our website in the Member

Training section of the “Member’s Only” area. Semper Paratus,

Ray O'Connell, FSO-MT

Flotilla 15-8

Saturday, March 5 – How to use your GPS will be offered as a public education program. The

class starts at 0900 and ends at 1200 hours and is taught by Instructor Craig Elliot. This is a great

opportunity to learn about the strengths and limitations of GPS devices. There is no cost to

members for this class except the price of the book. Please contact Jeff Hoff

([email protected]) if you plan to attend.

Tuesday, March 8 – Boating Communications will be offered as PE class by Instructor Dave

Lemon. If you haven’t yet taken BS&S this is a great introduction to the use of the marine radio.

There is no cost for members. Please contact Jeff Hoff ([email protected]) if you plan

to attend.

Monday, March 21 - Starting at 1800 hours Instructor Paul Pelletier will offer another of the

mandated training classes – Security Fundamentals (SETA 810030). You don’t need to sign-up

in advance just come to our regular meeting an hour early and complete one more of the required

classes.

Mandated Training

Below are the links for all the mandated training videos you currently need. Simply watch each

video and upon completion, initial the appropriate area on the attestation form which is attached.

Once you complete the Attestation Form send it to your FSO-IS who will enter it into

Auxdata. You can send it via e-mail, scan the attachment (pdf, not jpeg) and fax it or send it

hard copy.

The following contains PowerPoint videos and their respective time lengths (shortest to longest):

INF502290 Influenza Training 1 time only: 0:16:51

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136165506

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https://vimeo.com/136165506

SETA 810030 Security Fundamentals every 5 years: 0:18:08

https://player.vimeo.com/136391946

https://vimeo.com/136391946

CRA502319 Civil Rights Awareness every 5 years: 0:30;00

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136103119

https://vimeo.com/136103119

PAWAR 810015 Privacy at DHS/Protecting Personal Information every 5 years: 0:31:11

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136165505

https://vimeo.com/video/136165505

POSH 810000 Sexual Harassment Prevention every 5 years: 0:33:19 (CORRECTED)

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136166206

https://vimeo.com/136166206

SAP810045 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response every 5 years: 0:43:04

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136165507

https://vimeo.com/136165507

ET502306 Ethics 1 / Personal Gifts 1 time only: 0:55:58

https://player.vimeo.com/video/136166207

https://vimeo.com/136166207

SP502379 Building Resilience and Preventing Suicide every 5 years: 1:02:58

https://player.vimeo.com/136165502

https://vimeo.com/136165502

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If you receive an error message that the video cannot be viewed, click "View on Vimeo" to see

the video. If you still encounter problems let me know.

Once you complete all the videos, fill out, initial each course and sign the self-attestation form.

The following are the websites for that FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 courses.

http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.b

http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.a

FYI

National is looking into an alternative uniform to be used with/ instead of ODU's and Trops. Please read and send your honest opinions to: Jim Nastelli, Flotilla Commander.

ALTERNATE AUXILIARY UNIFORM 02/11/2016 (PROPOSED)

This uniform is an option for Auxiliarists to wear in lieu of Tropical Blue or Operational Dress

Uniform (ODUs) during activities where those uniforms are authorized. This alternate uniform

may be worn year-round. There is no differentiation between male and female uniforms.

However, manufacturers are being queried about developing trousers for both male and female

body shapes.

TROUSERS. Trousers will be khaki in color, full length, flat front, no cuff, and will be obtained

from the Aux Association Member’s Store. No other trousers are authorized with this alternate

uniform.

SHIRT. The shirt will be Navy blue in color and will be of a “Polo” type, short sleeve, with

collar, and no pocket. The shirt will have the words USCG AUXILIARY stitched over the left

breast in one half inch white letters and will be worn tucked in. The shirt must be obtained from

the Aux Association Member’s Store. No other shirts are authorized with this alternate uniform

BELT. A black web belt with silver buckle and tip is authorized. The buckle may be plain or

display the Auxiliary emblem.

INSIGNIA/DEVICES. No breast device, insignia of elected/appointed office, member insignia or

name tag is authorized on shirts, hats nor outer wear.

SHOES. Black uniform shoes associated with other authorized Auxiliary uniforms are

prescribed. They must have heels, be made of smooth leather or a synthetic material, low cut of

plain style without any decoration. There shall be no stitching nor seams across the toe. Sole

edges, heels and laces must be black.

If this Alternate uniform is worn on an Operational Surface Facility, boat shoes are authorized

for wear. The boat shoes shall conform to specifics cited in the Auxiliary Manual.

SOCKS. Socks will be all black, made of ribbed or knitted, undecorated material.

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HAT. The Auxiliary ball cap is the prescribed hat to be worn with this uniform. The Tilley hat

may be worn while underway.

UNDERSHIRT. Wearing of an undershirt with this alternate uniform is optional. However, if an

undershirt is worn it must be of “V” neck design, white in color, and shall not be visible.

JACKET. Any outerwear currently authorized in the Auxiliary Manual for Tropical Blue Long or

ODU is acceptable for wear with this Alternate Uniform. In addition, members may wear the

Woolly-Pully sweater purchased through the UDC or the Cardigan sweater purchased through

the Aux Association Member’s store.

ALTERNATE AUXILIARY UNIFORM 02/11/2016 (PROPOSED)

FAQ:

Q. Will this uniform replace Trops or ODUs?

A. No, it is merely an alternative to those uniforms, which may be worn during certain

prescribed activities. Trops and ODUs are not going away.

Q. Do I have to purchase this alternative uniform?

A. No, it would be an optional uniform for members.

Q. Would it be mandatory for all members to be in the same uniform at a meeting or

while participating in an authorized activity which is not ceremonial in nature?

A. No. The alternative uniform would be authorized by the Order Issuing Authority

(OIA) to be worn in lieu of either the Tropical Blue or Operational Dress Uniform

(ODU). When it comes time to establish policy for this uniform, CG-BSX will set the

expectation that OIAs cannot make the alternative uniform the ONLY uniform that may

be worn as a condition of receiving orders. Similarly, OIAs will be encouraged to accept

teams of Auxiliarists to report to their assigned place of duty with some wearing Tropical

Blue (or ODU) and others wearing the alternative uniform. When the OIA determines a

single uniformed appearance is necessary for all hands, then only the Tropical Blue or

ODU may be set as the prescribed uniform.

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Missions

Ready today...Preparing for Tomorrow

Local Boat Ramps

GULF OF MEXICO - Snapper Marina

4139 Shoal Line Blvd

Spring Hill, FL 34607

(352) 596-2952

Gulfstar Marine

4139 Shoal Line Blvd

Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

(352) 596-5079

Hernando Beach Marina

4139 Shoal Line Boulevard

Hernando Beach, FL 34607

(352) 596-2952

SEA & SHORE SPORTS EQUIPMENT

4084 Shoal Line Blvd

Hernando Beach, FL 34607

GULF COAST MARINA

4417 Calienta St

Hernando Beach, FL 34607

Jenkins Creek Park

6477-6635 Shoal Line Blvd

Spring Hill, FL 34607

Jenkins Creek Park

6401 Shoal Line Blvd

Spring Hill, FL 34607

OLD BELCHER MINE

17210-17246 Old Dixie Hwy

Aripeka, FL 34679

SUNCOAST MARINA

4417 Calienta St

Hernando Beach, FL 34607

Rogers Park

7244 Shoal Line Blvd

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL 34607

WEEKI WACHEE MARINA

7154 Shoal Line Blvd

Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

(352) 596-2852

Bayport Park

4140 Cortez Blvd

Spring Hill, FL 34607

Hudson Shrimp Docks

14138 Kulig Court

Hudson, FL 34667

(813) 868-3740

PHILLIES

6629-6679 Clark St

Hudson, FL 34667

PORT HUDSON MARINA

6718-6798 Port Hudson Blvd

Hudson, FL 34667

Robert J Strickland Memorial Park

6345 Clarke Street

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Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 861-3010

The following links were identified as key sources that provide the membership with

important and timely information concerning the Auxiliary and Directors Office:

Flotilla 15-8 Web page http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-15-08

D-7 Dashboard http://www.uscga-district-7.org/aux2/Division15.html

USCGAUX Membership Resource link http://cgaux.org/members/resource-links.php

USCGAUX http://www.cgaux.org/members/

Job Aid and Resource website

USCG Nat’l AUX Website http://www.cgaux.org/

USCG Aux On-line Testing Page http://ntc.cgaux.org/TrainingCourses.php

USCG Aux AuxInfo https://auxofficer.cgaux.org/auxoff/index.php

USCG Aux Forms Page http://forms.cgaux.org/

Ch Dir Aux Items of Interest Page http://www.uscg.mil/auxiliary/

Division link http://www.uscga-district-7.org/

Coast Guard Auxiliary http://live.cgaux.org/

The Official Blog

Shop Auxiliary http://www.shopauxiliary.com/

Shop uniforms, insignia, hats, etc http://www.lighthouseuniform.com

Mobile Weather http://mobile.weather.gov

Local weather, radar loop, hazardous weather, etc.

Boating Safety Resource Center http://www.uscgboating.org/

Tide Tables http://www.rodnreeltides.com

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

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 publication of these rosters, addresses and telephone numbers on any computer online

Useful Web Sites

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service, including the internet is prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Publication of these rosters,

addresses and telephone numbers on any computer online service, including the internet is prohibited

by the Privacy Act of 1974.