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The Longboat Flotilla 86 Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2017 Vol In the Lee of The Longboat Flotilla 86 Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2017 Vol. 13, Ed. 3 Flotilla Commander Lou Hahn Flotilla Vice Commander Milton Goodman USCGC Lawrence Lawson HOMEPORT: CAPE MAY NJ [!1] Summer has arrived and I am happy to welcome back from “sick bay” our Vice Commander, Chief of Staff, Milton Goodman - we missed you! Our Flotilla meeting in May was held on Coast Guard Base Cape May where Seamen Tyler Bishop and Mark Krisak provided member training. They presented a power point slide show defining the duties of crewmen and women aboard small boats and cutters of the U.S.C.G. This presentation was very interesting to me as I have been teaching a similar class to the recruit companies @ Tracen for many years. The highlight of the meeting was the Stations petty officers securing a tour of the U.S.C.G.C. Lawrence Lawson.WPC 1120. The Petty Officers Smith and Will did an outstanding job leading the members through the crews work and living spaces ensuring that the members were able to understand the critical work done aboard Lawrence Lawson. Semper Paratus, Lou Hahn, FC The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson gathers on the newly commissioned cutter during a commissioning ceremony held at Training Center Cape May, New Jersey, March 18, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn) CAPE MAY, N.J. – Adm. Charles Michel, vice commandant of the Coast Guard, presided over a ceremony commissioning the 20th Fast Response Cutter, Lawrence Lawson The Lawrence Lawson and crew are homeported in Cape May, where they will perform multiple Coast Guard missions along the Mid-Atlantic coast such as law enforcement, search and rescue and protecting America’s infrastructure from New Jersey to North Carolina. The cutter is named after Lawrence O. Lawson, keeper of the Evanston, Illinois, Lifeboat Station, who led a daring of the steam vessel Calumet, Nov. 28, 1889. “Since our very beginning, wherever the Coast Guard finds itself, we always form a special bond with the community we serve,” said Michel. “Communities like Cape May shower our Coast Guard men and women with amazing support.” “I greatly appreciate everyone attending today and making this ceremony so very special,” said Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Rizzo, commanding officer of the Lawrence Lawson. “I know Capt. Lawson is looking down and while I am sure he is humbled by this honor. I know he is so proud that his name and spirit will be continuing to carry out the Coast Guard’s all-important maritime safety and security missions.” [!2] In three successive trips through the breakers, the crew brought all 18 members of Calumet’s complement ashore. The rescue was affected only after the display of extraordinary courage and heroism by the boat’s crew. For his resolute direction of his crew and dogged conduct of this rescue, Lawson became known throughout the U.S. Life-Saving Service. His leadership and heroic efforts in the rescue of the crew of Calumet did not go unnoticed and Lawson was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal on Oct. 17, 1890. Of this rescue, the United States Life-Saving Service Annual Report for 1891 noted that: It was the opinion of all who were present that, but for the heroic conduct of this student crew, Coast Guard Compass every man belonging to the Calumet must have Written by Christopher Havern. perished. In recognition of their noble devotion Lawrence O. Lawson was keeper of the to duty, each man was presented with the Gold Evanston, Il., Lifeboat Station. Nov. 28, 1889, Lifesaving Medal, the highest token of its he and his crew, made up entirely of students appreciation that the Department can bestow. from nearby Northwestern University, came to Thanksgiving Day 1889 (28 November) will the aid of the foundering steam vessel doubtless ever be remembered by the crew of Calumet. Calumet, as truly a day for thanksgiving. For on In the course of affecting the rescue, Lawson this day the student surfmen of Northwestern and his crew traversed 15 miles through a gale and their fearless keeper kept them from a by train, by horseback and by foot. After two watery grave. failed attempts to conduct the rescue by firing a line to the vessel, Lawson decided to launch the surfboat. Under near-impossible icy conditions, the crew was finally able to launch. [!3] CONGRATULATIONS… Shirley Ackerman receiving the Instructor Service Award for CY 2016 VOLUNTEER… Whale of a Day Date: Saturday July 8, 2017 Time: 8:30am - 4pm Rain or Shine Location: Clubhouse Road, Townbank, NJ HELP MAN OUR BOOTH ! Time slots: anytime between 10-4:00. Uniform is trops [!4] VOLUNTEER… NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 1, 2017 National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. The event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada. From the first National Night Out involved 2.5 million residents across 400 communities in 23 states, National Night Out has grown to include more than thirty-eight million residents in twenty-thousand communities across the USA as of 2016 The flotilla is registered for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, on the ferry terminal grounds, on August 1st, from 5:00-9:00 PM. Help man our booth - time slots anytime from 5-8. It was very busy last year. Uniform is trops. The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting Auxiliary Although not a requirement for participation, volunteers from D5NR to augment active duty Auxiliarists who wish to participate should have a and reserve personnel during response candid conversation with any employer(s) operations requiring activation of the Sector concerned in order to resolve any potential work Delaware Bay Incident Command Post (ICP). conflicts that might arise in an unscheduled (emergency) activation scenario. Auxiliarists selected for this duty must have Auxiliarists on this team will receive priority completed all mandatory training and must have a consideration for selection to attend Coast Guard current, favorable PSI. Those selected must agree ICS courses with open slots for D5NR Auxiliarists. to attend basic Incident Command Software They will also have an opportunity to participate as System (IMSS) training and to complete ICS 200, equal partners in a management team charged with 210, and 800 (online) as well as the Federal Cyber coordinating regional response and recovery from Awareness Challenge (online) within one (1) year, if maritime disasters or assuring public safety during they have not already done so. National Special Security Events (NSSE) such as the recent Democratic National Convention or the Selectees should expect initial assignment to 2017 Presidential Inauguration. Ultimately, the only Check-In/Status Recorder duties working under the lasting reward Auxiliarists who participate in this supervision of and with other Auxiliarists. After program can expect to receive will be the successful participation in two (2) training or real opportunity to work with some of the finest men and world incidents, and completion of the Mobile women who have ever donned a Coast Guard Auxiliary Support Team (MAST) Position uniform. Qualification Standard (PQS), these Auxiliarists will be eligible for other ICP assignments for which they Interested Auxiliarists should apply by email have Coast Guard or equivalent Auxiliary to [email protected] and include their certification. name, employee identification number (EMPLID), and membership status (AP, IQ, BQ, AX, etc.). The people who manage these programs make Respectfully submitted, every effort to coordinate well in advance for team Thomas V. Roberson member participation in scheduled exercises. Auxiliary Contingency Planning Assistant [!5] FALL DISTRICT TRAINING (D TRAIN) The Fall District Training (D Train) is scheduled for 08-10 September, 2017 ,Reading, Pa. Attendance at D Train is vital to members that have any interest in advancing their training. If you haven’t attended a D train this is a great opportunity to be around like-minded Auxiliarists who are the best at what they do. Meet members from other Divisions, Officers and Coast Guard. The active members in the entire District, come together along with Active Duty to teach, learn and share fellowship. Whether you decide to come for the weekend or just for the day you won’t be disappointed. Learn, sharpen your skills, and make sure you are ALWAYS READY to perform and assist the US Coast Guard as a proud member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary When: second weekend in September 8-10th Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Reading PA Deadline to Register is August 25 Registration opens online JULY 1, 2017 Registration is mandatory for anyone attending including day trippers All new awards program, exciting and very honorable to receive! Friday night is now known as Fun Night, The theme is Wild,Wild West, dress in a costume for fellowship fun and games! Training is offered by USCG staff, DSO’s and top instructors For leaders or those who wish to become a leader, this is vital training. Mingle with gold side, and Auxiliary from other areas. Devotion to Duty Hallway: Booths from almost all staff categories designed for the FSO and SO officers or potential staff to talk with the district level staff. Saturday night awards banquet, hear Top Officers speak. 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