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Ithaca Flotilla 78 Years Strong VOLUME 78 Since 1942 Ithaca, NY JANUARY 2020 9th Eastern District ISSUE #1 VOLUME 79 AUGUST 2020 ISSUE #8 In this issue Flotilla Calendar .............................................................. 3 USCG Covid 19 Guidance Flotilla News .................................................................... 4 Update effective 01 August COVID PANDEMIC UPDATE…………………………. ...4 2020. Potential Missions are Virtual D-Train …………………………………………. 5-6 expanding slightly. AUXDATA II Update………………………………………7 Next Flotilla Meeting Uniforms……………………………………………………8 FAST FIND 220 PLB…………………………………..9-10 09 September 2020 Hurricane Information.……… ……………………...11-12 Due to COVID-19 Auxiliary Association Benefits…………………………..13 Most Face-to-Face The Indomitable Florence Finch………………………..14 Gatherings Remain on Hold Protecting Pets…………………………………………...15 Until Further Notice Sea Scout Ship 25 News………………………..;16 Jen & Greg Watson’s Sofi Underway on the Family Boat Page 1 of 16 Ithaca Flotilla Newsletter AUGUST 2020 Ithaca Flotilla FLOTILLA OFFICERS COMMANDER Dale Campbell FC VICE COMMANDER Ben Gardiner VFC IMMEDIATE PAST COMMANDER Kim Walsh IPFC FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICERS ACADEMY ADMISSIONS Dale Campbell PADDLECRAFT SAFETY Tom Every FSO-PAD COMMUNICATIONS Tom Every FSO-CM Photo courtesy of Tommy Lacey and Mark Lewis COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Ben Gardiner FSO-CS DIVERSITY Jennifer Watson FSO-DV Located at the southern FINANCE end of Cayuga Lake Ninth Eastern District Dave Cornelius FSO-FN HUMAN RESOURCES District Commodore Pamela Wik-Grimm FSO-HR 508 Taughannock Blvd. Joseph A. Sopko INFORMATION SERVICES Ithaca, NY 14850 District Chief of Staff Diana Robinson FSO-IS 607-273-7175 Clark J. Godshall MATERIALS Human Resources Bodge Hyatt FSO-MA George R. Taylor Monthly Meetings: MARINE SAFETY nd District Captain Logistics John Frieman FSO-MS 2 Wednesday Ron Baker MEMBER TRAINING 1900 Hrs. 7:00 pm District Captain Response Mark Lewis FS0-MT Richard Evans OPERATIONS Acting Editor: Ben Gardiner District Captain Prevention Kim Walsh FSO-OP PUBLIC AFFAIRS [email protected] Mark Thomas Jennifer Watson FSO-PA Immediate Past District PUBLICATIONS Commodore Vacant FSO-PB Robert Scofield This publication is the official PUBLIC EDUCATION newsletter of the U.S. Coast Operations Kim Walsh FSO-PE Guard Auxiliary Ithaca Flotilla Robert Laurer PARTNER VISITATION and is intended to keep the Kevin Walsh FSO-PV SECRETARY membership apprised of the Division Two activities of the Auxiliary. All Commander Anthony Scaglione FSO-SR VESSEL EXAMINATION articles and photographs John Conroy Joseph Kurtz FSO-VE submitted must be consistent Vice Commander with the policies of the Coast William Cummings Guard and the Auxiliary and Immediate Past Commander may not be returned. Gene Little Operations Mike Kennedy EDUCATION + TRAINING = SKILL SKILL + ACTION = SAVED LIVES Page 2 of 16 Ithaca Flotilla Newsletter AUGUST 2020 From the Helm Dale Campbell, Flotilla Commander We’re continuing in uncharted update your knowledge or learn about territory due to COVID 19, but something completely new. have started to see some easing of restrictions. We’ve It is also still very important to look for completed three on-water opportunities to reach out to each other in training patrols and three facility inspections, order to keep up morale and be ready for the and more patrols are scheduled. Opportunities next phase. We know some people are at for additional in-person activities are being higher risk physically, and we do not want evaluated across our District and the full anyone to feel compelled to participate in Auxiliary. activities they aren’t comfortable with. However, for others isolation may be a bigger We’ve also made a tremendous adaptation to problem. Please, participate in meetings and the on-line environment, with notable reach out virtually to other Auxiliary members. successes in meetings, member training, and, You may want to start planning a future event most recently, public education. We completed or just socialize, whatever is best for you to Boating Safety courses in July and August and keep up your and others’ morale. are scheduling additional classes in September and October. I’m still confident this will not last forever and am looking forward to returning to in person Moving the Fall D-Train to virtual training meetings. I am hoping we will be able to do provides a unique opportunity to participate something together, safely and within NY without long distance travel and significant guidelines, by late this fall. cost. I encourage you to review the course offerings and sign-up to share your experience, Continue to guard your health and stay Semper Paratus Flotilla Calendar All Events at Flotilla 2-2 Base, unless specified otherwise. Date Event POC / OIC Notes Wed, 12 Aug 20, 1900 Flotilla Meeting Dale Sat / Sun, 26-27 Sep ABS Kim 0900-1300 each day. Video Conference. Wed, 09 Sep 20, 1900 Flotilla Meeting via Video Conf Dale Wed, 14 Oct 20, 1900 Flotilla Meeting and Elections Dale / Kim Flotilla Elections Thur, 15 Oct 2020 ABS – Session 1 Kim Video Conference 1800-2100 Thur, 22 Oct 2020 ABS – Session 2 Kim Video Conference 1800-2100 Thur, 29 Oct 2020 ABS – Session 3 Kim Video Conference 1800-2100 Wed, 11 Nov 20, 1900 Flotilla Meeting via Video Conf. Dale Th, 12 Nov 20, 11A-6PM Doug’s Fish Fry, Eddydale Farms Diana 827 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Wed, 09 Dec 20, 1900 Flotilla Meeting via Video Conf Dale Member Flotilla Meetings Div 2 Events Training Public Education Special Events Safety Patrols Page 3 of 16 Ithaca Flotilla Newsletter AUGUST 2020 Flotilla News Our Buddy Bodge Hyatt continues his recovery from knee replacement surgery in July. It has been a tough and challenging recovery for Bodge, but if anyone can bounce back from surgery of this magnitude, Bodge is the one. Please keep Bionic Bodge in your thoughts and prayers. He is raring to go and and knowing Bodge, he will be back on the team sooner rather than later. COVID Restrictions Update Auxiliary Reconstitution ✓ Communication from Captain Floyd: Memo dated 24 July 2020. Effective 01 August 2020. • All personnel must closely review the subject memorandum and adhere to all guidelines contained therein. • KEY POINT from Paragraph 3 from Floyd memo: “We will continue to implement measures allowing the gradual incorporation of more Auxiliary personnel in training and operations.” • All requests and actions go to Station Oswego through Pat Carpenter. Auxiliarists are reminded they must go through their Flotilla Chain of Leadership and Management (i.e. FC and VFC). Station Oswego will approve or disapprove mission requests if, in their judgement, the GAINS from the Mission are worth the RISKS involved. • All persons requesting orders must also fill out and submit Auxiliary COVID-19 High Risk Assessment Form (7101). NOTE: It has been determined that this form is not be shared with other Auxiliarists but must be sent directly to BM1 Miron at Station Oswego. Pat Carpenter indicated all he needs to know is for the requester to tell him “the High-Risk Assessment Form” has been submitted to Station Oswego. • More on High Risk Assessment, National Leadership indicates that age of 65 or health issues is NOT necessarily a disqualifier for Auxiliarist participation in missions provided safety and well-being of individual and other affected personnel is protected. • All mission requests must be predicated on the fact that proper PPE and social distancing will be adhered to plus all other CDC guidelines followed. Activities Prohibited. • Regular Patrols where contact with the public is possible. • Public Affairs Events and similar public events. • In person Flotilla Meetings, training, and other gatherings at Base or other locations. • In person public education activities. Activities Allowed. • Training Patrols. • Flotilla Meetings and other in-person events held via video or phone conference. • Public Education held via Video Conference. • Facility Inspections on a LIMITED basis. Facilities not expected to be underway in 2020 should not be inspected. • Vessel Safety Checks (NEW) provided that PPE, Social Distancing, and other CDC or State requirements are met. • Marina / Industry Visitations (NEW), again above safety measures must be strictly adhered to. Page 4 of 16 Ithaca Flotilla Newsletter AUGUST 2020 ATTEND 2020 D-TRAIN FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Ninth District/ Eastern Region is hosting a virtual District Training (D-Train) throughout the month of September 2020. Register NOW as each class is limited. It’s easy to register: Email the instructor (Instructor email addresses are listed in the original D-Train Bulletin) Questions? Contact Dr. Barbara Godshall, DSO-MT, 1 Sept 1900-2000 Diversity Training “Diversity of Mission,” Are You Mission Ready, Mission Capable? Instructor: COMO Knish 1 Sept 2000-2100 ATON Verifier Join the ANT team with active ATON Verifiers for a new AUX mission. Instructor: Ron Baker 1 Sept 1900-2000 Intro to AuxDATA II 101 Learn about the new AuxData II - Basic Intro. Instr: Garrison Bromwell 2 Sept 1900-2000 HR - Tips and Hints Get up to speed on the new HR programs being rolled out. Instr: G. Taylor / C. Laurer 3 Sept 2000-2100 On-line Presentations Learn how to embrace the newest technology to make effective on-line presentations. Instr: Richard Evans 4 Sept 1900-2000 Sea Scout Update What CGAUX can offer Sea Scouts. Instr: Gene Little 4 Sept 2000-2100 Core Training Available upon request; self-paced, one-to-one assistance. Instr: Barbara Godshall 8 Sept 1900-2000 Surface Operations Post-season briefing OPS / QE / OTO team members. Instr: COMO Laurer 8 Sept 2000-2100 Sector Buffalo SAR Tips Gain insight into the operations of the Sector SAR Controller and how they can help your SAR cases. Instr: Mark Weidmann 10 Sept 1900-2000 Aviation Safety Aviation update and required safety training (designated attendees). Instr: Robert Fratangelo Page 5 of 16 Ithaca Flotilla Newsletter AUGUST 2020 10 Sept 1900-2000 OPEN Microphone Time Join the COMO and DCOS in an open discussion about current topics.