DISTRICT 1SR DIVISION 4 FLOTILLA 3
Flotilla Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2009
Members Present: Kushwarra FC; Szabo VFC; Young; Gray FSO/VE; Hacku FSO/MA; Rabiner FSO/MT; Rebeck FSO/OP; Cadette FSO/SR; Iadicicco FSO/PA; Schmidt FSO/PE.
The meeting was called to order at 1940, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
STAFF REPORTS
NS: (Rebeck) - No report
CM: (Rabiner) - No report
FN: (Szabo) – The budget report for 2009 showed income at $2736.20, ad expenses at $2976.29. A Budget for 2010 was proposed. Income for 2010 projected at $3000.00, and expenses at $2950.00.
IS: No report
PV: No report
MS: No report
PS: No report
MT: (Rabiner) – Classes for new members are planned for January 2010 for APC and VE qualification
OP: (Rebeck) - Hacku passed his QE sign offs and is now qualified as crew. One candidate in the crew program is listed for QE signoffs in the spring of 2010.
The OP season ended on Nov 03, and the flotilla listed 241.1 hrs as of November 15.
PE: (Schmidt) – Enquires are being made to hold boating classes with the North Brunswick Dept. of Parks. Rabiner will explore the possibility of holding classes at Perth Amboy Voc.Tech.
PE: No report
SR: No report
VE: No report
PA: No report
CS: (Rebeck) - requested officer reports for the website. Shared information about a website where ads for volunteer organizations could be posted.
MA: (Hacku) – The ship store is functioning.
NEW BUSINESS
Marine resumes are needed for IT qualification.
An ICS 210 class will be run at Division level. Date to be announced.
A reminder that the COW Dinner on January 16 2010. Cost is $45.00
A division breakfast will be held at the RYC on November 29, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Gray, seconded by Rebeck: “That the flotilla explore other venues for the holding of and conduct of Flotilla business.” Motion approved.
It was agreed that in lieu of the Flotilla’s business meeting in December, the Flotilla hold a Christmas party on Tuesday December 15th at the Barge.
On a motion by Hacku, seconded by Rabiner, the meeting was adjourned at 2010hrs.
After the close of the business meeting, Kushwarra conducted a refresher course on Sexual Harassment.
Submitted by
Cadette, FSO/SR
October 22, 2009
The meeting began at 1935 hrs and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Kushwarra, FC; Szabo VFC; Mark Young, Gray FSO-PE; Hacku FSO-MA; Rabiner IPFC, Rebeck FSO-NS, Cadette FSO-SR
Sal Ruggerio-VCDR, led the flotilla in the election of officers. Kushwarra was reelected as FC, and Cadette was elected as VFC.
Rugerrio, newly elected DCDR, shared his vision for, and desire to see flotilla growth, member retention, member training, joint flotilla participation and dedication. He also shared that he plans to call a Division meeting for all members to discuss vision and participation.
REPORTS
REBECK FSO-NS: Pictures were taken of the following bridges: Goethals & Railroad Bridge, South St. Bridge in Elizabeth.
RABINER FSO-CM: 49 radio contacts were made on radio station K2CS between the hours of 0900 and 1600. This radio event centered on the 70th anniversary of the USCGAUX.
SZABO FSO-FN: The checking and saving Flotilla accounts should a combined balance of $5599.27.
RABINER FSO-MT: New members will be trained to be qualified as APC, and VE.
REBECK FSO-OP: Total crew hours to date is 199.3. One flotilla member is listed for a QE in October, and one flotilla member will be listed for a QE in spring 2010.
GRAY FSO-PE: The ABS class in South Brunswick has been completed. 12 students passed – 100%.
REBECK FSO-CS: The website has been updated.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Rebeck, seconded by Rabiner, the flotilla approved: “That the flotilla purchase a full page ad for the COW Dinner”.
BILL BOARD FOLLOW UP: An article on this project has to be submitted.
FLOTILLA SOCIAL: The flotilla agrees that “the December 17th meeting will be a social event. The venue to be decided,
NOVEMBER MEETING: The flotilla agreed that at this meeting goals will be set for 2010.
ANNUAL DUES: All flotilla members are reminded that there is an increase of $10.00 for next year’s dues. Annual Dues are now $35.00.
The meeting was adjourned at 2045
Submitted by:
Cadette, FSO-SR
September 24, 2009
The meeting began at 1940 hrs with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kushwarra FC, Gray FSO-VE, Hacku FSO-MA, Schmidt, Rabiner FSO-CM, Rebeck FSO-NS, Cadette FSO-SR, Young, Cooper, Rule.
STAFF REPORTS
Rebeck –OP: Two persons – Szabo and Gray -have attained the qualification of Crew. There are two more members of the flotilla listed for their QE qualification exam. Rebeck passed his QE check ride as coxswain. The flotilla has accumulated 163 patrol hours.
Rabiner –MT: Information was given to new members on steps for necessary member training qualification, and the process of accessing the e-directory.
Kushwarra –FC Report: Information was passed to the flotilla about the COW dinner and that deadline for ads is November 1. On a motion by Rebeck, seconded by Rabiner it was agreed that “ The flotilla pay for a full page ad in the COW brochure.”
Community Unity Day: A community Unity day will be held in South Brunswick on October 17. It was agreed that the flotilla should be present at this event between the hours of 1000 hrs to 1700hrs. On a motion by Rebeck seconded by Gray, it was agreed that “The flotilla rent space at this event with the purpose of hosting a public affairs event to showcase the work of the flotilla.”
ABS Training Course: The flotilla will lead a training course at the South Brunswick High School from Tuesday September 29, October 6, 13, 20.
Annual elections for Flotilla officers will be held at the October meeting.
The business meeting ended at 2030 hrs
The business meeting was followed by a TCT refresher training led by Rebeck.
Submitted
Cadette FSO-SR
August 27, 2009
The meeting began at 1935 hrs. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Kushwarra, Rabiner, Rebeck, Hacku, Szabo, Rule, Young, Cooper, J., Cooper, T., Cadette, Gray.
REPORTS
OP: Rebeck reported that 2 members of the flotilla performed their QE check ride and passed. They are now qualified as crew. There are two more candidates awaiting their check ride. The flotilla has accumulated 155 mission hours. He updated the flotilla on upcoming marine events.
MT: The ship store supply is current for member’s needs.
PA: The advertisement bill board on Rt.1 South has been erected. A special flotilla event is planned for 9/12/09 in the vicinity of the billboard to highlight the flotilla and the services offered to the public. The time frame suggested is 1100 to 1300 hrs. The venue is to be decided from the suggestions proposed. The poster and banner for the flotilla has also been completed.
PE: On September 29, boating classes will begin at South Brunswick. On a motion moved by Rabiner and seconded by Rebeck it was decided that the flotilla will bear the cost for state certification of anyone qualified to be an instructor. Each qualified person is required to be fingerprinted for security clearance.
NOTES AND INFORMATION
TCT: The required annual TCT refresher and the sexual harassment training module will be conducted at the next flotilla meeting by Rebeck.
The division picnic schedule for 80 has been cancelled
The nomination committee will be named in September for the election of officers in October.
The meeting was adjourned at 2030 hrs on a motion by Rabiner, seconded by Hacku
Submitted
Cadette: FSO/SR
July 23, 2009
The meeting began at 1940 hrs, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kushwarra FC; Szabo VFC; Rebeck FSO –OP/NS; Gray FSO-VE; Schmidt; Rabiner IPFC; Hacku FSO/MA; Cadette FSO-SR
Apologies were received from prospective members James Cooper, Tammy Cooper, Greg Rule.
STAFF REPORTS
Rebeck –AN: No report
Rabiner –CM: No report
Szabo – FN – The current account balance is $4598.00
Rabiner – IS: No report
Kushwarra – PV - Four visits were done by Rabiner
Cadette – MS: No report
Szabo – PS: No report
Rabiner – MT: No report
Rebeck – OP – Two training patrols were done on 7/14 & 7/16.
Gray – PE – There is a request from South Brunswick for the Flotilla to host a. boating course. A possible date of October 7 has been suggested. The PE will also respond to a request from North Brunswick for a boating course.
Cadette – SR: No report
Gray – VE – There will be an organized VE session on Saturday Aug.1,at 0730 hrs at the Edison boat ramp.
Rebeck – CS – The Flotilla website has been updated. Members were thankful and appreciative for the work done by Rebeck on this project.
Hacku – MA – materials are now available from the Flotilla’s ship store.
FC REPORT
The FC will indicate the uniform of the day for meeting and Flotilla events
The FC indicated that reports from Flotilla officers should be sent to their counterpart Division officers.
On Aug. 17, the Flotilla advertising banner will be placed on Rt. 1 at Finnegans Lane.
OLD BUSINESS
The Flotilla citation from Cmdr. Thad Allen was read.
The Flotilla banner is completed and available to be used at Flotilla events.
The meeting was adjourned at 2030 hrs on a motion by Schmidt, seconded by Gray.
Cadette FSO/SR
June 25, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kushwarra, FC; Cadette, FSO/SR; Rebeck, FSO/OP; Iadicicco, FSO/PA; Rabiner, IPFC, Schmidt; Hacku FSO/MA; Gray, FSO/VE.
GUESTS:
Greg Rule, Mark Young, James Cooper, Tammy Cooper.
The meeting began at 19:45 hrs, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
REPORTS
REBECK – AN: When patrols are in operation the activity of ATON verification will resume.
RABINER – CM: No report
SZABO – FN: There are no changes to report regarding the financial situation of the flotilla.
RABINER – IS: A reminder was given to members to submit their time and activity reports.
KUSHWARRA – PV; No report
CADETTE – MS: No report
SZABO – PS: Noted that ODU’s are authorized to be worn at flotilla meetings and public events.
RABINER – MT Some members of the flotilla completed the NAV70 course. An AuxPat course will be conducted at Sewaren
REBECK – OP: A patrol was done on 6/15. Some signoffs were done for the boat crew participants of the flotilla. Informed the flotilla that scheduled training exercise will be conducted at Sandy Hook as the USCG wants to use flotilla facilities so that CG members could practice boarding exercises. The scheduled dates are 7/11, 7/12, 7/18, 7/19, 7/25, 7/26.
GRAY – PE: No scheduled PE classes for the summer.
CADETTE – SR: No Report
GRAY – VE: A schedule to be submitted for activities in this area.
IADICICCO – PA: No report
BAUMAN – PB: No report
REBECK – CS: Requested members to submit information for the flotilla’s website.
HACKU – MA: the ship store is operational
OLD BUSINESS
Approval has been received for the billboard advertisement to be located on Route 1. The flotilla expressed thanks to Rebeck for the effort he has contributed to this activity.
NEW BUSINESS: The USCG Aux. 70th anniversary was celebrated on 6/23. The flotilla will receive a unit citation in honor of this anniversary.
The Division 4 picnic will be held on 8/8.
The flotilla approved on a motion by Rabiner, seconded by Schmidt, “that the flotilla will contribute the cost new members be invited to the picnic.”
On 8/15 there will be the Division 2 picnic at Sandy Hook.
On a motion by Gray, seconded by Rabiner, it was approved that “The flotilla design and purchase a banner for display at public meetings where the flotilla is present.”
The meeting was adjourned at 20:30 hrs.
Submitted – 6/28/09
Cadette FSO/SR
APRIL 23, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 17:35 and the Pledge of Alegiance was recited
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kushwarra, FC; Szabo, VFC, Rabiner, IPFC; Hacku, FSO/MA; Gray, FSO/VE; Cadette FSO/SR.
Apologies for absence: Rebeck FSO/OP
REPORTS:
FC: Fleet week will scheduled for May 22-26
The COW dinner: Ops awards will be given to individuals rather than Flotillas.
A motion was made by Rabiner, seconded by Gray, “That instead of the regular May meeting of the Flotilla, that the Flotilla hold an Opt-Out event”. The Flotilla voted approval of this motion
MT: Rabiner reported that four members of the Flotilla passed NAV 70
CM: Dates for signoffs to be decided for Comms and Boat Crew
FN: Szabo reported the Flotilla has $1342.26 in the savings account and 3494.40 in the checking account
PS: No responses were received from possible new flotilla members who were invited.
VE: A vessel inspection schedule was presented: May 3 at Morgan; May 9-11 at Perth Amboy, May 17th at South River.
The meeting ended at 20:45
Cadette, FSO/SR
February 26, 2009
The meeting began at 1935 hrs with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kushwarra FC; Szabo VFC; Rabiner IPFC; Hacku FSO/MA; Rebeck FSO/MV; Gray FSO/PE; Cadette FSO/SR
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Iadicicco FSO/PA
STAFF REPORTS
Aids to Navigation: Rebeck – No Report
Operations – Rebeck:
· TCT- Requals will be done by Rebeck on Feb. 17 at the RYC
· The date for a workshop on sexual harassment will be announced
· A goal was set for the final signoffs of the boat crew trainees to be completed by early summer
· The patrol season begins on May 1st
Communications: Rabiner – Dates for TCO workshops and signoffs will be announced
Information Systems: Rabiner – Reminded members of the procedures for entering and submitting activity forms
Marine Dealer Visitor: Kushwarra – No report
Finance: Szabo: The current balance of the flotilla is 3761.43
Marine Safety: Cadette – No report
Public Affairs: Rebeck reported;
· Upcoming Events in which Flotilla participation is requested – St. Patrick’s Day Parades - March 8 – Woodbridge; March 14th – Union; March 17th – New York
· May 16, Safe Boating Week begins
Vessel Examination: Gray – No Report
Communication Services: Rebeck – The new flotilla website is under construction. Rebeck presented a preview of the website.
Materials: Hacku – Distributed 2009 VSC materials
OLD BUSINESS
BOAT CREW EQUIPMENT:
The flotilla approved the following motion:
That the Flotilla purchase marine charts for members of the Boat Crew
Moved by Rabiner, seconded by Rebeck
The Advertisement Project:
The bill board project will cost about $550.00 for a four week period, or until the space is needed. The committee is exploring an appropriate venue and time frame.
On a motion by Gray, seconded by Hacku the flotilla agreed:” That a trac phone for advertisement be purchased.
SHIP STORE: On a motion by Gray, seconded by Rebeck, the flotilla approved: That up to $100.00 be allocated for the stocking of a ship store
BOATING COURSE:
The boating course in South Brunswick will begin in April
There will be an Opt out test on March 18 at the RYC
The meeting was adjourned at 2050hrs
Submitted:
Cadette FSO/SR
January 22, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kushwarra-FC; Szabo-VFC; Gray-FSO/VE; Rebeck-FSO/OP/NS; Rabiner-FSO/IS; Cadette-FSO/SR.
The meeting began at 1930hrs and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
FC COMMENTS:
EXPRESSION OF THANKS: On behalf of the flotilla, FC Kushwarra thanked the outgoing Flotilla Commander, Rabiner for his dedication and devotion to duty during his term of office as Flotilla Commander. Under Rabiner’s watch, the Flotilla made significant improvements and there was a high degree of member involvement.
UNIFORMS: the FC informed the Flotilla that the ball cap was now authorized for use with the Tropical Blue uniform.
MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting was adopted on a motion by Rabiner, seconded by Gray.
REPORTS
NS: No Report
CM: There will be a TCO workshop, led by Flotilla 44, at Sewaren on Jan 28 and Feb 4.
FN: The end of year 2008 indicated a balance of $5513.90
IS: Ro Report
PV: No Report
MS: No Report
MT: A Signoff workshop for Boat Crew participants will be held on Feb. 11.
Four members of the Flotilla will participate in the TCO workshop at Sewaren
OP: Rebeck brought to the attention of the Flotilla the total OP hours for the year 2008 of 199.9 hrs. The Flotilla approved his recommendation that the goal of the Flotilla should be a 50% increase of u/w hours from previous year, of each member to a goal of 300 hrs.
PE: No Report
SR: The draft of the 2009 was presented to members to make updates and corrections.
VE: The goal of the Flotilla is to increase the number of inspections performed. A team approach to completing this assignment was recommended and accepted.
PA: No Report
PB: No Report
CS: The Flotilla’s website is in the process of being upgraded.
MA: No Report
NEW BUSINESS
RECRUITMENT: A committee was mandated to explore strategies and methods for attracting new members. All members are asked to give suggestions of events and venues where the Flotilla can be present.
STAFF FUNCTIONS: The FC requested that FSO’s pursue diligently their area of responsibility, and that monthly reports should be sent to their respective Division Officer.
SHIP STORE: On a motion by Rebeck, seconded by Gray, it was approved that: The flotilla allocates the sum of $100.00 for stocking a ship store. Purchases made by members will reimburse the funding and store supplies.
FLOTILLA PHONE: The suggestion to purchase a mobile phone (so that the Flotilla will have one phone number for public responses) was tabled for the next meeting.
FLOTILLA CALENDAR: A 2009 Flotilla wall calendar is available for recording of events and long range planning.
The meeting was adjourned at 2045
A Crew Training workshop was led by Rebeck after the meeting
Submitted by
Cadette, FSO/SR
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