Sector New York South Report
To All:
All Divisions have held their COW. Member training is on going in all Divisions. Most notable is “Operation Fog Knife” a Division 2 exercise with Division 2 and 14 participating. It will be using an MDA scenario to capture the bad guys. It sounds like great training and fun. Division 4 with Division 2 did a great job covering the Edison Boat Show.
PE classes are on going in almost every Flotilla. Our area Emergency Response Plan is complete to the Division level thanks to Division 4 IPDC Mike Rebeck. We are
striving to have flotilla plans in place by the end of March. We will then work on the OPIII plans and forms. The three required workshops are scheduled and will be complete by the May 31 deadline. Division 11 with 11-02 FC Victor Kleinman taking the lead will set up and run a Security Safety Booth at the ASIS security show at the Javits Center at the end of May. Division 12 is working with Division 5 and Station Kings Point to fulfill the Station needs.
I sent out a Fleet Week participation flyer and have received about 15 replies. Please pass the word out again to all members so those who want to help will reply.
A large number of our members will be attending the Conference and will be participating in many of the seminars.
I attended the American Waterways Watch (AWW) seminar Orland o Florida. I will share the information with all at the Conference.
Respectively submitted,
Frank M. Ferraiuolo RCO- SectorNY-South

I have set up a line of communication with all the DCPs and VCPs in my area. I have attended division meetings in the area and have introduced myself to our members. I will be attending all the COW’s except division 2.
I have e-mailed and spoken to the Captains on what we will try to accomplish this year. I explained what paperwork I would like forwarded to me. Each Division will set up its own goals and what needs to be improved. This year’s theme will be HARMONY. We will try and work together as a division and area for the common good of the boating public and the Coast Guard. We will be stressing the importance of putting differences aside to accomplish our goals.
In December, I met with Captain Wiltshire along with Steve, Gail and Tom. It was an interesting meeting and a good dialogue was held.
On January 9, Divisions 2, 4 and 14 met to establish training and emergency call out procedures. We are planning to test the system in March. More to follow. After the meeting we will see if we can include Division 11 also if feasible.
We will have a Captain’s meeting after the District Meeting hosted by Gail and myself with Sal Arrico on the MDA patrols. We will try and set up guidelines for these patrols .
Sector NYS also participated in the New York Boat Show with many members working our booth.
Fleet Week is coming and I have been in contact with Commander Felker on the Auxiliary participation. We might be involved in some new ways ,not just patrols and PA help. I will be the POC for this event and will be working with Gail and the Coast Guard for this event.
Respectively Submitted
Frank M. Ferraiuolo
RCO-Sector NYS

From: Stephen D. Ackerman, RCO ACTNY-S
To: Nicholas Kerigan, DCO D1-SR
Subject: SECNY-S Report

1. All Divisions are actively conducting Boat Crew and Coxswain training.
2. Neighboring Divisions are working to pool talent and resources for workshops.
3. PE classes are being conducted by all Divisions for the public as well as governmental organizations.
4. Winter and Spring OPS were conducted by those Divisions having available OPFACs and qualified members.
5. Plans are being made to integrate Currency Maintenance with multi-mission patrols.
6. Lady B continues to work with ACTNY for all missions.
7. AUXOP classes are being offered and advertised by all Divisions for all Divisions.
8. Public Affairs tables were set up during National Safe Boating Week promoting VSCs and the Auxiliary.
9. Fleet week participation was outstanding with tours being run at Staten Island (USCGC Katherine Walker) and Manhattan (USCGC Reliance). Working together with the Active Duty side of the USCG was extremely successful and rewarding.
10. Security clearances for both current and new members is underway.
11. All Divisions have completed OPS and VE workshops.
12. IT workshops are being conducted by all Divisions.
13. Recruiting of new members is an every day occurrence.
14. Watchstanding by Auxiliarists on the USCGC Line, ACTNY and the Brooklyn Recruiting Office is
being completed regularly.
15. New Flotilla growth is being considered by several Divisions.

Respectfully submitted,
Stephen D. Ackerman, RCO SECNY-S

From: Stephen D. Ackerman, RCO ACTNY-S
To: Nicholas Kerigan, DCO 1st SR
Subject; ACTNY-S Report
1. All Changes of Watch have been scheduled in this area without any duplication of dates.
2. The NY Boat Show at the Javits Center was successfully completed. The public requested information about boating classes as well as the requirements to join and be active with the
USCG Auxuiliary. The use of Coastie is appreciated at these shows by all children and parents as a tool for teaching about the wearing of PFDs and general boating safety. Additional Coastie operators are always needed.
3. All Divisions / Flotillas in this area have made plans to complete BS&S or BSC classes before the next boating season.
4. Mentoring is underway for Surface Operations as well as Air Operations.
5. Ice Patrols as well as Area Familiarization Patrols are being conducted daily by all air available crews.
6. Winter Surface Patrols are awaiting the issuance of PPE to start their patrols.&. A Public Affairs workshop is scheduled by Ken Stanley, ADSO-PA for ACTNY-S for January 25, 2003 for all DSOs, FSOs and all interested.