Beginning with the March, 2006 District Board Meeting, Division Captain Reports will be available as PDF files. This prevents a duplication of effort on the part of the CS Staff in presenting the reports.
Larry West - DSO-CS
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for September, 2007 (PDF will open in a new window).
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for June, 2007 (PDF will open in a new window).
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for March, 2007 (PDF will open in a new window).
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for September, 2006 (PDF will open in a new window).
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for June, 2006 (48k PDF will open in a new window).
DCP 15 report to the District Commodore for March, 2006 (32k PDF will open in a new window).
January 3, 2006
From: James Quaile
To: Charles Sferra, DCO, 01SR
CC: Herman T, RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR; Rod Halsted, VCP
Subject: Division 15 Report for January 14, 2006 District Meeting
- The Division Change of Watch was held November 14 at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. Jason Dorval from Cape Cod Air Station, who was one of our AIM candidates prior to entering the Academy, was our guest speaker. He gave a narrated slide show of his first hand experience in New Orleans as a rescue helicopter pilot. It was a great show with great photos of the Coast Guard in action. I’m sure he could be persuaded to give the talk at future events. Attendance at the COW was up (66 attendees) and the following guests attended:
- Captain Glenn Wiltshire, Commander Sector New York
- Commander Elizabeth Young, DIRAUX
- LT Jason Dorval, Pilot - Cape Cod Air Station
- CWO Mark Ferreira
- CWO Curtis Barthel
- BMC Gregg Marsili, Station Burlington
- Tom Venezio, VCO
- Gail Venezio, RCO
- Herman Tietjan, RCO
- Our COW is also our awards banquet. To determine awards the SO-IS compiled statistics to that date. Some highlights were
- Membership increase (3%)
- Member Training 608 hrs (53% increase)
- Operations 2854 hrs (40% increase)
- Public education 836 hrs (27% decrease)
- VSC & Dealer Visits 543 hrs (38% increase)
- Total 21,501 hrs (26% increase) [CG savings $439,540 ]
- We have several coxswain/crew members who have completed the cold water training and are interested in assisting the gold side this winter. They have no facilities but are willing to travel down to NY City, across to Portland or up to the Canadian border
- Flotilla 1509 organized a night SAR Training exercise on the Mohawk River on September 17, which was attended by members of several of the other flotillas.
- Participated in the training of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey.
- We participated in a "first responder" exercise in Albany County on October 2nd. This exercise is sponsored by the AMIC Group and involved several of the Albany Area first responder agencies. Auxiliary provided the "actors/victims" for this exercise. In addition to providing a public service it offered us the opportunity to become familiar with local responders and get an idea of how to interact the event we were involved in a real situation. It was also a lot of fun participating as actors and victims.
- The next Division Meeting will be held on January 18, at the Meeting Place, Lake George, NY.
Respectfully submitted,
James Quaile, DCP 15, 01SR
February 28, 2005
From: James Quaile
To: Charles Sferra, DCO, 01SR
CC: Gail Venezio, RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR
Subject: Division 15 Report for March 6, 2005 District Meeting
1. Active duty personnel from Station Burlington and Division 15 members
jointly manned a booth at Vermont Boat Show, Feb 18-20. The station brought
their new RB-HS (Response Boat, Homeland Security) to the show. It was
a huge hit with the boaters and attracted a much larger interest in the
booth than normal. Five firm candidates for membership were identified.
2. We are working with Station Burlington to develop a plan to coordinate
Auxiliary patrols on Lake Champlain between the two Flotillas that cover
the Lake. We are formulating common policies that would provide the Station
with a single point of contact for planning and coordination purposes
and a single operating procedure.
3. We have scheduled a training meeting for April 9th in Lake George that
will deal with all aspects of the MDA program; we have planned presentations
from the CM, PV, MT areas as well as others. In addition to presentations
on the MDA program, there will be a short presentation on what it takes
to become a radio facility and what it takes to become a PV (one of our
goals is to increase the number of Radio Facilities in the Division because
of the large geographic area we cover). We will also use this opportunity
to formally divvy up MDA visitation sites among the Flotillas to avoid
overlap. We will also cover the required VE, PV workshop.
4. Mr. & Mrs. VanNess, parents of one of our AIM student reviewed
their son’s career in the CG to date at our last Division meeting.
They indicated their willingness to speak to any families interested in
the AIM program.
5. Will have Auxiliary booth @ Lake George boat show; April 1-3
6. The next Division Meeting will be held on April 20th, at the Meeting
Place, Lake George, NY.
Respectfully submitted,
James Quaile, DCP 15, 01SR
January 4, 2005
From: James Quaile
To: Charles Sferra, DCO, 01SR
CC: Gail Venezio, RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR
Subject: Division 15 Report for January 15, 2005 District Meeting
1. All Division Staff Officer and Flotilla Staff Officers have been appointed
and Annual Unit Reports have been filed. Financial Reports and Inventory
Information are being collected and reviewed by Flotillas and Division.
2. As you know the Division Change of Watch was held November 14 at the
Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. To determine awards the SO-IS compiled
statistics to that date. Some highlights were
· Auxadmn & MT 13,399 hrs
· Operations 2,038 hrs
· Public education 1,150 hrs
· VSC & Dealer Visits 392 hrs
· Total 16,979 hrs (8.2 man-years)
3. Flotilla 1502 celebrated their 50th Anniversary at a dinner meeting
on October 2 at St Michael’s College in Colchester, VT.
4. About 8 Division members attended the Station Burlington Holiday Party.
5. The Division had 5 members stand watch at the NYC Boat Show.
6. I have appointed Rod Halstead, VCP, as liaison with Station Burlington.
He has met with BMC Gregg Marsili, OIC, to review needs of the Station
for upcoming year.
7. The Division has organized and trained an active Color Guard lead by
Terry Tremblay of Flotilla 1504. Among their many activities they represented
USCG Aux. in the NYC Veterans Day Parade. All members performed admirably.
8. The next Division Meeting will be held on January 19th, at the Meeting
Place, Lake George, NY.
Respectfully submitted,
James Quaile, DCP 15, 01SR
UPPER HUDSON, DIVISION 15
REPORT FOR JUNE 21,2004
TO: Nick Kerigan DCO-01SR
CC: Gail Venezio RCO-Sector NY-N
Judy Romanowski D-AA
Shirley Ackerman D-AA
FROM: Paul H. Phillips DCP 15
Mar. 13, T.C.T. at “The Meeting Place”, Queensbury, N.Y. Training by Senior Chief James Stuedle,
Station Burlington.
Apr 10, Division Training and Operations workshop was conducted at the “Lake George
Association” building in Lake George, NY. Tom Venezio IPRCO-N presented the
seminar and workshop to the members.
Apr 21, Division 15 meeting at “The Meeting Place” in Queensbury, NY. This meeting was attended by CDR J. M. Felker, USCG and CWO Mark Ferreira, USCG. CDR Felker presented Tom Venezio with the AUXOP pin. CDR Felker also spoke briefly on important issues. CWO M. Ferreira handed PEPIRBS to the Coxswains in attendance and provided an explanation on use and care. Gail Venezio brought communications from District. An appeal was made to the FC, VFC, SO and members present to support the upcming planned events. DCP Phillips stated that Division 15 was starting a Color Guard for use in parades and other public events. CDR Felker offered his assistance and follow-up by sending a training manual and the name of SSGT Gwilt, USMC as a training officer. There were 45 Auxiliary and Coast Guard members in attendance, which was the largest number ever to attend a Div.15 meeting (thanks to the number of Coxswains that were there). Concerns from the FC’s on disenrollment were again brought up on the floor. Included in the DCP report to the FC’s was a package on disenrollment procedures. DCP Phillips has started a logging procedure to trace disenrollment forms sent to District.
May 12, Flotilla 15-09 was asked to provide a Boating Safety Booth at a Health and Safety Fair at the GE Global Research and Development Center in Schenectady, NY. The information Booth provided about 500 attending with material on the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Boating Safety.
May 18, At the Pashley Elementary School, in Glenville, NY Capt. Scott Shields told the story of] “A Man and His Ground Zero Search and Rescue Dog Bear.” Through the efforts of the] Venezio's and their involvement with Capt. Shields during 911 this very important day] and the efforts of many organizations was relived. Capt. Shields has very high praise for] the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary. Flotilla 15-09 with a dozen members present and in] uniform had set up a Safety Booth for the evening.
May 22, Division Currency Maintenance/ Boat Crew Training was conducted on Lake George, NY-Harris Bay Yacht Club. Tom Venezio IPDCO-N conducted the morning classroom training with CWO M. Ferreira assisting. The afternoon session used Facilities that were trailered to Lake George as well as those already docked on the lake. This was the largest number of members and Facilities to ever participate in a Division Currency Maintenance/ Boat Crew Training.
May 24, CPR re-certification was done at Pashley Elementary School for the members of the Auxiliary. This is a yearly program offered to members to keep up their qualifications. May 26, Memorial Day Parade in Scotia, NY. This was the first appearance of the newly formed
division color guard. Members from 3 flotillas make up the color guard. The tug boat facility “Thimble” along with members of the auxiliary always turn out for this fun event.
Jun 4, A Division 15 surprise party was held at Eddy’s restaurant in Fort Ticonderoga, NY for Senior Chief James Steudle, Station Burlington. SCJS will be leaving Station Burlington on June 18th, and this party was in recognition of his close work and assistance with Division 15. Members from 5 of the 6 flotillas attended. The Division presented SCJS with a panorama painting of Lake Champlain and an inscribed table clock for his new station / home.
Jun 5, Flotilla 15-13 was assisted by 15-09 with the Elks Club Kids fishing derby at Fort= Ticonderoga, NY. The two Facilities from 15-09 were trailered 110 miles to provide= water safety for the event and do signoffs. Flotilla 15-13 members maintained shore side= assistance and a Safety Booth. Attendance was about 150 children plus adults.
Jun 9, Color Guard training was held at the Reserve Training Center Building in Albany, NY.= SSG Gwilt, USMC conducted training in flag, rifle and marching orders. SSG Gwilt had= the drill team use the Marine flags and rifles during the instruction and in a few hours the= group had a more military look.
Jun 10, Flag Day parade, Burnt Hills, NY. Members of 15-09 and 15-04 participated. The= Division Color Guard took advantage of the prior night training and made an excellent= representation of the Auxiliary. The Facility “Thimble” served as a float carrying two= members with the others marching. At each of the parades a tailgate party is hosted= before the parade by the Auxiliary, which makes the parades a social and fun event.= Jun 18, Change of Watch, Coast Guard Station Burlington. Members of the division have been= invited to attend this event which is at 11:00. BMCS James R. Steudle will be relieved= by BMC Gregg M. Marsili. Some members who attend this event will be leaving shortly= after the conclusion, as they will be traveling to Fort Wadsworth for District meeting on the 19th.
= Finger printing is continuing at various locations-Police Departments, Station Burlington.
Division upcoming dates that are firm:
Jul 3, Launching of the Lois McClure at Burlington, VT. Flotilla 15-02 requested Division
assistance.
Jul 6, Starting on July 6th and every Tuesday night during July and August, 15-09 will be providing one to two Facilities for Safety Patrols on the Mohawk River. Their area of operation will be in Scotia, NY for a semi-pro water skiing team.
Jul 18, Division Picnic and meeting - Moreau Lake State Park
Aug 1, Turning Point Parade at Schuylerville, NY.
Aug 6, Saratoga Raceway Veteran’s Recognition Day at Saratoga, NY.
Sep 11, District Board Meeting at Mystic Marriott.
Sep 15, Division Meeting and election at “The Meeting Place”, Queensbury, NY.
Nov 14, Change of Watch at the Queensbury Hotel, Glensfalls, NY.
Events not firm:
Jul 6-15, Great Hudson River Paddle.
Jul 17-24, Member Training on the Hudson River.
February 18, 2002
FROM: Paul J. Bartoszewicz
TO: William Huling, DCO, 01SR
Via: judy.romanowski@Uconn.edu
CC: Thomas Venezio, RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR
Subject: DIVISION 15 REPORT for March 3, 2002 District Meeting
1. Goals for Division were set at the January quarterly meeting to include growth within each flotilla, maintain a high degree of communication between elected and staff officers, especially for Operation Patriot Readiness, coordinate Division-wide training sessions, and to promote "fun" activities to help retain members for 2002.
2. Also at the January meeting the Division 15 staff officers were sworn in, and the 2002 Division budget was adopted.
3. Dealt with a Flotilla Commander who lost his qualification in an Auxiliary program (the only one he was active in) at the same time he assumed office for another term. He was removed from office, and a new election is to take place at the March, 02 flotilla meeting.
4. Winter-Spring Public Education Courses are being conducted by Flotillas.
5. The AIM process is underway in Division 15.
6. A Division-wide OP staff TCT training will be held on February 23, 2002. This is the first of four Division-wide training sessions planned to take place during this spring. Since our area is such a large geographical area, we plan to "regionalize" these training sessions sponsored by the Division.
7. Plans were drawn up for two events in May:
a. The NYS Marine Law Enforcement workshop, which the Auxiliary helps out with vessels.
b. A Division-wide support of National Safe Boating week
8. Next Division Meeting is scheduled for April 24th in Queensbury, New York
Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Bartoszewicz, DCP 15, 01SR
January 05, 2002
FROM:
Paul J. Bartoszewicz
TO: William Huling, DCO, 01SR
Via: Thomas Venezio,
RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR
Subject: DIVISION 15 REPORT for January 19, 2002 District Meeting
1. Winter-Spring Public Education Courses have been scheduled and beingconducted by Flotillas
2. Support for Winter-Spring Boat Shows are being finalized by Flotillas
3. All Staff and Officer positions have changed over in an orderlymanner and in the process of accounting for all property and monies.
4. AIM process is underway
5. Conducting staff training for various positions
6. Next Division Meeting is scheduled for January 23rd in Queensbury,New York
Respectfully
submitted,
Paul J. Bartoszewicz, DCP 15, 01SR
September 15, 2000
From:
Karl F. Saboda, DCP 15, 01SR
To: E. Lee Ward, DCO, 01SR
Via: Charlie Sferra,
RCO-ACTNY-N, 01SR
Subject: Division 15 - Report Period June 24th to September 15th
1. Successful Operations season on all the various bodies of water in AOR. (Rich Snider-SO-OP)
2. VSC activity down from last year CME numbers. (Ray Dahle-SO-VE)
3. Numerous members completed various levels of Boat Crew Program qualifications with total number in program up. (Barb Chick-SO-MT)
4. Member training in IT and VE continue and total qualified members has increased. (Barb Chick-SO-MT)
5. Successful recruiting year for new members to the Division, especially Flotilla 15-02 with eight new members. (Brij Bharteey-SO-PS)
6. Plans are being made for Division "end of season" get together and our change of watch ceremony. (Gregg Trask SO-CS and Virginia Wagoner)
7. Plans are being made by the various flotillas in establishing the Fall and Winter public Education courses (Tom Venezio-SO-PE)
Respectively submitted,