12 January 2006

To: COMO Charles Sferra

Cc: Thomas A Venezio, VCO

Cc: Edward Petrie, RCO Sector LIS

From: Dale M. Clayton, DCP 25 1SR

Subject: Division 25 Year End Report

Operations: Division 25 had 20 qualified operational vessels, 17 qualified coxswains and 27 boat crew. Two operational Division 24 and three operational vessels from Division 9, 1NR were utilized in support of operations at SARDET Fishers Island, NY and/or in parti- cipation during TOPOFF 3and the Head of the Connecticut Regatta. Overall, Division 25 completed 94 patrols and also scheduled 11 completed missions for vessels from Division 1NR.

Auxiliary Aviation: AuxAir completed 25 missions, resulting in 80 missions hours. Missions Had between 1 to 4 members on board for a total of 130 missions hours.

Auxiliary Communications: Five auxiliary personnel committed to 628.45 hours of watch- standing at Station New London. During TOPOFF 3 a communications was established for communications during this exercise.

Member Training: Three sessions open to all flotillas were held at White’s Point in Waterford. Many coxswains and boat crew participated, and were able to be QE’ed and/or be signed off on many tasks.

Public Education: Many Public Education courses were conducted during year 2005. The SO-PE did not submit a final report. However, BS&S, ABC, Coastal Navigation and GPS Courses were given by various Flotilla. It should be noted that Flotilla 25-09 offered the America Boating Course for women only on two separate occasions that were extremely well attended.

Recreation Boating Safety Program Visitors: Division 25 completed eight-two dealer visits during 2005. The newly appointed SO-PV has been actively collecting information for our list of Program Partners.

Vessel Examiner Program: Four hundred eighty-three Vessel Safety Checks were done in 2005. This number was extracted from AuxInfo, and may not include vessel checks done by Eustace Mike of Flotilla 25-02 who was removed from the record after his death, which would increase the actual number.

Goals for 2006:

Communication – Set up sessions with SOs and FSOs to improve vital communications transfer. Enlarge my email system to include all members with internet access so infor- mation from me will go directly to all members. Also, categorization of groups, ie. VE, CM, so they will receive communications pertinent to their speciality.

Member Training: Establish better coordination between SO-MT and SO-OP to get training done during the off-boating season in preparation for the upcoming boating season. help set up division wide training session similar to those held during 2005 at White’s Point.

End of Report

01 March 1, 2005

To: COMO Charles Sferra
Cc: John J. Ilberg, RCO-GRU/MSO-LIS
Cc: Judith Romanowski, D-AA

From: Dale M. Clayton, DCP 25 1SR

Subject: DIVISION 25 REPORT

1. The Division Change of Watch was held on 29 January 2005 at the Marriott Hotel in Groton.
The event was well attended. DCP Dale M. Clayton and VCP Bruce Tobiasson were sworn
In by Captain Peter J. Boynton, The Flotilla Flotilla Commanders were aworn in by John J
Ilberg, RCO and the Staff Officers were sworn in by Lt. Douglas Stark.

2. Public Education courses ACN, BCN ABC and BS&S are currently being offered by various
flotillas.

3. There are no surface operations in progress. However air operations are being flown.

4. Member training for crew, coxswain, and air observer are being conducted by various
flotillas.

5. Materials concerning the AIM program have been distributed to high schools, and one
College Fair has been attended.

6. Planning for the TOPOFF 3 exercise is in progress. Bruce Tobiasson, VCP is planning
Cold Water swim tests, and is putting together a roster of facilities, crew members and
coxswains to take part in the exercise, I am assembling a roster of other auxiliary auxiliary
members to be available for other duties as needed, such as watchstanders, ID checkers, and
communication personnel.

7. Augmentation at Station New London continues. A store on the second deck has been
completed. Regular watchstanding continues as well as administrative support.

End of Report

12 January 2005

To: COMO Charles Sferra
Cc: John J. Ilberg, RCO-GRU/MSO-LIS
Cc: Judith Romanowski, D-AA

From: Dale M. Clayton, DCP 25 1SR

Subject: DIVISION 25 REPORT

Year 2004 ended on a positive note in many areas. Operations were concluded with
fourteen patrols in the month of October, one of which was the Head of the River
Regatta with eight division vessels taking part. Three division personnel assisted in
the communication center for the regatta.

Winter Air patrols began in December with patrols of the upper Hudson River being
undertaken.

Member training in the month of October allowed five members to become qualified
crew.

Public Education courses that were completed during the last quarter of the year included
ABC, BS&S, ACN and BCN courses.

Division members continue to augment Coast Guard Station New London. The construction
of the Guard Shack was completed. Other jobs included watchstanding, boat crew, adminis-
stration support, and the usual general upkeep.

In December six members completed ICS 200/300 at Group Long Island Sound.

My goals for 2005 include the following:

Communication – This is an area that requires improvement. It is my goal to work with all
levels to establish greater communication both up and down the Chain of
Leadership.
Member Training – Working with the SO-MT, establish better coordination of member training
early in the year so that crews and coxswains are ready for the upcoming
boating season.
Operations: - Work with Station New London to set up better coordination in patrolling our
AOR. This includes communication between Station New London and auxiliary
vessels out on patrol. Working with the SO-OP to establish more patrols in
conjunction with the SARDET patrols, thereby providing more coverage during
the busiest boating time of Friday through Sunday.

End of Report

February 19, 2002
From: Eileen S. Christensen DCP 25 1 SR
To: COMO William Huling
Cc: Judy Romanowski D-AA
Karl Seelaus

Subject: DIVISION 25 REPORT

1. Division 25 had their Change of Watch and Awards Dinner on January 26 at the Groton Elks Club. In attendance were: CDR Seebald-Diraux 1SR, CDR Graham-Deputy Group Commander, CDR O"Dell-USCG Academy Legal Officer, LT Vincent Patterson-CO Station New London, BMC Vaught-XPO Station New London and COMO William Huling.

2. We are preparing to man Fishers Island SARDET again this summer. Peter Taylor is our Sardet coordinator.

3. Division 25 continues to augment Station New London. Jobs include: comms, boat crew, boat engineer, mess cook, painting and general upkeep, ice reporting and admin support. One member has become the station historian and is restoring documents and pictures. Our members have saved the Station over $8000 in labor projects during 2001.

4. Several boats and crews are standing by for Search and Rescue.

5. Division 25 provided support to the Leadership Development Center at the Academy and continues to support the Admissions office.

6. Several Public Education classes are in progress including one BCN and two ANC classes as well as Boating Safely and BS & S classes.

7. VSC plans for several ramp days on the Conn River and several major marina days are in the process of getting finalized.

8. Flotillas participated in the following boat & fishing shows.

a. Northeast Productions Conn Expo Center Boat Show
b. CMTA Hartford Civic Center Boat Show
c. Northeast Productions Conn Expo Center Fishing Show

7. We plan to participate in the upcoming boat and fishing shows:

a. CMTA Hartford Civic Center Fishing Show
b. Defenders Boat Show
c. Cedar Island Marina Boat Show

End of Report

January 15, 2002
From: Eileen S. Christensen DCP 25 1 SR
To: COMO William Huling
Cc: Judy Romanowski D-AA
Karl Seelaus

Subject: DIVISION 25 REPORTS

1. Division 25 is preparing for our Change of Watch on January 26 at the Groton Elks Club.

2. We continue to augment Coast Guard Station New London. Jobs include: comms, boat crew, boat engineer, mess cook, painting and general upkeep, ice reporting and admin support.

3. Several boats and crews are standing by for Search and Rescue.

4. Division 25 provided support to the Leadership Development Center at the Academy and continues to support the Admissions office at the Academy.

5. On December 16, Division 25 sponsored a Christmas Party for the children of Station New London personnel. Santa arrived aboard the 41 UTB and gave a gift to each child. He talked to each child about the good things that they have done and the things that they need to work on. All enjoyed games and refreshments.

6. Several Public Education classes are starting in January & February.

7. Flotillas are finalizing plans for the upcoming boat & fishing shows. We expect to participate in:

a. Northeast Productions Conn Expo Center Boat Show

b. CMTA Hartford Civic Center Boat Show

c. Northeast Productions Conn Expo Center Fishing Show

d. CMTA Hartford Civic Center Fishing Show

e. Conn College Boat Show

f. Defenders Boat Show

September 10, 2000
From: Joseph A. Romanowski DCP 25 1SR
To: COMO E. Lee Ward DCO 1SR
cc: Ronald Wilson RCO GRU/MSO LIS

Subject: DIVISION 25 REPORT

* OPSAIL 2000 CT was a great success due to the efforts of team Coast Guard. Auxiliarist not only from Division 25 and District one, but from all over the country participated. I thank all those that participated in New London and in back fill positions allowing Coast Guard regulars to be on hand.

* We had a Change of Command at Station New London. A number of auxiliarist from the Division were on hand filling the ranks. LT Vincent Patterson relieved LCDR Steve Sheridan. Following the Change of Command LCDR Steve Sheridan retired from the Coast Guard.

* Eagle has returned to the Academy from its summer cruise.

* VSC program needs work at the District level, we need to get more decals out to the examiners. You can't expect people to do VSC's if they can't get enough decals out of district. More are available now, but the time has passed and we have missed the opportunity to get out and reach the public. Next year we need to work on this early and supply the examiners with the tools they need.

* Flotillas are starting to prepare for the upcoming boat shows. These don't start till January but early preparation for them is what makes the events come off smooth.

* The Division nominating committee turned in their report. The nominees are Eileen Christensen for DCP and Rodney Short for VCP, if elected they will make an excellent team to lead the Division.

End of Report.

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