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| A "Plank Owner" is someone who is a member of the first crew of the new "ship". They're entitled to a souvenir of the ship should she ever be decommissioned and scrapped. As an Auxiliarist, that "Plank Owner" gets a certificate instead. |
Oh Boy, Cake!
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Commodore Kerigan, CDR.
Felker and Vice Commodore Sferra presided
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Dante Laurino,DSO-PS, Master
of Ceremonies, introduces CDR. Felker.
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Commodore Kerigan swears
in Katherine Zak, FC and Robert Foster, VFC.
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The "plank owners" of 14-06.
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New
DIRAUX CDR. John M. Felker Sharing Words of Wisdom with Newly
Planked Flotilla
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CDR.
Felker with Katherine Zak, FC and Robert Foster, VFC as they
display the plaque listing the plank owners.
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New
Auxiliarists - Proud to be American
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On
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 12 Noon, Division 14 of the US
Coast Guard Auxiliary saw the birth of a new flotilla on Staten
Island – Flotilla 14-06. This rare event took place outside
the Activities New York Building at Fort Wadsworth. A more
appropriate setting does not exist. Where else could one find
the American, Coast Guard and Auxiliary flags flying together?
Flotilla Commander Kathy Zak was presented with a “Plank” engraved with the members’ names by Cdr Felker. Master of Ceremonies Dante Laurino DSO-PS and Division 14 Captain Ray Zak gave the Auxiliarists certificates celebrating the chartering. CDR. Felker then bestowed a complete set of American and Coast Guard Auxiliary flags upon Flotilla 14-06. What wonderful mementos of this occasion. It was truly an honor ! Also attending the event were: CWO2 Chris Barthel USCG of Activities New York, VCO Charles Sferra, and RCO Activities New York South Stephen Ackerman. Pastor Gary Squire of Messiah Lutheran Church (the flotilla’s new home) also participated by leading the Invocation. Numerous Auxiliarists from the New York and New Jersey areas of the 1st Southern District attended. At the conclusion of the ceremony Flotilla Commander Kathy Zak, on behalf of the members, presented embroidered hats commemorating the occasion to numerous individuals who assisted in the commissioning of the flotilla and luncheon reception which followed. The founding members of 14-06 are: Raymond Zak DCP-14, Kathy Zak FC, Robert Foster VFC, Evelia Foster, Raymond Soper, Daniel Alavarces and William Metcalf. The newly sworn in Auxiliarists are: Donna Berg, Michael Berg, Paul Burset, James Emery, Kevin Frein, Frank Giasi, John Mazza, Vic Panzella, Charlene Skonieczny, Walter Skonieczny and James Slattery. Take notice when you see the name of “Flotilla 14-06". These people are movers and shakers. They are growing already – two new members have been BQ’d, and two more are being prepared. They are anxious to get involved. You will see their names in the future. Wish them luck ! Ray
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The invocation led by Pastor
Gary Squire of Messiah Lutheran Church - the Flotilla's new
home
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CDR. Felker explains the
significance of the planking ceremony.
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Voila! The new Flotilla!
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Alan Yuen DAA-1SR receives
a commemorative ballcap from Katherine Zak FC 14-06.
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Ray Zak DCP-14 displays
his plank owner certificate.
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CWO2 Chris Barthel USCG,
Shirley Ackerman DSO-SR and Steve Ackerman RCO-ACTNY-S.
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Quite an audience came to
wittness the Chartering.
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Frank M. Ferraiuolo DSO-OP
and Katherine M Ferraiuolo
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Alan Yuen D-AA 1SR and
his daughter Alexa
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Sherry
Kisver SO-CC 14 and Frank M. Ferraiuolo DSO-OP
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Frank M. Ferraiuolo DSO-OP
and Steven I. Kisver ADSO-OP-ADM
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Marie
Hansen and Paul Hansen VFC 14-1.
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