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Division 22 and the COAST GUARD BOATING SAFETY EXPO




The dignitaries who participated in The Blessing of the Fleet, which is organized every year by the local Power Squadron. Left to right- Angelo Giovanniello - District Executive Officer - Power Squadron, Joseph Frey - Commander Oyster Bay Power Squadron, NY Senator Carl Marcellino, Philip Rhoads - Past Commander Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Nicholas Kerigan Commodore USCG Auxiliary First Southern District, Robert Holub SN District 3 Commander Power Squadron

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Auxiliary vessel Ryans Daughter, with George Devine and crew spraying a fire hose/ dewatering pump at the Blessing of the Fleet
Division 22 Captain John Ilberg( left) and District Commodore Nicholas Kerigan in attendance at Bay Day
The Blessing of the Fleet led by the Oyster Bay Harbormaster, followed by the Coast Guards forty-one footer, USCG rigid inflatable and others in the parade. Some of the participants of the Kyak race can be seen in the background.
The Coast Guard Cutter Ridley approaching the pier at The Oyster Bay Waterfront Center which hosted the event. The Ridley docked so the public could take tours and meet some of the coasties providing our homeland security face to face
A bag piper leads the way for the color guard at the start of ceremonies for the day. The Ridley is in the background
Take Five and Flambouyant an Auxiliary Facility in the background, took part in the parade of boats during the blessing.
Chairman of the Auxiliary Bay Day Committee - Robert Borneman VCP Division 22 (Left) and Dick Collester, in charge of Auxiliary event security.
District Commodore Nicholas Kerigan and Flotilla Commander Manny Giudice of 12-03. Division 12 borders Division 22 on the West and participated in the event with a display shown in the background from 12-03 and they were joined by the Air Wing Flotilla12-07.
Flotilla Vice Commander Richard Werner of Flotilla 22-05 holding the plaque depicting the charter members names of the Flotilla created in February of 2003 with fifteen members, now at twenty-seven members and over twenty in the membership recruiting pipeline.
Auxiliary vessel Obsession passing the reviewing stand at the end of the pier, Obsession was also on patrol during the day with District Commodore Nicholas Kerigan aboard.
DSO/PS- Dante Laurino, standing next to one of the many signs made by members of Division 22. Over 30,000 flyers and 100 posters were distributed to help promote the event. In addition The waterfront Center promoted the event in the newspapers and on local radio stations.
One of the scull crews from The Sagamore Rowing Association participating in the Row Around the Bay event.
 

Commodore Nicholas Kerigan shares a moment with (Teddy) Theodore Roosevelt. Three members of Station Eatons Neck paddle their homemade craft during The Anything that Floats Race. Obviously it floats, but the Bay Constable is hanging around in the background, looking for a tow maybe?
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On June 7th, Division 22 and the Coast Guard Station at Eatons Neck held their first Annual Coast Guard Boating Safety Expo. The goals of the expo were to educate the public about safety on the water, introduce the public to the local agencies providing for Homeland Security and to recruit people for public education courses, vessel safety checks and membership in either the Auxiliary, The Coast Guard or The Coast Guard Reserve. It was a wet and cloudy day but everyone had a great time. Eatons Neck Station Commander CWO2 Mark Davenport summed up the day pretty well when he spoke to those in attendance and said "A rainy day in a free country is better than any day in a country that is not free."

The event included 15 tables of displays including all types of PFD's, fire extinguishers, pumps, various types of lines, and other safety gear. In addition, tables were set up under tents for the public to sit down and learn how to read charts as well as become familiar with the local boating area. Our newest Flotilla 22-05 set up their own tent for recruiting purposes and displayed a jet ski with safety information. The Divisions public affairs booth was also set up. Helicopter tours were planned but canceled due to the weather conditions. The Coast Guard provided a BBQ to feed everyone all day as well as the night before for our setup party.

The highlights of the day included the arrival and tours of the Coast Guard Cutter RIDLEY, a presentation of a new Flotilla 22-05 to the Town of Oyster Bay by the District Commodore and the Station Commanding Officer. The event, which was the largest public affairs event in the Divisions history, was attended by about one-hundred Auxiliarists and Coast Guard personnel.

The Coast Guard built a "boat" and entered it in the "Anything that Floats" race (It did float - with a crew of three). A Blessing of the Fleet, Row Around the Bay, Kyak Race, New York State Learn to Fish Program, marine flea market and other activities rounded out the day.


 Robert Borneman, VCP-22

images courtesy Ken Sommers D-AA 1SR

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CWO2 Mark Davenport, Station Commander from Eatons Neck speaking about the importance of the Auxiliary and encouraging the public to consider volunteer service to support their community and the Coast Guard.
Commodore Nicholas Kerigan presenting a plaque to the Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and Town Councilwoman Bonnie Eifler.
Left to Right: DCP 22 John Ilberg, DCP 13 Dick Mullare, VCP 22 Robert Borneman and VFC Flotilla 22-05 Richard Werner looking on during the presentation of Flotilla 22-05 to the Town of Oyster Bay.
The members marched in two by two formation to the stage area for the ceremony. Shown here (L to R) Claude Antonelli (Garrison Cap), Rich Werner VFC 22-05, Rich Light FC 22-05, Dick Mullare DCP13
The Coast Guards Color Guard preparing to march. A peaceful Oyster Bay can be seen in the background from Beekman Beach.
Members lining up to lead the march to the stage area. (L to R) DCP 22 John Ilberg, Commodore Nicholas Kerigan, DCP 13 John Mullare, PDCP 22 Richard Collester, VFC 22-05 Richard Werner, FC 22-05 Richard Light, Claude Antonelli 22-05
Members marching: (L to R) FC 22-02 Bill Raisch, Marilyn Michalowski 22-05, Mel Levin 22-01, James Cassello 22-01, Rhonda Ehrler 22-05 and Michael Stern 22-05
 Senator Carl L. Marcellino making his remarks to the audience. The Senator was instrumental in preserving the Oyster Bay waterfront area for all to enjoy and commented on how pleased he was to see it being used for the Bay Day event. A member of the Color Guard is seen to his left, Commodore Nicholas Kerigan and DCP 22 John Ilberg are on the Senators right.
 CWO2 Mark Davenport (top row in the foreground) prepares to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The bottom row from left to right are some of the new Flotilla 22-05's members Claude Antonelli, Jaime Van Dyke, Steve Gillespie, Tom Coddington, David Craft, Otis Sinnot, Gerald Raymon, Abid Shaikh and Rhonda Ehrler

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