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Welcome Commander Elizabeth Young!

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Welcome to incoming DIRAUX, CDR Elizabeth Young

Farewell to Captain John Felker


Commander Elizabeth Young, has now taken the helm as our Director of Auxiliary for 1SR.
Many folks have already had the pleasure of meeting her, as she has shadowed Commander Felker
during this critical transition time.

Gail Venezio RCO- Sector NY-N
images: Ken Sommers VCP-13

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Commander Felker is being frocked at his Change of Command Ceremony. Commodore Nicholas Kerigan, ARCO, and COMO Charles Sferra assist in the frocking ceremony.

Commander Elizabeth Young and Commander John Felker officially perform the Change of Command with COMO Charles Sferra looking on.

The Kitty Shannon Trophy is presented to Hal Marschall DCP-13 by COMO Sferra, for most number of vessel examinations during Safe Boating Week.

Wayne Spivak DVC-AX and Hal Marschall DCP-13 display Auxiliary awards


Captain John Felker and Commander Elizabeth Young, both ponder their new roles and responsibilities.
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Stephen Ackerman, Harvey Miller and Dante Laurino enjoy moments together during the ceremonies.
Port Authority Inspector Kenneth Honig thanking 1SR for the "small boat handling course for local law enforcement" conducted at JFK airport.
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Thomas Venezio VCO claps for the cutting of the cake ceremony.

Commander Felker addresses the members of 1SR for the last time as our Director, and rank of Commander!

Members of 1SR carefully listen to board reports and presentations.

Mary Lou Wood, DSO-SR carefully monitors and records minutes of the meeting.

Bravo Zulu to this exceptional Auxiliary crew.

Paulette Nedro and COMO Sferra, enjoy some much-needed coffee during the break

Members of 1SR gather round the 6 foot sub sandwiches for the final farewell party for Captain John Felker.

A group of members gather for refreshments, fellowship and a Kodak moment!

COMO Nicholas Kerigan, ARCO and Paulette Nedro discuss future plans.

Wendy Kortewig and Marge Kortewig, VCP 10 enjoy each other’s company and the festivities.

Sharon Fox DCP-2 and Wayne Spivak DVC-AX enjoy the day’s events!

Members of 1SR enjoying fellowship and fun!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the fun and festivities, as evidenced by the smiles!

Some of 1SR finest supporters of the fellowship cornerstone!

Robert Borneman DCVP-22, Richard Mullare RCO-FSO/Moriches and Tony Wuestman share a great day of business, fun, celebration, and summer weather!

Round table discussion and celebration!

As you can tell, the meeting was well attended, and everyone had a great time. All send very best wishes to Captain Felker, for a job well done!

Theodore, also known as Theodorable, the Search and Rescue dog of Captain Scott Shields, rests after being honored by receiving an Honorary Auxiliary Membership
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