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WE’RE THE ONE
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, District 7– FLOTILLA 12-1 LAKE MARION MEETINGS: 3RD WEDNESDAY OF MONTH AT 7:00 PM
AT CLARENDON CO EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPLEX, COMMERCE ST, MANNING
NEXT MEETING: August 15, 2012
Information contained in this newsletter is for official US Coast Guard & Coast Guard Auxiliary
use only under the Privacy Act of 1974. The Auxiliary is guided by the current equal opportunity
policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard. No person shall be subject to discrimination in
the Auxiliary or its programs because of race,color,religion,sex,age,national origin or disability.
Editor: Sue Carty FSO-PB, 803-478-7022, [email protected]
AUGUST 2012 Volume III Issue 7
HISTORY OF COAST GUARD DAY - AUGUST 4
WASHINGTON - August 4 is celebrated as Coast Guard Day to
honor the establishment on that day in 1790 of the Revenue Cutter
Service, forebear of today's Coast Guard, by the Treasury Depart-
ment. On that date, Congress, guided by Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton, authorized the building of a fleet of ten cut-
ters, whose responsibility would be enforcement of the first tariff
laws enacted by Congress under the Constitution.The Coast Guard
has been continuously at sea since its inception, although the name
Coast Guard didn't come about until 1915 when the Revenue Cut-
ter Service was merged with the Lifesaving Service. The Lighthouse Service joined the Coast Guard in
1939, followed in 1946 by the Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection. Finally, in 1967, after
177 years in the Treasury Department, the Coast Guard was transferred to the newly formed Depart-
ment of Transportation.
Coast Guard Day is primarily an internal activity for active duty Coast Guard personnel, civilian mem-
bers, reservists, retirees, auxiliarists, and dependents, but it does have a significant share of interest out-
side the Service. Grand Haven, Michigan, also known as Coast Guard City, USA, annually sponsors the
Coast Guard Festival around August 4. Typically it is the largest community celebration of a branch of
the Armed Forces in the nation.
Photo: Enforcing the Tariff, Charleston, South Carolina Painting by Robert Lavin, USCG Image Library , Source: Navigator Express
FSO-DV: FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICER- DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
New Staff Officer Position
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has created a new staff officer position.
Could this be something for YOU? See the job description on page 5.
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A Note from the Flotilla Commander Joe Livingston
mail to: [email protected] It is summertime in the South and it is HOT, HOT, HOT! In a few months we will probably be
reviewing the signs of hypothermia and how to avoid it, but this time of year, as we are out and
about on patrols and vessel exams and other outdoor activities, we need to be mindful of the
signs of heat stress, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and how to avoid them.
When the temperature is hovering near 100 degrees and the humidity is high, outdoor activity
can actually be dangerous, so if you must be outdoors be careful to stay in shade as much as
possible and stay hydrated by drinking PLENTY of water. Take frequent breaks from physical
activities, and take action immediately if you begin to feel nauseous or dizzy, begin to feel
"clammy", stop perspiring, or experience any of the other signs of over
heating.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious medical emergencies that
demand immediate attention and medical treatment. The oppressive
heat of this time of year certainly makes many outdoor activities a chal-
lenge so be smart, drink lots of cool liquids, limit physical activity, and
stay as cool as possible. ............. Come to think of it, when it's 100
degrees out, just stay inside with the AC on MAX!!!! ........
SEMPER PARATUS!
A Note from Vice Commander John Owen
mail to: [email protected]
Summer boating season is almost over and the heavy fishing season
is gearing up. There is no better way for our boating public to ensure
their safety on the water than a Vessel Exam and the completion of
the USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating Course. Please make an effort to
get out and catch boats and boaters coming in for the past season and
launching for the new one. Persistence will pay off - stay out there.
Great job by everyone on the Safety Zone stencils. Let's make a goal
to have all public ramps done this year and work on the private one
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SEPTEMBER 2012 EVENTS:
September 6 - Army Parachute Jump at Lake Murray- contact Perry Moses III for
information or if you would like to participate
September 20-September 23 - DTRAIN (2012 District 7 Fall Training Meeting)
The conference will be held at the St. Petersburg Hilton Bayfront Hotel, St Petersburg, FL
FUTURE EVENTS:
January 11-13, 2013 - Division 12 COW (Change of Watch), Myrtle Beach, SC
Mark your calendars for this annual event. Details to follow in the upcoming months.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
JOHN OWEN - Sustained Auxiliary Service - Second Award
(750 volunteer hours per award)
June 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2
3 4 5 6 7 8
9 PA and VE
Events– see
below
10 11 12 13
14 15
16
17
Father’s Day
18 19 Deadline-
FSO reports
to DSOs
20 FLOTILLA
MTG, 7PM
Summer begin
21 22 23
24 25 26 27
28 29 30
July 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Independence
Day
5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Div 12 Mtg,
Mt Pleasant
15 16 17 FL 12-1
Chartered on
July 18, 2009
18 FLOTILLA
MTG, 7PM
19 20 Deadline
for FSO re-
ports to DSO
21 ICS 210,
Drag Boat
Races
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
August 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Coast Guard
Day
5 6 7
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 FLOTILLA
MTG, 7PM
16 17 18
19 20 Deadline
for FSO re-
ports to DSO
21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28
29 30 31
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OTHER FLOTILLA NEWS:
FLOTILLA 07-12-1 STEERING COMMITTEE FOR 2013 FC – VFC ELECTIONS:
To All Members of 07-12-1:
- Each year we elect our FC and VFC the election will be held at a 12-1 flotilla meeting prior
to December 31, 2013.
- Any member that wishes to be considered, please notify Don Carty.
NEW FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICE FOR USCG AUXILIARY:
FSO-DV: FLOTILLA STAFF OFFICER- DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The responsibilities for this new position are on the following page. Please contact
Joe Livingston FC with any questions or if you would like to be considered for the office.
NEW ABS (ABOUT BOATING SAFELY) COURSE:
Please see FSO-PE report for information on next course.
ANSC (AUXILIARY NATIONAL SUPPLY CENTER) IS AGAIN IN OPERATION:
ANSC in St. Louis, Missouri was closed down last April 28 because of severe weather
Damage. It reopened last month . The catalog may be found on website www.cgauxa.org or
http://www.cgauxa.org/pdf/DCATAug-06.pdf
THREE LIFE JACKETS DONATED BY U.S. COAST GUARD:
The Coast Guard donated three life jackets to Flotilla 12-1. As FC, Joe Livingston was
given one which he will have serviced before use. The remaining two life jackets will need
to have kits purchased for $65.00 to make them workable and add U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary on the back. One of these two was taken by William Hayes.
Please contact Perry Moses is you would like to have the remaining life jacket
or if you have any questions.
ARMY PARACHUTE JUMP AT LAKE MURRAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2012:
Three Flotilla 12-1 OPFACs will be assisting at the Army Parachute Jump. Crew members
are still needed. If you are interested, please contact Perry Moses.
DTRAIN (DISTRICT 7 CONFERENCE):
There are lots of opportunities for learning and a lot of fun that occurs at the annual
District 7 Fall Conference or DTRAIN every September in St. Petersburg, FL. In addition, you get to meet a lot of terrific Auxiliary
members from all over District 7 including Puerto Rico
and the US Virgin Islands.
If you have never attended, this is a great year to
hopefully start a new annual event to expand on your
experiences as a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist.
Information on DTRAIN is on pages 13 and 14.
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United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary Job description
Title Flotilla Staff Officer - Diversity & Inclusion
Abbreviation FSO-DV
Responsibilities In addition to the general duties of any staff Officer, the Flotilla
Staff officer for Diversity is under the immediate supervision of the VFC and shall be assigned all responsibilities for matters relating to diversity management.
The FSO-DV
Will ensure that the Strategic Plan for Managing Diversity is carried out and work to drive diversity and inclusion throughout the Flotilla.
Will compile, track and review all diversity statistical information for the Flotilla and report said information to the SO-DV and be the contact for all information on the NACO 3 Star Award for Excellence in Diversity.
Will be responsible for conducting and coordinating all Flotilla level training in the areas of Diversity and Inclusion.
Will work with any and all Flotilla staff for outreach in recruiting and training in all areas served.
Will submit highlights of diversity information and best practices to the Flotilla members for use and implementation as a part of member recruitment.
Will solicit information and pass along ideas up the chain and onto the Auxiliary Diversity Leadership Council.
Will be a role model and leader in the creation of a comprehensive approach to behavior and attitude change for all leaders.
Rev: 24-APR-2012
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FLOTILLA MEETING - JULY 18, 2012
Photos by Sue Carty
At left:
John Owen, on left, accepting his
Award, Sustained Auxiliary Service -
Second Award, from Joe Livingston FC
Below:
Two photos of members and guests
taken during the July flotilla meeting
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SAR (SEARCH AND RESCUE) DURING 2011 ATON PATROL
Photos and article by Dick Phillips
An actual SAR on Lake Marion occurred toward the end of an ATON Patrol (Aids to
Navigation Patrol) during the spring of 2011 and I wanted to share the photos I had taken
during that SAR. Miss Ally, the OPFAC of Perry Moses, was the boat used for the patrol with
Perry as coxswain, John Owen as crew and myself aboard.
We were finishing up our patrol for the day when we received a call (VHF) from DNR that a
small boat reported it had run out of fuel. They had a rough idea of where they were down near
the end of the dam. We immediately went into a SAR mode and headed for the area indicated.
The boat we were looking for had a low profile and was difficult to locate. Even with a adult
standing in the distressed boat signaling, it was difficult to identify the image of a man from the
numerous trees in the lake were they were fishing. There were several adults on board as well
as young child. John was finally able to locate them and we took them in a stern tow to
Randolph's landing. The boat operator told us they were very glad to see us.
Above: John Owen observing as
Miss Ally approaches the disable boat.
Above right: Appreciative boaters watch
as help arrives.
Below right: Disabled boat being towed
to Randolph’s Landing.
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COOPER RIVER PATROL—JUNE 20, 2012
Supplement to July’s Newsletter Article by COMO Jay Dahlgren
Additional Photos by Deborah Lee FL 12-10 and COMO Jay Dahlgren FL 12-1
The Cooper River Patrol on June 20, 2012 comprised a crew of members from three flotillas:
Don Carty, COMO Jay Dahlgren, Larry Odom FL 12-1; Vito Giardina, DCDR 12, FL 12-10;
and Deborah Lee, FL 12-6.
The patrol started from Navy's RecSta in Pinopolis, down through the Santee Cooper Locks
into Charleston Harbor and back. The patrol also encountered an unexpected tow for two men
in a disabled 17-foot boat.
Pictured from left: Don Carty, crew; Larry
Odom, crew; COMO Jay Dahlgren, cox-
swain and Vito Giardina DCDR Div 12,
crew.
Pictured below from left:
Don Carty, Larry Odom, Deborah Lee
(crew) and Vito Giardina
Two pictures shown below:
For those of you who have
never had the opportunity
to go through the locks,
these photos are priceless!
The locks opened looking North Inside of the locks before water level rises
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FLOTILLA 12-1 PATROL - JULY 4, 2012
Article and photos by COMO Jay Dahlgren
LOCHS M&M PLUS TAIL RACE MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL JULY 4TH PATROL
It was another very successful two-lake patrol (both Marion & Moultrie). Only this time we
added the Tail Race Canal. It was the Fourth of July 2012 and both lakes and the Tail Race
were teeming with recreational boating activity. Our crew consisted of Perry Moses, William
Hayes, Don Carty, and COMO Jay Dahlgren.
It is believed we made many friends of the Auxiliary during this patrol... mostly during our
rafting up in the locks and assisting another boat to raft up to us. Our Ops Officer Perry and VE
William Hayes just could not resist doing a VE check while rising in the locks from the canal to
Moultrie (a 75’ lift). Perry also conducted a 'Man Overboard' drill en route to Lake Moultrie. It
appears the boaters were quite appreciative of our presence and most had not seen a patrol
facility in their area before so that itself made us quite pleased. The crew did not miss a chance
to talk up the Auxiliary and extend invitations to many.
We also came upon what appeared to be a boater in need of assistance while awaiting the
opening of the locks. It turns out the boater could not put his I/O engine down (hydraulics?) but
claimed he could make it back to the
Navy RecSta without assistance. It
was a wonderful seven-hour safety
patrol in spite of the triple digit
temperature.
Above: The crew pictured from left to right:
Perry Moses, Don Carty and William Hayes
Right: Other boaters along with those in our patrol
boat waiting out the ride up (or down, maybe?)
in the locks.
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******** STAFF OFFICER REPORTS ********
CoMmunications– Don Kerl
Communications Services - Tammy Rodvansky
FiNancial– Sep Harvin
Human Resources– John Owen
During our last meeting, Don Kerl, brought his neighbor, David Wilson, to our meeting.
Thanks Don and David. We have Richard Willis, who is trying to complete the application
process, and I have been in contact with a new potential member who plans on attending the
next meeting.
Information Systems– Don Carty
- All mission forms should be submitted as quickly as possible.
- 7029 forms should be turned in near the end of each month.
- Remember to let me know if you have any info in AUXDATA that needs to be
updated; telephone number, email address, etc.
- Please feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns.
MAterials– Greg Williams
ANSC (Auxiliary National Supply Center) is again in operation
Marine Safety - Dick Phillips
REMINDER FROM JOHN OWEN VFC:
To all Flotilla Staff Officers - It is very important to provide monthly reports to your
Division Staff Officers (SO) and our Flotilla Commander. The information is vital for us to
report any and all activities, etc., on up the ladder. Even though you may not receive a
request from your Division SO, please be responsive yourselves.
I also want to thank you for being informative to me at the meetings or sending emails when
you are not present.
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Member Training– Perry Moses III
The training section at our regular flotilla meeting included a PowerPoint presentation on the
various SAR’s patterns (Search and Rescue) along with the proper nomenclature to be used in a
SAR’s event. During the month of July, Sep Harvin completed the ICS 200 course and he along
with William Hayes attended and completed the ICS 210 course at Station Charleston on
July 21.
I encourage all of our members to continue to upgrade their qualifications. We need
more of our members to take and complete the Auxiliary Procedure Course to be eligible for
elected office. We also are in need of more VE and PV qualified members. If you have any
questions about starting to work on these certifications, please let your FSO-MT know.
Navigation Systems - Dick Phillips
OPerations– Perry Moses III
July was a busy month with several patrols scheduled during the July 4th week.
#1: We began our safety patrols the weekend prior to July 4 with a patrol scheduled for
June 30; however, this patrol was canceled due to the extreme hot weather forecast for the day.
#2: Another patrol took place on July 4 aboard the “Master Chief” with Jay Dahlgren, cox-
swain and Larry Odom, Don Carty and William Hayes as crew.
#3: Another patrol occurred on July 7 aboard the “Reel Thrill” with Joe Livingston, Coxswain
and Perry Moses, Crew. This safety patrol commenced at John Land Landing on Taw Caw and
proceeded across Lake Marion to the Orangeburg side of the lake and then west to I-95 across
the lake back to the Clarendon side and Polly’s Landing. We then retreated back to the
Orangeburg side and proceeded down the lake to the cross channel towards the dam and into
Wyboo before returning to Taw Caw and John Land Landing. The weather was still very hot
and the crew was glad to be moving.
#4: A fourth patrol original planned to maintain a safety zone around the drag boat races in
Taw Caw on July 21 became a training patrol with the “Reel Thrill” with Joe Livingston, cox-
swain and Perry Moses crew along with the “Master Chief” with Jay Dahlgren, coxswain and
Vito Giardina DCDR Div 12 and Deborah Lee FL 12-6 as crew.
We used this occasion to get in some needed practice of towing evolutions. The “ Reel Thrill”
undertook two or three towing evolutions including both stern tows and side tows. All aboard
the OPFACS (Operational Facilities) welcomed the unusually long break for lunch due to
sharing the Goat Island Restaurant with the Swamp Fox Boat Club.
On the down side, we are now on a very limited schedule of patrols until October 1, 2012. We
have been notified by Station Charleston that only patrols authorized to assist the Coast Guard
will be approved until further notice. I assume that that means that the next patrol opportunity
will be September 6, 2012 for the parachute jump on Lake Murray.
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Public Affairs– Joseph Newman
Newspapers on both sides of Lake Marion are now carrying
announcements about our monthly meeting in Manning.
On June 9, we set up a PA Booth in the Sumter Wal-Mart and
handed out boating safety literature. The event was arranged with
Wal-Mart to encourage patrons to have and to wear life vests.
Also on June 9, we set up a PA booth with the flotilla trailer at
Naval Shortstay in Moncks Corner to coincide with a company
retirement event for VFC John Owen.
We intend to extend the momentum from National Safe Boating Week by continuing to
stencil all of the major public boat ramps on Lake Marion. We have received appropriate
authorization from Santee Cooper and Orangeburg County.
PuBlications– Sue Carty
REMINDER: FSO reports and any articles that any member would like to submit for the
newsletter are due this month on July 25. If you need more time, please let me know so I am
aware that you will be submitting an item for the newsletter.
IMPORTANT: If a staff officer gives a verbal report at a flotilla meeting, please email me
the information you gave. By a staff officer emailing me their report, I will be able to include
that information in the newsletter to pass on to all our members.
Public Education– Don Carty
I am trying to schedule another ABS course for late September or October 2012. The
Clarendon County EMS team will be using the training facility during this time, so I am
looking for other places to hold a class.
Feel free to contact myself or Ellen Newman for any questions or concerns.
Program Visitor– Lee Rudd
In recent visits to dealers, I have tried to impress upon them the importance of educating the
boating public.
What does it take to get the public to take notice? I am trying to figure this out.
Does anyone have any ideas or have any questions.
SecRetary– Bob Young
The June flotilla minutes were approved at the July meeting.
Vessel Examiner– Ron Cunningham
I would like to remind everyone that even though we are in the middle
of the summer boating season that we have not done quite enough
vessel exams to keep the public educated and safe.
Also, we have decals available and paddle boat ID stickers on hand.
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DTRAIN (DISTRICT 7 FALL TRAINING MEETING)
SEPTEMBER 20-23, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG HILTON BAYFRONT HOTEL
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
(Cont’d)
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DTRAIN (DISTRICT 7 FALL TRAINING MEETING) - Cont’d
HOW TO FIND D7 Training (AKA Conference)
Go To: http://www.uscga-district-7.org/ , Go to the Whats New page , We have all the links for
DTRAIN on The Whats New Page.
Or go to LEFT SIDE of page and click on MEMBER INFORMATION TAB, Tabs will appear
and third tab down will be DTRAIN MEETING, Click on that tab and the Training Page will
appear. At top of Page in the Middle, third item down is GO TO AGENDA 2012 hit enter and
you will see a copy of the Agenda. The fourth item down is PDF Registration form to be
printed off and mailed with your CHECK to Lou & Marianne Conti, their address is on the
registration form.
To use your CREDIT CARD go to: www.d7materials.org this is material store webpage. Also
on their webpage is the agenda and registration form for you to use IF you do not want to use
the District Web Site page.
We are trying to make this simple as we can. If any questions, please feel free to call:
Carolyn Hooley, D7 Fall training, Chair 405.612.5578.
SOME TOPICS OF INTEREST DURING THE TRAINING: - Flotilla Leadership course AUXOP - PE – Best Practices
- WOW II - Award Writing
- Marine Safety Workshop - VE Workshop
- Leadership Training - IS Workshop
- ICS 210 - ATON Verifier PQS course (cont)
- ATON Verifier PQS course (Part 1) - Anti-Terrorism Training
- TCO PQS Course - Weather AUXOP (cont from Sat)
- Weather course AUXOP (Part 1) - Flotilla Planning
- On-line Testing & Written AUXOP - CPR
NOTE: The Material Store and DIRAUX OFFICE will be open:
Thursday, September 20
Friday, September 21
Saturday, September 22
COMMODORE’S RECEPTION AND BANQUET - Friday, September 21 Dinner Attire: Dinner Dress White Jacket, Dinner Dress Blue or Appropriate Civilian
Attire (no shorts)
FUN NIGHT - 50’S THEME - Saturday, September 22
“Rockin’ With the COMMODORE” Dress: Costume or Civilian Dress
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News Release Date: July 19, 2012
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Contact: Diane Riggan
Office: (530) 289-6397 Mobile: (772) 631-3562
Boaters must consider the effects of prescription
medication before leaving dock
WASHINGTON- Prescription medications can bring on unwanted side effects to boaters on the
water far from emergency personnel. “The marine environment exposes people to heat or cold,
motion, wind, noise and other factors that can cause fatigue in anyone,” says Richard C. Lavy,
M.D. The physical condition of everyone on board should be assessed before leaving the dock.
Lack of shade and over exposure to the sun and heat along with ever changing sea conditions
can bring on dehydration, dizziness and heat exhaustion. Drowsiness or confusion will impair
the ability to operate a boat safely much like too much alcohol.
Recognize the signs of medical distress and know how to call for help. Depending on
geographic area, use VHF marine channel 16 or call 911. Know before you go.
Remember this acronym - BOAT SAFE – it stands for -
- Bring plenty to eat and drink – avoid dehydration
- Operate the boat in a safe and responsible manner
- Always wear a life jacket
- Take a boating safety course
- Sun, wind and temperatures can be more of a factor than boaters think
- Annual courtesy vessel safe check
- File a float plan – leave it with someone who will take action if overdue
- Evaluate the readiness of operating crew and passengers – it is ok to not get
underway when there is doubt
For more information go to www.uscgboating.org or for a boating safety class contact the
Coast Guard Auxiliary at www.cgaux.org.
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2012 FLOTILLA FC, VFC, AND STAFF OFFICERS ROSTER
FC – Joe Livingston Sr [email protected]
VFC – John Owen [email protected]
IPFC - Perry Moses III [email protected]
(Immediate Past Flotilla Commander)
FSO-CM – Donald Kerl [email protected]
FSO-CS – Tammy Rodvansky [email protected]
FSO-FN- Septimus Harvin Jr [email protected]
FSO-HR - John Owen [email protected]
FSO-IS- Don Carty [email protected]
FSO-MA- Gregory Williams [email protected]
FSO-MS- Dick Phillips [email protected]
FSO-MT- Perry Moses III [email protected]
FSO-NS- Dick Phillips [email protected]
FSO-OP– Perry Moses III [email protected]
FSO-PA– Joseph Newman Jr [email protected]
FSO-PB- Sue Carty [email protected]
FSO-PE– Don Carty [email protected]
FSO-PV– Lee Rudd [email protected]
FSO-SR– Bob Young [email protected]
FSO-VE– Ron Cunningham [email protected]
