Twas the Night Before Christmas - USCGAUX District 7

Human Resources - Winter Issue 2011 Issue 15
Editor: Angela Pomaro
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, all across the Seas,
Not a current was stirring, not even the breeze;
The patrol boats were moored to the docks with great care,
In case of a winter storm that could soon be there;
Auxiliary sailors and seamen lay snug in their beds,
Thoughts of victims and rescues were fresh in their heads;
Then suddenly, in the harbor, there came such a sound,
The coxswains and crews searched, but nothing could be found;
When there, at the horizon there rose a great sight,
With red and green lights, even a three sixty white;
The roar of her engines were nothing to compare,
Against the jolly laughter of the helmsman there;
The odd vessel approached us at juggernaught speed,
And sped through a no-wake zone, which it did not heed;
Boat crews, both Silver and Gold ran on to the pier,
To see the strange craft as it drew ever so near;
The Captain at the wheel wore red with white trim,
A jolly face, white beard, and a belly, not thin!
A fur coat, hat, gloves, and orange PFD,
Completed this Sailor for everyone to see;
He spoke to those present in a deep merry voice,
―You serve others, and this is a wonderful choice,‖
For you all have responded to your brothers’ call,
You rush out to save them during tempest and squall;
(US Coast Guard Auxiliary Version)
By Alan J.P. Miles, FC, 07-012-8
―It is time to deliver my message to you,
That you all should receive this Bravo Zulu;
It’s now time for me to get underway,
The time we were together, was special today,‖
He started the engines with a twitch of his nose,
―All Ahead Full‖, his orders crescendoed and rose;
As pulled from the dock, oh what a wonderful sight
He shouted, ―Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night !‖
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District Commodore
Commodore Walter Jaskiewicz
District Chief of Staff
John Tyson, DCOS
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James E. Dennen, DDC-L
Directorate Chief
Angela Pomaro DSO-HR
Human Resources Department
Paulette Parent,
ADSO-HR AUXCHEF
Gil Thomas, ADSO-HR
E-Responder Program &
Retention
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John Owen 12
Larry Cook 2
Ted Philips 10
Bruce McAllister 15
Don Mooers 14
Sharon Breece 17
Edward Kasper 11
Marla Short 7
Bill Griswold 4
Stu Landau 5
Kyle Wallace 8
Arnold Greenhouse 3
Max Le Fevre 9
Division 1
Manuel Estrela 6
David Richardson 16
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Dorothy Cain 13

A special thanks is extended to the following SO-HR Officers who have served this past
year and will not be returning. Your efforts, dedication and support are most
appreciated. It has been a pleasure working with you. Good luck in your future
endeavors in the USCG Auxiliary.
Gene Hall— Division 2 Joe Lambert— Division 5
Heleyde Aponte — Division 7 Greg Masonick — Division 8
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New SO-HR Officers—2012
Larry Cook, SO-HR—Division 2
Larry is a fairly new member and is
presently the FSO-HR for Flotilla 22
as well as the SO-HR Officer.
Marla Short, SO-HR—Division 7
Marla is presently the FSO-HR
for Flotilla 72 as well as the SO-
HR Officer.
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Stu Landau, SO-HR—Division 5
Stu has been involved in recruiting
for a number of years. He was
FSO-HR for Flotillas 51 and 54. Last
year he served as FC for Flotilla 51
and was the SO-FN for five years.
Kyle Wallace, SO-HR—Division 8
Kyle is presently the FSO-FN for
Flotilla 84 as well as the SO-HR
Officer.

Submitted by Angela Pomaro, DSO-HR
The following Officers have been awarded the D-7 Human Resources Challenge Coin Award for
outstanding leadership in ensuring their flotillas met District 7 member retention goals by maintaining
a 3% or less disenrollment while serving as Flotilla Commanders from January 1, to December
31, 2010.
Flotilla
Flotilla Commander
11 Fajardo, PR Wilfredo Garcia
12 Cangrejos, PR Armando Torres
11 Ponce, PR Julio Vega
15 Dorado, PR Nilda Z. Rivera-Santana
16 Mayaguez, PR Jaime Banch
18 Cabo Rojo, PR Rafael Robles-Castro
21 Augusta, Ga. John Vanosdol
23 N.E. Georgia Mark Moore
27 Oconee Sinclair, Ga. Rene Rice
28 Central Georgia Randy Wiggins, VFC
52 Jupiter, Fl. George Gentile
54 Delray, Boynton Beach, Fl. Jerry Schnur
61 Hialeah Miami, Fl. Bob Bartley
75 Ruskin, Fl. Joseph Gonzalez
78 Pass a Grille, Fl. Bradley Marchant
84 Sarasota Antoinette Borman
87 Lemon Bay, Fl. Rodney Dimon
94 Upper Caloosahatchee, Fl. Thomas Mc Colough
95 Marco Island, Fl. Michael Harris
99 Rotunda West, Fl. Maurice Sabourin
10-10 St. Simons Island, Ga. Ignazio Parrinello
11-6 New Port Richey, Fl. Robert Smallwood
12-3 Lake Murray, S.C. Martin Delk
12-6 East Cooper, S.C. Allen Crothers
12-12 Edisto Beach, S.C. James Andrews
13-4 Ocean Reef, Fl. Thomas Snyder
14-1 Amelia Island, Fl. Heinz Fridrich
14-2 Arlington Jacksonville, Fl. William Sekeres
14-8 Jacksonville, Fl. Jeffrey Blomgren
15-2 Yankeetown, Fl. Jeffrey Barry
15-3 Ocala, Fl. Lavonne, Robinson
15-4 Homosassa, Fl. Patricia M. Dooris
15-7 Suwannee, Fl. William Stolz
16-2 St. Thomas, VI Timothy O. Futrell
16-3 St. Johns, VI Cheryl Boynes-Jackson
17-2 South Brevard, Fl. Gloria Costa
17-6 Central Brevard, Fl. James Roche
17-9 Titusville, Fl. James Powers
17-11 Orlando-Winter Park, Fl. Carl Motes
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For outstanding efforts and contributions in your division for flotillas that maintained a 3% or
less disenrollment while serving as Commander from January 1 to December 31, 2010.
Nevin Lantry Flotilla 17
Outstanding service while serving as ADSO-HR from January 1 to December 31, 2010.
Gil Thomas
The following SO-HR Officers were awarded the D-7 Human Resources Challenge Coin for
their outstanding efforts in obtaining consistent updated status e-responder reports from the Flotillas
in their Division while serving as SO-HR from January 1 to December 31, 2010.
Arnold Greenhouse, SO-HR Division 3
Manuel Estrela, SO-HR Division 6
Ted Phillips, SO-HR Division 10
Don Mooers, SO-HR Division 14
The following SO-HR Officers were awarded the D-7 Human Resources Challenge Coin for their
outstanding efforts in recruiting and retaining members in District 7 while serving as SO-HR
Officers from January 1 to December 31, 2010.
Bruce Lindsey, SO-HR Division 2
Ned Barry, SO-HR Division 15
Jack Connelly, SO-HR Division 12
Max Garrison, SO-HR Division 11
Graciously accepted at: d7happyrecruiter@gmail.com
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D I V I S I O N 3
Submitted by Otto Spielbichler, Flotilla 38
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Over 65 people attended including GC Active
Duty, Reservists, Auxiliarists from Division 3,
5 & 6 and guests.
Pat Feighery introduces Otto Spi8elbichler

Submitted by George Kozel, FC Flotilla 37
I visited Coast Guard Station Quillayute at
the LaPush Indian Reservation near Forks,
Washington. The Station was right where the
death of the three ―Coasties‖ occurred two
years ago in a helicopter accident. The helicopter
came around to fly above a Coast
Guard patrol boat that was coming out of the
Quillayute River to enter the Pacific Ocean
when its blades struck a power line used to
light the inlet area sending the helicopter
crashing onto James Island. The OD Harris
was one of the first on the scene.
by the fact that six ―Coasties‖ have lost their lives
from CG Station Quillayute in the past 12 years.
The boats in the harbor were all trawlers and
belonged to the Quillayute Indians. At least
once, most Indians have needed to be rescued by
the Coasties, who therefore they have a great
relationship with the Indians. Everyone here is a
hunter and fisherman.
There is also a large memorial for three
Coasties who died when their 47 footer was
rolled several times and three of the four
aboard were killed. The 47 was heading out
in rough weather to a sailboat in distress
when was pushed and rolled over several
times onto the rocks. The coast up here is
filled with large "needles" like those sticking
out at Big Sur. Also the larger islands dot the
upper US Coast.
While at the Station in the Communications
Room, a weather system containing 60 knot
winds and the seas were measured at 30 feet
and was rolling over the berm separating the
river and the ocean. Rivers are overflowing
now and the news here shows the salmon
flopping over the highways (thinking they are
going to spawning grounds). Many people
were shown picking them up off the road and
throwing them back into the river. The
weather here is pouring, cold (42 degrees)
and gusts to 50 mph. Overall it was most
informative and when there is a rescue,
the crew must be on their "A" game as the
seas here are very dangerous. This is shown
The Coast Guard Station at Neah Bay is the
most northwest point of the continental U.S, on
an Indian Reservation of the Makah Indians. That
base has 27 Coasties, and many have their
dependents living on base. They have a 25 footer
and 2 47's. There is a large Indian Marina next to
it and most of the Makah Indian industry is
fishing. The Coasties at Neah Bay also have a
great working relationship with the Makah Tribe,
most of whose boats have had to be towed in by
the Coast Guard at one time or another
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CHRISTMAS PARTY – LAKE COUNTY FLOTILLA 43
Submitted by Bill Griswold, SO-HR Division 4
Photos by Barbara Dunn, FSO-PA, Flotilla 43
On December 1, Lake County Flotilla 43 continued
a long tradition of holding a Christmas
Party at the regular flotilla meeting. This
included a pot luck dinner and an exchange of
gifts in a most unusual way. Members and
guests bring a wrapped present, under $15, and
place it under the tree, no tags or identifying
features. Then each person who brought a gift
drew a number. Then each person, starting
with Number 1, selected a gift, returned to his/
her seat, and opened it for all to see. Number 2
then selected a gift, opened it, and could either
keep it, or trade with Number 1. It continued
on with each succeeding number either keeping
their selection or ―stealing‖ one already
opened. By the time we got to the end, some
gifts have swapped hands several times. Since
poor old Number 1 didn’t get a chance to swipe
another gift, the process was reversed so that
Number 1 had the last choice.
Leading off the evening was a short business
meeting at which a new member, Guy Marsh
was sworn in by Scott Smith, FC.
An added feature was a boat gear swap, folks
brought boat gear they no longer needed or
wanted, and other members got to pour
through the stuff and take home what they
needed. Tony Kurth, VFC, brought the
inventory of uniform items that members have
collected for those in need. These opportunities
helped garage inventories, and filled our
uniform deficiencies.
Some awards were passed out, and a couple of
potential members and their sons were
introduced. The food was excellent. The
sponsors of the evening, Carolyn Page and
Barbara Dunn organized the pot luck so we
didn’t end up with all desserts. Barbara made
a PowerPoint slide show of flotilla pictures
which were projected on a screen in the room.
Fellowship was the theme, and Christmas
casual was the uniform of the night. All had a
great time and vowed to do it again next year.
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Submitted by Greg Masonick, SO-HR Division 7
On December 10, 2011, Flotilla 9-10 from Cape Coral
participated in the nationwide Wreaths Across
America commemoration. The Coast Guard Cutter
Marlin led a flotilla of vessels three miles into the
Gulf of Mexico and presented seven wreaths
representing the seven branches of the service in
honor of those who have died in present and past
conflicts. There was a twenty one gun salute from
the Cutter and bagpipes played during the moving
ceremony.
The guest of honor on the Cutter was a 90 year old
U.S. Coast Guard woman from World War II.
It is hoped that more vessels, as well as local city officials, will be involved next year. Anyone
interested should go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information
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October 1 to December 31, 2011
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Division 1
Concepcion_Torress, Edwin
Cordova, Juan M.
Cruz_Quinones, Randy
Diaz_Olivo, Jeanette
Hernandez, Paul
Matos, Geraldo
McKinley, David W.
Molina_Medina, Gladimar
Toro_Segarra, Jose
Division 2
Ciampa, Frank
Lowe, Joseph B.
Lowe, Vickie B.
McNeal, Danny
Rhines, Garry
Rogers, Terrell A.
Smith, Roy
Division 3
Carroll, Cody
Doone, Christina
Killmon, Richard H.
Lavoix, Sharlend
Mullaney, Robert J.
Perry, John E.
Rogers, Dennis F.
Seigler, Jason
Tenzer, Lewis
Tracy, Henry J.
Vale, Philip
Weinstein, Isadore
Division 4
Clancey, Clifford A.
Colon, Luis A.
Gatto, Steven
Marsh, Guy
Mazzeo, Thomas
Rabon, Jack A.
Wilson, Ronald
Division 5
Bohovsky, Stephen J.
Clemenson, David P.
Epstein, Linda
Garbounoff, Marcus A.
Garrison, Mark S.
Division 5 - Contd.
Goodman, Eugene H.
Greenwood, Beau
Hirsh, Herman F. III
Incantalupo, Joseph J.
Loeffler, Elizabeth M.
McKenzie, Brandon
Mullinax, James T.
Sylvia, Brian
Sylvia, Jasmine
Stephens, James A.
Sutton, Larry W.
Vera, Osvaldo E.
Zerfoss, Judith
Division 6
Arroyave, Oscar
Blumenthal, Scott Lee
Clay, Stephen F.
Clay, Stephen F.
Duffy, Bruce
Fortenbury, Daniel T.
Gonzalez, Brandon
Gonzalez, Carlos
Harrison, Michael K
Kalapodas, Paul E.
Medina_Sadri, Manrique
Mena, Jose
Moas, Carlos
Moas, Juan
Morales, Carlos F.
Neal, David R.
Rubi, Juan
Sanchez, Melvin
Sandberg, Mel
Singleton, Frank
Tipiani, Hernan F.
Vamos, Bradley C.
Division 7
Goyco, Francis
Falcon, Kathryn A.
Horst, Gregory
Kay, Dennis M. (MD)
Morell, Peter N.
Rockwell, David
Siegfried, Patrick J.
Stearns, Allen G.
Stone, Patricia A.
Weeks, Kelleigh S.

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Division 8
Brown, Jeffrey E.
Chase, Jean
Donegan, Bruce
Frank, Robert
Gates, Georgia A.
Landsberg, Saul J.
Raleigh, John
Rushing, Duane
Woodruff, Tyler
Division 9
Dines, Thomas
Herndon, Robert
Laughlin, Richard
Mino, Raymond J.
Mozes, Logan Z.
Provenzano, Louis
Rivera, Nanette A.
Velasquez, Zarela L.
Wardzala, Walter
Wordehoff, Eugene C.
Division 10
Benjamin, Jennifer
Cobb, Charles
Coll, Alexander
Crosby, Deborah C.
Durant, John A.
Dickerson, Cheyenne
Geymann, John
Griffus, Dallas L.
Harrell, Charlie D.
Jansbergs, Holly E.
Division 11
Bailey, Robin
Battaglia, Anthony
Bevan, David
Buchele, Nikolaus
Carlson, Christine
Kelley, Michael
Mackey, Kristi
Moaney, David
Prior, Harvey L.
Tomesko, Shirley A.
Division 12
Bigbee, George
Grant, Albert W.
La_Riviere, Alexandra
La_Riviere, Margaret
Putman, Mark L.
Tann, Gerald
Williamson, Matthew
Division 13
Burns, Robert C.
Castro, Enrique
Ferenci, Donna N.
Fletcher, Gerald D., Jr.
Shocket, Jeffrey I.
Weber, Karl W.
Division 14
Herriff, Robin M.
Holmes, Sherlock
Manning, Daivon
Zavelson, Gail
Zavelson, Thomas
Division 15
Botelho, Kevin
Dolan, Charles E.
Dolan, Kathleen M.
Fangio, Richard A.
Henehan, Mark
Jansen, Bruce
Seguin, Robert P.
Shultz, Michael T.
Sullivan, Helen E.
Division 16
Rexach, Anna
Rodriguez_Carrasquillo, Keyla
Division 17
Bofill, Christopher
Chevere, Manuel
Claudy, Robert L. III
Cothran, Kelly
De_La_Rosa, Janet
Etzler, John R.
Fortier, Jon B.
Garcia, Luis J.
Neibling, John
Nitz, Richard A.
Watkins, Steven J.

27 September 47 Donald F. Brackett Flotilla 11-10
5 April 55 Thomas F. McKee Flotilla 34
16 October 56 John W. Zappia Flotilla 34
7 October 57 Denjiro Rivera Flotilla 12
21 November 58 Daniel L. Freitas Flotilla 17-2
13 November 59 Barry Porter Flotilla 72
Your long-standing service is acknowledged and appreciated.
Thank you
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Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Takes pleasure in conferring to:
Member Division Service Year
Zanetti, G. Bernard 11 40
Steele, Harry 8 37
Hall, W.J. 4 35
Markley, Guy 15 34
Olivet, John 4 32
Walker, Joie 6 31
Krom, John 15 27
Rockford, Theresa 7 25
Winfield, Kenneth 9 25
Henley, Gloria 8 24
Scicchitano, Dorothy 11 24
Bianchi, Robert 11 23
Freet. John 8 23
Affeld, Terence 7 22
Becker, Werner 13 22
Wagner, Albert 14 22
Bianchi, Bessie 11 20
Cotter, Virginia 13 20
Cherau, Marcie 10 19
Smith, Sanford 15 19
RETIRED STATUS
in the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
In recognition of significant contributions and devoted service to the organization and its
boating safety programs.
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Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Takes pleasure in conferring to:
Member Division Service Year
Radosh, Katherine 3 18
Segarra, Ruben 1 18
Sellers, James 6 18
Gilman, James 11 17
Clare, Thomas 14 16
Hartzell, Alice 14 16
Hartzell, Donald 15 16
Haughland, Otto 2 16
Poole, James 5 16
Rossano, Gene 8 16
Stone, Alan 8 16
Adams, Michael 6 15
Amort, Jean 17 15
Cox, Vita 4 15
Deely, Edward 14 15
Hammer, Wade B. 2 15
Kazal, Douglas 9 15
Rearden, John 9 15
Schneider, James 2 15
Whitehead, Francis 2 15
RETIRED STATUS
in the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
In recognition of significant contributions and devoted service to the organization and its
boating safety programs.
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Division 2
James L. Brady
Division 3
Paul Matthew
Division 4
Charles Fonner
Harry Petersen
Donnell Sullivan
Division 5
Robert Hood
Alfred Finster
Division 8
Robert Alexander
Division 9
Edwin Bassett
William Elder
Division 11
Esther Bradley
William Bradley
Division 14
Chris Heller
Division 15
Larry Strieter
Division 17
Thomas Steidley Jr.
Frank Murphy
Sunset and evening star
And one Sunset clear and call evening for me! star
And may And there one clear be no call moaning for me! of the bar,
When And I put may out there to sea, be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full
But
for
such
sound
a tide
and
as moving
foam,
seems asleep,
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
Too full for sound and foam,
The flood may bear me far,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
When that which drew from out the boundless
deep
When I have crossed the bar.
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
Turns again home.
Turns again home.
By Alfred Lord
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By Tennyson Alfred Lord Tennyson

Tropical Blue Uniform
This uniform may be worn instead of the Service Dress Blue uniform
except for occasions where the civilian equivalent is coat and tie.
Trousers - shall be the same as those prescribed for Service
Dress Blue uniform.
BELT - black web - silver buckle and tip - plain or Auxiliary
emblem.
SHIRT - light blue short sleeve - stand-up collar with stays
and epaulets - collar worn open without a tie.
SOCKS - black knitted or rib knit undecorated material.
STOCKINGS - worn with dress shoes and shall be made of
plain material, flesh-color, undecorated and seamless.
SHOES - black, heels, smooth leather or synthetic material -
low cut, plain style, without decorations - no stitching or
seams across the toe - heels no higher than 1‖ - sole edges,
heels, and laces black.
WOMEN’S DRESS SHOES - shall be black, plain pump style,
made of smooth leather or synthetic leather substitute
without decoration and with closed heels and toes. Heel
heights may range from 1 to 2 5/8 inches. Heel widths may
be no less than 1/2 inch at the floor.
Accessories
Aviation Insignia
AUX OP Device
Officer’s Insignia
Auxiliary Insignia
Past Officers Device
Coxswain Insig-
Garrison Cap
Combination Caps
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair..
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work is Alaska
Men can read smaller print better than women can; women can hear better.
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
If you were to spell out numbers, you would have to go to one thousand until you
would find the letter 'A'
Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all were invented by
women
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled
on the ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the
phrase...'Goodnight , sleep tight'
Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace
Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals.
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