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 Boat Fire Photos Provided by FSO Jim Monroe

Thank you, Member Michael Parks, for participating in the High Rock Lake Big Seep Event held September 21, 2024

 Flotilla Meeting Prior to Picnic

VFC Mike Mize Covering Officer Reports 

26-07 Members Enjoying Our Annual Picnic 

Members Receiving Recognition 

      Tom Earnhardt Receiving the Recreational Boating Safety Device 

   Michael Parks Received His Membership Recognition 

   Alex Patten Received His Membership Recognition 

   Chris Parrish Received Recognition in Program Visitation 

Taking part in the USCGA Scholars Program, Jim Cortes poses with a student appointment from Bandys High School in Catawba on May 8, 2024.  The young man will attend NAPS for one year prior to full admission to USCGA.  Each year the academy accepts 70-100 CGAS Preparatory students.  They will be the first selected the following year after completion of prep school requirements.  Semper Peratus!

 Special Thank you to the Rockwell Fire Department for Providing an Instructional Space  

 Special Thank you to Instructor Steve Riggan from 26-04

 Bob Bauer from Bass Masters.  Our Flotilla is looking forward to assisting in providing training to   anglers and captains of the high school and youth fishing teams.

Tom Earnhardt Receives his 60-hour Certificate! 

 Heather Walker Becomes a Full Member of the USCG-AUX!

 Tom Earnhardt Shares Patrol Banners!

 Mike Mize Teaching Class During Boater Safety Course!

Members Participated in the 2024 Greensboro Boat Show 

FSO Christopher Parrish received his 10-year service recognition.

Vice Flotilla Commander Mike Mize received a sustained auxiliary service award for his dedication to the USCG Aux.

 Proud to be a Part of Wreaths Across America 2023 

 Congratulations to FC Brad Simpson and VFC Mike Mize!  We look forward to your leadership through 2024!

 Flotilla Meeting 11 November 2023

Welcome aboard Alvin Lucy!   

                              Tim Nall receives his VE certification.  Congratulations!  

 26-07 Flotilla Meeting Badin Lake North Carolina 15 July 2023. Several Members were recognized for their accomplishments. FSO Top Pettigrew, FSO Mike Mize and FSO VeeCee Harris. Diversity training provided by FSO VeeCee Harris.

Flotilla Members participated in the Partnership Cube Hydro Water Safety Day Event held at Badin Lake.  This event provided life vests to the community at no cost!

Pictured below are 26-07 Members Michael Parks, Brad Simpson, Tom Earnhardt, Jim Monroe and Don Murray.  (Present but not pictured is Member Jim Cortes)

25 March 2023- Flotilla 26-07 held a boater safety class to help reduce boating accidents and incidents!

Flotilla meeting held 11 March 2023 at Badin Lake.  Fellowship while focusing on our mission!

Our very own Top Pettigrew representing 26-07 at the Mid-Atlantic 50th Anniversary Boat Show in Charlotte, North Carolina on 11 February 2023.

On 11 February 2023, 26-07 held a flotilla monthly meeting lead by Flotilla Commander Don Murray. Instruction on how to wear your uniform properly was held immediately after the meeting. Mike Bales was recognized for his commitment to the Auxiliary. Jim Cortes provided the training of proper uniform wearing with the assistance of Top Pettigrew and Mike Mize.

Flotilla 26-07 held its Change of Watch for the upcoming year on 10 December 2022.  Members had a great time and camaraderie.  Special thank you to Scott Wigginton DCDR for attending. Thank you to Foothills Brewery for their hospitality!

Jim Cortes Interviewing USCG Academy Candidates for Class of 2028!

Flotilla 26-07 Badin Lake welcomes its newest members!  Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Welcome Aboard! Tim Nail, Kim Nail, Heather Walker, and James Aaron Walker to 054-26-07.

Congratulations to Don Murray and Jim Monroe.  Don was voted to continue as our Flotilla Commander for 2023.  Jim Monroe was elected to serve as our 2023 Vice Flotilla Commander.  The election took place at our regular flotilla meeting on 12 November 2022.  Thank you for your leadership and service!

Three of 26-07 members complete Boat Crew Training.  Thank you for your dedication to completing this enormous contribution to our Flotilla. Congratulations to each!  Mike Mize, Don Murray and Tom Earnhardt.  Semper Paratus!!

Jim Monroe FSO-MS completed the North Carolina Swift/Surface Water Rescue Technician Course! Way to go Jim!  

Jim Cortes, DSO-VE and member of Flotilla Badin Lake, delivers the state of the V Directorate Report, 13-21 AUG 2022, Rosen Center, Orlando, Florida (Top Right).  Cortes graduating ASOC Level Five Leadership (Top Left).  Cortes being recognized for serving as director of the V Directorate (Bottom).

Flotilla meeting held 13 AUG 2022 at Badin Lake.  Pictured are Don Murray Flotilla Commander and Brad Simpson Flotilla Vice Commander.  After the meeting there was rope knot training for members. Photo below.