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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING
17 October 2022
FLOTILLA 15-08 HERNANDO BEACH, FL
FLOTILLA MEETING:
Meeting Chaired by FC Patrick Stewart
VFC Welcome to the General Meeting of Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-08
Meeting called to order at 1901.
Pledge of Allegiance led by FC Patrick Stewart.
Invocation led by Chet Bowman
Do we have a Quorum?: Yes (11)
VISTORS: Patrick Stewart introduced John-Paul Reeve who discussed a Check List for those who use the building. He would appreciate everyone make sure everything is secured as we had a $500.00 electric bill last month. Also, he spoke about the Cell Tower and our ongoing negotiations with the county commissioners as to whether the county is not liable for the insurance, taxes and maintenance of the Calienta Building since they expect the entire Cell Tower income be diverted to county coffers instead of 50/50. A Hernando County Commission meeting will be on October 25th. He has requested anyone who desires to state their case about their displeasure as to how the county commission took 6 years to tell us we were $50,000 in arrears.
AWARDS:
Outstanding Flotilla Award – All members who were members during 2017 - 2020 will receive this ribbon.
Outstanding Diversity Award
BQ Qualifications Attainment - Linda Shaeffer
John Boyle
Audie Bowman
2nd Sustained Auxiliary Service - Susan Watkins
Contribution to Public Education - Ray O’Connell
3rd Sustained Auxiliary Service Patrick Stewart
AUXLO –Absent.
SECRETARY REPORT: Table last month’s meeting minutes. FSO SR was absent.
FINANCE REPORT: Tabled. FN Lana Lazna was absent. No report given.
VFC Report: None
FSO Reports:
CM: Ray O’Connell – Nothing to report
CS: No incumbent -
DV: Michael Swinyard - Absent
PV: No incumbent
PA : Shaune Hunter: Absent.
HR Susan Watkins- People are not.
IS: Ray Cummings (Acting) – Absent
MS: No incumbent -
MT: Craig Elliott - Nothing to report
NT: Ray O’Connell – Nothing to report.
OP: Ray O’Connell - Nothing to report.
PE: Susan Watkins – Best Academy passed their BA tests. 100%. Ray O’Connell has started his two night Navigation course. Only three more evenings left.
VE: John Fahey –Nothing to report. His team hit it hard during the spring and early summer. Everything has been documented in case AUXDATA has not been updated. Particularly, for people who will go RERY for not getting enough hours.
MA: Ken Blair - Need volunteer.
COMMITEES:
Bereavement: Susan Watkins – No one has been reported passing away in our Flotilla.
Hernando County Liaison: No incumbent.
Sunshine: Susan Watkins – Nothing to report
SARGE - Chet Bowman - 0800 meeting on October 27th. Ernie will be cooling breakfast.
OLD BUSINESS: Christmas Party/COW – Lana Lanza is working to set up a Christmas Party and COW on the third Monday of December. She is trying to get the Hernando Beach Club as the venue. Please RSVP to FC Stewart as to whether or not you will be coming.
NEW BUSINESS: Vetting and approval of FC and VFC. Ray O’Connell has completed the vetting of those who have submitted their intent to serve. Nominations will be accepted from the floor in November, but those who nominate another person must make sure they are vetted to serve. November meeting will be an in-person meeting only. No zoom!
Audit Committee was set up. Ray and Audie will be on the Audit Committee. The audit must be before the first of the year as Audie will be taking over the FSO Financial. She cannot serve on the audit committee once she becomes the Financial FSO.
Chet Bowman once he is nominated will continue the FSO meetings. There must be a handover from the old FSO to the new FSOs. An FSO meeting will be an hour before the general meeting, November 21st. A discussion of how many public education courses will be offered. We have a severe lack of certified instructors. If you wish to be an instructor, please get in contact with Susan Watkins for the requirements.
Color Guard for the Swampfest. Patrick, Ray, John, Chet and Ron have volunteered to attend. Swampfest must be verified as to which weekend it will be held.
CLOSING REMARKS: None.
REQUEST FOR ADJOURNMENT: The request was made for adjournment. Motion to accept was made by John Fahey and seconded by Ray O’Connell. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Watkins – Secretary (Acting)
17 October 2022
FLOTILLA 15-08 HERNANDO BEACH, FL
FLOTILLA MEETING:
Meeting Chaired by FC Patrick Stewart
VFC Welcome to the General Meeting of Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-08
Meeting called to order at 1901.
Pledge of Allegiance led by FC Patrick Stewart.
Invocation led by Chet Bowman
Do we have a Quorum?: Yes (11)
VISTORS: Patrick Stewart introduced John-Paul Reeve who discussed a Check List for those who use the building. He would appreciate everyone make sure everything is secured as we had a $500.00 electric bill last month. Also, he spoke about the Cell Tower and our ongoing negotiations with the county commissioners as to whether the county is not liable for the insurance, taxes and maintenance of the Calienta Building since they expect the entire Cell Tower income be diverted to county coffers instead of 50/50. A Hernando County Commission meeting will be on October 25th. He has requested anyone who desires to state their case about their displeasure as to how the county commission took 6 years to tell us we were $50,000 in arrears.
AWARDS:
Outstanding Flotilla Award – All members who were members during 2017 - 2020 will receive this ribbon.
Outstanding Diversity Award
BQ Qualifications Attainment - Linda Shaeffer
John Boyle
Audie Bowman
2nd Sustained Auxiliary Service - Susan Watkins
Contribution to Public Education - Ray O’Connell
3rd Sustained Auxiliary Service Patrick Stewart
AUXLO –Absent.
SECRETARY REPORT: Table last month’s meeting minutes. FSO SR was absent.
FINANCE REPORT: Tabled. FN Lana Lazna was absent. No report given.
VFC Report: None
FSO Reports:
CM: Ray O’Connell – Nothing to report
CS: No incumbent -
DV: Michael Swinyard - Absent
PV: No incumbent
PA : Shaune Hunter: Absent.
HR Susan Watkins- People are not.
IS: Ray Cummings (Acting) – Absent
MS: No incumbent -
MT: Craig Elliott - Nothing to report
NT: Ray O’Connell – Nothing to report.
OP: Ray O’Connell - Nothing to report.
PE: Susan Watkins – Best Academy passed their BA tests. 100%. Ray O’Connell has started his two night Navigation course. Only three more evenings left.
VE: John Fahey –Nothing to report. His team hit it hard during the spring and early summer. Everything has been documented in case AUXDATA has not been updated. Particularly, for people who will go RERY for not getting enough hours.
MA: Ken Blair - Need volunteer.
COMMITEES:
Bereavement: Susan Watkins – No one has been reported passing away in our Flotilla.
Hernando County Liaison: No incumbent.
Sunshine: Susan Watkins – Nothing to report
SARGE - Chet Bowman - 0800 meeting on October 27th. Ernie will be cooling breakfast.
OLD BUSINESS: Christmas Party/COW – Lana Lanza is working to set up a Christmas Party and COW on the third Monday of December. She is trying to get the Hernando Beach Club as the venue. Please RSVP to FC Stewart as to whether or not you will be coming.
NEW BUSINESS: Vetting and approval of FC and VFC. Ray O’Connell has completed the vetting of those who have submitted their intent to serve. Nominations will be accepted from the floor in November, but those who nominate another person must make sure they are vetted to serve. November meeting will be an in-person meeting only. No zoom!
Audit Committee was set up. Ray and Audie will be on the Audit Committee. The audit must be before the first of the year as Audie will be taking over the FSO Financial. She cannot serve on the audit committee once she becomes the Financial FSO.
Chet Bowman once he is nominated will continue the FSO meetings. There must be a handover from the old FSO to the new FSOs. An FSO meeting will be an hour before the general meeting, November 21st. A discussion of how many public education courses will be offered. We have a severe lack of certified instructors. If you wish to be an instructor, please get in contact with Susan Watkins for the requirements.
Color Guard for the Swampfest. Patrick, Ray, John, Chet and Ron have volunteered to attend. Swampfest must be verified as to which weekend it will be held.
CLOSING REMARKS: None.
REQUEST FOR ADJOURNMENT: The request was made for adjournment. Motion to accept was made by John Fahey and seconded by Ray O’Connell. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Watkins – Secretary (Acting)