Flotilla 3-8 What's New!
On January 18 2025, the Division 3 Change of Watch was held at Salvatore's in Lawrence, MA where various members of Flotilla 03-08 were in Attendance. Also in attendance from the Coast Guard were CAPT Dave O'Connell, the First District Northern Chief of Prevention, CDR Tyler Kelley, Director of Auxiliary Northern District, LCDR Jessica Hull, Sector Boston Auxiliary Liaison, CWO3 Elijah Reynolds, Operations Training Officer of First District Northern, and MCPO Carlos Hessler, OIC of Station Merrimack River.
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Our very own Elissa taking her oath of office as Division 3 Commander alongside Vice Division Commander Brian Shaw. (Commodore Glen Gayton in background left, and John Mitchell in background right.
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Will and Steve taking their Oath of Office. Pictured, Will Schmidt, Flotilla Commander of 3-1 Jean Najm, Vice Flotilla Commander of 3-1 John Dixon, Vice Flotilla Commander of 3-7 Britt Hutlgren, Flotilla Commander of 3-7 Brian Lynch, Steve Tudal.
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Our Flotilla Commander Steve Tudal received the Flotilla Commander Of the Year award for Division 3. Congratulations Steve !
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Scotty receiving his retirement status certificate from Director of Auxiliary Northern District, Commander Tyler Kelley.
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Scotty receiving a citation of Achievement from the Coast Guard for his lifetime of service in the Auxiliary and all he has accomplished. Presenting are LCDR Jessica Hull, the Sector Boston Auxiliary Liaison, and CAPT Dave O'Connell, the First District Northern Chief of Prevention. Congratulations Scotty and Good Luck in the future
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Ron Booth receiving a certificate of achievement from Division Commander Pepin for most Public Education Hours for 2024
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Mike Talbot receiving recognition award from Division Commander Pepin for Public Education in 2024.
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On February 1, 2024, At the monthly Flotilla meeting, newly elected Flotilla Commander Steven Tudal presented Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Commodore Ron Booth with a special recognition for his years of service and commitment to Flotilla 013-03-08. The Plum Island Boat House where the Flotilla meets will now be named the Commodore Ronald Booth Boat House. The smaller plaque was awarded at this meeting, and a larger one will be mounted inside the boat house during a more formal ceremony.
