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At the Flotilla level...

2001 – Flotilla’s First Website was Published

Vern Jansky FSO-CS (webmaster).

1986 – First member to earn AUXOP designation within the Flotilla

Claire Coleman.

1979 – First Woman as an Elected Flotilla Officer

Geri Roberts.

At the Division level...

2017 – Public Education and Member Training by a Flotilla

Top performer

2017 – Most Operations Hours by a Flotilla

Top performer

2007 – First Woman as an Elected Division Officer

Connie Walters, Division Commander.

2007 – The Harry Hartley Award

For the most members recruited.

2007 – Best Flotilla in Division 33

Gary Jensen Flotilla Commander.

2007 – Best Flotilla in Program Areas

Member Training, 1st runner-up; Operations, 1st runner-up; Public Education, 1st runner-up; Gary Jensen FC.

2004 – Best Flotilla in Program Areas

Top Recruiting Award and Vessel Examinations 1st runner-up.

2003 – Best Flotilla in Program Areas

Operations, Public Education, Vessel Examination.

At the District level...

2020 – New District 8WR Logo Contest Winner

Vern Jansky's 8WR logo design was voted the best design by 50% of the voters in the contest.

2016 – 8WR Chief of Staff Award for Excellence

For 100% completion of the Mandatory Training Requirements.

2006 – "Best of the Web" Award

Chosen as the best Flotilla website design in the Eight Western Rivers Region -- Vern Jansky, webmaster.

1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 – Commodore’s Award

For being the outstanding Flotilla in our Division based on the average number of volunteer hours by all members in the Flotilla.

1995 – Auxiliary Mission Objective System Award

For achieving our mission objectives in Operations.

1994 – Director’s AMOS Award

For Member Resources, Vessel Examinations, Public Education and Operations.

1994 – Flotilla Meritorious Award

For being the most outstanding flotilla in the District.

1985, 1986 – First Place Achievement

In Courtesy Marine Examinations, Public Education and Member Training.

1970 - Most Outstanding Woman Auxiliarist in the 2nd District Award

Mrs. Billie Dittmer.

1970 – Outstanding Flotilla in the C.M.E. Program Trophy

For number of Courtesy Marine Examinations (known today as Vessel Safety Checks).

1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 – Director’s Honor Roll

For all four quarters of the calendar year.

1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 – Best Flotilla in the 2nd District, Northern Region Trophy

This was the original 21 state, 2nd District, later renamed and realigned as the Eight Western Rivers district (8WR).

At the National level...

2006 – First member of our flotilla appointed to a National Staff position

Vern Jansky BC-AWP (Branch Chief – Public Pages, Public Affairs Directorate)