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1. How does your program support or work together with other programs?

As part of our educational process, we inform boaters of the availability of courses offered by the Auxiliary, such as the boating safety course, Local Waterways Knowledge, and Suddenly in Command. We hope that our professionalism interests some boaters in becoming a member of the Auxiliary. The VSC program collaborates with the FSO-MT to implement a program to train and qualify Vessel Examiners. With the assistance of the FSO-IS, the program also reviews VSC information in AUXDATA II to track the success of the Flotilla’s Vessel Examination Program. As FSO-VE, I inform the Flotilla membership regularly about new developments in this area and correspond with the Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander when appropriate to address relevant issues or concerns.

2. What goals do you have for this year (what would make this year successful for you)?

All of us in the Coast Guard Auxiliary are looking forward to fully resuming normal Flotilla operations, post COVID and Hurricane Ian. My goal is to encourage all Vessel Examiners to stay active in the program and to make sure that each Examiner has the opportunity to conduct at least the minimum of five inspections that are required annually to maintain certification.