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On November 12th, VFC George Heesh presented a Membership Service Award to Kevin Copley, FSO-CM. Kevin earned the award for 5 years of dedicated service to the USCG Auxiliary.
On November 12th, VFC George Heesh administered the USCG Auxiliary Membership Oath to Frank Favaloro. Frank becomes Flotilla 12-09's newest member.
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Members of Flotilla 12-09 Receive Vessel Examiner Certification.
Two members of Flotilla 12-09 recently received their Vessel Examiner Certification. During the Flotilla's September meeting, Barry Levy and William Lobecker were presented their certificates, medals, and ribbons by Vice Flotilla Commander (and VE staff officer) George Heesh.
The Vessel Examiner program was established by the Auxiliary to further enhance Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) by offering free-of-charge vessel safety exams to civilian recreational boaters. Qualifying for the program requires the trainee to pass a number of training courses, and then inspect five vessels under the supervision of a certified vessel examiner.
Receiving their awards from VFC George Heesh are Barry Levy (top), and William Lobecker.
Congratulations to our newest vessel examiners!
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Members of Flotilla 12-09 Participate in a Swim Test as part of Boat Crew Training.
Boat crew training continues for members of Flotilla 12-09 as a swim test was recently conducted at a local community pool. Trainees Barry Levy, Barry Weissman, Dave Kressler, and Jack Gallagher took advantage of fine weather to advance their qualification as Auxiliary Boat Crewmembers. They will soon be qualified to participate in Auxiliary patrols and to better serve the boating public. Congratulations for reaching another milestone!
Flotilla members participating in the swim test include (l-r): Jack Gallagher, Dave Kressler, Barry Levy, and Barry Weissman.
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Members of Flotilla 12-09 Staff a Community Relations Table at the Lewes Farm Market.
On August 3rd, 2024, four members of Flotilla 12-09 staffed a community relations table at the Lewes Farm Market. Approximately 1000 people were in attendance, and many approached the table to ask questions, seek vessel exams, and generally inquire as to our missions. Barry Levy, Barry Weissman, Sarah Naar, and Mike Maguire were more than happy to answer any and all questions that were presented. Many thanks go to them for their participation in this event.
Answering questions and showcasing the Auxiliary's duty uniforms are (l-r) Barry Weissman, Mike Maguire, and Sarah Naar.
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Members of Division 12 conduct a patrol.
Members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary's Division 12 are pictured just off of the Lewes Yacht Club during a patrol conducted on June 1, 2024. At the helm is Coxswain Jim Stelene of Flotilla 12-02. Crewmembers pictured are Mike Maguire (left), Immediate Past Flotilla Commander of Flotilla 12-09; and Roy Zimmerman, Division 12 Commander.
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Here are a few photos of CGAux Flotilla 12-09 in action.
Many more photos are available on Shutterfly which you can view free
2020 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
2 February, 2020
Photos and text by Donna Doyle, FSO-PB.
Members from Division 12 joined together to provide support to the 3,733 plungers at Reboboth Beach.
12-09 Members: L. McCullough, D. Doyle, R. Zimmerman, M. McGuire, A. Liszewski,