DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. COAST GUARD

CGAUX-9 (1-97)

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

RECORD OF UNIT MEETING

UNIT NUMBER

UNIT NAME (as recorded in AUXMIS)

MEMBERS PRESENT

085

0102000

MILE HIGH FLOTILLA

15

DATE

MEETING TIME

MEETING LOCATION

TYPE OF MEETING

7July09

1930

American Legion

I-25 & Yale Blvd. Denver, CO

Regular Business

UNIT OFFICERS PRESENT

(last names only and office abbreviations)

FC-Lones; MS-Koonsman; MT-Stark; PA-Warren; FN-Wood;

CM-Klatka; OP-Cook; PE-Harding; PS-Keating; SR-Conyers; VE-Nelson

GUESTS PRESENT

Ted Winslow (to be new member)

MEMBERS PRESENT:

D. Aitken; J. Clement; R. Fregosi; H. Mertz;

Chip Schweiger , Paul Cook

LIST CONDENSED VERSION OF REPORTS AND MOTIONS VOTED ON

STAFF REPORTS:

CM – No report.

CS - No report.

FN – Income of $24.75; expenses of $292.43; checking acct. balance $4,022.84. Over $11,500 in Bank CD.

Received letter dated June 9 from CG Mutual Assistance, thanking the Flotilla for the donation of $150.

IS - No report.

MA – No report.

MS – No report.

MT – Good turnout for OPEX; nearly one-third of the Division members were present. Crew mentoring was

the central focus for the 3 days. On-water training still available this summer. The Service Dress Blue

Alpha uniform has been discontinued. The un-tucked ODU is only available to new members and only

one set is authorized.

OP – Only about half of the members have completed “Hours of Operation” report. Ranger Colin at Chatfield

State Park wants a report on what the Auxiliary does there on the water. Need pictures of activities while

Patrolling at Chatfield. There is a need for training for new Coxswains on how to request orders and

Request reimbursement. While at Pueblo Reservoir over 4^th of July as good samaritan observed a

jet ski with 3 people towing water toys. “Kids Don’t Float” – saw new baby, no life jacket, strapped to boat.

PA – “Rooftop Car Show” – appreciate participation. Fourth year that the Flotilla has participated. Attended Ops

Course C School in Seattle. Had tour of a cutter. Trying to promote Public Affairs in Denver Area. Contacted

10 resources (i.e. Wolf 925 – Spanish radio station). No one had heard of CGAux. Some stations were

willing to do a public service announcement; some wanted pay for running announcements.

PE – Two PE classes for June – “Colorado State Safe Boating” and “How to Read a Nautical Chart”.

PS - One membership accepted in June; one application to submit this month and seven other applications to

submit.                                                                                                                 

PV – Seven visitations in June (reported by C. Koonsman).

SR – Nothing to report.

VE – 211 vessel exams so far. Will set up station again this next week end.

MOTIONS:

(1)     Motion by D. Aitken; second by D. Stark to adopt the June 2009 minutes; motion carried.

(2)     Motion by C. Koonsman; second by D. Stark to adjourn meeting; motion carried.

(Note: Detailed Minutes may accompany this report, if available, or mailed later)

UNIT TRAINING TOPICS PRESENTED

MEMBER TRAINING : E. Warren – “Public Affairs is Everyone’s Responsibility”

REMARKS (include special events, future plans, awards presented, special guests present, etc.)

OLD BUSINESS:

(1) Dragon Boat Festival – will not provide support this year.

(2) URS (Washington DIV) /Rooftop Extravaganza – great exposure for Auxiliary, great lunch; talked with

lots of people.

(3) 4^th of July patrols – good patrols; has 2 boats for 3 days.

(4) FC-Lones – Weekend Navigator Course scheduled to begin 9/17. Have 2 people so far. Encourage

members to sign up for course.

NEW BUSINESS:

(1) Coxswain equipment – float coats and exposure suits – per J. Redin submit request to FSO-OP Cook;

maybe able to get by next spring.

(2) On water training program – should pursue. FC-Lones will put together fair dollar value for 4-hr. sessions.

Need qualified coxswains and instructors. Per D. Stark, training must be on member boats.

(3) PA-Warren presented possibility of having Flotilla fund small advertisements with local radio stations to

promote the Auxiliary (i.e.; $25 message would provide exposure to public about what CGAux does,( i.e.,

training classes, etc.) Of the stations contacted, only Spanish Station would charge $25; other stations would

run ads at no charge as a public service ad. FC-Lones suggests taking dollars from FC-Discretionary Fund.

AWARDS:

D. Stark – 10^th Service Award

COMMENTS;

(1) FC-Lones provided information on annual Coast Guard Birthday Party to be held August 8^th at Peyton, CO.

(2) P. Cook noted his name missing in June, 2009 Minutes. Correction will be made.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

DATE

August 4, 2009

TIME

1930

LOCATION

American Legion

I-25 & Yale, Denver, CO

DATE SUBMITTED

SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING REPORT

July 27, 2009

Penny Conyers