It’s that time of year already... Fall is sweeping in, and with the change of seasons we’re taking a pause to look back at some of the events the flotilla participated in this summer.

Tall Ships on the Hudson (click for the full album)

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ALL HANDS RAFT-UP NOTICE
Due to the inclement weather, the previous raft up was postponed. Message from FC follows:

Please advise if you are interested in continuing to try for this event. September does have some nice weather. Unless we hear from YOU we will advise all units to proceed independently and will not reschedule at the flotilla level.
Dick Horton

Please RSVP to Dick Horton by phone or email ASAP

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On June 27th Flotilla 6 participated in the 70th anniversary of the USCG Auxiliary ceremony in New York harbor. Quite a few Auxiliary, active duty Coast Guard and
NY Police boats were in attendance as former NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelley, his wife Veronica (a former Coastie), and the Director of the Auxiliary made congratulatory remarks. A "Pass in Review" flotilla by the Long Splice and the Lady B in front of the Statue of Liberty completed the ceremony.

In attendance aboard the Semper Paratus were Dick Horton, Vinny Camera and Jeff Grossman. To see a photos as the day unfolded taken by flotilla members, navigate to the albums page or click here.

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The annual Division 6 Change of Watch ceremony was held on Sunday, January 25th at the Four Brothers Restaurant in Lake Mahopac, NY. There were about 60 USCG Auxiliary members and their guests in attendance from every one of the 7 flotillas within the Division, who guard the shores of Lake Mahopac, NY, the Hudson River, NY, or Mamaroneck, Long Island Sound, NY. Several senior leaders of the Active Duty Coast Guard were also on hand to participate in the event and offer their appreciation to the Auxiliary members for their service and for their significant contributions as part of Team Coast Guard.

It was an afternoon of acknowledging the new Division and Flotilla elected leadership. Many awards were presented in recognition for the many hours of work and service given by the all volunteer members in program areas such as, but not limited to Public Education, Vessel Safety Checks, and Operations underway or in the air. All seemed to have a good time in fellowship and in bidding on the many interesting items at the Silent Auction, as well learning of the upcoming 2009 vision and mission of our new Division Commander. Click here to view the photo album.

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***UPDATED 29 AUG***
A last call is being made for the upcoming AUXWEATHER course taking place in September. Since the course is slated to begin shortly, a head count is needed immediately. Please respond directly to Kevin Hanley via email to kevinhanley (at) att.net.
The course will be held 1830-2100 at the Ossining Public Library on the following dates:

• Thursday Sept 4 -  6:30pm to 9pm  Chapters 1-3

• Thursday Sept 11 - 6:30pm to 9pm  Chapters 4-6

• Thursday Sept 18 - 6:30pm to 9pm  Chapters 7-9

• Thursday Sept 25 - 6:30pm to 9pm  Chapters 10-12

• Thursday Oct 2- 6:30pm to 9pm  Review and Exam

The course material is available online here (PDF file size >37 MB, recommend broadband for download). Alternatively browse the online documentation from the main AUXOP page here.

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If anyone has pictures of the annual Poker Run, please submit them for our photo gallery by clicking on the “Contact” tab above! The Semper Paratus on station during this year’s event (above) came to us by way of Kevin Lustyik. Thanks Kevin!

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