Flotilla News
Change of Watch Held
Monday, March 01 @ 11:29 Filed under: Flotilla
The Division 6 Change of Watch was held at the RiverView restaurant in Hastings on Hudson on Sunday February 21st. The following is an excerpt of the days events provided by Joan Jennings, Public Affairs Officer, 1st Southern Division, Division 6:
YONKERS, NY: US CG Auxiliary Division 6, 1st Southern Region held their annual "Change of Watch" Ceremony at the River View in Yonkers, NY on Sunday, February 21st, 2010. The aptly named River View is also the new meeting place for Flotilla 6 – 8. The meeting commenced with a parade of colors, followed by the playing of the National Anthem led by Division Vice Commander Jonathon Romero, the Pledge of Allegiance led by James Dipelesi and an invocation by Art Spinner. Guest speaker Jim Pinto, Director of Downtown and Waterfront Development for the City of Yonkers presented a slide show on existing and planned projects for the Yonkers shoreline along the Hudson River. He presented a plaque from Yonkers Mayor Philip A. Amicone to lifelong Yonkers resident Art Spinner, Vice Commander of Flotilla 6-8, designating Sunday, February 21st, 2010 as “Art Spinner Day” in Yonkers.
The ceremony inaugurated the new Division 6 elected leaders and appointed staff officers for 2010. The oath of office was administered by Commander David Flaherty, USCG Sector NY to Lynn Glassman (Flotilla Commander 6-3), Phil Simone (6-4), Steve Schmidt (6-5), Annette Leder (6-6), Donald R. Elmendorf (6-7) and Barbara Karsten (6-8). Barbara Karsten was also “Auxiliarist of the Year” for her work in increasing active participants in her Flotilla 6-8 from 6 to 34 this past year 2009. Flotilla of the Year was 6-3. Other Awards given were to Ray Hitney for Public Education, Steve Schmidt for Vessel Examinations, to Kevin Hanley for Member Training, and Jim Dipelesi for Operations.
After remarks by IP Division Commander Kevin Hanley and Division Commander Betsy Blee, a silent auction was held, with proceeds going to support the work of the Division.
Thanks to the staff and owners of the River View, many of whom have recently joined the ranks of Flotilla 6-8. Click here to view a photo album of some of the days events.
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Looking for photos
Wednesday, January 27 @ 23:51 Filed under:
Flotilla
We are
looking for your digital photos of flotilla and other
Auxiliary-related training and events for use on the
web site. Please contact Rich via the “Contact” tab
or upload them directly via the site. In the
meantime, why not take a look at all of the available
albums available online at our Picasa site (username
flotilla6)? A good way to pass the “offseason” and
reminisce of days on the water, past and future!
Check out the album here: http://picasaweb.google.com/flotilla6
Check out the album here: http://picasaweb.google.com/flotilla6
Happy New Year!
A good time was had by all at this year’s Flotilla Holiday Party.
Please click here to view a brief photo album of the nights events.
Remembering Jim Lambert
Tuesday, November 24 @ 01:10 Filed under:
Flotilla
The above picture comes from Mary Lambert, wife of James Lambert who many of you have fond memories of. She writes the following note included with the photos:
For those of you who were not at the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade today and to those of you who might have missed this moment.... I wanted to share the attached photo with you. The USCG Auxiliary marched as they have since Jim 1st organized them to be part of the parade in 2005 and today as they marched they carried this banner honoring his memory. I had not expected this and was overwhelmed with emotion when I saw this tribute to him. At the moment I saw them and this banner a USGuard Jet flew overhead at the same moment .......what a tribute to him.....how proud he would have been..........but....then again I know he was with us!
Summer recap
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)
Raft-Up To Be Rescheduled
Sunday, August 02 @ 14:43 Filed under: Events
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
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
The training continues...
Looking for something to do on a warm, breezy summer night? Why not come on out on the Hudson River with us... Flotilla on-water training continues Thursday evenings at the Tarrytown Boat Club. We always welcome new members, and remember, you don’t need to own a boat to be a part of the auxiliary! Interested in joining? Come to the monthly meeting or contact us by clicking the appropriate link above.