Alert 11 — Fall 2024
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- September Flotilla Meeting
The flotilla's September meeting was well attended, and awards were presented to several members.
- USCGC Eagle
Lyle Schrag served as Auxiliary Chaplain aboard the USCG Cutter Eagle in May and June 2024 during the first phase of the cadet training cruise to the Caribbean.
- Operations
Flotilla boat crews trained with Skagit County agencies on July 27, and three members completed boat crew qualification check rides with Station Bellingham.
- Member Training
The flotilla's mid-year training summary, including boat crew qualification exams and new Suicide Prevention core training completions.
- Navigation Systems
Aid verifiers completed more PATON and bridge verifications, and boaters are advised of Swinomish Channel shoaling, retired NOAA raster charts, and a new way to access Local Notice to Mariners.
- Recent ALAUX
A list of recent ALAUX announcements from the Coast Guard applicable to Auxiliary members, issued August and September 2024.
- D-TRAIN Highlights
At the Northwest District conference in Clackamas, Oregon, Peter Border received the Century Club Award for 2023 and Pam Chelgren-Koterba was recognized for a second Meritorious Team Award.
- Parting Shot
Flotilla boat crew members return to port after a successful patrol.