Alert 11 — Spring 2024

In this issue
- Awards
Lyle Schrag received a Northwest District Award Plaque for his 2023 work with the Chaplain Support Program.
- Member Training
Workshops, core training refreshers and courses completed by Flotilla 11 members from November 2023 to March 2024.
- Navigation Systems
Pam Chelgren-Koterba taught electronic chart sessions at the 2024 Seattle Boat Show, and the remaining Northwest District NOAA raster charts are being retired in May–July 2024.
- Operations
The flotilla continues to run patrols and train new crew and coxswains, with several patrols planned for spring 2024.
- Public Education
Flotilla 11 offers Boat America classes, which qualify boaters for the Washington safe boater education card.
- March Flotilla Meeting
MKC Shaine Wells of Station Bellingham described the service life extension program for the Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat at the March 2024 flotilla meeting.
- Flotilla Awards
Operational and service awards entered into AuxData for Flotilla 11 members for 2023.
- Change of Watch
At Flotilla 11's January 2024 Change of Watch, LT Sisk spoke, Leslie Parks was sworn in as a member, Jim Appleby retired, and the 2024 staff officers were sworn in.
- Parting Shot
Coast Guard Station Bellingham trains with Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles.
