Flotilla Meetings

Alert 11, Spring 2025

The Flotilla held it monthly meetings in February, March, & April. The April meeting featured guest speaker Bridget Trosin from the Sea Grant organization who talked about the invasive species of European green crabs and efforts to contain them. The March meeting featured Pam and Manny talking about advancements in radios, emergency devices, and e-charts for boaters. February’s meeting did not feature a guest speaker, but the fatal sailing boat incident at Sucia Island was discussed. The Flotilla staff officers gave their reports about their programs, a member and staff officer were sworn in, and awards were presented to several members.

March

February

• Awards & Recognition
• Fellowship & Events

Also in this issue

• USCG Band Performance

  The U.S. Coast Guard Band performed at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center on Feb 22 during its centennial tour, and flotilla member Ray White staffed an Auxiliary information table.

• Annual PPE Swim

  Flotilla boat crew and coxswains tested their drysuits for leaks at the annual PPE “swim” at Bloedel Donovan swimming beach on April 26.

• Auxiliary Chaplain Support – Navy Chaplain School
  By Lyle Schrag

  Flotilla member Dr. Lyle Schrag, a founder of the Auxiliary Chaplain Support program, joined three other ACS chaplains at the Navy Chaplain School’s Basic Leadership Course in February 2025.

• Member Training

  How flotilla members can complete self-administered core training, optional workshops, instructor-led refreshers and boat crew qualification materials.

• Navigation Systems

  The flotilla received its 2025 PATON and bridge assignments, held the annual AV refresher via Zoom, and asks boat crew to use electronic navigation systems for charting.

• USCG Museum

  A look at the U.S. Coast Guard Museum in New London, Conn., which is moving from the Coast Guard Academy campus to a new purpose-built facility nearby.

• Parting Shot

  USCG Cutter Polar Star returns to Seattle after a 285-day deployment.