Have a Very Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year 2023 filled much love, joy, peace, and happiness!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Change of Watch Ceremony
NACO 3 Star Award
Boat America Class
USCG ILEAD Program
U.S. Coast Guard ILEAD Program
Real change can begin with you!
USCG Auxiliary ILEAD Online Submission Form – Click Here
WHAT IS ILEAD?
ILEAD is an all Coast Guard Initiative, which was initiated by the Commandant. It stands for Inclusive Leadership, Excellence, and Diversity. It provides our members the opportunity to share concerns and best practices. The Auxiliary has a seat at the table.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, and Excellence are priorities of the U.S. Coast Guard and our leadership at the highest levels.
WHAT IS AN LDAC?
LDAC stands for Leadership Diversity Advisory Council. It is the "local" unit. Its goal is to create and maintain a positive environment where everyone is encouraged to use their unique talents and skills.
HOW IS MY DISTRICT INVOLVED?
Auxiliary LDACs at the District level invite input from members, share with leadership and pass trends up to Auxiliary leadership and the National ILEAD Council for review and possible action. (Districts may take action to solve problems and implement best practices.)
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO MY DISTRICT, DIVISION, FLOTILLA?
Improved Recruiting; Member Retention; Re-engagement of members thinking of leaving, as well as Improved efficiency and morale.
These are not pie in the sky goals. They are statistically proven.
If you have any questions about the ILEAD Program direct them to COMO
Michelle Thornton.
ILEAD Program Resources
Member Information in Spanish (.pdf)
ILEAD Tri-Fold Brochure (.pdf)
December Diversity Calendar
USCGAUX MONTHLY SNAPSHOT
National Safe Boating Week 2024 Meeting
Lines and Knots
Saturday, 24 December 2022
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
District 14 Officer Training 2022
The District 14 Officer Training on December 11, 2022, Guam time, was successful, and the Officers and members who joined strengthened their knowledge of various AUX topics. The training ended with a swearing-in of the new Officers. Congratulations, District 14!
Change of Watch Ceremony Snapshots - Dec. 13
Congratulations to the newly-elected and appointed Guam Flotilla Officers for Flotilla Year 2023 who were sworn in by Captain Nicholas R. Simmons on December 13, 2022, at the Change of Watch Ceremony held at Applebee's! They include the following:
FC - Robert Vasquez
VFC - Paul Romias
FSO-SR Laurie Alig
AFSO-SR Joanie LaVille
FSO-DV Mae Mendiola
AFSO-DV Jovita Perez Alcantara
FSO-FN Darren Mollot
AFSO-FN Jecelia Llegado
FSO-OP Paul Q. Romias, Jr.
AFSO-OP Roisin Ralph
FSO-MT Robert M. Sajnovsky
FSO-PV Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
FSO-VE Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
AFSO-VE Hilda Duncan
FSO-HR Jodie Nelson
AFSO-HR Kevin Rosario
FSO-PA Dr. Kin Fernandez
AFSO-PA Fred Alig
FSO-PB Dr. Darlene Roberto
AFSO-PB Piola Fernandez
FSO-PE Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
AFSO-PE Maydelene Ganan-Flores
FSO-MS Maria Lourdes Santos
AFSO-MS Kevin Rosario
FSO-MA Mayvelene Lumagui
AFSO-MA Janay Green
FSO-IS Robert Sajnovsky
FSO-AS Bradley Hokanson
FSO-CM Bradley Hokanson
FSO-CS Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
Enjoy the following snapshots!
Captain Nicholas R. Simmons conducts the swearing-in ceremony for the Guam Flotilla Officers during the Change of Watch Ceremony held December 13, 2022, at Applebee's.
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Hour - Jan. 7
Buenas! As part of our USCGAUX Public Education (PE) outreach for the youth, Coastie has a special message to share with us during the D204 Lions Clubs International New Year’s Saturday Story Hour on January 7, 2023. Please join us by registering at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We hope to see you there! 🦁🎉📚🚤🌠 😀
Thursday, 10 November 2022
Congratulations Elected Flotilla Officers!
Congratulations to our elected FC Robert Vasquez and VFC Paul "Duce" Romias who will both serve another term with the Guam Flotilla! In addition, Dan Berman and Mae Mendiola were elected as Division 2 and Vice Division Commander respectively. We look forward to an exciting year under their leadership!
Thursday, 13 October 2022
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
USCG Auxiliary Social Diversity Meeting - Nov. 8
November 8, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: UOG-School of Education, Rm. 204
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Sunday, 25 September 2022
Div. 2 Commander Rivera Receives USCG Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation Award during the D14 Fall Conference
It is truly an honor to be recognized for service carried out, as part of our RBS missions. Congratulations to Division 2 Commander, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, for receiving the USCG Auxiliary Commandant Letter of Commendation Award during the D14 Fall Conference! Dr. Rivera said, “Being able to coordinate the first-ever National Safe Boating Week Story Hour and develop partnerships that impact the community is truly amazing!” Bravo Zulu!
Thursday, 22 September 2022
Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs October Fest Saturday Story Hour - Oct. 1
Coastie has a special message to share with us during the D204 Lions Clubs October Fest Saturday Story Hour on October 1, 2022. Please join us by registering at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We hope to see you then!
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
USCGAUX Meeting - Oct. 11
USCG Auxiliary Meeting
October 11, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom due to inclement weather
Sunday, 11 September 2022
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
USCGAUX Meeting - Sept. 13
USCG Auxiliary Meeting
September 13, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: UOG, School of Education
Upcoming Boat America Course - Sept. 10, 17 & 24
Please be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming Boat America Course, which will be held on September 10, 17 & 24, 2022. We hope to see you there!
USCGAUX National Leadership Team for 2022-2024
National Elections Held at NACON 2022
On Friday, August 19, elections were held at the Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The National Leadership team for the 2022-2024 term was elected by the Auxiliary National Bridge. Our leaders for this coming term are:
- National Commodore (NACO) - COMO Gus Formato
- Vice National Commodore (VNACO) - COMO Mary Kirkwood
- Deputy National Commodore - Atlantic Area East, Marine Safety (DNACO-MS) - COMO Allen Fredd
- Deputy National Commodore - Atlantic Area West, Response & Prevention (DNACO-RP) - COMO Patrick Feighery
- Deputy National Commodore - Pacific Area, Recreational Boating Safety (DNACO-RBS) - COMO Tiney Singler
- Deputy National Commodore - Infomation Technology & Planning (DNACO-ITP) - COMO Linda Merryman
Terms of office will begin November 1, 2022.
Congratulations and best wishes to our new National Bridge team!
Thursday, 4 August 2022
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Happy 78th Liberation Day!
Saturday, 9 July 2022
USCGAUX Meeting - August 9
USCG Auxiliary Meeting/DIRAUX Welcome:
August 9, 2022
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: UOG, School of Education, Rm. 203
Social Diversity Meeting/DIRAUX Welcome Snapshots
We were pleased to welcome our DIRAUX Team during our social diversity meeting. Welcome to Guam, DirAux LCDR Melvin Torres, COMO Denise Ankrum, and OTO CWO Ryan Finch! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special meeting!
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Spring Issue of RBS Job One
The Spring 2022 Issue of RBS Job One is now available online. It contains useful information for all involved in promoting Recreational Boating Safety.
This issue features information on a variety of Recreational Boating Safety topics, including these articles:
- Award winners
- Boating Safety Isn’t Just One Week a Year
- PVs and VEs Go Hand-in-Hand: Program Visits Often Lead to Vessel Safety Checks
- Vessel Examiners Save Lives: Real-World Stories Thinking Outside the Box for Program Visits
- A Basic Paddling Safety Message
- Vessel Safety Checks for Paddlecraft: It’s about the conversation
Click here to view the latest
Spring Issue of RBS Job One.
Thursday, 23 June 2022
Happy 83rd Anniversary USCG Auxiliary!
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SUBJ: 83RD BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
1. To the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Happy 83rd Birthday from everyone in our United States Coast Guard!
2. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and its exceptional heritage of service dates back to 1939, when Congress authorized the formation of the Coast Guard's "Volunteer Reserve", an organization of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to the promotion of recreational boating safety throughout the United States. This organization has grown and evolved remarkably over the last eight decades. The men and women who serve in the Auxiliary have selflessly devoted their time, skills, and expertise across an increasingly diverse array of roles and missions to assist the Coast Guard, and to preserve and protect our Nation's maritime interests.
3. As the world continues to navigate through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we celebrate the Auxiliary's commitment to service, and its adaptability in overcoming the complexities presented by this virus. Persevering through these uncertain and unprecedented times, the Auxiliary and its membership have continued to make significant impacts nationwide. Auxiliarists have faithfully augmented Coast Guard units as watchstanders at communications centers, delivering critical assistance to resolve search and rescue cases; as culinary specialists, preparing outstanding meals in dining facilities ashore and at sea on multiple long voyages aboard the CGC EAGLE and CGC HEALY; as healthcare professionals, providing much needed healthcare services and augmenting our shortage of Flight Surgeons. Coast Guard Auxiliary interpreters provided critical services on over 75 translation missions in support of DHS and the Coast Guard. Auxiliary Chaplains have improved the mental and spiritual health of our workforce by contributing over 10,000 hours of operational support in crisis care and religious ministry. The Auxiliary never wavered from its determination to promote safety amongst our Nation's recreational vessel operators. In 2021, the Auxiliary completed over 42,000 vessel safety checks and nearly 50,000 marine dealer visits; truly extraordinary results that highlight the exemplary commitment displayed daily by the Auxiliary to ensure safety on our waters.
4. We also recognize the Coast Guard Auxiliary for its continued growth and dedication to finding new and innovative ways to support the Coast Guard. During the past year, the Auxiliary has worked closely with Coast Guard Cyber Command to establish an Auxiliary Cyber (AUXCYBER) program; an exciting initiative that will leverage Auxiliarists with high-level cyber expertise to support the Coast Guard in strengthening and protecting the Nation's Maritime Transportation System. More recently, Auxiliarists have supported the Coast Guard's response along our Nation's Southwest border. Their dedication and support has proven invaluable to the preservation of our Service's readiness and capabilities upon which the Nation relies.
5. We are extremely proud of our Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please join me in recognizing this significant milestone by congratulating our Auxiliarists on their outstanding performance, and for their exceptional Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. Bravo Zulu and Semper Paratus!
6. POC: CDR Bradly Winans, COMDT (CG-BSX-1) at: Bradly.G.Winans@uscg.mil.
7. ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant (CCG), sends.
Friday, 17 June 2022
USCGAUX Meeting/DIRAUX Welcome - July 8
July 8, 2022
Dinner Time: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: PCOMO Frank Gumataotao's House, 1455, Cross Island Road
Windward Hills, Yona
Monday, 13 June 2022
Value of Diversity Revisited with Special Feature: Guam Flotilla June 2022 Diversity Calendar
Guam Flotilla June 2022 Diversity Calendar
It is essential that we continue to value diversity and the richness it brings to all our Auxiliary members, family, and friends. “Diversity is essential. It enables us to appreciate others from all walks of life from every part of the globe. It embraces acceptance and respect. This is because every individual is unique and can contribute greatly to missions,” said DCDR/SO-DV Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.
Rivera said Division 2 embraces diversity. She said that FSO-DV Mae Mendiola and AFSO-DV Jovita Alcantra took the lead in strengthening values that promote diversity and include activities that allowed all auxiliary members to embrace cultures and positive differences. This month's calendar highlights various events, including National Fishing & Boating Week, Flag Day, Father's Day, Philippines Independence Day, Juneteenth, Iceland Independence Day, World Refugee Day, World Rainforest Day, Chicago Blues Festival, National Logistics Day, Social Media Day, and more!
Diversity calendars are published in the Guam Flotilla's monthly newsletters for all to learn from and celebrate the richness each month brings. This is because everyone is a valuable part of what we do to serve the public.
With the recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the Division will revisit diversity social gatherings with rich cultural servings from regions in the Pacific and other parts of the world. Next month's diversity social gathering will feature Chamorro cuisine. Past gatherings also included delicacies from the Philippines, Germany, and more! The fellowship remains positive and encouraging, and this is evident in the camaraderie shared among all members.
Saturday, 4 June 2022
Last Lions Clubs International D204 Saturday Story Hour of LY2021-2022 Celebrates Summer Time & Special USCGAUX/MDFR Boating Safety Feature for the Youth!
Have an enjoyable summer! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ to all our Featured Readers: Jennifer Gumataotao, Mark Duplass & Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, USCG Auxiliary, along with all those who joined us for our D204 Lions Clubs Summer Saturday Story Hour! We'll see you next Lion Year, keep reading, and stay safe on waterways! 🦁📚😎🚤🌻🌞☀️🎉
Families join in the D204 Lions Clubs Summer Saturday Story Hour
USCG Auxiliary/MDFR Feature: Boating Safety
Featured Story: What Happens in Summer? by Sara L. Latta
Star Reader: Jennifer Gumataotao
Featured Story: When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore
Star Reader: Mark Duplass
Featured Story: I See Summer by Charles Ghigna
Star Reader: Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, USCG Auxiliary
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