Boat America Course - Dec. 3 & 16

Guam Flotilla December 2023 Newsletter

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December Diversity Calendar Highlights

December 2023 brings a variety of diversity-focused events and celebrations aimed at enhancing awareness and inclusion among others. Key events include World AIDS Day on December 1st, emphasizing global awareness and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS. December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, focusing on inclusivity and understanding of disability issues. Additionally, observances like Winter Solstice or Yule (December 22nd), Christmas (December 25th), and Kwanzaa (December 26th to January 1st), a celebration of African American culture, highlight the month's diverse celebrations.

Boating Safety Class - November 25, 2023

Boating Safety Class - November 25, 2023

CHANGE OF WATCH CEREMONY INVITATION

Change of Watch Ceremony - Dec. 5

 USCG Auxiliary, Guam Flotilla, 140-02-24

Cordially invites you to attend its 

Change of Watch Ceremony

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 1730 (5:30 p.m.)

House of Chin Fe

Anigua, Guam

Dinner will be at members expense 

following the Ceremony.

RSVP by December 1, 2023 with 

FSO-DV Mae Mendiola at (671) 483-4266 or mendiolamae@gmail.com.

Your presence will contribute to the success of this memorable occasion.

Boating Safety Class - November 18, 2023

Boating Safety Class - November 18, 2023

AUXLAMS C-School with District 14

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to Branch Chief Julie Carey & Team for offering the AUXLAMS training to USCGAUX members in District 14.  Our Guam Flotilla members enjoyed the meaningful session & look forward to the next one!

AUXLAMS C-School with District 14

REMINDER: USCG Auxiliary Meeting/Election - Nov. 14

November 14, 2023

Time:  6:30 p.m.

Location:  University of Guam, Humanities and Social Sciences Building @ College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS), Rm. HSS106.

Happy Veterans Day!

To all of those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, so that we may have the freedom that we enjoy, we salute you! *HAND SALUTE* God Bless you all!  HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Image source:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters

RBS: Volume 9, Issue 2

 

The Journal of Coast Guard Auxiliary Activity

4 NOV 2023

To All Auxiliarists

"RBS: Volume 9, Issue 2 - Your U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary resource for Recreational Boating Safety is now accessible online. Inside, you'll discover valuable insights catering to anyone passionate about enhancing Recreational Boating Safety. This edition showcases various articles covering various Recreational Boating Safety topics, providing you with essential knowledge."

• Do You Know Your District Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program Specialist?
• Protecting Your Boat and Health: Understanding Moisture and Carbon Monoxide Risks 
• The RBS Program Visitor: More Than Meets the Eye
• Complacency
• Situational Awareness Is for Everyone
• 16 Watch Outs for Auxiliary Boat Crews
• The Magnetic Compass
• 2022 Commodore Daniel Maxim Award for Excellence 1n Education
• They Don’t Call it “Flotzilla” for Nothing
• Enhancing Boating Safety: Digital Selective Calling and Maritime Mobile Service Identity
• Understanding the Difference: Vessel Safety Check vs. Uninspected Passenger Vessel Inspection
• Last Words

We encourage all members to read this issue. Email us at rbs-job1-publication-team@cgauxnet.us if you have an article or photograph to submit. Send us questions or comments you want addressed in the following publication.

 

Click here to view this edition:

RBS Job 1 October, 2023

USCG Auxiliary Meeting/Election - Nov. 14

November 14, 2023

Time:  6:30 p.m.

Location: University of Guam

November Diversity Calendar Highlights

November brings with it a colorful array of celebrations from various cultures and communities around the world. This month, the community can learn about the vibrant festival of Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights celebrated by millions in India and around the globe. In the United States, Native American Heritage Month is observed to recognize the contributions and history of the indigenous peoples. In Guam, All Souls Day is honored on Nov. 2, and it is recognized as a local holiday.  You’ll find many of the residents at the different cemeteries throughout the island visiting the graves of loved ones to pray for them, light candles, and offer flowers.  We also have Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Japanese Culture Day, National Integration Day, World Fisheries Day, and World Kindness Day.  Not to mention, we have special QR codes for Guam events from the Guam Visitors Bureau, Guam Time, D204 Lions Club International we have partnered with for boating safety featuring Coastie, Lions Clubs effective literacy websites, and more!  Additionally, Transgender Awareness Week and World Kindness Day offer opportunities for our community to embrace understanding, inclusion, and the beauty of our diverse world. Through these events, we can appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures, identities, and traditions that come together to make our global community so unique and special.

Guam Flotilla November 2023 Newsletter

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