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Newsletter Publication of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray, SC April 2015 U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray, South Carolina www.uscgaux-lakemurray.com Flotilla Island, Johnson Marina Road, Chapin, SC Page U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray, South Carolina Flotilla Island, 2390 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin, SC Visit us online at www.uscgaux-lakemurray.com Newsletter Staff: Editor Barbara Burchfield, John Mezynski, Russell Jernigan, Calvin Bowen LAKE MURRAY MARINER is the official newsletter of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 and is intended as a publication to keep the membership apprised of the activities of the Auxiliary. All articles and photographs submitted must be consistent with the policies of the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary and may not be returned. N 34° 06’ 23.7” W 081° 18’ 54.1” Photo by Michael Mikutaitis SEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT COMMANDER Rear Admiral John H. Korn DIRECTORY OF AUXILIARY DISTRICT 7 DIRAUX Commander William E. Seward DISTRICT SEVEN Commodore Chief of Staff Robert Weskerna Judith Hudson U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR CHARLESTON Deputy Commander CDR Brian Falk U.S. COAST GUARD STATION CHARLESTON Senior Chief BMCS Justin Longval Executive Petty Officer BMC John Palmer AUXILIARY LIAISON Sector Charleston Station Charleston LT Jeffrey Prebeck BM1 Travis Rogers AREA SECTOR COORDINATOR ASC Lyle Letteer DIVISION 12 Commander Vice Commander John Murphy John Owen Personal information of members is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The use of these rosters, addresses and telephone numbers on any computer or online service including the Internet is prohibited by the Act. 2015 FLOTILLA 12-3 LEADERSHIP & STAFF OFFICERS Flotilla Commander Vice Commander Festus Burchfield Clay Goodwin Flotilla Staff Officers: Communications Communication Services Diversity Finance Human Resources Information Systems Marine Safety Materials Member Training Operations Public Affairs Publications Public Education Program Visitors-RBS Secretary/Records Vessel Examinations Kenneth Plesser Barbara Burchfield Peggy Peterson Barbara Burchfield Festus Burchfield Michael Mikutaitis Scott Iverson Michael Mikutaitis Barbara Burchfield Festus Burchfield Bill Lindsay Barbara Burchfield Kent McCoin Scott Iverson Lucy Wingard Clay Goodwin On the cover: Kent McCoin, Public Education Staff Officer, completes student documents and certificates for the About Boating Safely class held March 21st at Flotilla Island. Photo by Barbara Burchfield, Public Affairs Specialist I Flotilla Meeting Minutes are published online in the Member Zone: www.uscgaux-lakemurray.com INFORMED ENGAGED VALUED Page 2 Special dates & events APR 6 - 7 Vessel Safety Checks at Ft. Jackson Contact Clay Goodwin, VFC APR 18 About Boating Safely Class 0830 at American Legion Post 193 102 Old Lexington Rd., Chapin. Contact Kent McCoin, FSO-PE APR 18 Vessel Safety Check Day - Academy Sports-Harbison Contact Scott Iverson, FSO-PV APR 18 Division 12 Meeting at Santee Cooper Corporate Office 1 Riverwood Drive, Monck’s Corner APR 27 Flotilla Meeting 1900 at Flotilla Island MAY 2 South Carolina Boating Fatalities Memorial Service, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 North Lake Drive, Lexington MAY 16-22 National Safe Boating Week Contact John Mezynski, Chairman MAY 26 Flotilla Meeting 1900 at Flotilla Island (changed to Tuesday due Memorial Weekend) JUN 27 Vessel Safety Checks 1000 at SouthShore Marina JUN 29 Flotilla Meeting 1900 at Flotilla Island JUL 20 4H2o Water Science Camp, Clemson University Extension Service Flotilla Island 09:00 - 12:30 JUL 27 Flotilla Meeting 1900 at Flotilla Island AUG 01 Great Portage Race, Dreher Island State Park Contact Festus Burchfield, FC Flotilla 12-3 members will be notified by email of Island Cleanup days and other special events. For your privacy: Access AuxDirectory https://auxofficer.cgaux.org/auxoff/index.php for members email addresses and phone numbers. Page 3 Festus Burchfield, Flotilla Commander In addition to sequestration, we bear the uncertainties of conducting official business due to congressional fiscal budget constraints. Despite the start/stop/start again that occurred this month, we have accomplished quite a bit: Vessel Safety Check day at Academy SportsSandhill on 14MAR About Boating Safety Class at Flotilla Island on 21MAR Palmetto Sports Classic at the State Fairgrounds on 27-29MAR with Flotilla 12-1 Team Coordination Training Refresher at 30MAR flotilla meeting Lake Murray Safety Consortium meeting 30MAR During the month I also met with flotilla, division and surface operations leadership in Florida. The Auxiliary flotilla level activities account for the vast majority of direct support to Coast Guard missions and the recreational boating community. Flotilla members are the greatest asset to the Coast Guard RBS core mission with direct contact to boaters and the community through public education classes, marine dealer visits, vessel safety checks, marine safety and environment outreach, and other programs. Thank you for your participation and support. The Great Portage Race has been moved from late September, a conflict with the District Training Conference, to August 1st. The Navy League, sponsor of the Sea Cadets event, has requested that I be Lead Coxswain this year and that Barbara return as Public Affairs Lead, as she did in 2013. An additional two or three additional photographers will be needed for the event which has grown significantly with the number of divisions, cadets, and activities this year. More information to come later. The 4H2o Water Camp has moved from the first week of June to July 20. We will introduce a new marine environment module into the boating safety messages that we normally offer. We’ve noticed that the Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) office reorganization is making progress in some areas, such as re-offers for use of operational facilities and some surface operations equipment. New facility offers of use are taking longer and member ID card renewals seem to be an ongoing problem. DIRAUX is working diligently with some very dedicated Auxiliary volunteers to provide an efficient and professional working system for all District 7 members. The volunteers undergo significant and specialized training in order to serve as specialty responders to your requests. My hat is off to each of them. Coast Guard dining facility meal rates will change on May 1, 2015 at all station galleys. Coast Guard Auxiliary members in uniform and on orders will be afforded Standard Meal Rates. Auxiliarists not in uniform and not under orders will charged an additional $3.05 for the Full Meal Rate. The meal rate changes being implemented within the Food Service Program (FSP) in FY-15 are necessary to meet ongoing Coast Guard (CG) budgetary constraint and legal statutory requirements. On behalf of Flotilla 12-3, our thanks go to members who manned the flotilla booth at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic with me this past weekend: Russ Jernigan, John Mezynski, Clay Goodwin, Barbara Burchfield and Flotilla 12-1 members William Hayes, John Owen, and Perry Moses. Also, thanks to Billy Lindsay for donating a new flotilla banner that was the perfect backdrop in our booth to let the public know who we are. There were many inquiries and a lot of interest in the Auxiliary at the Sportsmen’s Classic. Page 4 Program Visitation_________________________ Scott Iverson, FSO-PV Vessel Examinations____________________ Clay Goodwin, FSO-VE Program visits have been hampered by a lingering winter of cold and rain, even a little snow, and some viruses that don’t seem to go away so easy. As the weather improves and the sun warms us, I’m sure our Program Visitors will be out and about with their brochures. We have a number of vessel safety check days on the schedule. Carry a small bag of brochures in your vehicle just in case you find yourself at or near a marine dealer. Be sure to let marine dealers and boat owners know about this fire extinguisher recall. All fire extinguishers in the recall will have a black plastic valve and all recall details are in the VE/PV “What’s New” section online. KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALL (Feb 2015) Academy Sports at Harbison - April 18 Contact Scott Iverson to participate Fort Jackson - April 6 & 7 Annual vessel safety check event. New base security requires me to submit the names of everyone needing base access. Contact me if you plan to participate in one or both VSC days. SouthShore Marina - June 27 Contact me Other locations We have been asked to conduct vessel exams at other private locations and I will send notifications of those events to all Vessel Examiners and trainees by email. Let me know if you want to be included in the email notices. Uniform required: ODU (no substitutions) If you use social media channels you’ll want to know about #GetMyVSC, a new hashtag created by Auxiliary University Programs (AUP) student Berhilo Galvan to spread the word about boating safety checks and practices ahead of Safe Boating Week. Communicating in a modern way, sharing the hashtag is another way to let boaters know that the Coast Guard Auxiliary offers courtesy vessel safety checks. Scott Iverson, Festus Burchfield and Barbara Burchfield operated the first Vessel Safety Check station of the year at Academy Sports - Sandhill on a cold and wet Saturday, March 14. Boaters can have a safer, more enjoyable experience with the knowledge that they have all the required safety equipment aboard. INFORMED ENGAGED VALUED Page 5 Public Education________________________ Kent McCoin, FSO-PE Operations________________________________ Festus Burchfield, FSO-OP The March 21 About Boating Safely class was full with several students on a waitlist. Between the rain showers and cold weather, we finally launched Voyager on 23MAR. Anyone interested in patrols and/or crew training should contact me to be included in the email notices for patrol opportunities. ODU are required until the summer hot weather uniform is in effect. Instructors and aides who supported this class: Kent McCoin, Clay Goodwin, Festus Burchfield, Clay Goodwin, Barbara Burchfield, Ken Plesser, Steve Pstrak, Joe Richbourg and Billy Lindsay. Two members are in the final stages of qualifying for Instructor certification and two more are being in the process of requalifying as Instructors. Our next boating safety class is Saturday, April 18 at American Legion Post 193 in Chapin. Call me if you want to instruct or help with these classes. Member Training_______________________ Barbara Burchfield, FSO-MT Completed: Team Coordination Training (TCT-1) at the 30MAR flotilla meeting by Al Crothers Clay Goodwin completed final qualifications at the 21MAR boating safety class to become certified as Instructor. Joe Richbourg instructed two chapters at the 21MAR class for Instructor re-certification Burnette Sheffield completed the Good Mate online course In training: 3 members - Program Visitation 3 members - Vessel Examinations 1 member - Information Services 2 members - Instructor 3 members - boat crew/coxswain A new U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was signed by CDR Bryan Falk with an effective date of March 1, 2015. One major change is the introduction and mandatory requirement for Qualifying Examiners (QEs) to perform at least 4 underway night hours. ** To receive patrol orders in the Sector Charleston AOR, coxswains shall demonstrate proficiency in night navigation by successfully performing task COX-09-04-AUX as part of their initial or triennial QE. Annually, a minimum of four hours of night operations will be required for maintenance and currency requirements. Each Division shall maintain an updated file of their respective coxswains to ensure eligibility** This night operation requirement has already been in effect in other Coast Guard sectors and has been talked about for at least a year at Sector Charleston. It would be a good idea for all coxswain to record their night underway hours in the Auxiliary Order Management (AOM) “remarks” area in addition to keeping their own records. Coxswains who find their Personal Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (PEPIRB) is out-of-date or needs a new battery should visit the District 7 Help Desk for replacement instructions. INFORMED ENGAGED VALUED Page 6 Finance Officer_____________________________ Barbara Burchfield, FSO-FN Public Affairs_______________________________ Billy Lindsay, FSO-PA Let’s start off with a big Thank You to Billy Lindsay for donating a new banner for the flotilla! The 2 x 6 foot banner has the USCG Auxiliary logo with Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray prominently displayed and easy to read. The banner will be a great asset for community events, vessel safety checks days and parades. Media news releases, local advertisements and handouts at the Sportsman Classic helped fill the April 18 boating safety class. News 19 WLTX reporter stopped by our March 21 ABS class. The reporter did a video of the class and interviewed Barbara Burchfield, Public Affairs Specialist I. The news video was aired that weekend promoting boating safety. Marine Safety_______________________________ Scott Iverson, FSO-MS As a fireman, I find marine safety to be very interesting and a good fit with my career in safety. Thank You to FC Festus Burchfield who donated $125.00 towards the purchase of ABS books. He also bought and donated a new faucet for the men’s room at Flotilla Island. This month we ordered another 20 About Boating Safely books for our April class, making 50 books purchased this year for two classes. All members in public education deserve a round of applause for not only educating boaters but for providing support and funding for the flotilla. At the March 30 flotilla meeting, a motion was made and carried to order 20 more ABS books when it becomes necessary. Materials____________________________________ Michael Mikutaitis, FSO-MA Two cases of ABS books were ordered this month. My goals for 2015 include constructing a pollution display board to be used at 4H2o and all other training opportunities; to network with SCDNR and Sector Charleston to develop a robust marine safety program; to develop educational components to be shared with the flotilla and accessible on the flotilla website; and to promote the Sea Partners Program in our area. Information Services______________________ Michael Mikutaitis, FSO-IS Still waiting for notification of being accepted into the AUX-10 Information Services (AUXDATA/AUXINFO) class 30APR-03MAY in Raleigh, N.C. The C-School travel and attendance for the four day class is under Coast Guard orders and will not be expensed from flotilla funds. Reminder: When you send your 7029 form, be sure to check both boxes at the bottom: SO-IS Susan Hastings and FSO-IS Michael Mikutaitis. Since I’m in training Susan is entering all member hours. Thanks. INFORMED ENGAGED VALUED Page 7 USCG Boating Safety Division welcomes new staffers Fast Facts Coast Guard District 7 responded to more than 60 flare sightings in June, July and August 2014, costing an estimated $5.3 million. 455,000 American jobs are supported by the recreational fishing industry according to National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Approximately 40 percent of the U.S. corn crop is used to make ethanol fuel. It is illegal to use E15 ethanol fuel in marine engines. http://www.epa.gov/OMS/regs/ fuels/additive/e15/e15-mmp.htm Recycling one plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for six hours. U.S. Coast Guard Share The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division recently welcomed two new members: Tom Dardis joined the Program Operations Branch as the Recreational Boating Safety Outreach Coordinator. Dardis retired last year with 30 years of active duty military service, with his first tour as a deckhand on the USCGC Eagle, and his last tour as the Afloat Safety Specialist assigned to the Safety and Environmental Health Program at CG Headquarters. In between those two tours, Dardis enjoyed a highly successful and heroic career as an Aviation Survivalman, as he was one of the first-ever Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers after successfully completing the USN Rescue Swimmer School in 1986. Man Over Board Jeff Decker started working in the Program Operations Branch as a Recreational Boating Safety Specialist. Decker served 22 years of active duty military service with the USCG, eight years with Virginia's Boating Safety Program, and eight years as owner of a company that has provided boating safety education services. National Safe Boating Week May 16-22, 2015 John Mezynski is the NSBW Chairman for Flotilla 12-3 and will coordinate events, activities and proclamations for the month of May. William Carter, Vice Commander - Flotilla 12-8 Charleston, has been appointed NSBW Chairman for 2015 Division 12 activities and events. The Coast Guard's Boat Crew Seamanship Manual illustrates several maneuvers for recovering an MOB. (From left) The Destroyer Turn, the Anderson Turn and the Racetrack Turn are illustrated. Reference: Coast Guard Boat Crew Seamanship Manual www.bit.ly/1Ks99J0 load) (19MB down- Coast Guard Auxiliary boat crew members complete the Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Program including extensive training for onwater tasks such as man over board. Certification is achieved following a successful Qualification Examination of all required tasks. Page 8 Russ Jernigan, John Mezynski, Clay Goodwin, Festus and Barbara Burchfield represented Flotilla 12-3 at the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic the weekend of March 2729. We successfully connected directly with the public to promote RBS programs and safety messages. Well done! Page 9 SCDNR is serious about boating safety. During the weekend of March 27-29, DNR unveiled its Boating Virtual Trainer at the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic. The BVT captured the attention of all ages who lined up to operate it. Captain Billy Downer, SCDNR Law Enforcement Education, and Festus Burchfield, State Liaison Officer and FC 12-3, were pleased with the performance features of the simulator. Several menu options offer scenarios designed to teach operators how to handle a boat, recognize buoys and markers, and teach basic boating rules. A new trailer houses a modified Pioneer center console boat with the BVT simulator to give boaters a near-real experience. The BVT mobile unit will ensure the most exposure. Page 10 At the February 23 flotilla meeting, Scott Iverson presented a marine environment and safety presentation highlighting these major topics: USCG marine safety mission Water resources Prevent environmental damage and pollution Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) What can Flotilla 12-3 do? With our local area in mind, Scott talked about each topic and suggested several ways how Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray could help with pollution prevention and provide education about invasive plant species such as hydrilla, Illinois pondweed, water primrose and the alarming migration of zebra/quagga mussels. Marine safety and environmental outreach from Flotilla 12-3 will focus on these key programs: Support the USCG marine safety mission Pollution prevention Protection of natural resources Sea Partners program Education, Awareness and Outreach Boating safety classes Vessel safety checks Program visits School classroom presentations Community and civic events Scott has initiated contact with USCG Charleston and the Sea Partners program. Members interested in joining the marine safety team can contact Scott Iverson. According to SC DNR, the principal focus of managing ANS in South Carolina has been directed at nuisance aquatic plants, exotic mussels, and exotic fishes. Historically, non-native species have been introduced to South Carolina through direct stocking, aquascaping, shipping, aquarium releases and bait releases. Some species also “hitchhike” on boats, motors and trailers. South Carolina waterways: 521,00 acres of lakes 750,000 acres of estuaries 200 miles of Atlantic shoreline The map below shows locations of zebra/quagga mussels in 2010 from its initial finding in 1988 in the Great Lakes. The mussels cause damage to infrastructure and eliminate other native species as they migrate from state to state. Page 11 Aquatic nuisance plants known as Water Hyacinth have overtaken a large segment of a private marina on the Arlington River, a tributary of the St. John’s River in Florida. Photo taken 3/04/2015 by Barbara Burchfield. This is what happens when nuisance plants rapidly populate and overtake other life forms and areas. Visit SCDNR’s web link for more information specific to South Carolina and for homeowner’s guidance to combat these species. Water Hyacinth - Environmental and Economic Concerns Populations double in as little as two weeks Disperses by seeds and stolons Harbors mosquitoes Increases sedimentation by shedding roots and shoots Dense mats prevent air and light diffusion into water killing native plants, fish and wildlife preventing decomposition of detritus Mats jam against bridges and flood control structures Reduces property values and local tax revenues Source: University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants Two photos at right courtesy of SCDNR. Page 12 ABOUT UNIFORMS As an Auxiliarist, you enjoy certain honors and privileges, among them, wearing the Auxiliary uniform and flying the Auxiliary Ensign. Wear the uniform neatly and correctly and fly the Blue Ensign proudly. Remember that your conduct reflects directly upon the image of both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary. Auxiliarists are asked to review and comply with the uniform standards as set forth in Auxiliary Manual Chapter 10 in the USCG Auxiliary Manual (AUXMAN) M16790.1G (7.22MB). Reminders…. No part of the uniform distinctly belonging to the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be worn with civilian clothing Uniforms should be up to date; do not wear out of service uniforms or accessories Boating Safety Class A recreational boating safety class taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary APRIL 18, 2015 Saturday 8:30am –5:00pm Class will be held at American Legion Post 193 102 Old Lexington Rd, Chapin, SC 29036 Congratulations to Roger Deaton who received the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Award for Operations Training Team 2014 at the March 30 flotilla meeting. Happy Anniversary James Harrington who celebrates 10 years this month as a U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member. Pre-registration is required by April 16 Class size is limited to 30 students. Cost: $30.00 per person For more information and reservations contact Kent McCoin (803) 318-0071 Email: [email protected] Page 13 2015 BOATING ACCIDENTS These boating accident briefings are made courtesy of the Boating and Waterways Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation. Several cases involve vessels less than 25 feet - considered “high focus” vessels on your vessel safety check forms. Sharing this information reinforces our commitment to promoting recreational boating safety wherever and whenever we can. Monroe County 1/6/15: At approximately 9:00 a.m. a 43-year-old male departed from Murrays Marina on Stock Island for a day of commercial fishing. The vessel he was operating, a 25 foot Mako, was found south of Key West with the anchor deployed, taking on water, and no occupants or signs of distress onboard. The USCG, FWC and Sea-Tow have searched the area for the man, but have not been able to locate him. Wakulla County 2/14/15: Two men were traveling in a 14 foot jon-boat with stick steering. They were on the Sopchoppy River in the vicinity of Ochlockonee State Park. The 67-year-old operator let go of the steering control to get a soda, the vessel made a sharp turn to the right ejecting the operator and his 69-year-old occupant. When the operator surfaced, he saw the occupant holding onto a PFD and asking for help. The operator swam back to the vessel and then idled over to the occupant. The occupant became unresponsive while attempting to climb back into the vessel. The operator held onto the occupant and towed him to the river bank and started CPR. After a few minutes the operator went to get assistance from a gentleman fishing on the bank at the park. They called EMS before going back to the occupant. They were able to get the occupant into the vessel and return to the park and meet EMS. The occupant was not able to be resuscitated and was pronounced deceased. Pasco County 2/17/15: Two men were on a 27 foot commercial shrimp vessel approximately nine miles offshore. The operator, 29-years-old, made a Mayday call at approximately 12:30 a.m. stating that the vessel was sinking. Search and rescue efforts were conducted and the occupant, 17-years-old, was rescued at 11:00 a.m. He was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital and treated for abrasions, hypothermia and dehydration. He reported that he was wearing the only PFD that was onboard and that the operator made him put it on. They had planned on holding onto each other, however a wave separated them and the 17-year-old could not locate the operator. The body of the operator was located at approximately 1:30 p.m. Glades County 2/19/15: A man and woman were in a 20 foot open motor boat on Lake Okeechobee. Approximately two miles from Indian Prairie, the male operator slowed the vessel and turned around due to the rough conditions. Waves began pouring over the stern and the vessel quickly submerged. The two did not have PFDs on and were heavily clothed. The male became exhausted and slipped below the surface. The female was able to hold onto some floating debris and was rescued a few hours later. The body of the operator was located on 2/22. Marion County 2/27/15: A homeowner on the bank of Lake Oklawaha was in his backyard when he heard someone calling for help on the lake. He saw a man in the water and a vessel running in circles. The homeowner called 911 and went to help him. Before the homeowner could reach him, the man became unresponsive and was floating face down in the water. The homeowner was able to recover the man and bring him to shore where EMS were standing by. The man, 67-yearsold, was pronounced deceased. The vessel was later stopped from spinning circles. A cursory look in the vessel, a 13 foot G3, revealed the throttle was at approximately the ¾ forward position and the bilge plug was not installed. Additionally the required safety equipment was onboard, the operator was not wearing his PFD. Alachua County 3/14/15: Two men were in a 15 foot Glasstream bass boat on lake Lochloosa at approximately 12:30 p.m. The 34-year-old operator and his 52-year-old occupant were going to a new location to fish. While operating the vessel, they noticed it was taking on water near the stern. The two men moved to the bow of the vessel in an attempt to balance it out. The occupant then fell into the water. The operator got a PFD and attempted to throw it to him, but the occupant was unable to reach it. The occupant slipped under the surface of the water and the operator swam after him, He was unable to locate the occupant. While the operator was searching for the occupant the bass boat capsized. The operator swam back the bass boat and was able to climb on top it. He was later rescued by a Good Samaritan. The body of the occupant was located at approximately 7:15 p.m. Martin County 3/15/15: Two men were in 16 foot kayak on the Loxahatchee River in the vicinity of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. One of the men, 20 years of age, stated that a wave caused the kayak to overturn, sending him and his 21-yearold occupant into the water. Both men were wearing PFD’s at the time. While attempting to swim to the shore, the 21-yearold reportedly removed his PFD stating he could not swim with it on. The 21-year-old later became exhausted and slipped under the surface of the water. The 20-year-old was able to swim to shore and get help. EMS responded, but they were unable to resuscitate the 21-year-old. Page 14 Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray - 2015 Leadership www.uscgaux-lakemurray.com Flotilla Commander FC Festus Burchfield Vice Commander VFC Clay Goodwin Communications CM Kenneth Plesser Communication Services CS Barbara Burchfield Diversity DV Peggy Peterson Finance FN Barbara Burchfield Human Resources HR Festus Burchfield Information Systems IS Michael Mikutaitis Materials MA Michael Mikutaitis Marine Safety MS Scott Iverson Member Training MT Barbara Burchfield Operations OP Festus Burchfield Public Affairs PA Billy Lindsay Publications PB Barbara Burchfield Public Education PE Kent McCoin Program Visitation PV Scott Iverson Secretary/Records SR Lucy Wingard Vessel Examinations VE Clay Goodwin Flotilla Staff Officers Special Event Appointments Chairman, National Safe Boating Week John Mezynski Parade Coordinator Stephen Pstrak Members are invited and encouraged to become Staff Officer Assistants and team members. We also need grant writers, mentors, member training specialty instructors, and volunteers to help with special community events and projects. Contact the Staff Officer, Flotilla Commander or Vice Commander with your area of interest . We’re better with all of us working together. Page 15
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