Subject:        NOVEMBER DIVISION CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING

To All,

From: james cornell <jimcornell@optonline.net>  

 
        
1.      LAST CALL for our Division Change of Watch.  The date is Sunday, 14 
        December.  The place, NCO Club at the Air National Guard Base in 
        Westhampton Beach.  The time 1500.  Contact your Flotilla Commander ASAP.

 

2.      Our Team Coordinated Training (TCT) class has been rescheduled for 
        Saturday, 31 January 2004.  It will be held at the Mess Deck of Station 
        Shinnecock @ 0830.  The deadline for completion for TCT is 31 May 2004.  

 

3.      Our next Division wide SAR Exercises is in its planning stage.  CDR Felker, 
        DIRAUX has showed an interest in attending out next SAREX.  Topics include 
        Boat Crew / Coxswain Training, Execution of Search Patterns, PIW Search, 
        Cruise Exercise, and preparation for ISAR

 

4.      It has come to my attention that we have a lack of qualified people to go 
        on RDF missions.  To compensate for this we will schedule a RDF training 
        course.

 

5.      With the additional instructors qualified, I hope it will increase the 
        amount of class given to the public.  I would like to get all the 
        Instructors together.

 

6.      5 pilots have been recruited with aircraft, so far.  2 of the 5 pilots 
        have almost completed their training.  Another 6 pilots are looking to 
        join us.

 

7.      Our Communication Specialty Course is scheduled to start Tuesday, 13 
        January 2004.  The instructor for the course will be Bill Tooker.  
        The course will be held at Station Shinnecock and will run for about 8 
        weeks.  Time TBA.

 

8.      2004 Workshops – No dates have been set.

	8.1.        Winter Ops / Dry Suit Training
	8.2.        Staff Officer Training
	8.3.        Personal Service
	8.4.        Search Patterns 
	8.5.        Operations – Scheduled for May
	8.6.        RDF Training
	8.7.        Aircraft / Boat Coordination
	8.8.        Public Affairs
	8.9.        PE / Instructor 
	8.10.       Marine Safety Topic
	8.11.       Sexual Harassment Prevention

 

9.      Courtesy is paramount in our division.  Please make every effort to be 
        courteous to your fellow member.  Treat members as you would like to be 
        treated.

 

10.     The District Awards Conference will be held at the Mystic Marriott this 
        year on 5, 6 and 7 March.  Saturday, 6 March is the big day filled with 
        workshops, the Group Commanders Luncheon and at night the District 
        Banquette.  The District store will be open all day long.  On Sunday, 7 
        March you may want to attend the District Board and Staff Meeting.  Keep 
        an eye on the District Website for details.  I will forward any information 
        I receive.  Reserve early, you can make your reservations by calling the 
        toll free number 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the Auxiliary Conference Rate.  
        Remember, you don’t need to stay overnight to benefit from the workshops, 
        come up for the day. 

 

11.     We were asked to participate in Brookhaven National Lab’s, Health, Fitness, 
        & Safety Fair on Wednesday, 22 October.  This was one of the most successful 
        Public Affair missions I have ever participated in.  We had about 500 people 
        passing our table.  We will do the same next year.

 

 

12.     Our next meeting of the Division Board and Staff will be held on Thursday, 8 
        January @ 1930 on the Mess Deck at Station Shinnecock.  The uniform of the 
        day will be Tropical Blue Long or appropriate civilian attire.  All members 
        are invited and are encouraged to attend.  Get information first hand.

 

 

James H. Cornell Jr.
Division Captain 18
(631) 395-6244 (H)
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