Subject: AUGUST VCP REPORT


To:     Division 18 (1SR)


1.      I would like to congratulate Jerry Rappoport for his article re wrote
        for the East Hampton Independent and Suffolk Life.  These articles
        resulted in a number of new members in most of our flotillas.


2.      Overall Division 18 has increased its enrollment by about 22+ new
        members.  As of this report, not all-new members have received official
        notification of their membership.


3.      Division 18 has run out of Ball Caps.  A proposal will be presented
        prior the our next meeting.  The proposal will include prices,
        quantities and any other arrangement that might be needed.


4.      TCT Training; The date for our next class is Saturday, 19 October
        2002.  We will use the facilities at Group Moriches @ 0900.  It is an
        8-hour class.  Cornell Caterers will cater lunch.


5.      The plans for the Division 18’s COW has been finalized.  The date and
        place has been set for Sunday, 8 December 2002 and will be held at the
        NCO club at the Air National Guard Base in West Hampton Beach.  More
        details will follow.


6.      As mentioned in past reports, the Patriot Readiness form is requested
        by DIRAUX to be filled out by all members.  This is an on going
        process.  This will include all members joining us.  If you have not
        filled it out, please do so.  Those of you that have access to a
        computer can enter this information on line at 1SR’s website. The
        direct website link is http://www.bluemoo.net/patriot-form.htm


7.      Maritime Domain Awareness Program (MDA) training was held on Tuesday,
        2 July at Station Shinnecock.  LT Griffin, the Intelligence Officer at
        Group Moriches gave the presentation.  A hand out was given to all,
        listing all we should be looking for while on patrol.


8.      A proposal for amendment of the Standing Rules regarding additional
        Divisions Meeting(s) has been approved.  As of year 2003 our division
        meetings will be held in January, April, June, August and October.


9.      Flotilla 18-8’s website has been finally approved after some
        modifications have been made.  18-8’s website can be accessed by
        National, District and Division websites.
        http://d2.gap.net/CGAux/FLOT18-8


10.     A reminder to all, Division 18’s website is being updated once a
        month.  Please check it out. http://d2.gap.net/CGAux/DIV18 Pictured
        of members of 18 have been posted on the District Website from our last
        District Awards Conference.


11.     Sexual Harassment Prevention training is required, according to
        Auxiliary Manual.  It is suggested that all flotillas offer this
        training.


12.     Vessel Safety Check numbers as of July.
             July    Year to Date
             Exams given     Passed          Exams given     Passed
             18-2            35      30                      46      41
             18-3            22      17                      100     84
             18-6            1       1                       4       4
             18-8            3       3                       20      18
             Totals          61      51                      170     147


13.     Marine Dealer Visitation numbers as of July
             July    Year to Date
             18-2    11      11
             18-3    0       32
             18-6    36      72
             18-8    40      65
             Totals  87      180





                                                JAMES H. CORNELL JR.