Subject: OCTOBER VCP REPORT

To:     Division 18

1.      Since my last report, Division 18 has increased its enrollment by about
        5 additional new members.  This brings the total up to 31 new members
        for the year.  More to come.
           Flotilla 18-2     8
           Flotilla 18-3     4
           Flotilla 18-6    11
           Flotilla 18-8     8

2.      As was stated in a previous report, our supply of Ball Caps has been
        depleted.  Our DCP has inquired about purchasing a new supply.  At our
        meeting, we will discuss putting an order together with any suggestions
        the Board might have.

3.      Risk Management has been added to our list of courses.  Either TCT or
        RM may fill the requirements for Boat Crew, Watch Standing, and etc.
        The deadline has been moved to 12/31/2003.

4.      The date for our TCT class stands at Saturday, 19 October 2002.  We
        will use the facilities at Group Moriches @ 0800.  It is an 8-hour
        class.  Please, out of courtesy, if you can not make this class,
        please let me know so I may get an accurate list together.

5.      Our Division COW is getting closer.  The date has been set for Sunday,
        8 December 2002 and will be held at the NCO club at the Air National
        Guard Base in Westhampton Beach.  At our next Division meeting we
        will discuss, having one food dish coming from each flotilla.
        Additional information will be distributed along with formal
        invitations, prior to the next Division Meeting.

6.      A proposal for amendment of the Standing Rules regarding additional
        Divisions Meeting(s) was approved at our last Division meeting.
        This proposal allows for 5 meetings instead of 4 meetings

7.      The election results from our last District Meeting are as follows:
        Nick Kerigan has been elected to District Commodore, Charlie Sferra
        has been elected Vice Commodore, and Harvey Miller has been elected
        RCO GRU-MOR.

8.      SO-VE has requested that you take advantage of the new database on
        the website that has been created.  The website has a request form for
        boat owners desiring a VSC.  This form will be forwarded to you
        through the web server while keeping your email address confidential.
        The web page to "sign up" to be included in the database is found at
        this URL: http://safetyseal.net/GetVSC/EnterNewExaminer.asp.  The URL
        for visitors to access this database is http://safetyseal.net/GetVSC/.

9.      As elected officers, it is our duty to encourage membership to take
        leadership rolls.  The Flotilla is the heart of the organization and
        here is where we must start.

10.     In a previous report, I sent out information about Individual, Flotilla,
        and Division New Member Awards. If anyone still needs copies, let me know.

11.     Vessel Safety Check numbers as of September month end:
                        September              Year to Date
                   Exams given    Passed     Exams given   Passed
        18-2           16           16           65           60
        18-3            0            0          152          118
        18-6            0            0           46           43
        18-8            4            2           29           24
          Totals       20           18          292          245

12.     Marine Dealer Visitation numbers as of September month end:
                    September       Year to Date
        18-2            0                11
        18-3            0                74
        18-6            1               212
        18-8           15                92
          Totals       16               389



                                JAMES H. CORNELL JR.