To: Division 18

1.	Operations Patriot Readiness; as of our last District meeting, 25% of 
    the District have replied.  Group Moriches came out better than most.  
    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. 
    All new members should be directed to fill out this form.  The direct 
    website link is  http://www.bluemoo.net/patriot-form.htm   This is #1 
    Priority for DIRAUX.

2.	Maritime Domain Awareness Program (MDA) training was held on Tuesday, 
    2 July at Station Shinnecock.  A follow-up email will be sent out listing 
    more of the details.

3.	The Veteran's History Project; We are looking for members of the auxiliary 
    to be interviewed and to do the interviewing.

4.	Keep this TCT Training date on your calendar!  You will go into REYR if 
    this is not completed.  All Crew, Coxswain, and Radio Watchstanders are 
    required to complete this class every 5 years.  By year-end, each of you 
    must have sat through this class at least once.  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.	A tentative date for the Division COW 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.  All details will be discussed at our next Division Meeting 
    on Thursday, 1 August.

6.	Uniforms; when wearing your uniforms, please make sure that your ribbons 
    are on the correct side, shoes are shined and shirttails are tucked-in.  
    This is only to list a few items that should be looked into.

7.	A proposal has been written to address the issue of additional Divisions 
    Meeting(s).  This issue will be discussed at our next meeting.  By the 
    responses from my last email, we all seem to agree.

8.	A reminder to all, Division 18’s website is being updated once a month.  
    Please check it out. http://d2.gap.net/CGAux/DIV18

9.	Remember to submit your AUXDATA paperwork as soon as possible, at least 
    every 2 weeks or sooner.

10.	We no longer do Safety Patrols; it is now called Homeland Security Patrols.

11.	The Currency Maintenance Forms has been revised.  Please use the new forms.  
    The new form has been distributed to all Flotilla Commanders and it is 
    also located on 1SR’s website.  The form can be accessed by using  
    http://www.cgaux1sr.org/forms.htm   CM forms are sent to Bill Tooker via 
    the Point Of Contact from each flotilla.

12.	On 23 June the Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrated its 63rd birthday.

13.	Vessel Safety Check numbers as of 23 June.
        Exams     given	Passed
         18-2		11	  11
         18-3		78	  67
         18-6		 3	   3
         18-8		17	  15
       Totals		98	  85

14.	Marine Dealer Visitation numbers;
         18-2		 0
         18-3		32
         18-6		36
         18-8		25




					JAMES H. CORNELL JR.




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