5th District Southern Region
Serving Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC and the Chesapeake Bay area & its tributaries
I would like to take this opportunity, as Division Commander to welcome all of you to the CAN DO Division of the Middle Chesapeake. Our primary mission as Auxiliarists is to Support the Coast Guard, especially in all aspects of the Recreational Boating Safety. We do this in many ways including Public Education (to our Boating Public), Member Training (for our members), Vessel Examinations, and on-the-water Safety Patrols. These patrols include major events, such as graduation day at the Naval Academy featuring the Blue Angels, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim and the Volvo Challenge Sailing race. The Areas that we cover vary, but include, in essence, from Annapolis to the Rod & Reel at Chesapeake Beach, across to Tilghman Island and north past Bloody Point Light. An important thing to remember is that we are all volunteers. We do what we can, when we can. We represent the U.S. Coast Guard, and when in the Uniform, we wear it correctly, with Pride.
We have many opportunities for our existing membership and for new members.
Please feel free to contact me or members of my staff for further information: William (Bill) Ormsby, Division Commander - 301-482-1233 - Windy323@verizon.net
Resources for recruiting and retention of members:
Division Commander's Guide - Flotilla Commander's Guide, National Membership Plan - Member Involvement Plan - Prospective Members Guide - New Member's Handbook - Membership and Recruiting Guide (large file)
A current PATON list can be downloaded by clicking HERE
Events and Calendar Items:
New HQ policy on uniforms for Washington D. C. Area personnelSpecific directives posted HERE (PDF download)
Boating Class schedules posted for MD, VA and DC
Winter Conference (D-Train) - 24 - 25 Feb. 2012 - Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, N. C. Registration forms mailed/eMailed January 2012 - Announcement can be downloaded HERE (PDF download)
INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO REQUEST COASTIE REMOTE CONTROLLED VEHICLE
- Complete Coastie request Form available at the 5th District SR web site
- Follow up with Coastie coordinator Christie Holland chhollan@verizon.net 301-482-1233 or 301-335-1468
- You will be notified by the Coordinator of Approval/Disapproval via email and notified which COASTIE is available.
- You and the Coastie (Caregiver) will be notified of the Pick up & Return Dates.
- It will be the responsibility of the Caregiver to insure that COASTIE is ready and functional with batteries charged, and system operational.
- Operators are to review and prepare for operation of COASTIE. IT IS NOT A TOY but a very expensive robotic tool owned by the Auxiliary.
- It is the responsibility of each operator to return Coastie to its Caregiver in good order, and immediately report any issues.
- It is the responsibility of the Caregiver to report any discrepancy or required repair of Coastie to the Coordinator.
- At both check-in and check-out a systems check should be done by the both operator and the Caregiver.
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a uniformed civilian branch of the U. S. Coast Guard dedicated to promoting boating safety & education and support of Coast Guard missions, aiding the active duty Coast Guard in any area authorized by The Commandant except deputized law enforcement and military combat operations. Members are trained in various fields including on-the-water safety patrols, first aid, flight operations, search and rescue, administrative support, communications, public boating education, environmental protection, emergency response and many other aspects of the general mission of the U.S. Coast Guard.