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Published by div.6.11sr, 2019-06-24 15:49:57

Division 6 Newsletter - June 2019

Division 6 Newsletter - June 2019

District 11SR, Division 6 – Semper Paratus

A message from your Division The Scuttlebutt
6 Commander Joel E. Kaplan Newsletter

The Coast Guard Auxiliary missions are (as stated News from around Division 6
by the current Commandant, Admiral Schultz):
Division Commander
“To promote and improve Recreational Boating Safety; to provide a Joel E. Kaplan
diverse array of specialized skills, trained crews, and capable facilities
to augment the Coast Guard and enhance safety and security of our Division Vice
ports, waterways and coastal regions; to support Coast Guard Commander
operational, administrative, and logistical requirements.“ Brian N. Tankersley

Division 6 members are engaged in many activities that promote these Flotilla 06-01
missions. And they have fun doing it. I’ve been an Auxiliary member Newport Harbor
for seven years, and it’s been great working with other members on all
kinds of evolutions. Flotilla 06-02
Huntington Harbour
Division 6 has plenty of choices to suit your particular interests and
talents, such as VE’s, ATON Patrols, Boat Crew, Food Service, Flotilla 06-03
Conservation... the list goes on and on. Get involved and see how Orange Coast
rewarding it is! And be sure to speak up if you have an idea for starting
something new that promotes our missions. Flotilla 06-06
North Orange County
New ideas are always welcome.
Flotilla 06-07
Let’s not forget 4th Cornerstone. Our last event was a familiarization Balboa Bay
cruise aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward. Events like this
increase camaraderie, and as a result team participation. Taking part Flotilla 06-08
in Division and Flotilla activities leads to new friendships and fun. Dana Point
Find the type of activities that interest you the most and get involved.
We want to continue to have a prosperous division, and member Flotilla 06-10
engagement is the key to it all. Seal Beach

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On 09Jun19, members of Division 6
participated in the City of Anaheim’s
Annual Flag Day Parade and
Ceremony. Following the parade, the
ceremony opened with Rudy Lopez
Jr, SO-PB leading in the Pledge of
Allegiance.

Participating in the event were:

Joel Kaplan, DCDR
Brian Tankersley, VCDR
Wayne Palmer, FC (06-07)
Ray Evans, FSO-CS (06-06)
Anne Evans, FSO-HR (06-06)
Patrick O'Driscoll, FSO-PA (06-06)
Rick Weiss, VFC (06-03)
Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB (06-02)
Don Nguyen (06-02)

During the celebration, one of the
special moments was meeting 95 year
old T/Sgt. Frederick James "Fritz"
Gerritz of the USAAF who is a
Veteran of the D-Day Campaign.

Photos by Rudy Lopez Jr, Ray Evans
and Don Nguyen.

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Division 6 Annual Picnic

On Saturday, 08Jun19, Division 6 Flotillas came together as one to enjoy our 4th Cornerstone of Fellowship at
the Annual Picnic. Members, family and friends started to gather to set up at 0900 hours on what turned out
to be a warm and beautiful day along the waterside of Sunset Aquatic Marina in Huntington Beach. Here are
a few photos that captured the fun.

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Photo Credit: Our thanks to Bill French and Mark Forster for sharing their photos of the event.

Next Division 6 Meeting is set for Monday, 24Jun19 at 1900 hours
at the City of Orange, City Hall Building, Orange CA.

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From around the Division

Did you know…

Between 20Mar19 through 22Mar19 at Sector LA/LB, three of our Coast Guard Auxiliarists were instrumental
in providing the food preparation for some very important events. AUXFS Barry Chapman (Branch Chief Pacific
Region), Desiree de Liser and Marlene Williams augmented active duty CS in preparation for Coast Guard
Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz’s State of the Coast Guard address and the commissioning of the CGC Terrell
Horne festivities.

Story and photo credit: Desiree de Liser.

Did you know…

On 12Apr19, Anne Evans, FSO-HR/SR (06-06) represented the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Bernardo Yorba
Middle School (BYMS), Yorba Linda, CA for their Career Day. Anne has been an active participant at this event
at BYMS Career Day for several years. This year she taught an introduction to the USCG Auxiliary &
introduction to boating safety to four classes where approximately 80 students attended.

Anne Evans poses with O.C.
Firefighter and Life Guard
Rodriguez (left) and O.C.
Sheriff’s and Bomb Squad
Expert / Detonation Diver
Deputy Ridenour.

Story and photo credit: Anne
Evans.

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Did you know…

This story, in the form of an email dated 21Apr19 to Garry Nelson, FC (06-08), was submitted by
Chris Mather, FSO-IS (06-08) regarding our Auxiliary Patrols who were involved with a distressed
whale on 20Apr19.

I wanted to share some info about what went on yesterday after you guys passed the distressed whale off to
Raider (CGAux Vessel). It’s a good news/sad news story really. The good news is the system worked as it’s
supposed to. We maintained sight of the whale while trained mammal rescue experts from NOAA, Pacific
Marine Mammal Center, and SeaWorld scrambled and launched their two small inflatables. They transferred a
bunch of gear and personnel onto Raider and designated us the safety vessel. First task was to access the whale’s
condition and determine if any disentanglement was feasible. As you all saw, the gray was in severe distress
with a gill net and heavy line weighing down the fluke so much it remained submerged. They did their
assessment with close approaches, cameras and a drone. The sad part is they estimate the juvenile whale is so
severely emaciated that it likely will not survive even with full disentanglement (although you never know!).
They decided to proceed with disentanglement after consulting directly with NOAA. Next task is to approach
close enough to drop a grappling hook over the dragging line/net. The grappling hook is set up like our skiff
hooks … they pull the pole back after it’s on with a working line attached. At the end of the working line is a
large orange buoy. This does two things, first it’s much easier to track the whale and not lose sight. Second, they
use the working line to approach for cutting the net/line. Not a swift operation, as they worked very carefully
and methodically until sunset. When they made their first approach for cutting the whale showed some life and
turned 180 degrees quickly, and also began trumpeting. The line was so tough they broke a couple of the special
knives they use (think about a seat belt cutter on the end of a long pole). They did manage to cut some free but
not all, and decided to RTB at 1915 hours (they don’t operate after sunset for obvious reasons). Unfortunately,
the telemetry beacon they had was not pinging satellites at NOAA (malfunction), so they decided to just leave
the working line with orange buoy attached.

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Whale in distress (continued from previous page)

If the whale is sighted again this morning (usually by the commercial boats) then they have teams (including
Raider) standing by to launch again. Even if they can’t fully disentangle, sometimes the gear they recover can
be identified and they will work the issue in reverse for prevention. They thought this particular gear looked
like the whale may have picked it up in Mexico, possibly months ago.
Editor’s note: The following morning the whale was not located.
Story and photo credit: Submitted by Chris Mather, FSO-IS

SAVE THE DATE
Coast Guard Auxiliary – Coastal Cleanup Day

is Saturday, 21Sep19
More to come

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From around the Division

Did you know…

Joe Campos Jr, FC (06-06) submitted this story on some award recognitions and the swearing in
of a new member that took place during their Flotilla meeting on 02May19.

Congratulations to Alexis Jones, recognized for her completion of Marine Safety Environmental Protection
Course (photo 1), Brian Tankersley, VFC for qualifying as Instructor Trainer (photo 2), David Padilla, for
completing his Core Training (photo 3) and Gary Hooper, sworn in as 06-06’s newest member (photo 4).

Photo credit: Anne Evans

Did you know…

Blue Mass, St Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Yorba Linda, CA. 25May19.

An annual Blue Mass is celebrated nationally in the Catholic
Church to honor those involved in public safety. These include
police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, 9-1-1
operators, and EMS personnel. Each year, St Martin’s
organizers and Chief Gene Hernandez request that the USCG
Auxiliary attend the event, which includes the blessing of the
emergency vehicles. This year, as always, special recognition
was given to the USCG, the oldest military branch.
The color blue relates to the blue colored uniforms predominantly used by these services. The Blue Mass,
similar to the Red Mass, also honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as
first responders. The Blue Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders
and their families.

Story and photo submitted by Ramón and Anne Evans (06-06), who are also in the photo.

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Did you know…

Coastie meets the kids at Commonwealth Elementary School in Fullerton, CA. Submitted by
Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB

On 15Mar19, members of Division 6 along with "Coastie" met with the children in the Kindergarten, 1st and
2nd grades of Commonwealth Elementary School located in Fullerton, CA to talk about boating safety and
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). "Coastie" was a hit among the children, parents and school staff in
attendance. A demonstration on the proper wearing of the PFD was conducted using some PFDs loaned out by
West Marine, Long Beach (to promote the free PFD loaner programs available). Coloring books were handed
out to each child after the presentation was completed. A challenge was made to the kids to do their very best
in coloring the books, and winners will be picked by their teachers. We asked the teachers that the criteria to
select the winners should also be based on their efforts in school and at home.

On 22May19, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week, four members from Division 6 returned to
Commonwealth Elementary School and presented PFD's to five kids selected as winners of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary Coloring Book contest. Winners were selected by their teachers.

All photos taken by Rudy Lopez JR, FSO-PB. Photos released with permission from the school/parents.

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Did you know…

Memorial Day 2019
This information was submitted by
Mark Forster, VFC, FSO-PA (06-08).

On 27May19, Mark Forster, VFC (06-08),
recognizing the significance of what
Memorial Day stands for, decided he
wanted to honor those Military Heroes who
never came home. Mark put on his Service
Dress Blues, responded to the entrance to
the Dana Point Harbor by the Richard
Henry Dana statue and stood watch from
sunrise at 0543 hours until 1230 hours.

Here is his story.
On 27May19 beginning at Sunrise, I stood at attention in front of the
Richard Henry Dana statue in Dana Point Harbor as a tribute to the
fallen men and women of the armed service. Later that day I was no
longer capable of continuing due to the pain. However, the
overwhelming love and support from the people of Dana Point and
most importantly from our veterans made it worth every moment. I
was so full of honor I only wish I could have continued on. As I stood
at attention during my watch I counted over 237 passerby’s that either
saluted, gave a heartfelt thumbs up or simply said "THANK YOU". I
did not think for a moment that each thank you was for me. Rather, I
knew they were for our fallen.

Early on a woman walked up beside me and whispered in my ear, if it was not for the US military my
family would have never made it out of Germany. Her family was on the last train the day before Hitler
took over. At that moment I stood taller and stronger. As a tear ran down my cheek, the woman kindly
wiped it away and then she was gone.

Photo credit: Mark Forster

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Did you know…
Memorial Day 2019
This information was submitted by Anne Evans, FSO-HR/SR (06-06).
On Memorial Day, 2019, there was a beautiful ceremony at Yorba Linda Veterans Park, in the City of
Yorba Linda. The service honors the Killed In Action (KIA) from Orange County between the years of
2003 and the present. The Gold Star families are humbled that the community remembers their fallen
family members. This event is held twice a year: Memorial Day & Veterans Day.

Photo#1. Heather Shanahan, Flotilla 6-6 was the bell ringer when the roll call of the KIA was read.
Several years ago, Flotilla 6-6 purchased the bell for the Yorba Linda Veterans Association.

Photo #2. Ramon Evans, 6-6, represented the Coast Guard with the Coast Guard Auxiliary flag.
Photo #3. Ramon Evans with Mayor of Yorba Linda, Tara Campbell.

Did you know…

This information was submitted by Garry Nelson, FC
(06-08).

During the Flotilla 06-08 meeting held on 25May19, Garry
Nelson, FC presented member Bob Arovas, FSO-OP the 2019
District Commodore Award on behalf of IPDCR Tom
Stoddard. This award is quite an honor to receive.
Congratulations Bob!

Photo credit: Garry Nelson

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Did you know…

This information was submitted by Desiree de
Liser, FSO-IS (06-02) as part of the Food Services
team.

Another new Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter
Benjamin Bottoms was commissioned 01May19 in San
Diego. On that day, AUXFS Russ Venti, John Coates
and Desiree de Liser served as bartenders at the
Admiral’s reception. Photos are of Russ and Desiree at
the reception.

AUXFS have been very active in augmenting active duty
in Sector LA/LB and San Diego with the commissioning
of the four cutters and other times of need.

Photo credit: Desiree de Liser

Did you know…

“Meet the newest Air Crew Member” submitted by Rudy
Lopez Jr, SO-PB (06-02)

During the Flotilla 06-02 meeting held on 24 Apr19, Jerry Myers,
FC (06-02) presented John A. Randall IV, VFC his certificate of
successful completion of the Air Crew qualification. John is one of
the select few who will now wear the Air Crew device on his uniform.
Congratulations John!

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Did you know…

“Right place at the right time” submitted by
Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB (06-02) and Garry
Nelson, FC (06-08)

On 18May19, while attending a private function at the
Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC), Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-
PB (06-02) looked toward the marina at a boat parade
that was taking place and saw a familiar vessel that
appeared to be in it. The “Easy Does It” out of Dana
Point Harbor, proudly displaying her Coast Guard
Auxiliary Patrol Banner, was among the participants
in the parade…or so it appeared. The “Easy Does It”,
captained by Garry Nelson, FC (06-08), normally

patrols the Dana Point Harbor and the surrounding areas so it is not uncommon to see his vessel out. Rudy
noticed that the “Easy Does It” had a kayak in tow which looked odd since normally one would have an
inflatable being pulled. Not to miss a photo opportunity, Rudy snapped a couple of pictures of the vessel as
she passed by.

At the next Division 6 meeting held 20May19, during the Flotilla Commander reports session, Garry Nelson
happened to mention what took place on 18May19, stating they had been out on patrol on the “Easy Does It”
when they noticed two people in the water hanging on to their kayak. Garry immediately responded to them
and found a man and woman in distress. Garry found that both had fallen out of the kayak into the water and
had been holding on to it for some time unable to climb back on board. The woman said she could no longer
feel her legs and was exhausted. The crew of the “Easy Does It” sprang into action and brought the two on
board, safely returning them to the docks. After Garry shared his experience to those attending the meeting,
Rudy told him his story about being at the DPYC that morning and showed him the photo. As it turns out,
the photo Rudy had taken of the “Easy Does It” as she returned to port with the kayakers was of a successful
rescue. Right place at the right time for the rescue and the photo.

Bravo Zulu to the “Easy Does It” and her crew.

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From around the Division

Did you know…

Division 6 joins the crew of the CGC Robert Ward on a Familiarization Patrol submitted by Rudy
Lopez Jr, SO-PB (06-02).

On 04Apr19, members of Division 6 were invited to join the crew of the CGC Robert Ward stationed at Sector
LA/LB as they set out to sea for maneuvers. Led by Joel Kaplan, DCDR and Brian Tankersley, VCDR, members
were treated to a tour of the ship which included the Bridge, and were given a firsthand look at her crew at
work. Here are a few photos of that day. At the conclusion of the patrol, Joel Kaplan, DCDR presented the
Commanding Officer of the Robert Ward Lt. Benjamin Davne a certificate of appreciation thanking him for
allowing the Auxiliary to join them.

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Did you know…

The AUXLAMS Course has two new local graduates. Submitted by Rudy Lopez, Jr, SO-PB

Congratulations to Jerry Myers, FC and Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB, both from Flotilla 06-02, for their
successful completion of the AUXLAMS Course taken between 27May19 to 31May19. There were 24 fellow
Auxiliarists attending the class which was held at the Coast Guard Station - Barbers Point on the island of
Oahu. Photo credit: Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB.

Did you know…

Docked at the Coast Guard Station – Honolulu is a dedicated Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel!
Submitted by Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB.

During our stay while attending AUXLAMS (article above), several of us visited the Coast Guard Station –
Honolulu on Sand Island. We noticed that there was a Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel docked at that station.
The local Flotilla uses this vessel for all of its patrols. Pretty impressive! Photo credit: Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB.

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Did you know…

The CGC Terrell Horne offers another opportunity for a Patrol Ride. Submitted by Rudy Lopez
Jr, SO-PB.

Another opportunity to be a part of maneuvers on board the CGC Terrell Horne became available. On
04Jun19, several Auxiliarists joined the crew on maneuvers that took us to the waters of Catalina Island.
What an amazing vessel. At the end, Coast Guard Lt. John Beal, Commanding Officer of the Terrell Horne
presented each of us a keepsake honoring BMCS Terrell Horne, USCG.

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Did you know…

Carm says good bye. Submitted by Chuck Hutchings, FC (06-01).

It's the end of an era. Carm Gullo, Coxswain of Lotus, has completed his Final Patrol with the US Coast Guard
Auxiliary. Carm, who has help more people complete Boat Crew and Coxswain than anyone else I know,
skippered Lotus through his last mission on a night ATON patrol along the coast from Newport Beach north
toward the Long Beach area, carrying a team of ATON verifiers as they examined critical navigational markers
and marker lights Sunday evening. The attached photo captures the amazing team of Carm and Chris Gullo
as they pilot Lotus off the coast near Huntington Beach near sunset yesterday.

Carm, who has announced his wish to retire after over 16
years of dedicated service to the Coast Guard Auxiliary and
the boating public, will be our guest of honor at a retirement
party to be announced shortly. Please plan to join us all in
honoring Carm at what can only be one of the happiest, and
saddest, parties we will ever see. Please feel free to pass this
message along to anyone who might want to join me and
Flotilla 6-1 in celebrating the career of one of the most
dedicated people I have ever had the pleasure to serve with.

The attached photos on this page and the next are of the last
two patrol’s Carm was involved with.

Photos continued on next page.

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Continued from previous page

Congratulations Carm! Fair Winds and Following Seas to you sir!
Photo credit: Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB and Steven Baine, FSO-PA

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Did you know…

Coastie visits Stanley Elementary School in Garden Grove. Submitted by Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-
PB.

On Friday, 07Jun19, “Coastie” visited the kids attending Stanley Elementary School in Garden Grove. The
occasion was formatted as a day to ‘meet the professionals’. Police Officers from the Garden Grove Police
Department, from the Long Beach Police Department who flew in on their Airship (helicopter), and
members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary all took part in this visit. “Coastie” was a big hit among the kids.
During the presentation, they heard “Coastie” talk about boating safety, they were given a demonstration
on the use and proper wear of PFDs, and then they listened to communication made via radio to Coast
Guard Auxiliary – Huntington Beach Radio 2 (HBR2). The kids really lit up when they heard their school
name mentioned on the radio.

Photo credit: All photos taken by Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB with permission for use provided by Ware Stanley
Elementary School.

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Did you know…

Flotilla 06-08’s “Raider” Vessel conducts ATONs in Dana Point. Submitted by Rudy Lopez Jr,
SO-PB.

Chris Mather, FSO-IS/MT from Flotilla 06-08 is the owner and captain of the vessel “Raider” out of the Dana
Point Harbor. On 08May19, Chris took a crew out to conduct ATONS in and around the harbor. Here are a
few photos of the crew in action. Photo credit: Rudy Lopez Jr, SO-PB.

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ARTICLE

Measles/Mumps/Rubella
Booster Vaccine (MMR)

By Mark N. Monroe, M.D.
FSO-DV

Recently I have had a rash of people asking me if they are immune to current outbreak of Measles or if
they need a booster shot.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia has issued the reply:

Measles was declared officially eliminated in United States in year 2000. The number of cases this year
so far has reached 764 mainly due to unvaccinated individuals. As the disease is air-borne, highly
contagious, and there is no cure (only supportive treatment), it’s most dangerous in unvaccinated
immuno-compromised individuals such as infants, young children and adults then for older children
and adolescents who have been vaccinated. Symptoms can include cough, fever, ear infections, Kolpik
spots (blue-white spots on the tongue), and diarrhea. The rash usually starts 4 days after fever spreading
from the hands and feet to the torso. If unrecognized and untreated, it can lead to pneumonia and death.

Mumps most commonly causes fever and swelling of the parotid salivary glands in the head.
Complications include inflammation of testicles and ovaries which can cause infertility. Other
complications include pancreatitis, deafness, aseptic meningitis, and encephalitis. Treatment is
supportive and again vaccination is best.

Rubella (or German Measles) rash starts with the torso and spreads to the arms and legs. Symptoms
include low grade fever, and general malaise (feeling of unwell). The virus causes birth defects especially
in the first 3 months of pregnancy.

The CDC has recommended that everyone born between 1957 and 1989 receive a booster MMR shot if
a blood test shows that they are not immune. Current guidelines include vaccination of all children
between the ages of 12 to 15 months and again between the ages of 4 to 6 years of age. Measles incubation
period is 10-12 from exposure and the rash begins 2-4 days after fever. Mumps incubation period is 16-
18 days after exposure. Rubella incubation period is 14 days after exposure.

Dr. Monroe works in Santa Ana, CA and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Monroe is affiliated with Fountain
Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center and South Coast Global Medical Center. He is also the FSO-DV for
Flotilla 06-02. Article posted and released with Dr. Monroe’s permission.

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A little humor

Rudy Lopez Jr is the Division 6 Staff Officer – Publications or SO-
PB, the Staff Officer – Communications Services and the FSO-PB
for Flotilla 06-02. Rudy is the editor of The SCUTTLEBUTT
Newsletter which contains news, stories and events from around
the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and D11sr Division 6.
Publications will be released bi-monthly unless otherwise
indicated.

The SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER is the official newsletter of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 11sr Division 6 and is
intended as a publication to keep the membership apprised of the activities of the Auxiliary. All articles and
photographs submitted must be consistent with the policies of the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary and may not be
returned. Personal information of members is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The use of these rosters, addresses
and telephone numbers on any computer or online service including the Internet is prohibited by the Act.

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