Newsletter - October 2018 FINAL 1

October, 2018 Volume I Issue 2

The ‘Shining 06-02’ awarded the

Diversity Management 3 Star
Award of Excellence



















What better way than to start off the latest Flotilla 06-02 “Four-
One-One” Newsletter than to highlight the most recent award
presented to our Flotilla. On 24 SEP 18, John A. Randall IV, FC
was presented the Diversity Management 3 Star Award of
Excellence at the District Meeting. This is awarded for Creating a
Positive Environment, Valuing All Members and Promoting
Individual Success. Proud moment! Photo taken by Rudy Lopez
Jr, FSO-PB.

The Elected 2019 Leadership of Flotilla 06-02

Elections were held on 25 SEP 18 at
Flotilla 06-02’s monthly meeting.

Our Leadership for 2019 will be Guy
Next Talbott, FC (left) and John A.
Meeting: Randall IV, VFC. Congratulations!

23 OCT 18




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LA Boat Show drew more than just the curious

The Annual LA Boat show held at Cabrillo Way Marina, which ran from Thursday, 20 SEP 18 to Sunday,
23 SEP 18 was very well attended by those interested in the latest offered in the boating industry. The
perfect weather was also a contributing factor. Your Coast Guard Auxiliary was present again through
the arrangements made by Flotilla 05-05. Our own Flotilla 06-02 joined forces with them to help make
it a very productive event. Many people stopped to get information on Boating safety, the CA Boaters
Card, Vessel Examinations, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, or just to talk. We were only able to take photos
on Thursday and Sunday, but it should be noted who participated throughout this weekend detail. The
team consisted of Rick Ebel, 11sr DCAPT, Don Miller, VFC (05-05), Rudy Lopez Jr, FSO-PB (06-02),
Bill French (06-02), Bill Kopenski, FSO-PA (06-02), COMO Harry Jacobs (06-02), David Powell,
DCDR (05-10), Carl Harmon, FSO-PA (05-10), Steven Billis, FC (05-13) and Howard Kay FSO-PA (05-
13).



All Photos taken by Rudy Lopez Jr, FSO-PB.






































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CLEAN UP AT PETERS LANDING
by Flotilla 06-02 Jim Haas, FSO-MS

Not long ago, Flotilla 06-06 Commander Brian Tankersley approached Flotilla 06-02 FSO-MS Jim
Haas with a request to assist in putting together a Clean Up Day in one of the local harbors. One of the
reasons for performing a Harbor Clean Up (besides helping get trash out of our Water Ways) was to
help Brian achieve his AUX-MEES (Auxiliary Prevention Outreach Specialist) Qualification.

On Saturday 29 SEP 18 Brian and fellow Flotilla member Jeremy Thio
along with Flotilla 06-02’s Debbie and Jim Haas embarked on a Clean
Up Day around Peter’s Landing in Huntington Harbor.

One thing must be said is that the Marina is very clean. There are
skimmers in and around the Harbor that are constantly skimming trash
24-7.

There was also some good interaction between the public and the team
during the cleanup with lots of “Thank Yous” for what was being done.
A special thank you to the Peter’s Landing Harbor Master for giving us
access to the docks, and to District Captain Bill Kopenski for arranging
Flotilla 66 Commander dock access with Peters Landing.
Brian Tankersley






















Flotilla 06-06 Jeremy Thio Flotilla 06-02 Debbie Haas, FSO-MT Flotilla 06-02 Debbie Haas, FSO-MT

All photos taken by Flotilla 06-02 Jim Haas, FSO-MS







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Flotilla 06-02 to have 5 TCOs by year’s end


On Saturday, 06 OCT 18, five members of Flotilla 06-02 attended the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s
Telecommunications Operator Course, or TCO which was held at the beautiful Bahia Corinthian Yacht
Club in Corona Del Mar. The day long course was presented by Flotilla 06-08’s Chuck Hutchings, VFC
and had Flotilla 06-01’s legendary Ham Radio Guru Gordon West as a mentor. This was an excellent
class presentation which was well received by the 15 attendees. By the end of this year, Flotilla 06-02
will have 5 trained, qualified TCOs ready for action. All photos by Rudy Lopez Jr, FSO-PB.





















(L to R) Bill French, Mark Forster, Jon Ross, (L to R) Gordon West, Thomas Oberlin,
Thomas Oberlin and Gordon West Jon Ross and Mark Forster.





















Pictured are (L to R) Gordon West, Gerry Myers,
Jon Ross, Thomas Oberlin, Rudy Lopez, Jr
and Bill French.





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Quick Glance Feature
added to 06-02’s Webpage

Flotilla 06-02’s Web Page has a Quick
Glance feature giving you up-to-date posts
of important information, events, and
calendar items. It’s called “What’s New”
and its intent is to give you a source where
you can get the latest “4-1-1” about our
Flotilla and our Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Check it out! Click and save our Web URL
for quick access at

http://bit.ly/D11SFlotilla62Webpage.

While you are at it, visit our other social
media sites and share them with family and
friends. Advise them they can get the latest
in Boating Safety as well as Flotilla news at
these internet locations.
www.Facebook.com/D11sFlotilla62

www.Twitter.com/D11sFlotilla62


PA Booth to be set up at Huntington Beach Air Show

On Friday, 19 OCT 18 through Sunday, 21 OCT 18, your Flotilla 06-02 will be participating with its PA

Booth at the Huntington Beach Air Show, formally called “The Great Pacific Air Show”. Your Flotilla is

looking for members to man the booth which will be available in shifts for the weekend long event. If
you are available and interested in being part of this team, contact Bill Kopenski, FSO-PA at
714.345.4818 or by email at [email protected].


The FLOTILLA 62 “FOUR-ONE-ONE” is the official newsletter of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Flotilla 06-02 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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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary


District 11S


Publication Approval

Catherine Harrach

ADSO-PB

October 2018




FOR




Four-One-One

Approved with the following suggestions:

Approved after revisions



Additional Notes:

Awesome!


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ADSO-PB
Catherine Harrach
623-236-5417- cell phone
[email protected]






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