Flotilla 4 Elects New Leaders

After the election Norma Newton (left), Travis Daniels (center) and Trevor Henderson (right) talked with members of Flotilla 4.
(U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo by Doug Jansen)


During the October flotilla business meeting, elections for the 2010 leadership were held. Flotilla Commander Travis Daniels had held two terms as commander and was ready to pass the torch to new leadership. Norma Newton and Trevor Henderson were elected to be the flotilla commander and vice flotilla commander for 2010.

Norma Newton is currently the flotilla’s public education officer and has been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for almost two years. She works for the USDA/ National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames as a Biological Laboratory Technician. Her husband of 26 years, Roland, is also in the Auxiliary. She has two grown children and one grandchild. She is AUXOP, boat crew member, PWC operator, vessel examiner and instructor qualified. Norma has also been awarded the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation with Operational Distinguishing Device.

Trevor Henderson is currently the flotilla’s communications services officer and has been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for almost two years. He works for West Corporation in Omaha as a Technical Supervisor. He is a qualified vessel examiner and RBS program visitor. His achievements include the Auxiliary Achievement Award with Operational Distinguishing Device, Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation with Operational Distinguishing Device and AUXCOM. Trevor lives in Omaha with his wife of 16, Janine, and their daughter Ashleigh.