Leading off the awards for the night, Division 33 Commander Jean Goble began the evening with recognition of the National Water Safety Congress Award of Merit that will be presented to Flotilla 4 in April.
Flotilla 4 members who took part in the Des Moines River Clean-Up Safety Patrol event were recognized with the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation with Operational Distinguishing Device. This award was approved by Captain Hudson, the Commander of Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi, “for exceptionally meritorious service on 16 August 2008 while serving on the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 085-33 River Clean up Safety Patrol Team.” During a routine safety patrol, these individuals were part of an effort to rescue three boaters in the Des Moines River whose boat had capsized. The team brought the boaters to safety and secured the capsized boat.
Members from Flotilla 4 named for the award are:
Tony Crandell
Nick Critelli
Travis Daniels
Robert Ellis
John Halbrook
John Hawkinson
Trevor Henderson
Gene Kellogg
Norma Newton
Roland Newton
Ralph Tomlinson
Suzanne Tomlinson
Jeff Towle
For more information on this award go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritorious_Team_Commendation
The Flotilla 4 members in attendance were joined by Ron and Pauline Longnecker from Flotilla 3, along with Jose Medina representing Flotilla 6, to receive the award. Also joining in the picture are Frank Reiss, Division 33 Vice Commander, Jean Goble, Division 33 Commander, and Karel Kester, District Captain – West. (left to right, front row) Suzanne Tomlinson, Norma Newton, Ron Longnecker, Jean Goble, Karel Kester. (left to right, back row) Frank Reiss, Pauline Longnecker, Roland Newton, Jose Medina, Ralph Tomlinson, Trevor Henderson.Presentation of the AUXOP device followed, recognizing the efforts of Nick Critelli, Suzanne Tomlinson, Norma Newton, and Roland Newton.
Then the 8th Western Rivers District Award presentations were done. Below is a summary of those awards.
Apple Award - Ralph Tomlinson - 15 or more but less than 100 hrs as Head Instructor in Public Education/Member Training missions.
Publicist Award – Doug Jansen
Jeff Towle
- 25 or more Public Affairs hours
2500 Club – Doug Jansen
Jeff Towle
- 250 or more but less than 500 weighted points
Marine Environmental Protection Award – Jeff Towle - 25 or more hours of Marine Safety.
Outreach Award – Nick Critelli
Travis Daniels
Robert Ellis
John Hawkinson
Jeff Towle
- 25 or more hours of Government Support, International Affairs, Legislative missions.
Best Flotilla Scrapbook Runner-Up – Flotilla 4, Suzanne Tomlinson
Best Flotilla Photograph Honorable Mention – Flotilla 4, S. Tomlinson
Best Flotilla Photograph Runner-Up – Flotilla 4, Doug Jansen
Lastly were the Division 33 specific awards. By this time Flotilla 4 members, especially Mr. Tomlinson representing Flotilla Commander Daniels, were busy walking off dinner working to the front of the room to receive awards.
Program Visitations – 1st Runner Up – Flotilla 4
VE’s 20 or more recognition – John Hawkinson
VE’s 2nd runner up Top Performer – Jeff Towle
VE’s Top Flotilla 1st Runner Up – Flotilla 4
Member Training 20 hrs or more recognition – John Hawkinson
Ralph Tomlinson
Public Education/Member Training Top Flotilla 2nd Runner Up – Flotilla 4
Harry Hartley Recruiting Award – Flotilla 4
BRAVO ZULU to ALL!
Ralph Tomlinson, 33-04 VFC, delivers the activity report for the Flotilla at the Division 33 Board/Staff Meeting. 21 Mar 09, Mahoney S.P. Ashland, NE.
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