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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 14, First Southern RegionWelcome to the website of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 14, First Southern Region, located at Sector New York located in Fort Wadsworth off Bay Street in Staten Island, New York.Our MissionThe mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is to promote Safe Boating through Education. This is accomplished through our Boating Skills and Seamanship classes and our Vessel Safety Check program.About Boating Safely CourseDivision 14 is holding a "About Boating Safely" class at Coast Guard Station New York on Saturday,February 25, 2012. This is a one day class. This course is mandatory for all PWC Operators and for boating in New Jersey waters Click Here to register for the About Boating Safely course! Commanders MessageDivision 14, District 1SROffice of the Division Commander Jack A. Lund, DCdr 14 Dear Members of Division 14, I am thankful for the great support during 2011 from all Members, Elected Officers, Staff, and District Captains, both past and present. As we approach the New Year we tend to be in a pattern to make self resolutions about health and are inclined to put aside other important transformations that are part of our livelihood. As members of the USCG Auxiliary, setting goals can inspire one’s ambition, manufacture energetic activity and produce rewarding results. If we take the risk of going to far we can certainly find out how far we can go. Our only limits are self-imposed. You can not walk onto a baseball diamond with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You have to be able to toss the ball back…Gently. But let’s keep in mind a good coach gives correction and direction without resentment. I believe that “Member Training” is the key to addressing and improving participation in all activities in our division. I will suggest that elected officers and staff to set forth Member Training before Division and Flotilla meetings to stimulate and encourage attendance. Some of our numbers were down in 2011 and the economic cutbacks by individual members is partially the blame. Let’s communicate our meetings, events, etc. via telephone now and again and try carpooling. It may be fun and may help develop new friends. I am looking forward to increasing our stats through growth and development of old and new members. We certainly have the resources. Now we need the inspiration. Maybe we can transform winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.
It’s not what’s in front of us or behind us it’s what lies within our inner voice. Forget the closed door behind us and look at the open door in front of us. It’s a high level of feeling. New 2012 Vessel Safety CheckVessel Examiners can be located at the Great Kills Boat Ramp, or at your local marina. If you would like to sign up for a free examination you can Register Here. |
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