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Monthly Meetings Date: 3rd Thursday ( Calendar*) except in December or if AACC cancels evening classes Time: 7:00 PM Fellowship & Sign-in, 7:30 PM Official Business, 8:30 PM Member Training Location: Coast Guard Station Annapolis (3425 Thomas Point Road; Annapolis, MD 21403-5099 - Directions) |
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Introduction Area of Operation (AOR) - Annapolis Harbor, Severn and Magothy Rivers including adjoining bays and creeks as well as associated portion of the Chesapeake Bay plus other waterways in the greater Annapolis/Baltimore Area (such as Eastern Bay, South, West, Rhode, Choptank, Miles, Wye, Middle, Chester, Potomac & Patapsco Rivers, Baltimore Harbor) as requested by Station Annapolis or Sector Baltimore. |
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History & Tradition U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) Flotilla 23-1 (Flotilla-16 prior to January 2009 Restructuring) is based in historic Annapolis, Maryland (founded in 1649), the state capital and home of the U.S. Naval Academy. The existence of Flotilla 23-1 dates back to at least 1939 when the USCGAUX was known as the Coast Guard Reserve. During World War II, the Flotilla had thirteen members who conducted patrols and supported USCG special missions such as extinguishing jetty and wharf aids to navigation lights during air raids and blackouts. Although the Flotilla had thirteen boats willing to serve, due to gasoline rationing typically only two vessels were deployed at a time. Today, the Flotilla has over 45 members who volunteer their time, talents, vessels and radio facilities to aid the USCG, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDDNR) helping keep our waterways safe and secure, controlling pollution, preserving the environment, protecting maritime assets and serving the boating public. Members typically conduct over 50 safety, regatta, and special event (Blue Angles, Bay Swim, Tug of War, July 4th Fireworks, Naval Academy Events, etc.) patrols each boating season, stand radio watches at Coast Guard Station Annapolis throughout the year, regularly teach boating courses, perform vessel safety checks, assist the community with marine events, directly support Station Annapolis and Sector Baltimore with critical projects and missions and have adopted Annapolis Harbor as well as Magothy and Severn Rivers as part of NOAA’s Chart Update Program. We firmly believe that working relationships built on personal friendships are key to successfully carrying out our missions as part of "Team Coast Guard." Thus, fellowship activities are an important part of our activities and include annual potluck barbeques and picnics, an occasional evening cruise and more formal activities such as Change of Watch ceremonies to install new officers and celebrate the contributions of members throughout the year. |
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Mission & Invitation Today the Auxiliary plays a larger role than at any other time in history. Members help enhance the safety and security of our waterways, ports and marine assets by conducting on-the-water Patrols and Marine Dealer Visits, performing Vessel Safety Checks, assisting with vessel and container inspections, serving as foreign language Interpreters, teaching boating courses, acting as Watchstanders and supporting all other USCG non Law Enforcement missions. Auxiliary Cornerstones of Service include: 1) Recreational Boating Safety & Support 2) US Coast Guard, DHS, State & Community Maritime Support 3) Waterway, Maritime Asset & Environment Protection / Preservation 4) Member Development & Fellowship As an Auxiliary Member, you can "Help Make a Difference" by:
Learn more about the USCG Auxiliary If you are:
- promote boating safety - protect our waterways & maritime assets - support DHS & Coast Guard missions contact us (see below), attend a meeting, drop-by one of our boating classes, public events, or Vessel Safety Check (VSC) stations to introduce yourself and say hello. We look forward to getting acquainted and hopefully working side-by-side, enjoying fellowship activities and developing friendships as part of "Team Coast Guard." In the meantime, "May the seas rise to meet you and the wind always be at your back." Respectfully Yours,
Walt Discenza |
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) New Member Requirements New Member Process Proof of Citizenship New Member Resources New Member Course and exam can be accessed online by first completing a simple registration process
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