U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7 5

Division 7, District 8 Coastal Region

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Covering The Central Texas Lakes:

Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lake Marble Falls,

 Lake Buchanan, Colorado River, Lake L. B. J., Inks Lake, Lake Georgetown,

Granger Lake and Walter E. Long Lake(Decker Lake)

 Flotilla 75 Welcomes You To Our Web Site

 Flotilla Commander is Cynthia Banks.

 Vice Flotilla Commander is Sharon Vandermate.         

In 1941 Congress created a military reserve and renamed the original volunteer reserve established in 1939 as the "Coast Guard Auxiliary". The Purpose of the Auxiliary is outlined in Title 14 of the United States Code 822. The mission of the Auxiliary is to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters; To promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts; To foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts. To facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.

We are always looking for new members. Our membership is made up of people whom are interested in boating and any water-based activities. We also have pilots in our membership. Help do your part to make boating safe. Train to teach boating safety classes, travel the waters of Central Texas Lakes and Gulf of Mexico for safety patrols, or give vessel safety checks at marinas. If you and or a friend maybe interested please contact our Flotilla Vice Member Al Bohne 512-947-USCG.

  Our local Flotilla offers Boating Skills and Seamanship Classes, Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater Education, as well as vessel safety checks. If you have never taken the course you should try it out, bring a friend. If you have taken the Course you should take it again and bring your crew. The course assists in preparing you to be a safe boater. Classes are always being scheduled so contact Al Bohne 512-947-USCG. Do you ever think about what it takes to be a Safe Boater? We have the Information. We have helpful and up-to-date information for all boaters from canoeists to personal watercraft operators, ski boats and even yachtsmen. You'll even get a sticker to prove it to your guests as well information brochures on safe boating.

Monthly Meetings: Our meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every Month. Our meetings are held in the back meeting room at the Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 1813 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78727. Dinner and fellowship start at 6:00pm (1800), the meeting starts at 7:00 (1900). Anyone interested in Boating and or any Activates Related to the Water is welcomed to attend.

NSBW: National Safe Boating Week is May 17th thru 23rd. Look for upcoming info on VE Booths and Lake Patrols.

       VE booth at Mansfield Dam on May 17th from 0800 to 1200

        Patrols scheduled for May 24,25...contact  Mike or Al if you want to crew or just ride/train.

SEABIRD: SeaBird 2008 will be held at Corpus Christi Naval Base on May 30 -31. Contact Sharon Vandermate for sign up info.

OIL SPILL EXERCISE:  Takes place June 3rd -5th at Port Isabel . Contact Mike Vandermate for info.

DIVISION 7 ELECTIONS: Flotilla 5 in Austin will host the Div.7 elections on October 17th-18th. 

                We have a block of 15 rooms reserved at a cost of $79.95 a night. call now for reservations...going quick  

         Location:      Best Western Seville Plaze              Phone:512-447-5511

                                      4323 S.IH35

                                      Austin, Tx                

Texas Parks & Wildlife : BOAT TEXAS COURSE         

DATE TIME DAY

27-28 May 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

24-25 Jun 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

29-30 Jul 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

26-27 Aug 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

29-30 Sep 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon-Tue

28-29 Oct 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

25-26 Nov 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Tue-Wed

Cost $13.00 per student.

Location as determined by class size.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP

DATES TIME DAY

12-15 May 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon-Thu

19-22 May 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon-Thu

15-18 Sep 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon-Thu

21-24 Sep 08 6:30pm-10:30pm Mon-Thu

Cost $40.00 per student.

Location as determined by class size. . 

Call the contact below for exact location.

Contact:

AL BOHNE

512 947 USCG (8724)

Email: albohne@yahoo.com

Web site: http//a0810705.uscgaux.info/

albohne@yahoo.com

 Flotilla Staff Officers

FSO-MT        Member Training                         Jack Smith

FSO-SR        Secretary of Records                   Georgene Richaud

FSO-PS        Personnel Services                      Elaine Smith

FSO-PV        Program Visitor                             Terry Reitz

FSO-PB        Publications                                  Michelle Tooley

FSO-PE        Public Education                           Al Bohne

FSO-VE        Vessel Examination                      Paul Lippa      

FSO-OP        Operations                                    Al Bohne

FSO-FN         Finance                                        Sharon Vandermate

FSO-CM        Communications                          Paul Lippa

FSO-CS         Communication Services             Paul Lippa

FSO-MA         Materials                                      Scott Butler

FSO-IS           Information Services                   Mike Vandermate   

 Historian         Historian                                      Cynthia Banks

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