The following was submitted by our Immediate Past Flotilla Commander Phil Hill.
Flotilla 12 held its holiday party on Friday, Dec. 29th at the Wakulla Lodge restaurant. The party included the Change of Watch for the flotilla. Both Jim Kenny and Mike Casey were sworn in as the newly elected leaders of the flotilla.
The event started with the “missing man ceremony.” This is a remembrance of military men and women that did not return home after deployment.
To honor our veterans, the flotilla collected needed items for distribution at Veteran’s Village.
Challenge coins were awarded to flotilla staff officers by the outgoing Flotilla Commander to recognize their contributions to the Flotilla’s success over the last couple of years. Individual awards were also handed out to members along with a unit award for the flotilla.
A short history of the USCG Auxiliary and Flotilla 12 was shared with family members attending the event. The party made for an enjoyable evening at the lodge.
Thanks to Sherrie, we will always remember safe boating is no accident!
If you would like to learn more about vessel safety checks, please contact Steve Hults, Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations at steve.hults@uscgaux.net.
Please contact us for more information about our safe boating classes or learning more about getting involved in the Auxiliary, check out our website at www.uscgaux.net follow us on FaceBook @ Apalachee Bay Flotilla 12 or contact our Flotilla Commander Phil Hill at pnkkhill2000@yahoo.com.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.
