The following information and pictures come from Linda Olson and Mike Casey.
Flotilla 12 held its monthly meeting Saturday at the Woodville Branch of the Leon County Public Library.
Flotilla Commander Norma Hill facilitated the meeting. Staff Officers for the coming year were sworn in.
Several members were recognized for their achievements.
Congratulations to Mike Casey for being the recipient of the Gilbert-Champion Award. This award is a recognition of a member who has exemplified the mission of the Auxiliary in remembrance of two founding members, Don Gilbert and John Champion.
Our immediate past Flotilla Commander, Wade Olson, was presented with the Century Club Award by Flotilla Commander Norma Hill in recognition of 100 or more vessel examinations and/or program visits during 2023 in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety Program.
Mike Casey presented Phil Hill an appreciation gift for his support during 2024, when Mike served as Flotilla Vice Commander.
As Sherrie says, 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.
