CG Auxiliary Flotilla 25 installs new leadership for 2017

Ted Chatham, CG Auxiliary Flotilla 25
Sat, 02/04/2017 - 8:30am
Each January USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 25 swears-in the leadership and staff officers for the coming year. Administering the oath of office is Commodore Robert Johnson, far right, to, from left, Ray Freedell, Jerry Homer, David Eastwood, Earlene Ingram, Dave Power and Jim Powers. Flotilla Commander Eastwood and Flotilla Vice Commander Homer may serve only two years in office, and while staff officers have no term limits as they’re formally reappointed annually. Courtesy of USCG Auxiliary

At their January meeting, members of USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 25 installed new leadership for 2017. Elected to the flotilla commander position was Boothbay Harbor resident, David Eastwood; Jerry Homer of East Boothbay was elected flotilla vice commander. Members appointed to staff officer positions were sworn-in as well.

The elected flotilla leadership along with appointed staff officers oversees the day to day operations of the flotilla and its many specialized areas of activity which include: Operations, Member Training, Aids to Navigation, Public Affairs, Vessel Examination, Communications, Public Education and Human Resources. The flotilla and its 48 members work closely with CG Station Boothbay Harbor providing operational support, communications watchstanding and training augmentation for the active duty boat crews at the station.

For information about the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25, visit www.flotilla25.org The website contains general information regarding membership and CG Auxiliary programs as well as schedules for local boating safety classes and free vessel safety check information and event locations.

 

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