Socializing

For those who missed the July meeting, Wesley Freeburg provides this update:

We had the distinct pleasure of hosting Lieutenant Commander Richard J. Burke, Commanding Officer - Station New York, together with USCG Auxiliary Liaison Jennette R. Rozmus (BM2) for our July monthly meet at the MIO this past Thursday. The attached photo only included those uniformed Auxiliarists in attendance (minus FC Gallagher who was teaching a recreational boating safety class in the adjacent conference facility). All current Vessel Examiners present were also given slim Mustang auto-inflate hybrid life vests.

Thanks to Station New York for their support!

The annual District Rendezvous will take place on 26-27 July, at the Haverstraw Marina along the scenic Hudson River. There are about 40 slips available at Haverstraw for visiting boats, with some overflow slips a bit north of there and anchorage space at Croton. Those without boats can get to the marina easily by car or train. It's even bicycling distance from New York City, if you're in good shape.

The Rendezvous will include training sessions, QE testing for Boat Crew, and of course plenty of socializing. Auxiliarists, as well as their friends and families, are all welcome.

If you'd like to reserve a slip or ask questions about the event, please use the Contact form linked above, and select "District Rendezvous" from the subject list. Or, you can call Helen Cohen, whose number is in the Division roster.

The following from Lt. Cdr Erica Mohr:

Please pass along through the chain. Sector New York will be marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade next Monday. Because this parade is on a weekday it will be an all hands evolution; we will be using the gold side honor guard and marching with 120 Sector NY folks (including me!). Auxiliarist participation is not critical (as it is for weekend parades), but it is certainly welcome. Auxiliarists will march within the ranks of the 120 other Sector NY Coasties. Anyone not in proper uniform will not be allowed to participate.

The proper uniform will be Service Dress Blue. For other details, including meeting time and the location of the event, contact your FC.

All members, elected and appointed officers, friends, and guests are invited to the Division Change of Watch Luncheon on January 20th, 1300 hrs. Elected and appointed officers at both Division and Flotilla level will take their Oaths of Office at this time. Any new members present will be sworn in as well, with the Pledge for New Members.

Uniform Of The Day is Service Dress Blue Bravo, or civilian business attire.

Place: City Island Lido Restaurant
101 City Island Avenue
City Island, Bronx, NY 10464

Parking: Available

Price: $45

Payments: Please send checks made out to "USCGAUX Division 5" to Mr. Russ Fayer, SO-FN, 172 Robert Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804, or online with PayPal, sending to e-mail address boatingsafety@division5nyc.org.

Look forward to seeing you there!

MENU (many of us have eaten here, and the food is excellent!):

Spumante Toast

Appetizer: Fried Calamari, Mozzarella Caprese with Fresh Tomato and Prosciutto di Para

Pasta: Penne alla Vodka

Salad: Garden Fresh Green Salid alla Lido

Entree selections: Perfectly Aged and Tender New York Steak; Chicken Sorrentino (Scalloppine topped with Eggplant, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella); Fresh Broiled Filet of Salmon in a Wine Dill Sauce

* all entrees served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables*

Desert: Mini Pastries
Fresh Colombia Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino

Beverages: Imported White and Red Wine on each Table, Beer, and Soda