TO: Mark Fleder,
VFC
FROM: Steve Gillooly, FSO-MT
COPY: SO-MT, Flotilla 22
SUBJECT: October FSO-MT Report
1. New boat crew training has begun for two of our members. Anyone
interested in completing their shore-side tasks for initial or
requalification can contact me to join in. In-person sessions are
being scheduled on Saturdays at Station Sandy Hook.
2. Division 2 New Member training has completed their Friday evening
classes at the Seniors Center. About 6-8 people attended each
session, making this the most successful in the series.
3. Anyone desiring AUXOP or other specialty training during the
off-season can contact me to schedule.
4. There are several upcoming member training opportunities:
1. AMLOC Course
Calling for members to sign up for the AMLOC Leadership
class at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK, 17 - 20 Dec 2009.
The call for orders will be 1 Nov. This is the class that
any new DCDR, VDCDR or a FC, with one AUXLAMS course
completed, should take to learn the tools for a successful
term as an elected officer.
Travel day is 17 Dec with class beginning Friday afternoon
and ends on Sunday, 20 Dec, about 1200. All air travel is
to be booked through SATO, the government travel agent,
800-7537286. Air fare can be charged to your orders, NO OUT
OF POCKET EXPENSE! Fill out form 7059, STTR, and follow the
instructions for routing - Member, FC, to DIRAUX. Course
code is 501805.
2. FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP COURSE (FLC)
The Flotilla Leadership Course (FLC) provides Flotilla
Commanders (FC) an organizational framework and resources to
successfully manage their Flotillas. It orients the FC by
presenting leadership and management concepts and providing
tools and other online resources that support the
requirements of this position throughout its tenure. The
FLC covers essential aspects, resources and tools for
effective transitioning of the Flotilla to the new
administration. The topics covered include: surveying the
needs of members; applying Robert's Rules of Order;
conducting effective meetings; managing communications and
financial operations; recognizing performance and developing
members; recruiting new members; utilizing computer tools
and web resources and handling data management issues The
FLC may be used to satisfy current requirements to stand for
election. It may be taken locally as a residential course
or online as a self-paced course. The online version was
developed with the assistance of Southern New Hampshire
University (SNHU). For the online version members are
required to take a test at the completion of each module.
There are a total of 12 modules and a bank of 120 test
questions. Members need to respond to 108 questions
correctly (90%) out of 120 questions to pass the tests for
all modules. Upon completion of the online course a
certificate will be issued and the qualification for
election will be entered into AUXDATA
The residential version of the FLC will be made available
via a CD to all Districts. This course has the same core
content and materials as the online version. It is intended
for two days of instruction and a test is not required. Upon
completion of the residential course a certificate will be
issued and the qualification for election will be entered
into AUXDATA. Two requirements are needed for the
residential course: 1) It must be endorsed by the Director
and the District COMO and offered by the District; and 2)=It
must contain all core content. Districts may add additional
content as needed, but must guarantee the core. This
multiple approach to course delivery gives members more
options to receive the necessary training to pursue
leadership roles within the organization.
3. ICS 210
An ICS 210 course will be offered on 14 November at SECLIS,
New Haven, CT. POC/Instructor for the course is Donna Cole
donnacole@optonline
4. AUXNAV Course
Beginning 13 October, 1930 - 2130 hrs Flotilla 21 will host
an Auxiliary Operational Specialty Course in Navigation
(AuxNav) The class will run Tuesday nights until/about Dec
22nd. The goal will be to take and pass the two AUXNav
exams. (AuxNav A-multiple choice questions & AuxNav
B-practical exam) The class will be taught by master
navigator Harold Harris. You will need your own navigation
tools. This is an intensive navigation course. It is also an
excellent class for members who need to brush up on their
navigational skills. Location: 167 Main Street Sayreville
NJ (by the town hall/old fire house) ( 40.46.12N 74.35.19
W) POC: Paul Benito,FSO-MT FL 2 Tel.: 732 679 714 Mob: 732
718 9581
mailto:Paul
Benito@siemens.
5. Amateur Radio Class
There will be a HAM radio class on Wednesday nights. The
Amateur Radio Class will start Wednesday night October 14th
and run for the next two Wednesday nights October 21 & 28 at
8pm. The new location is the Middlesex County Fire Academy
located on Main Street in Sayreville closer to the Garden
state Parkway and Route 9 exits. The best directions I can
give would be by phone. Call me at home 732-234-6346 with
any questions. You might also find the Middlesex County Fire
Academy on line for a map and directions.
You will use the main entrance and parking in lot #1 on left
at the first building. Enter this building and make your way
to the cafeteria area at the end of the hallway. The
entrance is closer to the Parkway and Route 9 end of Main
Street. Look for the County sign out front of drive way.
The students will be required to buy the ARRL Technician
class manual for the class and the test will be $15.00 at
the VE session of their choice. The manual is "Getting
Started with Ham Radio" and the ISBN is : 0-87259-972-
is also available on the ARRL website
http://www.arrl.
email at
AC2X@arrl.net
6. 8 Hour TCT
An 8 hour TCT class is scheduled at the Somerset County
Emergency Services Training Academy on Sunday December 6th
from 0900 - 1700. We need 10 people to make the class
work. Sue Fitzgerald will be the course facilitator.
Dave Kotz 908-502-0060 866-397-7619 (fax)
www.davidkotz.com