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Who is the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary?

As an all-volunteer organization of the Coast Guard, the Auxiliary has its own uniqueness. Members come from many diverse backgrounds and join together to contribute their time and talents to the common cause of recreational boating safety.

The members of the Auxiliary, as civilians, are pledged to support the mission of the Coast Guard and are counted as an important part of Team Coast Guard.

New members are always welcome in Flotilla 58. Also, there are many other Auxiliary flotillas throughout the New England area who are looking for instructors, vessel examiners, crew on patrol boats, ATON and Bridge checkers, and many other skills.

What are the basic requirements for joining the USCG Auxiliary?

In order to join the USCG Auxiliary, you must :

1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be seventeen years of age or older.
3. Pay annual dues of $47.00 as a Member.

What are the benefits of joining the Auxiliary?

After the brief Basic Qualification course, you will be entitled to wear the uniform of the Auxiliary and to train to participate in the four cornerstones programs of the Auxiliary.

Public Education
You may want to qualify as an instructor, mentor, or master instructor for boating courses for the general boating public or membership training.

Operations
You may want to study and practice to become a coxswain or crew person. You may also choose to train as a Private Aid Verifier, to Adopt a Bridge, or perform MSO patrols and other support missions.

Vessel Examinations
You may wish to become a Vessel Examiner or a Marine Dealer Visitor.

Fellowship
Fellowship is enjoying associations with peers who have the same desire to serve and who enjoy the wonderful world of boating.

Each program provides intensive training programs that will enhance your personal boating skills. In a short time, you could be teaching boating courses, operating as crew on an Auxiliary operational facility, performing Vessel Safety Checks on recreational boats, performing Aids to Navigation verifications, checking bridges, or just enjoying the fellowship of other skilled Auxiliarists.

Who can you contact to join the Auxiliary?

The Flotilla 58 new member contact is:

Frank Rzasa, FSO-PS 58

You may contcat Beverly Rzasa via e-mail at gramraz@aol.com Beverly will be happy to answer any question that you may have about joining the Auxiliary.

Beverly can also direct you to flotillas in other areas that may be more convenient for you.

During a brief BQ--Basic Qualification process, you will learn about the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary organizations, the uniform requirements, and the various opportunities that are made available to you as a proud member of the USCG Auxiliary.