Division 6, 9CR has lost two outstanding and active members in recent weeks. Donald (Don) Black, who was a member of Flotilla 66, passed away at the end of April, and Cathy Smith, DSO-IS, who was a member of Flotilla 65. Together, these two who often crewed together, represent fifty years of Auxiliary service.

On June 7, 2008 there will be a Memorial Service at the boat house on the grounds of Coast Guard Station Toledo for Cathy Smith, followed by a Service of Committal for burial at sea for both Don and Cathy.

• 1000: Memorial Service, followed by shoreside Service of Committal
• 1100: Luncheon provided by the families.
• 1200: Boats boarded for Burial at Sea (Spreading of Ashes) in vicinity of Toledo Harbor Light.
  Photos are posted on the Photos page.

All Coast Guard members, Auxiliarists, and friends of the families are invited to attend. Uniform of the day is Tropical Blue Long. If you would like to speak to the Memorial of these friends, do not hesitate when called upon.

We have three facilities (not under orders) available. Please bring an approved Life Jacket or PFD. (However, we can not guarantee that there will be space available, so please do not be offended if you can not get aboard.)

If coming South on I-75, take Left exit to I-280 South (to Cleveland).
Stay in Left lane and take Left exit to Manhattan Blvd (be careful as it is on the left-hand curve of the I-280 ramp.)
Turn Left onto Manhattan Blvd and follow it until it dead ends at Summit Street.
Turn Left onto Summit Street.
Go couple hundred yards, turn Right at Coast Guard Station sign, and Left in front of Bay View Yacht Club.
Parking will be on Station Property, or along side the road. (It is narrow -- do not block the road).

If coming South on Route 23, take Left exit to I-475 Eastbound.
Take Left exit to I-75 North (toward Detroit).

Take Right exit to Manhattan Blvd and follow directions on Manhattan Blvd above.

If coming from I-280 North, take Right exit to Manhattan Blvd.
Turn Right on Manhattan Blvd, and follow directions to Summit Street above.

Excerpted from COMO Budnar's remarks in the Fall 2007 issue of "The Navigator", page 4.

... AP members may now qualify and conduct missions in the Vessel Safety Check, Public Education (PE), and Surface Operations programs. Limits are in place that precludes them from qualifying as coxswains, pilots, aircrew and air observers. or conducting PE classes or engaging in public affairs activities on their own until receiving a "favorable" determination on their PSI submission.

AP Auxiliarists now can wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform, pay dues, vote on flotilla matters, and-with a waiver from their USCG Director of Auxiliary-hold elected or appointed office. AP members will not receive an Auxiliary identification card until a favorable PSI determination is received. ...

The following Boating Safety Courses will be held by Division 6 over the next few months