With the support of the local community, the flotilla's new home was the pride of the township marina and on May 22nd, 2017 it was officially open for business. Although the day was overcast, nothing dampened the spirits of those present for the ribbon cutting. Along with members of Flotilla 04-04, Valerie Ramsberger from Division, Sherry and Steve Kisver from 14-04, Mayor John McCormac, Commander Bernie Sandy from Sector New York, a host of dignitaries were on hand for the dedication of station. Chaplain Steve Krok gave the invocation and a Cadet form the United States Naval Sea Cadets was there for raising the colors.
With slips in the marina housing the auxiliary boats ready for patrols, a separate and complete radio room for communications, and an open classroom for meetings, training sessions and hosting boating safety classes, the facility is a complete package for a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Station.
Flotilla members and dignitaries assemble for the dedication of Flotilla 04-04's new quarters.
L-R George Reilly, Tom Drzewinski, David Gray, Mayor John McCormac, Sherry Kisver, Steve Kisver, CDR Sandy, David TenBroeck, Steve Krok, US Navy Sea Cadet Mercante.
Photo by John Eberhardt