District Commodore ’ s Message
And we are at full strength . We have overcome everything that was thrown in our way , and I believe we are a stronger Auxiliary for it .
I wrote in the past about change . We have seen plenty of that . But we bonded together , and we continue to move forward . Again , change isn ’ t always easy , but it is necessary .
We are in the middle of the boating season . We are on patrol in the air and on the water . ATONs and PATONs are being verified . HARPATs are being conducted . Our PVs and VEs are hitting it hard . Public Education classes are being taught . Our numbers are showing the hard work that our Auxiliarists are performing . Change didn ’ t stop us .
Our virtual LDA classes were a big success . No , we could not get together in person , but our amazing team didn ’ t let that stop them . Classes averaged over a hundred members in all 8 classes given . Some classes were even repeated . Why — that ’ s what the members wanted . And change didn ’ t stop us .
Our DTrain scheduled for March was postponed until September 8 , 9 , 10 , and 11 , 2022 . Registration is open . The team has put together a great training and fellowship agenda back in our AOR . That ’ s what the members wanted . And we are delivering it . And no , change didn ’ t stop us . succession is an ongoing process and doesn ’ t just start at this time of year . We must continue to mentor , guide , and train members we will elect to lead our Auxiliary . And when you vote , do so with the thought about who will be the best for the position . The Flotilla Commander you elect may one day be the National Commodore . And that can be any one of our members . And change will not stop us .
I wish you all a very happy and safe rest of the summer . I look forward to seeing you at DTrain .
Stay well , be safe and look out for each other . Your health and safety is my number one priority .
Very Respectfully ,
Mark A . Stone
Mark A . Stone District Commodore First Southern District
This is the time of year that elections at all levels start . National elections will be held this month at NACON . District elections will be at the District meeting at DTrain in September , followed by Divisions and Flotillas . Leadership
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