P a ge 6 t opside V olume 114, I s s u e 1
Message from the District Captain- East
Well, since I have only been in this position for about one week, I do not have much to say. However, please let me introduce myself. I have been in the auxiliary since 1999 and am in Flotilla 81 in Ocean City NJ. I have served twice as the FC, as well as other appointed and elected offices including DCDR of Division 8. I am also the PE officer for the flotilla, the division and ADSO for the eastern area of the district as well as the DSO-DV / CR for the district. I instruct TCT-04, and TCT-01, Boating Safety Classes, and the Mandatory Training modules.
Away from the auxiliary, I am active in my church, The United Methodist Church where I am studying for ordination as a deacon( hopefully June 2017). I graduated from Drew University Theological School with a Master of Arts in Ministry in December 2016. I sing in the senior choir, play in the senior handbell choir, and serve as the lay representative to our annual conference, among other things. I teach mathematics for Thomas Edison State University. I previously taught for 20 years at Montclair State University before moving back to South Jersey in 2001. My two children have four legs: two miniature schnauzers named Munchie and BellaRose. Both are rescues from the New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network.
Marilyn F. Hughes District Captain – East
Now onto District Captain East business. I will be the interim DCAP-E until there is an official election at the spring D-Train board meeting in March. My policies will follow those of Joe Giannattasio and Richard Weiss. First, PLEASE follow the Chain of Leadership and Management. We all learned about that when we were studying to become members of this organization. Second, it has been my policy, when serving as a flotilla commander and division commander of Division 8, to try to solve problems, in house. Most of the time that is more beneficial than bringing the problem up the chain. It has worked well that way in Division 8.
Some of the ideas on the EXCOM agenda is increased recruiting, Auxiliary University Program, establishing an Investigation / Intervention team, and the development of a new member program to help get out new members off to a great start in their Auxiliary experiences.
To all members of District Fifth Northern, have a great Auxiliary year.
Marilyn F. Hughes District Captain- Eastern Area
District Fifth Northern United States Coast Guard Auxiliary