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