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Volume 114, Issue 2
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From the Desk of the Commodore
Upon arriving to D5NR as DIRAUX CDR Gunter arranged for the EXCOM to meet
with SDB Commander, Capt. Benjamin Cooper. At the start of the meeting, Capt. Cooper
began his discussion with the members by inquiring as to what the Auxiliary in the D5NR
is doing to “mitigate risk” among the membership. EXCOM members lead by then DCO
Murphy offered several examples of activities and procedures in place either as part of
training programs or day to day activities that provided a safety awareness and risk
prevention utilized by the members in the district. Throughout the meeting, Captain
Cooper reiterated his concern for the safety of the members who were under his watch as
Sector Commander. It was very clear to those in attendance that he took his role as
protector of those who served under him very seriously and without doubt, the me