U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 8WR Division 11

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Welcome Aboard!
Serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 11, District 8 Western Rivers is comprised of approximately 175 members organized into 5 flotillas, each under the leadership of a Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander. While the flotilla is the basic auxiliary unit, the Division structure allows [more] Members - take the current Member Survey!

Welcome Aboard!

Serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 11, District 8 Western Rivers is comprised of approximately 175 members organized into 5 flotillas, each under the leadership of a Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander. While the flotilla is the basic auxiliary unit, the Division structure allows [more]

Members - take the current Member Survey!

Download Public Education Class Schedule for 2011
Division 11 Flotillas offer classes in boating safety as part of the dividion's dedication to safer more enjoyable boating. There is a small fee for these courses, however minors will be able on sucessful completion of the boating safety courses will be able to obtain their MN DNR Operators license. Adults who complete the course are usually offered a 10% discount from their insurance company on their annual boat insurance (Check with your insurance company for details and availability) Click here to download course information (PDF Format).

Download Public Education Class Schedule for 2011

Division 11 Flotillas offer classes in boating safety as part of the dividion's dedication to safer more enjoyable boating. There is a small fee for these courses, however minors will be able on sucessful completion of the boating safety courses will be able to obtain their MN DNR Operators license. Adults who complete the course are usually offered a 10% discount from their insurance company on their annual boat insurance (Check with your insurance company for details and availability)
Click here to download course information (PDF Format).

2011 Division Bridge
The results of the Division Elections are: Gwen Harris, DCDR Craig Campbell,, VCDR Cynthia M. Snowberg, Flotilla 1 FC Don Lipsey, Flotilla 1 VFC John Peterson, Flotilla 2 FC Al Stasny, Flotilla 2 VFC Steven J. Gibson, Flotilla 4 FC Jason Wankeral, Flotilla 4 VFC William M. Rupp, Flotilla 5 FC William E. Harris, Flotilla 5 VFC Shane Terrance Duffy, Flotilla 8 FC Tom Keene, Flotilla 8 VFC

2011 Division Bridge

The results of the Division Elections are:

Gwen Harris, DCDR
Craig Campbell,, VCDR
Cynthia M. Snowberg, Flotilla 1 FC
Don Lipsey, Flotilla 1 VFC
John Peterson, Flotilla 2 FC
Al Stasny, Flotilla 2 VFC
Steven J. Gibson, Flotilla 4 FC
Jason Wankeral, Flotilla 4 VFC
William M. Rupp, Flotilla 5 FC
William E. Harris, Flotilla 5 VFC
Shane Terrance Duffy, Flotilla 8 FC
Tom Keene, Flotilla 8 VFC

ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Training
For the Auxiliary members that have not completed their ICS training course, the courses need to be completed by the end of the year. The training can be completed online at FEMA's Training website located at http://emilms.fema.gov/. Members that have not completed the required ICS courses will not be eligible to participate in a Coast Guard exercise, drill, or response event.