USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 41-7 9WR

Congratulations to the new Division 41 Bridge! New Division Commander Winston Tumaneng and Vice-Division Commander Evan Sheriff started their new roles on January 1st, but ceremoially swore in this past Sunday at the Division's Change of Watch. Outgoing Division Commander and our very own Ryan McGraw also assumed the new role of District Captain-South and oversees the three Divisions covering the north side of Chicago, Western Suburbs, North Suburbs and Southeast Wisconsin including Coast Guard Station Kenosha.

Our flotilla was recognized as number one in the Division for Member Training instructor hours for the first time in many years, and member Daryk Frank was named as the top Radio Watchstander for 2024 operational year!

Bravo Zulu!

It is SEA SCOUT WEEKEND! We have Sailing, underwater pumpkin carving, paddlecraft safety and ship meetings this weekend!

Thanks to our Commodore, our Council Boatswain (both members of Flotilla 41-11) and our Division 41 Commander for helping out at the Venturing Camporee Show Your Green at Rainbow Council!

WEAR IT!!!

Protect your life and others – always .
There are many dangers to boating under the influence. Protect your life and others – never BUI!

Help ensure that you have a great National Safe Boating Week by wearing a life jacket! You never know when an unexpected fall overboard could change your life and the lives of those who love you.

Congrats to ou very own Ryan McGraw who was one of thirteen United States Coast Guard Auxiliary members awarded the Boat Force Operations insignia today!

Tomorrow Evening 5/7/2024 at 6pm Central on Zoom---join us for Suddenly in Command--a USCGAUX Course on how to handle emergencies on the water. Anyone is welcome, and an units who are taking youth on the water in any program are encouraged to attend. Registration is required...register below.

https://forms.gle/redh5jWTM5S146SZ8

All Zones are open for full Boating. Please note:
**DEBRIS ADVISORY IS STILL ACTIVE ON ENTIRE SYSTEM**

At tonight’s April flotilla meeting, we recognized several members for milestones and 2023 service performance. Scott Braun received his first Membership Service Award, Daryk Frank received the Sustained Service Award (1st) and the Annual Operations Performance Award (1st). Ryan McGraw received his third and fourth Sustained Service Awards, the Annual Public Education Performance Award (1st) and the Annual Vessel Examinations / Program Visits Award (1st). Brian Rolls received a certificate recognizing that he is now a Basic Qualified Auxiliarist. !
Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 41 Kenosha - Fox Waterway
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Ninth District Western Region

Important water conditions update from IDNR for the Fox River in Illinois.

Passing on from our friends at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:

“Fox River Closure (to recreational boating & swimming) effective April 4, 2024 from the mouth of the Fox River at Pistakee Lake, south to the Bridge Street Bridge (Millington) in Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Kendall Counties” due to “high water levels, swift current, floating debris, submerged structures, and piers have created conditions
significantly hazardous to navigation”