Department of Transportation 911 Medal

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TAKES PLEASURE IN PRESENTING THE TRANSPORTATION 9/11 MEDAL FOR SERVICES SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING CITATION:

For meritorious service and sacrifice in the wake of the horrible
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. In the hours and days after the attacks, countless humanitarian and Heroic acts as well as extraordinary devotion of duty took place, followed by response, and recovery. As a shocked Nation awoke to a new and real threat of terrorism within
the boarders of the United States, these dedicated professionals rose to the challenge of
establishing a dramatic heightened security presence, positively impacting millions of
citizens throughout the entire transportation infrastructure. By their sacrifice, professionalism,
Esprit de corps, these men and women reflect great credit upon themselves and the United States of America.

Signed:

NORMAN Y. MINETA
Secretary of Transportarion

National Commodore E. W. (Bill) Edgerton, Jr.
Past National Commodore Viggo C. Bertelsen, Jr.
National Vice Commodore Gene M. Seibert
Auxiliarist James Welch, Executive Assistant to the Chief Director

Commandant Letter of Commendation Award
Past National Commodore Everette L. Tucker, Jr. for his efforts in the successful Caribbean Search and Rescue Conference and associated international matters.

Best of the Web 2003
First Place
Flotilla 4-10, D8-CR
Division 3, D9-ER
District 11NR
Runner Up Award
Flotilla 14-8, D7
Division 30, D8-WR
District 7

National Aids to Navigation Awards
Individual award, Richard McKay, Flotilla 15-8, D7 (1452 points)
Flotilla award, Flotilla 1-10, D8-CR (3253 points)
Division award, Division 1, D8-CR (4961 points)

Department of Commerce Chart Updating Awards for 2002
District with the most members submitting reports, D5-SR (31 reports)
District with the greatest amount of credit points, D11-NR (8274 points)
Flotilla with the most members submitting reports, Flotilla 35, D11-NR (7 reports)
Individual with the greatest amount of credits, James Duncan, D11-NR (2545 credits)
Individual with the greatest amount of chart update items, Gilbert Biles, D13 (90 items)

Department of Vessel Examination Awards for the Year 2002
Vessel Safety Check Program, Overall Performance Excellence
First place, Flotilla 19, D8-CR
Second Place, Flotilla 84, D7
Marine Dealer Visitation Program
First Place, Flotilla 12-2, D5-NR
Second Place, Flotilla 31, D9-CR

Recreational Boating Safety, Award of Excellence from the USCG Office of Boating Safety
Atlantic-East, Eric Pennell, Flotilla 49, D5-NR
Atlantic West, Richard F. Tamraz, Flotilla 2-12, D9-WR
Pacific, Ed Sweeney, Flotilla 33, D11N

Department of Marketing and Public Affairs Awards for 2002
Best Flotilla Publication, “The Crow’s Nest” Flotilla 12-10, D7, Frederick Williston, Editor
Best Division Publication, “First Watch” Division 1, D8-WR, John Buffington, Editor
Best District Publication, “The Breeze” District 7, Coleman Shirley, Editor
Best Flotilla Public Affairs Program, Flotilla 10-8, D11S, June Esparza, Flotilla Commander
In 2002, Flotilla 10-8 purchased a “Coastie” and combined three BoatUS grants for signs and tee shirts saying “I got caught wearing my life jacket” and “Remember 3 to Ski” water ski flag and whistles to “Blow the whistle on Carbon Monoxide.”
Best Division Public Affairs Program, Division 7, D13, Debbie Engle, Division PA Staff Officer
Debbie Engle created an inexpensive way to show the public what the Auxiliary does and gave recognition to members by creating a photo gallery of 16 photos the can be displayed at events.
Best District Public Affairs Program, District 17, Noreen Folkerts, District Publications Officer
Noreen Folkerts created a series of 12x18 posters of Auxiliarists in action that can be displayed anywhere. She created an eye catching logo to display the posters, all out of her home. Folkerts is now creating posters for other Districts.
NOTE: The photographs that earned the following awards are now viewable in the Auxiliary Image Library at www.auxpa.org.

Photography Awards:
Marine Safety, Noreen Folkerts, D17
Member Services, Carol Rickard, D-7
Public Education, Noreen Folkerts, D17
Vessel Examination, Arlene Newbold, D8-CR
Operations, Noreen Folkerts, D17
Fellowship, June Esparza, Flotilla 10-8, D11-SR
Best of Show, Noreen Folkers, D-17