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Flotilla 87  8WR
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Where We've Been
 
 
 
 
A Bit of History
The Burlington Flotilla received its charter from the Coast Guard on 22 July 1942.  Before that the members were a unit of the Coast Guard "TEMPS", serving as guardians of the Mississippi River from Lock & Dam #19 in Keokuk, Iowa, north to New Boston, Illinois.
 
 
2006 Flotilla Member Accomplishments
 
Debbie Ayres
        Completed ICS 700 and 800, and Good Mate courses.
        Continued as Finance Officer for Division 8
 
Kurt Ayres
        Re-elected to serve as Vice Captain of Division 8 for 2007
        Led Division 8's first team to the District Search and Rescue competeition, with the team taking second place.
        Completed final specialty courses, achieving AUXOP status
        Continued serving as Qualification Examiner       
        Completed ICS 700 and 800, and Good Mate courses.
        Named co-Auxiliarist of the Year for Division 8 in 2006 along with the other three members of the DSAR team.
 
George Peek
        Elected Flotilla Commander of Flotilla 87 for 2007       
        Apppointed Public Education officer for District 8WR
        Continued as Public Education officer for Division 8
        Was member of first team sent by Division 8 to the District Search and Rescue Competition, with the team taking second place.
        Named co-Auxiliarist of the Yeat for Division 8 in 2006 along with the other three members of the DSAR team.
        Served as Auxiliary liaison officer to Cutter Scioto
        Worked with MSD Peoria on vessel examinations
        Completed ICS-300
 
Michael Van Der Horst
       Elected Vice Commander of Flotilla 87 for 2007
       Continued as Communications officer for Division 8
 
Other 2006 highlights:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A few photos from 2005:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Photo of members of Flotilla 87 at Peoria Coast Guard Station
Members (from left) Dean Brader, Michael Van Der Horst, Kurt Ayres, Debbie Ayres and George Peek at the Division 8 OPEX (Operational Exercise) in Peoria, Illinois, June, 2004.
Photo of the flooded Burlington riverfront--June 2004
Photo of the flooded Burlington boat launching ramp
Photo of Flotilla 87 members at Burlington Central Fire Station
Photo of boat towing operations
Docks float but parking lots don't!  June, 2004:  The Mississippi was above flood stage . . .
. . . but Flotilla 87 was still out providing safety patrol for the Steamboat Days fireworks display!
George Peek receives a certificate from Flotilla Commander Ayres as Dean Brader looks on in our new monthly meeting "home," the beautiful Central Fire Station in Burlington. 
"With a little help from our friends," Bill and Ellie Slusser and "Smitty" Smith, George Peek (in the cabin at the helm) takes his Coxswain check ride.  "Windless Two" is preparing to tow "Jubilee." 
2004 Flotilla Member Accomplishments
 
Debbie Ayres
        New Member
        Crew Certified
        Completed Team Coordination Training
 
Kurt Ayres
        Completed three AUXOP Specialty Courses
        Received Sustained Service Award
        Completed Team Coordination Training
 
Kris Holsteen
        Completed Team Coordination Training
 
George Peek
        Crew AND Coxswain Certified
        Completed four AUXOP Specialty Courses
        Certified as Marine Dealer Visitor, Vessel Examiner and Instructor
        Completed "Good Mate" and ICS 100 Courses
        Completed Team Coordination Training
 
Michael Van Der Horst
        Appointed Division Staff Officer for Communications (SO-CM)
        Certified as Marine Dealer Visitor and Vessel Examiner
        Completed "Good Mate," ICS 100, Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental
        Protection Courses
        Completed Team Coordination Training
        Completed 5 FEMA Courses
        Completed Administration (MSEP) PQS
 
A few photos from 2004:
 
 
 
 
 
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Special Memorial page:  Remembering Jack Lowther
Map of Illinois showing Private ATON verification results
112 Miles of the Mississippi River
(Pools 18 - 21)
 
21 Private Aids to Navigation
9 Bridges
 
with two boats
and three crewmembers
2006 Aid to Navigation Verification Mission:
2005 Flotilla Member Accomplishments
 
Debbie Ayres
        Instructor Certification
        Completed ICS 100 & 200 courses
        Appointed Finance Officer for Division 8, 8WR
 
Kurt Ayres
        Completed two AUXOP specialty courses
        Appointed Qualification Examiner
        Completed ICS 100 & 200 courses
        Elected to serve as VCP for Division 8, 8WR, for 2006
        Named "Auxiliarist of the Year" for Division 8 in 2005 after nomination by Flotilla 87
 
George Peek       
        Appointed Active Duty Liasion Officer for Group Upper Mississippi and Cutter Scioto
        Completed ICS 200, 700 and 800, and IMSEP courses
        Elected Vice Flotilla Commander for 2006
 
Michael Van Der Horst
        Elected Flotilla Commander for 2006
 
 
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