Welcome
to
Division
31 (Kansas)
8th Western Rivers Coast Guard District
Dedicated to the Safety of the Boating Public
(71st Anniversary of
the Auxiliary 1939-2010)
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Welcome
to
Division
31 (Kansas)
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
is the uniformed volunteer component of Team Coast Guard. The Auxiliary
was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and
re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. On
October 19, 1996 Congress greatly increased the responsibilities of the
Auxiliary. Congress expanded the ability of the Coast Guard to utilize the
Auxiliary for missions not contemplated in 1939. Auxiliaries' duties
now include any role, mission, or operation that the Commandant of the Coast
Guard might envision except for law enforcement and military missions.
Thus, the Auxiliary, traditionally known for its Boating Safety Classes and
Vessel Safety Checks, have greatly increased responsibilities. Currently,
the Auxiliary has 31,000 members in all 50 states and donate thousands of hours
in support of Coast Guard missions.
Division 31 has three flotillas to serve the
Eastern half of Kansas. Additional flotillas will be created as
resources permit. The Flotillas are as follows: Flotilla
2, Topeka KS; Flotilla
6, Wichita, KS; and Flotilla
9, Perry KS
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Except for an emergency, the primary focus of the Auxiliary is recreational boating safety. The Auxiliary does this through four cornerstones - Vessel Examination, Education, Operations and Fellowship. These cornerstones established in 1941 remain key Auxiliary pillars today.
Vessel Safety Checks The Vessel Examination program evolved into the well known Vessel Safety Check (VSC), a free examination available to any recreational boater. VSC's help boaters ensure their craft complies with all Federal and State regulations regarding safety equipment requirements. Click here to learn how to schedule a VSC for your boat Classes As for education, the Auxiliary teaches boating safety to recreational boaters of all ages. The Auxiliary offers Boating Skills and Seamanship (geared toward power boaters) and sailing courses (for sail boaters) as well as basic and advanced navigation courses. If advanced courses are of interest then as a member of the Auxiliary dozens of additional courses are available. Click here to learn what courses are available and the scheduling for each Patrols The Auxiliary operates safety and regatta patrols on area lakes and the Missouri River and is an integral part of the Coast Guard Search and Rescue team. Auxiliary members also stand communication watches, assist during mobilization exercises, perform harbor and pollution patrols. You must, however, be a member to participate. Click here to learn about membership Fellowship Fellowship is essential in making any organization of volunteers successful. The Coast Guard recognizes the importance of this aspect of volunteer participation and encourages a close relationship between Auxiliarist's and other Coast Guard personnel. Fellowship makes the team work and binds the entire organization together
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