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8 APR 2000 - Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding between Australian Customs Service and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard was formalised Commodore Gillett signed the MOU on behalf of the Association.. Representatives of the Australian Customs Service attending the National meeting were Phil Pariggio, Regional Manager; David Marshall, Chief Inspector; John Manion, National Co-ordinator; Peter Clarke, Community Participation Programs.
The Constitution, By-Laws and Members Guide are being re-written. |
8 APR 2000 - Australian Coast Guard under Labour
Discussion ensued on the formation of an Australian Coast Guard if Labour Government were in office. |
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JUL 2000 - SAF10 Port Vincent Coast Guard
Port Vincent is a small seaside town situated on the eastern shore of Yorke Peninsula 193kms west of Adelaide. In 1984, local resident Peter Wilkinson volunteered to take on the task of boat skipper in conjunction with the local Coast Guard Radio Base operator, later taking over the role of operator of the radio base. A Flotilla was formed to service the towns of Ardrossan (SAF9), Port Vincent and Stansbury (Oyster Bay). Because of logistical problems with travel, training etc. a new Flotilla. SAF10 was formed on 14th August 2000 with four members, two radio bases and the use of member's boats to provide a mantel of safety for local and visiting boaties. The first elected Flotilla Commander was Peter Wilkinson, Vice Commander was Brent Wellington and Ken Osterstoack was appointed Staff Officer
In November 2001 the State Board of the Association provided the Flotilla with a second-hand 5.4m Baron fiberglass runabout named "Albatross"
With assistance from the District Council of Yorke Peninsula a suitable site was made available for their building. . Members immediately started fund raising to obtain their own building to house their equipment. Further assistance from the Government and Emergency Services enabled the building to be completed, the purchase of a new rescue vessel and funds were made available to purchase a suitable tow vehicle On 21st July 2001, the W.N. Henry Cup for "Most Improved Flotilla" was awarded to SAF10.
SAF10 Port Vincent became a fully chartered member of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard on 14th September 2001. . The Flotilla is now under the command of Commander Brent Wellington who in December 2003 was presented with a "Ministerial Commendation" for Meritorious Effort in developing the Port Vincent Coast Guard To celebrate the completion of the building and the arrival of the new rescue craft, a 7.4mClayton Gallant with Volvo Penta Diesel motor, named "Orontes Star" dedication ceremonies were held in Port Vincent on 5th March 2005. Deputy Mayor of Yorke Peninsula Mr. Ray Agnew, OAM, officially opened the facility. Mrs. Mary Kelsey, widow of a past member, named the vessel. |
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AUG 2000 - QF26 Lake Tinaroo
QF26 Lake Tinaroo known as "Heaven's Flotilla. Lake Tinaroo, a 14km drive from Atherton and an hour and a half drive from Cairns is the latest Flotilla to join the North Queensland Squadron.. The Lake is the highest Flotilla in Australia being some 2,300 feet above sea level.
Commander Bob Harvey and his wife Brunetta joined Coast Guard in 1990 and were founding members of QF16 Cooktown. In July 2000 they moved to Atherton and were approached by the Queensland State Council to do a feasibility study on the formation of a new Flotilla to operate on Lake Tinaroo. With strong support from the local community a public meeting was held in November 2000 with a view to signing up enough members to form a Flotilla, the initial sign up of fifteen (15) members being enough to form the Flotilla.
The Flotilla vessel, "Maxi Webb" a 5.4m centre console Stacer with a 50hp Yamaha and in 2d survey was transferred from Cooktown Flotilla and operates weekends, all public holidays and when required. Members travel regularly to Cairns for blue water training and operation training. QF26 Tinaroo joins Rockhampton, Lake Illawarra, Lake Epiloch and Hume Weir as Flotillas operating on inland waterways. Membership hovers around twenty (20) members. The Flotilla Charter signed by National Commodore Gillett and Commodore Millican was presented by National Commodore Gillett to Commander Harvey on 17th April 2004. |
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3 NOV 2000 - Australian Seaplane Pilots Association & a MOA
A meeting was held with the Australian Seaplane Pilots Association and a MOA was agreed to. |
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NOV 2000 - National Board Meeting
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Coast Guard Conference 2001 was cancelled. New date was set for March 2002.
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A motion was moved that the South Australian Group take whatever steps are necessary to amalgamate the activities of the Group with the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc forthwith.
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The National Medal is now available for eligible members.
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Commodore Graham Clarke received the ESM June 2000.
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Captain Peter Fiddyment, National Magazine Editor was granted Life Membership.
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24 APR 2001 - Kettering official opening
Date for the official opening and commissioning of TF1 Operations Building, Kettering. |
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28 APR 2001 - National Board Meeting
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Development of a National Data Base is being undertaken by Queensland State Council.
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Thursday Island Flotilla was taken over by VMR.
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Commodore Gillett made application for 166 National Honours Medals and 37 Clasps.
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The new Constitution was adopted. This is available on Internet.
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The updated By-Laws and Members Guide were adopted. These are on the Internet.
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22 JUL 2001 - new patrol vessel “Eagle”
South Australian Squadron named and commissioned a new patrol vessel “Eagle” CG05 in the presence of the Honourable Robert Brokenshire MP, JP, Minister for Police, Correctional Services and Emergency Service, Mrs. Brokenshire and Deputy National Commodore Tony Holmes. “Eagle is the first vessel ever to be purpose-built for the ACGA in South Australia It is a ‘David Young’ aluminium monohull, 6.8 metres in length powered by 2 x 115hp Johnson Outboards and cost $130,000.00 |
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14 SEP 2001 - Celebrating 40 years
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER COAST GUARD
State Training Commodore (NSW) Trish Gillett is the representative for Coast Guard at the Emergency Management Australia Conference. (E.M.A.).
Southern New South Wales is undergoing affiliation negotiations with the Jet Boat division of the Kiama Branch of the Surf Lifesaving Association.
The Squadron of the 4th District of the Philippines Coast Guard Association formed an alliance with the Victorian Squadron, similar to that of the Royal New Zealand Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. |
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OCT 2001 - joint Summit of Volunteers
The Emergency Management Australia (EMA) a department of the Department of Defence held a joint Summit of Volunteers of the Emergency Services and Recovery Agencies in Canberra. The Summit voted to establish a "Peak Body" to represent the volunteers nationally. AEMVF was formed on 11th April 2002. (See Information papers ).
Commander John Jewell, NF9 Cairns was granted Life Membership of the Association. |
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26 APR 2002 - better coverage north of Cooktown
A repeater station has been installed on the mountains behind Lockhart River Community which will be monitored by the local Police Officers and will provide much better coverage north of Cooktown almost to the top of Cape York. The licence has been granted by ACA |
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27 APR 2002 - National Board Meeting
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The date for the amalgamation of SA Squadron with the National Association is expected to be 1st January 2003. It was confirmed in the minutes dated 11th April 2003 that the South Australian Squadron be established.
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SAF11 was formed
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Commodore Graham Clarke stood down as National Board Adviser.
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George McBean, Central Queensland was granted Life Membership of the Association.
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15 NOV 2002 - Life Member
Commodore Vince Williams, South Australia was granted Life Membership of the Association.
The election of two female members to the position of Flotilla Commander (Lucille Jackley) and Flotilla Vice Commander ((Lorelle Wilton) in QF9 Cairns is probably a first in our Association |
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1 JAN 2003 - South Australia amalgamated
South Australia amalgamated with the National Body. |
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1 JUL 2003 - amalgamation
SAF 1, 2, 5 amalgamated |
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10 AUG 2003 - Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding - Tasmanian Police, RVCP (Tasmania) and Tasmania Squadron. |
6 SEP 2003 - Port Kembla 20th Anniversary
Port Kembla celebrated its 20th Anniversary. |
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13 SEP 2003 - Second NATRAC
Second NATRAC (National Training Review and Advisory Committee) |
23 SEP 2003 - National Marine Safety Council conference
National Marine Safety Council conference in Sydney. Commodore Gillett delivered a paper entitled "The Development of Professional Training of Volunteers in Marine Rescue". |
29 SEP 2003 - AFAC meeting
AFAC (Australian Fire Authorities Council) meeting with ATO (Australian Tax Office) held in Melbourne |
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11 OCT 2003 - North Queensland Squadron Devides
North Queensland Squadron advised that a proposal had been made to have two Squadrons formed in North Queensland. |
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11 OCT 2003 - National Board Meeting
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Captain M. O'Connor was appointed National Magazine Editor following the death of Captain Fiddyment.
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Formation of a combined Unit with the SES at QF25 Seisia is being considered.
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Two Workshops were held during the National Board meeting - Discipline Protocols chaired by NACO Gillett and Business Plan Towards 2007 (Vision Statement, Mission Statement and the Team)
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Captain Con Laurie was appointed the Association Archivist.
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Commodore Keith Garth, New South Wales was granted Life Membership of the Association.
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Commander Keith Dowd QF1 Southport was granted Life Membership of the Association.
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Captain Dick Gandy, Master Mariner and author of one of the text books that is recommended for our Coast Guard Courses, “Australian Boating Manual” was appointed our new Honorary Commodore.
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25 NOV 2003 - Memorandum Signed
Victorian Squadron signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Emergency Services |
DEC 2003 - National Training
Commodore Neil Jones stood down form the position of National Training Commodore
The National Training Review and Advisory Committee (NATRAC) was formed. Members of the Committee are DSCO P. Gillett, DSCO R. Tyler, STCO R. Hood and AC P. Smith. |
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