USCGA Flotilla 16-07 Wins Public Education Award

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-07 won the “William Ross McDonald Award” at District 5 Northern Training held in Wyomissing, PA on March 10th. This award is given to the flotilla in the district with the most points in public education for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in 2017.
Flotilla Commander Basil (Bill) Iwanyk was present to receive the award from District 5 Northern. Iwanyk said of the accomplishment, “This award is further testament to the hard work and dedication of the Public Education team in Flotilla 16-07 headed up by Staff Office Chris Malzone. Boating safety one of the prime missions of the United States Coast Guard and the training we provide establishes a solid foundation for recreational boating safety."

In addition to the “William Ross McDonald Award,” Flotilla 16-07 members were recognized in multiple categories for their work in 2017.

Top 10 percent for Vessel Safety Checks: William Castagno, Basil Iwanyk
Top 10 percent for Recreational Boating Safety Visits: Basil Iwanyk
Top 10 percent in Classroom Instruction: William Castagno, John Fisher Jr., Christopher Malzone,
Top 10 percent in Operation Missions: William Castagno
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org

Top Photo: Flotilla 16-07 members (left to right) Christopher Orlando, William Castagno and Basil Iwanyk, dressed in their dinner dress blue uniforms, attended District Awards Meeting in Reading, PA. USCG Auxiliary Photo Courtesy of Terry Bearce.

Bottom Photo: Flotilla 16-07 Commander Basil Iwanyk (center) accepts the “William Ross McDonald Award” which is awarded to the flotilla in the 5th Northern District that has the most points in public education in 2017. USCG Auxiliary Photo Courtesy of Christopher Orlando.