Who we are
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17-05 is located in Jackson, Michigan. This civilian all volunteer organization serves the needs of the boating public through public education and vessel safety checks. It also provides support to the U.S. Coast Guard in many non-combat, non-law enforcement activities such as safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environment protection, recruiting assistance, and the Coast Guard Academy introduction program for youth. The capabilities of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and its members are explained in the  Directory of Services . It is a great reference document for new and experienced members alike. 



Monthly Meetings
 Flotilla 17-05 meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at American Legion Post 324, 1190 Falahee Rd., Jackson, MI. 49203.  You are invited to attend and new members and visitors are always welcome
                 

mail to: thebluej@worldnet.att.net                    

Classes
The Coast Guard Auxiliary has many classes that they  offer to all types of boaters. Most of the classes give the boater a chance to earn a boating safety certificate. This is accepted anywhere that one is required by state law. For a list of classes and class descriptions click here. 
For information about classes in your area, contact our Public Education Officer.  
mail to: Brian Adamczyk



History
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. It boasts more than 35,000 members from all walks of life who receive special training so that they may be a functional part of Coast Guard Forces. Auxiliarists assist the Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, maritime security and environmental protection and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. Auxiliarists volunteer more than 2 million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Flotilla Commander James W. Schulz   jwschulz2@yahoo.com  
Vice Flotilla Commander Kenneth F. Mangus  mangusk@comcast.net 

If you have any questions about joining the Auxiliary, please contact: Jim Beiswanger  thebluej@worldnet.att.net

 Contact the Web Master, Mike Taylor at: mjtayloruscgaux@comcast.net

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