Fellowship & Events
Changes of watch, gatherings and the fellowship of Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11 in Bellingham, WA, the fourth cornerstone of the Auxiliary.
Service Records: Steve Bell and Hoyt HatfieldA closer look at the Auxiliary careers of Steve Bell (24 years) and Hoyt Hatfield (25 years), who retired this summer: their qualifications, offices and awards.
Changes of CommandFlotilla 11 members attended the changes of command at Coast Guard Station Bellingham on May 21 and aboard USCGC Sea Lion on July 9.
- Fair Winds: Steve Bell and Hoyt Hatfield
The flotilla said farewell to retiring members Steve Bell (24 years) and Hoyt Hatfield (25 years) with a BBQ on July 16 celebrating their service.
Change Of WatchFlotilla 11 held its annual Change of Watch at Station Bellingham on January 17, installing Leslie Parks as Flotilla Commander for 2026.
September Flotilla MeetingEthan Weller of the Washington State Emergency Management Division presented “Tsunami Hazards and Risks: Bellingham” to the flotilla.
October Flotilla MeetingMegan Bugaj, Bellingham’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator, spoke at the October meeting, which was preceded by a semi-annual PPE check and included member awards.
Flotilla MeetingsThe flotilla’s February, March and April meetings included talks on invasive European green crabs and on radios, emergency devices and e-charts, plus staff reports, swearing-in and awards.
Change of WatchFlotilla 11 held its Change of Watch on January 4, 2025 at the Squalicum Yacht Club, recognizing 2024 officers, swearing in 2025 officers, and presenting Manny Eusebio the Bill Daniel Flotilla Award.
November Flotilla MeetingFlotilla 11's November meeting was well attended, and awards were presented to several members, as reported in Alert 11, the flotilla newsletter.
September Flotilla MeetingFlotilla 11's September 2024 meeting was well attended, and awards were presented to several members, as reported in Alert 11, the flotilla newsletter.
USCGC EagleLyle Schrag served as Auxiliary Chaplain aboard the USCG Cutter Eagle in May and June 2024 during the first phase of the cadet training cruise to the Caribbean.
USCG SLEP ProgramFlotilla members toured the Birdon facility in Bellingham where the Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Life Boats undergo the Service Life Extension Program overhaul.
Squalicum Harbor Opening DayFlotilla members hosted a table and displayed a flotilla facility at Squalicum Harbor's opening day.
Change of WatchAt Flotilla 11's January 2024 Change of Watch, LT Sisk spoke, Leslie Parks was sworn in as a member, Jim Appleby retired, and the 2024 staff officers were sworn in.
Coast Guard PicnicSeveral Flotilla 11 members joined local Coast Guard units at their picnic at Larrabee State Park on August 16, 2023.
Bellingham SeaFeastThree Coast Guard Auxiliary members from Flotilla 11 attended Bellingham SeaFeast, the free maritime celebration on the shores of Squalicum Harbor.
Flotilla Meeting SpeakerLTJG Katya Armbrecht, commanding officer of CGC Terrapin, spoke at the October 2023 Flotilla meeting.