ALCOAST 366/20 - SEP 2020 2019 AUXILIARIST OF THE YEAR

R 251326 SEP 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-5P//
TO ALCOAST
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ALCOAST 366/20
COMDTNOTE 16790
SUBJ:  2019 AUXILIARIST OF THE YEAR
1. I am pleased to announce the selection of Auxiliarist Michael A. Barth of First
District-Southern Region (D1-SR), Flotilla 5-11 in Upper Manhattan, New York as the
2019 Auxiliarist of the Year.
2. Mr. Barth enrolled in the Auxiliary in March 2017 and immediately became an active
participant who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm and devotion
to duty. In 2019, he was appointed as the Region’s Assistant District Staff Officer
for Public Affairs. In this capacity, he cultivated extraordinary relationships with
several agencies in metro-New York, including the National Park Service, Alexander
Hamilton Awareness Society, and Sea Scouts. He coordinated many public outreach events
attended by thousands of people that highlighted Coast Guard diversity and history. He
led a contingent of 19 Auxiliarists in support of USCGC KATHERINE WALKER and USCGC
LAWRENCE LAWSON by providing ship tours to more than 2,000 visitors during Fleet Week
and enabling the ships’ crews to enjoy well-deserved liberty ashore. As a quarterdeck
watchstander aboard USCGC EAGLE during its visit to New York City, he helped welcome
and escort several VIPs, including former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
and former U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr., during its evening
reception. He also became the D1-SR Award Coordinator, providing the District Director
of Auxiliary and entire regional membership with superb and expedited award writing and
processing assistance. His innovative procedural enhancements and untiring commitment
were instrumental to accelerating award completions, presentations, and associated
record entries.
3. Devoted to professional development and Coast Guard service, he also logged over
2,000 hours of activity, served as his flotilla’s Vice Commander and Marine Safety
Staff Officer, maintained his qualifications as a Vessel Examiner and a Recreational
Boating Safety Program Visitor, and qualified in three additional competencies including
Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist (Level 3).
4. Mr. Barth’s exceptional goodwill and commitment to excellence are hallmarks of the
Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please join me in applauding his exemplary performance and spirit
of service.
5. Auxiliarist Robert E. Kumpf, Jr. of Ninth District-Western Region, Flotilla 31-7 in
Grand Valley, Michigan is recognized with honorable mention and congratulated for his
outstanding performance and achievement.
6. RDML Richard Timme, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.