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Introduction |
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, an organization of civilian volunteers, was established by Congress in June, 1939, to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. It is composed of more than 30,000 members from all walks of life who are drawn together by their love of the water and a willingness to serve other boaters. |
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Auxiliary activities and this web site are dedicated to the safety of the commercial and recreational boating public. |
About Hiawatha Division 2 |
| Where We Are:
The membership of Hiawatha Division 2 of the Eighth Western Rivers Region, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is geographically located in an area that includes Menonomie, Chippewa Falls, and La Crosse Wisconsin to the North and East; Yankton, South Dakota and New Ulm, Minnesota to the West; and Waterloo and Lansing, Iowa to the South.
The flotillas of Division 2 include the following
(click on the flotilla name for more information):
On the inland waterways, Division 2 is assigned a 170-mile area of responsibility (AOR) on the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) from the Lake Pepin Head Light (UMR mile 785.4) to Lock #10 (UMR mile 615.1, near Guttenberg, Iowa). On the Missouri River, our AOR is from mile 835 to mile 804 and Lewis and Clark Lake.
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| Who We Are:
Each member of Division 2 provides skills that are as widely varied as their geographic location. Backgrounds include finance, manufacturing, forestry, fire fighting, teaching, administration, marketing, and many more. Although the specific talents may not necessarily apply directly to every one of our Coast Guard Auxiliary activities, the diversity sure makes our get-togethers interesting and fun!
For more about the opportunities for playing a meaning full role in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and serving the boating public, click on "What We Do". For more about the flotillas in Division 2, click on the flotilla name in the section "Where We Are" above. |
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| When We Meet:
Division meetings are usually held at 1:00 PM on the third Saturday of each month at a location determined by the members usually between Rochester and La Crosse. Meeting schedule and location may change, especially in the summer when everyone is so very active. View the Division 2 Calendar of Auxiliary and Marine Events or contact one of the individuals listed below for the specific time and place of the next meeting. |
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Division 2 Leadership and Contacts |
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Division Captain
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Division Vice Captain
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This site is approved and authorized by Eighth District, Western Region, Division 2, Mary Strok, Division Captain .