Who We Are – USCG AUXILIARY 5th DISTRICT NORTH

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Fifth District Northern Region

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We are the Northern portion of two Auxiliary Districts that make up the Coast Guard Fifth District. With over 1700 members, Fifth District Northern Region (D5NR) serves the Coast Guard and boating public along portions of the central eastern seaboard that encompasses the entire state of Delaware, the southern half of New Jersey, and approximately three-fourths of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Together with the Fifth District Southern Region, we comprise seven states with approximately 3,800 members and 156,000 miles of coastline. D5NR is one district of sixteen Auxiliary districts that serves the United States and its territories.

District Leadership

Consists of USCG District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) and the DIRAUX team, District Commodore and Executive Committee (EXCOM), as well as Divisional and Local Flotilla Leaders.

District Programs

The Auxiliary offers numerous specialties that each member may select qualify to support the Auxiliary and Coast Guard Missions.

Our History

Steve Marthouse
5NR Historian
ADSO-PA

Usual Disclaimer: The Historian web pages are for informational purposes only. Do not contact the webmaster regarding these pages. Contact the 5NR-Historian for information and questions.

Repository for Auxiliary Papers

A permanent repository has been established in the Joyner Library of East Caroline University in Greenville, NC for the personal papers, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, videotapes and national and unit publications that comprise the record of Coast Guard Auxiliary activities since its establishment.

Regularly published district and unit newsletters and publications should be sent to ECU (East Carolina University). Publications and must have the publishing unit (district/division/flotilla), date, volume number (one per year), and issue number (within year) at the head of every issue. Newspaper clippings must have name of paper, city, state, date and page number written on the margin or attached to identify the source. For photos, never write on the back; attach a caption with tape, identifying the subjects, by name and title, event unit, and date. The exception to this is photos in scrapbooks.

Much of our history is captured in our publications. As time permits, the DSO-CS and the team has been scanning past Topside Magazines. Take a look at the digital archives found on the Topside Archives page.

Past District Commodores

Listing of Past Commodores and Region Designations of the areas of Coast Guard Auxiliary Fifth District Northern Region
1936-1941	New York & Philadelphia
1941-1942	Philadelphia
1939-1940	None
1941-1942	Richard W. Nems
1942-1946	4th Naval District
1943-44	Victor Lazo
1944-45	Frank B. Hineline
1946-1947	4th Coast Guard District
1946	H. Earl Huston
1947	W. Lyle Holmes
1948 – 1975	3rd Coast Guard District
1948-49	Southern Area – No Commodore
1950-51	John J. Sader
1952-53	Alexander S. Bauer (National Commodore 1953-1954)
1954	William Ross McDonald
1955-56	Alfred B. Wright
1957	Richard S. Scattergood
1958-59	John S. Black, Jr.
1960	Robert Evans
1961	Royden S. Hager
1962-63	Jack E. Nunemaker
1964-65	William J. Garry (National Vice Commodore 1967-68)
1966-67	John D. McIntosh
1968-69	John E. Johansen
1970-71	Harold B. Haney (National Rear Commodore 1971-72, National Commodore 1973-75)
1971-72	Victor F. Baumeister
1973-74	Joseph L. Krager, Jr.
1975-76	Lloyd Furber (National Rear Commodore (E) 1978)
1976-1987	3rd Coast Guard District (Southern Region)
1977-78	William Dischert
1979-80	Robert Carson
1981-82	Lee B. Weaver
1983-84	Robert L. Wecker
1985-86	Richard L. Raudabaugh
1987 – Current	5th Coast Guard District (Northern Region)
1987-88	Alexander M. Lewis
1989-90	William E. Pierce
1991-92	Eugene M. Pester, Jr.
1993-94	Edward W. Rearick
1995-96	Harry L. David
1997-98	Clyde E. College
1999-2000	John A. Locasale
2001-02	Robert J. Perrone Sr.
2003-04	Eugene A. Bentley
2005-06	Leon E. Kehr
2007-08	Robert P. Amort
2009-10	John S. Witemeyer
2011-12	Harold T. Robinson
2013-14	Kenneth E. Brown (Deputy National Commodore (E) 2015-16)
2015-16	Kevin C. Murphy
2017-18	Barry M. Kyper
2019-20	Thomas J. Dever
2021-22	Joseph Giannattasio
2023-	Kurt Sarac

DIRAUX Staff

The Director’s staff members are standing by to help Auxiliary membership in every way possible. The Auxiliary leadership shall contact DIRAUX via email to D05-SMB-NRDIRAUX@USCG.MIL for all inquiries, using the Chain of Leadership and Management, in order for the staff to effectively serve and deliver expedient resolutions.

To review the Electronic Submission Guidelines for the Fifth Northern Region click here.

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY
CDR Laura Moose …… 206-815-3978
Coast Guard Awards
-Public Affairs
-Auxiliary Policy

OPERATIONS TRAINING OFFICER
CW04 Mickey Price …. 215-218-1035
-Boat Crew Qualification Program
-Damage Claims
-Funding
-Operational Facilities
-QE Qualification Program
-Team Coordination Training

ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Brittany Crawford …. 206-820-0213
Administration
-AUXDATA System
-Enrollments
-PSI Processing
-Injury Claims
-Service Awards

STOREKEEPER
SK2 Jeremy D Baker … 215-218-1033
Finance
-Property
-Supplies
-Travel Claims

YEOMAN
YN3 Nevaeh K Mallea … 215-218-1036
ID Cards
-Enrollments
-Disenrollments
-Retirements
-Transfers
-Qualifications
-Course Completions
-Travel Claims
-Training Programs (C-School)

Mailing Address:

Commander (dpa-n)
Fifth Coast Guard District
1 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19147

DIRAUX Office Email Address:

D05-SMB-NRDIRAUX@USCG.MIL

Director of Auxiliary

Cmdr Moose
Director of Auxiliary
D5-NR
U.S. Coast Guard

What is DIRAUX?

The Director of Auxiliary Office located at Sector Delaware Bay, Philadelphia is responsible for administering, coordinating, facilitating, supporting, advocating, advancing, arbitrating, and overall execution of the Auxiliary program within the District. It is comprised of an active duty CG Commander (Director), Chief Warrant Officer (Operations Training Officer), an Administrative Specialist, and two Petty Officers (Storekeeper 2nd Class and a Yeoman 3rd Class).

The Director serves as advisor to the District Commander on all 5th Northern Auxiliary matters. DIRAUX partners with Sector Delaware Bay and all CG Operational Commanders in the Area of Responsibility to provide an additional Force-Multiplier for the region.

DIRAUX receives program policy direction from the Chief Director of the Auxiliary (CHDIRAUX) located at Coast Guard Headquarters.

D5NR Commodore

District Chief of Staff (DCOS) Noreen Schifini

Commodore Noreen Schifini
District Commodore

Auxiliarist Noreen Schifini was born, raised and educated in the Bronx. After graduating from Herbert H. Lehman College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Noreen began to teach at local elementary schools. Her true passion became a reality when she joined the NYC Police Department. Having served in various units and locations, she retired and moved to New Jersey shortly thereafter.

While looking for an opportunity to volunteer her time, she saw an ad for the local Flotilla. Noreen joined the USCG Auxiliary in 2003.

She quickly became crew qualified as a member of Flotilla 16-03 and soon after began her ascent to various elected officer positions. She most recently served 2 terms as the District Captain East and currently serves as a Commodore’s Aide.

Additionally, Auxiliarist Schifini serves as the DSO-Culinary Assistance, formerly known as the Aux chef and Food Services programs. Her CA’s provide galley assistance at TRACEN Cape May, Stations Indian River, Barnegat Light, Manasquan and the galley at Sector Delaware Bay. She is also a Branch Chief for the Eastern area of the CA program.

Her additional qualifications include being an AUXPA2, working on her PA1 PQS, a Vessel Examiner, Program Visitor and an Instructor. She has also earned her AUXOP device, RBS device as well as the Division 16 Auxiliarist of the Year Award.

Noreen currently works in the field of Real Estate where she is the Regional Sales Manager for Fortune Title Company.

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Commodore’s and Other District Staff

Donald W. Merrill
Marty Sannino
Doug Willwerth
Diego Herrera
Thomas Callahan

District Commodore’s Aide – Research & SR
District Commodore’s Aide – Special Projects
District Commodore’s Aide – Special Activities
Auxiliary Sector Coordinator
District Flight Safety Officer

D5NR Chief of Staff

Mike McElwee

Michael B McElwee

District Chief of Staff

Michael (Mike) McElwee
District Chief of Staff, District 5 Northern Region

Mike McElwee serves as the District Chief of Staff for District 5 Northern Region, bringing over two decades of dedication and leadership to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He enrolled in the Auxiliary in 2002 and is currently celebrating his 23rd year of service. Mike is a proud member of the Reading, Pennsylvania Flotilla.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mike has been honored with multiple Auxiliary Achievement Medals and several Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation awards. His qualifications include Vessel Examiner, Marine Dealer Visitor, and certified Coxswain. In addition, Mike has held numerous leadership positions within the Auxiliary, including Vice Flotilla Commander, Flotilla Commander, Vice Division Commander, Division Commander, and District Captain. He currently serves as a Flotilla Staff Officer in Operations.

Mentoring is a core principle in Mike’s approach to leadership. He is committed to guiding new leaders and members, believing that effective mentoring ensures the continued success and preparedness of the Auxiliary. His dedication to the motto “Semper Paratus” reflects his unwavering commitment to readiness and service.

A lifelong resident of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Mike resides there with his wife, Mary. He is an inventory control specialist for an electronics firm in the area.

EXCOM Members

The District Executive Committee(EXCOM) shall be comprised of the District Commodore, as Chairperson, the District Chief of Staff, each District Captain, the Director, and the Immediate Past District Commodore. EXCOM is charged with managing the day-to-day operations and business of this District and will meet as determined by the District Commodore and Director. EXCOM will review the progress of the Auxiliary in the District, will study suggestions received from District members and will provide recommendations to Divisions and Flotillas where problems develop and when assistance is requested or needed.

Walter Conway, District Captain-West (Divisions 15, 19, 20, 21)

Walter “Walt” Conway is the District Captain for the Western Area of District 5 Northern Region, which consists of the central and eastern portions of Pennsylvania with 352 members. The areas range from State College down to Chambersburg, from the Poconos to Lancaster, Northern New Jersey, and everything in between.

Walt enrolled in the Auxiliary in 2016, He is a member of Flotilla 21-04 in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Joseph R. Matthews, District Captain – East, (Divisions 7, 8, 16, 18)

Joseph Matthews joined the Auxiliary in 2012 and is a member of Warminster, Pennsylvania Flotilla 17-02.

Thomas Brouillard, District Captain – Central (Divisions 1, 4, 12, 17) [/av_textblock]

Thomas is a member of the Lacey Township, New Jersey Flotilla. He joined the Auxiliary in 2015.

Kurt Sarac (IPDCO) Immediate Past Commodore
the District Fifth-Northern Region Commodore in 2023 and 2024.

OPERATIONS TRAINING OFFICER

Mickey Price

BOSN4 Price

Chief Warrant Officer (CW04)

United States Coast Guard

BOSN Price was raised in Oklahoma and enlisted in the Coast

Guard in 1998 after completing his BS in Psychology. He has completed tours of assignment at Aids to Navigation Team Galveston, TX, USCGC HAMMER, USCGC CLAMP, USCGC HARRY CLAIBORNE, USCGC CIMMARRON, USCG Sector Corpus Christi, TX, and USCG Sector San Francisco CA where he served as the Aids to Navigation Officer.

BOSN Price holds various COXN and Underway OOD qualifications and his collateral duties have focused on service to the Coast Guard Workforce. BOSN Price has extensive experience as a Critical Incident Stress Management Peer, Command Drug and Alcohol Representative, and a Coast Guard Mutual Assistance representative. He has worked as a volunteer instructor for Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma’s Apprentice Leadership Program.

He is married to Karyn Price, and they have 3 children, Sydney, Tucker, and Lauren. BOSN Price enjoys running as well as collecting & restoring antique straight razors.

Steve Marthouse
5NR Historian
ADSO-PA

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