More about Flotilla 87

Como Dr. Brand at Flotilla Change of Watch Ceremony.

The flotilla is the basic Auxiliary organizational unit and the working level that translates programs into action. Each flotilla is led and managed by a Flotilla Commander (FC). All Auxiliarists must be members of a flotilla.

Flotilla 87 was chartered in the Birmingham area in the early 60's by Commodore Dr. Oliver Brand, who is still an active member of flotilla 87. 87 is one of several flotillas that comprise the next level of organization, Division 8, which is included in the District 8CR (Coastal Region), of the National Auxiliary organization.

Coxswain Mike Spencer on patrol at Lay Lake 2007.

Flotilla 87 meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center located on Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. Meeting time is 1800 (6:00pm) and anyone is welcome to attend to become a member or just to see what we do. Meetings usually handle past and current business affairs and some kind of educational program is included.

F87 Auxiliarists Greg Knight and Mike Spencer at Smith Lake 2007, performing courtesy vessel safety checks.

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