From left, Division Commander Rich Thomas, Flotilla Vice Commander Gary Dromi, Flotilla Commander Dane R Hayward and past Division Captain Bob White at the change of watch ceremony in Kelseyville on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Courtesy photo.

KELSEYVILLE – The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 88 of Lake County held their change of watch, installing the new 2010 flotilla commander as well as staff officers at Zino’s Restaurant on Dec. 5.

Flotilla Commander Dane R. Hayward and Vice Commander Gary Dromi will be in charge of the flotilla activities on Clear Lake in 2010.

They are dedicated to providing safe boating, boating information as well as vessel exams for the upcoming 2010 season.

The membership of 38 community volunteers provide all the services of the regular Coast Guard except for law enforcement, which is done by the Lake County Sheriff’s Boat Patrol.