Lone Star Chapter of USCG Chief Petty Officers Association

12/02/2020

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

If you're shopping on Amazon this holiday season, please think to "Smile" for us!

11/11/2020

CPOA 808

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, served, and continue to serve. #veteransday

10/22/2020

10/20/2020

10/03/2020

Save the dates for the 2021 Chief Petty Officers Association Convention in Geand Haven, MI.

Set the Date:

CPOA/CGEA Convention To Be Held in Muskegon/Grand Haven, MI
August 2021 During Coast Guard Festival Week!

We're all sad to have missed out on our Seattle Convention this year but we're hoping to make up for it by scheduling our 2021 Convention at the Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, Muskegon, MI, during the 2021 Coast Guard Festival.

Just minutes away from Grand Haven, we'll be able to conduct our business 2 - 5 August and attend the Coast Guard Festival main activities 6 - 8 August Make it a family event and ensure to enjoy all that Grand Haven has to offer, and enjoy the Festival as well!

Hotel registration and Festival information forthcoming soon.

09/01/2020

Howdy, we have a workgroup heading to Lake Charles on Thursday to assist fellow Coasties affected by the Hurricane Laura. We would also like to take supplies to those in need. If you would like to donate or contribute it would mean a lot. We need the following:

Gas Cards
Gift Cards
Damp Rid
Cutting Tools
Storage Containers

Please reach out to us if you can assist in anyway. Thank you!

05/16/2020

Go Coast Guard

On #ArmedForcesDay, we salute and pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Please join us in thanking all those who serve for their sacrifice. U.S. Navy, United States Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps. #USCG #CoastGuard #GoCoastGuard #SemperParatus #militarycareer #USA

04/08/2020

Fellow chiefs (and turncoats too) we just wanted to reach out and make sure everyone is making it through the COVID days. Let us know if you need help, or if you know of a coastie in need.

03/20/2020

Chef Mary Bass

The Chefs Table is at it again!! She carried us through the shutdown and now she is putting chefs, servers, and bartenders on her back. She has started a hot meal delivery in order to employ these folks. Please consider placing an order at www.chefmarybass.com.

Chef Mary Bass

03/20/2020

Chef Mary Bass

The Chefs Table is at it again!! She carried us through the shutdown, and now is putting the cooks, servers, and bartenders on her back. Please consider ordering a delivered hot meal to support them. Visit Www.chefmarybass.com and place an order.

Chef Mary Bass

01/05/2020

01/01/2020

I Love Texas

We share this nightly prayer in support of all of our Armed Forces - for those who are currently serving our country and for those who have bravely gone before them.

Heavenly Father, As we remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, please hold our servicemen and women, including our K-9 soldiers, in your strong arms.

Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.

We also ask that you remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray that your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives.

Please watch over our Veterans who have so valiantly served our country. Bless them with wholeness and love. Shelter them, heal their wounds, comfort their hearts and grant them peace. We pray that our Armed Forces will be supplied with the strength to face each day and may they trust in the Lord’s mighty power to accomplish the tasks that are set before them.

We ask that you protect America from any more terrorist attacks and help us to grow strong again in our faith and our resolution that the United States of America is the greatest country in the world.

Lastly, we pray that our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support; may they gain strength in knowing how proud we are of them and that we are grateful for their service to our country. In Jesus Christ's name we pray.
Amen.

Linda, Terry, Brian and Sheila
I Love Texas

12/31/2019

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

Amy and I want all of you to have fun but be safe tonight! Ring in the New Year with family, friends and loved ones. It’s a great time to be in the Coast Guard- and this year is going to be just as amazing because of all of you. Happy New Year! #CGFamily

12/31/2019

12/25/2019

Photos from Lone Star Chapter of USCG Chief Petty Officers Association's post

11/30/2019

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

If you're shopping Black Friday deals with Amazon for the holiday season, please "Smile" for us!

11/15/2019

11/11/2019

10/26/2019

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

I am honored to announce Admiral Karl Schultz has selected the name for the Coast Guard’s 10th National Security Cutter.

This new cutter will carry the namesake of the FIRST Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard - Charles L. Calhoun.

MCPOCG #1 was selected for his courageous service in WWII, Vietnam and for establishing the MCPOCG role in 1969.

He was a barrier breaker for the enlisted workforce. He led significant changes to the senior enlisted leadership hierarchy while maintaining our history and heritage.

I couldn't think of a better way to honor his legacy.

#MCPOCG #Heritage #USCG #Askthechief

09/05/2019

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

Hot off the press!

Please read the pictured memo regarding use of USCG email for CPOA and CGEA official business.

This is great news and official guidance from CGHQ!

If you have questions, please email us at: [email protected]

08/30/2019

DISASTER RELIEF – GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CPOA & CGEA

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO CPOA/CGEA RESPONSE TO DISASTER RELIEF SCENARIOS. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK AFTER READING THE MESSAGE BELOW:

The CG Foundation (CGF) may authorize members of the CPOA or CGEA acting in their personal (off-duty and non-CG) capacity to assist eligible CG members of a defined class to complete a disaster relief application; to serve as a verifying official of damages incurred or to serve as a point of distribution for CGF aid. Additionally, members of the CPOA or CGEA may engage in fundraising as authorized by the CG Standards of Ethical conduct and described in the Playbook, including soliciting gifts from non-prohibited sources; and accept gifts on behalf of the CPOA and CGEA, including unsolicited gifts from prohibited sources. The Playbook describes best practices on gift acceptances and employment of retired CPOA members. CG active duty members (preferably senior enlisted members), acting in their official capacity, may provide factual information to allow the CGF or CPOA to make an assessment regarding a beneficiary.

Chief Petty Officers Association: The CG Foundation (CGF) may authorize members of the CPOA or CGEA acting in their personal (off-duty and non-CG) capacity to assist eligible CG members of a defined class to complete a disaster relief application; to serve as a verifying official of damages incurred...

02/18/2019

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)

Know someone that could use a little extra cash for college?

https://www.uscgcpoa.org/resources/cccaf/

https://www.uscgcpoa.org/resources/walter-gore-memorial-scholarship/

01/28/2019

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston

Coast Guard members past and present, survivors, family members, and community members from around the country commemorated the 39th anniversary of the Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn tragedy in the cutter's homeport of Galveston, Texas.

On Jan. 28, 1980, the Blackthorn sank after colliding with the tanker Capricorn near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Florida.

23 of the Blackthorn's 50 crewmembers perished in the worst peacetime disaster in Coast Guard history.

Today, we honor:

CWO Jack J. Roberts
SS1 Subrino Avila
MK1 Bruce Lafond
MK1 Danny R. Maxcy
SA Charles D. Hall
ET1 Jerome F. Ressler
ENS Frank J. Sarna
SA William R. Flores
MKC Luther D. Stidhem
MK2 Richard D. Boone
QM2 Gary W. Crumly
DC2 Daniel M. Estrada
EM2 Thomas R. Faulkner
SS3 Donald R. Frank
QM3 Richard W. Gauld
DC3 Lawrence D. Frye
EM3 Edward F. Sindelar
SNGM Randolph B. Barnaby
FA Michael K. Luke
SA Warren R. Brewer
SA Glen E. Harrison
SA John E. Prosko
SA George Rovolis, Jr.

01/28/2019

Today down at Sector Field Office Galveston, the Lone Star Chapter of the Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) is conducting the 39th annual memorial. The group of Chiefs in the Sector Houston area weren’t going to let the Government Shutdown stop the annual event as the event is conducted by the CPOA and not the Coast Guard itself.
The Lone Star Chapter (formerly Galveston Chapter CPOA) has conducted this event in Galveston yearly as the BLACKTHORN was Homeported in Galveston, TX and returning home when the accident occurred. Many of the family members have started to attend the Galveston memorial instead of traveling to Tampa, FL.

Script on picture:
“On the day 39 years ago, the Coast Guard lost a beautiful ship and more importantly 23 of our fellow Coasties. I ask that you take a moment to respect the 23 lost souls.”

01/26/2019

USO will be open Sunday!

USO EFJRB (Bldg. #1358) will be open SUNDAY, 1/26/19 from 6a - 5p.

We still have supplies remaining to help fill in the gaps (see updated pictures below).

The supply closet was stocked by community members wanting to support our local Coast Guard families.

*USO EFJRB is located behind security on Ellington Field, Bldg. #1358, behind the AAFES store.

01/25/2019

Lone Star Chapter of USCG Chief Petty Officers Association

After hearing some uplifting news this afternoon from POTUS, we are not entirely out of the weeds yet.

We will continue to share and distribute relief efforts until we are no longer needed.

Federal Employee Support update:

MSU Texas City pop-up Pantry is open to all Coast Guard employees, m-f 0800-1630, Saturday 1000-1600.

USO Houston will be setup for distribution THIS Saturday, 26 JAN, starting at 0600, until supplies last, no later than 1700. If supplies remain, same hours for Sunday. This is located on the Ellington base, must have govt ID for base entry.

Galveston county food bank, 624 4th N, Texas City
Every Friday during the shutdown, 0900-1500
Federal ID required

American Legion post 521 Food bank
2221 Preston, Pasadena
Saturday 02FEB 1000-1400

Houstonreliefhub.com. Houston relief hub is now providing shutdown relief to ALL federal employees affected

Chefs Table continues to grow each day supporting all affected federal gov’t employees.
www.chefs-table-charities.org

01/25/2019

Federal Employee Support update:

MSU Texas City pop-up Pantry is open to all Coast Guard employees, m-f 0800-1630, Saturday 1000-1600.

USO Houston will be setup for distribution THIS Saturday, 26 JAN, starting at 0600, until supplies last, no later than 1700. If supplies remain, same hours for Sunday. This is located on the Ellington base, must have govt ID for base entry.

Galveston county food bank, 624 4th N, Texas City
Every Friday during the shutdown, 0900-1500
Federal ID required

American Legion post 521 Food bank
2221 Preston, Pasadena
Saturday 02FEB 1000-1400

Houstonreliefhub.com. Houston relief hub is now providing shutdown relief to ALL federal employees affected

Chefs Table continues to grow each day supporting all affected federal gov’t employees.
www.chefs-table-charities.org

01/25/2019

Chef's Table Charities

290 families. 980 people. 19 agencies. Only organization in the US (that we can find) helping any government families who apply in our area of reach. Every. Single. Week.

We need you all now more than ever. The more this drags on, the more I need your help. Gift cards, food, toiletries... whatever you can give is appreciated.

We are going to need some big donors. If you have a company that likes to write checks to pretty ladies who like to feed babies - do I have the organization for you....

Check the pinned post on our page for ways to help or if you find yourself in need of help.

This has been my State of our Union address.

Love,
Chef Mary Bass

01/25/2019

USO Houston

Community Supports please feel free to drop-off any requested donation items at any of the designated collection points. The USO will have our distribution offering on a first-come-first-serve basis at USO EFJRB this weekend, beginning Saturday at 6am until supplies are exhausted, but no later than 5pm.

If supplies remain on hand after COB on Saturday, they will be made available again on Sunday from 6am until they are exhausted, but no later than 5pm.

We will do our best to update you all with the amount of items we have on hand. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach us at [email protected] or [email protected] #BeTheForce

Also Plant It Forward is hosting an event this Friday 5-9pm to reserve your share please text 713-432-0754. #PlantItForward

01/22/2019

Distribution Center Volunteers

Distribution Center Volunteers

****PLEASE PARK ACROSS THE STREET AT FURNITURE ZONE**** We need volunteers to assemble blessing boxes at the new distribution center. Please have valid ID, you will not need to check in just say you are here to help Chef's Table Charities. As always, we only make miracles happen with helpers in our....

01/21/2019

Sharing another opportunity to donate. Onyx bday gifts to coastie kids!

I STILL NEED MORE DONATIONS TO HELP CG FAMILIES!!!

These are my lists of requests for help with birthday gifts. 7 pages front and back and I still haven’t gotten back to all who have messaged me asking for a gift for their child. Some families have multiple birthdays over the next month or two. I talked to one mom who has 4 children and all of their birthdays are next month!! These families are so thankful and appreciative to be able to give their child a little something special for their birthday—especially a CG themed gift!!

If you are able to donate a birthday gift for a Coastie kid, we would be so grateful!! I especially could use some donations for the Rosie the Response Boat plush for the younger ones!! Visit www.adventuresofonyx.com. We will cover the cost of shipping of the gift.

Also, we have raised over $850 for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance!!

Please share this so that even if you can not help at this time, maybe a friend of yours can!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

Kristy

01/20/2019

Buddy-check!

Looks like the retirees will not be getting their pay on the first if the shutdown continues. If you know retirees in the area that don’t do social media, give them a shout and make sure they know. See if they need help. There are avenues of support. They don’t need to be blindsided on pay day.

01/20/2019

U.S. Coast Guard

Info for our beloved CG retirees!! Please share this as much as possible. If you are or know of a retired CG member in the area who could use a hand, please let us know.

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01/19/2019

Distribution Center Volunteers

We would like to take a minute and simply say THANK YOU! Thank you for continuing to show your tremendous support for the Coast Guard family as a whole. THANK YOU to all those standing the watch, saving lives, and supporting our mission during this event. The outpouring of support has truly been amazing. We wanted to provide an update on what the CPOA Lone Star chapter has been working on.

Food/Household item donations can be accepted at MSU Texas City. They are setting up a CPOA pantry this coming week. They will also be needing volunteers. Please contact any of our fellow chiefs at the unit for further info.

Gift cards, Personal checks, or other monetary donations can be sent to:
CPOA Lone Star Chapter
Attn: SKC Jennifer Rowe
13411 Hillard St
Houston, TX 77034
Money donations via Debit/Credit card can be made at: https://www.paypal.me/lonestarcpoa

Disclaimer: All donations received will be utilized to serve Coast Guard and other military active duty and reserve members, veterans, their families, and their communities during this elevated time of need and beyond. Distribution of donations is determined by the Lone Star Chapter by majority vote.

The USO and Air Station Houston have paired up to utilize the Air Station as a pickup point. They have dried food, diapers, wipes, pet food, and other toiletry items. All supplies will be available for pickup from 0800-1700 mon-fri. Please contact the Watch Captain upon arrival. This will not be a drop-off location.

We are also teaming up with the Chefs Table Charity to volunteer your time at the distribution center packing blessing boxes or delivering the boxes to those in need. If you would like to volunteer, please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0549aba92da5fa7-distribution

Any further questions or communication requests can either be messaged to our FB page or emailed at [email protected].
Please reach out if you need further assistance. We're all in this fight together, ready to serve you in this time of crisis.

Yours in Service,
Lone Star board members

****PLEASE PARK ACROSS THE STREET AT FURNITURE ZONE**** We need volunteers to assemble blessing boxes at the new distribution center. Please have valid ID, you will not need to check in just say you are here to help Chef's Table Charities. As always, we only make miracles happen with helpers in our....