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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - SEPTEMBER 2005
- Coast Guard Auxiliary Association (CGAuxA) Website Update
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association (CGAuxA) is pleased to announce an all new and updated website. The website showcases the Association and its ongoing efforts to support the women and men of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please visit for details about the Association, for links to the Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN) and its new online shopping catalog and outlet, and for links to the premier Auxiliary shopping mall portal: ShopAuxiliary.
[Posted: 07 Sept 2005. Source: Martin Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- PA Update Newsletter
The A Department announces the return of its PA Update newsletter (PDF:1100 KB / 8 pages). This issue includes a calendar of upcoming dates with tie-ins to boating safety messages, the ABCs of public affairs, as well as articles on community relations, the Fleet Hometown News Program, the AUX-12 PA "C" School, online PA courses available, and how to make your own public service announcements, etc.
[Posted: 7 September 2005. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-Ad]
- Hurricane Katrina Update for DFAS and payday
Due to Hurricane Katrina, the banks and credit unions in LA, AL, and MS have implemented contingency procedures.
For those members, employees, and retirees impacted by Hurricane Katrina either due to living in the vicinity of the disaster areas or maintaining accounts in the area, the Federal Reserve Bank, the FDIC, and the Banking and Credit Union Associations have implemented procedures to pull electronic funds transfers (EFT) files into their alternate banking and credit union sites where possible.
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is closely monitoring the financial institutions as each progress through their contingency procedures to assure funds are available to account holders. Most banks and credit unions should have the EFT funds deposited into account holders accounts within the next 24 to 48 hours.
For those expecting delivery of checks by mail in the declared disaster areas, local information is the best source for determining when mail delivery will be resumed in your area. Central pick up locations are being planned now by the U.S. Postal Service and will be announced.
If a military member or civilian employee cannot access an account in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area, we recommend contacting the home office of your financial institution and then contacting your local finance office if funds are required immediately. The finance office can provide for a partial or casual payment, in cash. Any payments received in cash will be deducted from future pay.
For more information visit the DFAS website.
[Posted: 6 September 2005. Source: Dave Thomas, N-A]
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National Chief of Staff for Auxiliary
The Auxiliary National Board has voted at NACON to establish the new position of National Chief of Staff, to be implemented 1 November 2005.
For more information regarding this new position, Auxiliarists should check the job description, eligibility requirements and the application process for the National Chief of Staff position posted on the Help Wanted page.
Applications for the position of National Chief of Staff should be submitted no later than 1 October 2005.
[Posted: 6 September 2005. Source: NACO]
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FEMA & CG HQ Requests Urgent Technical Support
Coast Guard Headquarters is requesting urgent technical support for hurricane relief efforts. FEMA is looking for people with the ability to keep a communications suite up and operational. This includes computers, a satellite link, and radios. Training will be provided so specific knowledge is not required. This is categorizing the need as someone with an technical background that is easily trainable and can follow directions over the phone to troubleshoot computer, LAN and radio equipment.
If you meet the basic technical criteria, please complete an application. We will get back to you with more details, if you are called upon. Thank you for your offers of support at this time of critical need.
[Posted: 6 September 2005. Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I]
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2005 Best of Web Awards Announced At NACON
Every Auxiliary District now has a very significant online presence, with their Unit websites communicating to both our members and the boating public 24/7/365. These Auxiliary websites now total nearly 800, and receive well over three million “hits” per year. The best examples of our websites are honored annually with the Best Of Web competition and awards. This year’s contest was especially spirited with the BOW Awards presented at NACON 2005 in Orlando, FL.
Runners-up websites (receiving a certificate and 1 star logo for their sites) were:
Flotilla 1-4 of District 11th Southern
Division 2 of District 9th Western
District 13
Winning websites (receiving a certificate, trophy and 5 star logo for their sites) were:
Flotilla 11-03 of District 11th Northern
Division 7 of District 13
District 11th Northern
All Auxiliary sites are encouraged to enter the Best Of Web 2006 competition. Stay tuned to Bits & Bytes for details.
[Posted: 05 September 2005. Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I]
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For Safety's Sake Available
The V Department newsletter For Safety's Sake (PDF:1500 KB / 13 pages) is now available featuring articles on: Program Visitors: A Special Breed of Auxiliary Educator, Fire Extinguishers, Marine Radio, Vessel Outreach Program and much more.
[Posted: 04 September 2005. Source: Peter J. Urgola, DC-V]
- Hurrican Katrina
Continuing coverage of the Coast Guard activity in the disaster area is now available on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
[Posted: 02 September 2005. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
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