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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - OCTOBER 2005
- Safety Lines
The October issue of Safety Lines (PDF:247 KB / 9 pages) from the Marine Safety and Environment Protection Department covers NACON 2005, CG NRC, Synthetic Sea, more.
[Posted: 30 October 2005. Source: Joe Nekrasz, BC-MOI]
- Influenza Preventative Measures
The following are preventive measures to guard against potential infection with any influenza virus or other contagious, febrile respiratory illness:
- Get your flu shot ASAP.
- Stay at home if you are sick (this must be emphasized to our active duty personnel...carrying your illness into work and exposing your shipmates is not in the best interests of the Coast Guard nor the Nation).
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean your hands often with soap and warm water or alcohol-based gels to protect yourself from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth because germs are often spread when you touch something that is contaminated and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Contact a health care provider if you had a flu shot and you develop flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches). Before visiting a health-care setting, inform the health care provider about symptoms and recent possible exposures. (This will allow the clinic, medical office, or sick bay to provide an alternate setting for the ill person to wait rather than expose others in the clinic to a contagious illness).
[Posted: 29 October 2005. Source: Richard C. Lavy, N-CGS-k]
- Hurricane Lessons Learned Survey Posted
The Hurricane Katrina/Rita Lessons Learned Team from District 8 has requested that Lessons Learned feedback be provided via a survey link posted to as many CG Web sites (especially Katrina-related) as possible.
[Posted: 29 October 2005. Source: D8]
- National Chief Of Staff Appointed
COMO Carol Urgola has been selected as the National Chief of Staff for the term 1 November, 2005 to 31 October 2006, reporting directly to the National Commodore.
[Posted: 28 October 2005. Source: National Commodore]
- RBS Device Approval & Award Criteria
The NEXCOM has approved the criterion, recently developed by an RBS Directorate committee, for members to earn a new device. Called the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Device, it is intended to recognize members who extraordinarily support the Auxiliary's programs and activities within, or related to, the traditional RBS missions and programs. The Department of Boating's website has posted the requirements for award of this device (PDF:16 KB / 1 page). It is hoped that the earning of this new device will be a source of pride to our members who choose to devote their resources and efforts toward recreational boating safety.
[Posted: 26 October 2005. Source: DC-B]
- Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Available At UDC
The U.S. Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) in Woodbine, NJ currently has a variety of sizes of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) available for order by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. You may view the ODU sizing and price list (PDF:254 KB / 6 pages). To place orders, go to UDC's ordering information page that describes the various ordering procedures. Detailed information on the Operational Dress Uniform and ordering procedures is also available in the 2005 Uniform Procurement Guide (PDF:359 KB / 37 pages).
[Posted: 26 October 2005. Source: Gene M. Seibert, NACO]
- For Safety's Sake! Published By Vessel Examination Department
Volume V-2005 of For Safety's Sake! (PDF:426 KB / 9 pages) includes information on Awards, the new Recreational Boating Safety Device, Trailers, Life Jacket Loaners, PFD's, and much more.
[Posted: 24 January 2005. Source: Paul Mayer, DVC-VC]
- They Saved The Day
While this Auxiliarist was backing his trailer to the ramp, he noticed someone in his boat. At first he thought it was the Dockmaster giving him a hand. As he jumped from his car it was obvious that someone was stealing his boat and driving it away from the dock area. He started yelling "Someone is stealing my boat!" He then called the Coast Guard and the rest, as they say, is history. Read this first-hand story of how the Coast Guard saved the day, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
[Posted: 23 October 2005. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- National Marketing Group Publishes On Target
The National Marketing Group's inaugural Fall 2005 newsletter, On Target, (PDF:730 KB / 6 pages) is now online. Find out more about what the National Marketing Group is all about and what marketing does for the Auxiliary, and "How Flotillas Can Become More Self Supportive."
[Posted: 17 October 2005. Source: John P. Whelan, N-M]
- PE SpeedGram Published
SpeedGram 2005-04 (PDF:41 KB / 1 page) announces a Spanish resource for ABC classes.
[Posted: 16 October 2005. Source: Dick Clinchy, DC-E]
- AFRAS Gold and Silver Awards
AFRAS (Association for Rescue at Sea) annually presents awards to individuals who had a significant role in a life saving event at sea. The gold award is presented to enlisted members of the Coast Guard and the silver award is presented to members of the Auxiliary. Note that the gold/silver does not represent a level of the award, it merely represents the service branch of the recipient. This year one gold and three silver awards were presented in Washington, D.C. Read the exploits of the individuals who earned the recognition and witness the actual ceremony on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
[Posted: 15 October 2005. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- AUXPLUS-PE Test Begins
Over the past 15 months, the I and E Departments have been working together to deliver to every Flotilla an easy-to-use database tool for the permanent tracking of all Auxiliary public education students. Known as AUXPLUS-PE, the software is now in the testing stage. We have asked all DSO-PE to identify 2 Flotillas in each District who will give this program a field evaluation between now and the end of December. Based on their feedback, we will make any necessary "tweaks" and will be releasing it to the entire Auxiliary at N-Train 2006. Our primary objective has been to keep it as simple as possible and yet enable the central storage of all national PE records. So, in the future, when someone calls any of us for a lost card or certificate, we'll be able to instantly find them and provide even better service. In addition, AUXPLUS-PE includes added features to enable you to print out student rosters, completion letters, completion certificates, and course completion cards.
[Posted: 14 October 2005. Source: Richard Clinchy, DC-E]
- District Level Election Results for Auxiliary Districts
Here are the 2006-2007 election results for various Auxiliary districts. For more information visit the District websites.
First District Northern Region (1NR):
- DCO - Penny Pendergast
- VCO - Renelle LeBlanc
- RCO-Sector Northern New England - Albert Eggleston
- RCO-Sector Boston - Frank Keslof
- RCO-Sector Southern New England - Carolyn V. Belmore
First District Southern Region (1SR):
- DCO - Charles Sferra (incumbent)
- VCO - Thomas A. Venezio (incumbent)
- RCO-Sector Long Island Sound North - Edward Petrie
- RCO-Sector Long Island Sound South - Harold M. Marschall
- RCO-Sector New York, North - Herman H. Tietjen
- RCO-Sector New York, South - Frank M. Ferraiuolo (re-elected)
Fifth District Northern Region (5NR):
- DCO - Leon E. Kehr (incumbent)
- VCO - Robert P. Amort (incumbent)
- RCO-East - John S. Witemeyer (re-elected)
- RCO-Central - Ronald J. Boice (re-elected)
- RCO-West - Diane Bossler
Fifth District Southern Region (5SR):
- DCO - Joseph T. Hendricks (incumbent)
- VCO - Stephen H. McElroy (incumbent)
- RCO-Sector Baltimore - Al DeJean
- RCO-Sector Hampton Roads - Michael Center
- RCO-Sector North Carolina - Lawrence Sullivan (re-elected)
District 7 (D7):
- DCO - Peter E. Fernandez (incumbent)
- VCO - Allan W. Brown, Jr. (incumbent)
- RCO-East - Gene Kahn (re-elected)
- RCO-North - Edward Callahan (re-elected)
- RCO-West - Casey A. Jankowski (re-elected)
District 8 Coastal Region (8CR):
- DCO - James E. Vass
- VCO - William Crouch
- RCO-W - Delmo Johnson
- RCO-C - Larry Richmond (re-elected)
- RCO-E - John Griggs (re-elected)
District 8 Western Rivers Region (8WR):
- DCO - Delores "De" Furbee
- VCO - Jack Gumb
- RCO-East - Ronald J. Allen, Sr. (re-elected)
- RCO-North - Derwood "Woody" Fessett (re-elected)
- RCO-South - Jerry Dormann
- RCO-West - David Stark
District 9 Central Region (9CR):
- DCO - George Keefer
- VCO - Mark Simoni
- RCO - Llorens (Joe) Chenevert (re-elected)
- RCO - Jerri Smith
- RCO - David Soule
District 9 Western Region (9WR):
- DCO - Gordon Jaworski
- VCO - Richard Runde
- RCO North - Maureen Van Dinter
- RCO South - Paul Wussow
District 11 Northern Region (11NR):
- DCO - Eric Jacobsen
- VCO - George Prows
- RCO-MS - Vic Connell
- RCO-OMS - Mike Williams
- RCO-RBS - Jeremiah Collins (re-elected)
District 11 Southern Region (11SR):
- DCO - Lois Conrado
- VCO - Bob Sterzenbach
- RCO-N (North) - John Eric DeCuir (re-elected)
- RCO-S (South) - Dale Zimmerman
- RCO-SD (San Diego) - Joe O'Hagan (re-elected)
- RCO-I (Inland) - Virgil Campbell (re-elected)
District 13 (D13):
- DCO - Fred Bell (incumbent)
- VCO - Bruce Miller (incumbent)
- RCO-North - Thedodore Schiesswohl
- RCO East - Dennis Hoppman (re-elected)
- RCO South - Frank Ramer
- IPDCO - Dan Neiderhiser
District 14 (D14):
- DCO - Bruce Takayama (incumbent)
- VCO - George Burkley (incumbent)
- RCO-OS - Jim Jung
- RCO-DO - Diane Roloson (re-elected)
District 17 Alaska (D17):
- DCO - Mike Folkerts (incumbent)
- VCO - Michael Robinson (incumbent)
- RCO - Marie M. Scholle (re-elected)
[Last Updated: 30 September 2005. Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I, et al]
- Up Top in Operations
The September issue of Up Top in Operations (PDF:107 KB / 4 pages) includes NIIMS/ICS, Awards, Planning for the Next Emergency, more.
[Posted: 9 October 2005. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
- ISAR 2005 - Halifax
For the sixth year, teams representing the USCG Auxiliary and the Canadian CG Auxiliary met in friendly rivalry. The spirit of the brother/sisterhood of search and rescue volunteers was paramount throughout the entire weekend. The competitions and activities can be found on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine. Note: Articles will be added to the coverage throughout the week of October 3 - 9; keep checking back for the latest postings.
[Posted: 4 October 2005. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- NASBLA Conference Report
The Boating Department has published a report by Anthony Lorenc, DVC-BS (PDF:40 KB / 13 pages) on the National Association of Boating Law Administrators' (NASBLA) 46th Annual Conference held on 18 - 21 September 2005 in Portland Oregon. Some of the many topics covered in this report include Social Marketing, Aquatic Invasive Species, Boating Safety Programming, and Getting a Course Approved by NASBLA.
[Posted: 3 October 2005. Source: Anthony Lorenc, DVC-BS]
- Greg Trask Named As New DC-P
NADCO-MS is pleased to announce that effective Monday, 3 October, 2005, the National Commodore has appointed Gregg L. Trask as Department Chief, Personnel. Gregg brings unique management experience to the position from both his Auxiliary and business careers. Currently serving as Deputy Department Chief, Personnel, Gregg has held both elected and appointed flotilla, division, and district positions and has been a member of the National Staff for four years. Please join in congratulating Gregg on his appointment as DC-P.
[Posted: 2 October 2005. Source: Fred Gates, NADCO-MS]
- New Publication from M-Department
The M-Department is pleased to announce the debut of The Sector (PDF:130 KB / 4 pages) a periodic bulletin on sectorization.
[Posted: 2 October 2005. Source: Barbara Rhoades, BC-MOP (Acting)]
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